JOHN RUSSELL
1858-1930
Portofino (1920)
Estimate $150,000 – $200,000
THE DAVID NEWBY COLLECTION OF AUSTRALIAN ART, SYDNEY
JOHN RUSSELL
1858-1930
Portofino (1920)
oil on canvas on board
signed 'JR' lower right
50 x 58 cm
- Lot Sold $220,000 (Hammer Price)
- $268,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Mr Daniel Russell, Scotland, by descent from the artist
Australian, International & Contemporary Paintings, Christie's Australia, Melbourne, 19 April 2005, lot 68, illustrated
Mr David Newby, Sydney, acquired from the above
The David Newby Collection of Australian Art, Sydney
Exhibited
John Peter Russell 1858-1931: Australian Impressionist, Wildenstein & Co. Ltd, London, July – August 1965, no. 35, 'Portofino c. 1920'
Literature
D.J. Finlay, 'John Peter Russell and His Friends', Art and Australia, Sydney, Vol. 3, No. 1, June 1965, p. 43 (illustrated)
Ann Galbally, The Art of John Peter Russell, Sun Books, Melbourne, 1977, cat. no. 258, 'Portofino, Italy', p. 112
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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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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Sally UpjohnAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Sally Upjohn |
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Liza HallamAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam |