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Basil Hadley, Death of an Ancient Philosopher, 1981, mixed media and found objects on canvas© Leonard Joel — view on Leonard Joel website ↗

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Death of an Ancient Philosopher

Basil Hadley (Australian, 1940–2006) · 1981

A$1,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $913≈ £556≈ €672

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Medium
Mixed media · Paintings all mixed media results →
As published: “mixed media and found objects on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 'Basil Hadley 1981' upper left; signed, dated and titled verso
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
122.5 x 152cm
Auction house
Leonard Joel
Sale
Fine Art Auction (LJ5795) (LJ5795)
Date
December 3, 2013
Location
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141, Australia
Lot
78
Estimate
A$1,000 – A$2,000 (≈ $913 – $1,826) (≈ £556 – £1,112) (≈ €672 – €1,345)
Source
Auction house auctions.leonardjoel.com.au ↗
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