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Lithograph · ed. 26/137
Davidson Auctions · Oct 11, 2026A$2,250 ≈ $1,571 ≈ £1,188 ≈ €1,402Sign up free to see price
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The Sacrifice (1965)
Arthur Boyd (British, 1920–1999) · 1965
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Estimate A$15,000 – A$20,000 (≈ $11,126 – $14,834) (≈ £8,961 – £11,948) (≈ €10,494 – €13,992)
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- Medium
- Pastel · Works on paper all pastel results →As published: “pastel on paper on board”
- Support
- Board
- Signed / inscribed
- Signed 'Arthur Boyd' lower right
- Category
- Drawings
- Dimensions
- 48.5 x 64.5 cm
- Auction house
- Smith & Singer
- Sale
- Important Australian Art (AU0811)
- Date
- November 23, 2016
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Lot
- 28
- Estimate
- A$15,000 – A$20,000 (≈ $11,126 – $14,834) (≈ £8,961 – £11,948) (≈ €10,494 – €13,992)
- Source
- Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗Retrieved Sep 25, 2026
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