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John Martin, Eruption of Vesuvius, 1822, pencil and brown wash on paper© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Eruption of Vesuvius

John Martin (British, 1789–1854) · 1822

£3,188 price realized incl. premium

≈ $3,771≈ €3,770

Hammer £2,500 · with buyer’s premium £3,188

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Medium
Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “pencil and brown wash on paper”
Support
Paper
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
9.6 x 13.7cm (3 3/4 x 5 3/8in).
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
The Grand Tour Sale (27437)
Date
July 14, 2022
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
49
Estimate
£1,000 – £1,500 (≈ $1,183 – $1,775) (≈ €1,183 – €1,774)
Source
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Retrieved Oct 2, 2026

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