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Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November
Sale
62
Auction total
$13,050,810
92% sold by volume
108% sold by value
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Lot 1
$61,364
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Max Dupain/Copyright Agency, 2020
1

MAX DUPAIN

(1911 – 1992)
SUNBAKER, 1937

printed 1970s
silver gelatin photograph

36.5 x 43.0 cm (sight)

signed and dated in image lower right: – Max Dupain '37 –
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Sunbaker 1937 / – Max Dupain –

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 2
$171,818
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Ben Quilty
2

BEN QUILTY

born 1973
PAUL’S FALCON, 2008

oil on linen

183.0 x 214.0 cm

signed and inscribed verso: XA Ben Quilty
signed, dated and inscribed verso: XA / 2008 / Ben Quilty

Estimate: 
$90,000 – 120,000
Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 3
$196,364
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Estate of Lin Onus/Copyright Agency, 2020
3

LIN ONUS

(1948 – 1996)
DAWN AT NUMERILI, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 121.5 cm

signed lower right: Lin Onus

Estimate: 
$150,000 – 180,000
Sold for $196,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 4
$859,090
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© The Estate of Howard Arkley. Licensed by Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art
4

HOWARD ARKLEY

(1951 – 1999)
EASTERN SUBURBS PINK HOME, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

163.0 x 163.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: Name Howard Arkley / Title Eastern Suburbs Pink Home / Date 1991 / Size 630 mm x 630 [sic.] mm / Medium Acryic [sic.] on Canvas

Estimate: 
$700,000 – 900,000
Sold for $859,090 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 5
$220,909
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Rosalie Gascoigne/Copyright Agency, 2020
5

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE

(1917 – 1999)
LEDGER, 1992

split soft drink crates on plywood

81.0 x 43.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Rosalie Gascoigne / 1992 / LEDGER

Estimate: 
$200,000 – 250,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 6
Private sale
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© The Estate of Peter Upward
6

PETER UPWARD

(1932 – 1983)
JANUARY SEVENTH, 1961

oil and synthetic polymer paint on composition board

190.5 x 136.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Upward 61
bears inscription verso: U
Blake Prize 1961 label attached verso [not entered]

Private sale
Lot 7
$294,545
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Ian Fairweather/DACS. Copyright Agency, 2020
7

IAN FAIRWEATHER

(1891 – 1974)
FIGURE GROUP V, 1968 – 69

synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on board

96.5 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$250,000 – 350,000
Sold for $294,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 8
$2,209,090
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2020
8

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 – 1982)
HILLSIDE AT LYSTERFIELD II, 1967

oil on canvas

137.5 x 153.0 cm

signed lower centre: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$1,500,000 – 2,000,000
Sold for $2,209,090 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 9
$233,182
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
9

EUGENE VON GUÉRARD

(1811 – 1901)
DIE BERGE VON ST TENADIO IM NEAPOLITANISCHEN, 1847 (THE MOUNTAINS OF ST TENADIO IN THE NAPLES REGION)

oil on canvas

108.5 x 146.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: Eugen v. Guérard / D. 1847

Estimate: 
$200,000 – 250,000
Sold for $233,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 10
$552,272
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
10

ARTHUR STREETON

(1867 – 1943)
BLUE LAGOON, FRINGED ROUND WITH PALACES, c.1908

oil on canvas

54.5 x 85.5 cm

signed lower right: A. STREETON
bears inscription with title verso: Blue Lagoon

Estimate: 
$400,000 – 600,000
Sold for $552,272 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 11
$63,818
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
11

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 – 1935)
OUT WALKING, c.1928 – 29

oil on canvas on board

29.0 x 34.5 cm

signed lower right: C. Beckett

Estimate: 
$35,000 – 45,000
Sold for $63,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 12
$2,945,453
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© The Estate of Russell Drysdale
12

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

(1912 – 1981)
GOING TO THE PICTURES, 1941

oil on canvas

46.0 x 55.0 cm

signed lower right: Russell Drysdale
inscribed with title on stretcher verso: GOING TO THE PICTURES/ Russell Drysdale 1941
inscribed on stretcher verso: RUSSELL DRYSDALE, 44 RUE DAGUERRE, PARIS 1938

Estimate: 
$2,500,000 – 3,500,000
Sold for $2,945,453 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 13
$638,181
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Ian Fairweather/DACS. Copyright Agency, 2020
13

IAN FAIRWEATHER

(1891 – 1974)
LADS BOXING, 1939

oil and gouache on cardboard

48.0 x 44.5 cm

signed lower left: I Fairweather

Estimate: 
$200,000 – 250,000
Sold for $638,181 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 14
$67,500
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
14

JOHN PASSMORE

(1904 – 1984)
BATHERS, 1952

oil on composition board

56.0 x 90.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: JP 52
signed verso: J Passmore

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 15
$67,500
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
15

RALPH BALSON

(1890 – 1964)
UNTITLED (NON-OBJECTIVE PAINTING), 1954

oil on composition board

91.0 × 69.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: R Balson 54

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 16
$294,545
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Vivienne Yvonne Audette/Copyright Agency, 2020
16

YVONNE AUDETTE

born 1930
CANTATA NO. 14, 1963 – 64

oil on composition board (diptych)

120.0 x 184.0 cm overall

signed and dated lower right: YA 64
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Cantata No 14/ Y Audette/ 1963/64

Estimate: 
$150,000 – 200,000
Sold for $294,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 17
$429,545
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency, 2020
17

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
SPANISH ENCOUNTER 2, 1960

oil on composition board (diptych)

182.5 x 242.5 cm overall

signed and dated upper right: John Olsen 60
signed and inscribed with title verso: John / Olsen / “Spanish” / “Encounter 2”

Estimate: 
$350,000 – 450,000
Sold for $429,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 18
$490,909
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2020
18

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 – 1982)
UPWEY, 1965

oil on canvas

86.0 x 70.5 cm

signed lower left: Fred Williams
bears inscription on backing verso: 1050

Estimate: 
$400,000 – 600,000
Sold for $490,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 19
$552,272
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© courtesy of The Estate of Jeffrey Smart
19

JEFFREY SMART

(1921 – 2013)
THE TRAFFIC ISLAND, 2009

oil on canvas

82.0 x 104.5 cm

signed twice lower left: JEFFREY SMART

Estimate: 
$450,000 – 650,000
Sold for $552,272 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 20
$196,364
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2020
20

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
NEBUCHADNEZZAR FALLEN IN A FOREST WITH A LION (No.2), c.1968

oil on canvas

174.5 x 181.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd
bears inscription verso: 48 / owner / Bill [indistinct]
bears inscription on frame verso: APRIL 69 DE MARCO GALLERY [ind.] ION A. BOYD

Estimate: 
$120,000 – 160,000
Sold for $196,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 21
$45,409
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
21

DORRIT BLACK

(1891 – 1951)
THE POT PLANT, 1933

colour linocut on paper

30.5 x 19.0 cm (image)

edition: 12/ 50

signed in image with artist’s monogram
signed, numbered and inscribed with title below image: The Pot-plant 12 X 30 [sic.] Dorrit Black

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 25,000
Sold for $45,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 22
$220,909
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
22

KEITH VAUGHAN

(1912 – 1977, British)
BAPTISM, 1963

oil on canvas

127.0 x 101.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: BAPTISM / 1963 / Keith Vaughan (inverted)
inscribed on stretcher bar verso: commenced Jan 10/ 63 G B VAUGHAN (inverted)
label attached to frame verso: James Bourlet & Sons, Ltd London

Estimate: 
$120,000 – 160,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 23
Private sale
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Ian Fairweather/DACS. Copyright Agency, 2020
23

IAN FAIRWEATHER

(1891 – 1974)
MUSICIAN, 1951

gouache on paper on composition board

47.5 x 67.5 cm

signed and dated lower right (in Chinese characters): IF 1951

Private sale
Lot 24
$24,545
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Ian Fairweather/DACS. Copyright Agency, 2020
24

IAN FAIRWEATHER

(1891 – 1974)
INDIAN ROADSIDE, 1949

ink and gouache on paper

18.5 x 22.5 cm

signed with initials (as Chinese character) lower right: IF

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 25
$24,545
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Ian Fairweather/DACS. Copyright Agency, 2020
25

IAN FAIRWEATHER

(1891 – 1974)
HEAD OF A GIRL, 1949

ink and gouache on paper

23.5 x 17.0 cm

signed with initials (as Chinese character) lower right: IF

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 26
$85,909
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Vivienne Yvonne Audette/Copyright Agency, 2020
26

YVONNE AUDETTE

born 1930
CANTATA NO. 17, 1968 – 69

oil on composition board

102.0 x 86.0 cm

signed and dated Iower right: Audette/69
signed, dated, and inscribed with title verso: Audette / 1968-69 / Cantata No. 17 /… Audette

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 27
$34,364
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Estate of Roger Kemp
27

ROGER KEMP

(1908 – 1987)
STRUCTURAL CONCEPT, c.1972 – 74

synthetic polymer paint on paper on hardboard

152.5 x 182.5 cm

signed lower right: Roger Kemp
signed on artist's label attached verso with title, date, medium, dimensions and artist’s name

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 28
$110,454
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Rosalie Gascoigne/Copyright Agency, 2020
28

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE

(1917 – 1999)
GOLD RUSH, 1996

sawn retroreflective plywood road signs and painted wood from soft drink boxes on board

77.0 x 60.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Rosalie Gascoigne / 1996 / GOLD RUSH

Estimate: 
$120,000 – 160,000
Sold for $110,454 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 29
$34,364
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Imants Tillers/Copyright Agency, 2020
29

IMANTS TILLERS

born 1950
OUTBACK: C, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on 54 canvas boards

228.0 x 213.0 cm overall

each panel numbered sequentially with stencil verso: 76222 – 76275

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000 (54)
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 30
$108,000
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© courtesy of the artist and THIS IS NO FANTASY + dianne tanzer gallery
30

MICHAEL COOK

born 1968
CIVILISED, 2012

suite of fourteen inkjet prints on archival Canson Rag Infinity Photographique cotton paper

160.0 x 140.0 cm each

edition: AP aside from an edition of 3

each signed and bears artist’s thumbprint, inscribed with title and numbered on artist’s stamped label verso

Estimate: 
$65,000 – 85,000 (14)
Sold for $108,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 31
$39,273
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
31

GWYN HANSSEN PIGOTT

(1935 – 2013)
STILL LIFE WITH FOUR BOWLS, 1998

glazed Limoges porcelain, 12 pieces (6 bottles, 4 bowls, 2 beakers)

100.0 cm length

each stamped with roundel on base

Estimate: 
$35,000 – 45,000 (12)
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 32
$15,955
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
32

CHUN KWANG YOUNG

born 1944, Korean
AGGREGATION 02 – D106, 2002

Korean mulberry paper, polystyrene foam and string on board

46.5 x 66.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title in Hanja and English verso: Chun, Kwang-Young / AGGREGATION 02 – D106 … / – 02 KY Chun

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 33
$28,227
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
33

KUNO GONSCHIOR

(1933 – 2010, German)
WEISS, 2003 – 04

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.00 x 100.0 cm

signed twice, dated and inscribed with title verso: KUNO / KUNO GONSCHIOR WEISS 2003/4
inscribed on stretcher verso: NR. 11.1.04

Estimate: 
$14,000 – 18,000
Sold for $28,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 34
$34,364
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
34

CHARLES CONDER

(1868 – 1909)
RANDWICK, 1888

watercolour on paper

17.5 x 21.5 cm (sight)

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: C. Conder / Randwick / Sep / 88

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 35
$135,000
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
35

ARTHUR STREETON

(1867 – 1943)
FIRE BEGINS, 1930-31

oil on canvas

51.5 x 66.0 cm

signed lower left: A STREETON

Estimate: 
$90,000 – 120,000  
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 36
$88,364
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Hans Heysen/Copyright Agency, 2020
36

HANS HEYSEN

(1877 – 1968)
PRIMROSES AND PORCELAIN, 1925

oil on canvas

53.0 x 56.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: Hans Heysen 1925
signed and inscribed verso: No 4 Primroses and Porcelain Hans Heysen / Ambleside / Sth Aus

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $88,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 37
$147,273
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
37

BESSIE DAVIDSON

(1879 – 1965)
INTÉRIEUR, c.1938

oil on board

81.0 x 64.5 cm

signed lower left: Bessie Davidson
signed and inscribed verso: Bessie Davidson / No. 2 / 3

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 38
$34,364
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
38

ETHEL CARRICK FOX

(1872 – 1952)
FISH MARKET IN NICE, c.1930

oil on canvas

49.5 x 60.0 cm

signed lower left: CARRICK FOX
artist’s label attached verso with title

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 39
$29,455
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
39

EMANUEL PHILLIPS FOX

(1865 – 1915)
THE CREEK AT STANWELL PARK, 1914

oil on canvas

38.0 x 46.0 cm

signed lower left: E. Phillips Fox

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 40
$39,273
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Hans Heysen/Copyright Agency, 2020
40

HANS HEYSEN

(1877 – 1968)
WINTER SUNSHINE, 1953

watercolour on paper

31.5 x 38.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: HANS HEYSEN 1953

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 41
$11,045
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Alan and Jancis Rees/Copyright Agency, 2020
41

LLOYD REES

(1895 – 1988)
SYDNEY HARBOUR, 1918

pen and ink on paper

16.5 x 20.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: LLOYD REES 1918

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 42
$55,227
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
42

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 – 1935)
ROSE AND GREY, c.1928 – 29

oil on pulpboard

24.5 x 34.5 cm

signed lower right: C. Beckett
bears inscription with title verso: B / Grey + Rose

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 43
$41,727
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
43

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 – 1935)
SUNSET GLOW, 1928

oil on pulpboard

27.5 x 37.5 cm

bears inscription verso: B / Indefinite / 48 Sunset Glow
bears label verso with statement of authenticity signed by the artist’s sister Mrs Hilda Mangan

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $41,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 44
$208,636
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2020
44

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
SHOALHAVEN HILLSIDE, c. 1974 – 76

oil on composition board

96.5 x 89.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $208,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 45
$116,591
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2020
45

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
WATERHOLE NEAR CANBERRA, c.1971

oil on composition board

44.5 x 60.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 46
$63,818
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© The Sidney Nolan Trust. All rights reserved, DACS/Copyright Agency, 2020
46

SIDNEY NOLAN

(1917 – 1992)
BIRD IN LANDSCAPE, c.1977 – 78

oil and enamel on composition board

91.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: Nolan

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $63,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 47
$116,591
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2020
47

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 – 1982)
UPWEY I, 1965

gouache on paper

52.0 x 70.0 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 48
-
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2020
48

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 – 1982)
THE BLUFF, WALKERVILLE, 1971

gouache on paper

34.0 x 77.0 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$45,000 – 65,000
Lot 49
-
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2020
49

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
LOVERS IN FOREST WITH BLACKBIRDS AND BEAST, c.1966

oil on canvas

109.0 x 114.5 cm

signed lower left: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Lot 50
$79,773
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency, 2020.
50

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
SPANISH LUNCH, 1992

oil on composition board

92.0 cm x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: John Olsen
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: SPANISH / LUNCH / John Olsen 92

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 51
$67,500
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Garry Shead/Copyright Agency, 2020
51

GARRY SHEAD

born 1942
DUSK THIRROUL, 1992 (FROM ‘D.H. LAWRENCE’ SERIES)

oil on composition board

89.5 x 120.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Garry Shead 92

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 52
$184,091
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Emily K Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency, 2020
52

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
OF RARE WINTER RAIN, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 0P03

Estimate: 
$70,000 – 90,000
Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 53
-
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Rover Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2020
53

ROVER THOMAS JOOLAMA

(1926 – 1998)
LISSADELL STATION, 1990

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

100.5 x 140.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Waringarri Artists cats. AP3356 and S-2804

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Lot 54
$12,273
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Ronnie Tjampitjinpa/Copyright Agency, 2020
54

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

born c.1943
WAPILKA, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT950563 and Fireworks Gallery cat. FW1536

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 55
$28,227
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
55

ROBERT CAMPBELL JNR

(1944 – 1993)
GAMMON RED OCHRE MAN, 1986

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.0 x 91.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed lower right: ROBERT / CAMPBELL / JR. / 10.11.1986 / NGAKU

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 15,000
Sold for $28,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 56
$24,545
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2020
56

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
LOVERS IN A BOAT, c.1994

oil on board

30.0 x 37.5 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 57
$18,409
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
57

JUSTIN O'BRIEN

(1917 – 1996)
FRAGMENTS, c.1968

oil on composition board

35.0 x 50.5 cm

signed lower right: O’BRIEN

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 58
$66,273
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© courtesy of Wendy Whiteley
58

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
A DAY AT BONDI, 1984

etching and collage on paper
suite of ten etchings plus title page and collaged flag

20.0 x 18.0 cm (image, each)
24.0 x 22.0 cm (sheet, each)

edition: 21/30

each signed and numbered below image

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000 (12)
Sold for $66,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 59
$24,545
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© courtesy of Wendy Whiteley
59

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
STRANGE TREE AND ROCK FORMATION NEAR PALM BEACH, SYDNEY, 1976

ink on paper

33.0 x 40.5 cm

inscribed with title lower right: strange tree and rock formation near/ Palm Beach Sydney
bears artist’s studio stamp lower right

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 60
$23,318
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© courtesy of the artist
60

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
THE CAPRICORN LINE, 1986

synthetic polymer paint and rope on composition board

40.0 x 50.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: 'The Capricorn line'/ Storrier/ 1986

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 25,000
Sold for $23,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 61
$19,636
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
© Leonard French/Copyright Agency, 2020
61

LEONARD FRENCH

(1928 – 2017)
CHILD WITH A KITE, c.1990

enamel on hessian on hardboard

61.0 x 68.0 cm

signed lower left: French

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 62
$31,909
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
62

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

(1912 – 1981)
OLD HARRY

pen and ink and wash on paper

39.0 x 28.5 cm

signed lower right: Russell Drysdale
inscribed with title verso: Old Harry.
bears inscription on backing board verso: ‘Old Harry’

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne
Lot 63
$31,909
Twenty Classics of Australian Art
Melbourne
11 November 2020
63

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

(1912 – 1981)
THE HORSEBREAKER

pen and ink and wash on paper

38.0 x 28.5 cm

signed lower right: Russell Drysdale
bears inscription on backing board verso: “The Horsebreaker”

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 62 - 11 November 2020, Melbourne