Lot 96: Attributed to Edgar Steitz (c.1900-c.1974)

Attributed to Edgar Steitz (c.1900-c.1974) "Portrait of Joseph Furphy, Tom Collins" Circa early 20th century Oil on canvas Inscribed "1843 Joseph Furphy 1912 Tom Collins" along the top margin 52 x 47cm Provenance: Estate of Robert Muir Joseph Furphy 1843-1912 was regarded as the "father" of the Australian novel. He wrote under the "pen name" of Tom Collins. His best known work was "Such is Life". The WA Writers Association rooms are known as "Tom Collins House".