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John Coburn (1925-2006) Paintings, Works on Paper and Graphics 1959-2003 Opening Wednesday October 15 2008 6-8pm Opening Pictures John Coburn’s passing in 2006 marked the end of an astonishing career spanning six decades at the forefront of Australian abstract painting. Coburn’s paintings, works on paper, tapestries and graphics are among the most recognisable in Australian art. Perhaps best known for the tapestries Curtain of the Sun and Curtain of the Moon which he designed for the Sydney Opera House in 1970, his genius has received national and international recognition. Coburn is represented in the National Gallery of Australia, all state galleries, many regional galleries in addition to many other public collections throughout Australia and overseas including Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna, the John F Kennedy Centre, Washington, and the Vatican Museum, Rome. Page 1 2008 John Coburn Paintings 1959-2003 Page 2 2008 John Coburn Works on paper Page 3 2008 John Coburn Graphics Page 4 Works on paper part 1 Page 5 Works on paper part 2 Page 6 Works on paper part 3 Page 7 Paintings part 2 Page 8 Paintings part 3 Page 9 Graphics part 1 Page 10 Graphics part 2 Page 11 Exhibition 2005: Survey of Paintings, Works on Paper and Graphics 1957-2004 Page 12 John Coburn's biography Page 13 John Coburn main page please be patient while the page loads click on the images to open another window with a larger view all prices are in Australian dollars and are subject to change click here to return to eva breuer art dealer home |
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John Coburn The 6th Day: God created man 1977 Silkscreen 38/50 52 x 70 cm (image) 56.5 x 75.5cm (sheet) no.8789 cat no.47 currently unavailable |
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John Coburn Death and Transfiguration 1988 Screenprint 16/99 (11 colours) 48 x 71.2cm (image size) 54.9 x 74.5cm (sheet size) no.6512 cat no.50 |
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John Coburn Sun and Sydney Opera House 1993 Silkscreen print A/P (9 colours) 66.8 x 50cm (image size) 76.2 x 56cm (sheet size) no.6777 cat no.53 |
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John Coburn Summer 2004 Linocut 20/30 21.5 x 22.5cm (plate size) 42 x 38.5cm (sheet size) no.7550 cat no.54 |
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John Coburn Moon in the Garden 2004 Linocut 22/30 21.5 x 22.5cm (plate size) 42 x 38.5cm (sheet size) no.7548 cat no.55 |
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John Coburn Desert Landscape 1994 Silkscreen print 96/99 (6 colours) 10 artist’s proofs 37 x 32cm (image size) 55.6 x 37.6cm (sheet size) no.6774 cat no.57 |
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John Coburn Sentinel 1987 Silkscreen print (4 colours) 90 x 59.9cm (image size) 101.8 x 66.3cm (sheet size) cat no.60 |
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John Coburn Sacred Site 1987 Silkscreen print 61/100 (7 colours) 56.1 x 90.9cm (image size) 66.4 x 101.8cm (sheet size) no. 4854 cat no.61 |
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John Coburn Desert Ceremony 1998 Lithograph A/P (3 colours) 13.1 x 16cm (image size) no.6769 cat no.62 |
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John Coburn The Sunlit Plains 2003 Etching 1/30 32.5 x 34.5cm (plate size) no.6496 |
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John Coburn Field 1998 Lithograph A/P (3 colours) 13 x 16cm (image size) no. 6768 cat no.64 |
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John Coburn Curtain of the Sun Sydney Opera House 1983 Silkscreen print 41.9 x 67.9cm (image size) 56.8 x 76.4cm (sheet size) no.9741 cat no.52 SOLD |
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John Coburn Golden Phoenix 1980 Silkscreen print 28/40 (8 colours) 10 artist’s proofs 58 x 48cm (image size) 76.4 x 56.7cm (sheet size) no.7535 cat no.58 SOLD |
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John Coburn Silver Phoenix 1980 Silkscreen print A/P (8 colours) 10 artist’s proofs 68 x 48cm (image size) 76.6 x 56.7cm (sheet size) no.6780 cat no.59 SOLD |
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John Coburn Rare Bird 1987 Silkscreen print 93/100 (6 colours) 48 x 69.5cm (image size) 54.9 x 74.9cm (sheet size) no.7724 cat no.65 SOLD |
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