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Charles Blackman, The Reading Room 1979, 1979, charcoal and synthetic polymer paint on canvas© Menzies — view on Menzies website ↗

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The Reading Room 1979

Charles Blackman (Australian, 1928–2018) · 1979

A$79,773 price realized incl. premium

≈ $59,801≈ £43,178≈ €50,321

Hammer A$65,000 · with buyer’s premium A$79,773

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “charcoal and synthetic polymer paint on canvas”
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Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed lower right: BLACKMAN; signed verso: Charles BLACKMAN/ CHARLES BLACKMAN
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
150.0 x 182.0 cm
Auction house
Menzies
Sale
Australian & International Fine Art & Sculpture | June 2021 (21WINTER)
Date
June 30, 2021
Location
Australia
Lot
17
Estimate
A$70,000 – A$90,000 (≈ $52,475 – $67,468) (≈ £37,888 – £48,713) (≈ €44,156 – €56,772)
Source
Auction house menziesartbrands.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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