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J. J. Hilder
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- J. J. Hilder
- GREY GOLD, DORA CREEK
- Signed and dated J.J. HILDER / 1915 (lower right)
- Watercolour on paper
- 24.5 by 19.5cm
Provenance
Sir Baldwin Spencer, Melbourne
S. A. Parker Pty. Ltd., Sydney
The late Dr and Mrs D. R. Sheumack, Sydney; purchased from the above in 1954; thence by descent
S. A. Parker Pty. Ltd., Sydney
The late Dr and Mrs D. R. Sheumack, Sydney; purchased from the above in 1954; thence by descent
Exhibited
Loan exhibition of the work of J. J. Hilder, Royal Society of Artist's, Sydney, July 1916, cat. 54
The Baldwin Spencer Collection of Australian Pictures & Works of Art, Fine Art Society's Gallery, Melbourne, May 1919, cat. 106
North Shore Festival of Arts Historic Exhibition of Colonial & Sirius Cove Painters, Artlovers' Gallery, Sydney, 1963, cat. 96 (as 'Dora Creek Harmony in Brown')
The D. R. Sheumack Collection of Australian Paintings, S. H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney, 17 May - 12 June 1983, cat. 60
The Baldwin Spencer Collection of Australian Pictures & Works of Art, Fine Art Society's Gallery, Melbourne, May 1919, cat. 106
North Shore Festival of Arts Historic Exhibition of Colonial & Sirius Cove Painters, Artlovers' Gallery, Sydney, 1963, cat. 96 (as 'Dora Creek Harmony in Brown')
The D. R. Sheumack Collection of Australian Paintings, S. H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney, 17 May - 12 June 1983, cat. 60
Literature
Sydney Ure Smith and Bertram Stevens (eds.), J. J. Hilder Water-Colourist, Sydney: Tyrells, 1916, n.p. (illus.), cat. 54
Catalogue of the loan exhibition of the work of J. J. Hilder, Held at the Society of Artists' Rooms, Sydney
The Baldwin Spencer Collection of Australian Pictures and Works of Art, Fine Art Society's Galleries, Melbourne, 1919, p. 16 (illus., fig. 11)
Robyn Christie and Justin Miller, The D. R. Sheumack Collection, Eighty Years of Australian Paintings, Sydney: Sotheby's Australia Pty. Ltd., 1988, pl. 58 (illus.)
Condition
The paper has slightly yellowed and faded, consistent with its age. The work has not been viewed out of its frame but appears to be in good condition.
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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."