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Lehman Brothers artwork goes under the hammer

Lehman Brothers Auction: New York Mercantile Exchange Andreas Gursky Lehman Brothers Auction
This photograph, New York Mercantile Exchange (1991) by Andreas Gursky, is estimated to reach between £100,000 and £150,000 Photograph: Christies/PA
Lehman Brothers Auction: Lehman Brothers plaque from Christie's auction
The commemorative plaque from the opening of the Lehman Brothers offices in Canary Wharf could fetch £1,000-1,500 Photograph: Christie's/PA
Lehman Brothers Auction: A frigate in 3 positions off the Dover Coast by Thomas Luny Lehman Auction
A Frigate in Three Positions off the Dover Coast by Thomas Luny (1759-1837) is estimated to reach £10,000-15,000 Photograph: Christie's
Lehman Brothers Auction: Head of Bruce Bernard by Lucian Freud Lehman Brothers Auction Christie's
Head of Bruce Bernard by Lucian Freud is tipped to fetch £8,000-10,000 Photograph: Christie's
Lehman Brothers Auction: Madonna by Gary Hume Lehman Brothers auction at Christie's
Madonna by modern British artist Gary Hume. Estimate: £70,000-100,000 Photograph: Christie's/PA
Lehman Brothers Auction: The Mare Dolly with jockey by Francis Sartorius Lehman Brothers Auction
The Mare Dolly With Jockey; A Race Beyond (Oil on canvas) by Francis Sartorius (1734-1804) - estimated to reach £15,000 Photograph: Christie's
Lehman Brothers Auction: The White Hyacinth by Mary Fedden Lehman Brothers Action
The White Hyacinth by Mary Fedden (Oil on canvas) estimated to reach £10,000 Photograph: Christie's
Lehman Brothers Auction: Wall of light red grey by Sean Scully at Christie's Lehman Brothers Auction
Wall of light red grey (print) by Sean Scully could fetch £3,500 Photograph: Christie's
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1233  Howard Hodgkin (b. 1932)  For Bernard Jacobson (Heenk 38)
Howard Hodgkin's lithograph could fetch £5,000 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1016  BYRON, George, Lord. The Works.
The works of Lord Byron, published by John Murray, 1832-33. Estimate: £200-£300 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1241  Antony Gormley (b. 1950)  Cloud figure  lithograph, 2007
Antony Gormley's Cloud Figure lithograph. Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1136  A pair of French faux crocodile skin binoculars By Duval
A pair of French faux crocodile skin binoculars, by Duval, Annecy, early 20th century; together with a Victorian silver-mounted ivory handled magnifying glass; a pair of oak barley-twist candlesticks; a leather-bound tape measure by John Rabone & Sons; a Charity Gold Trophy; a Royal Crown Derby china plate and a Spode china plate and cover. Estimate: £500 - £800 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1224  Lucian Freud (B. 1922)  IB
Lucian Freud etching from 1984. Estimate: £4,000- £6,000 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1283  Robert Rauschenberg  Photem Series I #5
Robert Rauschenberg: Photem Series I #5. Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1049 GALSWORTHY, John. The Works. The Manaton Edition.
John Galsworthy: The Works, Manaton edition Estimate: £500 - £800 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1299 Jim Hodges All To One
Jim Hodges: All To One. Estimate: £30,000 - £50,000 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1084 An English stained and painted model of a 62-gun ship-of-the-line
An English stained and painted pine model of a 62-gun ship-of-the-line, late 18th century. Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1295 Matthew Ritchie (b. 1964) Holly Smoke
Matthew Ritchie's Holly Smoke, oil and marker pen on canvas. Estimate: £70,000 - £100,000 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1154 Two Similar Chinese Blue And White Barrel Shaped Garden Seats
Two Chinese garden seats, 19th century. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1173 Lehman Brothers Corporate Sign brushed metal individual lettering
Lehman Brothers corporate sign, a copy of the Lehman Brothers mission statement and a quantity of photographic reproductions referring to Lehman bond deals. Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Lehman Brothers auction: Lot 1285 Gabriel Orozco Atomists: Jump over
Gabriel Orozco's Atomists: Jump over. Estimate: £60,000 - £80,000 Photograph: Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
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