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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, Moses and the Insects 1969-70, 1969-70, tempera and resin on board
    Moses and the Insects 1969-70, 1969-70
    Watercolor · Board
    61.5 x 89.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 55
    A$39,273≈ $27,341≈ £17,967≈ €24,322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. John Perceval, The Woodchopper 1948, 1948, tempera and resin on canvas on board
    The Woodchopper 1948, 1948
    Watercolor · Canvas
    61.0 x 77.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$100,000–140,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. John Perceval, LONDON BRIDGE, PORTSEA 1957, 1957, enamel and tempera on composition board
    LONDON BRIDGE, PORTSEA 1957, 1957
    Watercolor · Board
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300,000–400,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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