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Hans Heysen
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 AUD
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Description
- Hans Heysen
- THE HILLS OF RAPID BAY
- Dated 1957 (lower right)
- Watercolour on paper
- 52 by 67cm
Provenance
The artist
The late Dr and Mrs D. R. Sheumack; purchased from the above in 1957; thence by descent
The late Dr and Mrs D. R. Sheumack; purchased from the above in 1957; thence by descent
Exhibited
The D.R. Sheumack Collection of Australian Paintings, S. H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney, 17 May - 12 June 1983, cat. 56
Literature
David Heysen and Colin Thiele, Hans Heysen Masterpieces, Adelaide: Rigby, 1977, pp. 130-131, (illus. p. 131)
Robyn Christie and Justin Miller, The D.R. Sheumack Collection, Eighty Years of Australian Paintings, Sydney: Sotheby's Australia Pty. Ltd., 1988, pl. 42 (illus.)
Condition
This work appears not to be laid down, but has not been viewed out of its frame. It has slipped in its frame slightly. There are areas of foxing across much of the sky and scattered areas of foxing across the landscape.
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"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."