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Lot 25 .

2 x Elizabeth Durack 1915 – 2000

Past Auctions
Lot 25 .

2 x Elizabeth Durack 1915 – 2000

Est. Price: $5000
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2 x Elizabeth Durack 1915 – 2000 i.The Whirlwind, Here-and-there Mixed media Signed mid right 91 x 63 cm This lot depicts a more resolved, worked up version of the cover illustration for the Western Australian literary classic of the same title by Mary and Elizabeth Durack. First published 1941 by Consolidated Press. It tells of the story of Nungaree and Jungaree and their search for their brother who was stolen by the Whirlwind, ‘Here-and-there’. Page 21 also depicts a very similar work, as a colour tipped in plate. The image caption reads, ‘he would come twirling and twisting in his spiral elfin dance.’ ii. A copy of the book ‘The Way of the Whirlwind’ 4th printing 1944. Condition, fair. The dust cover with tears.

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Auction 116 - Art, Books, Jewellery, Wine, Rugs, Oriental & Furniture

Auction 116 - Art, Books, Jewellery, Wine, Rugs, Oriental & Furniture

Auction: Art, Books, Jewellery, Wine, Rugs, Oriental & Furniture 
Date: Tuesday 26th May 2020, 6pm

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