Papagena 1990

ARTHUR BOYD (1920-1999)

Papagena 1990

oil on canvas
175.0 x 183.0 cm
signed and inscribed lower right: Tamina and Papagena/ WITH THE QUEEN OF THE/ NIGHT arthur Boyd

Provenance:
Estate of the artist, Victoria
Private collection, Victoria

Exhibited:
Fischer Fine Art Ltd., London, 4 July - 3 August 1990 (label attached verso)
The Magic Flute Series and Other Paintings, Pyramid Art Gallery, New York, 14 May - 9 June 1991 (organised by Wagner Art Gallery, Sydney)
The Magic Flute Series, Opera House, Sydney, 3 - 28 September 1991 (organised by Wagner Art Gallery, Sydney), touring to Wagga Wagga City Gallery, New South Wales, 6 February - 8 March 1992; Dubbo Regional Art Gallery, New South Wales, 1 May - 7 June; Grafton Regional Art Gallery, New South Wales, 1 July - 30 August; Brisbane City Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Brisbane, 12 September - 11 October, cat.7 (organised by the Regional Galleries Association of New South Wales, label attached verso)

Estimate: $35000 - 45000

Result Hammer: $26000