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WILLIAM BOISSEVAIN (1927-2023)
Crocodile and Ibis 1981

oil on composition board
signed and dated lower right: W BOISSEVAIN '81
90.5 x 121cm (image size)
100 x 130.5 x 3.5cm (frame size)

PROVENANCE
Private collection, Sydney, acquired circa 1985
Thence by descent
Menzies, Melbourne, Australian & International Fine Art & Sculpture, 27 February 2020, Lot 113
Private collection, Melbourne

  • Condition: The painting is most likely housed in it's original timber gilt frame with linen slip.
    The painted surface area appears to be very stable. There is no obvious paint contraction / cracking or major paint loss. Slight discolouration / dirt marks consistent with age. Areas of sporadic scuffing to the image; most prominent on the top edge. The composition board is flat and no bowing issues. The signature is sound. No major scuffing to the edges of the painted surface area where the artwork meets the frame. There is no visible indication that the artwork has had any conservation. This work is in good, sound, original condition.


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