- 77
Charles Blackman
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Blackman
- SPRING HILL TWILIGHT
- Signed BLACKMAN (lower right)
- Oil on cardboard
- 61 by 74 cm
- Painted circa 1952
Provenance
The artist
Private collection, Brisbane; purchased from the above circa 1952
Private collection, Brisbane; purchased from the above circa 1952
Condition
There is minor paint loss in the upper right and upper left hand corners along teh frame rebate. The work is otherwise in good original condition. UV inspection confirms there has been no retouching.
"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
Barbara Blackman has confirmed that the the Queenslander house in this painting was her mother's house where she and Charles Blackman stayed in 1952. The floating bald head recalls John Yule, their poet friend who lived nearby in Spring Hill.
We are most grateful to Felicity St. John Moore for her assistance in cataloguing this work.
We are most grateful to Felicity St. John Moore for her assistance in cataloguing this work.