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Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO

AU0839 | 30 October 2019 | Sydney | 6PM

A huanghuali and hardwood openwork round-corner two part cabinet, 20th Century
Estimate $4,500–6,500
Sold for $29,280
The earliest known surviving manuscript for 'The Thorn Birds', (published 1977) and associated material
© All works copyright Estate of Colleen McCullough
Estimate $20,000–30,000
Sold for $54,900
NORMAN LINDSAY 1879-1969 Captured
watercolour on paper, © H., C. and A. Glad
Estimate $10,000–15,000
Sold for $23,790
JAMES GLEESON 1915-2008 The Dream of Galileo 1998
oil on canvas, © The Gleeson/O'Keefe Foundation
Estimate $15,000–25,000
Sold for $31,720
MAX DUPAIN 1911-1992 At Newport 1952
gelatin silver print
Estimate $10,000–15,000
Sold for $21,960
A set of four embroidered silk panels, 19th/20th century (4)
Estimate $8,000–10,000
Sold for $64,660
Colleen McCullough AO, author of 'The Thorn Birds', 'Tim' and 'Masters of Rome' among numerous other titles, writing at her typewriter (lot 145, estimate $3,000–5,000, sold for $4,636)
A pair of famille-rose 'figural' porcelain plaques Republic Period (2)
Estimate $10,000–12,000
Sold for $26,840
Sale Number: AU0839

Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO

Positioned as Australia's pre-eminent arts and design auction, this sale assembles important furniture, paintings, metalwork, glass, ceramics, works on paper, jades, textiles and artefacts, selected for their quality, rarity, beauty and historical significance.  This October, Collections includes treasures from the estate of the late Colleen McCullough AO.  The group will include her personal manuscripts of The Thorn Birds (1977) and Tim (1974), along with her handwritten notes and amendments, the typewriter she used to write them, and an assortment of never-before-seen written works, drawings and personal possessions dating throughout life.   

Collectively the works in this sale define and contribute to our understanding of our multi-cultural nation and the artistic and literary treasures it houses.

AUCTION IN SYDNEY
30 OCTOBER 2019 l 6 PM
THE HUGHENDEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
14 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

EXHIBITION

Sydney

30 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER –

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER

10 AM – 5 PM

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

 
Guy Cairnduff

Guy Cairnduff

Head

Arts & Design 
Melbourne  |  Sydney 
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T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 
E: Guy Cairnduff

Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art 
Melbourne  |  Sydney 
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E: Geoffrey Smith
       

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Consultant Specialist, Asian Art

Arts & Design 
Melbourne 
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E: Ann Roberts

Anthony Hurl

Anthony Hurl

Consultant Specialist

Arts & Design 
Adelaide 
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E: Anthony Hurl
       

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art 
Sydney 
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E: Brett Ballard

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art 
Melbourne 
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E: Fiona Hayward
        

Marlene Cartlidge

Administrator

Arts & Design 
Melbourne 
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E: Marlene Cartlidge

Gary Singer

Chief Executive Officer

Australian & International Art 
Melbourne  |  Sydney 
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E: Gary Singer		    
BUY CATALOGUE

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: Total Sale Figure (including premium) $676,490.00

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Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
26 AN ARCHAISTIC JADE PLAQUE Estimate $2,000 - $3,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
27 A GROUP OF THREE ARCHAISTIC JADE CARVINGS Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
28 A WHITE JADE BUDDHIST LION SEAL, 20TH CENTURY Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
29 A WHITE JADE BOULDER CARVING, 20TH CENTURY Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
30 A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST, 20TH CENTURY Estimate $4,000 - $5,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
31 A CELADON JADE BRUSHPOT QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
32 AN ARCHAISTIC CELADON JADE CENSER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY Estimate $18,000 - $22,000
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
33 A WHITE JADE 'BUTTERFLY' NECKLACE, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
34 A COLLECTION OF SEVEN MANDARIN HAT BUTTONS QING DYNASTY Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
35 A GILT DECORATED 'CHENXIANGMU' BANGLE Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
36 TWO JADE BANGLES Estimate $2,800 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,416 (including buyer's premium)
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
37 A 'CHENXIANGMU' ABSTINENCE PLAQUE, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Estimate $2,800 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $15,860 (including buyer's premium)
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
38 A GROUP OF FOUR SOAPSTONE SEALS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
39 TWO SOAPSTONE SEALS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
40 A ZITAN BRUSHPOT, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
41 A LARGE HUANGHUALI BRUSHPOT, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
42 A CARVED HUANGHUALI 'SCHOLARS' BRUSHPOT, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
43 A CARVED BAMBOO 'SCHOLARS' BRUSHPOT, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
44 A BAMBOO BRUSHPOT, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Estimate $3,000 - $4,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
45 A 'CHENXIANGMU' 'LANDSCAPE' LIBATION CUP QING DYNASTY Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
46 A CARVED BAMBOO FIGURE OF LIU HAI QING DYNASTY Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
47 A BAMBOO 'GOAT' WATER POT QING DYNASTY Estimate $2,000 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
48 AN UNUSUAL BAMBOO CARVING QING DYNASTY Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
49 A LARGE LACQUER REBUNKO, MEIJI PERIOD Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO - AU0839
50 A CARVED IVORY PLAQUE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,050 (including buyer's premium)

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