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Stunning Results for Australian & New Zealand Art at Sotheby’s Australia

17 May 2018

The highest art auction result for 2018 in Australia was achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s May auction of Important Australian Art including Important Australian Art from The J.G.L. Collection when the sale realised $8,841,584 with 82.31% sold by value. Sotheby’s Australia leads the art auction market for 2018 in Australia with $12.83 million sold. Seven auction records tumbled throughout the evening. Starting early in the sale, William Delafield Cook’s Headland, Hawkesbury River 1985 realised $366,000 exceeding the existing record by $162,000 (estimate $150,000-200,000, lot 8). Two monumental and highly significant paintings by Lin Onus both exceeded the previous auction record for the artist. Commissioned by Melbourne Airport, Fish, Ferns and Rocks (1995) established the new artist auction record of $793,000 (estimate $450,000-650,000, lot 10, pictured above) and Fish at Dusk (1996) realised $671,000 (estimate $450,000-650,000, lot 11). The highest art auction result for 2018 in Australia was achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s May auction of Important Australian Art including Important Australian Art from The J.G.L. Collection when the sale realised $8,841,584 with 82.31% sold by value. Sotheby’s Australia leads the art auction market for 2018 in Australia with $12.83 million sold. Seven auction records tumbled throughout the evening. Starting early in the sale, William Delafield Cook’s Headland, Hawkesbury River 1985 realised $366,000 exceeding the existing record by $162,000 (estimate $150,000-200,000, lot 8). Two monumental and highly significant paintings by Lin Onus both exceeded the previous auction record for the artist. Commissioned by Melbourne Airport, Fish, Ferns and Rocks (1995) established the new artist auction record of $793,000 (estimate $450,000-650,000, lot 10) and Fish at Dusk (1996) realised $671,000 (estimate $450,000-650,000, lot 11). (437.72 KB)

Pivotal Paintings from Brett Whiteley’s Career Emerge for Auction

4 May 2018

Masterpieces by celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will be offered for auction by Sotheby’s Australia on Wednesday 16 May in Sydney. Tightly held in distinguished private and corporate collections, many have remained hidden from public view since they were first acquired either directly from the artist or from exhibitions. With a combined estimate of $2.9 million to $3.6 million the works are anticipated to generate strong interest with collectors. Masterpieces by celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will be offered for auction by Sotheby’s Australia on Wednesday 16 May in Sydney. Tightly held in distinguished private and corporate collections, many have remained hidden from public view since they were first acquired either directly from the artist or from exhibitions. With a combined estimate of $2.9 million to $3.6 million the works are anticipated to generate strong interest with collectors. (368.05 KB)

Important Australian Art from The J.G.L. Collection to be Auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia

1 May 2018

A selection of historical and modern paintings, sculptures and works on paper from one of the most significant corporate collections of Australian art will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 16 May 2018 in Sydney. Comprising 39 lots (estimate $1.5 million to $2.2 million) Important Australian Art from The J.G.L. Collection contains masterpieces by some of Australia’s leading practitioners of the twentieth century. A selection of historical and modern paintings, sculptures and works on paper from one of the most significant corporate collections of Australian art will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 16 May 2018 in Sydney. Comprising 39 lots (estimate $1.5 million to $2.2 million) Important Australian Art from The J.G.L. Collection contains masterpieces by some of Australia’s leading practitioners of the twentieth century. (283.30 KB)

Global Interest for Important Art from The John Schaeffer AO Collection

30 April 2018

The most significant collection of historical international art ever offered for sale in Australia was auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 29 April 2018 in Sydney. Assembled over several decades, Important Art from The John Schaeffer AO Collection reflected the impeccable taste and connoisseurship of its creator, John Schaeffer. The sale was a ground breaking event for the Australian auction market, with the collection composed of 50 works by international artists, of which 56% sold by volume and 63% by value, and 68% sold to Australian buyers. Overall the sale realised AUD$2,017,270. The most significant collection of historical international art ever offered for sale in Australia was auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 29 April 2018 in Sydney. Assembled over several decades, Important Art from The John Schaeffer AO Collection reflected the impeccable taste and connoisseurship of its creator, John Schaeffer. The sale was a ground breaking event for the Australian auction market, with the collection composed of 50 works by international artists, of which 56% sold by volume and 63% by value, and 68% sold to Australian buyers. Overall the sale realised AUD$2,017,270. (256.21 KB)

Masterpieces by Lin Onus Poised to Establish World Auction Record at Sotheby’s Australia

26 April 2018

Two highly significant paintings by Lin Onus are set to break auction records when offered by Sotheby’s Australia on Wednesday 16 May in Sydney. Commissioned by Melbourne Airport, Fish, Ferns and Rocks (1995) (estimate $450,000-650,000, pictured) and Fish at Dusk (1996) (estimate $450,000-650,000, pictured following) were painted in the last two years of Lin Onus’ life, and represent the artist’s most ambitious paintings in their scale, complexity and visual impact. Two highly significant paintings by Lin Onus are set to break auction records when offered by Sotheby’s Australia on Wednesday 16 May in Sydney. Commissioned by Melbourne Airport, Fish, Ferns and Rocks (1995) (estimate $450,000-650,000, pictured) and Fish at Dusk (1996) (estimate $450,000-650,000, pictured following) were painted in the last two years of Lin Onus’ life, and represent the artist’s most ambitious paintings in their scale, complexity and visual impact. (251.50 KB)

The John Schaeffer AO Collection to be Auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia

10 April 2018

The most significant collection of historical international art ever offered for sale in Australia will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 29 April 2018 in Sydney. Important Art from The John Schaeffer AO Collection comprising 56 lots (estimate AUD$3.3 million to AUD$4.4 million), assembled gradually over several decades, reflects the impeccable taste and connoisseurship of its creator, John Schaeffer. The most significant collection of historical international art ever offered for sale in Australia will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 29 April 2018 in Sydney. Important Art from The John Schaeffer AO Collection comprising 56 lots (estimate AUD$3.3 million to AUD$4.4 million), assembled gradually over several decades, reflects the impeccable taste and connoisseurship of its creator, John Schaeffer. (338.68 KB)

Crowe Mania Ignites Global Bidding and Achieves Gladiatorial Results at Sotheby’s Australia

8 April 2018

On 7 April 2018, Sotheby’s Australia auctioned the private collection of actor, film producer, director and musician, Russell Crowe. The sale included an important collection of Australian art, decorative arts, watches and jewellery, together with music and sporting memorabilia, and costumes, props, musical instruments and items from Crowe’s extensive and diverse career in film and music. Consisting of 226 items, the sale realised $3.7 million with 145% sold by value. Following a rendition of Happy Birthday by Alisa Nastestki, Russell Crowe made an impromptu personal appearance for the Sydney audience. On 7 April 2018, Sotheby’s Australia auctioned the private collection of actor, film producer, director and musician, Russell Crowe. The sale included an important collection of Australian art, decorative arts, watches and jewellery, together with music and sporting memorabilia, and costumes, props, musical instruments and items from Crowe’s extensive and diverse career in film and music. Consisting of 226 items, the sale realised $3.7 million with 145% sold by value. Following a rendition of Happy Birthday by Alisa Nastestki, Russell Crowe made an impromptu personal appearance for the Sydney audience. (319.26 KB)

RUSSELL CROWE The Art of Divorce | Preview highlights of Sporting Memorabilia

28 March 2018

An impressive collection of sporting memorabilia will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 7 April 2018 in Sydney. Consigned from the private collection of actor, film producer, director and musician, Russell Crowe, the collection comprises many significant items of Australian and international sporting history from baseball, boxing, cricket, rugby, swimming and tennis. Consisting of 227 items, the Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce sale is estimated at AUD$2.6 million to AUD$3.7 million and will be held at Carriageworks, Sydney. An impressive collection of sporting memorabilia will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 7 April 2018 in Sydney. Consigned from the private collection of actor, film producer, director and musician, Russell Crowe, the collection comprises many significant items of Australian and international sporting history from baseball, boxing, cricket, rugby, swimming and tennis. Consisting of 227 items, the Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce sale is estimated at AUD$2.6 million to AUD$3.7 million and will be held at Carriageworks, Sydney. (499.41 KB)

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