Sotheby's Australia

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.

 
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Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
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E: Geoffrey Smith

Gary Singer

Chief Executive Officer

Australian & International Art
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E: Gary Singer
     
   
 
Guy Cairnduff

Guy Cairnduff

Head

Arts & Design
Melbourne  |  Sydney
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Anthony Hurl

Anthony Hurl

Consultant Specialist

Arts & Design
Adelaide
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E: Anthony Hurl
              
Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
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Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
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Hamish Sharma

Hamish Sharma

Head

Jewels
Sydney
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E: Hamish Sharma

Patricia Kontos

Patricia Kontos

Senior Specialist

Jewels
Melbourne
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E: Patricia Kontos
   


John Keats

Senior Executive Office
Media & Marketing Manager

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Olivia Jia

Administrator

Arts & Design
Melbourne
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E: Olivia Jia
  
Liza Hallam

Liza Hallam

Administrator

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
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E: Liza Hallam

Tabitha Davison

Tabitha Davison

Administrator

Jewels
Sydney
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E: Tabitha Davison

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $3,731,553 including buyer's premium

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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








Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
76 A Gretsch 6119 Tennessee Rose 'Cherry Red' guitar, 1995 Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
77 A Gretsch Broadkaster 6119B electric bass guitar, 2001 Estimate $2,500 - $3,500   Lot Sold: SOLD
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
78 A Gretsch 'Bo Diddley' 'Fire Bird Red' electric guitar, 2004 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
79 A Gretsch 6118 Anniversary 'Smoke Green' electric guitar, 2003 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,684 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
80 A limited edition Gibson Elvis Presley 'The King' J-200 'Black' acoustic guitar, no. 90 of 250 for 1997 Estimate $7,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $8,540 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
81 A Gretsch 6120 'Blue Sunburst' electric guitar, 2004 Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
82 A Gretsch G6120SHLTV Brian Setzer 'Hot Rod' electric guitar, 2004 Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
83 A Gretsch White Falcon G6136T 'White' electric guitar, 2005 Estimate $4,500 - $5,500 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822 © Wendy Whiteley
85 BRETT WHITELEY
1939-1992

Moreton Bay Fig and Palms (1974)

Estimate $100,000 - $150,000 Lot Sold: $231,800 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
86 Three 1968 Billboard Special Surveys, from the estate of the late Mr Johnny Cash and Mrs June Carter Cash Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822 © Charles Blackman/Licenced by Viscopy, 2018
91 CHARLES BLACKMAN
born 1928

The Suitor (1960)

Estimate $180,000 - $220,000 Lot Sold: $439,200 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
92 A 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 saloon Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $34,160 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822 © Charles Blackman/Licenced by Viscopy, 2018
93 CHARLES BLACKMAN
born 1928

Gymkhana Visitors 1961

Estimate $200,000 - $250,000 Lot Sold: $195,200 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
94 A 1917 500cc 'Precision' motorcycle, MDL-18560 Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $61,000 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822 © The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Licenced by Viscopy, 2018
96 ARTHUR BOYD
1920-1999

Riverbank with Reflections and Cockatoos

Estimate $120,000 - $160,000 Lot Sold: $170,800 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822 © The Sidney Nolan Trust/Bridgeman Images
97 SIDNEY NOLAN
1917-1992

Central Australian Landscape

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $21,960 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822 © The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Licenced by Viscopy, 2018
98 ARTHUR BOYD
1920-1999

Shoalhaven Riverbank

Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $46,360 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
99 GEORGE BROWNING
1918-2000

Eureka Stockade 1985-1989

Estimate $30,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
100 A limited edition Donald Bradman display, 'The Bradman Record / 1927-1949' Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $9,150 (including buyer's premium)

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