♡ MARGARET PRESTON (1875-1963) Flannel Flowers and Sturt's Desert Pea woodcut initialled in plate 12.9 x 12.7cm (sheet) PROVENANCE: Miss Eirene Mort Miss Margaret Mort Estate of the above Jim Alexander Gallery, Melbourne 1992 Private collection, Melbourne Estate of the above LITERATURE: Butler, R., The Prints of Margaret Preston A Catalogue Raisonné, Australian National Gallery, 1987, cat. no. 110 OTHER NOTES: Regarded by many as the greatest printmaker in Australia during the 20th century, Margaret Preston mastered the depiction of the native Australian fauna. Although the portrayal of flowers was a traditional subject matter already favoured in the 19th century, Preston transformed the still life into a fresh and favourable image for the modern Australian. This work Flannel Flowers and Sturt's Desert Pea is a trial proof woodblock when Preston was experimenting heavily with colour. It is believed to have been gifted by the artist to Eirene Mort, a printing and design teacher who, along with Preston, was also a great friend of Sydney Ure Smith. Having focused much of the earlier part of her career in painting, Preston reached a turning point in her practice when a collection of her woodblocks were published in an Art and Australia magazine issue in 1927, marking her significance in the art world at that time. The entire issue was dedicated to Preston's beautifully coloured native floral prints, reaching a broad new audience with interests lying in the decorative arts, interior design and fashion, demonstrating the growing importance of style in the modern Australian home during this period. Lucy Foster Art Specialist Estimate $6,000-8,000 Condition: The work is in good condition overall, consistent with age. There is a minor hole in the paper upper left beyond the plate line but visible through the mount. The hole is approximately 2mm wide. The work has been inspected outside of its current frame and is not laid down. Overall framed size is 38.5 x 32.5cm. (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
♡ MARGARET PRESTON (1875-1963) Flannel Flowers and Sturt's Desert Pea woodcut initialled in plate 12.9 x 12.7cm (sheet) PROVENANCE: Miss Eirene Mort Miss Margaret Mort Estate of the above Jim Alexander Gallery, Melbourne 1992 Private collection, Melbourne Estate of the above LITERATURE: Butler, R., The Prints of Margaret Preston A Catalogue Raisonné, Australian National Gallery, 1987, cat. no. 110 OTHER NOTES: Regarded by many as the greatest printmaker in Australia during the 20th century, Margaret Preston mastered the depiction of the native Australian fauna. Although the portrayal of flowers was a traditional subject matter already favoured in the 19th century, Preston transformed the still life into a fresh and favourable image for the modern Australian. This work Flannel Flowers and Sturt's Desert Pea is a trial proof woodblock when Preston was experimenting heavily with colour. It is believed to have been gifted by the artist to Eirene Mort, a printing and design teacher who, along with Preston, was also a great friend of Sydney Ure Smith. Having focused much of the earlier part of her career in painting, Preston reached a turning point in her practice when a collection of her woodblocks were published in an Art and Australia magazine issue in 1927, marking her significance in the art world at that time. The entire issue was dedicated to Preston's beautifully coloured native floral prints, reaching a broad new audience with interests lying in the decorative arts, interior design and fashion, demonstrating the growing importance of style in the modern Australian home during this period. Lucy Foster Art Specialist Estimate $6,000-8,000 Condition: The work is in good condition overall, consistent with age. There is a minor hole in the paper upper left beyond the plate line but visible through the mount. The hole is approximately 2mm wide. The work has been inspected outside of its current frame and is not laid down. Overall framed size is 38.5 x 32.5cm. (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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