Russell Drysdale
(1912 - 1981)
OLD TIMERS OF THE KIMBERLEYS, 1961
pen and ink on paper
22.0 x 33.0 cm (sight)
44.0 x 52.5 cm (sheet)
signed with initials, dated and inscribed with title lower centre: Old Timers of the Kimberleys. R.D. 61
inscribed lower centre: Captain (they are argue endlessly and / with great contentment during / their rare meetings . / Page
Estimate:
$6,000 - $9,000
Sold:
$6,136 (inc. BP)
© Courtesy Russell Drysdale Estate
lot details
Russell Drysdale (1912 - 1981)
OLD TIMERS OF THE KIMBERLEYS, 1961
pen and ink on paper
22.0 x 33.0 cm (sight)
44.0 x 52.5 cm (sheet)
44.0 x 52.5 cm (sheet)
signed with initials, dated and inscribed with title lower centre: Old Timers of the Kimberleys. R.D. 61
inscribed lower centre: Captain (they are argue endlessly and / with great contentment during / their rare meetings . / Page
inscribed lower centre: Captain (they are argue endlessly and / with great contentment during / their rare meetings . / Page
Provenance
Joseph Brown Gallery, Melbourne
Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above on 7 May 1982
This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Condition:
This work is in good and stable condition.
The paper sheet is not laid down and has discoloured over time, particularly to the extreme upper left corner.
The sepia ink pigments have faded over time.