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Jon Molvig

Australian · 1923–1970 · Painter

Helge Jon Molvig was an Australian artist, considered a major developer of 20th century Australian expressionism. He was born in the Newcastle, New South Wales suburb of… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Jon Molvig, The Bridesmaids 1956, 1956, oil on composition boardThe Bridesmaids 1956Smith & Singer · A$79,300≈ $58,468≈ £40,465≈ €51,247Sign up to see
  2. Jon Molvig, The Brumbies 1959, 1959, oil and wax on composition boardThe Brumbies 1959Smith & Singer · A$36,600≈ $27,730≈ £20,943≈ €23,665Sign up to see
  3. Jon Molvig, Landscape 1960, 1960, oil and enamel paint on composition boardLandscape 1960Smith & Singer · A$18,300≈ $14,379≈ £11,174≈ €12,279Sign up to see

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  1. Jon Molvig, Eve in the Garden No.2, 1962, Blowtorch, Oil & Mixed Media on Masonite
    Eve in the Garden No.2, 1962
    Oil · Board
    77x123cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 217
    A$12,000≈ $7,694≈ £5,752≈ €6,874HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Jon Molvig, Russell Drysdale - three portrait studies, c.1964, The artist's oil portrait of Russell Drysdale (now in the collection of Queensland Art Gallery) was a finalist in the 1965 Archibald Prize
    Russell Drysdale - three portrait studies, c.1964
    Oil
    19.5x12.5cm (each panel)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 256
    A$750≈ $477≈ £392≈ €453HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Jon Molvig, Portrait of Rudy Komon, Oil on Board
    Portrait of Rudy Komon
    Oil · Board
    78.5x62cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 115
    A$1,400≈ $929≈ £727≈ €853HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Jon Molvig, The Brumbies 1959, 1959, oil and wax on composition board
    The Brumbies 1959, 1959
    Oil · Board
    122 x 199.6 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 55
    A$36,600≈ $27,730≈ £20,943≈ €23,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Jon Molvig, Circus Arrangement 1952, 1952, oil on canvas
    Circus Arrangement 1952, 1952
    Oil · Canvas
    67.5 x 93.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 28
    A$9,760≈ $7,669≈ £5,959≈ €6,549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Jon Molvig, Landscape 1960, 1960, oil and enamel paint on composition board
    Landscape 1960, 1960
    Oil · Board
    82 x 107 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 29
    A$18,300≈ $14,379≈ £11,174≈ €12,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  7. Jon Molvig, Centralian Nocturne 1959, 1959, oil and wax on board
    Centralian Nocturne 1959, 1959
    Oil · Board
    75.9 x 113.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 60
    A$14,640≈ $10,938≈ £8,459≈ €10,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Jon Molvig, Spirit of a Dead Land 1956, 1956, oil on composition board
    Spirit of a Dead Land 1956, 1956
    Oil · Board
    92 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 94
    A$15,860≈ $11,884≈ £9,041≈ €10,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  9. Jon Molvig, The Bridesmaids 1956, 1956, oil on composition board
    The Bridesmaids 1956, 1956
    Oil · Board
    152.4 x 122 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 155
    A$79,300≈ $58,468≈ £40,465≈ €51,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  10. Jon Molvig, Village 1952, 1952, oil on composition board
    Village 1952, 1952
    Oil · Board
    62 x 74.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 111
    A$5,124≈ $3,764≈ £2,606≈ €3,309Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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