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 John Coburn/Copyright Agency, 2018
1925-2006
PINTON FRÈRES TAPISSERIE D'AUBUSSON, FRANCE
ESTABLISHED 1867 (MANUFACTURER)
Performance (1973)
Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $48,800 (including buyer's premium)
© Jennifer Dickerson/Copyright Agency, 2018
1924-2015
Children in Darlinghurst (1960)
Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $48,800 (including buyer's premium)
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency, 2018
1928-2018
Head of a Woman 1965
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $34,160 (including buyer's premium)
1909-1999
Laneway (1954)
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Russell Drysdale
1912-1981
The Interlude 1937
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Donald Friend/Copyright Agency, 2018
1915-1989
The Arrest of Governor Bligh (1962)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $40,260 (including buyer's premium)