Lot 106: V. Hunt (1972) 'Natural Still Life' Amateur Drawing

Estimate: $30 - $50 AUD. Starting bid: $9 AUD.

A framed original drawing by V. Hunt, created in 1972 as an O' Level Examination piece titled 'Natural Still Life', featuring a partially peeled banana and three green apples rendered in colored pencil. A framed original drawing by V. Hunt, created in 1972 as an O' Level Examination piece titled 'Natural Still Life', featuring a partially peeled banana and three green apples rendered in colored pencil. - View 2 A framed original drawing by V. Hunt, created in 1972 as an O' Level Examination piece titled 'Natural Still Life', featuring a partially peeled banana and three green apples rendered in colored pencil. - View 3 A framed original drawing by V. Hunt, created in 1972 as an O' Level Examination piece titled 'Natural Still Life', featuring a partially peeled banana and three green apples rendered in colored pencil. - View 4 A framed original drawing by V. Hunt, created in 1972 as an O' Level Examination piece titled 'Natural Still Life', featuring a partially peeled banana and three green apples rendered in colored pencil. - View 5 A framed original drawing by V. Hunt, created in 1972 as an O' Level Examination piece titled 'Natural Still Life', featuring a partially peeled banana and three green apples rendered in colored pencil. - View 6 A framed original drawing by V. Hunt, created in 1972 as an O' Level Examination piece titled 'Natural Still Life', featuring a partially peeled banana and three green apples rendered in colored pencil. - View 7 A framed original drawing by V. Hunt, created in 1972 as an O' Level Examination piece titled 'Natural Still Life', featuring a partially peeled banana and three green apples rendered in colored pencil. - View 8

Description

A framed original drawing by V. Hunt, created in 1972 as an 'O' Level Examination piece titled "Natural Still Life". This still life features a partially peeled banana and three green apples, rendered with colored pencils on textured paper, mounted in a simple dark frame. The artist was likely born in 1956. Key Details: * Origin/Era: 1972, United Kingdom * Material: Colored pencil on textured paper, glass, timber frame, cardboard backing. * Style: Still Life, Academic Drawing. * Artist: V. Hunt (signature on label) * Provenance: Documented as an O' Level Examination piece from 1972, remounted in 2003. Condition: The artwork itself appears to be in excellent condition with vibrant colours and no visible fading or damage. The frame is simple and shows minor wear consistent with age, such as light scuffs. The backing paper and tape are secure. Interesting fact: * O' Level (Ordinary Level) was a subject-specific academic qualification in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, typically taken by students aged 16, and was replaced by GCSEs in 1987. * Still life as a genre of art has been popular since antiquity, providing artists with opportunities to explore composition, light, and texture through common objects. Use: Ideal for a collector of academic art, or someone seeking an original vintage drawing for a kitchen or dining area.

Condition Report

Minor scuffs and light wear on the timber frame.

Specifications

CategoryArt
Lot ReferenceLOT-106
Estimate (AUD)$30 - $50
Buyer's Premium20%

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