Lot 381

There are several areas of shrinkage and some flaking away of the paint, principally in the darker brown passages of the bird's head, the branch, and some leaves (all as visible in the catalogue photos); otherwise, generally in good condition consistent with age.


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Artemis Auctions, Australian and International Art, Melbourne, 27 April 2009, lot 175 (unsold)
Joshua McClelland Print Room, Melbourne, from whom acquired by Terence Lane in June, 2010