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John Olsen, Kalla Kooper in Flood 1978, 1978, gouache, watercolour and pastel on Toronoko paper© Smith & Singer — view on Smith & Singer website ↗

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Kalla Kooper in Flood 1978

John Olsen (Australian, 1928–2023) · 1978

A$73,200 price realized incl. premium

≈ $54,799≈ £40,652≈ €46,503

Hammer A$60,000 · with buyer’s premium A$73,200

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Medium
Gouache · Works on paper all gouache results →
As published: “gouache, watercolour and pastel on Toronoko paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 'John Olsen 78' lower right
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
190 x100 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
Important Australian & New Zealand Art | Important Australian Art from The J.G.L. Collection (AU0825)
Date
May 16, 2018
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
58
Estimate
A$60,000 – A$80,000 (≈ $44,917 – $59,890) (≈ £33,321 – £44,428) (≈ €38,117 – €50,823)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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