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John Olsen, Sunbirds and Lily Pond, watercolour and pastel on paper© Menzies — view on Menzies website ↗

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Sunbirds and Lily Pond

John Olsen (Australian, 1928–2023)

A$82,227 price realized incl. premium

≈ $86,297≈ £53,564≈ €66,017

Hammer A$67,000 · with buyer’s premium A$82,227

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolour and pastel on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and inscribed lower left: 'Sunbirds/ &/ Lily Pond'/ John/ Olsen
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
100.0 x 95.0 cm
Auction house
Menzies
Sale
Important Australian & International Fine Paintings & Sculpture | December 2012 (12DEC)
Date
December 6, 2012
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
49
Estimate
A$45,000 – A$65,000 (≈ $47,228 – $68,218) (≈ £29,314 – £42,342) (≈ €36,129 – €52,186)
Source
Auction house menziesartbrands.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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