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Donald Friend, The Accident, Ceylon (1961), 1961, pen and ink, watercolour and gouache on paper© Smith & Singer — view on Smith & Singer website ↗

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The Accident, Ceylon (1961)

Donald Friend (Australian, 1915–1989) · 1961

A$61,364 price realized incl. premium

≈ $39,650≈ £30,166≈ €34,326

Hammer A$50,000 · with buyer’s premium A$61,364

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “pen and ink, watercolour and gouache on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and inscribed 'Donald Friend / Ceylon / The Accident.' lower left
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
38 x 51.5 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
Important Australian Art (AU0878)
Date
November 25, 2025
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
10
Estimate
A$10,000 – A$15,000 (≈ $6,461 – $9,692) (≈ £4,916 – £7,374) (≈ €5,594 – €8,391)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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