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John Byrne, SNAKE CHARMER, pastels and chalks on paper© Lyon & Turnbull — view on Lyon & Turnbull website ↗

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SNAKE CHARMER

John Byrne (British, 1940–2023)

£8,820 price realized incl. premium

≈ $11,968≈ €10,219

Hammer £7,000 · with buyer’s premium £8,820

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Medium
Pastel · Works on paper all pastel results →
As published: “pastels and chalks on paper”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed lower right
Category
Pastels
Dimensions
104cm x 80cm (41in x 31.5in)
Auction house
Lyon & Turnbull
Sale
Contemporary Art (860)
Date
August 13, 2025
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lot
79
Estimate
£12,000 – £18,000 (≈ $16,283 – $24,424) (≈ €13,904 – €20,856)
Source
Auction house lyonandturnbull.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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