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Lot 149

Peter Powditch
(born 1942)
Sun Torso XXXXIX, 1971

Lucio's: Food, Art & Friendship

21 March 2021, 14:00 AEDT

Melbourne, Armadale

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Peter Powditch (born 1942)

Sun Torso XXXXIX, 1971
titled, dated and signed verso: 'Sun Torso XXXXIX, 71 / Powditch'
enamel on board
35.5 x 45.0cm (14 x 17 11/16in).

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Defiance Gallery, Sydney (label attached verso)
The Lucio's Collection, Sydney

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