Works on Paper, 2024 - Numbers By Medium

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(Study of Figures), 1943

Ink on paper, signed and dated lower right: 'Dobell 43', 10 x 14 cm
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An important Mid 1930s London Sketch Book

Pencil, pen & ink, "Artist's name and address on inside cover. 31 Gloucester St at front, 47 Harrowby St at back; one sketch dated 16 July, 1936. Subjects include 'Macaroni Penguin,' in ink; numerous other pencil & ink studies of animals from London Zoo (oryx, pelicans, zebra bull, camel, antelopes etc). London characters and street scenes incl. lorry unloading, bobbies, woman under umbrella in the rain, flower sellers, street urchins, 'Guy Fawkes Street Collecting,' interiors, and studies of models - too many to list. Auctioneer's note: full record of images available on request.", 22.5 x 18 cm (sheets)
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Interior of the Artist's Home

Watercolour & gouache, no signature apparent, 13.5 x 23.5 cm
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Ngo Dinh Diem (1901-1963), First President of South Vietnam, study for the Time Magazine cover of 1961

Gouache, no signature apparent, 26 x 23 cm (sight)
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Abstract Landscape

Gouache, no signature apparent, 19 x 17.5 cm
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Volcano Erupting, New Guinea

Gouache, no signature apparent, 12 x 24 cm
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'Sir Garfield Barwick'

Biro, 17.5 x 14 cm (sheet)
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'Crossing a Torrent,' c.1952

Gouache, "Signed lower left and titled verso. Related work, 'The Torrent,' 1952, ref James Gleeson 'William Dobell,' Thames & Hudson, London, pub. 1964. Gleeson states ""this is one of the most original and captivating of [Dobell's] New Guinea landscapes with figures"" - see image.", 12 x 19.5 cm
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'Grumia [?], Government House, Moresby, Russell Islander,' c.1950

Pencil, "No signature apparent. Study for the oil, 'Boy in White Lap Lap,' 1952.", 16 x 11 cm (sight)
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Stand of Trees by Water, and Stockman

Gouache, no signature apparent, 18.5 x 13 cm
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Study of a Bearded Man

Pencil, no signature apparent, 29.5 x 24 cm
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Study for 'Beach Carnival, Bondi,' c.1960-61

Biro, unsigned. With accompanying notes, 11.5 x 17.5 cm (sheet)
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The Artist's Cocker Spaniel

Pen & ink, no signature apparent, 18.5 x 24 cm (sight)
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Sir Robert Menzies

Pencil, unsigned, 32 x 27 cm (sheet)
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Plant in Landscape

Gouache, unsigned, 16.5 x 11.5 cm
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Three Abstract Studies on Christmas and Gallery Cards

Biro on card (3), one Christmas card inscribed; the gallery card for 'Sculpture,' Gerald Lewers at Terry Clune Galleries, Kings Cross, Sydney, 1960, 20.5 x 11.5 cm (sheet, largest)
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Kilted Scotsman

Gouache on buff paper, unsigned, 29 x 23 cm (sheet)
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Character Studies

Biro (4), unsigned, 12.5 x 20 cm each (sheet)
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Circus and Figure Sketches

Pen & ink (3), unsigned. Tightrope cyclist, clown etc; also mother & child, and woman applying makeup, 20.5 x 16.5 cm
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Artist's Sketch Book with Four Studies

Gouache, 14.5 x 24.5 cm (sheets)
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