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EDWARD ROPER
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 AUD
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Description
- Edward Roper
- POSSUM SHOOTING
- Signed lower right; bears title and inscription 'Moonlight Nights are chosen for this sport' on label on reverse, over earlier label inscribed 'The Mid... illeg.', over earlier inscription '...ddle Falls'
- Oil on canvas
- 53.5 by 43.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection, United Kingdom
Exhibited
Colonial Fine Art Exhibition: Exhibition of Australian and New Zealand, American & Canadian Oil Paintings and Water Colour Drawing, Burlington Gallery, London, under the patronage of Sir Saul Samuel KCMG, between 1882-1886, cat. 93, titled A fine night for Possums (Phalangers)
Condition
Traditional style ornate frame with some sections missing, gold painted with gold slip. Original stretcher, not lined. Drying cracks mainly in figure shooting (appears to be stable). Overall surface dirt. Several fly spots visible with UV inspection.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The night-time possum-hunting scene was evidently a favourite subject. Another version in oil is held in the National Gallery of Canada, while the National Library of Australia holds a Christmas card featuring the same composition in reverse, and with marginal decorations of possums and flowering gum trees.