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Lot 96

PETER JAMES SMITH (born 1954)
The Wreck of the Schomberg, Peterborough, Victoria 1855; Ship Creek, Haast, New Zealand 1866 1996
acrylic, oil, and pencil on paper on board
diptych
signed and dated lower left: Peter James Smith 1996
artist's name, title and date inscribed on each panel verso
92 x 368cm (overall)

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000

Sold for $12,000

Panel 1: In overall good condition, there is bubbling seen on the red exterior edges. There is a minor exposure of paper on the bottom left edge, approximately 2cm in length.
Panel 2: In overall good condition, there is bubbling seen on the red exterior edges.


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Gallery 101, Melbourne 1998
The National Australia Bank Art Collection


In 1855, a ship was found at Peterborough Victoria. Across the next 11 years, ruins of the ship drifted across the Tasman and found their way to Ship Creek at Haast.

Important Works from the NAB Art Collection

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8563
6:00pm - 23 February 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Friday 18 February, 10am - 7pm
Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 February, 10am - 4pm
Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 February, by appointment
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC

CONTACT
Summer Masters
nab.art@leonardjoel.com.au


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