Sappho c1909 by Bertram Mackennal, c1909, bronze, sold Sep 2009

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Sappho c1909

Bertram Mackennal (Australian, 1863–1931) · c1909

A$43,200 price realized incl. premium

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As published: “bronze”
Signed / inscribed: inscribed on base: MACKENNAL
Category: Sculpture
Dimensions: 26.8 x 17.5 x 24.2 cm
Auction house: Menzies
Sale: Deutscher-Menzies Australian & International Fine Art, Lawson-Menzies Colonial to Contemporary including Important Aboriginal Art | September 2009 (09SEP)
Date: September 23, 2009
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lot: 54
Estimate: A$40,000 – A$50,000 (≈ $34,977 – $43,721) (≈ £21,279 – £26,599) (≈ €23,660 – €29,575)
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