Lot 193
  • 193

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 AUD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Russell Drysdale
  • THREE FIGURE SKETCHES
  • One work is signed and dated 1968 lower right and inscribed 'For Catherine (From Tassie)'; second work is signed lower centre and inscribed 'For Ted who showed me how' lower left; third work is inscribed 'Banjo Patterson/ reveals the source of salt bush/ wax works at Bouddi. Bill' lower centre

  • Each ink on Leicester Gallery, London, Russell Drysdale exhibition cardboard invitations
  • Two works 15 by 12.5cm and one 12.5 by 15cm (3)

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

Overall good original condition. These works are not laid down.
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