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Important Aust & International Paintings (Dec. Arts lots only) — Elder Fine Art
| Auction House: | Elder Fine Art | Number of lots recorded: | 4 |
| Sale Title: | Important Aust & International Paintings (Dec. Arts lots only) | Lots with images: | 4 |
| Auction Location: | Adelaide | Prices available: | 3 |
| Date: | 16-Jun-2019 |
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Henry Steiner, Australian Colonial silver mounted emu egg jewelled casket, height 32 cm, lavishly decorated with foliage, emus and kangaroos and fighting Aboriginal figures to the finial of the lid., Henry Steiner is one of Australia's most celebrated silversmiths., born in Germany. In 1858 he arrived in Australia and set up his silversmithing business at 106 Rundle Street, 1878-1884., Although unsigned, this work in our opinion is most definitely by Steiner. Please view the book '19th century Australian…
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William Ricketts in spirit with Tgikalyi and faces of the Pitgantgara tribe, terracotta, inscribed on base, William / is the / spirit of our love / the spirit / of all living things, 64 x 52 x 38 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Pro Hart, Broken Hill, NSW. Private collection, Melbourne.
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William Ricketts, sculpture of a young Aboriginal boy, pottery, height 20 cm, width 16 cm, signed verso
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William Ricketts, seated Aboriginal elder, underside decorated with carved Piccaninny faces, height 25 cm width 19 cm, signed to base. Provenance: Private Collection, Adelaide.
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