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Brett Whiteley, Pelican 1 (1983, cast later), 1983, painted bronze, edition 7 of 9, plus 2 artist’s proofs© Smith & Singer — view on Smith & Singer website ↗

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Pelican 1 (1983, cast later)

Brett Whiteley (Australian, 1939–1992) · 1983

A$736,364 price realized incl. premium

≈ $478,062≈ £353,570≈ €409,230

Hammer A$600,000 · with buyer’s premium A$736,364

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As published: “painted bronze, edition 7 of 9, plus 2 artist’s proofs”
Edition
7/9
Signed / inscribed
Signed and inscribed ‘BW 7/9’ on base
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
94 x 98 x 22 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
Important Australian Art (AU0876)
Date
August 19, 2025
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
30
Estimate
A$500,000 – A$700,000 (≈ $324,610 – $454,454) (≈ £240,078 – £336,110) (≈ €277,872 – €389,021)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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