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Lot 66

A CARVED HARDWOOD AUSTRALIAN FAUNAL PANEL ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT PRENZEL
1920s–1930s
The rectangular panel carved in deep relief with a perched kookaburra and kangaroos in an open landscape framed by eucalyptus trees, the background with carved and incised details throughout, mounted (apparently later) on a hardwood support panel with bevelled edges as a frame
61cm high, 70cm overall (the carved panel alone 52.5cm high, 60.5cm wide)

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000

Unsold


Private collection, Sandringham, Melbourne, acquired some decades ago
Thence gifted to the vendor, circa 2010


According to information passed to the vendor by the previous owner, the panel was one of a pair originally fitted within the head or foot board of a bed in a house Sandringham or Black Rock, Melbourne.

Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8785
6:00pm - 7 July 2025
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Fri 4 - Sun 6 July, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au

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