For more than fifty years, Michael Leunig gently and brilliantly skewered the absurdities of everyday life. Now, as one of Australia’s most cherished and quietly missed voices, his work feels more luminous than ever.

'The bird of paradise does not alight on the hand that grasps' is a rare and original piece, full of heart, insight and that unmistakable Leunig spirit.

For admirers of Leunig and collectors of works on paper, 'The bird of paradise does not alight on the hand that grasps’ is a captivating find. This work is provenanced from the Leunig family’s private collection.

Michael LEUNIG (1945 - 2024)
'The bird of paradise does not alight on the hand that grasps.' 1986
Ink on paper
Image Size: 18 x 23 cm
Dimensions: 26 x 37 cm
Signed: Signed 'Leunig' lower right

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition:Very Good.

(c) The Artist or Assignee