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The cement pit

Eric Ravilious (British, 1903–1942) · 1934

£105,000 hammer

≈ $140,154≈ €122,899

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “Pencil and watercolour, heightened with touches of scratching out”
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated June '34 (lower right)
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
46 x 56.5cm
Auction house
Dreweatts
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art (drewea1-10665)
Date
July 8, 2026
Location
Newbury, United Kingdom
Lot
126
Estimate
£100,000 – £150,000 (≈ $133,480 – $200,220) (≈ €117,047 – €175,570)
Source
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Retrieved Oct 10, 2026

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