Lot 251
  • 251

FRANK HODGKINSON

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 AUD
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Description

  • Frank Hodgkinson
  • EAST ALLIGATOR BILLABONG II
  • Signed and dated 1979 lower right; inscribed with artist's name, title and date on the reverse
  • Oil on canvas
  • 153 by 183 cm

Provenance

Realities Gallery, Melbourne (label on reverse)
Corporate collection, Melbourne

Condition

Modern silver metal box frame. Not lined with original stretcher. Area of retouching approximately 3cm by 2cm in white area in upper right corner. UV inspection confirms retouching. Canvas appears to have had a small tear that has been patched on the reverse.
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