DOBELL, William (1899-1970)
An Original Sketch for the 1943 Archibald Prize Winning Portrait of 'Mr Joshua Smith'
Perhaps the most controversial and significant episode in Australian 20th C art history. Unsigned, but with estate stamp authentication from the Dobell Foundation lower right.
Provenance: private collection, Sydney.
Pencil
22.5x16.5cm
Estimate $3,000-6,000