Sharing the Apple by David Boyd, Oil on Canvas Board, sold Nov 2023

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Sharing the Apple

David Boyd (Australian, 1924–2011)

A$2,250 hammer

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “Oil on Canvas Board”
Support: Canvas
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 14x19cm
Auction house: Davidson Auctions
Sale: Australian & International Art (Sale 174) (174)
Date: November 25, 2023
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lot: 58
Estimate: A$2,000 – A$3,000 (≈ $1,314 – $1,970) (≈ £1,045 – £1,567) (≈ €1,203 – €1,805)
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