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John Firth-Smith, Contemplation 1987, 1987, oil on canvas© Menzies — view on Menzies website ↗

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Contemplation 1987

John Firth-Smith (Australian, b. 1943) · 1987

A$46,636 price realized incl. premium

≈ $42,066≈ £25,510≈ €30,567

Hammer A$38,000 · with buyer’s premium A$46,636

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed, dated and inscribed verso: JOHN FIRTH-SMITH/ CONTEMPLATION/ Firth-Smith 87
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
121.5 x 365.5 cm
Auction house
Menzies
Sale
Australian & International Fine Art & Sculpture | March 2014 (14MAR)
Date
March 20, 2014
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Lot
55
Estimate
A$38,000 – A$45,000 (≈ $34,276 – $40,590) (≈ £20,786 – £24,615) (≈ €24,907 – €29,495)
Source
Auction house menziesartbrands.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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