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Warbler Study

John Olsen (Australian, 1928–2023)

A$8,540 price realized incl. premium

≈ $6,053≈ £4,690≈ €5,315

Hammer A$7,000 · with buyer’s premium A$8,540

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolour on paper”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and inscribed 'warbler / study / Jo' lower left
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
50.8 x 33 cm
Auction house
Smith & Singer
Sale
Treasures: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design (AU0829)
Date
October 24, 2018
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Lot
8
Estimate
A$5,000 – A$7,000 (≈ $3,544 – $4,962) (≈ £2,746 – £3,844) (≈ €3,112 – €4,357)
Source
Auction house smithandsinger.com.au ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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