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Lot 79

ERIC THAKE (1904-1982)
Hippobottomi 1974
linocut
titled, signed and dated in pencil lower right
14 x 21.5cm

Estimate $700 - $1,000

Sold for $1,500

Work is in good condition overall. Some light folds in the paper are present on the right hand side. Framed with overall size measuring 36 x 43cm. Please note, this artwork has not been inspected out of the frame.


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Wartime shortages prompted the Melbourne artist and illustrator Eric Thake to print his own Christmas cards in 1941. He kept making cards for nearly forty years, ceasing only when it became too much for his declining energy.

Prints & Multiples

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8422
6:00pm - 28 July 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing virtually, email hannah.ryan@leonardjoel.com.au to book.

* Please note this auction will take place online only, with no physical attendance on 28 July.

CONTACT
Hannah Ryan 03 8825 5666
hannah.ryan@leonardjoel.com.au


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