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
1890-1947
Kites 1936
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $36,600 (including buyer's premium)
© H., C. and A. Glad
1879-1969
St George 1944
Estimate $30,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $56,120 (including buyer's premium)
© H., C. and A. Glad
1879-1969
The Spoil (1937)
Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $20,740 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Ray Crooke/Copyright Agency, 2018
1922-2015
Stockman on Trail (1970)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $58,560 (including buyer's premium)
© Albert & Barbara Tucker Foundation. Courtesy of Sotheby's Australia
1914-1999
Gamblers Confronting 1987
Estimate $150,000 - $250,000 Lot Sold: $183,000 (including buyer's premium)
© Albert & Barbara Tucker Foundation. Courtesy of Sotheby's Australia
1914-1999
Image of Modern Evil (1972)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)
© Wendy Whiteley
1939-1992
Waratah 1970
Estimate $200,000 - $300,000 Lot Sold: $244,000 (including buyer's premium)
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency, 2018
1928-2018
White Cat's Garden in the Moonlight
Estimate $50,000 - $70,000 Lot Sold: $103,700 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2018
1920-1999
Abraham and the Angel (1951-1952)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2018
1920-1999
The Hunter (1950-1951)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2018
1920-1999
Black River and Lucerne Paddock with Pulpit Rock (1982)
Estimate $80,000 - $100,000 Lot Sold: $97,600 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2018
1927-1982
Lilydale Landscape with Clouds (1947)
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: SOLD
© The Nolan Trust/ Bridgeman Images
1917-1992
Ned Kelly (1946)
Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $30,500 (including buyer's premium)
© Jennifer Dickerson/Copyright Agency, 2018
1924-2015
The Witness (circa 1985)
Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $51,240 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Ray Crooke/Copyright Agency, 2018
1922-2015
Lady Macquarie's Chair, Sydney Harbour
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Ray Crooke/Copyright Agency, 2018
1922-2015
Walkabout, Cape York (1960)
Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $23,180 (including buyer's premium)
1936-2015
Sprinkler 1970
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $73,200 (including buyer's premium)