Auction Results - Important Australian & International Art
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN &
INTERNATIONAL ART
Smith & Singer’s tightly curated May 2023 auction of Important Australian & International Art achieved exceptional results for traditional, modern and contemporary Australian art with a total of $10,720,273, the highest for an art auction in Australia this year.
Determined bidding from clients in the saleroom, on telephones, and online resulted in an outstanding sold rate for a mixed vendor sale of 100.42% by value, showing the depth of demand across all categories. The figure augments the extensive private sales and international consignments Smith & Singer have transacted to date in 2023.
Results were led by stellar performances by artists including Ralph Balson, Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, Charles Frederick Goldie, Henry Moore, Albert Namatjira and Brett Whiteley, with new world auctions record established for Criss Canning and Francis Lymburner.
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Gary SingerChief Executive Officer & Director Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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Emily WalkerAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Emily Walker |
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David MackayGallery Manager Sydney |