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NATIVITY WITH SHEPHERDS AND BEASTS REJOICING; DRINK THE WATER OF LIFE FREELY","work_year":"circa 1930","medium":"Etchings in black on wove paper each signed and dated, pr","usd_minor":127944,"basis":"premium","house_name":"Waddingtons","sale_month":"2026-04","lot_id":"1813b409-5a07-4083-98fb-9ec2d9f15b78"}]},"paragraph":"As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for David Jones, British at 1 houses since 2026. 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