Lot 249
  • 249

William Dobell

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description

  • William Dobell
  • THREE WORKS

Provenance

The Estate of the Late Edwina Baillieu

Condition

Only CAMP appears to be laid down, none of the paintings have been viewed out of their frames. All three works appear to be in good stable 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.
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Catalogue Note

LANDSCAPE WITH NATIVE FIGURES (SKETCH FOR THE ORCHID GATHERERS)
Watercolour, ink and pencil heightened with white on paper
11 by 15.5cm

Painted in 1949

Literature
James Gleeson, William Dobell, Thames and Hudson: London, 1964, p. 164 (illus.)

CAMP
Bears title on reverse
Watercolour and pen heightened with white on paper
13 by 23.5cm

SKETCH FOR GIRLS UNDER PANDANUS TREE
Signed W DOBEll / 51 (lower left)
Watercolour and gouache on paper
14.7 by 11.3cm

Literature
James Gleeson, William Dobell, Thames and Hudson: London, 1964, p. 171 (illus.)