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Australian Impressionism Placed Centre-Stage at Sotheby’s Australia’s Forthcoming Auction

13 November 2019

Against a backdrop of continuing exceptional results for Sotheby’s Australia, we are delighted to unveil a new prestigious location in Melbourne. The historic building, located at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne, lies at the heart of Melbourne, the city that has been the setting for countless illustrious sales and world auction records for Sotheby’s Australia. On 20 November 2019, Sotheby’s Australia will offer several exceptional works of Australian Impressionism, led by a trio of works from Australia’s most cherished painters of the period – Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton and John Russell. (575.2 KB)

Two Masterpieces by Brett Whiteley Lead Sotheby’s Australia’s November Important Australian Art Auct

12 November 2019

Against a backdrop of continuing exceptional results for Sotheby’s Australia, we are delighted to unveil a new prestigious location in Melbourne. The historic building, located at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne, lies at the heart of Melbourne, the city that has been the setting for countless illustrious sales and world auction records for Sotheby’s Australia. In eight days, Sotheby’s Australia will have the honour of offering two of the most significant Brett Whiteley works seen in recent years at auction. The pair will be presented with a combined high estimate of $2.2 million and are shining examples from the œuvre of one of Australia’s greatest artists. (336.4 KB)

Contemporary Masterpieces by Howard Arkley Lead Sotheby’s Australia’s November Sale

1 November 2019

Against a backdrop of continuing exceptional results for Sotheby’s Australia, we are delighted to unveil a new prestigious location in Melbourne. The historic building, located at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne, lies at the heart of Melbourne, the city that has been the setting for countless illustrious sales and world auction records for Sotheby’s Australia. Howard Arkley's Day-Glo, Popist images of eastern suburb houses are indisputably iconic. Tracing their heritage to the artist’s trailblazing 1992 exhibition, Howard Arkley: Mix n Match, these works build on the motifs central to that series, compounding his love of the everyday Australian interior, while permanently enlivening the genre in Australia and around the world. (622.8 KB)

Collections, Including Property from the Estate of the Late Colleen McCullough AO Achieves $676,490

30 October 2019

Against a backdrop of continuing exceptional results for Sotheby’s Australia, we are delighted to unveil a new prestigious location in Melbourne. The historic building, located at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne, lies at the heart of Melbourne, the city that has been the setting for countless illustrious sales and world auction records for Sotheby’s Australia. Tonight, Sotheby’s Australia’s final Arts & Design auction of 2019 realised $676,490 in Sydney, with strong Australian and international competition in the saleroom. (999.4 KB)

Collection of Renowned Philanthropist and Patron totals $2,343,651 at Auction

24 October 2019

Against a backdrop of continuing exceptional results for Sotheby’s Australia, we are delighted to unveil a new prestigious location in Melbourne. The historic building, located at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne, lies at the heart of Melbourne, the city that has been the setting for countless illustrious sales and world auction records for Sotheby’s Australia. Last night at Sotheby’s Australia, a packed salesroom vied for lots from The Rae Rothfield Collection, setting 46 records and realising a total of $2,343,651. By the end of the auction, 171 lots had sold – achieving a sold rate of by value of 153.35%. (692.9 KB)

The Thorn Birds goes under the hammer

7 October 2019

Visual Arts Hub | Staff Writer

Sotheby’s Australia has announced that a collection of treasures from the estate of Colleen McCullough will go to auction later this month.

2019 Bowness Photography Prize

1 October 2019

Broadsheet | Caitlyn Batterham

An exhibition of cutting-edge contemporary photography at the Monash Gallery of Art. The Bowness Photography Prize, in conjunction with the MGA Foundation, has been recognising visionary contemporary Australian photographers since 2006.

A Night of Records at Sotheby’s Australia’s Auction of Important Australian Art

29 August 2019

Against a backdrop of continuing exceptional results for Sotheby’s Australia, we are delighted to unveil a new prestigious location in Melbourne. The historic building, located at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne, lies at the heart of Melbourne, the city that has been the setting for countless illustrious sales and world auction records for Sotheby’s Australia. Sotheby’s Australia’s auction of Important Australian Art on Tuesday evening witnessed intense competition and achieved several world auction records for Australia’s most renowned artists. (1.1 MB)

Contemporary Masterpieces Lead Sotheby’s Australia’s August Sale of Important Australian Art

12 August 2019

Against a backdrop of continuing exceptional results for Sotheby’s Australia, we are delighted to unveil a new prestigious location in Melbourne. The historic building, located at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne, lies at the heart of Melbourne, the city that has been the setting for countless illustrious sales and world auction records for Sotheby’s Australia. Sotheby’s Australia’s forthcoming auction of Important Australian Art will feature ground-breaking canvases from two of Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists – Howard Arkley and Peter Booth. (604.6 KB)

World Class Jewels Dazzle at Sotheby’s Australia

8 August 2019

Against a backdrop of continuing exceptional results for Sotheby’s Australia, we are delighted to unveil a new prestigious location in Melbourne. The historic building, located at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne, lies at the heart of Melbourne, the city that has been the setting for countless illustrious sales and world auction records for Sotheby’s Australia. Signed pieces stole the show at last night’s auction of Important Jewels at Sotheby’s Australia. Examples from renowned designers drew competition in the saleroom with bidders vying for significant jewels of all variety, from earrings, necklaces and rings to brooches, cufflinks and watches. (333.8 KB)

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