Polixeni Papapetrou, Beating Drums, 2003, c-type print, ed. 5/6

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Beating Drums

Polixeni Papapetrou (Australian, 1960–2018) · 2003

A$4,200 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Print (other) · Prints & multiples all print (other) results →
As published: “c-type print, ed. 5/6”
Edition: c-type print, ed. 5/6
Signed / inscribed: Signed and editioned on artist's label verso
Category: Prints (general)
Dimensions: 105 x 105cm
Auction house: Leonard Joel
Sale: Prints & Multiples (LJ8452) (LJ8452)
Date: April 6, 2022
Location: 333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141, Australia
Lot: 42
Estimate: A$2,500 – A$3,500 (≈ $1,892 – $2,649) (≈ £1,446 – £2,024) (≈ €1,732 – €2,425)
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