Smith & Singer

MGA X Artist Auction 2022

CA002 | 31 May 2022 | Melbourne | 7PM

JO DUCK Spiderman Waits in Corolla 2021
pigment ink-jet print on paper, edition 2 of 5, 93.7 x 75 cm
Estimate $1,800 – $2,200
Sold $2,600
© Courtesy of the artist
HODA AFSHAR born 1983 Untitled 2015–2020
pigment ink-jet print on paper, edition 1 of 5, 70 x 55.5 cm
Estimate $3,400 – $3,800
Sold $3,400
© Courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery (Brisbane)
VIVA GIBB 1945-2017 Jimmy, Flower Seller, West Melbourne 1977
gelatin silver print on paper, 13 x 12.5 cm
Estimate $650 – $850
Sold $480
© Courtesy of the Estate of Viva Gibb
JOHN GOLLINGS born 1944 Vittala Dance Mandapa Interior, Hampi, India 2005
pigment ink-jet print on paper, edition 4 of 10, 60 x 90 cm
Estimate $2,500 – $3,000
Sold $1,900
© Courtesy of the artist
JOHN CATO 1926-2011 Tree - A Journey #9 1971–1973
gelatin silver print on paper, 35.5 x 26.8 cm
Estimate $900 – $1,400
Sold $600
© Courtesy of the John Cato Estate
MARIAN DREW born 1960 Cabbage, Pears, Longans 2021
pigment ink-jet prints on paper, edition 1 of 5, 50 x 72 cm
Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
Sold $3,000
© Courtesy of the artist, This Is No Fantasy (Melbourne), Michael Reid (Sydney)
and Andrew Baker Art Dealer (Brisbane)
PETRINA HICKS born 1972 Joan of Arc 2021
pigment ink-jet print on paper, edition 3 of 8 plus 2 artists proofs, 123 x 100 cm
Estimate $7,200 – $7,800
Sold $7,000
© Courtesy of the artist, Michael Reid (Sydney) and This Is No Fantasy (Melbourne)
Sale Number: CA002

MGA X Artist 2022

It is our pleasure to present the e-catalogue for Monash Gallery of Art's (MGA) annual MGA X Artist fundraising auction on Tuesday, 31 May 2022 at Roc’s Jam Factory, South Yarra, Melbourne, with works of art donated by some of Australia’s leading photographers and collectors.

MGA has joined forces with these artists to share equally in the sale proceeds of their work, providing collectors with the opportunity to have a direct impact on the sector.

Artists who have generously consigned works for this auction include Hoda Afshar, Joanne Handley, John Gollings, Paula Mahoney, Petrina Hicks, Cyrus Tang and many more.  These works will be auctioned by Smith & Singer in collaboration with fine art auctioneer, Jon Dwyer.

The auction aims to raise funds that will support MGA and their exhibition program as well as artists and their creative practice.  We would be delighted to see you in person on the night where you will be able to register for a Paddle to bid in the room.  Tickets are available by clicking on the Book Tickets link below. However, if you are unable to attend the auction in person, Internet and Absentee Bidding options are also available, see below for details.

Smith & Singer are honoured to continue to support MGA in their ongoing mission to celebrate Australian photography.

For more information regarding this auction or to leave an Absentee Bid, please contact Anouska Phizacklea, Gallery Director, MGA, or Kerry Pryor, Development and Sponsorship Coordinator, MGA, details below.

Works purchased in this auction will not be subject to a Buyer’s Premium with 100% of the proceeds supporting the MGA X Artist fundraising auction.

REGISTER FOR INTERNET BIDDING

VIEW FLIPBOOK CATALOGUE

VIEW THE MGA EVENT PAGE HERE

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE 

AUCTION IN MELBOURNE
31 MAY 2022 l 7 PM
ROC’S JAM FACTORY
500 CHAPEL STREET, SOUTH YARRA, VIC

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +
Anouska-Phizacklea

Anouska Phizacklea 

Gallery Director
Monash Gallery of Art
M: +61 (0)434 654 028
T: +61 (0)3 9265 4896
E: Anouska Phizacklea

Kerry Pryor

Development and
Sponsorship Coordinator
Monash Gallery of Art
M: +61 (0)434 602 620
T: +61 (0)3 9265 4891
E: Kerry Pryor

       

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $46,880 (no buyer's premium applied)

EXHIBITION TIMES +

Tuesday 31 May 2022

10am – 5pm Exhibition
6pm Pre-auction Viewing & Paddle Registration
7pm Auction Commences
8.30pm Event Concludes
Roc's Jam Factory
500 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141

All artworks will be available to view prior to the auction from 10am on Tuesday 31 May. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND IMAGES PLEASE CONTACT:

Kerry Pryor
Development and Sponsorship Coordinator
Monash Gallery of Art
M: +61 (0)434 602 620
T: +61 (0)3 9265 4891
E: Kerry Pryor

   








MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
1 Joanne Handley

Someone was Singing an Arabic Prayer
from the Series What Would Happen after Everything Familiar Collapsed 2020

Estimate $2,800 - $3,300
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
2 Jo Duck

Spiderman Waits in Corolla
from the Series Mysterious Parade of Men 2021

Estimate $1,800 - $2,200    Lot Sold: 2600
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist and M.33 (Melbourne)
3 Peter Milne
born 1960

Rowland S Howard, Gina Reilly and Simon McLean, TATROC Gig 1976

Estimate $1,400 - $1,600    Lot Sold: 900
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
4 Richard Glover
born 1959

Sandstone Ridge, Colebee 2019–2021

Estimate $850 - $950    Lot Sold: 850
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
5 Silvi Glattauer
born 1966

Re-negotiating Lake Eyre
from the Series Re-negotiating the Landscape 2021

Estimate $950 - $1,150    Lot Sold: 900
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery (Brisbane)
6 Hoda Afshar
born 1983

Untitled
from the Series Speak the Wind 2015–2020

Estimate $3,400 - $3,800    Lot Sold: 3400
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy the Estate of Viva Gibb
7 Viva Gibb
1945-2017

Jimmy, Flower Seller, West Melbourne 1977

Estimate $650 - $850    Lot Sold: 480
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy the Estate of Viva Gibb
8 Viva Gibb
1945-2017

(Unknown Title) c. 1980s

Estimate $650 - $850    Lot Sold: 550
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
9 John Gollings
born 1944

Vittala Dance Mandapa Interior, Hampi, India 2005

Estimate $2,500 - $3,000    Lot Sold: 1900
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
10 Yask Desai
born 1969

Outskirts of Jalandhar, India
from the Series Telia 2020

Estimate $1,800 - $2,400    Lot Sold: 1700
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
11 Paula Mahoney
born 1969

Jump on Through (To the Other Side)
from the Series Dis/appear II 2021

Estimate $4,800 - $6,000
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
12 Melissa Spiccia
born 1977

Mining
from the Series See Flowers in Hell 2021

Estimate $1,100 - $1,500    Lot Sold: 600
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the John Cato Estate
13 John Cato
1926-2011

Tree - A Journey #9 1971–1973

Estimate $900 - $1,400    Lot Sold: 600
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the John Cato Estate
14 John Cato
1926-2011

(Unknown Title) (circa 1970–1990)

Estimate $900 - $1,400    Lot Sold: 600
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist, THIS IS NO FANTASY (Melbourne), Michael Reid (Sydney) and Andrew Baker Art Dealer (Brisbane)
15 Marian Drew
born 1960

Cabbage, Pears, Longans
from the Series Interior Geologies 2021

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000    Lot Sold: 3000
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist and GAGPROJECTS (Adelaide + Berlin)
16 Joseph Häxan
born 1995

Pond Body
from the Series The Rite of Spring 2020

Estimate $2,400 - $3,000    Lot Sold: 2400
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
17 Leela Schauble
born 1989

The Ocean isn’t Blue I
from the Series The Ocean isn’t Blue 2019

Estimate $3,000 - $3,500    Lot Sold: 3000
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
18 Ali Tahayori
born 1980

Sisterhood 2021

Estimate $3,400 - $3,600
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist
19 Rod McNicol
born 1946

One Hundred and Twelve Days of Solitude 2020

Estimate $3,500 - $4,000
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist and Arc One Gallery (Melbourne)
20 Cyrus Tang
born 1969

Escalator
from the Series Remember me When the Sun Goes Down 2020

Estimate $5,200 - $5,900    Lot Sold: 4800
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Reproduction by Ian Hill for LAI Gallery, courtesy of the artist, Olsen Annexe (Sydney) and Sous Les Etoiles Gallery (New York)
21 Danica Chappell
born 1972

Far From the Eye (Fingertip Glance #6)
from the Series Far From the Eye 2020–2021

Estimate $6,000 - $6,500    Lot Sold: 5800
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Reproduction by Ian Hill for LAI Gallery, courtesy of the artist, Olsen Annexe (Sydney) and Sous Les Etoiles Gallery (New York)
22 Danica Chappell
born 1972

Far From the Eye (Fingertip Glance #7)
from the Series Far From the Eye 2020–2021

Estimate $6,000 - $6,500    Lot Sold: 5800
MGA X Artist Auction 2022 © Courtesy of the artist, Michael Reid (Sydney) and THIS IS NO FANTASY (Melbourne)
23 Petrina Hicks
born 1972

Joan of Arc
from the Series Fly Through the Candle's Mouth Like a Singeless Moth 2021

Estimate $7,200 - $7,800    Lot Sold: $7,000

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