The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art | Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art
AU0777 | 28 May 2013 | Melbourne | 6:30 PM
The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art
LOTS 1-46
The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art is comprised of major works dating from 1971 to 1976 and provides a rich and insightful understanding of the founding of Australia’s contemporary Indigenous Art movement. The Collection will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s Australia on 28 May 2013 in Melbourne.
Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art
LOTS 47-120
A diverse and impressive collection of Indigenous Art and Artefacts from the 19th Century through to the present day. The sale includes six rare photographic albums by Charles Henry Kerry and Henry King from circa 1886, three masterpieces of Early Papunya Art from the Collection of Anne Chase, and exceptional works by Paddy Bedford. The Collection will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s Australia on 28 May 2013 in Melbourne.
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D’Lan Davidson
Geoffrey Smith
Fiona Hayward
Dr David Hansen
Brett Ballard
Harley YoungAuction Results & Details
Sale Total: $2,272,372EXHIBITION TIMES +
Sydney | 16-19 May, 10 am to 5 pm
118-122 Queen Street, Woollahra
Melbourne | 23-27 May, 10 am to 5 pm
ANZAC House, Level 4, 4 Collins Street, Melbourne
© The Estate of Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford.
circa 1922-2007
THOOWOONGGOONARRIN 2006
Estimate $150,000 - $180,000 Lot Sold: $183,000 (including buyer's premium)
MURIK LAKES, SEPIK RIVER REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $20,740 (including buyer's premium)
(Unknown)
STUDIO PORTRAITS OF MAORI (CARTE DE VISTE PHOTOGRAPHS) (1870s)
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)