Auction Results - SIDNEY NOLAN: Property Formerly from the Collection of Lord McAlpine

Smith & Singer’s auction, SIDNEY NOLAN: Property Formerly from the Collection of Lord McAlpine, achieved the rare distinction of a ‘white glove sale’ with all of the 42 paintings successfully sold on the night for a total of $1,422,409, more than doubling the presale low estimate.
Determined bidding from Australian and international clients in the saleroom, on telephones, and online resulted in an exceptional sold rate of 225.8% by value and 100% by volume, showing the depth of demand for one of Australia’s most highly revered and collected artists.
Results were led by stellar performances by significant examples from Nolan’s African, Bathers, Eliza Fraser, Gallipoli, Ned Kelly, Oedipus, and Silk Road series.
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Lot 7
SIDNEY NOLAN 1917-1992
Crocodile 1963
synthetic polymer paint on composition board
152.5 x 122 cm
Estimate $15,000–25,000
Sold for $92,500
© The Sidney Nolan Trust. All rights reserved,
DACS/Copyright Agency, 2023
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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 |