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Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November
Sale
65
Auction total
$11,333,250
84% sold by volume
111% sold by value
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Lot 1
$135,000
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
1

SYBIL ANDREWS

(1898 - 1992, English/Canadian)
SPEEDWAY, 1934

colour linocut

32.5 x 23.5 cm (image)
36.5 x 27.0 cm (sheet)

edition: TP 4/5 aside from an edition of 60

signed, numbered and inscribed with title lower right: “Speedway” T. P. 4 / Sybil Andrews

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 2
$29,455
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
2

ETHEL SPOWERS

(1890 - 1947)
THE RAIN CLOUD, 1931

colour linocut

20.5 x 26.0 cm (image)
24.5 x 29.5 cm (sheet)

edition: 13/30

signed, dated, titled and numbered below image: The Rain Cloud. 13/30. E. L. Spowers - 1931 -

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 3
$50,318
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Margaret Preston/Copyright Agency 2021
3

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 - 1963)
AUSTRALIAN GUM BLOSSOMS, 1928

hand-coloured woodcut

27.5 x 26.5 cm (image)
33.0 x 27.5 cm (sheet)

edition: 26th proof 

signed with initials in image, lower centre: M.P.
signed, numbered and inscribed with title below image: 26 Proof Gumblossom Margaret Preston

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $50,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 4
$98,182
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Margaret Preston/Copyright Agency 2021
4

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 - 1963)
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PEAR, ETC, 1942

oil on composition board

50.0 x 40.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: M. PRESTON / 1942

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 5
$110,455
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
5

NORA HEYSEN

(1911 - 2003)
STILL LIFE STUDY, 1931

oil on canvas

51.0 x 61.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: NORA. HEYSEN. 1931.
bears inscription verso: no. 40

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $110,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 6
$79,773
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
6

VIDA LAHEY

(1882 - 1968)
(CARTS IN EAGLE STREET), c.1913

oil on board

39.5 x 49.5 cm

signed lower right: F. V LAHEY

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 7
$104,318
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
7

VIDA LAHEY

(1882 - 1968)
EARLY MORNING, BRISBANE RIVER, 1932

oil on canvas on board

51.5 x 76.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: V. LAHEY 32

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 8
$294,545
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
8

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 - 1935)
THE TAN, SOUTH YARRA, c.1925

oil on board

34.5 x 45.5 cm

signed lower right: C. Beckett

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $294,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 9
$79,773
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
9

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 - 1935)
VIEW ACROSS THE YARRA TOWARDS GOVERNMENT HOUSE, c.1931

oil on board

25.5 x 35.5 cm

signed lower left: C. Beckett
framer's label attached verso: John Thallon, Melbourne

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 10
$810,000
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
10

BESSIE DAVIDSON

(1879 - 1965)
LECTURE AU JARDIN, c.1935

oil on plywood

94.0 x 114.0 cm

signed lower right: Bessie Davidson

Estimate: 
$280,000 – $350,000
Sold for $810,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 11
$85,909
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
11

HILDA RIX NICHOLAS

(1884 - 1961)
LA RÉCUREUSE (THE SCULLERY MAID), c.1914

oil on canvas

59.0 x 46.0 cm

signed lower right: E H Rix

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 12
$73,636
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
12

JOSEPHINE MUNTZ ADAMS

(1862 - 1949)
SELF PORTRAIT, c.1896

oil on canvas

31.0 x 19.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 13
$797,727
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
13

GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH

(1892 - 1984)
STILL LIFE WITH CHAIR, 1962

oil on composition board

91.5 x 59.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: G. Cossington Smith.62
signed and inscribed with title on artist’s label attached verso: Still Life with Chair / Grace Cossington Smith
bears inscription verso: ALBURY ART PRIZE
bears inscription on handwritten label verso: Still Life by Grace Cossington Smith / that I bought from the Albury Art Prize / and greatly treasure / Margaret Carnegie 

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $400,000
Sold for $797,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 14
$122,727
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
14

GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH

(1892 - 1984)
SAMUEL MARSDEN AFTER SERVICE AT ST. JOHN’S PARRAMATTA, 1937 – 38

oil on pulpboard

66.0 x 58.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: G. Cossington Smith 35
bears inscription on old label verso: “Samuel Marsden after / service at St. Johns / Parramatta” / Grace Cossington Smith / McCAUGHEY PRIZE COMPETITION

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 15
$147,273
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Vivienne Yvonne Audette/Copyright Agency 2021
15

YVONNE AUDETTE

born 1930
LINES ON THE GREY WALL, 1967

oil on plywood

121.0 x 86.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: 1967 Y Audette
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: 1967 / Audette / Lines on the grey wall

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 16
$44,182
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Joy Hester/Copyright Agency 2021
16

JOY HESTER

(1920 - 1960)
LOVERS WITH ROSE, c.1950

watercolour, pastel, brush and Chinese ink on paper on card

54.0 x 36.5 cm

signed with estate stamp lower left

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $44,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 17
$171,818
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© The Estate of Mirka Mora. Courtesy William Mora Galleries
17

MIRKA MORA

(1928 - 2018)
SELF PORTRAITS, 1960

enamel and oil on composition board

61.0 x 137.0 cm

signed and dated centre right: MiRKA 60

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 18
$36,818
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
18

NORA HEYSEN

(1911 - 2003)
FREESIAS, 1985

oil on canvas

50.0 x 61.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Nora HEYSEN / 1985

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 19
$208,636
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Margaret Olley Trust and The Olley Project
19

MARGARET OLLEY

(1923 - 2011)
STILL LIFE WITH HARBOUR VIEW, c.1995

oil on composition board

68.5 x 91.5 cm

signed lower left: Olley

Estimate: 
$70,000 – $90,000
Sold for $208,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 20
$220,909
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Cressida Campbell/Copyright Agency 2021
20

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL

born 1960
JAPANESE PRINT AND CLIVIAS, 2013

watercolour on incised woodblock

146.0 x 95.5 cm

signed lower left: Cressida Campbell

Estimate: 
$180,000 – $240,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 21
$116,591
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Cressida Campbell/Copyright Agency 2021
21

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL

born 1960
CRUCIFIX ORCHIDS, 2002

watercolour on incised woodblock

44.0 x 66.0 cm

signed lower right: Cressida Campbell

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 22
$171,818
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Rosalie Gascoigne/Copyright Agency 2021
22

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE

(1917 - 1999)
TARTAN, 1998

sawn, painted and stencilled wood from cable reels on board

91.0 x 93.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Rosalie Gascoigne / 1998 / TARTAN

Estimate: 
$90,000 – $120,000
Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 23
$31,909
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Tracey Moffatt/Copyright Agency 2021
23

TRACEY MOFFATT

born 1960
SOMETHING MORE #3, 1989

Cibachrome photograph

98.0 x 127.0 cm (image)
100.0 x 131.0 cm (sheet)

edition of 30
Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 24
$270,000
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Emily K Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency 2021
24

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED (YAM), 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 122.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 96F052 

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Sold for $270,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 25
$79,773
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori/Copyright Agency 2021
25

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)
DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 198.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. SALLY GABORI/DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY/ SYNTHETIC POLYMER PAINT ON LINEN/736-L-SG-1011 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK17462

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 26
$36,818
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Kitty Kantilla/Copyright Agency 2021
26

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

(c.1928 - 2003)
UNTITLED, 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

92.0 x 79.0 cm

bears inscription and stamp verso: artist’s name Kitty Kantilla and Jilamara Arts cat. 980266

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 27
$196,364
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Estate of Bronwyn Oliver. Courtesy of Roslyn Oxley 9 Gallery, Sydney
27

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 - 2006)
LUNAR, 2001

copper on a wooden plinth

28.5 cm height

inscribed with title, date and artist's name at base: ‘Lunar’ 2001 / Bronwyn Oliver

Estimate: 
$65,000 – $85,000
Sold for $196,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 28
$67,500
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Inge King/Copyright Agency 2021
28

INGE KING

(1915 - 2016)
PEGASUS, 1991

polychrome steel

124.0 cm height

signed at base: Inge King

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 29
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
29

HORACE PAYNE ELLIS

(1808 - 1890)
WOOLLOOMOOLOO BAY, c.1838

oil on cedar panel

30.0 x 40.5 cm

housed in its original ornate, gilt timber frame bearing a plaque “Wooloomooloo Bay [sic.] / 1838 / by H.P. Ellis / HEICS”

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Lot 30
$417,273
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
30

CHARLES CONDER

(1868 - 1909)
THE THREE COWS, 1889

oil on cedar panel

23.0 x 10.5 cm (irreg.)

signed and inscribed with title lower left: RIDDLE’S CREEK [sic] / Chas Conder

Estimate: 
$350,000 – $450,000
Sold for $417,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 31
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
31

TOM ROBERTS

(1856 - 1931)
A MODERN ANDROMEDA, 1892

oil on wood panel

45.0 x 10.8 cm

signed and dated lower left: Tom Roberts . / 1892
Henry W Callan, Sydney, framers label attached verso 

Estimate: 
$400,000 – $600,000
Lot 32
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
32

CHARLES CONDER

(1868 - 1909)
DOROTHY - DAUGHTER OF JOHN STEVENS ESQ, 1890

oil on canvas

35.5 x 18.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Chas. Conder / 1890

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Lot 33
$88,364
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
33

ARTHUR STREETON

(1867 - 1943)
CAIRO, STREET SCENE, 1898

watercolour on paper

47.0 x 20.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower left: Arthur STREETON. / CAIRO 98
bears inscription with title on label attached verso: CAIRO, STREET SCENE

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $88,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 34
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
34

RUPERT BUNNY

(1864 - 1947)
THE ARTIST'S SISTER ANNETTE, 1890

oil on panel

25.0 x 16.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: RUPERT BUNNY / 90

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Lot 35
$177,955
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
35

GEORGE LAMBERT

(1873 - 1930)
DOÑA SOL, 1910

oil on canvas 

127.5 x 102.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: G. W. LAMBERT / 1910 

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $250,000
Sold for $177,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 36
$1,472,727
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
36

ARTHUR STREETON

(1867 - 1943)
THE CENTRE OF THE EMPIRE, 1902

oil on canvas

122.5 x 122.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: ArthuR STREETON / 1902

Estimate: 
$1,200,000 – $1,600,000
Sold for $1,472,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 37
$159,545
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
37

TOM ROBERTS

(1856 - 1931)
SUMMER AFTERNOON, c.1919

oil on cedar panel

20.5 x 12.0 cm

signed lower left: Tom Roberts 

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 38
$85,909
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
38

TOM ROBERTS

(1856 - 1931)
WINTER, ENGLAND, c.1920

oil on canvas on plywood

43.5 x 34.5 cm

signed lower left: Tom Roberts
bears framer’s label verso: Dicksee & Co., Bradford, 1911

Estimate: 
$70,000 – $90,000
Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 39
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
39

RUPERT BUNNY

(1864 - 1947)
RENCONTRE DANS LE PARC OR DANS L’ALLÉE, c.1912 – 13

oil on canvas 

73.0 x 60.0 cm

signed lower left: Rupert C W Bunny
inscribed with title on stretcher bar verso: Dans l’Allée
inscribed on label attached verso: 12 RENCONTRE / DANS LE PARC.

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Lot 40
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
40

RUPERT BUNNY

(1864 - 1947)
FEBRUARY, CAVALAIRE, c.1910

oil on canvas on composition board 

50.0 x 61.0 cm

signed lower right: Rupert C W Bunny 
inscribed on label verso: February (Cavalerie [sic.])
bears inscription on frame verso: ROBERT HAINES 

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Lot 41
$196,364
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
41

SAMUEL JOHN PEPLOE, R.S.A

(1871 - 1935, Scottish)
A BREEZY DAY, IONA, c.1924

oil on canvas

51.0 x 71.5 cm

signed lower left: S. Peploe
inscribed with artist name and title on canvas verso: BREEZY DAY / PEPLOE
bears partial label verso: PICTURES WITH CARE / Breezy Day, Iona / by

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $150,000
Sold for $196,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 42
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
42

WALTER SICKERT R.A.

(1860 - 1942, British)
BON QUOI?, c.1921 – 22

oil on canvas

60.5 x 50.5 cm

signed lower left: Sickert
inscribed with title lower right: Bon Quoi?

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $150,000
Lot 43
$34,364
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
43

EMANUEL PHILLIPS FOX

(1865 - 1915)
ON THE MOLO, VENICE (VERSO: LANDSCAPE), 1907

oil on wood

16.0 x 22.0 cm

signed lower left: E. PHILLIPS FOX

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 44
Private sale
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
44

FREDERICK McCUBBIN

(1855 - 1917)
COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, c.1915

oil on canvas board

25.5 x 35.5 cm

signed lower left: F McCubbin

Private sale
Lot 45
$104,318
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
45

ERIC WILSON

(1911 - 1946)
A STREET IN PARIS, c.1942

oil on composition board

79.0 x 64.0 cm

signed lower right: Eric Wilson
signed and inscribed with title verso: Eric Wilson / A Street in Paris

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 46
$42,955
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
46

ERIC WILSON

(1911 - 1946)
YABTREE HILLS, WANTABADGERY, 1946

oil on canvas board

40.5 x 50.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: Eric Wilson ‘46
signed and inscribed with title verso: SKETCH / YABTREE HILLS. / Eric Wilson

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 47
$51,545
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
47

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 - 1939)
VALLEY NEAR BAIRNSDALE, 1930

oil on canvas on board

30.0 x 40.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: GRUNER / 1930
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Valley near Bairnsdale/ E Gruner 1930

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 48
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency 2021
48

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
SANTA GERTRUDIS BULL, 1950

oil and tempera on composition board

83.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd
extensively inscribed and partly struck through verso:
(inverted) JOHN MARTIN / 100 RUNDLE ST / ADELAIDE / AG-49 SYDNEY / ROOF
SANTA / GERTRUDIS BULL
ROBIN BOYD / 290 WALSH ST, / SOUTH YARRA / £500
ROBIN BOYD / 158 RIVERSDALE / ROAD /CAMBERWELL
DAVID JONES / ART / GALLERY / DAVID JONES / ELIZABETH ST / SYDNEY

Estimate: 
$200,000 – $300,000
Lot 49
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© John de Burgh Perceval/Copyright Agency 2021
49

JOHN PERCEVAL

(1923 - 2000)
OAKLEIGH LANDSCAPE, 1946

oil on canvas on cardboard

65.5 x 69.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Lot 50
$73,636
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency 2021
50

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
MAN CLEARING LAND, HARKAWAY, 1949

oil on board

39.5 x 52.5 cm

signed lower right; Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 51
$171,818
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency 2021
51

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 - 2018)
SCHOOLGIRL WAVING, 1953

oil and tempera on composition board

76.0 x 63.0 cm

signed and dated upper left: Blackman FEBRUARY 53

Estimate: 
$140,000 – $180,000
Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 52
$319,091
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency 2021
52

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 - 2018)
SLEEPING FIGURE, 1959

oil on composition board

90.0 x 120.5 cm

signed and dated upper left: BLACKMAN 59
signed and dated upper right verso: BLACKMAN 1959

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Sold for $319,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 53
$122,727
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Ian Fairweather/DACS. Copyright Agency 2021
53

IAN FAIRWEATHER

(1891 - 1974)
COMPOSITION, c.1960 – 61

synthetic polymer paint and gouache on paper on composition board

65.5 x 101.0 cm

signed lower left: Ian Fairweather
bears inscription verso: COMPOSITION BY IAN FAIRWEATHER / 95 GNS – FOR RAYMOND BURR 

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $140,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 54
$79,773
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
54

GUY GREY-SMITH

(1916 - 1981)
IRONSTONE RIDGE, 1978

oil and beeswax emulsion on muslin on composition board

122.0 x 93.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: G Grey Smith / 78
bears inscriptions verso: No 6 / GUY GREY SMITH / ‘IRON STONE RIDGE’  
inscribed with title on frame verso: IRONSTONE RIDGE

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 55
$122,727
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Meadmore Sculptures, LLC/VAGA. Copyright Agency, 2021 2021
55

CLEMENT MEADMORE

(1929 - 2005)
MEDITATION, 1974

bronze

99.0 cm height

edition: 6/6

signed, dated and numbered at base: Meadmore 1974 6/6

Estimate: 
$90,000 – $120,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 56
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency 2021
56

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
SQUID IN ITS OWN INK, 2015

oil on linen

169.5 x 180.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: John / Olsen ‘015
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ‘Squid in its own ink’ / John Olsen / 015.

Estimate: 
$200,000 – $300,000
Lot 57
$55,227
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency 2021
57

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
YOUNG GIRAFFE

watercolour and pastel on paper

96.0 x 70.0 cm

signed and inscribed with title lower left: Young / Giraffe / John / Olsen 

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 58
$478,636
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Estate of Lin Onus/Copyright Agency 2021
58

LIN ONUS

(1948 - 1996)
REFLECTIONS (BARMAH FOREST), 1994 – 95

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

182.0 x 182.0 cm

signed lower right: Lin Onus

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $400,000
Sold for $478,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 59
$42,955
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Ben Quilty
59

BEN QUILTY

born 1973
PORTRAIT OF JIMMY MARCOOLA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

40.0 x 30.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: ‘Portrait of Jimmy / Marcoola’ / Acrylic on / polyester / 2005 / Ben Quilty

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 60
$61,364
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Ben Quilty
60

BEN QUILTY

born 1973
PORTRAIT OF HELEN MARCOOLA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

40.0 x 30.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: ‘Portrait of / HELEN Marcoola” / acrylic on canvas / 2005 / Ben Quilty

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 61
$55,227
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Ben Quilty
61

BEN QUILTY

born 1973
THE LOT NO.1, 2010

oil on canvas

60.0 x 70.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: The Lot I/ 2010/ Ben Quilty

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 62
$61,364
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© courtesy of the artist and THIS IS NO FANTASY + dianne tanzer gallery
62

MICHAEL COOK

born 1968
OBJECT, 2014

suite of five inkjet prints
Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Bright White 310 gsm paper

100.0 x 70.0 cm prints 1,2,4 and 5, 100.0 x 140.0 cm print 3

edition: AP 2/2 aside from an edition of 8

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

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000 (5)
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 63
$46,636
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Bill Henson
63

BILL HENSON

born 1955
UNTITLED 1983/84, 1983-1984

triptych
printed 2021
archival pigment inkjet prints

75.5 x 62.5 cm (each, image)
100.0 x 80.0 cm (each, sheet)

A/P aside from an edition of 10 

each signed, dated, and inscribed with title and edition number below mount
each signed, dated, and inscribed with title and edition number verso

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $50,000 (3)
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 64
$31,909
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Bill Henson
64

BILL HENSON

born 1955
UNTITLED #15, 2001

Type C photograph

104.5 x 154.0 cm (image)
125.5 x 173.0 cm (sheet)

edition of 5 aside from 2 AP
Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 65
$98,182
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Gordon Bennett
65

GORDON BENNETT

(1955 - 2014)
NOTES TO BASQUIAT: CUT THE CIRCLE II, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 182.5 cm

signed and dated verso: G. Bennett 8 -03-2001
title, medium and dimensions inscribed verso: NOTES TO BASQUIAT: CUT THE CIRCLE II / Acrylic on linen / 5 x 6, 152 x 182.5 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $100,000
Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 66
$39,273
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Brook Andrew/Copyright Agency 2021
66

BROOK ANDREW

born 1970
SEXY AND DANGEROUS II, 1997

printed 2006
duraclear print on Perspex

144.5 x 108.0 cm

edition: 9/10
Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 67
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
67

BANKSY

born 1973
HAPPY CHOPPERS, 2003

colour screenprint

70.0 x 50.0 cm (sheet)

edition: 397/750

signed in image lower right: BANKSY
numbered below image lower right
published by Pictures on Walls, London 

This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Pest Control, London

Estimate: 
$70,000 – $90,000
Lot 68
$20,864
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© courtesy the artist and STATION, Melbourne
68

REKO RENNIE

born 1974
UNTITLED (RED), 2012

synthetic polymer paint on linen

100.5 x 84.5 cm

signed and dated verso: REKO / ..2012..

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 69
$23,318
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© courtesy the artist and STATION, Melbourne
69

REKO RENNIE

born 1974
UNTITLED (ORANGE)

synthetic polymer paint on linen

83.5 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $23,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 70
$31,909
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© The Estate of Howard Arkley. Licensed by Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art
70

HOWARD ARKLEY

(1951 - 1999)
STUDY FOR CHAIR TABLEAU, BLUE X, 1980 – 81

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 90.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title and dedication verso: For Stephen 1993 / Study for Chair / Tableau Blue X / 1980–1981 / Howard Arkley 93

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 71
$208,636
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© The Estate of Lynn Chadwick (prior approval)
71

LYNN CHADWICK

(1914 - 2003, British)
SITTING FIGURES IN ROBES II, 1980

bronze figures on a bronze base  

26.5 x 31.5 x 28.5 cm (including base)

edition: 6/9

each figure stamped with artist’s monogram and numbered on underside: C 788 6/9 & C 788 6/9
bronze base stamped with artist’s monogram and numbered: C 788 6/9

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $100,000 (3)
Sold for $208,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 72
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Paul Augustin Aizpiri / Copyright Agency, 2021
72

PAUL AUGUSTIN AÏZPIRI

(1919 - 2016, French)
LANDSCAPE WITH PALMS

oil on canvas

81.5 x 100.0 cm

signed lower right: AÏZPIRI 

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Lot 73
$42,955
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Succession Picasso/Copyright Agency 2021
73

PABLO PICASSO

(1881 - 1973, Spanish)
JACQUELINE AU BANDEAU III, 1962

linocut on paper

34.5 x 26.5 cm (image)
48.0 x 35.0 cm (sheet)

edition: 7/50

signed below image lower right: Picasso
numbered lower left

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 74
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Tony Albert / Copyright Agency 2021
74

TONY ALBERT

born 1981
WE CAN BE HEROES, FOREVER AND EVER, 2014

vintage playing cards, metal and string

110.0 x 82.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Lot 75
Private sale
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
75

DAVID LaCHAPELLE

born 1963
INFLATABLES: WONDERBREAD, 2002

Chromogenic print mounted on Diasec

152.0 x 112.0 cm

edition: 1/3

signed, dated, inscribed and numbered verso: 2002 Inflatables, Wonderbread, LA, 1/3

Private sale
Lot 76
$17,795
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
76

ZHANG HUAN

born 1965
TO ADD ONE METER TO AN ANONYMOUS MOUNTAIN, 1995

silver gelatin photograph

100.0 x 150.5 cm

edition: AP 5/5 aside from an edition of 15

signed, dated, numbered and inscribed with title in Chinese on label verso: To Add One Meter to an Anonymous Mountain / Zhang Huan 1995 / ap 5/5

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Sold for $17,795 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 77
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Vik Muniz / DACS
77

VIK MUNIZ

born 1961
MINOTAUR AFTER GEORGE FREDERICK WATTS (FROM PICTURES OF JUNK), 2006

Type C print

127.0 x 101.5 cm (sight)

edition: 3/6

signed, dated and numbered on gallery label verso

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Lot 78
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Yinka Shonibare/Copyright Agency 2021
78

YINKA SHONIBARE CBE

born 1962
FOOD FAERIE, 2010

fiberglass mannequin, Dutch wax printed cotton, leather, artificial fruit and goose feathers

111.0 x 122.0 x 85.0 cm

Estimate: 
$200,000 – $300,000
Lot 79
$171,818
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Peter Booth/Copyright Agency 2021
79

PETER BOOTH

born 1940
UNTITLED, 2007

oil on linen

117.0 x 198.0 cm

signed and dated verso: BOOTH 2007

Estimate: 
$90,000 – $120,000
Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 80
$27,000
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Jenny Watson. Courtesy of Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne
80

JENNY WATSON

born 1951
YOU BUTE COUNTRY, 2003

i. oil on linen
ii. oil on Thai silk

i. 204.0 x 208.5 cm
ii. 25.5 x 20.5 cm

i. signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: JENNY / WATSON / 2003 / “YOU BUTE / COUNTRY”
ii. signed and dated verso: jenny / watson / 2003

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000 (2)
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 81
$29,455
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Callum Morton. Courtesy the artist & Anna Schwartz Gallery
81

CALLUM MORTON

born 1965
COVER UP #1, 2012

polyurethane resin, wood, synthetic polymer paint

200.0 x 118.0 x 10.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 82
$14,727
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Patricia Piccinini. Courtesy of the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney
82

PATRICIA PICCININI

born 1965
RADIAL, 2005

fibreglass, automotive paint and stainless steel 

71.0 x 62.0 x 22.0 cm

edition of 6 + AP 2
Estimate: 
$15,000 – $25,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 83
$11,659
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© David Noonan
83

DAVID NOONAN

born 1969
UNTITLED, 2009

screen printed jute on plywood and steel base

122.0 x 86.0 x 7.5 cm

edition: 2/3
Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $11,659 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 84
$11,659
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
84

ERNESTO CAIVANO

born 1972
SUSPENSION OF ELEMENTS (A KIND OF REASSEMBLY), 2009

ink and graphite on paper

46.5 x 115.0 cm

signed and dated upper left with monogram: EC / 09

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $11,659 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 85
$11,045
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
85

STIEG PERSSON

born 1959
ALSACE, 2008

oil and metallic paint on linen

213.0 x 153.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: STIEG PERSSON / ‘ALSACE’ 2008

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 86
$6,750
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Jules Olitski/Copyright Agency 2021
86

JULES OLITSKI

(1922 - 2007, American)
BROKEN ANGELS, 1988

synthetic polymer paint and enamel on Plexiglass

57.0 x 77.5 cm

signed and dated verso: Jules / Olitski / 1988
bears inscription with title verso: “BROKEN ANGELS”

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 87
$171,818
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Garry Shead/Copyright Agency 2021
87

GARRY SHEAD

born 1942
THE OBSERVERS, 2005

oil on Belgian linen

137.5 x 182.5 cm

signed and dated lower centre: Garry Shead / 2005
bears inscription with title on stretcher bar verso: ‘The Observers’/ 2005 / …/ 

Estimate: 
$140,000 – $180,000
Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 88
$196,364
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© courtesy of the artist
88

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
AUTUMN NIGHT, 2009

oil on linen

122.0 x 244.0 cm

signed lower right: STORRIER
signed, dated and inscribed with title on stretcher bar verso: Autumn Night. / Storrier / 2009

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Sold for $196,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 89
$92,045
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Ray Crooke/Copyright Agency 2021
89

RAY CROOKE

(1922 - 2015)
FIJIANS, c.1980

oil on linen

122.0 x 182.5 cm

signed lower right: R Crooke
bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: ‘Fijians’ 

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 90
-
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© The Sidney Nolan Trust. All rights reserved, DACS/Copyright Agency 2021
90

SIDNEY NOLAN

(1917 - 1992)
LANDSCAPE, 1966

oil on composition board

122.5 x 122.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: nolan 1966
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: 28 sept / 1966 / Nolan / Landscape

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Lot 91
$18,409
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Sali Herman/Copyright Agency 2021
91

SALI HERMAN

(1898 - 1993)
THE WHITE HOUSE, 1949

oil on canvas

51.5 x 76.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: S. Herman, 49

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 92
$71,182
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Alan and Jancis Rees/Copyright Agency 2021
92

LLOYD REES

(1895 - 1988)
WESTERN END OF GOAT ISLAND, SYDNEY HARBOUR, 1933

pencil on paper

16.5 x 28.0 cm (sight)

signed and dated lower left: L REES / 1933

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $71,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 93
$39,273
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
93

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

(1912 - 1981)
HEAD OF A BOY, 1950

oil on plywood

20.0 x 14.5 cm

signed lower right: Russell Drysdale
bears inscription with title and date on gallery label verso: EDWARD FORD / 1950 Russell Drysdale / Head of a Boy

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 94
$42,955
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© John Coburn/Copyright Agency 2021
94

JOHN COBURN

(1925 - 2006)
THE PASSION, 1958

oil on composition board

122.5 x 167.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Coburn 58
Blake Prize 1958 entry label attached verso

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 95
$39,273
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Leonard French/Copyright Agency 2021
95

LEONARD FRENCH

(1928 - 2017)
FAÇADE, 1981

from the DARK CIRCUS series
enamel on hessian on board

60.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: French
inscribed with title and date on handwritten label attached verso: “Façade” 1981 / Study for a Mural 

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 96
$17,182
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency 2021
96

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 - 2018)
FIGURES IN LANDSCAPE, 1965

oil on canvas board

45.5 x 60.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: CHARLES BLACKMAN 65

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 97
$24,545
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Estate of Noel Counihan. Licensed by Copyright Agency 2021
97

NOEL COUNIHAN

(1913 - 1986)
FITZROY CHARACTERS, 1966

oil on composition board

90.0 x 113.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: Counihan ‘66

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 98
$9,205
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
98

FLORENCE JANE HAYWARD

(1859 - 1948)
ELTHAM, c.1901

oil on canvas

33.0 x 46.0 cm

signed lower right: F. Hayward.
bears framer’s label verso: D. Bernard & Co. Fine Art, Melbourne 

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $9,205 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 99
$13,500
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
99

FLORENCE JANE HAYWARD

(1859 - 1948)
HEIDELBERG, c.1898

oil on academy board

20.0 x 45.5 cm

signed lower right: F. Hayward.

Estimate: 
$3,000 – $4,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 100
$13,500
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
100

JOSEPHINE MUNTZ ADAMS

(1862 - 1949)
RECLINING NUDE

oil on canvas on composition board

39.5 x 61.5 cm

signed lower left: MUNTZ Adams

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 101
$29,455
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
101

NORA HEYSEN

(1911 - 2003)
VASE OF FLOWERS, c.1940s

oil on canvas

45.0 x 40.0 cm

signed lower right: Nora Heysen

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 102
$19,636
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
102

KATE O'CONNOR

(1876 - 1968, New Zealand/Australian)
LUXEMBOURG GARDENS, PARIS, GIRL SKETCHING, c.1917-23

oil on board

42.5 x 59.5 cm

signed with initials lower left: KOC
signed (twice) verso: OConnor
signed and inscribed on artist's label verso: Luxemberg [sic] Gardens / Paris / Girl sketching / KLOConnor

Estimate: 
$14,000 – $18,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 103
$51,545
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
103

BESSIE DAVIDSON

(1879 - 1965)
GRENOBLE, 1955

oil on board

34.5 x 41.0 cm

signed and inscribed with title lower right: Bessie Davidson / Grenoble

Estimate: 
$16,000 – $20,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 104
$18,409
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Margaret Preston/Copyright Agency 2021
104

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 - 1963)
WEAVER'S COTTAGE, BILBURY, 1916

watercolour and charcoal on paper

26.5 x 29.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: M R / Macpherson / — 16

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 105
$73,636
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
105

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 - 1935)
THE LITTLE BATHER

oil on board

17.5 x 24.0 cm

signed lower right: C. Beckett
bears inscription on handwritten label attached verso: 24. The Little Bather

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 106
$17,182
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Margaret Preston/Copyright Agency 2021
106

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 - 1963)
BEYOND BROKEN HILL NSW, 1949

colour monotype

28.5 x 32.5 cm (image)
42.0 x 38.0 cm (sheet)

signed below image lower right: Margaret Preston
inscribed with title below image lower left: Beyond Broken Hill NSW, monotype 

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 107
$12,273
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Mari Funaki, courtesy of Gallery Funaki, Melbourne 
107

MARI FUNAKI

(1950 - 2010, Japanese/Australian)
LIDDED CONTAINER, 1993

heat blackened mild steel

30.5 x 21.5 x 5.0 cm

 

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 108
$30,682
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Estate of Bronwyn Oliver. Courtesy of Roslyn Oxley 9 Gallery, Sydney
108

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 - 2006)
SPIRAL II, 1988

Nos 5 & 6 from the SPIRAL II series of eight impressions
emboss of copper sculpture on paper

65.0 x 50.0 cm (each sheet)

each signed and numbered lower right: Bronwyn Oliver 5/8 and Bronwyn Oliver 6/8

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000 (2)
Sold for $30,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 109
Private sale
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Elisabeth Cummings/Copyright Agency 2021
109

ELISABETH CUMMINGS

born 1934
ALONG THE TRACK, 1994

oil on canvas

84.0 x 91.5 cm

signed lower right: Cummings
signed, dated, and inscribed with title verso: Elisabeth Cummings / ‘Along the Track’ / 1994

Private sale
Lot 110
$51,545
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
© Criss Canning/Copyright Agency 2021
110

CRISS CANNING

born 1947
GUM BLOSSOM, 1990

oil on canvas

65.0 x 75.0 cm

signed lower left: CRISS CANNING

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $24,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 111
$27,000
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
111

HENRY JAMES JOHNSTONE

(1835 - 1907)
TWILIGHT, RIVER GOULBURN, VICTORIA, 1878

oil on canvas

26.0 x 51.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: H.J. Johnstone 1878
inscribed with title and artist’s name on old label verso

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 112
$24,545
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
112

ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH BACKLER

(1813 - 1895, British/Australian)
HORSES AND CATTLE WITH ABORIGINAL STATION HAND, WELLWOOD FARM, ORANGE, NSW, c.1840 – 1850

oil on canvas

64.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 113
$22,091
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
113

ALBERT HENRY FULLWOOD

(1863 - 1930)
THE CAMP, c.1890

oil on panel

18.5 x 36.0 cm

signed with initials lower left: A H.F
bears inscription verso: THE CAMP / BY A.H FULLWOOD

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 114
$54,000
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
114

PENLEIGH BOYD

(1890 - 1923)
PORTSEA, 1920

oil on board

40.5 x 21.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Penleigh Boyd / 20

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $24,000
Sold for $54,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 115
$15,955
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
115

JOHN LLEWELYN JONES

(1870 - 1924, Australian)
THE MUSIC ROOM, c.1898

oil on canvas

31.0 x 25.5 cm

signed lower right: J L. Jones

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 116
$9,818
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
116

HAROLD SEPTIMUS POWER

(1878 - 1951)
SPANIEL, c.1935

oil on canvas

51.0 x 66.0 cm

signed lower right: H. S. POWER
bears inscription with title on label verso 

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 117
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Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
117

FREDERICK MARRIOTT

(1860 - 1941, British)
A SPRING FESTIVAL, 1899

oil on canvas

92.5 x 184.0 cm

signed lower right: F. MARRIOTT. 

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $25,000
Lot 118
$11,045
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
118

ALBERT HENRY FULLWOOD

(1863 - 1930)
CIRCULAR QUAY, c.1890

watercolour on paper

26.0 x 42.5 cm

signed lower left: A. H. FULLWOOD.

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 119
$15,955
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
119

ARTHUR STREETON

(1867 - 1943)
POSILLIPO, 1897

watercolour on paper

25.0 x 45.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: Posilippo [sic] / Arthur STREETON 97.

Estimate: 
$9,000 – $12,000
Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 120
$14,727
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
120

JOHN LLEWELLYN JONES

(1870 - 1924, Australian)
FARMHOUSE ON THE HILL, c.1890s

oil on board

20.5 x 25.5 cm

signed lower right: J. LLEWELYN JONES

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 121
$7,977
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
121

WILL ASHTON

(1881 - 1963)
FIGURES IN A PARK

oil on canvas

25.5 x 34.5 cm

signed lower right: WILL. ASHTON.

Estimate: 
$3,500 – $5,500
Sold for $7,977 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 122
$20,864
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
122

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 - 1939)
GREY DAY, SYDNEY HARBOUR, c.1913

oil on plywood

10.5 x 23.0 cm

signed lower right: E. GRÜNER
inscribed verso: Sydney / Harbour

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 123
$42,955
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
123

LOUIS BUVELOT

(1814 - 1888)
YOU YANGS LANDSCAPE

oil on board

20.5 x 30.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 124
$6,750
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
124

LOUIS BUVELOT

(1814 - 1888)
THE TREE

watercolour on paper

34.0 x 24.0 cm (sight)

signed lower left: L. Buvelot 

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne
Lot 125
$12,273
Important Women Artists
Melbourne
10 November 2021
125

FREDERICK McCUBBIN

(1855 - 1917)
A VIEW OF MELBOURNE FROM THE RIVER, c.1885

pencil and ink on paper

20.5 x 31.5 cm (sheet)

signed lower right: F. McCubbin
inscribed with title verso: A View of Melbourne from the River

Estimate: 
$7,000 – $10,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 65 - 10 November 2021, Melbourne