The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art | Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art
AU0777 | 28 May 2013 | Melbourne | 6:30 PM
The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art
LOTS 1-46
The Anthony & Beverly Knight Collection of Early Papunya Art is comprised of major works dating from 1971 to 1976 and provides a rich and insightful understanding of the founding of Australia’s contemporary Indigenous Art movement. The Collection will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s Australia on 28 May 2013 in Melbourne.
Important Aboriginal & Oceanic Art
LOTS 47-120
A diverse and impressive collection of Indigenous Art and Artefacts from the 19th Century through to the present day. The sale includes six rare photographic albums by Charles Henry Kerry and Henry King from circa 1886, three masterpieces of Early Papunya Art from the Collection of Anne Chase, and exceptional works by Paddy Bedford. The Collection will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s Australia on 28 May 2013 in Melbourne.
D’Lan DavidsonHead Aboriginal Art |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Aboriginal Art |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Aboriginal Art |
Dr David HansenSenior Researcher | Specialist Aboriginal Art |
Brett BallardSpecialist Aboriginal Art |
Harley YoungFacilities & Operations Manager | Aboriginal Art |
Auction Results & Details
Sale Total: $2,272,372EXHIBITION TIMES +
Sydney | 16-19 May, 10 am to 5 pm
118-122 Queen Street, Woollahra
Melbourne | 23-27 May, 10 am to 5 pm
ANZAC House, Level 4, 4 Collins Street, Melbourne
born 1932
SNAKE DREAMING (1973)
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)circa 1920-1989
BUSH FIRE (1973)
Estimate $7,000 - $10,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)born circa 1927
ALPAR (COOLAMON) (1974)
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $2,928 (including buyer's premium)1929-1984
CENTRE CIRCLE OF FIRE (1974)
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)circa 1926-1990
OLD MAN STORY (1973-1974)
Estimate $14,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $17,080 (including buyer's premium)born circa 1940
MEN'S CORROBOREE (1973-1974)
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)circa 1926-1990
WOMEN'S DREAMING (1973-1974)
Estimate $14,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $17,080 (including buyer's premium)circa 1937-1977
WOMAN LOOKING FOR MAN (1974)
Estimate $4,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)circa 1937-1977
BUSH TURKEY STORY (1974)
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)circa 1937-1977
MEETING PLACE (1974)
Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,050 (including buyer's premium)circa 1945-1980
UNTITLED (1974)
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)circa 1920-1989
WILD POTATO (1974-1975)
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: SOLDcirca 1920-1989
WILD POTATO (1975)
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $7,930 (including buyer's premium)circa 1925-2001
WILD POTATO (1975)
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $35,380 (including buyer's premium)circa 1922
UNTITLED (1974)
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)