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Prodigal Son in Bush c1970 by Arthur Boyd, c1970, oil on board, offered Jun 2013Photo © Menzies — view this lot on Menzies ↗

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Prodigal Son in Bush c1970

Arthur Boyd (British, 1920–1999) · c1970

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate A$65,000 – A$85,000 (≈ $60,527 – $79,151) (≈ £39,623 – £51,814) (≈ €46,445 – €60,736)

Offered at Menzies and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on board”
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Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed lower left: Arthur Boyd; inscribed on frame verso: Prodigal Son in Bush
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
73.0 x 101.5 cm
Auction house
Menzies
Sale
Australian & International Fine Art & Sculpture | June 2013 (13JUN)
Date
June 27, 2013
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
57
Estimate
A$65,000 – A$85,000 (≈ $60,527 – $79,151) (≈ £39,623 – £51,814) (≈ €46,445 – €60,736)
Source
Auction house menziesartbrands.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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