LLOYD REES
1895-1988
The Morning Ferry 1981
Estimate $250,000 – $350,000
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY
LLOYD REES
1895-1988
The Morning Ferry 1981
oil on canvas
signed and dated 'L REES 81' lower left
122 x 152 cm
- Lot Sold $380,000 (Hammer Price)
- $463,600 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Realities Gallery, Melbourne
Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above in 1982
Savill Galleries, Sydney
Mr Basil Sellers AM, Sydney, acquired from the above in 1992
Important Australian Art, Sotheby's Australia, Melbourne, 23 November 2009, lot 42, illustrated
Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
Exhibited
Lloyd Rees, Realities Gallery, Melbourne, 1-26 March 1982, no. 12
Literature
Robert Rooney, 'New Waves for Old Traditions, The Age, Melbourne, 17 March 1982, p. 10
Gary Catalano, 'City of Light', The National Times, Sydney, 21-27 March 1982, p. 36
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |