Important Australian Art
AU0867 | 17 April 2024 | Sydney | 6.30PM
oil on canvas, 31 x 60.7 cm
Estimate $1,000,000–1,500,000
Sold for $1,840,909
oil on canvas, 91 x 61 cm
Estimate $800,000–1,000,000
Sold for $981,818
© Wendy Whiteley/Copyright Agency, 2024
oil and tempera on composition board, 85 x 120.5 cm
Estimate $300,000–500,000
Sold for $368,182
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2024
synthetic polymer paint on canvas (4 panels), 100 x 50 cm (each); 100 x 200 cm (overall)
Estimate $200,000–250,000
Sold for $331,364
© Lin Onus Estate/Copyright Agency, 2024
oil on canvas, 137.5 x 198 cm
Estimate $40,000–60,000
Sold for $171,818
AUCTION RECORD FOR THE ARTIST
© The Estate of the Artist
copper, 104 x 104 x 12 cm
Estimate $400,000–600,000
Sold for $859,091
AUCTION RECORD FOR THE ARTIST
unique colour woodblock print on paper, 67 x 119 cm (image)
Estimate $140,000–180,000
Sold for $208,636
© Cressida Campbell/Copyright Agency, 2024
Mr Andrew Wittle's Residence at Apollo Bay with Cape Patton in Distance 1859
oil on board, 23 x 30.5 cm
Estimate $200,000–300,000
Sold for $306,818
oil on canvas, 183 x 152.5 cm
Estimate $1,400,000–1,800,000
Sold for $1,718,182
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2024
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART
Smith & Singer’s tightly curated April 2024 auction of Important Australian Art achieved exceptional results for traditional, modern and contemporary Australian art with a total of $10,294,854 (including buyer’s premium).
Determined bidding from clients in the saleroom, on telephones, and online resulted in an outstanding sold rate for a mixed vendor sale of 114% by value and 75% by volume, showing the depth of demand across all categories.
Results were led by stellar performances by artists including Arthur Streeton, Brett Whiteley, Fred Williams, John Perceval and Charles Conder, with new world auction records established for Nicholas Harding, Mortimer Menpes and Bronwyn Oliver.
To participate in a Smith & Singer sale, please contact our highly experienced specialists for a confidential appraisal. You may also use our appraisal estimate form.
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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: $10,294,854 (Including Premium)EXHIBITION TIMES +
MELBOURNE
14-16 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE
WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL -
SUNDAY 7 APRIL
10AM - 5PM
SYDNEY
30 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THURSDAY 11 APRIL -
WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL
10AM - 5PM
1895-1974
Nearing Port, The Clipper Lightening
$30,000-50,000 Lot Sold: $49,091 (including buyer's premium)