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Joy Hester, Woman Resting 1943, 1943, ink on paper© Smith & Singer — view on Smith & Singer website ↗

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Woman Resting 1943

Joy Hester (Australian, 1920–1960) · 1943

A$36,600 price realized incl. premium

≈ $25,049≈ £19,459≈ €22,520

Hammer A$30,000 · with buyer’s premium A$36,600

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “ink on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 'Joy Hester / Jan 1943' upper right
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
23.9 x 30.1 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
The Rae Rothfield Collection (AU0838)
Date
October 23, 2019
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Lot
46
Estimate
A$6,000 – A$9,000 (≈ $4,106 – $6,160) (≈ £3,190 – £4,785) (≈ €3,692 – €5,538)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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