Hanging Tree Frog by John Olsen, 1986, lithograph, sold Oct 2016

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Hanging Tree Frog

John Olsen (Australian, 1928–2023) · 1986

A$2,400 price realized incl. premium

≈ $1,829≈ £1,492≈ €1,674 Show prices also in

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Medium: Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “lithograph”
Edition: Artist's Proof
Category: Lithographs
Dimensions: 74 x 54cm
Auction house: Leonard Joel
Sale: Specialist Prints & Photography (LJ8160) (LJ8160)
Date: October 27, 2016
Location: 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Australia
Lot: 3040
Estimate: A$3,000 – A$5,000 (≈ $2,286 – $3,810) (≈ £1,865 – £3,109) (≈ €2,092 – €3,487)
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