Robert Prenzel (1866-1941)
A relief carved panel depicting a kookaburra perched on a leafy eucalyptus branch, circa 1912
Estimate $15,000 – $20,000
carved 'R. Prenzel 1912' to the lower left branch, ink stamp 'ROBT PRENZEL / TOORAK ROAD / SOUTH YARRA / EUROPEAN LABOUR ONLY' to the reverse
59 x 97cm (overall)
Condition Report
Overall surface dust. Hairline split running through the lower section of the Kookaburra's tail and into the backboard. Horizontal split to the backboard at the upper left hand section, running from the edge of the panel toward the Kookaburra's head. Losses and abraisions throughout, varying from medium to heavy, particularly to the gum nuts, the frame and to the body of the Kookaburra. Wear to the tip of the Kookaburra's beak, however the beak itself is intact. Areas of surface scratching to the backboard, particular to the lower left side beneath the Kookaburra and to the middle right hand side beneath the cluster of leaves. Carved signature to the front clear; ink stamp to the reverse clear. Areas of heavy wear and medium to heavy surface scratching to the reverse.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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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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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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