Sotheby's Australia

Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce

AU0822 | 7 April 2018 | Sydney | 6 pm

Russell Crowe
CHARLES BLACKMAN, born 1928, The Suitor (1960). Sold for $439,200 April 2018. (c) Charles Blackman. Licenced by Viscopy, 2018
Rolex A fine gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with registers and bracelet ref 16528 no 149099 Cosmograph Daytona late 1990s. Sold for $48,800 April 2018
The stunt cuirass worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Maximus', in the film, Gladiator (2000). Sold for $156,250 April 2018
Sale Number: AU0822

Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce

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 over $3.7 million with 144.5% sold by value.

 
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Specialists

Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

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

Gary Singer

Chief Executive Officer

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Gary Singer
     
   
 
Guy Cairnduff

Guy Cairnduff

Head

Arts & Design
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
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E: Guy Cairnduff

Anthony Hurl

Anthony Hurl

Consultant Specialist

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hurl
              
Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

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

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

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

Hamish Sharma

Hamish Sharma

Head

Jewels
Sydney
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E: Hamish Sharma

Patricia Kontos

Patricia Kontos

Senior Specialist

Jewels
Melbourne
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E: Patricia Kontos
   


John Keats

Senior Executive Office
Media & Marketing Manager

Melbourne
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E: John Keats

Olivia Jia

Administrator

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Olivia Jia
  
Liza Hallam

Liza Hallam

Administrator

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

Tabitha Davison

Tabitha Davison

Administrator

Jewels
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Tabitha Davison

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $3,731,553 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION

SYDNEY | CARRIAGEWORKS, 245 WILSON STREET, EVELEIGH

WED. 4 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
THU. 5 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 6 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 7 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST








Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
155 The 1873 Sunbury Cup Australian silver trophy for greyhound coursing, attributed to Edward Fischer (1828-1911) Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $12,200 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
156 J.A. TURNER
1850-1908

The Jetty at Cowes, Phillip Island 1890

Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $36,600 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
157 PENLEIGH BOYD
1890-1923

Morning Mists 1921

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $20,740 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
158 PENLEIGH BOYD
1890-1923

Portsea 1921

Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $67,100 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
159 PENLEIGH BOYD
1890-1923

St Ives, Cornwall 1912

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
160 PENLEIGH BOYD
1890-1923

View of Richmond from South Yarra 1920

Estimate $30,000 - $40,000   Lot Sold: SOLD
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
161 HALL AND COMPANY Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $10,980 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
162 A detailed static model of 'Captain Jack Aubrey's' ship, HMS Surprise, by Magellan Models Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $5,856 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
165 A brass and mahogany single draw Captain's telescope, by Dollond, London, circa 1775 Estimate $1,000 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
166 A cased pair of duelling pistols, stamped F. House, 18th Century Estimate $5,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $31,720 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
167 A Queen Anne bronze rail gun and yoke on a later stand, English, circa 1710 Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
168 A brass bound coopered oak nautical rum cask Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
169 A framed pair of epaulets and a letter of appointment belonging to Lieutenant Richard Caley Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
171 RICHARD BARNETT SPENCER
1840-1874

(Battle of Trafalgar) (circa 1870)

Estimate $15,000 - $20,000
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
172 JOSEPH FROST
born 1953

In the Mist

Estimate $5,000 - $10,000 Lot Sold: $8,540 (including buyer's premium)
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
173 THOMAS WHITCOMBE
1760-1824

(Underway off Portsmouth) 1813

Estimate $25,000 - $35,000
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
174 BRITISH SCHOOL Estimate $15,000 - $20,000
Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce - AU0822
175 A Victorian reverse painted maritime silhouette on glass Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $1,708 (including buyer's premium)

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