(A Collection of Three Works on Paper) 1955-56

SIDNEY NOLAN (1917-1972)

(A Collection of Three Works on Paper) 1955-56

oil on paper (3)
30.5 x 25.5 cm (each)
comprising:
(i) (Monkey and Figure) 1955
30.5 x 25.5 cm; 58.5 x 51.0 cm (framed)
signed and dated lower right: Nolan/ 1955
signed with initial and dated verso: Dec 15th 55./ N.

(ii) (Horned Figure) 1956
25.5 x 30.5 cm; 53.5 x 56.0 cm (framed)
signed with initial lower left: N.
signed with initial and dated verso: 24-1-56/ N

(iii) Hydra (Figure in Bush) 1956
30.5 x 25.5 cm; 58.5 x 51.0 cm (framed)
signed with initial lower centre: N.
signed with initial, dated and inscribed verso: 16-1-56./ N. Hydra.

Provenance:
Acquired from the artist, private collection, Sydney
Eva Breuer Art Dealer, Sydney
The Estate of Eva Breuer, Sydney
Menzies, Melbourne, 25 June 2015, lots 131, 133 and 184 ((ii) as Untitled (Horned Beast) and (iii) as Hydra)
Private collection, Melbourne

Exhibited:
(ii) and (iii) Nolan: 1917-1992, Eva Breuer Art Dealer, Sydney, 2007, cat.50, 51 (illus. exhibition catalogue, p.75)

Estimate: $12000 - 15000

Result Hammer: $14000

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