- 64
William Dobell
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- William Dobell
- SELF PORTRAIT
- Signed DOBELL (lower right)
- Oil on composition board
- 17.5 by 17.5cm
- Painted circa 1965
Provenance
Paintings from the Dr Joseph Brown Collection, Christie's, Melbourne, 17 May 2005, lot 56
Private collection, Sydney; purchased from the above
Literature
Daniel Thomas, Outlines of Australian Art - The Joseph Brown Collection (3rd edition), Melbourne, 1989, p. 65, pl. 183 (illus.)
Condition
There is a deep scratch into the board approximately 4cm in length (lower left hand corner). This work is otherwise in good original condition.
"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."
"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
This self-portrait was painted at Wangi Wangi near Newcastle in New South Wales