Lot #16 - Sidney Nolan
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Auction House:Smith & Singer
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Sale Name:Important Australian & International Art
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Sale Date:24 Jun 2020 ~ 6.30pm (AEST)
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Lot #:16
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Lot Description:Sidney Nolan
(1917-1992)
Kelly Head
oil on paper
30.5 x 25.5 cm
inscribed 'I have no intention of asking mercy / for myself of any mortal man, or / apologizing, but I wish to give timely / warning that if my people do not get / justice, and those innocents released from / prison, and the police wear their uniform, I shall be forced to seek revenge of / everything of the human race for the future / .... for I need no lead or powder to / revenge my cause .... and a sweet / goodbye from. / Edward Kelly, a forced / outlaw' -
Provenance:Sidney Nolan, London; Private Collection, London, acquired from the above; Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above
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Estimate:A$10,000 - 15,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Art
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