One such artwork is Whiteley’s Bather and Garden, which he supposedly painted in 1978. Lavender Bay was a much-needed sanctuary for the Whiteleys after the …
The house and overgrown garden became the focus of their life and a strong proportion of Brett Whiteley’s painting activity. I …
Instead of the bush or the desert, Sydney’s Lavender Bay was Brett’s ground zero. ‘The Window, Lavender Bay’ was created in 1980 by Brett Whiteley.
The real deal: Lavender Bay with Palms (1974), oil on canvas, collection: TarraWarra Museum of Art Peter Gant maintains the three paintings are the real thing: “It’s not just a belief. The culmination of this period saw the creation of magnificent works including The balcony 2 1975, Big orange (sunset) 1974 and the Archibald Prize-winning Self-portrait in the studio 1976. Jail likely for Brett Whiteley forgers File image of Brett Whiteley's painting Blue Lavender Bay which is believed to be part of the forgery case Source: AAP Two Melbourne men found guilty of forging Brett …
‘Bather and Garden’ a supposed 1978 work by Brett Whiteley. Australian PaintingAustralian ArtistsClaude …
Sydney luxury car dealer Steven Nasteski paid $1.1 million for Orange Lavender Bay in 2009 and recouped his money after threatening to go to police when doubts were raised about the painting…
Providing a haven for bohemian counterculture to thrive in a turbulent social, political and cultural climate, Lavender Bay became the home and inspiration to some of Sydney’s leading artists, including Brett Whiteley and Peter Kingston, along with their neighbours and friends Tom Carment, Philip Cox, Joel Elenberg, Robert Jacks, Rollin Schlicht, Martin Sharp, Garry Shead and Tim Storrier.
Estimate: AUD55,000 - AUD75,000 Description: BRETT WHITELEY 1939-1992 Blue Painting 1960 oil, tempera, charcoal, cotton and paper on board signed and dated 'Brett Whiteley / Brett Whiteley 1960' verso 64.5 x 65.5 cm frame: original, maker unknown, London PROVENANCE The Matthiesen Gallery, London Private Collection, London, acquired from the above in 1962 EXHIBITED Brett Whiteley: Paintings … In collaboration with Wendy Whiteley “The Secret Garden Series by Coco Chocolate” is now released.
He had many shows in his career, and lived and painted extensively in Italy, England, Fiji and the United States.
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25/250 84 x 83 cm (frame: 107 x 106 x 2 cm) Embossed seal lower left (Brett Whiteley Estate )
He is represented in the collections of all the large Australian galleries, and was twice winner of the Archibald Prize.
It depicts a dark and moody harbour view from the window of his Lavender Bay house, punctuated by white boats and golden palm trees; a pot of navy-coloured flowers sits in the foreground. Image: courtesy TarraWarra … A range of delicious 70g chocolate bars all with 100% Cocoa Butter artisan chocolate are hand tempered on marble here in Sydney and are designed to complement three of Brett Whiteley’s iconic Sydney paintings,. In 1959 he was awarded the Italian Government Travelling Art Scholarship, which was judged by Australian artist Russell Drysdale at the Art Gallery of NSW. Interior with time past gives us a glimpse into the private world of Brett Whiteley.