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Lot 56

SIDNEY NOLAN
(1917-1992)
Leda and the Swan 1960
mixed media on paper
dated verso: 11-5-1960
inscribed with catalogue number verso: 73
29 x 19.5cm

Estimate $800 - $1,200

Sold for $950

Light buckling evident at upper edge, some handling dents to lower left quadrant, possible discolouration of paper due to an overall slight yellow hue, no visible signs of repair.


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Geoff K. Gray
Thence by descent


Sidney Nolan: Leda and the Swan, The Matthiesen Gallery, London, 16 June - 16 July 1960, cat. no. 73


Sidney Nolan: Leda and the Swan, The Matthiesen Gallery, London, 1960, exhibition catalogue, cat. no. 73, p. 2 (illus.)

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8779
2:00pm - 2 June 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Fri 29 – Sun 31 May, 11am - 5pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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