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Lovers Letter Box by George Baxter, 1856, colour wood block on paper, sold Nov 1994

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Lovers Letter Box

George Baxter (British, 1804–1867) · 1856

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Medium: Woodcut / linocut · Prints & multiples all woodcut / linocut results →
As published: “colour wood block on paper”
Support: Paper
Category: Works on paper (other)
Dimensions: 36.8 x 26 x 2.5 cm
Auction house: Levis Fine Art Auctions
Sale: November 01, 1994 Auction (1994-11-01)
Date: November 1, 1994
Location: Calgary, Canada
Lot: 15
Estimate: CA$150 – CA$200
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The Reception of the Rev. J. Williams at Tanna in the South Seas, the day before he was massacred (with) The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, the Rev. J. Williams, and Mr. Harris by George Baxter, pair of oil coloured ‘Baxter’ prints, sold Dec 2023

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The Reception of the Rev. J. Williams at Tanna in the South Seas, the day before he was massacred (with) The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, the Rev. J. Williams, and Mr. Harris

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Reception of the Rev John Williams by George Baxter, Baxters print, c.1850, sold Aug 2008

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Reception of the Rev John Williams

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Art+Object · Aug 23, 2008NZ$313 ≈ $223 ≈ £120 ≈ €151Sign up free to see price

The Day Before Marriage by George Baxter, 1854, colour wood block on paper, sold Nov 1994

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The Day Before Marriage, 1854

Woodcut / linocut · Paper

Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 1, 1994CA$138Sign up free to see price

Lake Lucerne, Switzerland - after Turner by George Baxter, 1857, colour wood block on paper, sold Nov 1994

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Lake Lucerne, Switzerland - after Turner, 1857

Woodcut / linocut · Paper

Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 1, 1994CA$138Sign up free to see price

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The Rev. J. Waterhouse superintending the landing of the missionaries the Rev Charles and Mrs Creed at Paranake (Taranaki), New Zealand by George Baxter, offered Dec 2023

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The Rev. J. Waterhouse superintending the landing of the missionaries the Rev Charles and Mrs Creed at Paranake (Taranaki), New Zealand

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Art+Object · Dec 5, 2023Unsold / did not meet reserve

The Reception of the Rev. J. Williams at Tanna in the South Seas, the day before he was massacred (with) The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, the Rev. J. Williams, and Mr. Harris by George Baxter, pair of oil coloured ‘Baxter’ prints, sold Dec 2023

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The Reception of the Rev. J. Williams at Tanna in the South Seas, the day before he was massacred (with) The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, the Rev. J. Williams, and Mr. Harris

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Landscapes and Ladies by George Baxter, series of polychrome engravings, offered Oct 2023

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His Royal Highness by George Baxter, engraving, sold May 2023

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(2) by George Baxter, Chromolithographic - Baxter Print, sold Jul 2022

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Australia. News from Home 1852 by George Baxter, 1852, oil on canvas, offered Feb 2020

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Australia. News from Home 1852, 1852

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Menzies · Feb 27, 2020Unsold / did not meet reserveAttributed to the artist

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