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Arthur Streeton
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 AUD
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Description
- Arthur Streeton
- GRAND CANAL, VENICE
- Signed A.S (lower right); bears artist's name and alternate title Palazzo Labia Venice (on reverse)
- Oil on canvas
- 34.5 by 44.5cm
- Painted in 1908
Provenance
James R. Lawson's Auctioneers, Sydney, 1969
The late Dr and Mrs D. R. Sheumack, Sydney; purchased from the above; thence by descent
Exhibited
The D. R. Sheumack Collection of Australian Paintings, S. H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney, 15 May - 12 June 1983, cat. 99
Literature
Robyn Christie and Justin Miller, The D. R. Sheumack Collection, Eighty Years of Australian Paintings, Sydney: Sotheby's Australia Pty. Ltd., 1988, pl. 19 (illus.)
Anne Galbally, Arthur Streeton, Melbourne: Lansdowne Press, 1969, p. 83, cat. 139
Condition
This work is unlined and has the original stretcher. There is an area of stable fine drying cracks (lower left). This painting has recently been professionally cleaned and varnished. It is is 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
We are most grateful to Oliver Streeton for his assistance in catalogue this work.