Gallerysmith

Today we say farewell to The Honourable Paul Guest OAM QC. Paul was an Olympic rower, a QC, then Judge of the Family Court, but also a passionate art collector, friend to many artists as well as a loyal supporter and advocate of gallerists like me. Though his physical visits to Gallerysmith petered off in recent years, he would occasionally call to sing the praises of an artist I was exhibiting or just to remind me, in his unmistakable voice, that I was ‘doing a terrific job’. This incredible pencil and charcoal portrait by Ted May, another of the 39ers, hangs proudly and dominantly in Owen Dixon Chambers. It offers a wonderful insight into both artist and sitter (who were friends for many decades) and remains one of my favourite portraits of all time. Vale Paul.