Lot 119
  • 119

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 AUD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Rover Thomas (Joolama)
  • CROSSROADS 1990
  • Signed on the reverse and bears Duancan Kentish catalogue number 001/90

  • Natural earth pigments on linen
  • 137 by 101 cm

Provenance

This painting was commissioned directly from the artist, by Duncan Kentish, at Warmun (Turkey Creek) in January 1990
Private collection, Adelaide

Condition

The white ochres along the top right hand corner and along the right edge of the image reproduction appear to have faded but there is no evidence of paint loss, see catalogue illustration. There is some slight scuffing to the edges which are consistent with age and use. The work is in good condition. The paitning is housed in a box frame.
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Catalogue Note

Cf. Roads Meeting, 1987, in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia, in Thomas, R. et al, Roads Cross: The paintings of Rover Thomas, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, 1994, p.19, illus