Michael Leunig was an iconic Australian cartoonist, writer, painter, philosopher and poet, best known for his cartoons published in the Sydney Morning Herald and Age newspapers over 55 years. Spanning the political, cultural and philosophical, his visual world was one of whimsy, wit and a deep humanity.

‘Untitled (Plumbing Problems)’ is a comical image. Leunig draws a malevolent tree winding its roots up a pipe and into a toilet. The work is a rumination of the tensions between nature and civilisation as well as a familiar suburban frustration – tree versus pipe, the consternation of many a plumber and home owner.

As special as it is rare, ‘Untitled (Plumbing Problems)’ is a jewel for admirers of Leunig and collectors of important works on paper. It is recognisably by the artist, provenanced from the Leunig family’s private collection and hand-signed by Leunig himself.

Michael LEUNIG (1945 - 2024)
'Untitled (Plumbing Problems)' 1982
ink on paper
Image Size: 9 x 6 cm
Dimensions: 15 x 15 cm
Signed: Signed lower right: Leunig
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper or frame. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the paint surface.

(c) The Artist or Assignee