James Swinton Diston (1857-1940) Australia
Biographical Information
James Swinton Diston was born in Leven, Scotland, in 1857. He studied at the Royal Scottish Academy, …
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The City of Adelaide
Oil on board, 44.5 x 62 cm
Fine Australian Paintings and Drawings, Sotheby's, Sydney.
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| Total number sold | Number with images | Highest price | Recent average price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | 11 | A$3,000 | N/A |
| Works on Paper | 253 | 45 | A$1,980 | A$215 |
* Calculated on sales over the last three years, where there are a sufficient number of sales over that period.
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