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Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce
AU0822 | 7 April 2018 | Sydney | 6 pm
Russell Crowe
CHARLES BLACKMAN, born 1928, The Suitor (1960). Sold for $439,200 April 2018. (c) Charles Blackman. Licenced by Viscopy, 2018
Rolex A fine gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with registers and bracelet ref 16528 no 149099 Cosmograph Daytona late 1990s. Sold for $48,800 April 2018
The stunt cuirass worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Maximus', in the film, Gladiator (2000). Sold for $156,250 April 2018
Sale Number: AU0822
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce
On 7 April 2018, Sotheby’s Australia auctioned the private collection of actor, film producer, director and musician, Russell Crowe. The sale included an important collection of Australian art, decorative arts, watches and jewellery, together with music and sporting memorabilia, and costumes, props, musical instruments and items from Crowe’s extensive and diverse career in film and music. Consisting of 226 items, the sale realised over $3.7 million with 144.5% sold by value.
CONTACT INFORMATION +
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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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 | Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff | | Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
 | Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |  | Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
| | Hamish SharmaHead Jewels | | Patricia KontosSenior Specialist JewelsMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Patricia Kontos |
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 | John KeatsSenior Executive Office T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: John Keats | | Olivia JiaAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Olivia Jia |
 | Liza HallamAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam | | Tabitha DavisonAdministrator JewelsSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Tabitha Davison |
Auction Results & Details
Sale Total: $3,731,553 including buyer's premiumEXHIBITION TIMES +
EXHIBITION
SYDNEY | CARRIAGEWORKS, 245 WILSON STREET, EVELEIGH
WED. 4 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
THU. 5 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 6 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 7 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
51 A pair of bentwood framed cane seated 'campaign' folding armchairs, used in the film, The Water Diviner (2014), first quarter 20th century Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)
52 A Baltic pine campaign side cabinet, used in the film, The Water Diviner (2014), late 19th/early 20th century Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
53 A limited edition poster made for the release of the film, Noah, (2013), signed by Russell Crowe Estimate $500 - $800 Lot Sold: $7,930 (including buyer's premium)
© Reproduced with permission of the Margaret Olley Art Trust 54 MARGARET OLLEY
1923-2011
1923-2011
Bush Flowers (1978)
Estimate $55,000 - $75,000 Lot Sold: $85,400 (including buyer's premium)
55 A 'Don Juan' costume from the wardrobe of Errol Flynn in the film, Adventures of Don Juan (1948) Estimate $10,000 - $20,000
© Charles Blackman/Licenced by Viscopy, 2018 56 CHARLES BLACKMAN
born 1928
born 1928
Seated Figure
Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $31,720 (including buyer's premium)
© Jennifer Dickerson/Licensed by Viscopy, 2018 57 ROBERT DICKERSON
1924-2015
1924-2015
After Work 7pm 2005
Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $39,040 (including buyer's premium)
58 A mounted Mosasaur (Platecarpus ictericus) skull, late Cretaceous Period, Niobrara Formation, Kansas Estimate $35,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $79,300 (including buyer's premium)
© The Sidney Nolan Trust/Bridgeman Images 59 SIDNEY NOLAN
1917-1992
1917-1992
Monkey 1964
Estimate $30,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $73,200 (including buyer's premium)
60 A Singer treadle-based sewing machine, circa 1910 Estimate $500 - $800 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
62 A monumental Italian six panel painted leather screen, 18th century Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)
63 A Spanish four panel painted leather screen, 18th/19th century Estimate $5,000 - $10,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
© H., C. and A. Glad 65 NORMAN LINDSAY
1879-1969
1879-1969
Abundance (circa 1924)
Estimate $30,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $122,000 (including buyer's premium)
66 A Truetone L21 'Tobacco Sunburst' acoustic guitar, inscribed by Les Paul , circa 1960s Estimate $300 - $500 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
67 A Grammer 'Johnny Cash' G50 'Tobacco Sunburst' acoustic guitar, circa 1960s Estimate $5,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
68 A Fender Telecaster 'Black' electric guitar, 1976 Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
69 An Epiphone Les Paul Deluxe 'Metallic Blue Sparkle' electric guitar, 2000, inscribed by Les Paul Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $13,420 (including buyer's premium)
70 A Gibson ES-150 'Sunburst' electric guitar, 1955 Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $5,490 (including buyer's premium)
71 A Gibson L4CES 'Black' electric guitar, 1992 Estimate $3,500 - $5,500 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)
72 A Gretsch 400C Synchromatic 'Tobacco Sunburst' guitar, 1990 Estimate $1,000 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $2,318 (including buyer's premium)
73 A Gretsch 6117D Anniversary 'Sunburst' guitar, 1963 Estimate $3,500 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $5,124 (including buyer's premium)
74 A Gretsch 6192 'Sunburst' guitar, 1965 Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)
75 A Gretsch 6117 Anniversary 'Sunburst' guitar, 1971 Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)