Important Australian Art
AU0857 | 24 August 2022 | Sydney | 6.30PM
Important Australian Art
Smith & Singer’s tightly curated August 2022 auction of Important Australian Art achieved exceptional results for traditional, modern and contemporary Australian art with a total of $9,952,445 from just 66 works – the highest total for a mixed vendor art sale in Australia for 2022.
Determined bidding from clients in the saleroom, on telephones, and online resulted in an outstanding sold rate for a mixed vendor sale of 154% by value, showing the depth of demand across all categories. The figure augments the extensive private sales and international consignments Smith & Singer have transacted to date in 2022.
Results were led by stellar performances by artists including Cressida Campbell, Ethel Carrick, Emily Kngwarreye, Lin Onus, and Arthur Streeton, and a new world auction record was established for John Kelly.
AUCTION HELD IN SYDNEY |
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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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Emily WalkerAdministrator, Art Australian & International Art |
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David MackayGallery Manager Sydney |
Auction Results & Details
Sale Total: Total Sale Figure $9,952,445 (Including Premium)EXHIBITION TIMES +
MELBOURNE
14-16 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE
WEDNESDAY 10 AUGUST -
SUNDAY 14 AUGUST
10AM - 5PM
SYDNEY
30 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THURSDAY 18 AUGUST -
WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST
10AM - 5PM

1920-1999
Jetty at Rosebud 1938
Estimate $45,000 - $65,000 Lot Sold: $79,773 (including buyer's premium)
1902-1959
North of MacDonnells 1953
Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $58,909 (including buyer's premium)
1923-2011
Plums and Zinnias (1975)
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $147,273 (including buyer's premium)
born 1928
The Bathroom 1994
Estimate $40,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $49,091 (including buyer's premium)
1920-1999
Evening, Shoalhaven (1981)
Estimate $80,000 - $120,000 Lot Sold: $98,182 (including buyer's premium)
1928-2018
Victoria Reading with Flowers
Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $90,818 (including buyer's premium)
1923-2011
Still Life with Objects (1990)
Estimate $80,000 - $100,000 Lot Sold: $98,182 (including buyer's premium)
1917-1992
Ice and Sea 1964
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $159,545 (including buyer's premium)
1917-1996
Still Life (1959)
Estimate $65,000 - $85,000 Lot Sold: $81,250 (including buyer's premium)
1920-1999
Lion's Head on Fire and Nebuchadnezzar Eating Grass (1972)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $36,818 (including buyer's premium)
1914-1999
Parrot Flying 1970
Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $42,955 (including buyer's premium)
1917-1992
Ned Kelly 1967
Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $49,091 (including buyer's premium)
1899-1961
The Bus Stop 1953
Estimate $80,000 - $120,000 Lot Sold: $92,045 (including buyer's premium)
1879-1969
The Rajah's Progress
Estimate $70,000 - $90,000 Lot Sold: $85,909 (including buyer's premium)
1889-1939
Petunias
Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $19,636 (including buyer's premium)
1867-1943
Strood Hill (1904)
Estimate $35,000 - $45,000 Lot Sold: $79,773 (including buyer's premium)
1867-1943
Melrose Abbey (1912)
Estimate $50,000 - $70,000 Lot Sold: $110,455 (including buyer's premium)
1865-1915
Blanche et Noire
White and Black 1912

1872-1952
Sur la Plage
On the Sands, Dinard 1911

1872-1952
Printemps sur le Quai des Grands-Augustins
Spring on Paris Quay 1930

1867-1943
Evening Light (Venice) (1908)
Estimate $500,000 - $700,000 Lot Sold: $1,534,091 (including buyer's premium)
1867-1943
Lilies and Bells (1935)
Estimate $200,000 - $300,000 Lot Sold: $515,455 (including buyer's premium)
1867-1943
Blackwood Tree (1934)
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $110,455 (including buyer's premium)