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Auction 338 - Art and Decorative Arts
Dear Clients and Friends,
It's with great pleasure that we bring to you this full colour fine art catalogue of collector quality local and international art. For quite some time now some of our clients have been expressing their interest in expanding their collecting range into art, and this offering is an ideal introduction. Other clients have indicated that they would consign paintings if we provided an appropriate vehicle. We hope those of you who have entrusted your artworks to us will be pleased with our efforts.
Initially our aim was to assemble a range of traditional Australian artists and paintings from the early part of the twentieth century but what emerged was a far more eclectic and expansive survey of both Australian and international art. Some two hundred lots later and we can honestly say that almost every major period is represented here.
To bring this catalogue context and direction we have presented the works roughly according to period and style. There will always be works that could have found more than one position within this catalogue, but we believe this format will assist you; both during the viewing and consideration phases. The catalogue covers no fewer than a dozen distinct categories, from high contemporary through to very early master drawings.
It would be remiss of us not to mention several extraordinary works that have found their way to us for this auction. Undoubtedly, the unsigned, expansive and highly detailed 19th century Australian view of Melbourne is one of the most exciting early Australian art discoveries of recent years and is arguably one of the most important early views of Melbourne ever to emerge.
Equally, the sale has some fine works from the 20th century. The front cover is graced by a work from Rupert Bunny's later period and its view of a part of the Botanic Gardens, Melbourne only gives it more relevance for our Melbourne collectors. Many of the great Modern Australian painters are also represented - interesting examples by Arthur Boyd, Robert Dickerson, Clifton Pugh, Sidney Nolan and Charles Blackman can be found in the catalogue.
We do hope that you enjoy this catalogue and look forward to catching up with you during the viewing and sale period.
All the best,
Charles Leski and Staff
It's with great pleasure that we bring to you this full colour fine art catalogue of collector quality local and international art. For quite some time now some of our clients have been expressing their interest in expanding their collecting range into art, and this offering is an ideal introduction. Other clients have indicated that they would consign paintings if we provided an appropriate vehicle. We hope those of you who have entrusted your artworks to us will be pleased with our efforts.
Initially our aim was to assemble a range of traditional Australian artists and paintings from the early part of the twentieth century but what emerged was a far more eclectic and expansive survey of both Australian and international art. Some two hundred lots later and we can honestly say that almost every major period is represented here.
To bring this catalogue context and direction we have presented the works roughly according to period and style. There will always be works that could have found more than one position within this catalogue, but we believe this format will assist you; both during the viewing and consideration phases. The catalogue covers no fewer than a dozen distinct categories, from high contemporary through to very early master drawings.
It would be remiss of us not to mention several extraordinary works that have found their way to us for this auction. Undoubtedly, the unsigned, expansive and highly detailed 19th century Australian view of Melbourne is one of the most exciting early Australian art discoveries of recent years and is arguably one of the most important early views of Melbourne ever to emerge.
Equally, the sale has some fine works from the 20th century. The front cover is graced by a work from Rupert Bunny's later period and its view of a part of the Botanic Gardens, Melbourne only gives it more relevance for our Melbourne collectors. Many of the great Modern Australian painters are also represented - interesting examples by Arthur Boyd, Robert Dickerson, Clifton Pugh, Sidney Nolan and Charles Blackman can be found in the catalogue.
We do hope that you enjoy this catalogue and look forward to catching up with you during the viewing and sale period.
All the best,
Charles Leski and Staff
| Paintings and Artworks | ||||
| Australian Contemporary | 1-19 | |||
| Australian Modern | 20-44 | |||
| Australian Traditional | 45-72 | |||
| Australian Watercolours | 73-81 | |||
| Australian Early Traditional | 82-89 | |||
| Australian Aboriginal | 90-112 | |||
| Australian Photography | 113-140 | |||
| Australian Editions | 141-170 | |||
| International Paintings | 171-187 | |||
| International Watercolours | 188-197 | |||
| International Drawings | 198-206 | |||
| International Editions | 207-221 | |||