The Rescue by John Singleton Copley, oil on canvas, sold May 2006

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The Rescue

Catalogued as “Circle of John Singleton Copley” — not included in the artist’s headline statistics.

John Singleton Copley (American, 1738–1815)

$10,755 price realized incl. premium

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Hammer $9,000 · with buyer’s premium $10,755

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 28 x 36in
Auction house: Bonhams
Sale: American Paintings (14475)
Date: May 24, 2006
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 1002
Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £5,313 – £7,970) (≈ €7,781 – €11,672)
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