ALBERT TUCKER
1914-1999
John Batman Encounters Eliza Callaghan 1971
$100,000–140,000
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART FROM THE SELWYN & RENATA LITTON COLLECTION
ALBERT TUCKER
1914-1999
John Batman Encounters Eliza Callaghan 1971
synthetic polymer paint on composition board
signed and dated 'Tucker 71' lower right; inscribed 'JOHN BATMAN ENCOUNTERS ELIZA CALLAGHAN' verso
71.5 x 91.5 cm
- Lot Sold $100,000 (Hammer Price)
- $122,727 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Albert Tucker, Melbourne
Barbara Tucker, Melbourne, acquired from the above
Australian and International Fine Art, Bonhams & Goodman, Melbourne, 23 April 2008, lot 68, illustrated
Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
Smith & Singer (trading as Sotheby's Australia)
Selwyn and Renata Litton, Sydney, acquired from the above on 12 December 2011
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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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Emily WalkerAdministrator, Art Australian & International Art |
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David MackayGallery Manager Sydney |