Dining in a Glow 1993



Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 175.5 x 135
signed, dated and titled [on reverse]
Private collection, Melbourne

First shown in Arkley’s solo  exhibition at Bellas Gallery, Brisbane, May 1993, this painting is a ‘close-up’ variant of Mod Style (1992); for comparative discussion of both works, see Carnival 30, including comment on the derivation of both works from Gold’s Instant Decorator (template no.8: “Studio Apartment”).

The sale of this painting at Deutscher-Menzies’ auction in May 2000 (for a new record price) initiated a flurry of art market interest in Arkley’s work after his death.

Provenance

  • History prior to 2000 unknown
  • Auctioned by Deutscher-Menzies, Melb., 3-4 May 2000, lot 1 (ill.: detail as above; sold for $178,500)
  • Recorded in Melb.P/C in NGVA Arkley retrospective planning files 2006

Exhibited

  • HA Bellas, Brisbane, 5/93, cat.5 ($7,000)
  • HA Metro 5, Melb., 2/02, cat.3 (priced at $240,000)
  • HA retrospective 2006-7 (all 3 venues)

Literature

  • Carnival 30 and Fig.1.19