Business Insider Australia | Simon Thomsen
The late, expatriate Australian painter Jeffrey Smart described his 1969 work Morning Practice, Baia, as “one of my best paintings ever”. It’s also a popular one, with his estate producing 499 giclée prints of the image following the artist’s death two years ago, aged 91.
Australian Financial Review | Jane O'Sullivan
A major Jeffrey Smart painting from 1969 will be tested for the first time on the secondary market at the Sotheby's Australia Important Australian Art auction on 25 August.
The Daily Telegraph | Robyn Ironside
A SYDNEY hotel that reopened just six months ago has been the only one in Australia to make a prestigious list of the world’s top 100 hotels.
Artshub | Gina Fairley
Last week two major auctions for Australian art were held. We bring you a snapshot of the big winners.
Australian Financial Review | Peter Fish
As co-founder of the Macquarie Group money machine and its boss for more than 20 years, the late David Clarke had a shrewd eye for an investment. Even one of his leisure-time enthusiasms, buying art, seems to have turned a handy profit.
Jeweller Magazine | Stephanie Chan
A rare Australian pink diamond believed to be one of the first discovered in the East Kimberley region will be auctioned next week.
Mildura Weekly | Alan Erskine
A UNIQUE Dame Nellie Melba collectible with links to the Hammerton family of Mildura has been bought at auction by the State Government and donated to the Melbourne Museum.
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Leading luxury and experiential travel trade exhibition, Luxperience, is delighted to partner with Langham Hospitality Group’s impressive new portfolio member; The Langham, Sydney.
...terraces with water views, a hand-curated art collection by Sotheby’s and unique offerings...
The Sydney Morning Herald | Daisy Dumas
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It was touted as being highly conservative, but the pre-sale estimate of up to $750,000 for lot 5 of the late David Clarke's art collection turned out to be spot on: John Brack's First Daughter, which has not been seen by the public for nearly 60 years, sold in Sydney on Tuesday night for a hammer price of $725,000, or $884,500 including buyer's premium.
Australian Financial Review | Peter Fish
Famous artists like John Brack and Fred Williams were almost outshone by lesser lights Lin Onus and Justin O'Brien at a Sotheby's Australia's sale in Sydney on Tuesday, judging by the size of the margins paid above the auctioneer's pre-sale estimates.