WATTLE 1928 by Margaret Preston, 1928, oil on canvas, sold May 2013

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WATTLE 1928

Margaret Preston (Australian, 1875–1963) · 1928

A$195,200 price realized incl. premium

≈ $193,664≈ £126,578≈ €149,236 Show prices also in

Hammer A$160,000 · with buyer’s premium A$195,200

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated 'Margaret / Preston / 1928' lower centre; frame: original, S.A. Parker, Sydney
Category: Oil paintings
Auction house: Smith & Singer
Sale: Important Australian Art (AU0776)
Date: May 14, 2013
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Lot: 30
Estimate: A$120,000 – A$140,000 (≈ $119,056 – $138,898) (≈ £77,814 – £90,783) (≈ €91,744 – €107,034)
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