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Ethel Spears, New York Aquarium, pencil and watercolor on paper© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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New York Aquarium

Ethel Spears (American, 1903–1974)

$5,288 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,956≈ €4,274

Hammer $4,500 · with buyer’s premium $5,288

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “pencil and watercolor on paper”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
17 1/4 x 22 1/4in
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
California, American Paintings & Sculpture (13221)
Date
August 8, 2005
Location
San Francisco, United States
Lot
40
Estimate
$3,000 – $5,000 (≈ £1,677 – £2,795) (≈ €2,425 – €4,042)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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