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- Estimate
- A$1,200–A$1,800 hammer ≈ $661–$992
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Australian, International & Contemporary Paintings Part II, Melbourne · 18 May 2002
- Dimensions
- P: 45 x 60 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5697646
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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John Olsen, Spider Monkeys 1. Christie's, 18 May 2002, lot 236 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5697646.
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John Olsen, Spider Monkeys 1. Christie's, 18 May 2002, lot 236 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5697646.
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From the same sale Australian, International & Contemporary Paintings Part II · May 2002
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo credit: Jay Hirsch | Photo credit: Jay Hirsch | $10,000–$15,000 | |
| Photo credit: Sean Smith Photography | Photo credit: Sean Smith Photography | $25,000–$35,000 | |
| Photo credit: Jay Hirsch | Photo credit: Jay Hirsch | $240,000–$280,000 | |
| Photo credit: Jay Hirsch | Photo credit: Jay Hirsch | $40,000–$60,000 | |
| Photo credit: Jay Hirsch | Photo credit: Jay Hirsch | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280Se 3.5 Litre Convertible | 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE 3.5 LITRE CONVERTIBLE | $75,000–$95,000 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Olsen | Lake Eyre in December, 1978 | $1,365 | Bonhams, Nov 2022 | |
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| John Olsen | Frog and Fish, 1977 | Bonhams, May 2026 | ||
| John Olsen | Monkey at Aswan, 1979 | Bonhams, Nov 2022 | ||
| John Olsen | The Old Artist, Lloyd Rees | Christie's, May 2004 | ||
| John Olsen | Tree Frog, 1994 | Bonhams, May 2026 | ||
| John Olsen | Hopping Mouse, 1978 | Bonhams, Nov 2022 | ||
| John Olsen | Sydney Harbour: Seaport of Desire, 2002-2003 (7) | Bonhams, Aug 2024 |
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