Beschreibung:

JEFFREY MAKIN (born 1943) Heidelberg 1976 oil on canvas double-sided with female nude verso signed and dated lower right: Makin 1976 artist's name, date and 'Whittlesea' inscribed verso 197 x 151.5cm PROVENANCE: The National Australia Bank Art Collection (label verso) EXHIBITIONS: The Seventies: Australian Paintings and Tapestries From the Collection of National Australia Bank, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 15 October - 28 November 1982 LITERATURE: Lindsay, R. (ed.), The Seventies: Australian Paintings and Tapestries From the Collection of National Australia Bank, The National Bank of Australasia, Melbourne, 1982, pl. 63, p. 76 (illus.) "While the fundamental purpose of Art is still knowledge and invention, the Australian landscape remains, for me, a model of the most individual and beautiful kind. I would hope that after an intuitive response to the landscape this purpose would further individualise my paintings, creating a sense of place, and metaphors that are equivalent of reality rather than a reproduction" (Artist's Statement, p. 76) Estimate $6,000-8,000 Condition: Work is in overall good condition. The lines of the reverse painting are evident in the vertical centre of the work. Very slight marks seen in the sky, potentially from handling in the framing process. Framed size measuring 201 x 154.5cm. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to physically inspect item, or book a virtual viewing or request further images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report