Cecil John Brack Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Cecil John Brack Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 26, 2024
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999), Nude on Kitchen Chair 1972
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Nude on Kitchen Chair 1972 conté on paper 80.0 x 58.0 cm; 103.0 x 86.5 (framed) signed and dated lower left: John Brack/ 72 inscribed lower left: 3. Nude on Kitchen chair Conté 28 1/4" x 20 1/4 "
Menzies
Jun. 26, 2024
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999), Standing Nude 1966
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Standing Nude 1966 conté on paper 66.0 x 51.0 cm; 85.0 x 65.0 cm (framed) signed and dated lower left: John Brack 66
Menzies
Jun. 25, 2024
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Nude with Chair and Carpet 1970 pastel on paper 48.5 x 64cm
Est: $18,000 - $20,000
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Nude with Chair and Carpet 1970 pastel on paper signed and dated lower right: John Brack 70 48.5 x 64cm PROVENANCE: Eva Breuer Gallery, Sydney (label verso) Deutscher~Menzies, Melbourne, 21 August 2000, lot 6 Private collection, Melbourne E J Ainger, Melbourne, 15 March 2020, lot 566 Private collection, Victoria EXHIBITIONS: John Brack: Drawings and Paintings of the Nude, Rudy Komon Gallery, Sydney, 7 - 28 April 1971, cat. no. 12 Australian Art, Colonial to Contemporary, Deutscher Fine Art, Melbourne, May - June 1995, cat. no. 103 (illus. in exhibition catalogue) The Nude in the Art of John Brack, McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, Melbourne, 17 December 2006 - 11 March 2007, cat. no. 20 LITERATURE: Grishin, S., The Art of John Brack, Catalogue Raisonné, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1990, vol. II, p. 59 OTHER NOTES: Nude with Chair and Carpet 1970, is one of only six recorded colour pastel drawings made by the artist. All were exhibited with Rudy Komon Gallery, Sydney, April 1971 © Helen Brack
Leonard Joel
May. 26, 2024
CECIL JOHN BRACK (1920 - 1999), A seated nude, lithograph, 39 x 28cm; framed 66 x 52.5cm overall. Printed in an edition of 200 (unsigned & unnumbered, as issued); intended for the publication "John Brack nudes. Fifteen original lithographs. (Melbour
Est: $250 - $300
CECIL JOHN BRACK (1920 - 1999), A seated nude, lithograph, 39 x 28cm; framed 66 x 52.5cm overall. Printed in an edition of 200 (unsigned & unnumbered, as issued); intended for the publication "John Brack nudes. Fifteen original lithographs. (Melbourne: Lyre Bird Press, 1982); this example from unbound sheets sourced from the estate of Brack's art dealer, Rudy Komon.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 26, 2024
CECIL JOHN BRACK (1920 - 1999), A seated nude with her hair in a bun, lithograph, 41 x 29cm; framed 70 x 55cm overall. Printed in an edition of 200 (unsigned & unnumbered, as issued); intended for the publication "John Brack nudes. Fifteen original
Est: $250 - $300
CECIL JOHN BRACK (1920 - 1999), A seated nude with her hair in a bun, lithograph, 41 x 29cm; framed 70 x 55cm overall. Printed in an edition of 200 (unsigned & unnumbered, as issued); intended for the publication "John Brack nudes. Fifteen original lithographs. (Melbourne: Lyre Bird Press, 1982); this example from unbound sheets sourced from the estate of Brack's art dealer, Rudy Komon.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 02, 2024
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Seated Nude I 1982 lithograph, ed. 33/50 39 x 28cm; frame size: 67.5 x 53.5cm
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Seated Nude I 1982 lithograph, ed. 33/50 signed and dated lower right: John Brack 82 editioned lower left 39 x 28cm; frame size: 67.5 x 53.5cm PROVENANCE: Angela Tandori Fine Art, Collingwood Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: Other examples of this print are held in the collections of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane; and Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. RELATED WORK: John Brack, Seated Nude with Screen 1982-83, oil on canvas, 130 x 97cm, Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 16 August 2023, lot 3 © Helen Brack
Leonard Joel
Apr. 10, 2024
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Reclining Nude II 1982 lithograph, ed. 33/50 43 x 30cm
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Reclining Nude II 1982 lithograph, ed. 33/50 signed and dated lower right: John Brack 82 editioned lower left 43 x 30cm PROVENANCE: Angela Tandori Fine Art, Collingwood Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: Other examples of this print are held in the collections of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane; and Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. RELATED WORK: John Brack, Reclining Nude 1981, conte on paper, 73 x 53.5cm, Sotheby's, Sydney, 26 August 2014, lot 39 © Helen Brack
Leonard Joel
Apr. 10, 2024
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Seated Nude I 1982 lithograph, ed. 33/50 39 x 28cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Seated Nude I 1982 lithograph, ed. 33/50 signed and dated lower right: John Brack 82 editioned lower left 39 x 28cm PROVENANCE: Angela Tandori Fine Art, Collingwood Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: Other examples of this print are held in the collections of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane; and Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. RELATED WORK: John Brack, Seated Nude with Screen 1982-83, oil on canvas, 130 x 97cm, Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 16 August 2023, lot 3 © Helen Brack
Leonard Joel
Apr. 10, 2024
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Seated Nude III 1982 lithograph, ed. 33/50 42 x 30cm
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Seated Nude III 1982 lithograph, ed. 33/50 signed and dated lower right: John Brack 82 editioned lower left 42 x 30cm PROVENANCE: Angela Tandori Fine Art, Collingwood Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: Other examples of this print are held in the collections of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane; and Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. © Helen Brack
Leonard Joel
Mar. 19, 2024
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) By the Seaside 1952 watercolour, ink and gouache on paper 23 x 35cm
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) By the Seaside 1952 watercolour, ink and gouache on paper signed, dated and inscribed lower left: To Bill Grant/ with best regards John Brack 1952 23 x 35cm PROVENANCE: Christie's, Melbourne, 27 November 2000, lot 232 Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Helen Brack
Leonard Joel
Mar. 12, 2024
John Brack, (1920-1999), Adagio, lithograph on paper, 37 x 24 cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John Brack (1920-1999) Adagio lithograph on paper edition: 47/200, numbered and signed below image '47/200 John Brack'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Dec. 07, 2023
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Seated Nude 1982 lithograph, ed. 35/50 43 x 30cm
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Seated Nude 1982 lithograph, ed. 35/50 signed and dated lower right: John Brack 82 editioned lower left 43 x 30cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: RELATED WORK: John Brack, Seated Nude 1981, conte on paper, 77 x 58.5cm, Smith & Singer, Sydney, 25 June 2020, lot 45
Leonard Joel
Nov. 29, 2023
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999), The Club 1989
Est: $120,000 - $150,000
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) The Club 1989 watercolour, pen and ink on paper 69.5 x 102.0 cm; 107.0 x 139.0 (framed) signed and dated lower right: John Brack/ 1989
Menzies
Nov. 25, 2023
BRACK John (1920-1999), 'Nude in Profile,' 1978., Lithograph 239/300, 65x47.5cm (image)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
BRACK, John (1920-1999) 'Nude in Profile,' 1978. Lithograph 239/300 65x47.5cm (image)
Davidson Auctions
Nov. 21, 2023
JOHN BRACK 1920-1999 Pantomime 1988 watercolour, pen and ink on paper 60 x 90 cm
Est: $120,000 - $160,000
JOHN BRACK 1920-1999 Pantomime 1988 watercolour, pen and ink on paper signed and dated 'John Brack 1988' lower right 60 x 90 cm PROVENANCE John Brack, Melbourne Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne Private Collection, Melbourne Australian & International Paintings, Deutscher-Menzies, Sydney, 5 March 2002, lot 45, illustrated Private Collection, Perth, acquired from the above Australian & International Fine Art, Deutscher-Menzies, Melbourne, 8 September 2004, lot 59, illustrated Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above Australian & International Fine Art & Sculpture, Menzies, 27 February 2020, lot 31, illustrated Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above Smith & Singer Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above EXHIBITED John Brack: Recent Works, Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne, 14 October - 11 November 1989, no. 13 A Question of Balance: John Brack 1974-1994, Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne, 1 April - 28 May 2000, illustrated LITERATURE Sasha Grishin, The Art of John Brack, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1990, Vol. 2, cat. no. p304, pp. 74, 249 (illustrated), 'The Pantomime' Ted Gott, A Question of Balance: John Brack 1974-1994, Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne, 2000, pp. 32 (illustrated), 46
Smith & Singer
Nov. 15, 2023
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) La Traviata 1981 lithograph, ed. 145/150 65.5 x 49cm
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) La Traviata 1981 lithograph, ed. 145/150 signed and dated lower right: John Brack 81 titled lower centre editioned lower left 65.5 x 49cm PROVENANCE: Gift of the Artist Private collection, Melbourne EXHIBITIONS: Summer Collection: Group Exhibition, Nanda Hobbs, Sydney, 18 January - 4 February 2023 (another example) LITERATURE: Grishin, S., The Art of John Brack, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1990, Vol. 2, cat. no. pr47, pp. 78, 262 (illus., another example) OTHER NOTES: Other examples of this print are held in the collections of Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne; Geelong Art Gallery, Geelong; and National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
Leonard Joel
Nov. 15, 2023
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) John Brack Nudes 1981-82 hand bound folio of lithographs (15), ed. 35/200 46.5 x 33.5 x 1.5cm (folio)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) John Brack Nudes 1981-82 hand bound folio of lithographs (15), ed. 35/200 signed and editioned on colophon page: 35./ John Brack published by Lyre Bird Press, Melbourne, 1981-82 46.5 x 33.5 x 1.5cm (folio) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne LITERATURE: Grishin, S., The Art of John Brack, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1990, pp. 31-35 (another example) OTHER NOTES: Other examples of this folio are held in the collections of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane; and Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.
Leonard Joel
Nov. 15, 2023
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Double Nude I 1982 lithograph, ed. 40/50 43.5 x 63.5cm
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Double Nude I 1982 lithograph, ed. 40/50 signed and dated lower right: John Brack 82 editioned lower left 43.5 x 63.5cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne LITERATURE: Grishin, S., The Art of John Brack, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1990, vol. 2, cat. no. 44, p. 78, (illus., p. 237, another example) OTHER NOTES: RELATED WORK: John Brack, Double Nude 1982-83, oil on canvas, 163 x 203cm, Menzies, Sydney, 27 June 2013, lot 42
Leonard Joel
Oct. 24, 2023
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) The Conflict 1959-60 watercolour and gouache on paper 60.5 x 50.5cm
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) The Conflict 1959-60 watercolour and gouache on paper signed and dated upper right: John Brack 1959 60.5 x 50.5cm PROVENANCE: Skinner Galleries, Perth Private collection, Adelaide Menzies, Sydney, 26 March 2015, lot 58 Corporate collection, Melbourne Private collection, Melbourne LITERATURE: Lindsay, R., John Brack: A Retrospective Exhibition, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1987, p.121 Grishin, S., The Art of John Brack, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1990, vol.II, p.51, cat. no. p90 (illus. p.204) OTHER NOTES: RELATED WORK: The Fight 1959, oil on canvas, 115.5 x 51.5cm, The Collection of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin © Helen Brack
Leonard Joel
Aug. 29, 2023
John Brack (1920-1999) The Drawing Table, 1970
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
John Brack (1920-1999) The Drawing Table, 1970 signed and dated lower right: 'John Brack 70' conté on paper 71.0 x 38.0cm (27 15/16 x 14 15/16in).
Bonhams
Apr. 16, 2023
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999), Seated Nude on Persian Cushions 1982
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Seated Nude on Persian Cushions 1982 lithograph signed, dated and editioned on margin: John Brack 82 45/50 46 x 32cm
Gibson's
Apr. 05, 2023
§ JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) On the Elbows 1977 lithograph, ed. 19/25
Est: $5,500 - $6,500
§ JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) On the Elbows 1977 lithograph, ed. 19/25 signed and dated lower right: John Brack 1977 titled lower centre editioned lower left 49 x 67.5cm PROVENANCE: Davidson Auctions, Sydney, 05 December 2021, lot 33 Private collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Dec. 01, 2022
JOHN BRACK (1920 - 1999) - Nude in Bed, 1972 lithograph, ed. 23/25 52 x 68 cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JOHN BRACK (1920 - 1999) Nude in Bed, 1972 lithograph, ed. 23/25 52 x 68 cm signed and dated lower right | Provenance: Gift from The Artist
Lawsons
Jul. 27, 2022
§ JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Model with Islamic Carpet 1977 lithograph, ed. 2/25
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
§ JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Model with Islamic Carpet 1977 lithograph, ed. 2/25 editioned, titled, signed and dated below image 49 x 68cm PROVENANCE: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 14 September 2017, lot 3008 Private collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Apr. 12, 2022
§ JOHN BRACK 1920-1999 Nude with Frame 1980 oil on canvas
Est: $350,000 - $450,000
§ JOHN BRACK 1920-1999 Nude with Frame 1980 oil on canvas signed and dated 'John Brack 1980' lower centre 122.5 x 102 cm PROVENANCE John Brack, Melbourne Private Collection, Melbourne Australian + International Fine Art, Deutscher-Menzies, Sydney, 16 June 2004, lot 76, illustrated Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above Paintings, Lawson-Menzies, Sydney, 31 July 2006, lot 329, illustrated Dr Nic Jools AM, Sydney, acquired from the above Australian & International Fine Art & Sculpture, Menzies, Melbourne, 23 September 2014, lot 36, illustrated Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above EXHIBITED John Brack, Rudy Komon Art Gallery, Sydney, 16 August - 10 September 1980, no. 11 John Brack: A Tribute Exhibition, Rex Irwin Art Dealer, Sydney, 20 April - 15 May 1999, no. 4, illustrated The Nude in the Art of John Brack, McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, Langwarrin, 17 December 2006 - 25 March 2007, no. 13, illustrated LITERATURE Sasha Grishin, The Art of John Brack, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1990, Vol. 2, cat. no. o265, pp. 35, 169 (illustrated) Sasha Grishin, 'The Nudes of John Brack', John Brack: A Tribute Exhibition, Rex Irwin Art Dealer, Sydney, 1999, cover (illustrated) Gavin Fry, The Nic Jools Collection, The Beagle Press, Sydney, 2011, pp. 76, 77 (illustrated)
Smith & Singer
Dec. 12, 2021
John Brack (Australia 1920-1999) "Nude in Profile" lithograph sig
Est: $1,600 - $2,000
John Brack (Australia 1920-1999) "Nude in Profile" lithograph signed and dated 1978 lower right, NO. 51/300, 64 x 47 cm
Amanda Addams Auctions
Dec. 05, 2021
BRACK John (1920-1999), 'On the Elbows,' 1977., Lithograph 19/25, 49.5x68cm (image) 57x76cm (sheet)
Est: $1,200 - $2,500
BRACK, John (1920-1999) 'On the Elbows,' 1977. Lithograph 19/25 49.5x68cm (image) 57x76cm (sheet)
Davidson Auctions
Nov. 29, 2020
BRACK John (1920-1999), 'Reclining Nude,' 1981., Lithograph 16/100, 49x68cm
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
BRACK, John (1920-1999) 'Reclining Nude,' 1981. Lithograph 16/100 49x68cm
Davidson Auctions
Sep. 02, 2020
§ JOHN BRACK 1920-1999 Study for Standing Nude 1970 conté on paper 68.5 x 49.5 cm
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
§ JOHN BRACK 1920-1999 Study for Standing Nude 1970 conté on paper signed and dated 'John Brack 70' lower right 68.5 x 49.5 cm PROVENANCE John Brack, Melbourne Laurence Course, Melbourne, acquired from the above Private Collection, Melbourne, by descent from the above Important Australian and International Fine Art, Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 27 November 2013, lot 12, illustrated Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above EXHIBITED John Brack, Rudy Komon Gallery, Sydney, 7-28 April 1971, no. 19 John Brack, Reid Gallery, Brisbane, 29 August - 24 September 1971, no. 8 John Brack Drawings 1945-1979, Monash University Exhibition Gallery, Melbourne, 9 June - 10 July 1981, no. 39 LITERATURE Ursula Hoff, Robert Lindsay and Patrick McCaughey, John Brack: A Retrospective Exhibition, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1987, pp. 126, 133 Sasha Grishin, The Art of John Brack, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1990, Vol. 1, p. 117, Vol. 2, cat. no. p. 146, pp. 58, 216 (illustrated)
Smith & Singer
Jun. 24, 2020
JOHN BRACK 1920-1999 Seated Nude 1981 conté on paper 77 x 58.5 cm
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
JOHN BRACK 1920-1999 Seated Nude 1981 conté on paper signed and dated 'John Brack 81' lower right 77 x 58.5 cm PROVENANCE Private Collection, Sydney Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above EXHIBITED John Brack: Drawings and Lithographs, Realities Gallery, Melbourne, 30 November -18 December 1982, no. 7 LITERATURE Ursula Hoff, Robert Lindsay and Patrick McCaughey, John Brack: A Retrospective Exhibition, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1987, p. 134 Sasha Grishin, The Art of John Brack, Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1990, Vol. 2, cat. no. p. 274, pp. 71, 238 (illustrated)
Smith & Singer
Apr. 08, 2020
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Double Nude 1982 lithograph 20/50
Est: $1,600 - $2,200
JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Double Nude 1982 lithograph 20/50 editioned, signed, and dated below image 45 x 65.5cm PROVENANCE: Deutscher~Menzies, Sydney, 8 December 2004, lot 227 Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: Published by Tate Adams, Lyre Bird Press, Melbourne, 1982 This work is based on Brack's Double Nude I, 1982-1983, as a culmination of all of his earlier explorations of the image of the female nude. It is the major work in his final series of oil paintings to deal with the subject.
Leonard Joel
Mar. 19, 2020
Cecil John Brack (1920-1999) Three Figures
Est: £60,000 - £80,000
Cecil John Brack (1920-1999) Three Figures signed and dated 'John Brack 71' (lower left), titled 'Three Figures' on the reverse oil on canvas laid down on board 151⁄2 x 185⁄8in. (39.4 x 47.2cm.) Please note this lot is the property of a private individual. Provenance with Joseph Brown Gallery, Melbourne, 1971. Private Collection, England.
Christie's
May. 31, 2016
CECIL JOHN BRACK - THE VAULTING HORSE - Etching
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
CECIL JOHN BRACKTHE VAULTING HORSESigned, titled, dated 1977 and numbered A/P in marginEtching68 x 49cm$8,000/12,000
GFL Fine Art
May. 31, 2016
CECIL JOHN BRACK - ARABESQUE - Lithograph
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
CECIL JOHN BRACKARABESQUESigned, titled and numbered AP in marginLithograph50 x 68cm$8,000/12,000
GFL Fine Art
Oct. 07, 2012
Cecil John Brack (1920-1999) La Traivata 1981 Colour lithograph ed. 113/150
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
Cecil John Brack (1920-1999) La Traivata 1981 Colour lithograph ed. 113/150 Signed & dated lower right 65.7 x 49 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Adelaide
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 24, 2008
Cecil John Brack (1920-1999) Nude in Profile 1978
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Cecil John Brack (1920-1999) Nude in Profile 1978 lithograph signed and dated 'John Brack 78' in margin lower right titled in margin lower centre ed. 32/300 in margin lower left (pencil all) 65 x 47 cm Provenance: Corporate collection Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Nov. 25, 2002
CECIL JOHN BRACK (1920-1999)
Est: $16,770 - $22,360
The Balancing Boys signed and dated 'John Brack 71' (lower right); titled 'The Balancing Boys' (on the reverse) conte 48 x 64.5 cm PROVENANCE Corporate Collection, Melbourne SALESROOM NOTICE The correct title should read: Three Balancing Boys Literarture: S Grishin, The Art of John Brack, Melbourne, 1990, vol. II, cat.no P191, p.63.
Christie's
Aug. 27, 2002
CECIL JOHN BRACK (1920-1999)
Est: $3,780 - $5,400
Untitled Sketch signed and dated 'John Brack 62' (lower right) watercolour and ink 50.3 x 18.5 cm PROVENANCE Gifted to the present owner in the late 1970s.
Christie's