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Lot 188

DENNIS THORPE (born 1979)
Charcoal Koala 2020
charcoal on paper
35 x 25cm

Estimate $140 - $200

Sold for $180

Backed and wrapped for protection.

*Shipping and framing are an additional cost.


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This sketch by Dennis Thorpe of Australia's beloved koala possesses an edgy, textural quality and is brimming with character.

Dennis Thorpe is an emerging artist who works in a range of mediums. He is interested in Australiana and his local context and harnesses his quirky, idiosyncratic drawing style to represent local business and street scenes. Drawing on personal subject matter, he often uses humour to express his diverse ideas.

Thorpe has been working at Arts Project Australia since 2018 and has exhibited in annual group exhibitions.

Arts Project Australia: Virtual Gala

AUCTION
Sale: IT025
6:00pm - 1 December 2020
Online

VIEWING
Viewing online only

CONTACT
Keryn Gilchrist
keryn.gilchrist@leonardjoel.com.au


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