Thorny Devil Lizard by Kathleen Petyarre, Acrylic on Linen, sold Jul 2019

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Thorny Devil Lizard

Kathleen Petyarre (Australian, 1940–2018)

A$375 hammer

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Medium: Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “Acrylic on Linen”
Support: Linen
Signed / inscribed: Signed verso. Certificate of authenticity from Australiart available
Category: Acrylic paintings
Dimensions: 89x60cm
Auction house: Davidson Auctions
Sale: Australian & International Art (Sale 136) (136)
Date: July 21, 2019
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lot: 431
Estimate: A$300 – A$500 (≈ $212 – $353) (≈ £170 – £283) (≈ €189 – €315)
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