Stephen James Franks - "Their Favourite Spot" - Oil On Canvas Board

Overview

An Original Oil Painting On Canvas Board By Australian Artist Stephen James Franks, Depicting A Misty River Scene With Figures In A Small Boat On The Water And Two Figures Standing On A Grassy Bank. Eucalyptus Trees Recede Into Soft Blue-Grey Atmospheric Haze Along The Riverbanks. The Palette Is Dominated By Muted Blues, Greys And Soft Greens With Ochre Tones In The Foreground Grasses.

The Artist'S Label On The Verso Records The Title As "Their Favourite Spot" With A Location Of Augusta, Wa. A Separate Statement Of Provenance Document Lists The Title As "Moorabool River, Geelong". Both Documents Are Present With The Lot.

A Printed Biography Leaflet Is Affixed To The Verso, Describing Stephen Franks As An Australian Artist.

Provenance

* Artist'S Label Verso With Handwritten Title, Location And Catalogue Number (Bb 4)
* Printed Artist Biography Leaflet Affixed To Verso
* Statement Of Provenance And Ownership Document Noting Acquisition From Terrigal Art Gallery, Terrigal, New South Wales, Circa 1996, Into The Collection Of Ross Glynatsis

Condition Notes

* Network Of Fine Cracking Visible Across The Upper Sky Area Of The Painting
* Small Dark Spots Visible In The Central And Right Areas Of The Composition
* Minor Scuff Mark To The Right Side Of The Timber Frame
* Timber Frame Presents With A Warm Brown Finish And Moulded Profile, In Overall Fair Condition
* Refer To Images

Specifications

* Artist: Stephen James Franks
* Title: Their Favourite Spot
* Medium: Oil On Canvas Board
* Signed: Lower Right In Blue Oil
* Image Dimensions: Approx. 40.5 X 50.5 Cm
* Certificate Of Authenticity: Not Present
* Provenance Documentation: Artist'S Label Verso, Printed Biography Leaflet Verso, Statement Of Provenance And Ownership Document997592+29

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