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A small unsigned painting

by Stephen Scheding

This investigative account explores a mystery in the Australian art world concerning the painter Lloyd Rees and a private collector. It examines the processes of art evaluation and authentication, and includes a section of black and white illustrations.

Accession 25908 ISBN 0091836476 Publisher Vintage Books
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