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 |
Specialists |
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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 |
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 |
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
born 1960
Garden Island 1990
Estimate $200,000 - $300,000 Lot Sold: $245,455 (including buyer's premium)born 1960
Interior with Anemones and Lemons (1992)
Estimate $120,000 - $180,000 Lot Sold: $239,318 (including buyer's premium)born 1960
Interior with Cat 2010
Estimate $300,000 - $400,000 Lot Sold: $515,455 (including buyer's premium)born 1960
Glass Carafe with Pink Stem and Fern (2016)
Estimate $180,000 - $220,000 Lot Sold: $417,273 (including buyer's premium)1948-1996
Guyi Bulgabula (Fish and Lily) (1992)
Estimate $250,000 - $350,000 Lot Sold: $644,318 (including buyer's premium)1908-1996
Untitled (Wild Yams) (1996)
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $368,182 (including buyer's premium)born 1928
Honey Eaters (1997)
Estimate $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $49,091 (including buyer's premium)born 1957
A Distant Land VII 2006
Estimate $35,000 - $55,000 Lot Sold: $18,409 (including buyer's premium)born 1956
Caravan Park (Black Dog, Barbeque and Bike) 2006
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $31,909 (including buyer's premium)born 1971
Departure Point 2004
Estimate $22,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $13,500 (including buyer's premium)1911-1992
Sunbaker (1937, printed later)
Estimate $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $49,091 (including buyer's premium)1911-1992
Storm at Toowoon Bay (1951, printed 1991)
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,718 (including buyer's premium)born 1982
Rimbaud (Rainbow Flower) 2019
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $135,000 (including buyer's premium)