♡ JO SWEATMAN (1872-1956) Still Life (Pink Poppies) oil on canvas signed lower right: Jo Sweatman 49.5 x 39.5cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne Thence by descent OTHER NOTES: Jo was an important figure of her time and she spent her early years studying under Bernard Hall and Frederick McCubbin at the National Gallery School. She was involved in the Victorian Artists' Society, but her increasing support for Max Meldrum and the tonalist school led her to be ousted from the group along with her friend and fellow artist A.M.E. Bale. She was also heavily involved in the development of the artist community of Warrandyte in Melbourne, and in her later years, built her home next door to Clara Southern Estimate $1,600-2,600 Condition: Very small loss lower left side (pin-head sized). The work has been viewed under UV light displaying small areas that fluoresce (mid left hand side and mid right) indicating previous repair. However, there is no indication of repair from the back of the canvas. Possibly original frame, overall size measuring 58 x 47cm. (LEONARD JOEL CONTACTLESS DELIVERY $88 within 20km of Melbourne premises) The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
♡ JO SWEATMAN (1872-1956) Still Life (Pink Poppies) oil on canvas signed lower right: Jo Sweatman 49.5 x 39.5cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne Thence by descent OTHER NOTES: Jo was an important figure of her time and she spent her early years studying under Bernard Hall and Frederick McCubbin at the National Gallery School. She was involved in the Victorian Artists' Society, but her increasing support for Max Meldrum and the tonalist school led her to be ousted from the group along with her friend and fellow artist A.M.E. Bale. She was also heavily involved in the development of the artist community of Warrandyte in Melbourne, and in her later years, built her home next door to Clara Southern Estimate $1,600-2,600 Condition: Very small loss lower left side (pin-head sized). The work has been viewed under UV light displaying small areas that fluoresce (mid left hand side and mid right) indicating previous repair. However, there is no indication of repair from the back of the canvas. Possibly original frame, overall size measuring 58 x 47cm. (LEONARD JOEL CONTACTLESS DELIVERY $88 within 20km of Melbourne premises) The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
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