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Bondi Beach Pools - Chromogenic Print

Overview
A Striking Chromogenic Photograph Capturing The Iconic Bondi Beach Oceanside Swimming Pools In Their Full Architectural And Environmental Context. The Composition Presents A Layered Perspective Of Sydney'S Most Celebrated Coastal Leisure Destination, Showcasing The Interplay Between Human Recreation Infrastructure And The Raw Natural Ocean Environment.

Specifications
Medium: Chromogenic Print
Image Dimensions (Unframed): 30 X 45 Cm
Frame Dimensions: 38 X 53 Cm
Frame: Brass-Toned Metal Frame With White Mat Board, Contemporary Gallery-Style Presentation

Composition & Subject Matter
The Photograph Documents Three Distinct Aquatic Zones In Precise Visual Hierarchy. The Foreground Features A Chlorinated Lap Pool With Clearly Marked Lane Divisions, Occupied By Swimmers In Recreational Use. The Middle Ground Reveals A Second Saltwater Pool Positioned Directly Adjacent To The Ocean Edge, Separated By A Concrete Deck And Safety Railings. The Background Presents The Natural Seascape With Characteristic Turquoise Waters, White-Capped Waves, And The Distinctive Bondi Beach Shoreline With Its Dense Residential Development Cascading Up The Hillside In Warm Terracotta And Cream Tones.

The Image Captures The Essential Tension Between Controlled, Sanitised Leisure (The Chlorinated Pools) And Untamed Natural Forces (The Pacific Ocean), A Defining Characteristic Of Australian Beach Culture. The Clear Blue Sky And Strong Natural Light Suggest Optimal Summer Conditions, With Excellent Visibility Across All Three Spatial Planes.

Condition
Excellent Condition. The Chromogenic Emulsion Displays Vibrant Colour Saturation With No Fading, Discolouration, Or Foxing Visible. The Print Surface Is Clean And Unmarked. The Frame Is Structurally Sound With No Chips, Warping, Or Damage To The Mat Board Or Glazing. The Work Is Ready For Immediate Display. Refer To Images For Detailed Condition Assessment.

Provenance & Attribution
Artist Unknown. The Work Appears To Be A Professional Or Semi-Professional Documentary Photograph, Likely Produced In The 1970S-1980S Based On Colour Palette And Photographic Technique. The Image May Derive From Tourism, Architectural, Or Leisure Industry Documentation. No Signature, Artist Mark, Or Identifying Information Is Visible On The Print Or Verso.

Cultural & Historical Context
This Photograph Documents Bondi Beach At A Significant Moment In Australian Recreational And Architectural History. The Oceanside Pools Represent A Distinctive Australian Innovation—Public Saltwater And Chlorinated Swimming Facilities Integrated Directly Into The Coastal Landscape. The Image Serves As A Cultural Document Of Mid-To-Late 20Th Century Australian Beach Leisure, Capturing The Aesthetic And Social Values Of The Era.

Lot Includes The Framed Chromogenic Print As Described. No Certificate Of Authenticity Is Present. Buyers Are Advised To Conduct Their Own Research Regarding The Photographer And Provenance Of This Work.888132+3

Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia

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Quantity:
1
Auction Details:
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Auction Date:
21-Sep-2026 10:00
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