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Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design Auction Achieves $981,185

17 July 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 the busy saleroom of Sotheby’s Australia’s Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design auction on Wednesday evening, there was fierce bidding for the selection of Fine and Decorative arts, with 37% of sold works realising prices above their estimates, achieving a total of $981,185 and 94% sold by value. (502.4 KB)

Sotheby's Australia Presents ALBERT TUCKER: IMAGES OF MODERN EVIL

14 June 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 is honoured to present Albert Tucker: Images of Modern Evil, a selling exhibition offered on behalf of the Albert and Barbara Tucker Foundation, with proceeds from the sale of each work to benefit important social causes. (709 KB)

Diamonds Shine Brightly at Sotheby’s Australia’s Important Jewels Auction

15 May 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 first Important Jewels sale of the year illustrates the timeless appeal of diamonds with the magnificent pearl necklace by monture Van Cleef & Arpels with a detachable onyx and diamond ‘Egyptian-revival’ lotus pendant/brooch by Cartier (Lot 53, estimate: AUD$25,000-35,000), achieving AUD$115,900, more than four times the estimate. (670.5 KB)

Russell Crowe Bought a Dinosaur Head from Leonardo DiCaprio

3 May 2019

Nine News | CNN

In 2018 he sold it through Sotheby's Australia in an auction designed to pay for his divorce called, Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce.

Clearly, Size Doesn't Matter

12 April 2019

Visual Arts Hub | Gina Fairley

A painting measuring just 22cm by William Dobell has sold this week at Auction just shy of $1M, lifting spirits across the market.

Records Tumble at Sotheby’s Australia’s Important Australian & International Art Auction

10 April 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 first Important Australian & International Art sale of the year saw fiercely competitive bidding resulting in world auction records tumbling. The new world auction records for artists included William Dobell’s Woman in Restaurant (1934) (Lot 8, estimate: AUD$80,000-120,000), achieving an astonishing AUD$939,400, more than eleven times the estimate of AUD$80,000-120,000. (927.2 KB)

Tiny William Dobell Portrait on Cardboard Listed for $80,000 sells for Almost $1 million

10 April 2019

ABC News | Michaela Boland

A mystery buyer has paid nearly $1 million for a tiny portrait listed for $80,000 at a Sydney art sale, drawing gasps in the auction room as bidding soared.

Australian Modern Furniture Comes of Age with Record Price at Sotheby’s Australia

21 March 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. Fierce bidding on a modern masterpiece resulted in a record price for Schulim Krimper at Sotheby’s Australia’s March sale Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, with the highly prized desk realising $84,500 (estimate $20,000‐30,000). (341.8 KB)

Important Collection of H.J. Johnstone Landscapes for Auction by Sotheby’s Australia

15 March 2019

Caulfield Cup Trophy Goes to NSW auction

4 March 2019

Merimbula News | Christine McGinn

The family of owner/trainer William James "Bill" Murrell has put the 1959 victory nine-carat gold cup on auction at Sotheby's Australia with expectations it will fetch up to $60,000.

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