JEFFREY SMART
1921-2013
The Game 1954
Estimate $150,000 – $200,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE
JEFFREY SMART
1921-2013
The Game 1954
oil on composition board
signed and dated 'JEFFREY SMART 54' lower right; signed and inscribed "BALL "GAME" Jeffrey Smart 35 gns' verso (on frame)
69 x 92 cm
frame: original, maker unknown
- Lot Sold $140,000 (Hammer Price)
- $170,800 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Mr William Thompson, Sydney, acquired from the above in November 1955 for 30 gns
Australian and International Paintings, including Contemporary Australian Art, Christie's Australia, Melbourne, 1 May 2000, lot 129, illustrated
Private Collection, Victoria, acquired from the above
Exhibited
Autumn Exhibition, Contemporary Art Society, David Jones' Art Gallery, April – May 1954, no. 125, 35 gns
Literature
Peter Quartermaine, Jeffrey Smart, Gryphon Books, Melbourne, 1983, cat. no. 315, p. 106, '1957'
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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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