Smith & Singer

Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection | Important Australian Art

AU0830 | 20 November 2018 | Sydney | 6.30 pm

IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN & INTERNATIONAL ART FROM THE JOHN SYMOND AM COLLECTION
ARTHUR BOYD 1920-1999, Shoalhaven Landscape - Australian Scapegoat (1987). Sold for $317,200 November 2018. © The Estate of Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2018.
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART
BRETT WHITELEY 1939-1992, Nude Beside the Basin 1963. Sold for $829,500 November 2018. © Wendy Whiteley.
THE JOHN SYMOND AM COLLECTION
JOHN BRACK 1920-1999, Pantomime 1988-1994. Sold for $610,000 November 2018. #169; Helen Brack.
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART
JOEL ELENBERG 1948-1980, Mask A (1979). Sold for $634,400 November 2018. **Record for an Australian Sculpture**Record for the artist** #169; The Estate of Joel Elenberg.
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART
FRED WILLIAMS 1927-1982, Wedderburn (1971). Sold for $268,400 November 2018. #169; The Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2018.
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART
ARTHUR STREETON 1867-1943, Mt. William (Land of the Golden Fleece) 1926. Sold for $536,800 November 2018.
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART
JOHN RUSSELL 1858-1930, Le Forte d'Antibes (1891). Sold for $512,400 November 2018.
THE JOHN SYMOND AM COLLECTION
GARRY SHEAD born 1942, The Bearers (Queen of Suburbia) 1997. Sold for $439,200 November 2018. **Auction record for the artist** #169; Garry Shead/Copyright Agency, 2018.
Sale Number: AU0830

Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection (lots 1-14) | Important Australian Art (lots 15-82)

For the third consecutive year, Sotheby’s Australia has continued its market leadership in art auction sales in Australia.  With strong buyer interest, the November auction of Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection and Important Australian Art achieved $8.28 million, with 90.1% sold by value, with our annual art auction result surpassing $33.75 million.

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

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
       
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
Liza Hallam

Liza Hallam

Administrator

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
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E: Liza Hallam

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $8,280,750 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION

MELBOURNE  |  14-15 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE
WED. 7 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
THU. 8 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 9 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SAT. 10 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
SUN. 11NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT

SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
THU. 15 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
FRI. 16 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
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SUN. 18 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
MON. 19 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT
TUE. 20 NOV 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEDT








Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830 © The Nolan Trust/ Bridgeman Images
26 SIDNEY NOLAN
1917-1992

Riverbend (Ned Kelly) (1964)

Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $61,000 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830 © Wendy Whiteley
27 BRETT WHITELEY
1939-1992

Little Cream 1975

Estimate $70,000 - $90,000 Lot Sold: $109,800 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830 © The Nolan Trust/ Bridgeman Images
28 SIDNEY NOLAN
1917-1992

Pentecost Range 1949

Estimate $80,000 - $100,000
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
29 ELIOTH GRUNER
1882-1939

Sunshine and Rain, Jamieson Valley 1914

Estimate $50,000 - $60,000 Lot Sold: $103,700 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
30 ELIOTH GRUNER
1882-1939

Flower Piece 1933

Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $31,720 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
31 E.PHILLIPS FOX
1865-1915

Grand Canal, Venice: Red Sails and the Salute (1906)

Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $30,500 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
32 ETHEL CARRICK FOX
1872-1952

Watching the Fleet from the Domain 1913

Estimate $250,000 - $350,000
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
33 ARTHUR STREETON
1867-1943

Mt. William (Land of the Golden Fleece) 1926

Estimate $400,000 - $500,000 Lot Sold: $536,800 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
34 CHARLES CONDER
1868-1909

'Arcadia,' June 28th 1889

Estimate $220,000 - $280,000 Lot Sold: $292,800 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
35 JOHN RUSSELL
1858-1930

Le Forte d'Antibes (1891)

Estimate $350,000 - $550,000 Lot Sold: $512,400 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
36 JOHN RUSSELL
1858-1930

Ariadne 1883

Estimate $550,000 - $750,000 Lot Sold: $671,000 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
37 RUPERT BUNNY
1864-1947

St Christopher (1903)

Estimate $120,000 - $180,000
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
38 TOM ROBERTS
1856-1931

Mentone (1889)

Estimate $90,000 - $120,000 Lot Sold: $109,800 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
39 EUGENE VON GUÉRARD
1811-1901

Portrait of a Lady 1834

Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $31,720 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830 © Lou Klepac
40 NORA HEYSEN
1911-2003

Spring Flowers 1949

Estimate $25,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $46,360 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830 © Bronwyn Wright
41 HILDA RIX NICHOLAS
1884-1961

In my Studio (circa 1920)

Estimate $40,000 - $60,000
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830 © Bronwyn Wright
42 HILDA RIX NICHOLAS
1884-1961

Chinese Vase (1937)

Estimate $60,000 - $80,000
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830 © Bronwyn Wright
43 HILDA RIX NICHOLAS
1884-1961

(Standing Female Figure) (1925-1926)

SOLD
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830 © Bronwyn Wright
44 HILDA RIX NICHOLAS
1884-1961

(Street Scene in Morocco) (1912-1914)

Estimate $6,000 - $9,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
45 WEAVER HAWKINS
1893-1977

El Sokko Grande, Tangier (1923)

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
46 HAROLD SEPTIMUS POWER
1878-1951

Horse Lines 1918

Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $36,600 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
47 ELIOTH GRUNER
1882-1939

(Ploughing) 1917

Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $57,340 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
48 CLARICE BECKETT
1887-1935

(Stormy Seas, Beaumaris)

Estimate $28,000 - $38,000 Lot Sold: $36,600 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
49 BARBARA TRIBE
1913-2000

Caterpillar 1992

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $9,150 (including buyer's premium)
Important Australian & International Art from The John Symond AM Collection  |  Important Australian Art - AU0830
50 BARBARA TRIBE
1913-2000

Caprice 1935

Estimate $45,000 - $65,000

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