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Whiteley Masterpiece Mesmerises Following Surprise Rediscovery

8 March 2018

A masterpiece by celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley has been rediscovered in a private collection in Melbourne and will be offered for auction by Sotheby’s Australia on Wednesday 16 May in Sydney. Bathroom and Figure 1963 (estimate $350,000-450,000, pictured) was acquired by a Melbourne collector from Blue Boy Art Gallery in Melbourne more than 30 years ago and has remained hidden from public view for over half a century since it was last publicly exhibited at Marlborough Fine Art, London. The painting was created whilst Whiteley lived in London and at a time when his precocious talent was first recognised and celebrated by international critics, public institutions and collectors. A masterpiece by celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley has been rediscovered in a private collection in Melbourne and will be offered for auction by Sotheby’s Australia on Wednesday 16 May in Sydney. Bathroom and Figure 1963 (estimate $350,000-450,000, pictured) was acquired by a Melbourne collector from Blue Boy Art Gallery in Melbourne more than 30 years ago and has remained hidden from public view for over half a century since it was last publicly exhibited at Marlborough Fine Art, London. The painting was created whilst Whiteley lived in London and at a time when his precocious talent was first recognised and celebrated by international critics, public institutions and collectors. (203.61 KB)

RUSSELL CROWE The Art of Divorce

27 February 2018

On 7 April 2018, Sotheby’s Australia will auction the private collection of actor, film producer, director and musician, Russell Crowe. The sale includes an important collection of Australian art, decorative arts, watches and jewellery, together with music and sporting memorabilia, and costumes, props, musical instruments and items from Crowe’s extensive and diverse career in film and music. Consisting of 227 items, the sale is estimated at $2.6 million to $3.7 million and will be held at Carriageworks, Sydney. On 7 April 2018, Sotheby’s Australia will auction the private collection of actor, film producer, director and musician, Russell Crowe. The sale includes an important collection of Australian art, decorative arts, watches and jewellery, together with music and sporting memorabilia, and costumes, props, musical instruments and items from Crowe’s extensive and diverse career in film and music. Consisting of 227 items, the sale is estimated at $2.6 million to $3.7 million and will be held at Carriageworks, Sydney. (462.82 KB)

Crowe's Divorce auction

24 February 2018

7 News

Russell Crowe is set to part with some of his most prized possessions. [video news bulletin]

Russell Crowe auctions off movie memorabilia for divorce

24 February 2018

Daily Mail  |  Ben Hill

A chariot from Gladiator, a violin from Master and Commander and a $100,000 diamond ring: Russell Crowe is to sell prized possessions worth $3.6MILLION at auction as part of his divorce

Russell Crowe divorce auction tipped to collect up to $3.6m

24 February 2018

The Daily Telegraph  |  Matthew Benns

OSCAR winner Russell Crowe is having a multimillion-dollar auction of his most prized possessions, with a catalogue listing called “The Art of Divorce”.

The sale at Sotheby’s will feature items from his most famous movies — including a chariot from Gladiator — as well as watches, Australian art, and jewellery belonging to ex-wife Danielle Spencer.

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.

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