Colin McCahon, Oaia Island - Necessary Protection

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Oaia Island - Necessary Protection

Colin McCahon (New Zealand, 1919–1987)

NZ$150,000 hammer

≈ $84,404≈ £64,322≈ €72,868 Show prices also in

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Medium: Other · Other all other results →
Category: Other
Auction house: Dunbar Sloane
Sale: NZ & International Fine Art (1861)
Date: November 19, 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Lot: 23
Estimate: NZ$100,000 – NZ$150,000 (≈ $56,269 – $84,404) (≈ £42,881 – £64,322) (≈ €48,579 – €72,868)
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