Pippin Drysdale (Australian, b. 1943), Pyrites lustre 09-Pilbara series, 2015, porcelain vessel of conical shape, matte glaze exterior patterned as topographical lines in shades of purple and brown with gold leaves, artist's signature and date to base, height 26 cm diameter 24 cm. Provenance: Sabbia gallery, May 2017, the collection of Lorna Mellor AM, Padulla Place, Castle Cove, house designed by Peter Swan and interiors by Marion Hall Best, c. 1964.