Photo © Deutscher and Hackett — view this lot on Deutscher and Hackett ↗Bald Hill near Maleny, Queensland, 1982
Watercolor · Paper
Deutscher and Hackett · May 19, 2026A$4,909 ≈ $3,494 ≈ £2,606 ≈ €3,007Sign up free to see price
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Donald Friend (Australian, 1915–1989)
A$2,250 hammer
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- Medium
- Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →As published: “Ink & Wash”
- Category
- Drawings
- Dimensions
- 79.5x56cm
- Auction house
- Davidson Auctions
- Sale
- Australian & International Art (Sale 171) (171)
- Date
- August 20, 2023
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Lot
- 70
- Estimate
- A$2,000 – A$4,000 (≈ $1,279 – $2,557) (≈ £1,006 – £2,012) (≈ €1,172 – €2,344)
- Source
- Auction house auctions.davidsonauctions.com.au ↗Retrieved Sep 25, 2026
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