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CHARLES BLACKMAN
1928-2018

Twin Swing 1966

$18,000–25,000

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© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency, 2020

CHARLES BLACKMAN

1928-2018
Twin Swing 1966

oil on paper on composition board
signed and dated 'Charles Blackman 1966' lower right; inscribed 'CHILDREN - PLAYGROUND / "THE SWING"' verso
49.5 x 74 cm

  • Lot Sold $25,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $30,500 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

The Johnstone Gallery, Brisbane
Private Collection, Brisbane, acquired from the above in August 1966
Private Collection, Brisbane, acquired in the 1980s

Exhibited

"Reflections" by Charles Blackman, The Johnstone Gallery, Brisbane, 14-31 August 1966, no. 8, 'Twin Swing I', or, no. 10, 'Twin Swing II'

Literature

Thomas Shapcott, The Art of Charles Blackman, Andre Deutsch, London, 1989, pp. 165 (illustrated), 257, 'The Schoolyard'

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Specialists

Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art 
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Gary Singer

Chief Executive Officer

Australian & International Art 
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Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art 
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Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art 
Sydney 
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Liza Hallam

Liza Hallam

Administrator

Australian & International Art 
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E: Liza Hallam
Important Australian & International Art

AU0844  |  24 Jun 2020  |  Sydney
6.30PM


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