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♡ CRISS CANNING (born 1947) Welcome oil on canvas signed lower right: Criss Canning 76 x 91cm PROVENANCE: Melbourne Art Exchange, Melbourne 1984 Private collection, Melbourne Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 5 June 2018, Private collection, Melbourne EXHIBITIONS: Criss Canning, Melbourne Art Exchange, Melbourne, 29 November 1984 Kalianthi, The Art of Criss Canning, Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat, 9 February - 13 May 2007 (label verso) LITERATURE: Thomas, D., Canning: The Pursuit of Beauty, Thames & Hudson, Melbourne, 2020, p. 26, 320 "By 1984 her exhibition at Melbourne Art Exchange her works showed an increased interest in interiors as well as still life flower paintings, the numbers, including landscapes, being spread evenly. The major interiors featured an historic old pub at Birregurra on the way to Apollo Bay. The pub had been converted into a home by a new owner who was delighted to have Criss set up her easel and paint. The several results included "Sitting Room at Birregurra" and "Welcome", with its wealth of Victoriana and a cosy, warm fire." (p. 27, David Thomas Estimate $14,000-18,000 Condition: In very good condition, with no visible faults to report. Well framed with only minor marks to frame. Overall size 98 x 113cm. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to book a virtual viewing or request further images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report