George Baldessin, Pears (Yellow Version), 1972, aquatint, etching and colour stencil, edition of 25

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Pears (Yellow Version)

George Baldessin (Australian, 1939–1978) · 1972

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Medium: Aquatint · Prints & multiples all aquatint results →
As published: “aquatint, etching and colour stencil, edition of 25”
Edition: aquatint, etching and colour stencil, edition of 25
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated lower right: George Baldessin 72; titled lower centre; editioned lower left
Category: Etchings
Dimensions: 61.5 x 74cm
Auction house: Leonard Joel
Sale: Prints & Multiples (LJ8708) (LJ8708)
Date: November 15, 2023
Location: 333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141, Australia
Lot: 4
Estimate: A$7,000 – A$9,000 (≈ $4,570 – $5,875) (≈ £3,666 – £4,713) (≈ €4,205 – €5,406)
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