John Passmore

Australian · 1904–1984 · Painter

John Richard Passmore was an abstract impressionist Australian artist. Passmore trained in Australia before spending many years in England. He returned to Australia, where he… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Passmore, Abstract Sydney Harbour (1957-1958), 1957-1958, oil on composition boardAbstract Sydney Harbour (1957-1958)Smith & Singer · A$79,300≈ $59,366≈ £44,040≈ €50,378Sign up to see
  2. John Passmore, The Bathers, oil on composition boardThe BathersMenzies · A$45,600≈ $41,661≈ £27,898≈ €31,192Sign up to see
  3. John Passmore, Figure Reclining on Beach, oil on composition boardFigure Reclining on BeachSmith & Singer · A$48,800≈ $33,017≈ £26,891≈ €29,734Sign up to see

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  1. John Passmore, Figure Study (1954), 1954, oil on composition board
    Figure Study (1954), 1954
    Oil · Board
    67.8 x 57.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$40,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. John Passmore, Trees 1945, 1945, oil on canvas
    Trees 1945, 1945
    Oil · Canvas
    61.3 x 50.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 133
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. John Passmore, Strawberry Pickers at Rest (circa 1950), 1950, oil on composition board
    Strawberry Pickers at Rest (circa 1950), 1950
    Oil · Board
    40.9 x 50.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. John Passmore, (Figure Study - Marjorie Jenkins), oil on canvas on board
    (Figure Study - Marjorie Jenkins)
    Oil · Canvas
    17.5 x 23 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. John Passmore, Bathers, oil on canvas
    Bathers
    Oil · Canvas
    44.5 x 59.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 105
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. John Passmore, Nude c1950, c1950, oil on canvas
    Nude c1950, c1950
    Oil · Canvas
    91.0 x 67.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$22,000–32,000View at Menzies ↗

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About John Passmore

John Richard Passmore was an abstract impressionist Australian artist. Passmore trained in Australia before spending many years in England. He returned to Australia, where he taught. When he died he left his money to his family but his paintings to an acquaintance.

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