Attributed To Sir Sidney Nolan (1917-1992)
Horse In A Barn
Mixed Media / Oil On Board
Vendor Advises Signed "Nolan" In Incised Cursive Script, Lower Section

Overview

A Semi-Abstract Composition Depicting A Stylised Horse Or Cow-Like Figure Set Against A Dark Landscape. The Animal'S Body Is Rendered As A Rectangular Form In Layered Blues, Greens, Yellows And Earth Tones With Incised Linear Marks Scratched Into The Paint Surface. White Legs And A Small Head With Dark Eyes Are Visible Beneath The Abstracted Body. The Background Comprises Muted Brown And Olive Tones Suggesting A Landscape Or Barn Interior. The Work Is Presented In A Silver-Toned Timber Frame With A Linen Slip.

This Work Is Accompanied By A Statement Of Provenance And Ownership Document Attributing The Piece To Sir Sidney Nolan. Buyers Should Conduct Their Own Research Regarding Attribution.

Provenance

Accompanied By A Vendor-Supplied Statement Of Provenance And Ownership Declaring Acquisition Circa 1996 From Terrigal Art Gallery, Terrigal, New South Wales (Under Gallerist Rick Maclaski). Vendor Advises The Work Has Been Held In Continuous Private Possession Since That Date.

Condition Notes

* Light Surface Scratching Visible Across The Painted Surface, Consistent With The Incised Technique Used In The Work
* Brown Paper Backing On Verso Is Extensively Torn And Deteriorated
* Minor Wear And Scratches To The Silver-Toned Frame Finish
* Linen Slip Appears Intact
* Refer To Images

Specifications

* Artist: Attributed To Sir Sidney Nolan (1917-1992)
* Title: Horse In A Barn
* Medium: Mixed Media / Oil On Board
* Signature: Vendor Advises Signed "Nolan" In Incised Cursive Script, Lower Section
* Frame: Silver-Toned Timber Frame With Linen Slip
* Certificate Of Authenticity: Not Present. Accompanied By A Vendor-Supplied Statement Of Provenance And Ownership
* Verso Inscription: C3203/2997592+14

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