Important Australian Art
Stunning results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s May sale of The David Newby Collection of Australian Art and Important Australian Art with its highest auction result achieved in ten years. The sale total of $14,258,750 and 149.6% sold by value surpassed the two night sale results of May 2016. The sale opened at a cracking pace with a new auction record for Elioth Gruner’s Fisherman, Coogee Beach 1913 for $164,700 (estimate $60,000-80,000, lot 1). This was quickly followed by an auction record for Ray Crooke’s Thursday Island 1958 for $170,800 (estimate $70,000-90,000, lot 4). The highest result for the evening was for Eugene von Guérard’s Breakneck Gorge, Hepburn Springs 1864 that sold for $1,952,000 (estimate $1,000,000-1,200,000, lot 41).
Geoffrey Smith, Chairman of Sotheby’s Australia commented: ‘This evening Sotheby’s Australia reinforced its position as the premier auctioneer in Australia for important Australian art. We achieved exceptional clearance rates with numerous works selling for well over their pre-sale estimates. We were fortunate to have three significant works by the eminent 19th century Australian artist Eugene von Guérard, which all far exceeded their estimates.
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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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Sally UpjohnAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Sally Upjohn |
Liza HallamAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam |
Auction Results & Details
Sale Total: $9,637,390 including buyer's premiuimEXHIBITION TIMES +
EXHIBITION
MELBOURNE | LEVEL 9 & 19, 41 EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE
TUE. 18 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
WED. 19 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
THU. 20 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 21 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 22 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 23 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 27 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 28 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 29 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 30 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 1 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
TUE. 2 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
WED. 3 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
1920-1999
After the Race 1956
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $164,700 (including buyer's premium)1891-1974
Chinatown (1962)
Estimate $220,000 - $280,000 Lot Sold: $378,200 (including buyer's premium)1921-2013
Airport at Night (1969)
Estimate $180,000 - $250,000 Lot Sold: $231,800 (including buyer's premium)1923-2000
Harbour Trust, Williamstown 1967-1968
Estimate $80,000 - $100,000 Lot Sold: $164,700 (including buyer's premium)1939-1992
Baudelaire's Bird 1973
Estimate $250,000 - $350,000 Lot Sold: $329,400 (including buyer's premium)1939-1992
Summer's Bay (1963)
Estimate $100,000 - $150,000 Lot Sold: $122,000 (including buyer's premium)1917-1999
Summer Fat 1995
Estimate $350,000 - $400,000 Lot Sold: $585,600 (including buyer's premium)1912-1981
Head of a Boy (1949)
Estimate $300,000 - $400,000 Lot Sold: $610,000 (including buyer's premium)1921-2013
At the Garage (1959)
Estimate $70,000 - $90,000 Lot Sold: $85,400 (including buyer's premium)1867-1943
Cremorne (1926)
Estimate $180,000 - $220,000 Lot Sold: $549,000 (including buyer's premium)1811-1901
Breakneck Gorge, Hepburn Springs 1864
Estimate $1,000,000 - $1,200,000 Lot Sold: $1,952,000 (including buyer's premium)born 1936
The Jade Pool, Carnarvon 2008
Estimate $180,000 - $220,000 Lot Sold: $268,400 (including buyer's premium)1917-1999
Deciduous (1984)
Estimate $90,000 - $120,000 Lot Sold: $109,800 (including buyer's premium)1826-1925
View of Government House, Hobart, from the Queens Domain
Estimate $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $91,500 (including buyer's premium)1811-1901
View of the Granite Rocks at Cape Woolamai 1872
Estimate † $500,000 - $700,000 Lot Sold: $976,000 (including buyer's premium)1864-1947
(Au Soleil)
(In the Sunlight) (circa 1906)
1867-1943
8th August. The Australian Advance Viewed from an Elevation just North of Corbie, the Ridge in Centre runs from Villers-Bretonneux on right edge of picture to Hamel on left 1918
Estimate $150,000 - $200,000 Lot Sold: $317,200 (including buyer's premium)1878-1951
First Australian Division Artillery Going Into the Third Battle of Ypres (1919)
Estimate $90,000 - $120,000 Lot Sold: $164,700 (including buyer's premium)1893-1977
Seated Man Beneath Umbrella 1921
Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $73,200 (including buyer's premium)1915-1989
The Verandah Bed (1954)
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $28,060 (including buyer's premium)1923-2000
Neil Douglas' Garden 1958
Estimate $22,000 - $28,000 Lot Sold: $73,200 (including buyer's premium)1922-2015
In the Dandenongs (1959)
Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $26,840 (including buyer's premium)