Vault (1979) by Ron Robertson-Swann, 1979, painted steel, edition of 10 plus 1 artist's proof, sold Apr 2021

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Vault (1979)

Ron Robertson-Swann (Australian, b. 1941) · 1979

A$55,227 price realized incl. premium

≈ $42,961≈ £30,763≈ €35,649 Show prices also in

Hammer A$45,000 · with buyer’s premium A$55,227

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Medium: Multiple · Prints & multiples all multiple results →
As published: “painted steel, edition of 10 plus 1 artist's proof”
Edition: AP
Signed / inscribed: Signed and inscribed 'RRS / 3/10' on base
Category: Multiples & editions
Dimensions: 50 x 116 x 63 cm
Auction house: Smith & Singer
Sale: Important Australian & International Art (AU0849)
Date: April 20, 2021
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lot: 42
Estimate: A$15,000 – A$25,000 (≈ $11,668 – $19,447) (≈ £8,355 – £13,926) (≈ €9,682 – €16,137)
Source: Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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