Important Australian Art
AU0811 | 23 November 2016 | Sydney | 6.30 pm
Important Australian Art
Sotheby’s Australia’s November sale of Important Australian Art has clearly positioned the auctioneer as the undisputed art market leader in Australia for 2016. With strong buyer interest, the collection of 102 lots realised $8.53 million and achieved a new world auction record for Charles Blackman’s The Game of Chess 1956, which sold for $1,799,500.
The results achieved by Sotheby’s Australia represents the continued strength and confidence in the Australian Art Market. Sotheby’s Australia auctioned six of the top ten Australian paintings in 2016.
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Auction Results & Details
Sale Total: $8,529,630 Including Buyer's PremiumEXHIBITION TIMES +
EXHIBITION
MELBOURNE | 41 EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE
WED. 9 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
THU. 10 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 11 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 12 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 13 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 17 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 18 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 19 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 20 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
MON. 21 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
TUE. 22 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
WED. 23 NOV 16 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
born 1936
To Beechmont with Bushfire and Approaching Storm 1998
Estimate $250,000 - $300,000 Lot Sold: $305,000 (including buyer's premium)1921-2013
Study for Jacob Descending (1979)
Estimate $140,000 - $180,000 Lot Sold: $170,800 (including buyer's premium)1939-1992
Milk (1976)
Estimate $250,000 - $350,000 Lot Sold: $390,400 (including buyer's premium)1927-1982
Trees (1958)
Estimate $300,000 - $500,000 Lot Sold: $366,000 (including buyer's premium)1891-1964
(Lake, Italy) (1929)
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)1912-1949
French Countryside (1935 or 1936)
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)1912-1949
Botanic Gardens 1949
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)1897-1958
Children Playing in Collingwood School (1939)
Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $43,920 (including buyer's premium)1898-1993
Paddington Scene 1946
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)1939-1992
Bush, Ulladulla (1958)
Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $61,000 (including buyer's premium)1923-2000
Lagoon at Weetangera Waterfall 1965
Estimate $40,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $48,800 (including buyer's premium)1875-1963
Sydney Bridge and Fort Denison 1946
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)1939-1992
Sydney Winter 1980
Estimate $150,000 - $200,000 Lot Sold: $366,000 (including buyer's premium)1948-1980
Mask E (1979)
Estimate $80,000 - $100,000 Lot Sold: $97,600 (including buyer's premium)born 1928
The Game of Chess 1956
Estimate $1,000,000 - $1,200,000 Lot Sold: $1,799,500 (including buyer's premium)1921-2013
The Two-Up Game (Portrait of Ermes de Zan) (2006)
Estimate $500,000 - $700,0001914-1999
Absalom 1953
Estimate $50,000 - $70,000 Lot Sold: $61,000 (including buyer's premium)1921-2013
Fourth Study for Conversation Piece (1997)
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $79,300 (including buyer's premium)