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♡ VERA BLACKBURN (1911-1991) Tom-Tom 1934 linocut signed and dated lower right: Vera Blackburn Oct 1934 titled lower left monogrammed in plate upper left 21.5 x 21.5cm PROVENANCE: The Estate of Charles (Ruthven) Blackburn (the artist's brother) Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, 23 August 2016, Private collection, Sydney OTHER NOTES: Another example of this print is part of the permanent collection of National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Related work: Untitled [Study for the print 'Tom-Tom'], 1934, ink, gouache and watercolour on paper, National Gallery of Australia Collection, Canberra Estimate $3,500-4,500 Condition: The colours are strong and the work is in good condition. There is faint foxing present which is mostly evident on the right side of the work (vert faint). The work does not appear to have been glued down to the backing board. There are light creases running throughout the foreground of the subject's thigh in the black ink, approximately 5cm in length. The work is framed measuring 35.5 x 35.5cm. (LEONARD JOEL CONTACTLESS DELIVERY $88 within 20km of Melbourne premises) 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 inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. 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