- 72
ARTHUR BOYD
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Arthur Boyd
- CAVE WITH LIGHT
- Oil on canvas
- 122 by 153cm
- Painted in 1991
Provenance
Von Bertouch Galleries, Newcastle
Private Collection, New South Wales, purchased from the above in 1993
Exhibited
Arthur Boyd: the Magic Flute series and other paintings, 'Mars' drawings and graphics, Wagner Art Gallery/Sydney Opera House and tour of New South Wales regional galleries, 1991 - 92, cat. 11
Arthur Boyd - paintings, collographs, etchings, Von Bertouch Galleries, Newcastle, 30th Anniversary Exhibition, March 19 - April 12 1993, cat. 10
Condition
The work is in a black box frame. The work appears 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.
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
This work is accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity signed by Yvonne Boyd and dated 1999. This letter states, 'Arthur painted this 'Cave of Light' as part of the backgrounds intended for the proposed production of Mozart's "Magic Flute". I can authentic [sic] it as Arthur Boyd's work.'