Russell Drysdale Western Landscape Sterling Silver Plate, 1973

A highly collectible limited edition sterling silver plate featuring Western Landscape by Sir Russell Drysdale, one of Australia’s most important 20th-century artists. Produced in 1973 by John Pinches, London, and issued by Stokes (Australasia) Ltd, this hallmarked sterling silver plate was released in a limited edition of 1003 pieces.

This example is numbered 586 / 1003 and comes complete with its fitted presentation case, letter and signed certificate of authenticity. The plate depicts Drysdale’s distinctive vision of the Australian outback, capturing the stark beauty, stillness and isolation associated with his landscape imagery.

Details

Artist: Sir Russell Drysdale
Title: Western Landscape
Maker: John Pinches, London
Maker’s Mark: JP
Issued by: Stokes (Australasia) Ltd
Date: 1973
Hallmark: London hallmark
Material: Sterling silver / 925
Diameter: 20 cm
Weight: 208.5 grams
Edition Number: 586 / 1003
Presentation: Fitted display box, letter and signed certificate of authenticity
Condition: Fair vintage condition

Condition

Fair vintage condition. The plate shows noticeable surface scratches and marks to both the front and reverse, as photographed. It remains structurally sound and is complete with its fitted presentation case, letter and signed certificate of authenticity. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Sir Russell Drysdale is widely regarded as one of Australia’s defining modern artists. His images of rural towns, outback landscapes and isolated figures helped shape a distinctive visual language of the Australian interior during the mid-20th century.

Western Landscape reflects the themes for which Drysdale is best known: sparse composition, dramatic stillness and the powerful presence of the Australian bush. Translated into sterling silver by John Pinches of London and issued through Stokes (Australasia) Ltd, this plate sits at the intersection of Australian art, commemorative silver and limited edition collector design.

The piece is particularly appealing to collectors of Australian art, Russell Drysdale memorabilia, Stokes Australasia silver, John Pinches limited editions and hallmarked sterling silver display pieces.

A significant Australian art-related sterling silver collector’s plate, complete with case and certificate, offered honestly with noted surface wear.