Theatrical Facade 1996 [2]



Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 200 x 150

signed , dated and titled [on reverse, according to Christie’s]

Coll.: unknown [last auctioned April 2026]

In this variant of Theatrical Facade (1996) [Canberra], the grey-blue line and pastel tones significantly alter the character of the composition, flattening the details into a series of patterns and patches of colour.

Arkley’s archive contains a photo.

Provenance

  • with Kalli Rolfe
  • auctioned by Christie’s, Melb, 8 May 2001, lot 123A (details as above; est.$120-150,000; not sold; these details via AASD)
  • auctioned by Smith & Singer, Sydney, 28 April 2026, lot 50: sets., ill., noting 1996 Singapore exhibition; est.$1.2-1.6 million; passed in

Exhibited

  • Singapore, United Overseas Bank 1996 (‘Contemporary Australia: Six Leading Artists’) (see Spray 130)