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 |
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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 |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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
© Vera Moller. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
born 1955
D-Jungle (2000)
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)