Lot 56

In good condition consistent with age.
The board has likely been repurposed by the artist, and so displays inherent curves, holes, and textures (paint sits atop these). However, there are also some possible minor losses after the time of creation, mostly around the far edges of the board and so easily concealable.
The work is housed in an artist's made frame. Overall framed size 56.5 x 87cm.
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Kozminsky, Melbourne
Ballarat Art Gallery, Fundraising Auction
Private collection, Melbourne

Roger Kemp's early works reveal the influence of Cezanne that was infiltrating the George Bell School within Melbourne from the 1930s. Kemp took this influence to another level, obsessing with energy, movement and rhythm, and turning the figure into an abstract symbol. The paint surface in these earlier works was inherently rough and dry - a further example of Kemp's spontaneity and artistic vigour during this perod.

© Kemp Estate