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The Sliprail

Gordon Esling (Australian, 1897–1973)

A$732 price realized incl. premium

≈ $552≈ £394≈ €487

Hammer A$600 · with buyer’s premium A$732

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on composition board”
Support
Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed 'GORDON ESLING' lower right; inscribed 'THE SLIPRAIL / GORDON ESLING' verso
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
20 x 30 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design (AU0803)
Date
April 6, 2016
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Lot
172
Estimate
A$600 – A$800 (≈ $453 – $603) (≈ £323 – £430) (≈ €399 – €532)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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