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John Olsen
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 AUD
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Description
- John Olsen
- LAKE EYRE, THE DESERT SEA
- Signed and inscribed with title in image John/ Olsen/ L. Eyre the Desert Sea; inscribed with title and dated Barry Stern's/ Exhibiting/ Gallery/ April 1978 (lower right)
Watercolour and gouache on paper
- 106 by 75cm
- John Olsen - Lake Eyre the Desert Sea, Barry Stern Gallery, April 1978 (this work was used as the advertising image for this exhibition)
Provenance
Barry Stern Gallery, Sydney
Australian + International Fine Art, Deutscher-Menzies, Sydney, 13 March 2007, lot 62
Private collection, Sydney; purchased from the above
Condition
There is slight yellowing around the edges of the paper and a faint horizontal crease across the top of the paper. The work is floated within the frame, showing all margins and is not laid down. The work is otherwise in good original condition.
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"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."