Performer 1968

George Baldessin (1939-1978)

Performer 1968

etching, aquatint and colour stencil
37.5 x 49.5 cm (image)
signed and dated lower right: George Baldessin 68

numbered lower left: ed 25

titled and inscribed lower centre: 'performer' for Alison

edition of 25

Provenance:
Sotheby's, Melbourne, 27 September 1992, lot 36

Private collection, Melbourne

Exhibited:
George Baldessin: Sculpture and Etchings: A Memorial Exhibition, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1983, cat.51 (another example)

George Baldessin: Complete Etchings, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Victoria, 1974, cat.146 (another example)

Reference:
Kolenberg., J., George Baldessin Estate: Prints 1963 - 1978, Australian Galleries, Melbourne, 1997, p.46, cat.163 (illus., another example)

Lindsay, R. & Holloway, M., George Baldessin: Sculpture and Etchings, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1983, p.72, cat.51 (another example)

Edquist., H., George Baldessin: Paradox & Persuasion, Australian Galleries, Melbourne, 2009, p.139 (illus. p.138, another example)

Estimate: $3000 - 3500

Result Hammer: $4500