Attributed to Akbar Padamsee (1928-2020) Indian, Roof Tops 63, oil on canvas 47x31 in. Fine Paintings 23 April. Estimate: £10,000-15,000.
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John Nicholson's will be holding a valuation day on Wednesday 30 April at: Farnham Maltings Bridge Square Farnham Surrey GU9 7QR Please bring in your silver, porcelain, jewellery, etc. which we will be glad to value and put into our forthcoming sales (if the item...
