Lot 171

Hairline cracking seen in areas, predominantly in the centre left. Paint and surface blemishes are present across the surface. Slight bubbling of canvas apparent in the upper left hand corner. Work is well framed, however the paint is peeling consistent with age.


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Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 3 August 1999, lot 263 (as 'After the Market')
Private collection, Melbourne
Deutscher and Hackett, Sydney, 27 August 2014, lot 84
Private collection, Melbourne

Probably in The Contemporary Art Society of Australia Sixth Annual Exhibition, Education Building, Loftus Street, Sydney, 26 June – 14 July 1944
Velasquez Gallery, Tye's Building, 100 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 17–30 September 1944
Geelong Free Library and Museum, 77 Moorabool Street, Geelong, 12–24 October 1944