Lot 192
  • 192

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description

  • Russell Drysdale
  • BOY WITH LIZARDS
  • Signed and inscribed 'For Katherine & Ted/ With love for Xmas/ from Maisie X Tass D. 1965' lower right
  • Ink and watercolour on paper
  • 29.5 by 35 cm

Provenance

Gift from the artist to the Edward Ardizzone RA (1900-1979); fellow artist and friend of the Drysdales; thence by descent
Private collection, United Kingdom

Condition

The paper has yellowed consistent with the works age. This work is not laid down. There is a 10mm tear lower centre.
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