Lot 20
Top Hat, Ubu Roi 1986
oil on linen
signed and dated lower right: David / Larwill '86
183 x 188.5cm
Estimate $9,000 - $12,000
There are small tears/holes in the linen at evenly spaced sections along the bottom edge, these appear inherent. Some surface dirt, especially towards the edges and following the line of the stretcher bar. Newly framed in a light wood box frame, with overall size 185 x 193cm
(LEONARD JOEL DELIVERY SIZE: LARGE)
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Commissioned by Black Ink Theatre Company, Canberra 1986
Private collection, Melbourne
In 1986, David Larwill was commissioned to produce the poster and set design for the play, Ubu Roi, by Alfred Jarry at the Australian National University in Canberra.
© David Larwill / Copyright Agency 2021
Fine Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8436
6:00pm - 23 November 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
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Friday 19 - Sunday 21 November, 10am - 4pm
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