Brett Whiteley, Untitled Black Painting 1960-61 (also known as The Black of Anxiety ), 1960-61, (also known as

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Untitled Black Painting 1960-61 (also known as The Black of Anxiety )

Brett Whiteley (Australian, 1939–1992) · 1960-61

A$343,636 price realized incl. premium

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Hammer A$280,000 · with buyer’s premium A$343,636

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Signed / inscribed: Signed verso: Brett Whiteley; signed, dated and inscribed verso: BRETT/ WHITELEY/ "UNTITLED/ BLACK PAINTING 1960"/ TEMPERA + OIL/ 70" x 30"/ MOLTON GALLERY/ CAT NO/ 10; inscribed verso: so I returned
Category: Other
Dimensions: 105.0 x 173.0 cm; 108.0 x 176.5 cm (framed)
Auction house: Menzies
Sale: Important Australian & International Art | April 2025 (25APR)
Date: April 9, 2025
Location: Australia
Lot: 36
Estimate: A$300,000 – A$500,000 (≈ $180,171 – $300,285) (≈ £141,001 – £235,002) (≈ €163,124 – €271,874)
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