Important Australian Art
AU0819 | 21 November 2017 | Sydney | 6.30 pm
Records Tumble for Highest Ever November Auction
Strong buyer interest lead to Sotheby’s Australia achieving its highest ever November Important Australian Art result of $10.67 million, and the auctioneers highest yearly art auction sale total since 2007. Eight new world auction records were established with the two stand-out results being Charles Blackman’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for $1,891,000 and Albert Tucker’s Image of Modern Evil 29 with $1,159,000.
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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 |
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Liza HallamAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam |
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Auction Results & Details
Sale Total: $10,666,216 including buyer's premiumEXHIBITION TIMES +
EXHIBITION
MELBOURNE | LEVEL 9, 41 EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE
WED. 8 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
THU. 9 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 10 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 11 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 12 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 16 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 17 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 18 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 19 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
MON. 20 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
TUE. 21 NOV 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
© Helen Brack
1920-1999
The Return of the Prodigal Son 1953
Estimate $600,000 - $800,000 Lot Sold: $1,372,500 (including buyer's premium)
1923-1970
The Brumbies 1959
Estimate $30,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $36,600 (including buyer's premium)
© Estate of Leonard French. Licenced by Viscopy, 2017
1928-2017
Man Created (1969-1970)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $31,720 (including buyer's premium)
born 1942
Untitled 1998-1999
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $7,076 (including buyer's premium)
born 1942
Sun Torso, 130 (Bunch) 1972
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Donald Friend. Licenced by Viscopy, 2017
1915-1989
The Verandah Bed (1954)
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $37,820 (including buyer's premium)
born 1949
Evening Fire 1987
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $23,180 (including buyer's premium)
© Jennifer Dickerson
1924-2015
Country Homestead 2004
Estimate $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $48,800 (including buyer's premium)
© Cressida Campbell. Licenced by Viscopy, 2017
born 1960
Goldfish (1984)
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $34,160 (including buyer's premium)
© Charles Blackman. Licenced by Viscopy, 2017
born 1928
Four Shadows (circa 1965)
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of David Boyd. Licenced by Viscopy, 2017
1924-2011
(Angels in an Orchard) 1972
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $12,200 (including buyer's premium)
1922-2004
(Flannel Flowers)
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
1867-1943
Fossil Bay, Flood Tide 1925
Estimate $200,000 - $250,000 Lot Sold: $329,400 (including buyer's premium)
1867-1943
Mt. Stephen (1922)
Estimate $80,000 - $100,000 Lot Sold: $97,600 (including buyer's premium)
1882-1939
A Study 1920
Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $21,960 (including buyer's premium)
1867-1943
The Artist's Dining Room (1911)
Estimate $45,000 - $65,000 Lot Sold: SOLD