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Australian & European Arts & Design

22 February 2018

Sotheby’s Australia’s March sale of Fine Australian & European Arts & Design will showcase a diverse collection of Australian and international arts and design. Following The Hans & Gertrud Mueller Collection of Lalique Glass and The Kirk Pengilly (INXS) Collection over 60 Australian & European works from the 1850s to the present will be auctioned. Commencing at 6 pm on 21 March at the InterContinental Sydney, the sale feature objects of exquisite craftsmanship and design from private collections which includes an extensive collection of fine Australian and European art, furniture, glass, porcelain and silver. (205.16 KB)

At Lowes, discount clothes build a Lalique glass empire

21 February 2018

Australian Financial Review  |  Peter Fish

An impressive collection of coloured Lalique glass put together by the late owner of the Lowes retail empire, Hans Mueller, and his wife Gertrud will come on the auction market next month and is certain to draw international interest.

The Hans & Gertrud Mueller Collection of Lalique Glass for Auction by Sotheby’s Australia

8 February 2018

On 21 March 2018 Sotheby’s Australia will hold an exceptional sale of René Lalique glass from the private collection of the late Mr Hans Mueller & Mrs Gertrud Mueller. The most important collection of Lalique glass ever offered in Australia, the Mueller Collection consists of over 130 pieces of coloured glass from the early 20th century and is estimated at AUD$462,100 to AUD$642,300. René Lalique’s name is synonymous with the Art Deco period: his unique and specialised techniques with glass gave rise to a style that was essentially expressed through the contrast between clear and frosted glass, sometimes with added patina, enamel or the use of colour. His statuettes, ornaments, figurines, vases, jewellery and architectural adornments encapsulate the art of living and are internationally renowned and appreciated by galleries, museums and collectors throughout the world. On 21 March 2018 Sotheby’s Australia will hold an exceptional sale of René Lalique glass from the private collection of the late Mr Hans Mueller & Mrs Gertrud Mueller. The most important collection of Lalique glass ever offered in Australia, the Mueller Collection consists of over 130 pieces of coloured glass from the early 20th century and is estimated at AUD$462,100 to AUD$642,300. René Lalique’s name is synonymous with the Art Deco period: his unique and specialised techniques with glass gave rise to a style that was essentially expressed through the contrast between clear and frosted glass, sometimes with added patina, enamel or the use of colour. His statuettes, ornaments, figurines, vases, jewellery and architectural adornments encapsulate the art of living and are internationally renowned and appreciated by galleries, museums and collectors throughout the world. (171.94 KB)

Own Your Own Piece Of INXS

6 February 2018

Mix94.5  |  Daniel Van Der Meer

Syndicated: TripleM

INXS fans who have a spare bit of coin might want to be available on March 21...

That's the date Sotheby's will host an auction, selling many of the instruments Kirk Pengilly has accumulated over his 40 plus year career with the legendary Aussie band.

Kirk Pengilly To Auction Off His INXS Memorabilia

5 February 2018

Noise11  |  Paul Cashmere

INXS co-founder Kirk Pengilly is auctioning off his collection of INXS instruments used to record classic albums like The Swing, Listen Like Thieves, X, Welcome to Wherever You Are, Kick.

‘What you Need’ The Kirk Pengilly (INXS) Collection Consigned to Sotheby’s Australia

5 February 2018

On 21 March 2018, Sotheby’s Australia will host an exceptional sale of Australian music history with the private collection of Mr Kirk Pengilly, founding member, guitarist, saxophonist and backing vocalist for INXS. Estimated at $159,600 to $229,500, The Kirk Pengilly (INXS) Collection comprises rare guitars, and a selection of the working instruments used in studio recordings such as The Swing, Listen Like Thieves, X, Welcome to Wherever You Are, Kick and concert tours associated with those albums. On 21 March 2018, Sotheby’s Australia will host an exceptional sale of Australian music history with the private collection of Mr Kirk Pengilly, founding member, guitarist, saxophonist and backing vocalist for INXS. Estimated at $159,600 to $229,500, The Kirk Pengilly (INXS) Collection comprises rare guitars, and a selection of the working instruments used in studio recordings such as The Swing, Listen Like Thieves, X, Welcome to Wherever You Are, Kick and concert tours associated with those albums. (173.11 KB)

Sotheby’s Australia Continues Market Leadership in Jewels | 2017 Annual Totals Reaches $5.75 million

7 December 2017

Strong buyer interest at the December sale of Important Jewels realised an outstanding result of $2.53 million, the highest jewels auction result for Sotheby’s Australia since 2011. Featuring a stunning collection of antique and contemporary jewels and watches, the sale included a magnificent selection of designer and iconic pieces from Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Graff, David Webb, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels, together with an impressive selection of affordable and aspirational diamonds, coloured diamonds and precious gemstones. In 2017 Sotheby’s Australia sold $5.75 million of jewels at auction, the highest annual turnover for the auctioneer since 2011. Strong buyer interest at the December sale of Important Jewels realised an outstanding result of $2.53 million, the highest jewels auction result for Sotheby’s Australia since 2011. Featuring a stunning collection of antique and contemporary jewels and watches, the sale included a magnificent selection of designer and iconic pieces from Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Graff, David Webb, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels, together with an impressive selection of affordable and aspirational diamonds, coloured diamonds and precious gemstones. In 2017 Sotheby’s Australia sold $5.75 million of jewels at auction, the highest annual turnover for the auctioneer since 2011. (108.58 KB)

Sotheby’s ‘Important Jewels’ auction in Sydney

5 December 2017

Blouin ArtInfo

Sotheby’s Australia will auction its most valuable collection of Important Jewels, including antique and contemporary jewels and watches, on December 6, 2017.

The sale, comprising of 286 lots and estimated between $3.98 million and $5.74 million, includes a magnificent selection of designer and iconic pieces from Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Graff, David Webb, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels, together with an impressive selection of affordable and aspirational diamonds, colored diamonds, and precious gemstones.

Impressive Jewels at Sotheby’s Australia

27 November 2017

Sotheby’s Australia’s collection of 286 lots of Important Jewels, estimated at $3.98 million to $5.74 million, is the most valuable Jewels sale ever offered by Sotheby’s Australia and is set to generate strong buyer interest on 6 December at the InterContinental Sydney. Featuring a stunning collection of antique and contemporary jewels and watches, the sale includes a magnificent selection of designer and iconic pieces from Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Graff, David Webb, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels together with an impressive selection of affordable and aspirational diamonds, coloured diamonds and precious gemstones. Sotheby’s Australia’s collection of 286 lots of Important Jewels, estimated at $3.98 million to $5.74 million, is the most valuable Jewels sale ever offered by Sotheby’s Australia and is set to generate strong buyer interest on 6 December at the InterContinental Sydney. Featuring a stunning collection of antique and contemporary jewels and watches, the sale includes a magnificent selection of designer and iconic pieces from Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Graff, David Webb, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels together with an impressive selection of affordable and aspirational diamonds, coloured diamonds and precious gemstones. (128.73 KB)

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