Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0791 | 29 October 2014 | Melbourne | 5.30 PM

An Italian Lacca Povera, painted and parcel gilt bureau cabinet, Venice, circa 1740. Estimate $30,000-40,000
A pairpoint 'Apple Treet' reverse painted glass and patinated metal table lamp, circa 1910. Estimate $20,000-30,000
A gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Qianlong mark and period. Estimate $25,000-35,000
A celadone jade vase and cover Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate $30,000-40,000
JOHN PERCEVAL 1923-2000, Moses in the Lily Pond 1988. Estimate $22,000-30,000
MAURICE CALKA 1921-1999, 'Boomerang' desk, designed and produced by Leieu-Deshays, France, circa 1970. Estimate $12,000-18,000
Sale Number: AU0791

Overview

AUCTION IN MELBOURNE
29 October 2014  |  5.30 pm
Level 2, 41 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Strong results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s October auction of Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design in Melbourne.  Comprising 334 lots, the highly anticipated sale featured an impressive selection of European art, furniture, silver and bronze together with rare pieces of Asian works of art.  The auction achieved a total of $1.06 million including buyer’s premium, or 66% by volume and 101% by value.

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Alison Alford

Consultant

Arts & Design
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Alison Alford

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Ann Roberts

Harley Young

Harley Young

Specialist

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Harley Young

Anthony Hurl

Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hurl

Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,056,970 including buyer's premium

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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
126 SUZANNE VALADON
1865-1938

(Figures Washing Clothes) 1910

Estimate $500 - $700 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © Pierre Alechinsky. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
127 PIERRE ALECHINSKY
born 1927

Rouleaux d'ecriture, Oiseau de Mer et Visage et Serpent 1973

Estimate $1,800 - $2,800 Lot Sold: $2,196 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © Ralph Winkler. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
128 A.R. PENCK
born 1939

Blindnis Elke Baselitz mit Englischer Hose und Papagei (George Baselitz with English Trousers and Parrot)

Estimate $600 - $800 Lot Sold: $1,098 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
129 CHANA ORLOFF
1888-1968

Bois Graves x 11 1919

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,708 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
130 KATHE KOLLWITZ
1867-1945

Begrussung

Estimate $600 - $800 Lot Sold: $732 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © Reproduced with the permission of the Sidney Nolan Trust/Bridgeman Images
132 SIDNEY NOLAN
1917-1992

Leda and Swan 1959

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $5,124 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © Reproduced with the permission of the Sidney Nolan Trust/Bridgeman Images
135 SIDNEY NOLAN
1917-1992

Vase of Flowers

Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $1,342 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © Charles Blackman. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
136 CHARLES BLACKMAN
born 1928

At the Window

Estimate $6,000 - $9,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © Sali Herman. Licensed by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
137 SALI HERMAN
1898-1993

The King, Prince of Wales Island 1957

Estimate $14,000 - $18,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © Barbara Tucker. Courtesy of Barbara Tucker
138 ALBERT TUCKER
1914-1999

(Parrots in Flight)

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $14,640 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © The Estate of Margaret Olley
139 MARGARET OLLEY
1923-2011

Zillah 1962

Estimate $15,000 - $20,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
140 SIDNEY NOLAN
1917-1992

(Head) (1951)

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © The Estate of John Perceval. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
141 JOHN PERCEVAL
1923-2000

Moses in the Lily Pond 1988

Estimate $22,000 - $30,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © Charles Blackman. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
143 CHARLES BLACKMAN
born 1928

The Bearded Man (1951)

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © Leonard French. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
145 LEONARD FRENCH
born 1928

The Journey 1970

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
146 DAVID SHEPHERD
born 1931

Kudu Calf 1968

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © The Estate of David Boyd. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
147 DAVID BOYD
1924-2011

By the Mountain Stream

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
148 YOSL BERGNER
born 1920

Still Life 1981

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 ©The Estate of John Coburn. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
149 JOHN COBURN
1925-2006

Drum Beat (1972)

Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 ©The Estate of John Coburn. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
150 JOHN COBURN
1925-2006

Crucifixion 1959

Estimate $40,000 - $60,000    Lot Sold: SOLD

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