Bertram Mackennal, Circe (circa 1902-1904), 1902-1904, bronze

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Circe (circa 1902-1904)

Bertram Mackennal (Australian, 1863–1931) · 1902-1904

A$429,545 price realized incl. premium

≈ $277,546≈ £211,158≈ €240,279 Show prices also in

Hammer A$350,000 · with buyer’s premium A$429,545

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As published: “bronze”
Signed / inscribed: Signed and inscribed ‘KIP KH B. MACKENNAL’ on base; inscribed ‘E. GRUET / JEUNE / FONDEUR / PARIS’ under base
Category: Sculpture
Dimensions: 57 x 27 x 21.8 cm
Auction house: Smith & Singer
Sale: Important Australian Art (AU0878)
Date: November 25, 2025
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lot: 25
Estimate: A$180,000 – A$220,000 (≈ $116,305 – $142,151) (≈ £88,485 – £108,149) (≈ €100,688 – €123,064)
Source: Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
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