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(Australian Fantasy) (1964) by Donald Friend, 1964, oil and gold leaf on composition board, sold Apr 2015© Smith & Singer — view on Smith & Singer website ↗

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(Australian Fantasy) (1964)

Donald Friend (Australian, 1915–1989) · 1964

A$164,700 price realized incl. premium

≈ $130,867≈ £85,629≈ €119,765

Hammer A$135,000 · with buyer’s premium A$164,700

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil and gold leaf on composition board”
Support
Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed 'DONALD FRIEND' lower right
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
62 x 90.5 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art | Important Australian Art (AU0795)
Date
April 28, 2015
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
2
Estimate
A$80,000 – A$120,000 (≈ $63,566 – $95,350) (≈ £41,593 – £62,389) (≈ €58,174 – €87,261)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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