Lot 119
East Alligator Billabong II 1979
oil on canvas
signed and dated lower right: 79/ Frank Hodgkinson
signed, titled and dated verso
151 x 181.5cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
There is evidence of a previous tear repair to the centre right (repair also visible verso). Pigment loss lower right above the signature, largest loss is 3cm in height. Minor abrasion lower left corner. Very minor crazing in paint (stable) upon very close inspection. Overall frame measuring 153 x 183.5cm.
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Realities Gallery, Melbourne (label on stretcher bar verso)
Corporate collection, Melbourne
Sotheby's, Melbourne, 27 August 2007, lot 251 (label verso)
The National Australia Bank Art Collection (label verso)
Important Works from the NAB Art Collection
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8563
6:00pm - 23 February 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 18 February, 10am - 7pm
Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 February, 10am - 4pm
Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 February, by appointment
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