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Spring (2002) by John Olsen, 2002, watercolour and crayon on paper on canvas, offered Aug 2019Photo © Smith & Singer — view this lot on Smith & Singer ↗

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Spring (2002)

John Olsen (Australian, 1928–2023) · 2002

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate A$60,000 – A$80,000 (≈ $40,595 – $54,126) (≈ £33,063 – £44,084) (≈ €36,559 – €48,745)

Offered at Smith & Singer and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolour and crayon on paper on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and inscribed 'Spring John Olsen' lower left
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
191 x 100 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
Important Australian Art (AU0837)
Date
August 27, 2019
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
5
Estimate
A$60,000 – A$80,000 (≈ $40,595 – $54,126) (≈ £33,063 – £44,084) (≈ €36,559 – €48,745)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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