BRETT WHITELEY (1939-1992)
Washing the Salt Off 1 1985
Estimate: $1250000 - 1750000
Sold For:
$1550000 hammer
Description
BRETT WHITELEY (1939-1992)
Washing the Salt Off 1 1985
oil on canvas
167.5 x 152.0 cm
signed and dated lower right: brett whiteley July 85
inscribed lower left: at most australian beaches/ showers are provided right on the/ beach, for people who don't like the saltty [sic] feeling.
stamped lower left
Provenance:
Robin Gibson Gallery, Sydney (label attached verso)
Private collection, Sydney
Private collection Sydney since 1988
Exhibited:
Pictures: Sport, Art and Leisure, Robin Gibson Gallery, Sydney, 7 - 25 September 1985 (illus., cat.2)
Estimate: $1250000 - 1750000
Result Hammer: $1550000
Location
VIEWING MELBOURNE
10-13 March 11am-6pm
Menzies Gallery
1 Darling St.,
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
VIEWING SYDNEY
17-23 March 11am-6pm, 1pm-6pm Sunday
Menzies Gallery
12 Todman Avenue
KENSINGTON NSW 2033