Warana by John Coburn, 1981, Oil on Canvas, sold Jul 2020

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Warana

John Coburn (Australian, 1925–2006) · 1981

A$40,000 hammer

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “Oil on Canvas”
Support: Canvas
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 166x212cm
Auction house: Davidson Auctions
Sale: Provenance: Family of the Artist (Sale IT141) (IT141)
Date: July 13, 2020
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lot: 22
Estimate: A$45,000 – A$55,000 (≈ $31,377 – $38,349) (≈ £24,910 – £30,446) (≈ €27,696 – €33,851)
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