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The Bookmaker

John Brack (Australian, 1920–1999) · 1956

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A$132,000 price realized incl. premium

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolour, pen and ink on paper”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated lower right: John Brack 56
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
42.0 x 29.0 cm
Auction house
Deutscher and Hackett
Sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art (19-important-australian-international-fine-art)
Date
April 20, 2011
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Lot
1
Estimate
A$45,000 – A$65,000 (≈ $47,988 – $69,316) (≈ £29,315 – £42,343) (≈ €33,061 – €47,755)
Source
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