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National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February
Sale
67
Auction total
$10,555,772
99% sold by volume
192% sold by value
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Lot 1
$49,091
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
1

RALPH BALSON

(1890 - 1964)
NON-OBJECTIVE PAINTING, 1958

oil on composition board

76.0 x 100.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: R Balson. 58.

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 2
$69,955
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency 2022
2

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
UPWEY LANDSCAPE, c.1965

gouache on paper on composition board

55.5 x 73.0 cm

signed lower left: Fred Williams.
artist's label attached verso with number, artist’s name, title, medium and dimensions

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $69,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 3
$51,545
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Courtesy of the artist’s estate
3

ERIC THAKE

(1904 - 1982)
THE WEEKLY TRAIN DEPARTS, THE DOG GOES BACK TO SLEEP, 1971

oil on canvas

61.5 x 36.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: ERIC THAKE 1971
inscribed with title on backing board verso: “The weekly train departs, the dog goes back to sleep” / Grand Hotel / Kookynie. W. A

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 4
$552,273
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© courtesy of Helen Brack
4

JOHN BRACK

(1920 - 1999)
THROUGH THE WINDOW, 1972

oil on canvas

82.5 x 116.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: John Brack 72
inscribed with title on handwritten label attached to stretcher bar verso: ‘THROUGH THE / WINDOW’

Estimate: 
$400,000 – $600,000
Sold for $552,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 5
$49,091
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Estate of Edwin Tanner
5

EDWIN TANNER

(1920 - 1980)
A HORSE, A HORSE, MY KINGDOM FOR A HORSE (RICHARD III), 1977

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

168.0 x 183.0 cm

signed and dated upper left: EDWIN TANNER, 1977 
signed and dated lower right: EDWIN TANNER 1977 

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 6
$981,818
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© courtesy of The Estate of Jeffrey Smart 2022
6

JEFFREY SMART

(1921 - 2013)
THE FOOTBRIDGE, 1975

oil on canvas

75.5 x 90.0 cm

signed lower right: JEFFREY SMART

Estimate: 
$400,000 – $600,000
Sold for $981,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 7
$466,364
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency 2022
7

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
FOREST POND, 1974

oil on canvas

106.5 x 91.5 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams.
artist's label attached verso with number, artist's name, title, medium and dimensions

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $400,000
Sold for $466,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 8
$36,818
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Estate of Roger Kemp
8

ROGER KEMP

(1908 - 1987)
BLUE DIMENSION, 1973 (also known as 'WHOLE')

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

171.0 x 175.5 cm

signed and dated verso: Roger Kemp. / Australia / 1973
signed and inscribed with title on label verso: WHOLE / Roger Kemp
bears inscription with title on stretcher bar verso: WHOLE 

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $50,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 9
$98,182
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© George Baldessin/Copyright Agency 2022
9

GEORGE BALDESSIN

(1939 - 1978)
THREE-SIDED PERSONAGE, 1974

cast 2004
enamel paint on cast aluminium

102.0 x 31.0 x 33.0 cm

edition: 2/4

inscribed with artist’s monogram and numbered at base: gB 2/4
bears Meridian Melbourne, foundry mark at base

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 10
$490,909
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency 2022
10

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
DARK VOID, 1976

oil on canvas

137.0 x 152.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: John Olsen / 76

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Sold for $490,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 11
$63,818
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
11

GUY GREY-SMITH

(1916 - 1981)
NORTHERN TREE, 1978

oil and beeswax on gauze on composition board

90.5 x 122.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: G Grey Smith / 78
signed and inscribed with title verso: GUY GREY–SMITH / ‘NORTHERN TREE’ / NO. 2

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $63,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 12
$454,091
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency 2022
12

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
SMALL STREAMS RUNNING INTO A BIG RIVER, 1990

oil on canvas

135.5 x 151.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: John / Olsen / 90

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Sold for $454,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 13
$564,545
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© The Estate of Howard Arkley. Licensed by Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art
13

HOWARD ARKLEY

(1951 - 1999)
WATERFALL 2, 1988

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

175.5 x 135.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Howard Arkley / Waterfall. 2. / 1988

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $150,000
Sold for $564,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 14
$392,727
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
14

WILLIAM DELAFIELD COOK

(1936 - 2015)
MOOTWINGEE, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

110.0 x 197.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Delafield Cook 90

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Sold for $392,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 15
$515,455
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
15

WILLIAM DELAFIELD COOK

(1936 - 2015)
A FRENCH CLIFF, 1979

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

86.5 x 305.0 cm

signed and dated verso: W. Delafield Cook / London 1979
dated and inscribed with title on label attached verso: A French / Cliff / 1978 -9

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Sold for $515,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 16
$920,455
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
16

ARTHUR STREETON

(1867 - 1943)
BLUE VISTA FROM THE SUNDIAL, 1920

oil on canvas

64.0 x 102.5 cm

signed lower left: A STREETON.

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $500,000
Sold for $920,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 17
$564,545
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
17

FREDERICK McCUBBIN

(1855 - 1917)
WILLIAMSTOWN LANDSCAPE, 1909

oil on canvas

61.0 x 91.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: F McCubbin / 1909

Estimate: 
$400,000 – $600,000
Sold for $564,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 18
$92,045
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
18

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 - 1939)
WINDSOR LANDSCAPE, 1929

oil on canvas

51.0 x 61.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: GRUNER / 1929
inscribed with title on gallery label attached verso: Windsor Landscape
bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: WINTER LANDSCAPE

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 19
$76,091
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
19

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 - 1939)
THE WHITE ROAD, MT LOFTY, S.A., 1926

oil on canvas

51.5 x 61.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: GRUNER / 1926

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $76,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 20
$104,318
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
20

PENLEIGH BOYD

(1890 - 1923)
GREY DAY, SYDNEY HARBOUR (VIEW OF NORTH HEAD, ROSE BAY), 1922

oil on canvas

71.0 x 81.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: Penleigh Boyd 22

Estimate: 
$65,000 – $85,000
Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 21
$184,091
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© The Sidney Nolan Trust. All rights reserved, DACS/Copyright Agency 2022
21

SIDNEY NOLAN

(1917 - 1992)
CAMELS IN THE DESERT, 1951

Ripolin enamel and red ochre oil paint on composition board

60.0 x 90.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Sidney Nolan / 1951

Estimate: 
$140,000 – $180,000
Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 22
$135,000
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency 2022
22

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 - 2018)
SUITE OF PAINTINGS, 1959 - 60

oil on hardboard

103.5 x 119.0 cm

signed lower right: BLACKMAN 

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 23
$49,091
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency 2022
23

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 - 2018)
THREE FACES, 1964

oil on canvas on composition board

100.5 x 90.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: BLACKMAN 1964

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 24
$343,636
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© The Albert & Barbara Tucker Foundation. Courtesy of Smith and Singer Australia
24

ALBERT TUCKER

(1914 - 1999)
THE CARD PLAYERS, 1961 - 73

oil on composition board

75.0 x 100.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Tucker / 61 – 73
inscribed verso: IBIS IN FLIGHT

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Sold for $343,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 25
$24,545
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Leonard French/Copyright Agency 2022
25

LEONARD FRENCH

(1928 - 2017)
BEFORE THE FIRE, 1974 - 78

from the FIRE AND RAIN series
synthetic polymer paint and enamel on hessian on board

122.0 x 137.0 cm

signed lower right: French
inscribed with title and date on label verso: FIRE AND RAIN SERIES 1974 – 78 / Before the Fire

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 26
$466,364
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency 2022
26

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
SHOALHAVEN CLIFF AND RIVER, 1994

oil on canvas

152.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: arthur Boyd
inscribed with title and date on gallery label attached verso

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $150,000
Sold for $466,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 27
$98,182
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Arthur Boyd/Copyright Agency 2022
27

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
SUFFOLK LANDSCAPE, FIGURE AND BOOK, 1973

oil on canvas

151.5 x 121.5 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 28
$171,818
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Alan and Jancis Rees/Copyright Agency 2022
28

LLOYD REES

(1895 - 1988)
SYDNEY HARBOUR, LANE COVE, 1978 - 79

oil on canvas on composition board

78.0 x 93.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: L REES / 78 – 79

Estimate: 
$65,000 – $85,000
Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 29
$184,091
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© John de Burgh Perceval/Copyright Agency 2022
29

JOHN PERCEVAL

(1923 - 2000)
HAYSTACKS, 1972

oil on canvas

96.0 x 119.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: '72 / Perceval
bears inscription verso: Haystacks

Estimate: 
$65,000 – $85,000
Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 30
$31,909
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
30

CLIFTON PUGH

(1924 - 1990)
TERRITORIAL IMPERATIVE, 1979

oil and enamel on composition board

91.5 x 122.5 cm

signed lower right: Clifton
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: “TERRITORIAL IMPERATIVE” 79 / Clifton Pugh / Hurstbridge

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 31
$42,955
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
31

CLIFTON PUGH

(1924 - 1990)
EMUS AND ANTHILLS, 1964

oil and enamel on composition board

91.0 x 122.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Clifton / ‘64
inscribed with title verso: EMUS & ANT HILLS / WA

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 32
$55,227
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Ray Crooke/Copyright Agency 2022
32

RAY CROOKE

(1922 - 2015)
FIJIAN VILLAGE, c.1970

oil on composition board

76.5 x 101.5 cm

signed lower left: R Crooke

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 33
$85,909
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Ken Whisson
33

KEN WHISSON

born 1927
DRUMMER, c.1973

oil on composition board

85.0 x 108.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title on handwritten label verso: KEN WHISSON / “DRUMMER” / ABOUT 1973 
inscribed verso: DRUMMER ABOUT 1973 / CHERELLE / HUTCHINSON / 66 ST ANDREWS ST / BRIGHTON 
inscribed with title on frame verso: DRUMMER 

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 34
$380,455
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© John Olsen/Copyright Agency 2022
34

JOHN OLSEN

born 1928
APPROACHING STORM, 1980

oil on canvas

116.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: John Olsen ‘80
inscribed with title and date on label verso: APPROACHING STORM (1980)

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $380,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 35
$81,000
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Juniper Family/Copyright Agency 2022
35

ROBERT JUNIPER

(1929 - 2012)
GREENMOUNT HILL, 1969

oil on canvas

150.5 x 167.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Juniper / ‘69
inscribed with title verso: “Greenmount Hill”

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $81,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 36
$36,818
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Dick Watkins/Copyright Agency 2022
36

DICK WATKINS

born 1937
ANTHROPOLOGY, 1973

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 165.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ANTHROPOLOGY DICK WATKINS 1973

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 37
$51,545
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© courtesy of the Estate of the late Sydney Ball
37

SYDNEY BALL

(1933 - 2017)
MANASSAS BLUE, 1973

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

198.0 x 244.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ‘MANASSAS BLUE’ / SYDNEY BALL 1973

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 38
$23,318
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Peter Booth/Copyright Agency 2022
38

PETER BOOTH

born 1940
PAINTING, 1975

oil on linen

76.0 x 61.0 cm

signed verso: PETER BOOTH

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $23,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 39
$19,636
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Paul Partos/Copyright Agency 2022
39

PAUL PARTOS

(1943 - 2002)
PAINTING, 1978

oil, string and pins on canvas

137.0 x 111.5 cm

signed and dated verso: P Partos 78

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 40
$31,909
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Michael Johnson/Copyright Agency 2022
40

MICHAEL JOHNSON

born 1938
MADDER, 1979

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

169.5 x 183.0 cm

signed and dated verso: Michael Johnson 1979

from the TAYLOR SQUARE series

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 41
$184,091
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© John Coburn/Copyright Agency 2022
41

JOHN COBURN

(1925 - 2006)
FRUITS OF SUMMER, 1973

synthetic polymer paint on linen

130.0 x 195.0 cm

signed lower right: Coburn
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: FRUITS OF SUMMER / JOHN COBURN / SYDNEY 1973

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 42
$61,364
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Lesley Dumbrell
42

LESLEY DUMBRELL

born 1941
CHINOOK, 1975

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

175.0 x 260.0 cm

signed and dated verso: L. Dumbrell 75.
bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: CHINOOK

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 43
$27,000
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
43

MIRIAM STANNAGE

(1939 - 2016)
NEWS FROM DUBLIN, 1974 (also known as 'IRISH SONG')

felt-tipped pen and lead pencil on synthetic polymer on canvas

148.0 x 229.0 cm

signed and dated on upper right edge: Stannage '74

signed and dated verso: STANNAGE 74
inscribed with title verso: “NEWS FROM DUBLIN”

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 44
$9,818
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Janet Dawson/Copyright Agency 2022
44

JANET DAWSON

born 1935
LAST FOXY NIGHT, 1979

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

183.5 x 121.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Janet Dawson / Last Foxy Night / 5/79

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 45
$220,909
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Inge King/Copyright Agency 2022
45

INGE KING

(1915 - 2016)
PLANET, 2009

stainless steel

73.0 x 82.0 x 65.0 cm

signed with initials at base: IK

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 46
$115,364
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© The Estate of Howard Arkley. Licensed by Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art
46

HOWARD ARKLEY

(1951 - 1999)
STROKE, 1975

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

184.5 x 163.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $115,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 47
$18,409
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
47

DON RAMETTE

born 1939
UNTITLED IN BLUE, 1976

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.5 x 112.0 cm

signed and dated verso: Ramette 76

Estimate: 
$2,000 – $3,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 48
$17,182
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Alun Leach-Jones/Copyright Agency 2022
48

ALUN LEACH-JONES

(1937 - 2017)
CREAM OVER RED, c.1976

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.5 x 152.5 cm

signed on stretcher bar verso: Alun Leach–Jones
inscribed with title on stretcher bar verso: ‘CREAM OVER RED’
bears inscription on stretcher verso: CAT NO 7 

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 49
$17,182
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Richard Larter/Copyright Agency 2022
49

RICHARD LARTER

(1929 - 2014)
SHIFT, 1978

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

185.5 x 142.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: R. LARTER / 3. 10. 1978.
signed, dated and inscribed with title on stretcher bar verso: RICHARD LARTER “SHIFT” 1978

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 50
$14,727
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© John Peart / Copyright Agency, 2022
50

JOHN PEART

(1945 - 2013)
PARADISE POINT, 1976

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

170.5 x 231.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: “PARADISE POINT” / 1976 / John Peart

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 51
$24,545
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© David Aspden/Copyright Agency 2022
51

DAVID ASPDEN

(1935 - 2005)
FALLEN TREE, 1976

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

235.0 x 156.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 52
$25,773
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
52

JOHN FIRTH-SMITH

born 1943
RED REFLECTION, 1979

oil on canvas

91.0 x 182.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title on stretcher bar verso: “RED REFLECTION” / Firth–Smith 79
bears artist’s stamp on stretcher bar verso

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Sold for $25,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 53
$5,523
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
53

MIKE BROWN

(1938 - 1997)
MIND STRUCTURE IN ORANGE, 1979 - 80

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

106.5 x 91.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Mind Structure in Orange Mike Brown 79 – 80

Estimate: 
$3,000 – $5,000
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 54
$196,364
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Martin Sharp/Copyright Agency 2022
54

MARTIN SHARP

(1942 - 2013)
VINCENT, 1970

synthetic polymer paint on plastic

163.0 x 121.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Sharp 70

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $196,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 55
$7,364
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
55

ASHER BILU

born 1936
ZONE II, 1974

polyvinyl butyral resin and pigment on board

183.0 x 152.0 x 4.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: A. BILU 74
signed on backing board verso: ASHER – Bilu 

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 56
$5,523
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
56

JONAS BALSAITIS

born 1948
SYNTHETIC PATTERN, 1978

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

132.0 x 157.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title on stretcher bar verso: Jonas Balsaitis Synthetic Pattern 1978

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 57
$58,909
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© courtesy of the artist
57

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
OUTBACK GARDEN, 1979

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 122.0 cm

signed and dated lower centre: Storrier ‘79
inscribed on stretcher bar verso: “STILL LIFE”   

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 58
$46,636
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Ivan Durrant/Copyright Agency 2022
58

IVAN DURRANT

born 1947
SEVEN PEOPLE IN THE SNOW, 1975

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

113.5 x 174.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: I. DURRANT. ’75.
inscribed with title on label attached verso: SEVEN PEOPLE IN THE SNOW

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 59
$6,136
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Courtesy of the artist and Anna Schwartz Gallery
59

PETER TYNDALL

born 1951
A PERSON LOOKS AT A WORK OF ART, 1977

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

90.0 x 44.5 cm

signed verso: PETER TYNDALL
inscribed with title and date verso: A PERSON LOOKS AT A WORK OF ART. 1977.

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 60
$12,273
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Jan Senbergs/Copyright Agency 2022
60

JAN SENBERGS

born 1939
THE GATE BEYOND THE GATE, 1976

oil and silkscreen on canvas

151.5 x 192.5 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 61
$12,273
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© The Estate of Michael Shannon
61

MICHAEL SHANNON

(1927 - 1993)
WINTER LANDSCAPE, MELBOURNE, 1979

oil on canvas

121.5 x 91.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: Shannon 79
bears inscription verso: MICHAEL SHANNON WINTER LANDSCAPE – MELBOURNE

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 62
$58,909
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Peter Booth/Copyright Agency 2022
62

PETER BOOTH

born 1940
PAINTING, 1990

oil on canvas

122.0 x 183.0 cm

signed and dated verso: BOOTH 1990

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 63
-
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Rick Amor/Copyright Agency 2022
63

RICK AMOR

born 1948
THE YARRA RIVER AT ABBOTSFORD, 1989

oil on canvas

152.0 x 198.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: RICK AMOR 89
signed and dated verso: Rick Amor / AUG – OCT 89 / 20/10/89 / ...
inscribed with title verso: THE YARRA RIVER / AT ABBOTSFORD 

Estimate: 
$65,000 – $85,000
Lot 64
$17,182
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Rosslynd Piggott/Copyright Agency 2022
64

ROSSLYND PIGGOTT

born 1958
TWO ROOMS OVER LANDSCAPE, 1991 - 92

oil on linen

121.0 x 182.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: “Two rooms over landscape” 1991/92 / Rosslynd Piggott / ROSSLYND PIGGOTT

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 65
$42,955
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
65

ROBERT ROONEY

(1937 - 2017)
GONE BIO-BIO TOO, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

177.5 x 122.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ROBERT ROONEY / << GONE BIO–BIO TOO >> / 1993.

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 66
$6,136
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
66

ROBERT ROONEY

(1937 - 2017)
IN STORYLAND 1, RAGGY BEAR AND PRINCELING, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 107.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ROBERT ROONEY / << IN STORYLAND I. / RAGGY BEAR AND PRINCELING >> / 1993

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 67
$14,727
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Richard Larter/Copyright Agency 2022
67

RICHARD LARTER

(1929 - 2014)
RIVER, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

179.5 x 120.0 cm

signed with initials and dated lower right: R. L / 23.2.91
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: RICHARD LARTER / “RIVER” / 23rd February 1991. / YASS / … / Richard Larter

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 68
$9,818
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
68

GEORGE JOHNSON

(1926 -2021)
RED TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION, NO. 7, 1988

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.0 x 213.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Johnson. 88.
signed, dated and inscribed with title on stretcher bar verso: GEORGE / JOHNSON / Red Triangle / Construction / No 7 / 1988

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 69
$18,409
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Ron Robertson Swann / Copyright Agency, 2022
69

RON ROBERTSON-SWANN

born 1941
THE BLACK SWANN OF TRESPASS, 2001

welded and painted steel

112.5 x 110.0 x 64.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 70
$45,409
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Robert Jacks/Copyright Agency 2022
70

ROBERT JACKS

(1943 - 2014)
PHOENIX PARK, 1989

oil on linen

150.0 x 120.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: jacks / 1989 / “phoenix park”

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $45,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 71
$68,727
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© John Coburn/Copyright Agency 2022
71

JOHN COBURN

(1925 - 2006)
EARTH SONG, 1971

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

80.5 x 80.0 cm

signed lower left: Coburn
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: "EARTH SONG" / JOHN COBURN / PARIS 1971

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $68,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 72
$20,864
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© Ray Crooke/Copyright Agency 2022
72

RAY CROOKE

(1922 - 2015)
HAMERSLEY RANGES, WEST AUSTRALIA, 1971

oil on composition board

90.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower left: R Crooke
inscribed with title on gallery label attached verso: “Hamersley Ranges, West Australia, 1971” / Painted in the Mount Newman area south of Mount Tom Price Mine.

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne
Lot 73
$73,636
National Australia Bank Collection
Melbourne
22 February 2022
© George Haynes/Copyright Agency 2022
73

GEORGE HAYNES

born 1938
FIGURE STUDY, 1972

oil on canvas

140.0 x 167.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 67 - 22 February 2022, Melbourne