Lot 38
Artist's Book of Thirty Seven Works (Musicians) 6-11-83 to 26-11-83
watercolour and gouache on paper (37)
each sheet dated verso
inscribed verso, p. 6: "...a self-contained unfurnished idiot" / "...pull up a floor board and I'll tell you a ...... story" / ..."on a ship at Toolberry Dix"
30 x 28cm (sheet, each)
Estimate $20,000 - $25,000
Work is in overall good condition, there are no apparent tears or major creases. The second page has become loose from the binding of the book. There are handling marks and light creases across the pages, integral to the medium and paper used. There are small dog-ear folds on the right hand corners of 6 of the pages. Please contact the Art Department for images of each page.
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Estate of the Artist
Private collection, Melbourne
© Courtesy of the Estate of Dorothy Braund
Women Artists
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8429
6:00pm - 19 October 2021
Online
VIEWING
Viewing Virtually:
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 October, 10am - 4pm
CONTACT
Hannah Ryan
hannah.ryan@leonardjoel.com.au
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