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“Sand Dunes” Hat Head NSW

Les Graham (Australian 1942-)

$449.95

MATERIALS:

Oil on Board

DIMENSIONS:

Image size 37cm x 29cm Frame size 52.5cm x 44.5cm x 4.5cm

INSCRIPTIONS:

Signed ‘Les Graham’

“Fellow of the Australian Institute of History and Arts”

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Bio

Les Graham Bio

Les was born in Kempsey NSW studied in Lismore and has been a professional artist for some 45 years He began his career painting landscapes in the Macleay river valley in the late 50’s he moved to Sydney with his wife and baby daughter to try to explore the possibilities of a future that involved painting after some early success he met fellow artist Doug Sealy and together they spent several years camping out and painting intensively mainly in the Turon, Capertee and Macleay river valleys The value of this union is evident in the level of quality both artists achieved Les’ paintings are found in collections of the Royal family, film stars, politicians, foreign embassies, boardrooms and galleries In 1979 he donated a large collection of his work to the townspeople of Kempsey which now hangs in perpetuity in the Civic Centre Les has won many awards published two books contributed art work to several others and written many articles on art and has been made a Fellow of the Australian Institute of History and Arts Les was invited to exhibit with Kevin Hill’s Top Ten Australian Artists group 1994 and remained with them until he retired in May 2011 He achieved a “Living Legend Award” He was featured in five Limited Edition publications with the Top Ten group during that period and has been published in several editions of Australian Artist and Palette magazines Les has his own gallery on the Crescent Head Road Kempsey where he is known as the “Macleay Valley” artist He has the unique ability to capture the light and character of the subjects he chooses with the skill that comes only from years of study and practice He paints mainly landscapes but is also well known for his still-life’s and nude paintings He also paints in watercolours and pastels and has created several statues “My philosophy on Art is quite simple Long ago I put aside all the theories, debates and experimenting and just tried to do two things; namely, to paint only what I like and to do the best I can Few people are as fortunate as I am, to know their purpose in life, and fewer still who can enjoy every moment of it.

Condition

Image in Great condition Frame in Great condition does have some Chipping and scratching on frame plus usual wear marks from use and displaying consistent with age see photos as photos play an important role in description of condition – Art work/s will be posted in a picture box made by us from Cardboard and Foam packaging to suit the size of your individual Art work/s

Most of the art work we sell are of an antique or vintage era and reflect this in condition they are not in new condition unless stipulated we have a scale we use of Excellent Condition: No visible flaws Chips scratches or wear – Great Condition: May have flaws Chips scratches and wear – Good Condition: Does have significant flaws Chips scratches and wear in as found condition

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Postal package 60cm x 52cm x 12cm weight 3kg

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Most of the artwork we sell are of an antique or vintage era and reflect this in condition, they are not in new condition unless stipulated.

We have a scale we use of Excellent Condition: No visible flaws Chips scratches or wear – Great Condition: May have flaws Chips scratches and wear – Good Condition: Does have significant flaws Chips scratches and wear in as found condition

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