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Lulaby by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold May 2006Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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Lulaby

John Whorf (American, 1903–1959)

$4,780 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,540≈ €3,720

Hammer $4,000 · with buyer’s premium $4,780

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolor on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
15 x 21 3/4in
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Paintings (14475)
Date
May 24, 2006
Location
New York, United States
Lot
1053
Estimate
$3,000 – $5,000 (≈ £1,594 – £2,657) (≈ €2,334 – €3,891)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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