Tom Bass

Australian · 1916–2010 · Painter, Sculptor

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3auction results2019–2020years recorded100%sold (3)$2.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Tom Bass, Reclining Nude,' c1980. Bronze, edition 1 of 8. Signed 'TB 1/8' (lower back). Acquired: from private collector, 2000.(L49cm)Reclining Nude,' c1980. Bronze, edition 1 of 8. Signed 'TB 1/8' (lower back). Acquired: from private collector, 2000.(L49cm)Davidson Auctions · A$4,000≈ $2,859≈ £2,186≈ €2,421Sign up to see
  2. Tom Bass, Amicus Certus,' 1964. Bronze architectural bas-relief (suitable as garden-outdoor sculpture). Signed 'Tom Bass 1964.' Provenance: (1964-1992) allegedly adorned an AMP building in Hobart, Tasmania; (1992-present) as garden sculpture. Acquired: from Leonard Joel Auctions, 1992. (H161cm W131cm)Amicus Certus,' 1964. Bronze architectural bas-relief (suitable as garden-outdoor sculpture). Signed 'Tom Bass 1964.' Provenance: (1964-1992) allegedly adorned an AMP building in Hobart, Tasmania; (1992-present) as garden sculpture. Acquired: from Leonard Joel Auctions, 1992. (H161cm W131cm)Davidson Auctions · A$4,000≈ $2,859≈ £2,186≈ €2,421Sign up to see
  3. Tom Bass, The Sisters,' circa 2004. Bronze maquettes for the major work displayed in the Tom Bass Retrospective, Opera House walk, November 2006. Accompanied by copy of personal letter of provenance (dated March 2007). Framed photograph of the major work in situ, on view but not included in the lot. Provenance: private collection, NSW. Bronze (3), 22x14x10cm approx. each (on wooden stand)The Sisters,' circa 2004. Bronze maquettes for the major work displayed in the Tom Bass Retrospective, Opera House walk, November 2006. Accompanied by copy of personal letter of provenance (dated March 2007). Framed photograph of the major work in situ, on view but not included in the lot. Provenance: private collection, NSW. Bronze (3), 22x14x10cm approx. each (on wooden stand)Davidson Auctions · A$2,000≈ $1,360≈ £1,056≈ €1,233Sign up to see

Tom Bass’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Tom Bass between 2019 and 2020, of which 3 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.4kSign up free to see to $2.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.9kSign up free to see for Amicus Certus,' 1964. Bronze architectural bas-relief (suitable as garden-outdoor sculpture). Signed 'Tom Bass 1964.' Provenance: (1964-1992) allegedly adorned an AMP building in Hobart, Tasmania; (1992-present) as garden sculpture. Acquired: from Leonard Joel Auctions, 1992. (H161cm W131cm) at Davidson Auctions in August 2020. Results come from Davidson Auctions (3).

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  1. Tom Bass, Amicus Certus,' 1964. Bronze architectural bas-relief (suitable as garden-outdoor sculpture). Signed 'Tom Bass 1964.' Provenance: (1964-1992) allegedly adorned an AMP building in Hobart, Tasmania; (1992-present) as garden sculpture. Acquired: from Leonard Joel Auctions, 1992. (H161cm W131cm)
    A$4,000≈ $2,859≈ £2,186≈ €2,421HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,250–4,250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Tom Bass, Reclining Nude,' c1980. Bronze, edition 1 of 8. Signed 'TB 1/8' (lower back). Acquired: from private collector, 2000.(L49cm)
    A$4,000≈ $2,859≈ £2,186≈ €2,421HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Tom Bass, The Sisters,' circa 2004. Bronze maquettes for the major work displayed in the Tom Bass Retrospective, Opera House walk, November 2006. Accompanied by copy of personal letter of provenance (dated March 2007). Framed photograph of the major work in situ, on view but not included in the lot. Provenance: private collection, NSW. Bronze (3), 22x14x10cm approx. each (on wooden stand)
    A$2,000≈ $1,360≈ £1,056≈ €1,233HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗

Tom Bass: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Tom Bass at auction?

$2,859Sign up free to see, for Amicus Certus,' 1964. Bronze architectural bas-relief (suitable as garden-outdoor sculpture). Signed 'Tom Bass 1964.' Provenance: (1964-1992) allegedly adorned an AMP building in Hobart, Tasmania; (1992-present) as garden sculpture. Acquired: from Leonard Joel Auctions, 1992. (H161cm W131cm) at Davidson Auctions (August 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Tom Bass?

The median sale price is $2.9kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Tom Bass have sold at auction?

3 of 3 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2020.

Which auction houses sell Tom Bass?

Davidson Auctions accounts for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions

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