Qualup Bells 1946 by Margaret Preston, 1946, colour monotype on paper, sold Aug 2016

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Qualup Bells 1946

Margaret Preston (Australian, 1875–1963) · 1946

A$31,720 price realized incl. premium

≈ $23,849≈ £18,169≈ €21,424 Show prices also in

Hammer A$26,000 · with buyer’s premium A$31,720

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As published: “colour monotype on paper”
Support: Paper
Signed / inscribed: Inscribed 'Quallup bells etc. monotype' lower left; signed 'Margaret Preston' lower right
Category: Prints (general)
Dimensions: 39 x 38.5 cm
Auction house: Smith & Singer
Sale: Important Australian Art (AU0809)
Date: August 31, 2016
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lot: 57
Estimate: A$20,000 – A$30,000 (≈ $15,037 – $22,556) (≈ £11,456 – £17,184) (≈ €13,508 – €20,262)
Source: Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
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