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WILLIAM DEXTER (1818-1860)
Story of the Two Owls in Arabian Nights
oil on canvas
signed 'W. Dexter' lower left
83.5 x 70.5cm
PROVENANCE
William Lynch, a pupil of the artist.
Probably sold when the Lynch Collection was auctioned in 1903 by Gemmel, Tucker & Co.
Estate of the Late Dame Mabel Brooks.
Private Collection, Melbourne
LITERATURE
Table Talk, 6 February, 1891, p. 4 . This article described the collection of William Lynch and noted that 'the Story of the Two owls in the Arabian Nights' is the subject of another fine picture by this artist.'
Sold for $3,400
Lot 221
Story of the Two Owls in Arabian Nights
oil on canvas
signed 'W. Dexter' lower left
83.5 x 70.5cm
PROVENANCE
William Lynch, a pupil of the artist.
Probably sold when the Lynch Collection was auctioned in 1903 by Gemmel, Tucker & Co.
Estate of the Late Dame Mabel Brooks.
Private Collection, Melbourne
LITERATURE
Table Talk, 6 February, 1891, p. 4 . This article described the collection of William Lynch and noted that 'the Story of the Two owls in the Arabian Nights' is the subject of another fine picture by this artist.'
Estimate $2,500 - $4,500
Sunday Fine Art Sale March
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5614
2:00pm - 25 March 2012
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
CONTACT
Nicole Salvo
nicole.salvo@leonardjoel.com.au
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