This is a post modernist expressionist oil painting by John Saul titled Idol, first exhibited at the Holdsworth Galleries in Sydney in February 1970.
I discovered this painting at a garage sale where it was being given away and needed some repairs to the frame.
When I brought it home the only resource in Australia that I could find on the artist was held in the National Library of Australia so I sent away for a photocopy of the press clipping - for John Saul - Artist.
When I received the clipping I discovered a photo of John and a review of the exhibition that the painting came from. Also that he played Dave in the radio series Dad and Dave from Snake Gully that ran for 16 years in Australia.
Here is the National Film and Sound Archives catalogue listing of the serial-
DAD AND DAVE FROM SNAKE GULLY Series: 140345 Summary: Radio serial centring around the story of two Australian families living at Snake Gully. Big national events such as Australia Day, the Royal Easter Show and the Snake Gully Cup are featured in some episodes. Contributors: George Edwards (PDR), Wrigley’s Gum (SPO), Maurice Francis (SCR), Lorna Bingham (SCR). Cast: Loris Bingham (Mum), George Edwards (Dad, Alf, Ted Ramsey, Hans, Tim Reilly, Joe Matthews), Nell Stirling (Mabel), Margaret Christensen (Mabel), Lorna Bingham (Annie Morton), Eric Scott (Bill Smith), John Saul (Dave), Pat Penny (Dave), Thora Lumsdaine (Lola Vincent). Label: Columbia, EMI Episode duration: 30 mins Episodes produced: 2276 Broadcast details: 1937-1953 ; first broadcast on 31st May, 1937 on 2UW, 2KO, 2G2, 3BD-LK, 4BK-AK, 5DN-MU-P1, 6IX-WB; Final episode broadcast December 29, 1953 on 2UW, 3DB, 4BK, 5AD, 7BU, 7HT; Monday to Thursday on 2UW at 7.00pm NFSA Holdings: Eps 3-2275 (slightly incomplete)
Coincidentally Dad and Dave was Granma's favourite Australian story of all time. Good art always has a provenance.
I discovered this painting at a garage sale where it was being given away and needed some repairs to the frame.
When I brought it home the only resource in Australia that I could find on the artist was held in the National Library of Australia so I sent away for a photocopy of the press clipping - for John Saul - Artist.
When I received the clipping I discovered a photo of John and a review of the exhibition that the painting came from. Also that he played Dave in the radio series Dad and Dave from Snake Gully that ran for 16 years in Australia.
Here is the National Film and Sound Archives catalogue listing of the serial-
DAD AND DAVE FROM SNAKE GULLY Series: 140345 Summary: Radio serial centring around the story of two Australian families living at Snake Gully. Big national events such as Australia Day, the Royal Easter Show and the Snake Gully Cup are featured in some episodes. Contributors: George Edwards (PDR), Wrigley’s Gum (SPO), Maurice Francis (SCR), Lorna Bingham (SCR). Cast: Loris Bingham (Mum), George Edwards (Dad, Alf, Ted Ramsey, Hans, Tim Reilly, Joe Matthews), Nell Stirling (Mabel), Margaret Christensen (Mabel), Lorna Bingham (Annie Morton), Eric Scott (Bill Smith), John Saul (Dave), Pat Penny (Dave), Thora Lumsdaine (Lola Vincent). Label: Columbia, EMI Episode duration: 30 mins Episodes produced: 2276 Broadcast details: 1937-1953 ; first broadcast on 31st May, 1937 on 2UW, 2KO, 2G2, 3BD-LK, 4BK-AK, 5DN-MU-P1, 6IX-WB; Final episode broadcast December 29, 1953 on 2UW, 3DB, 4BK, 5AD, 7BU, 7HT; Monday to Thursday on 2UW at 7.00pm NFSA Holdings: Eps 3-2275 (slightly incomplete)
Coincidentally Dad and Dave was Granma's favourite Australian story of all time. Good art always has a provenance.
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