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Derry Messum, Man Listening for Mermaids 1991, 1991, synthetic polymer paint, timber and bronze© Menzies — view on Menzies website ↗

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Man Listening for Mermaids 1991

Derry Messum (b. 1953) · 1991

A$2,700 price realized incl. premium

≈ $2,118≈ £1,423≈ €1,930

Hammer A$2,200 · with buyer’s premium A$2,700

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “synthetic polymer paint, timber and bronze”
Signed / inscribed
Signed, dated and inscribed verso: MAN LISTENING FOR MERMAIDS MESSUM 91
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
56.0 x 61.0 x 16.0 cm
Auction house
Menzies
Sale
Australian & International Fine Art & Sculpture featuring the Eva Breuer Collection | March 2015 (15MAR)
Date
March 26, 2015
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
122
Estimate
A$200 – A$300 (≈ $157 – $235) (≈ £105 – £158) (≈ €143 – €214)
Source
Auction house menziesartbrands.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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