Important Art from The John Schaeffer AO Collection
AU0824 | 29 April 2018 | Sydney | 6.30 pm
Important Art from The John Schaeffer AO Collection
The most significant collection of historical international art ever offered for sale in Australia was auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia on 29 April 2018 in Sydney. Assembled over several decades, Important Art from The John Schaeffer AO Collection reflected the impeccable taste and connoisseurship of its creator, John Schaeffer. The sale was a ground-breaking event for the Australian auction market, with the collection composed of 50 works by international artists of which 68% sold to Australian buyers. Overall the sale realised $2,017,270.
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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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Liza HallamAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam |
Auction Results & Details
Sale Total: $2,017,270 including buyer's premiumEXHIBITION TIMES +
EXHIBITION
SYDNEY | BONNINGTON, 8 VICTORIA ROAD, BELLEVUE HILL
TUE. 24 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
WED. 25 APR 18 | NO VIEWING
THU. 26 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
FRI. 27 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 28 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 29 APR 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
1877-1968
Roses 1921
Estimate $20,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $45,140 (including buyer's premium)1911-2003
Still Life 1927
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $25,620 (including buyer's premium)1913-2000
Medusa (1931)
Estimate $15,000 - $25,000 Lot Sold: $39,040 (including buyer's premium)1913-2000
Caprice (1935)
Estimate $30,000 - $50,000 Lot Sold: $67,100 (including buyer's premium)