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.
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D’Lan Davidson
Geoffrey Smith
Fiona Hayward
Dr David Hansen
Brett Ballard
Harley YoungAuction 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
NEW SOUTH WALES
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)
SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $75,640 (including buyer's premium)
1857-1928; 1855-1923
ALBUMS 1-6 (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)
Estimate $120,000 - $180,000 Lot Sold: $231,800 (including buyer's premium)
circa 1830-1901
RETURNING FROM THE CHASE (CIRCA 1890)
Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $79,300 (including buyer's premium)
circa 1902-1959
NARROW GAP, JAMES RANGE (1943)
Estimate $28,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $34,160 (including buyer's premium)
© The Estate of Otto Pareroultja. Licensed by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
circa 1914-1973
UNTITLED (ROCK FORMATIONS AT MT SONDER) (1950s)
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000
© The Estate of Otto Pareroultja. Licensed by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
circa 1914-1973
UNTITLED (MACDONNELL RANGES) (CIRCA 1955)
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: SOLD
circa 1902-1959
MT GILLEN, MACDONELL RANGES (SOUTH SIDE) (1950s)
Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $26,840 (including buyer's premium)
UNTITLED (MOKUY) (CIRCA 1962)
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $19,520 (including buyer's premium)
UNTITLED (TIWI FIGURE) (CIRCA 1950s)
Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)