Lot 67

There are unpainted sections of the board which are visible around the figure. This is not pigment loss, likely intended by the artist. There is some surface dirt which is consistent with the age of the work. however it would benefit from a clean. The frame is in overall good condition and is gold and decorative.


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Caleb G. Roberts (son the artist and sitter) (label verso)
Thence by descent, Norah J. Roberts (wife of Caleb) [Accompanied by a note from Norah J. Roberts dated 3 Sept 1975, certifying Caleb G. Robert's (artist's son) original note verso]
Joseph Brown, Melbourne, 1976

Joseph Brown, Melbourne 1975, cat.23, illus.

Reference: Topliss, H., Tom Roberts, 1856-1931; A Catalogue Raisonne, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1985, p.95, cat.71., illus.no.27

Lillie Williamson was Tom Roberts' wife, (m.1896- 1928)