71 - Important Australian + International Fine Art

SELECTED WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION OF JOAN AND PETER CLEMENGER, MELBOURNE: LOTS 1 - 4
CATALOGUE TEXT
1

BRETT WHITELEY
SELF PORTRAIT, 1977

oil and hair on canvas

30.5 x 25.5 cm

Estimate: 
$280,000 – $350,000
Sold for $675,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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2

JEFFREY SMART
PORTRAIT OF GERMAINE GREER, 1984

oil and synthetic polymer paint on canvas

96.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000,000 – $1,500,000
Sold for $1,227,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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3

FRED WILLIAMS
LYSTERFIELD LANDSCAPE, 1968 – 69

oil on canvas

182.5 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,600,000 – $2,000,000
Sold for $2,331,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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4

JOHN BRACK
POSIES, 1990

oil on canvas

137.0 x 106.5 cm

Estimate: 
$600,000 – $800,000
Sold for $589,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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Important Australian Art from the Collection of Reg Grundy AC OBE and Joy Chambers-Grundy: Lots 5 – 7
5

IAN FAIRWEATHER
GAMELAN, 1958

synthetic polymer paint and gouache on four sheets of cardboard on hardboard

126.5 x 189.5 cm

Estimate: 
$700,000 – $900,000
Sold for $1,165,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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6

JOHN BRACK
ELASTIC STOCKINGS, 1965

oil on canvas

130.0 x 96.0 cm

Private sale
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7

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE
AUTUMN, 1989

painted and stencilled sawn wood from discarded soft drink crates on plywood backing

92.0 x 83.5 cm

Estimate: 
$180,000 – $240,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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Property of various vendors: Lots 8 – 83
8

ARTHUR BOYD
CLEFT RIVERBANK WITH BUSH AND FERN, 1976

oil on copper

31.0 x 24.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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9

BRETT WHITELEY
THE FRENCHMAN, 1987

oil in canvas

83.0 x 83.0 cm

Estimate: 
$350,000 – $450,000
Sold for $306,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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10

JEFFREY SMART
STUDY FOR EVENING ON THE ESPLANADE, 1988

oil on canvas on composition board

25.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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11

WILLIAM ROBINSON
MIST IN THE AFTERNOON SUNLIGHT, 2002

oil on linen

122.0 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$180,000 – $250,000
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12

BEN QUILTY
PAT, 2004

oil on canvas

130.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $140,000
Sold for $128,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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13

S.T. GILL
PORT ADELAIDE, 1848

watercolour on paper

28.0 x 49.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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14

EUGENE VON GUÉRARD
MOUNT ARAPILES TOWARDS THE GRAMPIANS, 1870

oil on academy board

18.5 x 30.5 cm

Estimate: 
$140,000 – $180,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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15

AUGUSTUS EARLE
PEDRO RIMA CONDOR. A PERUVIAN, AND REGULAR DESCENDANT, OF THE ONCE ILLUSTRIOUS FAMILY OF THE INCAS, 1820

pencil and watercolour on paper on the artist’s washed paper mount

31.0 x 21.0 cm (sheet)
37.5 x 26.0 cm (mount)

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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16

JOHN RAE
PANORAMA OF HYDE PARK, c.1893

watercolour on photographs on paper on stretched linen

21.0 x 144.5 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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17

LOUIS BUVELOT
BACCHUS MARSH PASTURE, 1876

oil on canvas 

58.0 x 86.5 cm

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $150,000
Sold for $245,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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18

JACQUES CARABAIN
KING WILLIAM ST, ADELAIDE, 1907

oil on canvas

95.0 x 125.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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19

ARTHUR STREETON
MELBOURNE FROM SASSAFRAS, 1921

oil on canvas

64.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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20

ARTHUR STREETON
BORONIA PEAK AND STAWELL, 1920

oil on canvas

51.5 x 76.5 cm

Estimate: 
$200,000 – $300,000
Sold for $245,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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21

FREDERICK MCCUBBIN
KENSINGTON ROAD, SOUTH YARRA, c.1908

oil on canvas board

25.5 x 35.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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22

TOM ROBERTS
PORTRAIT OF CALEB ROBERTS, c.1898

oil on canvas

42.0 x 33.5 cm

Private sale
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23

RUPERT BUNNY
BACCHANALE (BACCHANAL), c.1910

oil on canvas on composition board

113.0 x 149.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $90,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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24

ELIOTH GRUNER
MITCHELL RIVER, VICTORIA, ALSO KNOWN AS GIPPSLAND LAKES, c.1930

oil on canvas

65.0 x 79.0 cm

Private sale
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25

SYDNEY LONG
SYDNEY HARBOUR FROM CREMORNE POINT, 1909 – 10

oil on canvas

30.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
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26

CLARICE BECKETT
BATHING BOXES, BEAUMARIS, 1928 - 30

oil on canvas on compressed card

47.0 x 67.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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27

WEAVER HAWKINS
CONCRETE MIXERS, 1946

oil on composition board

60.0 x 77.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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28

RAY CROOKE
FROM THE ISLAND (THURSDAY ISLAND), 1965

oil on canvas on composition board

61.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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29

SALI HERMAN
BACKYARDS PADDINGTON, 1952

oil on canvas

46.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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30

JOHN OLSEN
CHILD'S SEVENTH BIRTHDAY, 1962

oil on composition board 

122.0 x 92.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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31

MARGARET OLLEY
KITCHEN CUPBOARD AND CHRISTMAS BELLS, c.1981

oil on composition board 

76.0 x 101.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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32

MARGARET OLLEY
BUSH FUSCHIAS, c.1990

oil on composition board

62.0 x 76.5 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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33

BRETT WHITELEY
SPENCIL I, 1989

charcoal on paper

65.0 x 94.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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34

BRETT WHITELEY
PARK FROM THE WINDOW, LAVENDER BAY ALSO KNOWN AS CLARK PARK, LAVENDER BAY, c.1975 - 76

pen and ink, charcoal, pencil and gouache on paper

76.0 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$70,000 – $90,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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35

BRETT WHITELEY
FOOTBRIDGE AND PONT NEUF, 1989

brush and ink on rice paper

56.0 x 77.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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36

PABLO PICASSO
TÊTE, 1967

felt tipped pen and pastel on card

29.5 x 20.0 cm (sight)
30.8 x 21.8 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
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37

JOAN MIRÓ
SANS TITRE, 1963

wax crayon on paper 

25.0 x 24.5 cm

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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38

JOY HESTER
MOTHER AND CHILD, c.1950s

watercolour, ink and gouache on card

51.0 x 41.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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39

ALBERT TUCKER
FAUN ATTACKED BY PARROT, 1966

synthetic polymer paint on cardboard

38.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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40

ARTHUR BOYD
LOVERS AND CROWS, c.1966

oil on composition board

50.5 x 63.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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41

JOHN COBURN
MEXICO II, 1968

oil on canvas

106.5 x 99.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $71,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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42

JOHN COBURN
SPIRIT OF FIRE II, 1982

oil on canvas on composition board

75.5 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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43

JOHN OLSEN
ROOKERY, 1989

watercolour, gouache, pastel and pencil on paper

152.0 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$55,000 – $75,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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44

WILLIAM ROBINSON
SUNSET ENCOUNTER, c.1988

oil on canvas

48.5 x 55.5 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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45

JOHN KELLY
DOBELL’S COW – PAINTED, 1992

oil on board

60.0 x 120.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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46

BEN QUILTY
SKULL RM, 2005

oil on linen

60.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $66,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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47

BRUCE ARMSTRONG
BUNJIL, 2009

cast and painted bronze 

97.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $100,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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48

TIM STORRIER
THE EVENING LAMENT (YARRAS), 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

137.0 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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49

AIDA TOMESCU
MAREA NEAGRA #1, 2002

oil on canvas

183.0 x 152.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $24,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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50

JONNY NIESCHE
SWEET EMILY (SML), 2020

voile, acrylic and wood

75.5 x 60.5 x 6.0 cm

Estimate: 
$9,000 – $12,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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51

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL
JOHN DORY, 1987

colour woodblock print 

33.5 x 41.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $15,341 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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52

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL
OBJECTS, 1984

unique colour woodblock print 

49.0 x 33.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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53

H.L. VAN DEN HOUTEN
MELBOURNE AS IT WAS IN 1837, FROM THE EMERALD HILL SIDE NEAR THE FALLS, 1873

oil on canvas

68.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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54

WILLIAM CHARLES PIGUENIT
VALLEY OF THE GROSE, 1883

oil on academy board on wood panel

43.5 x 57.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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55

ARTHUR STREETON
NAPLES, c.1898

watercolour on paper

20.0 x 15.5 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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56

JULIAN ROSSI ASHTON
FROM BALMORAL ARTIST’S CAMP, 1887

watercolour on paper

28.5 x 39.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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57

LLOYD REES
COASTAL HILLS, NEW SOUTH WALES, 1954

oil on canvas on board

41.0 x 59.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
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58

HANS HEYSEN
GRAZING CATTLE, 1938

watercolour on paper

31.5 x 38.5 cm

Estimate: 
$16,000 – $20,000
Sold for $25,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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59

JOHN PETER RUSSELL
FLAME TREES, 1921

pencil and watercolour on paper

25.0 x 30.5 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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60

BESSIE DAVIDSON
THE RIVER LEYSSE, CHAMBÉRY, c.1933

oil on card

23.0 x 28.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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A Collection of Works by Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack: Lots 61 – 69
61

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK
RED, GREY AND ORANGE COMPOSITION, c.1935

oil on compressed card

35.5 x 49.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $50,000
Sold for $141,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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62

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK
COMPOSITION, 1962

monotype and watercolour on paper

22.5 x 28.5 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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63

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK
COMPOSITION, 1962

monotype and watercolour on paper

22.0 x 28.0 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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64

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK
COMPOSITION, 1958

monotype and watercolour on paper

18.5 x 22.0 cm (image)
22.5 x 28.5 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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65

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK
OFF TO THE STARS, 1947

monotype and watercolour on paper

22.0 x 23.5 cm (image)
24.0 x 28.5 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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66

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK
COMPOSITION, c.1960

monotype and watercolour on paper

28.0 x 19.5 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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67

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK
COMPOSITION, c.1962

monotype and watercolour on paper

22.5 x 28.5 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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68

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK
COMPOSITION, 1960

monotype and watercolour on paper

24.0 x 15.5 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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69

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK
COMPOSITION, 1962

monotype and watercolour on paper

25.0 x 24.5 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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PROPERTY OF VARIOUS VENDORS: LOTS 70 - 83
70

DORRIT BLACK
CORNER OF THE GARDEN, c.1936

colour linocut on paper

26.0 x 31.0 cm (image)
28.5 x 35.0 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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71

MARGARET PRESTON
AUSTRALIAN FLOWERS, 1927

hand–coloured woodcut

11.0 x 11.0 cm (image)
23.0 x 17.0 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $16,568 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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72

MARGARET PRESTON
STURT'S DESERT PEA, 1925

hand–coloured woodcut

18.5 x 24.5 cm (image)
26.5 x 29.0 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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73

JANET CUMBRAE STEWART
SEATED NUDE, 1927

pastel on paper

55.5 x 38.0 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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74

THEA PROCTOR
THE KISS

watercolour on paper

25.0 x 49.0 cm (fan shaped)

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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75

GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH
LANDSCAPE, c.1940

oil on card on composition board

40.5 x 35.0 cm

Private sale
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76

GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH
BUSH IN KURINGAI CHASE, 1951

oil on canvas on cardboard

37.5 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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77

CLARICE BECKETT
TREES BESIDE THE YARRA RIVER, c.1925

oil on pulpboard

25.0 x 35.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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78

CLARICE BECKETT
SKETCH FOR BEACH ROAD, c.1933

oil on cardboard

16.0 x 23.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $23,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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79

MAX MELDRUM
THE ROAD TO MONBULK, 1933

oil on compressed card

38.0 x 45.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,500 – $6,500
Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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80

MAX MELDRUM
IDA IN THE STUDIO, 1943

oil on board

46.0 x 38.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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81

CLIFTON PUGH
TREES IN LANDSCAPE, 1961

oil on board

68.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
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82

ROGER KEMP
SQUARE TO SQUARE, c.1969

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $16,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 71 - 14 September 2022, Sydney
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83

SALI HERMAN
PADDINGTON STREET SCENE

oil on canvas

58.5 x 89.5 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
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