Hans Heysen, Bushfire, Hahndorf, South Australia (1912), 1912, oil on canvas

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Bushfire, Hahndorf, South Australia (1912)

Hans Heysen (Australian, 1877–1968) · 1912

A$244,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $208,161≈ £132,849≈ €167,548 Show prices also in

Hammer A$200,000 · with buyer’s premium A$244,000

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed 'HANS HEYSEN' lower left
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 103.5 x 134.5 cm
Auction house: Smith & Singer
Sale: Important Australian & International Art (AU0792)
Date: November 25, 2014
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lot: 26
Estimate: A$200,000 – A$250,000 (≈ $170,624 – $213,280) (≈ £108,893 – £136,116) (≈ €137,334 – €171,668)
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