BRETT WHITELEY
1939-1992
An Orange Flower 1969-1970
Estimate $150,000 – $250,000
BRETT WHITELEY
1939-1992
An Orange Flower 1969-1970
oil and mixed media on composition board
signed, dated and inscribed 'Brett / Whiteley 69-70 / (going for a walk / in Fiji and seeing) / an orange flower.' verso
58 x 44.6 cm
- Lot Sold $350,000 (Hammer Price)
- $429,545 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Brett Whiteley, Sydney
Australian Galleries, Melbourne
Harry Oviss, Melbourne, acquired from the above on 11 August 1970
The Estate of the Late Harry Oviss, Melbourne
Exhibited
Kathie Sutherland, Brett Whiteley: Catalogue Raisonné, Schwartz City, Melbourne, 2020, cat. no. 50.69, Vol. 1, p. 392 (illustrated), Vol. 7, p. 209
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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 |
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 |
David MackayGallery Manager Sydney |