Plant study by Sidney Nolan – £8000 at Hansons.
A monogram and faint signature to a botanical study sold at Derbyshire saleroom Hansons (20% buyer’s premium) revealed it to be the work of celebrated Australian artist Sidney Nolan (1917-92).
The 2ft 6in x 2ft 1in (76 x 63cm) oil on board, signed twice and dated to 1955, was included in the large five-day Fine Art sale on April 3-6 and 11, which was held in the Grade II*-listed interior of Bishton Hall in rural Staffordshire.