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Europa and the Bull 1958

John Perceval (Australian, 1923–2000) · 1958

A$98,182 price realized incl. premium

≈ $70,233≈ £51,520≈ €60,223

Hammer A$80,000 · with buyer’s premium A$98,182

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Medium
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As published: “earthenware”
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated ‘1958 / Perceval’ on base
Category
Ceramics & studio pottery
Dimensions
25.5 x 44 x 27 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
Important Australian & International Art (AU0880)
Date
August 25, 2026
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
6
Estimate
A$70,000 – A$90,000 (≈ $50,073 – $64,380) (≈ £36,732 – £47,227) (≈ €42,937 – €55,205)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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