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Dale Frank
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Dale Frank
- (SELF PORTRAIT WITH SECRET) WITH FOUR THROBBERS. THE FALSE EYES AND BALLS IN HIS HANDS - OR - THE BREACH AND REACH OF TRUE VIOLENT SILENCE AND UNDERSTANDING (DONGERS IN A LOLLY SHOP LIKE CATERPILLAR)
- Bears title on stretcher on reverse; bears artist's name, title and date on gallery label on reverse
- Enamel on canvas
- 201 by 260cm
- Painted in 1993
Provenance
Sherman Galleries, Sydney
Private collection, Sydney; purchased from the above in 1993
Contemporary Art, Christie's, Sydney, 24 May 2005, lot 13
The Austcorp Group Limited Art Collection; purchased from the above
Exhibited
Dale Frank - Recent Paintings and Sculptures, Sherman Galleries, Sydney, 15 July - 14 August 1993, cat. 14 (label on reverse)
Condition
There are two minor scuff marks on the lower right circle approximately 2cm in length (each). There are also very minor scuff marks to the top left and right hand corners. The 5 perforations on the reverse of the canvas are intrinsic to the work. The work is otherwise in 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."