Reference: see Allbids auction, The Art of Frances Duffy – Part I, Online, Frances Duffy (1927-1996) was a student of Sir William Dargie, the renowned Australian painter and 8-time Archibald Prize winner. His influence is evident in much of her work however her own developing style can be seen in her experiments with tonalism in this collection of paintings from the later part of her career.
In a critique of an exhibition of her work, ‘Australian Women Artists’ at Southlands Gallery in 1979, critic Sasha Grishin observes: ‘Of the seven painters, the most interesting is Frances Duffy. Although originally trained by Sir William Dargie, she is certainly more sensitive, perceptive and imaginative than her master.’ (Sasha Grishin, Canberra Times, Thursday 1 November 1979, page 21)
Closing Wednesday 5 January, 2021
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Yellow Portrait, Oil on Canvas, 60cm H x 50 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), The Restaurant, Oil On Canvas, 58cm H x 52 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Colours of Winter, Oil on Canvas, 50cm H x 60 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Fruit and Flowers, Oil on Canvas, 50cm H x 60 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), The Golden Ash, Oil on Canvas, 61cm H x 90 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Victorian Toilet Mirror, Oil on Canvas, 75cm H x 58 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), The Seventies, Oil on Canvas, 35cm H x 30 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Sheds, Oil on Canvas, 40cm H x 50 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Model in Black and Pink, Oil on Canvas, 60cm H x 50 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), The Straw Hat, Oil on Canvas, 58cm H x 37 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Untitled (Portrait of Child), Oil on Canvas, 50cm H x 39 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), The Arches, Oil on Canvas, 42cm H x 34 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Roses and Minton Saucer, Oil on Canvas, 30cm H x 58 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Untitled (Still Life in Blue Jug), Oil on Canvas, 38cm H x 35 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Blue Hydrangea, Oil on Board, 60cm H x 43 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Flowers with Pottery, Oil on Canvas, 30cm H x 58 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Foggy Frankston, Oil on Canvas, 38cm H x 60 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Coloured Glass and Bouquet, Oil on Canvas, 35cm H x 27 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), The Long Tresses, Oil on Canvas, 50cm H x 38 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Roses, Oil on Canvas, 34cm H x 24 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Winter in the Park, Oil on Canvas, 56cm H x 34 W
Frances Duffy, Untitled (Still Life with Bottle and Apples), Oil on Board, 40cm H x 30 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), The Pink Chair, Oil on Canvas, 61cm H x 50 W
Frances Duffy, The Visitor, Oil on Canvas, 39cm H x 50 W
Frances Duffy (1927-1996), Grove of White, Oil on Canvas, 48cm H x 60 W
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