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Galloping Results

15 October 2017

On 24 October exceptional results were achieved for a diverse collection of arts and design from the Han dynasty to the present day. The auction generated $1,654,930, with 177.3% sold by value. The sale featured objects of exquisite craftsmanship and design from private collections which included an extensive collection of fine Australian and European art, furniture, glass, porcelain, gold and silver together with Chinese bronzes, ceramics, furniture, jades and works of art. On 24 October exceptional results were achieved for a diverse collection of arts and design from the Han dynasty to the present day. The auction generated $1,654,930, with 177.3% sold by value. The sale featured objects of exquisite craftsmanship and design from private collections which included an extensive collection of fine Australian and European art, furniture, glass, porcelain, gold and silver together with Chinese bronzes, ceramics, furniture, jades and works of art. (137.98 KB)

Will New Zealand take the 1964 Melbourne Cup again?

9 October 2017

Sotheby’s Australia is honoured to be entrusted with the sale of the 1964 Melbourne Cup won by New Zealand horse Polo Prince. Held in a private Queensland collection since 1999, the 1964 Melbourne Cup was presented by the Governor General, William Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle, to Mrs Edna Davis, co-owner of Polo Prince. The Cup will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 24 October 2017 in Sydney with an estimate of $70,000-90,000. Sotheby’s Australia is honoured to be entrusted with the sale of the 1964 Melbourne Cup won by New Zealand horse Polo Prince. Held in a private Queensland collection since 1999, the 1964 Melbourne Cup was presented by the Governor General, William Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle, to Mrs Edna Davis, co-owner of Polo Prince. The Cup will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 24 October 2017 in Sydney with an estimate of $70,000-90,000. (392.42 KB)

Art Deco Dancer Who Became Royalty

11 September 2017

Sotheby’s Australia will auction a rare figurine by Demétre Chiparus, Dancer of Kapurthala, circa 1925 in Sydney on 24 October 2017. Held in the distinguished South Australian Angas family collection for over 90 years, the figurine was purportedly purchased new by Ronald Fife Angas in the late 1920s. The Angas family has a long history in South Australia with the town Angaston named after the colony’s founding father George Fife Angas. Chiparus’s Dancer of Kapurthala (estimate $80,000-100,000) is an alluringly slender figure whose movement is captured succinctly as she is poised on pointed toe with arms raised. Sotheby’s Australia will auction a rare figurine by Demétre Chiparus, Dancer of Kapurthala, circa 1925 in Sydney on 24 October 2017. Held in the distinguished South Australian Angas family collection for over 90 years, the figurine was purportedly purchased new by Ronald Fife Angas in the late 1920s. The Angas family has a long history in South Australia with the town Angaston named after the colony’s founding father George Fife Angas. Chiparus’s Dancer of Kapurthala (estimate $80,000-100,000) is an alluringly slender figure whose movement is captured succinctly as she is poised on pointed toe with arms raised. (85.17 KB)

Important Jewels at Sotheby’s Australia August 2017

18 August 2017

Sotheby’s Australia’s August sale of Important Jewels offers a variety of stunning jewels. To be held at the InterContinental Sydney, the sale of 210 lots features an impressive selection of accessible and desirable coloured gemstones and diamonds, as well as period jewels and watches, including a magnificent selection of aspirational designer and iconic pieces from Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. The estimated sale range is $1.9 million to $2.6 million. Sotheby’s Australia’s August sale of Important Jewels offers a variety of stunning jewels. To be held at the InterContinental Sydney, the sale of 210 lots features an impressive selection of accessible and desirable coloured gemstones and diamonds, as well as period jewels and watches, including a magnificent selection of aspirational designer and iconic pieces from Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. The estimated sale range is $1.9 million to $2.6 million. (112.17 KB)

Million Dollar Boyd

16 August 2017

Outstanding results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s August sale of Important Australian Art held at the InterContinental Sydney on 16 August. Surveying major stylistic developments, the auction offered rare and prestigious examples of Colonial Art, Naturalism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Modernism, and Abstraction, along with ground-breaking paintings and works on paper by the most influential artistic innovators of historical, modern and contemporary Australian art. With 97 works of art on offer, the sale realised $11.3 million with clearance rates of 125.4% by value. Outstanding results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s August sale of Important Australian Art held at the InterContinental Sydney on 16 August. Surveying major stylistic developments, the auction offered rare and prestigious examples of Colonial Art, Naturalism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Modernism, and Abstraction, along with ground-breaking paintings and works on paper by the most influential artistic innovators of historical, modern and contemporary Australian art. With 97 works of art on offer, the sale realised $11.3 million with clearance rates of 125.4% by value. (461.66 KB)

Important Australian Art Auction in Sydney 16 August 2017

10 August 2017

Strong buyer interest is anticipated at Sotheby’s Australia’s August sale of Important Australian Art on 16 August at the InterContinental Sydney. With 97 works of art for auction estimated at $9.02 million to $11.77 million, the sale presents a collection of extraordinary moments in Australian art history. Surveying major stylistic developments, the auction offers rare and prestigious examples of Colonial Art, Naturalism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Modernism, and Abstraction, along with ground-breaking paintings and works on paper by the most influential artistic innovators of historical, modern and contemporary Australian art. Strong buyer interest is anticipated at Sotheby’s Australia’s August sale of Important Australian Art on 16 August at the InterContinental Sydney. With 97 works of art for auction estimated at $9.02 million to $11.77 million, the sale presents a collection of extraordinary moments in Australian art history. Surveying major stylistic developments, the auction offers rare and prestigious examples of Colonial Art, Naturalism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Modernism, and Abstraction, along with ground-breaking paintings and works on paper by the most influential artistic innovators of historical, modern and contemporary Australian art. (213.21 KB)

Exceptional Results Achieved - Consigned in Australia Sold in London and New York

7 June 2017

The market for international works remains strong with Sotheby’s Australia facilitating the sale of two paintings by Russian artist Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé in London and a daybed by Maria Pergay in New York. Consigned from private collections in Melbourne and Sydney, these works were assessed by international colleagues and consigned to Sotheby’s London’s Russian Pictures sale and Sotheby’s New York’s Important Design auction. The market for international works remains strong with Sotheby’s Australia facilitating the sale of two paintings by Russian artist Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé in London and a daybed by Maria Pergay in New York. Consigned from private collections in Melbourne and Sydney, these works were assessed by international colleagues and consigned to Sotheby’s London’s Russian Pictures sale and Sotheby’s New York’s Important Design auction. (130.56 KB)

The David Newby Collection Consigned to Sotheby’s Australia

7 March 2017

On 3 May 2017 Sotheby’s Australia will host an exceptional sale of Australian Art from the private collection of Mr David Newby, a successful businessman who has enjoyed a distinguished international career. Estimated at $2.7 million to $3.6 million, The David Newby Collection of Australian Art includes paintings by Australia’s leading Impressionists Frederick McCubbin, John Russell and Arthur Streeton, through to masterpieces of Australian Modernism by Arthur Boyd, Ray Crooke, Jeffrey Smart, Albert Tucker and Fred Williams. On 3 May 2017 Sotheby’s Australia will host an exceptional sale of Australian Art from the private collection of Mr David Newby, a successful businessman who has enjoyed a distinguished international career. Estimated at $2.7 million to $3.6 million, The David Newby Collection of Australian Art includes paintings by Australia’s leading Impressionists Frederick McCubbin, John Russell and Arthur Streeton, through to masterpieces of Australian Modernism by Arthur Boyd, Ray Crooke, Jeffrey Smart, Albert Tucker and Fred Williams. (300.42 KB)

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