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Brian Mays, British 1938-2005- The yacht 'Suzanne' racing; oil on canvas, signed 'BRIAN MAYS.'...
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Brian Mays,
British 1938-2005-
The yacht 'Suzanne' racing;
oil on canvas, signed 'BRIAN MAYS.'...
Price Realised: £984
Estimate: £200 - £250
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Lot 250
Description
Brian Mays,
British 1938-2005-
The yacht 'Suzanne' racing;
oil on canvas, signed 'BRIAN MAYS.' (lower right), 61 x 106.7 cm. ARR.
Provenance:
Anon. sale, Christie's, London, 10 November 1994, lot 610 (£3,850).
A distinguished family collection.
Fees & VAT
Buyer's Premium
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
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