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Michael Smither
Oranges in a Seagrass Basket
Screenprint
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About this artwork
Please note: The framed artwork images are intended to show possible framing options. The price displayed is for the unframed limited edition print
The original oil on board painting was 1600 x 1200mm and was painted in 1979
Private Collection – Terry and Angela Boon
“The seagrass basket was used as a navigation aid by Polynesian voyagers. I considered the fall of light on the weave and began to get some idea of how this may have been so. Of course, most people are impressed by the oranges but this painting is about the basket.
‘Oranges in a Seagrass Basket’ is considered by many people to be one of my iconic works.”
– Michael Smither
Additional Information
There are two sizes of this third and fourth edition print currently available:
Paper size – 865 x 645mm (image size 700 x 525mm) – $1000
Paper size – 1000 x 700mm (image size 830 x 620mm) – $1200
Artist bio
“Michael Smither was made a CNZM in 2004 for his services to art. It is important to acknowledge and celebrate the work and achievement of this New Zealand artist who shows us so much of where we come from and of what shapes us.”
– Helen Clark, former Prime Minister & Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
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