Buy this book on-line Smith, Sydney Ure (ed) : The Art of William Dobell (Present Day Art in Australia Series)Ure Smith Pty Limited, Sydney, 1946
Signed by Author(s)136 pages (complete). Coloured plates and plates of b/w work. Preface and published by Sydney Ure Smith whose life's work was to publish, in the best technological way possible, coloured work by Australian artists. He was a dedicated supporter and promoter of Australian artists at a time when it was not easy, nor fashionable to do so. Brian Penton, who wrote the introduction, was a successful journalist who supported Dobell when he won, amidst controversy with his 'caricature' painting of Joshua Smith - a fellow Australian artist (this painting is included in this book). Dobell's 'caricature' of Penton is also included. This copy is signed by Dobell (who was later knighted) on the verso frontispage. Apparently leather bound for presentation. The cover has wear to the corners, the head and foot of the spine and to the shelving edges. The spine is strong and muscular. There is evidence of ownership and usage throughout. The frontis and end pages have foxing. The binding is firm and secure. The initial pages have some handling marks. The contents are bold, vivid, vigorous, clean, clear and very confident. fk. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Smith, Sydney Ure (ed) : The Art of William Dobell (Present Day Art in Australia Series). Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out-of-print books, antiquarian books, collectables, rare books and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |