Western Desert Dreaming 1987

John Coburn (1925-2006)

Western Desert Dreaming 1987

oil on canvas
181.5 x 303.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Coburn 87

signed, dated and inscribed verso: JOHN COBURN/ WESTERN DESERT DREAMING/ OIL 1987

Provenance:

Macquarie Galleries, Sydney

Private collection, Sydney

Exhibited:

John Coburn, Macquarie Galleries, Sydney, 23 June - 11 July 1987

On loan to the University of Wollongong, New South Wales, c2000 - 2005

John Coburn: Five Decades, S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney, 17 January - 21 March 2004

Reference:

Amadio, N., John Coburn: Paintings, Craftsman House, Sydney, 1988, pp.168, 205 (illus. p.169)

Klepac, L., John Coburn: The Spirit of Colour, The Beagle Press, Sydney, 2003, pp.92, 96, 215, cat.97 (illus. pp.136-137)

Estimate: $70000 - 90000

Result Hammer: $90000