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ROBERT JOHNSON (1890-1964)
Milking Time circa 1955

oil on on canvas on board
signed lower centre: Robert Johnson
37 x 44.5cm

PROVENANCE
Moreton Galleries, Brisbane, 1955
Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane 1955-2004; deaccessioned 2004 (label verso)
Deutscher~Menzies, Brisbane, Major Fine Art Auction, 22 February 2006, Lot 68
The R.W.Hall Collection, Melbourne

EXHIBITED
Possibly; Robert Johnson, Grosvenor Galleries, Sydney, 30 August - 15 September 1928, cat. 3.
Veterinary Science, Queensland University, Brisbane, 8 February 1965 - 17 April 1975
Supreme Court, Brisbane, 4 September 1975 - 16 February 1978
Agent-General for Queensland, London, 1979

  • Condition: The painted surface presents in sound condition with no significant paint contraction or losses. Small perforation to the top centre edge where the picture has fractionally slipped from the frame. Visible in image two (zoomed in). Minor scuffs and dirt marks consistent with age. Good condition throughout.

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