Lot 34
Chinaman's Gardens, Rose Bay 1924
oil on canvas
signed and dated lower right: Frank Payne/ '24
titled on unknown label verso
35 x 65cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
The Estate of Jim Alexander
Affectionately known as "Frank", Frances Payne spent time in Paris and Europe, studying extensively before returning home in 1907. Following her divorce in 1928, she supported herself and her children with part-time illustration work and was, by all accounts, a fiercely independent woman. Among her friends were other prominent artists including Jessie Traill and Ethel Carrick Fox, and she assisted in the advancement of younger artist's careers, including that of Daphne Mayo. Literature on Frances and her life is scarce - a classic example of an overlooked female artist.
Women Artists
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8700
6:00pm - 18 September 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 September, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Olivia Fuller
olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au
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