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John Melville, A Grain of The Absolute, 1967, oil on canvas© Lyon & Turnbull — view on Lyon & Turnbull website ↗

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A Grain of The Absolute, 1967

John Melville (British, 1902–1986)

£4,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $5,513≈ €4,734

Hammer £3,200 · with buyer’s premium £4,000

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
97cm x 135cm (38in x 53in)
Auction house
Lyon & Turnbull
Sale
MODERN MADE (650)
Date
October 29, 2021
Lot
351
Estimate
£1,500 – £2,000 (≈ $2,067 – $2,757) (≈ €1,775 – €2,367)
Source
Auction house lyonandturnbull.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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