Key Details:
Artist: Lorraine J. Toogood
Title: Rock Fishing
Medium: Oil painting
Subject: Australian coastal / rock fishing scene
Origin: Victoria, Australia
Period: Late 20th century
Overall Framed Size: Approx. 77 cm x 62 cm
Presentation: Gilt-finish frame with linen-style inner border
Associated Location: Strathfieldsaye, Victoria
Awards / Provenance: Bendigo Show Champion; City of Greater Bendigo Senior Citizens Week Art Competition – 1st Prize, 1999
Mini Story or Hook:
A striking Australian coastal oil painting with excellent surviving local provenance.
Titled “Rock Fishing,” the work is identified on the reverse as being by Lorraine J. Toogood of Strathfieldsaye, Victoria.
It retains a Bendigo Show Champion award and an original City of Greater Bendigo First Prize certificate dated 17 March 1999, both relating to this work.
The handwritten verso label describes the painting as:
“Rock Fishing – Copy Oil Painting – By Mrs Lorraine J Toogood – Strathfieldsaye 3551.”
A decorative and well-presented work with a strong Bendigo-region history.
Condition:
Condition: Good vintage condition – see photographs.
Painting presents well overall with good colour and detail.
Frame has minor marks and wear consistent with age and previous display.
Original identification label and competition awards remain attached to the reverse.
Please note the original label describes the work as a “copy oil painting.”
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Postage & Handling:
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