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Justin O’brien, Flowers with a Yellow Background (1956), 1956, oil on canvas© Smith & Singer — view on Smith & Singer website ↗

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Flowers with a Yellow Background (1956)

Justin O’brien (1917–1996) · 1956

A$49,091 price realized incl. premium

≈ $35,119≈ £26,074≈ €30,067

Hammer A$40,000 · with buyer’s premium A$49,091

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed 'O'BRIEN' upper right
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
46.2 x 36.2 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
Important Australian & International Art (AU0879)
Date
April 28, 2026
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
29
Estimate
A$20,000 – A$30,000 (≈ $14,308 – $21,461) (≈ £10,623 – £15,934) (≈ €12,250 – €18,374)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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