Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection | Important Australian Art
AU0830 | 20 November 2018 | Sydney | 6.30 pm
ARTHUR BOYD 1920-1999, Shoalhaven Landscape - Australian Scapegoat (1987). Sold for $317,200 November 2018. © The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2018.
BRETT WHITELEY 1939-1992, Nude Beside the Basin 1963. Sold for $829,500 November 2018. © Wendy Whiteley.
JOHN BRACK 1920-1999, Pantomime 1988-1994. Sold for $610,000 November 2018. #169; Helen Brack.
JOEL ELENBERG 1948-1980, Mask A (1979). Sold for $634,400 November 2018. **Record for an Australian Sculpture**Record for the artist** #169; The Estate of Joel Elenberg.
FRED WILLIAMS 1927-1982, Wedderburn (1971). Sold for $268,400 November 2018. #169; The Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2018.
ARTHUR STREETON 1867-1943, Mt. William (Land of the Golden Fleece) 1926. Sold for $536,800 November 2018.
JOHN RUSSELL 1858-1930, Le Forte d'Antibes (1891). Sold for $512,400 November 2018.
GARRY SHEAD born 1942, The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997. Sold for $439,200 November 2018. **Auction record for the artist** #169; Garry Shead/Copyright Agency, 2018.
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection (lots 1-14) | Important Australian Art (lots 15-82)
For the third consecutive year, Sotheby’s Australia has continued its market leadership in art auction sales in Australia. With strong buyer interest, the November auction of Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection and Important Australian Art achieved $8.28 million, with 90.1% sold by value, with our annual art auction result surpassing $33.75 million.
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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: $8,280,750 including buyer's premiumEXHIBITION TIMES +
EXHIBITION
MELBOURNE | 14-15 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE
WED. 7 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
THU. 8 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 9 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 10 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 11NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 15 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 16 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 17 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 18 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
MON. 19 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
TUE. 20 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
© The Estate of Howard Arkley/Licensed by Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art
1951-1999
House and Native Tree 1996
Estimate $80,000 - $120,000 Lot Sold: $207,400 (including buyer's premium)
© The Nolan Trust/ Bridgeman Images
1917-1992
TAPEÇARIAS DE PORTALEGRE, PORTUGAL
(MANUFACTURER)
Ned Kelly: Siege and Burning at Glenrowan (1976)
Estimate $150,000 - $200,000
© The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2018
1920-1999
Shoalhaven Landscape – Australian Scapegoat (1987)
Estimate $250,000 - $350,000 Lot Sold: $317,200 (including buyer's premium)
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency, 2018
born 1928
Village Square 1991
Estimate $150,000 - $250,000 Lot Sold: $183,000 (including buyer's premium)
© Helen Brack
1920-1999
Pantomime 1988-1994
Estimate $500,000 - $700,000 Lot Sold: $610,000 (including buyer's premium)
© Garry Shead/Copyright Agency, 2018
born 1942
The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997
Estimate $350,000 - $450,000 Lot Sold: $439,200 (including buyer's premium)
© Yvonne Audette/Copyright Agency, 2018
born 1930
Cantata No. 16 1958
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $103,700 (including buyer's premium)
© Yvonne Audette/Copyright Agency, 2018
born 1930
Spring Cantata 2004
Estimate $50,000 - $70,000 Lot Sold: $61,000 (including buyer's premium)
1880-1969
Apollo Finds Aphrodite with Aries in the Mansion of Hephaestus (circa 1920s)
Estimate $70,000 - $90,000
© Wendy Whiteley
1939-1992
Summer I 1961
Estimate $28,000 - $38,000 Lot Sold: $61,000 (including buyer's premium)
© Wendy Whiteley
1939-1992
Nude Beside the Basin 1963
Estimate $350,000 - $550,000 Lot Sold: $829,600 (including buyer's premium)
© Wendy Whiteley
1939-1992
As You Drive into Bob's Farm at Blainey 1991
Estimate $120,000 - $160,000 Lot Sold: $146,400 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Joel Elenberg
1948-1980
Mask A (1979)
Estimate $200,000 - $300,000 Lot Sold: $634,400 (including buyer's premium)
born 1949
Evening Light Line (Journey): Point to Point (1991)
Estimate $80,000 - $100,000 Lot Sold: $97,600 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Jeffrey Smart
1921-2013
The Game 1954
Estimate $150,000 - $200,000 Lot Sold: $170,800 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2018
1920-1999
Bridegroom and Bride (1957-1958)
Estimate $100,000 - $150,000 Lot Sold: $109,800 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2018
1927-1982
Wedderburn (1971)
Estimate $220,000 - $280,000 Lot Sold: $268,400 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2018
1920-1999
Potter's Wife Decorating a Pot (1967-1969)
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $91,500 (including buyer's premium)