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Secrets 23 by Fred Cress, 1985, Pastel & Charcoal, sold Mar 2026© Davidson Auctions — view on Davidson Auctions website ↗

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Secrets 23

Fred Cress (Australian, 1938–2009) · 1985

A$120 hammer

≈ $84≈ £63≈ €73

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Auction history of this work: offered 2 times ↓

Medium
Pastel · Works on paper all pastel results →
As published: “Pastel & Charcoal”
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
56x93cm
Auction house
Davidson Auctions
Sale
Session II - Art Online (Sale 204) (204)
Date
March 23, 2026
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
1050
Estimate
A$150 – A$300 (≈ $105 – $211) (≈ £78 – £157) (≈ €91 – €182)
Source
Auction house auctions.davidsonauctions.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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Provenance trail: auction history of this work

Offered twice between 2025 and 2026 · sold 1 · bought in / unsold 1

  1. Secrets 23, Davidson Auctions 2025

    Nov 29, 2025 · Davidson Auctions

    Estate & Collector: Pictures & Fine Arts (Sale 201), lot 52

    Bought in / unsold · est. A$180 – A$300

    As catalogued

    Fred Cress, “Secrets 23”, 1985

    Pastel & Charcoal

    56x93cm

  2. Secrets 23, Davidson Auctions 2026

    Mar 23, 2026 · Davidson Auctions this result

    Session II - Art Online (Sale 204), lot 1050

    Sold A$120Sign up to see · est. A$150 – A$300

    As catalogued

    Fred Cress, “Secrets 23”, 1985

    Pastel & Charcoal

    56x93cm

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