BRETT WHITELEY
1939-1992
The Robin and the Moon 1981
Estimate $600,000 – $800,000
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY
BRETT WHITELEY
1939-1992
The Robin and the Moon 1981
oil on canvas
signed 'brett whiteley' lower left; dated '81' lower right; signed, dated and inscribed 'brett whiteley "The robin and the moon" '81' verso (frame)
86.5 x 86.5 cm
frame: original, Brett Lichtenstein, Sydney
- Lot Sold $900,000 (Hammer Price)
- $1,098,000 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Robin Gibson Gallery, Sydney
Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
Stanley & Co, Sydney, April 1999
Eva Breuer Art Dealer, Sydney, acquired from the above
Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
Exhibited
Fine Australian Paintings III, Eva Breuer Art Dealer, Sydney, 1999, no. 2, illustrated
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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 |