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John Perceval

Australian · 1923–2000 · Painter

John de Burgh Perceval AO was a well-known Australian artist. Perceval was the last surviving member of a group known as the Angry Penguins who redefined Australian art in the… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Perceval, Scudding Swans 1959, 1959, oil and tempera on boardScudding Swans 1959Menzies · A$690,000≈ $630,391≈ £422,146≈ €471,991Sign up to see
  2. John Perceval, The Cornfield 1959, 1959, oil on composition boardThe Cornfield 1959Menzies · A$434,727≈ $448,073≈ £284,943≈ €334,134Sign up to see
  3. John Perceval, Old Ships at Williamstown (1959), 1959, oil on canvas on composition boardOld Ships at Williamstown (1959)Smith & Singer · A$675,000≈ $437,522≈ £346,497≈ €415,461Sign up to see

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  1. John Perceval, Rooster and Dog, 1958, ink on paper
    Rooster and Dog, 1958
    Drawing · Paper
    44 x 67.5cm (67.2 x 90.5cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 80
    A$1,900≈ $1,424≈ £1,084≈ €1,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. John Perceval, Six Positions, 1940, pencil
    Six Positions, 1940
    Drawing
    36 x 26cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 55
    A$900≈ $822≈ £501≈ €605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$900–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. John Perceval, The Swagman, 1987, pencil on paper
    The Swagman, 1987
    Drawing · Paper
    27.5 x 20cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3
    A$900≈ $934≈ £617≈ €721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. John Perceval, Woman with Tear Drop, 1970, pencil
    Woman with Tear Drop, 1970
    Drawing
    16.5 x 13cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 57
    A$950≈ $983≈ £634≈ €738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. John Perceval, Nude with Cigarette and Butterflies 1986, pencil on paper, dated lower left, 26.5 x 17cm, drawing
    Nude with Cigarette and Butterflies 1986, pencil on paper, dated lower left, 26.5 x 17cm
    Drawing
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 5
    A$1,200≈ $1,192≈ £767≈ €893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. John Perceval, Circus in Carlton 1978, 1978, pencil on paper
    Circus in Carlton 1978, 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    26.5 x 31.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 119
    A$3,360≈ $3,341≈ £2,133≈ €2,501Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. John Perceval, Nude 1987, 1987, pencil on paper
    Nude 1987, 1987
    Drawing · Paper
    29.0 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 88
    A$1,560≈ $1,090≈ £747≈ €808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗
  8. John Perceval, Female Figure 1987, 1987, pencil on paper
    Female Figure 1987, 1987
    Drawing · Paper
    29.0 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 89
    A$2,280≈ $1,593≈ £1,091≈ €1,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗
  9. John Perceval, Ladders 1986, 1986, pencil on paper
    Ladders 1986, 1986
    Drawing · Paper
    17.5 x 25.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 90
    A$1,200≈ $839≈ £574≈ €621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗
  10. John Perceval, Nativity c1947, c1947, pencil on paper
    Nativity c1947, c1947
    Drawing · Paper
    36.5 x 27.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 91
    A$3,840≈ $2,683≈ £1,838≈ €1,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗

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