The Yellow Jacket by William McGregor Paxton, oil on canvas, sold May 2016

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The Yellow Jacket

William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869–1941)

$413,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £283,732≈ €366,167 Show prices also in

Hammer $340,000 · with buyer’s premium $413,000

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 27 1/4 x 22 1/4in
Auction house: Bonhams
Sale: American Art (23275)
Date: May 18, 2016
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 37
Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £68,700 – £103,050) (≈ €88,660 – €132,991)
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