Sidney Nolan (1917-1992)

oil on hard board, signed l.r.c. ‘Nolan’

Measurements:

152 x 122 cm

Provenance:

Bonython Art Gallery, 1964, Elliot Aldridge Collection, Christies, Australian Paintings, Melbourne, 11/03/1971, Lot No. 82, Christopher Day Gallery, Collection of Barry Taffs; 1982, Savill Galleries, Important Private Collection, Sydney since 1989

Exhibited:

Sidney Nolan: Exhibition of Recent African Paintings, Bonython Art Gallery March 8, 1964, Cat No. 6, Probably exhibited at the Adelaide Festival of Arts, 1970, South Australian School of Art

Reference:

Illustrated Art and Australia, Dec 1967, p 514, 'Ethiopia; this was my favourite piece from the African show in 1964', Kim Bonython

• EStimate $30,000 - $50,000
• sold $38,400 Incl BP