Henri's Armchair
| Henri's Armchair | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Brett Whiteley |
| Year | 1974 |
| Medium | oil, ink and charcoal on canvas |
| Dimensions | 195 cm × 302 cm (77 in × 119 in) |
| Location | Private collection |
Henri's Armchair is a 1974 painting by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. The work depicts the interior of Whiteley's house looking out towards Sydney Harbour and is part of the artist's Lavender Bay series.[1] The work is named after Henri Matisse, an artist that Whiteley admired.[2]
Whiteley sold the work to lawyer and art dealer Clive Evatt. Evatt described it as "Whiteley's finest painting".[1] The painting has been part of several exhibitions including the Art Gallery of New South Wales Brett Whiteley studio.[2]
In November 2020, Evatt's widow offered the painting for sale by auction. The painting sold to a private collector for a hammer price of AUD6.136m — at the time a record price for an Australian artwork at auction.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Morris, Linda (26 November 2020). "Brett Whiteley painting smashes Australian art auction record". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ a b c Boland, Michaela (27 November 2020). "Brett Whiteley painting breaks Australian art auction record, selling for $6.136 million". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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