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William Timlin, The Building of a Fairy City, The Cathedral, pen and ink and watercolour© Strauss & Co — view on Strauss & Co website ↗

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The Building of a Fairy City, The Cathedral

William Timlin (South African, 1892–1943)

ZAR 267,360 price realized incl. premium

≈ $38,190≈ £23,769≈ €27,423

Hammer ZAR 240,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 267,360

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “pen and ink and watercolour”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
58 by 38,5cm excluding frame
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Important British, Continental and South African Paintings (12)
Date
November 1, 2010
Location
South Africa
Lot
181
Estimate
ZAR 130,000 – ZAR 160,000 (≈ $18,569 – $22,854) (≈ £11,557 – £14,224) (≈ €13,334 – €16,411)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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