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PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

IAN FAIRWEATHER
1891-1974

Chinatown (1962)

Estimate $220,000 – $280,000

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© The Estate of Ian Fairweather. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia

PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

IAN FAIRWEATHER

1891-1974
Chinatown (1962)

synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on composition board
signed indistinctly and inscribed 'China Town' lower centre
74.5 x 97.5 cm
frame: original, maker unknown, Sydney

  • Lot Sold $310,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $378,200 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

The Macquarie Galleries, Sydney
Mr Mervyn Horton, Sydney, acquired from the above in August 1962, for £105.0.0
Barry Stern Gallery, Sydney
Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above on 2 June 1966

Exhibited

Ian Fairweather, The Macquarie Galleries, Sydney, 15-27 August 1962, no. 4, 100 gns
Mixed Exhibition, Barry Stern Gallery, Sydney, 1 June 1966, no. 1

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Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

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Australian & International Art
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Australian & International Art
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Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
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E: Fiona Hayward

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
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E: Brett Ballard
Sally Upjohn

Sally Upjohn

Administrator

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
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E: Sally Upjohn
Liza Hallam

Liza Hallam

Administrator

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E: Liza Hallam
Important Australian Art

AU0813B  |  3 May 2017  |  Sydney
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