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Lot 7

BRETT WHITELEY (1939-1992)
Moreton Bay Fig 1979
etching, ed. 153/200
editioned and signed in pencil below image
60 x 50cm

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

Sold for $6,750

Staining and tape marks can be seen to the upper margin region of the sheet. One crease is seen to the left center (approx. 4cm). Well framed measuring 103 x 82cm.


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The National Australia Bank Art Collection


Deutscher, C., Brett Whiteley: The Graphics, Deutscher Fine Art, Australia, 1995, p.53 (illus)


The Moreton Bay Fig etching is based off the ink and brush work on paper the artist created in 1977 with the same title.

Prints & Multiples

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8452
6:00pm - 6 April 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Friday 1 - Sunday 3 April, 10am - 4pm
4 University Place, Clayton VIC

CONTACT
Hannah Ryan
hannah.ryan@leonardjoel.com.au


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