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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

JOHN COBURN
1925-2006

VICTORIAN TAPESTRY WORKSHOP, MELBOURNE (MANUFACTURER) Spring 1983

$25,000–35,000

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© John Coburn/Copyright Agency, 2023

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

JOHN COBURN

1925-2006
VICTORIAN TAPESTRY WORKSHOP, MELBOURNE (MANUFACTURER) Spring 1983

wool and cotton, unique
woven inscription 'Coburn' lower right; bears inscriptions '83/5 'SPRING' / 1983 / 2m x 1.5m / COTTON / WOOL, COTTON / JOHN COBURN / SARA LINDSAY / IRJA WEST' verso
193 x 144 cm

  • Lot Sold $49,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $60,136 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

John Coburn, Sydney
Corporate Collection, Melbourne
Australian and International Paintings, Christie's Australia, Melbourne, 27 November 2001, lot 54, illustrated
Private Collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above
Important Australian Art, Sotheby's Australia, Sydney, 22 April 2008, lot 28, illustrated
Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above

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Specialists

Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

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Australian & International Art 
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Administrator, Art

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David Mackay

Gallery Manager

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Important Australian Art

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