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John Burr, The poor helping the poor, oil on canvas© Lyon & Turnbull — view on Lyon & Turnbull website ↗

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The poor helping the poor

John Burr (British, 1831–1893)

£2,375 price realized incl. premium

≈ $3,119≈ €2,812

Hammer £1,900 · with buyer’s premium £2,375

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 1860
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
30.5cm x 46cm (12in x 18in)
Auction house
Lyon & Turnbull
Sale
Scottish Paintings (584)
Date
December 5, 2019
Lot
63
Estimate
£2,000 – £3,000 (≈ $2,627 – $3,940) (≈ €2,368 – €3,552)
Source
Auction house lyonandturnbull.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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