Bertram Mackennal (1863-1931)
Sappho (possibly Reflections) c1921
Estimate: $25000 - 35000
Sold For:
$24000 hammer
Description
Bertram Mackennal (1863-1931)
Sappho (possibly Reflections) c1921
bronze on marble base
42.0 x 17.5 x 26.0 cm (including base)
signed to base: Mackennal
Provenance:
Christie's, Melbourne, 27 April 1998, lot 34 (as Nude)
Private collection, Sydney
Exhibited:
Fine Art Society, Melbourne, 16 - 29 May 1928 (another example)
Reference:
Edwards, D., Bertram Mackennal: The Fifth Balnaves Sculpture Project, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 2007, p.113 (illus.)
Estimate: $25000 - 35000
Result Hammer: $24000