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Rupert Bunny
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 AUD
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Description
- Rupert Bunny
- OVERLOOKING PORT VENDRES
- Signed with monogram (lower left); bears title (on reverse)
- Oil on canvas
- 53.5 by 63.5cm
- Painted circa 1926
Provenance
Mrs Tristan Buesst, Melbourne
Clune Galleries, Sydney, 1969
Private collection, Sydney
Clune Galleries, Sydney, 1969
Private collection, Sydney
Exhibited
New Gallery, Melbourne, 1 - 13 November 1926, cat. 73
Athenaeum Gallery, Melbourne, 1 - 12 March 1927cat. 38
Aspects of the work of Rupert Bunny, Clune Galleries, Sydney, September 1969, cat. 8
Athenaeum Gallery, Melbourne, 1 - 12 March 1927cat. 38
Aspects of the work of Rupert Bunny, Clune Galleries, Sydney, September 1969, cat. 8
Literature
Clive Turnbull and Tristan Buesst, The art of Rupert Bunny, Sydney: Ure Smith, 1948, p.72
Condition
There are some minor areas of paint loss (lower left hand edge) against the frame rebate. The work is otherwise in good original condition. The painting is not lined and has its original stretcher. UV inspection confirms there has been no retouching or restoration.
"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
We are most grateful to David Thomas for his assistance in cataloguing this work.