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John Olsen
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 AUD
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Description
- John Olsen
- TOWARDS THE VOID I
- Signed John / Olsen (lower right); signed John Olsen (upper right); bears artist's name, title and date on gallery label on reverse
- Oil on canvas
- 136 by 121cm
- Painted in 1975
Provenance
Australian Galleries, Melbourne
Savill Galleries, Sydney (bears label on reverse)
Mr Basil Sellers AM, Sydney; purchased from the above
Savill Galleries, Sydney (bears label on reverse)
Mr Basil Sellers AM, Sydney; purchased from the above
Exhibited
Five decades of Australian Painting 1930 - 1980, Savill Galleries, Sydney, 5 May - 5 June 1989
Literature
Five decades of Australian Painting 1930 - 1980, Sydney: Savill Galleries, 1989, pl. 57 (illus.)
Condition
There is some light surface dirt scattered in the lower right hand corner and some minor surface dirt on the impasto areas (lower left) - this work would benefit from a light surface clean. The canvas is not laid down, but supported with a backing board. UV inpsection confirms there has been no retouching or restoration.
"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."