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The Alchemist

James Nasmyth (British, 1808–1890)

£2,168 price realized incl. premium

≈ $2,792≈ €2,497

Hammer £1,700 · with buyer’s premium £2,168

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on panel”
Support
Panel
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
23 x 29 cm. (9 1/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
The Scottish Sale (25363)
Date
May 15, 2019
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lot
17
Estimate
£2,000 – £3,000 (≈ $2,576 – $3,864) (≈ €2,304 – €3,456)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Oct 3, 2026

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