Important Australian Art
Stunning results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s May sale of The David Newby Collection of Australian Art and Important Australian Art with its highest auction result achieved in ten years. The sale total of $14,258,750 and 149.6% sold by value surpassed the two night sale results of May 2016. The sale opened at a cracking pace with a new auction record for Elioth Gruner’s Fisherman, Coogee Beach 1913 for $164,700 (estimate $60,000-80,000, lot 1). This was quickly followed by an auction record for Ray Crooke’s Thursday Island 1958 for $170,800 (estimate $70,000-90,000, lot 4). The highest result for the evening was for Eugene von Guérard’s Breakneck Gorge, Hepburn Springs 1864 that sold for $1,952,000 (estimate $1,000,000-1,200,000, lot 41).
Geoffrey Smith, Chairman of Sotheby’s Australia commented: ‘This evening Sotheby’s Australia reinforced its position as the premier auctioneer in Australia for important Australian art. We achieved exceptional clearance rates with numerous works selling for well over their pre-sale estimates. We were fortunate to have three significant works by the eminent 19th century Australian artist Eugene von Guérard, which all far exceeded their estimates.
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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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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Sally UpjohnAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Sally Upjohn |
Liza HallamAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam |
Auction Results & Details
Sale Total: $9,637,390 including buyer's premiuimEXHIBITION TIMES +
EXHIBITION
MELBOURNE | LEVEL 9 & 19, 41 EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE
TUE. 18 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
WED. 19 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
THU. 20 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 21 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
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SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 27 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 28 APR 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
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MON. 1 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
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1917-1992
Kelly Study 1962
Estimate $200,000 - $250,000 Lot Sold: $366,000 (including buyer's premium)1920-1999
Shoalhaven Pool Reflections (1980)
Estimate $80,000 - $100,000 Lot Sold: $183,000 (including buyer's premium)1927-1982
Mount Kosciusko, Mount Northcote and Mount Clarke (1975)
Estimate $70,000 - $90,0001923-1970
Centralian Nocturne 1959
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)1919-2001
The Dramatic 1958
Estimate $6,000 - $9,000 Lot Sold: $11,590 (including buyer's premium)1927-1982
The Thames, London (1953)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)1927-1982
Saplings, Poets Lane ll (1957)
Estimate $45,000 - $55,000 Lot Sold: $56,120 (including buyer's premium)1939-1992
Wategos Beach, Holiday Suite 5 1989
Estimate $45,000 - $65,000 Lot Sold: $79,300 (including buyer's premium)born 1930
Construction in Colour 1960
Estimate $40,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $48,800 (including buyer's premium)born 1963
Surface Tension No. 1 1998
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $29,280 (including buyer's premium)1899-1970
Three Girls Carrying Leaves (circa 1951)
Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $30,500 (including buyer's premium)1899-1970
(Seated Woman)
Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $29,280 (including buyer's premium)1867-1943
The Windsor Damsel, Fishing (1903)
Estimate $140,000 - $160,000 Lot Sold: $170,800 (including buyer's premium)1811-1901
View in Rose's Gap, Northern Grampians, West Victoria 1870
Estimate $80,000 - $100,000 Lot Sold: $140,300 (including buyer's premium)1806 – circa 1875
Port Jackson, N.S.W. looking South from near Middle Head past St George's Head 1847
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)1861-1941
The Cattle Muster
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $23,180 (including buyer's premium)1866-1942
Goldfish (1919)
Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $103,700 (including buyer's premium)1911-2003
Interior (1935, dated 1938)
Estimate $40,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $146,400 (including buyer's premium)1890-1923
It Stood – A Thing Apart – Unsullied by the Common Growth' 1922
Estimate $40,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $48,800 (including buyer's premium)1890-1923
Evening Shadows 1922
Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $46,360 (including buyer's premium)