Sale 1077
Sydney
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6 March 2006
Price realised
AUD 27,485
Estimate
JOHN COBURN (B. 1925) The Night tapestry, 1972, edition of 6 216 x 180 cm This work was woven by Pinton Frères, Aubussion
Provenance
Bonython Gallery, Sydney Acquired from the above in December 1972 For another example of this work see: L. Thomas, Australian Paintings and Tapestries of the Past 20 years , Sussex 1972, illus. pl. 20, p. 47
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For another example of this work see: L. Thomas, Australian Paintings and Tapestries of the Past 20 years, Sussex, 1972, illus. pl. 20, p. 47
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