Brett Whiteley, Reading 1981, 1981, linocut on paper, edition 1 of 10, plus artist's proofs

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Reading 1981

Brett Whiteley (Australian, 1939–1992) · 1981

A$13,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $8,740≈ £6,899≈ €8,029 Show prices also in

Hammer A$11,000 · with buyer’s premium A$13,500

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Medium: Woodcut / linocut · Prints & multiples all woodcut / linocut results →
As published: “linocut on paper, edition 1 of 10, plus artist's proofs”
Edition: 4/10
Signed / inscribed: Edition: 4/10; signed lower right: brett whiteley; numbered lower left: 4/10; stamped lower right with artists monogram
Category: Prints (general)
Dimensions: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (image)
Auction house: Menzies
Sale: Prints & Multiples - Online | August 2023 (23PM)
Date: August 30, 2023
Location: Australia
Lot: 65
Estimate: A$10,000 – A$15,000 (≈ $6,474 – $9,712) (≈ £5,110 – £7,665) (≈ €5,947 – €8,921)
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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