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The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art | Important Australian Art

AU0795 | 28 April 2015 | Sydney | 6.30 PM

The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art | JOHN BRACK 1920-1999, First Daughter 1955. Sold for $884,500 April 2015. (c) Helen Brack
Important Australian Art | ARTHUR BOYD 1920-1999, Bride in a Cup (1959). Sold for $823,500 April 2015. (c) The Estate of Arthur Boyd. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
Important Australian Art | ALBERT TUCKER 1914-1999, Masked Figure Attacked by Parrot 1964-1967. Sold for $268,400 April 2015. (c) Barbara Tucker. Courtesy of Barbara Tucker & Sotheby's Australia
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art | BRETT WHITELEY 1939-1992, Study for Kingfisher 1978. Sold for $671,000 April 2015. (c) Wendy Whiteley
Sale Number: AU0795

The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art, lots 1-43

One of the most significant private collections of Australian art assembled in recent decades will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia in Sydney on 28 April 2015. 

With over 40 paintings, sculpture and works on paper, The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art comprises important works from colonial through to modern and contemporary Australian artists.

 

Important Australian Art, lots 44-111

We are delighted to present a diverse and strong selection of historical, modern and contemporary Australian art.  Included are several highly significant works from key moments in the history and development of Australian Art.

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 or
+61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Fiona Hayward

Brett Ballard

Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $11,259,136 including buyer’s premium

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EXHIBITION

MELBOURNE  |  LEVELS 2 & 9, 41 EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE
WED. 15 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
THU. 16 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 17 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 18 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 19 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST

SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 23 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 24 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 25 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 26 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 27 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
TUE. 28 APR 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST








The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795
76 SIDNEY NOLAN
1917-1992

Leda and Swan 1960

Estimate $90,000 - $120,000
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Barbara Tucker. Courtesy of Barbara Tucker & Sotheby's Australia
77 ALBERT TUCKER
1914-1999

Masked Figure Attacked by Parrot 1964-1967

Estimate $200,000 - $300,000 Lot Sold: $268,400 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Wendy Whiteley
78 BRETT WHITELEY
1939-1992

The Feeling of Flight 1979

Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $30,500 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Helen Brack
79 JOHN BRACK
1920-1999

Outing 1978

Estimate $220,000 - $280,000 Lot Sold: $268,400 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Robert Dickerson
80 ROBERT DICKERSON
born 1924

Children in Darlinghurst (1962)

Estimate $35,000 - $45,000 Lot Sold: $42,700 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © John Olsen. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
81 JOHN OLSEN
born 1928

The Mother 1964

Estimate $180,000 - $220,000 Lot Sold: $219,600 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795
82 JOHN FIRTH-SMITH
born 1943

Tide 1992

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795
84 SAM LEACH
born 1973

The Lift (2009)

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795
85 SAM LEACH
born 1973

The Pedestal (2009)

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © The Estate of Gordon Bennett
86 GORDON BENNETT
1955-2014

Home Decor (Preston + De Stijl = Citizen) Men with Weapons 1997

ESTIMATE ON REQUEST Lot Sold: $79,300 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Vivienne Shark LeWitt
87 VIVIENNE SHARK LEWITT
born 1956

Finished 2001

Estimate $8,000 - $10,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Vivienne Shark LeWitt
88 VIVIENNE SHARK LEWITT
born 1956

Receipt 2001

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Walter Tjampitjinpa. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
91 WALTER TJAMPITJINPA
1912-1980

Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa (1972)

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $23,180 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Legend Press
92 ALBERT NAMATJIRA
1902-1959

(Haast's Bluff)

Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $30,500 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795
93 ERIC WILSON
1911-1946

The White Bridge

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Ray Crooke. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
94 RAY CROOKE
born 1922

(Tobacco Farm)

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Ray Crooke. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
95 RAY CROOKE
born 1922

(Old Mine Shaft)

Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $39,040 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © Ray Crooke. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
96 RAY CROOKE
born 1922

(Landscape Near Rockhampton)

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $10,370 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © The Estate of Lloyd Rees. Licensed by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
97 LLOYD REES
1895-1988

City Skyline 1955

Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © The Estate of Donald Friend. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
98 DONALD FRIEND
1915-1989

The Frescoed Wall (1969)

Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $34,160 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © H., C. and A. Glad
99 NORMAN LINDSAY
1879-1969

Afternoon Party (circa 1930)

Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $36,600 (including buyer's premium)
The David Clarke AO Collection of Australian Art  |  Important Australian Art - AU0795 © H., C. and A. Glad
100 NORMAN LINDSAY
1879-1969

Wind and the Furies (circa 1930)

Estimate $35,000 - $45,000 Lot Sold: $39,040 (including buyer's premium)

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