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Lot 61

REX E. BATTARBEE (1893-1973)
Mount Hermannsburg, Finke River 1936
watercolour and pencil on paper
signed and dated lower left: REX BATTARBEE 1936
33.5 x 50cm

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

Sold for $8,500

The work displays some discolouration of the paper as with age, and some light fly spots. This work has not been inspected outside of its frame.
It appears to be in the original frame, with the original mount. Discolouration of the mount, and acid burn around the edges near the image. Framed size 54 x 70cm. (LEONARD JOEL DELIVERY SIZE: SMALL)


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Private collection, South Australia

Fine Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8436
6:00pm - 23 November 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing in Melbourne:
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 November, 10am - 4pm

CONTACT
Olivia Fuller 0388255624
olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au


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