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John Bellany, PORTRAIT OF A FRIEND OF THE ARTIST, 1963, charcoal on buff paper© Lyon & Turnbull — view on Lyon & Turnbull website ↗

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PORTRAIT OF A FRIEND OF THE ARTIST

John Bellany (British, 1942–2013) · 1963

£2,794 price realized incl. premium

≈ $3,755≈ €3,223

Hammer £2,200 · with buyer’s premium £2,794

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Medium
Drawing (charcoal) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “charcoal on buff paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated lower left
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
54cm x 36.5cm (21.25in x 14.6in)
Auction house
Lyon & Turnbull
Sale
Contemporary Art (883)
Date
January 14, 2026
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lot
160
Estimate
£1,000 – £1,500 (≈ $1,344 – $2,016) (≈ €1,154 – €1,730)
Source
Auction house lyonandturnbull.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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