Honey Possum 2

John Olsen (1928-2023)

John Olsen was a national treasure with a career that spanned over seven decades with his work being highly sought after. He won numerous awards in his lifetime including the prestigious Wynne, Sulman and Archibald Prizes. Olsen is best known for his observation of nature and is particularly known for his dynamic depictions of the Australian Landscape from Sydney Harbour to Lake Eyre. His mark making style is distinctively loose and expressive making his work instantly recognisable. This artwork is an original and stunning study of a Honey Possum that captures it feeding on a flower. This artwork has a beautiful hand gilded frame with a silk trim.

Medium: Pastel & Charcoal, Signed and dated lower right

Date: 1978

Size: 33 x 48cm, frame 51 x 64cm

Condition: very good, recently checked and cleaned.

Provenance: (Possibly) Barry Stern Gallery, Sydney

Private collection, Canberra.

Exhibited: (Possibly) John Olsen: Paintings and Drawings 1977–78, Barry Stern Galleries, Sydney

Item number: 100120

Price: POA