Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Auction total
$7,476,177
82% sold by volume
95% sold by value


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Lot 1
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
1

MARGEL HINDER

(1906 - 1995)
WOMAN, ALSO KNOWN AS WOMAN CARRYING BASKET, 1938

New Guinea wood

50.0 x 15.0 x 17.0 cm

Private sale
Lot 2
$184,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
2

MARGEL HINDER

(1906 - 1995)
MAQUETTE (ADELAIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUILDING), 1971

beaten copper and copper pipe on wooden base

120.0 x 65.0 x 82.0 cm

Estimate: 
$65,000 – $85,000
Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 3
$27,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
3

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 - 2001)
NO. 266A, CYNTHIA, 1970

brazed steel geometric sections and synthetic polymer paint on original wooden base

47.0 cm height (including base)

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 4
$662,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
4

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 - 1992)
PELICAN I, 1983

painted bronze

89.0 x 93.0 x 29.0 cm

edition: 5/9

signed and numbered at base: brett whiteley 5/9.
bears Meridian Foundry stamp at base

Estimate: 
$350,000 – $450,000
Sold for $662,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 5
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
5

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 - 1992)
HARBOUR IN THE RAIN, 1977

oil on canvas

61.0 x 76.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ‘HARBOUR IN THE RAIN’ / brett whiteley 77 / oil

Private sale
Lot 6
$196,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
6

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 - 2023)
WATTLE POLLEN TIME, 1974

oil on canvas

127.5 x 137.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: John / Olsen / 74

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Sold for $196,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 7
$343,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
7

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 - 2023)
THE BATH, 1996

oil on canvas

180.0 x 200.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: John / Olsen / 96 

Estimate: 
$280,000 – $360,000
Sold for $343,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 8
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
8

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
PONDS, LYSTERFIELD, 1966

oil on canvas

86.0 x 71.0 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams.

Private sale
Lot 9
$220,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
9

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 - 2018)
DOUBLE IMAGE, 1961

oil on composition board

137.0 x 152.5 cm

signed lower left: BLACKMAN

Estimate: 
$180,000 – $240,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 10
$98,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
10

JOHN BRACK

(1920 - 1999)
ONE BALANCING GIRL, 1977

watercolour, pen and ink on paper

66.0 x 48.0 cm 73.0 x 55.5 cm (sheet)

signed and dated lower right: John Brack ‘77
inscribed with title on artist’s label verso: ONE BALANCING GIRL / MRS / BROOKS 

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 11
$159,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
11

JEFFREY SMART

(1921 - 2013)
SECOND STUDY FOR HOUSE AT INTERSECTION, 1977

oil on canvas on composition board

27.5 x 37.5 cm

signed lower right: JEFFREY SMART

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 12
$2,025,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
12

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

(1912 - 1981)
CHILDREN DANCING, 1950

oil on canvas

66.0 x 102.0 cm

signed lower right: Russell Drysdale
inscribed with title verso: ’CHILDREN DANCING’ / RUSSELL DRYSDALE / c/o MACQUARIE GALLERIES, / 19 BLIGH ST / SYDNEY

Estimate: 
$1,300,000 – $1,600,000
Sold for $2,025,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 13
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
13

JOHN PERCEVAL

(1923 - 2000)
BOY BESIDE A FRUIT BARROW, 1943

oil on canvas on composition board

69.0 x 42.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: Perceval / Jan 43
bears inscription with title on handwritten label verso: Boy by the Fruit Barrow / 1943

Private sale
Lot 14
$61,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
14

ALBERT TUCKER

(1914 - 1999)
SELF PORTRAIT, 1948

oil pastel, synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard

50.5 x 37.0 cm (sight)

signed and dated lower right: Tucker / 1948

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 15
$135,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
15

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 - 2018)
GLADIOLI, c.1964

oil on canvas

122.0 x 102.0 cm

signed upper left: BLACKMAN
bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: “WOMAN WITH GLADIOLI” / 1964
bears inscription on partial label verso : […] dioli 48 x 40

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 16
$42,955
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
16

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
WIMMERA LANDSCAPE WITH DAM AND WHITE COCKATOO, c.1958

oil on composition board

39.5 x 49.5 cm

signed lower left: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 17
$98,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
17

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 - 1992)
CHIMP TARONGA ZOO STUDY, VERSO: UNTITLED (FIG TREE), 1978

brush and ink on paper

57.0 x 53.0 cm (sight)

signed lower left: brett whiteley
inscribed with date and title lower right: ‘chimp’ Taronga Zoo study / 14 / Nov / 78
bears artist’s stamp lower right

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 18
$171,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
18

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 - 2023)
TIDAL ESTUARY, 1993

watercolour and pastel on paper

97.0 x 152.0 cm (sight)

signed and inscribed with title lower left: John / Olsen / ‘Tidal Estuary’

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $100,000
Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 19
$98,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
19

TONY TUCKSON

(1921 - 1973)
TP 174A UNTITLED, c.1963

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 20
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
20

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE

(1917 - 1999)
SHEEP WEATHER ALERT 5, 1992 – 93

torn and cut bitumen-based printed linoleum, paint and weathered plywood (diptych)

78.0 x 240.0 cm (overall)

left panel: signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: 5A/ SHEEP WEATHER ALERT / Rosalie Gascoigne / 1992–1993 5A
right panel: signed, dated and inscribed with title upper right (inverted): 5B/SHEEP WEATHER ALERT / Rosalie Gascoigne / 1992–1993 5B

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Lot 21
$122,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
21

WILLIAM ROBINSON

born 1936
CHOOK YARD WITH BATH-TANK, c.1984

oil on linen

72.0 x 87.0 cm

signed lower right: William Robinson
bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: “CHOOK YARD WITH BATH-TANK”

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $140,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 22
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
22

WILLIAM ROBINSON

born 1936
SUN AND LIGHT RAIN NUMINBAH, 2004

oil on linen

51.0 x 66.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: William Robinson 2004
bears inscription on backing board verso: SUN AND LIGHT RAIN NUMINBAH

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 23
$294,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
23

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL

born 1960
BRONTE INTERIOR, 2003

unique colour woodblock print

95.0 x 60.0 cm

signed lower left: Cressida Campbell
also signed below image lower left: Cressida Campbell

Estimate: 
$140,000 – $180,000
Sold for $294,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 24
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
24

BANKSY

British, born 1974
GIRL WITH BALLOON, 2004

screenprint in colours 

66.0 x 50.0 cm (sheet)

edition: 71/150

published by Pictures on Walls, London
signed dated and numbered lower right: BANKSY 04 / 71/150

Private sale
Lot 25
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
25

PETER BOOTH

born 1940
PAINTING (SNOW SCENE - GREY TREE), 2006

oil on canvas 

45.5 x 81.5 cm

signed and dated verso: BOOTH 2006
inscribed verso: 62 

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 26
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
26

BEN QUILTY

born 1973
WANT WANT WANT, 2006

oil and aerosol on linen

140.0 x 200.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Want Want Want / oil and aerosol on linen 2006 / Ben Quilty
bears inscription on label on stretcher bar verso: BQ 22 / Want Want Want 2006

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Lot 27
$14,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
27

BEN QUILTY

born 1973
WINDSOR #1, 2004

oil on canvas

35.0 x 40.0 cm

signed with initials lower right: BQ
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ‘Windsor no. 1’ / oil on canvas / 35 x 40 cm / Ben Quilty / 04

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 28
$61,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
28

BEN QUILTY

born 1973
THE OTTER, 2019

oil on canvas

40.5 x 30.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: The Otter / 19’ / Ben Quilty

Estimate: 
$28,000 – $36,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 29
$159,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
29

ALBERT HENRY FULLWOOD

(1863 - 1930)
THE OLD WHALING STATION, MOSMAN’S BAY, SYDNEY, 1899

watercolour and gouache on paper on cardboard

57.5 x 94.0 cm (sight)

signed, dated and inscribed lower left: A. H. Fullwood. \ 99 / Old Bridge MOSMAN / Sydney
framer’s label attached verso: S. A. Parker, Sydney
bears inscription on framer’s label verso: A. H. Fullwood

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 30
$153,409
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
30

JOHN PETER RUSSELL

(1858 - 1930)
DADONE, c.1900

oil on canvas

32.0 x 25.5 cm

signed with initials and inscribed with title upper right: Dadone / J.R / FeciT

Estimate: 
$90,000 – $120,000
Sold for $153,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 31
$122,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
31

JULIA MARGARET CAMERON

(British, 1815 - 1879)
JULIA JACKSON, 1867

Albumen silver print from glass negative

25.0 x 18.5 cm (image)

signed lower right below image: Julia Margaret Cameron
dated and inscribed below image lower left: From Life April 1867.
bears Colnaghi blindstamp below image

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $50,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 32
$55,227
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
32

DOROTHEA SHARP

(British, 1874 - 1955)
THREE CHILDREN FEEDING BIRDS

oil on canvas

61.0 x 61.5 cm

signed lower right: DOROTHEA SHARP

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $50,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 33
$34,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
33

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 - 1939)
THE MILL, MOUNT GILEAD, ALSO KNOWN AS THE OLD MILL, MENANGLE, 1926

oil on wood panel

24.0 x 28.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: GRUNER 1926

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 34
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
34

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
LANDSCAPE (BACCHUS MARSH), 1943 – 45

oil on canvas on composition board

62.5 x 74.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Arthur Boyd 45
signed and dated lower left: A Boyd 45
bears inscription on backing verso: ARTHUR BOYD / BACCHUS MARSH LANDSCAPE

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Lot 35
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
35

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
NEBUCHADNEZZAR, RAINBOW AND WATERFALL, 1967

oil on canvas

107.5 x 112.5 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd
bears inscription verso: 12

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 36
$202,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
36

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
PULPIT ROCK, SANDBAR AND FIGURE, SHOALHAVEN RIVER, c.1987

oil on composition board

91.0 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd
bears inscription verso: 4

Estimate: 
$90,000 – $120,000
Sold for $202,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 37
$61,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
37

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 - 2023)
LANDSCAPE WITH BLACKBOYS, BROOME, 1999

watercolour on paper

79.0 x 90.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: John / Olsen / 99
inscribed with title lower right: Landscape / with Black / Boys / Broome

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 38
$34,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
38

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
ROCKS AND SAPLINGS, 1957 – 58

gouache on paper

53.5 x 37.0 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams.

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 39
$116,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
39

GUY GREY-SMITH

(1916 - 1981)
KARRI FOREST II, c.1976

oil on canvas on board 

122.0 x 183.0 cm

signed lower right: G Grey Smith
bears inscription verso: KARRI FOREST / GUY GREY SMITH / No. 15
bears inscription on frame verso: KARRI FOREST GGS 

Estimate: 
$65,000 – $85,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 40
$46,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
40

GUY GREY-SMITH

(1916 - 1981)
NIGHT SISTER, 1963

oil on composition board

75.0 x 61.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: G Grey Smith / 63
original artist’s frame

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 41
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
41

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK

(German/Australian, 1893 - 1965)
COMPOSITION WITH CYLINDERS, c.1922

tempera on cardboard

37.5 x 44.5 cm

signed lower right: L. H. MACK

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 42
$92,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
42

YVONNE AUDETTE

born 1930
LANDSCAPE AT MIDNIGHT, 1966 – 67

oil on plywood

152.5 x 114.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Y. Audette 66
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Y. Audette 1966 – 67 / landscape at midnight / 

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 43
$82,841
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
43

JOHN COBURN

(1925 - 2006)
SONG OF INDIA, 1974

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 91.0 cm

signed lower right: Coburn
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: “SONG OF INDIA” / JOHN COBURN / SYDNEY 1974

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $82,841 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 44
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Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
44

ROGER KEMP

(1908 - 1987)
UNTITLED, c.1980

synthetic polymer paint on linen

136.5 x 235.5 cm

bears inscription verso: E083

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Lot 45
$63,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
45

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 - 1963)
CIRCULAR QUAY, 1925

hand-coloured woodcut

24.5 x 24.5 cm (image)
41.5 x 29.5 cm (sheet)

edition: 6/50

signed with initials in image lower left: M.P.
signed, dated, numbered and inscribed with title below image:
6th Proof – Circular Quay – 25 / Margaret Preston

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $63,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 46
$28,227
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
46

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 - 1963)
BRACHYCHITON DISCOLOR, c.1931

hand–coloured woodcut

46.0 x 46.0 cm (image)
60.0 x 54.0 cm (sheet)

edition: 2nd proof of unknown edition size
signed with initials lower right: MP
signed, numbered and inscribed with title below image: Brachychiton 2nd proof Margaret Preston 

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $28,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 47
$46,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
47

HERBERT BADHAM

(1899 - 1961)
NUDE MODEL, 1934

oil on canvas on board

39.5 x 34.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: H. BADHAM ‘34

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 48
$31,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
48

GODFREY MILLER

(1893 - 1964)
THE GREEN GINGER JAR

oil on canvas

40.0 x 40.5 cm

signed on label verso: Lewis Miller, John Henshaw, John Kaplan, JH 171

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 49
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Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
49

JOHN PASSMORE

(1904 - 1984)
[HARBOUR LANDSCAPE], c.1956

oil on composition board

35.5 x 43.5 cm

signed with initials lower right: JP

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Lot 50
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
50

MARGARET OLLEY

(1923 - 2011)
PROTEA AND FRUIT, 1976

oil on composition board

75.0 x 120.0 cm

signed lower right: Olley

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 51
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Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
51

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 - 2001)
NO. 274B, 1974

welded steel

259.0 cm (height)

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Lot 52
$27,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
52

JAMES GLEESON

(1915 - 2008)
WOMAN IN CLASSICAL LANDSCAPE, c.1953

oil on board

30.0 x 19.5 cm

signed lower left: Gleeson
signed and inscribed with title verso: WOMAN IN CLASSICAL LANDSCAPE / James Gleeson

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 53
$31,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
53

WILLIAM DOBELL

(1899 - 1970)
SELF PORTRAIT, c.1966 – 68

oil on composition board

19.5 x 40.5 cm

Estimate: 
$28,000 – $35,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 54
$14,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
54

TONY TUCKSON

(1921 - 1973)
MAN’S HEAD NO. 2 (TP330), c.1952 – 56

oil on canvas

41.0 x 37.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 55
$20,864
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
55

RICHARD LARTER

(1929 - 2014)
THAT SPECIAL DISPOSITION, 1973

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

180.5 x 114.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: R./ LARTER. / JUNE. 1973.

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $24,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 56
$12,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
56

LLOYD REES

(1895 - 1988)
THE WATTLE TREE, 1934

pencil on paper 

18.0 x 26.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: L. REES / 1934
copy of S.A. Parker framer’s label attached to backing verso

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 57
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
57

LLOYD REES

(1895 - 1988)
EVENING NO. 1, 1982/83

oil on canvas on board

50.0 x 60.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: L. REES / 83
inscribed with title verso: 4 EVENING NO 1
 

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 58
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Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
58

MURRAY GRIFFIN

(1903 - 1992)
THE WOODCUTTER, c.1948

oil on composition board

81.0 x 66.0 cm

signed lower right: MURRAY / GRIFFIN

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Lot 59
$12,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
59

EVELINE SYME

(1888 - 1961)
BAYSIDE STILL LIFE WITH PINEAPPLE

oil on canvas

41.5 x 21.0 cm

signed lower left: E W SYME

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 60
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
60

JAMES GLEESON

(1915 - 2008)
IMAGES FOR A DARKENING TIME, 2003

oil on canvas

178.0 x 132.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: Gleeson ‘03
signed and inscribed with title on stretcher bar verso: “IMAGES FOR A DARKENING TIME” / James Gleeson 

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 61
$61,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
61

ALBERT TUCKER

(1914 - 1999)
PARROTS IN FLIGHT

oil on cardboard

61.0 x 76.0 cm

signed lower right: Tucker

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 62
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
62

SIDNEY NOLAN

(1917 - 1992)
BURKE AND CAMEL, 1966

Ripolin enamel on paper on board

51.5 x 75.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Nolan / 1966

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 63
$34,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
63

JOHN COBURN

(1925 - 2006)
SPRING GARDEN, 1976

synthetic polymer paint on paper

51.5 x 71.5 cm (sight)

signed lower right: Coburn
signed, dated and inscribed with title on handwritten label verso:
Spring Garden / John Coburn / Sydney 1976 

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 64
$51,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
64

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
FIRE LINE, 1995

synthetic polymer paint and rope on paper

103.0 x 152.0 cm

signed and inscribed with title lower right: Fire Line / Storrier

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 65
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
65

JOHN GLOVER

(1767 - 1849)
EVENING ON THE THAMES, 1808

watercolour on paper

73.0 x 110.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: J. Glover 1808

Private sale
Lot 66
$98,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
66

CONRAD MARTENS

(1801 - 1878)
GOVETTS LEAP, 1876

watercolour and gouache on paper

44.5 x 64.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: C. Martens. / 1876

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 67
$55,227
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
67

TOM ROBERTS

(1856 - 1931)
RIVER OMEGA, NEW SOUTH WALES, 1901

oil on wood panel

19.5 x 35.5 cm

signed lower left: Tom Roberts
signed and dated lower centre: Roberts [illeg.] 1901
bears inscription on label verso: RUBIN COLLECTION / Roberts Tom / River Omega

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $50,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 68
$20,864
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
68

BESSIE DAVIDSON

(1879 - 1965)
GUÉTHARY (BASSES-PYRÉNÉES), 1948

oil on panel

19.0 x 24.0 cm

signed lower left: Bessie Davidson
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Guéthary (Basses-Pyrénées) / Bessie Davidson / April 1948

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 69
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
69

CHARLES CONDER

(1868 - 1909)
BEACH AT NEWQUAY, c.1906

oil on canvas

41.0 x 51.0 cm

bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: PROMENADE / NEW QUAY
bears inscription on frame verso: No. 36
bears canvas makers’ stamp verso: Windsor & Newton, London
James Bourlet and Sons label attached verso 

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Lot 70
$7,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
70

HILDA RIX NICHOLAS

(1884 - 1961)
PORTRAIT, 1911

pastel and charcoal on paper

37.5 x 27.5 cm (sheet)

signed and dated lower left: E. H. Rix. / 9. 9. 11.

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 71
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
71

HILDA RIX NICHOLAS

(1884 - 1961)
PORTRAIT WITH PINK HAT, 1911

pastel and charcoal on paper

37.5 x 27.5 cm (sheet)

signed and dated lower right: E. H. Rix. / 9. 9. 11.

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Lot 72
$14,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
72

ANTOINE-CHARLES VAUTHIER

(French, 1790 - 1879)
ECHIDNA, c.1827

watercolour, pen and ink on paper

11.0 x 15.5 cm

bears inscription on mount lower right: Vauthier

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 73
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
73

HANS HEYSEN

(1877 - 1968)
GUMS, 1906

oil on canvas on board

33.0 x 26.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: HANS HEYSEN. 06
signed, dated and inscribed verso: Gums 1905 (oil) / Hans Heysen

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 74
$8,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
74

MAX MELDRUM

(1875 - 1955)
GOMETZ LE CHÂTEL, 1927

oil on canvas on board

37.0 x 34.0 cm

signed lower right: MELDRUM
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Max Meldrum. / GOMETZ LE CHATEL 1927 

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 75
$27,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
75

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 - 1935)
WATTLE AT SHERBROOKE, c.1923

oil on pulpboard

36.0 x 30.5 cm

signed lower left: C. Beckett
bears inscription with title on gallery label verso: CLARICE BECKETT / “WATTLE AT SHERBROOK [sic.]”

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 76
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
76

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 - 1969)
LANGOUR, ALSO KNOWN AS THE PINK DRAPE, 1934

oil on canvas on composition board

61.0 x 51.5 cm

signed lower right: NORMAN / LINDSAY

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Lot 77
$19,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
77

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 - 1969)
SATYR AND TWO NYMPHS

watercolour on paper

42.0 x 41.5 cm (sheet)

signed lower left: NORMAN LINDSAY

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 78
$18,409
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
78

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 - 1969)
THE PICNIC, 1944

watercolour on paper

53.0 x 58.0 cm (sheet)

signed and dated lower left: NORMAN LINSDAY / 1944 
bears inscription verso: “The Picnic”

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 79
$10,432
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
79

JANET CUMBRAE STEWART

(1883 - 1960)
THE PLAITS, 1925

pastel on paper

26.5 x 22.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Cumbrae Stewart / 25
bears inscription with title verso: 56 / The Plaits / 8 Guineas 

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 80
$15,955
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
80

CLARA SOUTHERN

(1860 - 1940)
AUTUMN ON THE YARRA

oil on canvas on board

34.0 x 45.5 cm

signed lower right: C Southern
signed and inscribed with title verso: Autumn on the Yarra / Clara Southern
signed and inscribed on label verso: Autumn on the Yarra / C Southern

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 81
$5,891
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
81

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK

(German/Australian, 1893 - 1965)
UNTITLED (BAUHAUS AUSSTELLUNG), 1923

lithograph on paper

9.0 x 14.0 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$2,000 – $4,000
Sold for $5,891 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 82
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
82

PAUL KLEE

(Swiss/German, 1879 - 1940)
LATERNENFEST BAUHAUS, 1922

colour lithograph and watercolour on paper

9.0 x 13.5 cm (image)

signed within image lower left: Klee 

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 83
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
83

OSKAR SCHLEMMER

(German, 1888 - 1943)
LATERNENFEST BAUHAUS SONNWEND WEIMAR, 1922

colour lithograph and ink on card

10.5 x 15.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 84
$3,927
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
84

OSKAR SCHLEMMER

(German, 1888 - 1943)
KONZENTRISCHE GRUPPE (FIGURENPLAN K 1), 1921, from the portfolio NEW EUROPEAN GRAPHICS, 1ST PORTFOLIO: MASTERS OF THE STATE BAUHAUS, WEIMAR

lithograph on paper

49.0 x 33.5 cm (sheet)

signed and dated lower right: O Schlemmer / 1921
bears inscription upper right: 8

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $3,927 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 85
$2,700
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
85

OSKAR SCHLEMMER

(German, 1888 - 1943)
FIGUR VON DER SEITE: FIGUR H2 SITZENDE, 1921, from the portfolio NEW EUROPEAN GRAPHICS, 1ST PORTFOLIO: MASTERS OF THE STATE BAUHAUS, WEIMAR

lithograph on paper

47.5 x 35.0 cm (sheet)

signed and dated lower right: Oskar Schlemmer / 1921

Estimate: 
$3,000 – $5,000
Sold for $2,700 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 86
$7,977
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
86

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK

(German/Australian, 1893 - 1965)
DRACHENFEST WEIMAR, 1922

colour lithograph and watercolour on paper 

12.5 x 8.5 cm (image)

signed lower right below image: L. Mack
dated lower left below image: 1922

Estimate: 
$2,000 – $4,000
Sold for $7,977 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 87
$6,750
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
87

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK

(German/Australian, 1893 - 1965)
DRACHENFEST WEIMAR, 1922

colour lithograph and ink on paper

9.0 x 12.5 cm (image) 10.5 x 15.5 cm (sheet)

inscribed with title within image lower left: DRACHENFEST WEIMAR

Estimate: 
$2,000 – $4,000
Sold for $6,750 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 88
$8,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
88

LUDWIG HIRSCHFELD-MACK

(German/Australian, 1893 - 1965)
REACHING THE STARS, 1922

colour lithograph on paper

42.0 x 31.5 cm (image) 68.5 x 50.0 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 89
$4,295
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
89

LYONEL FEININGER

(German/American, 1871 - 1956)
TAHITI, 1920, from the portfolio 12 WOODCUTS BY LYONEL FEININGER

woodcut on paper

16.0 x 19.0 cm (image) 22.5 x 33.0 cm (sheet)

signed lower left: Lyonel Feininger 

Estimate: 
$2,000 – $3,000
Sold for $4,295 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 90
$22,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
90

VARIOUS ARTISTS

born
TEN AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHS (FOLIO 1), 1935 – 1997, 2001

ten silver gelatin photographs 

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne
Lot 91
$34,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
3 May 2023
91

MERVYN BISHOP

born 1945
PRIME MINISTER GOUGH WHITLAM POURS SOIL INTO THE HANDS OF TRADITIONAL LANDOWNER, 1975/2021

digital inkjet print

60.0 x 60.0 cm (image)

edition: A/P aside from an edition of 25

signed below image lower right: Mervyn Bishop
dated and inscribed with title below image lower right:
Prime Minister Gough Whitlam pours soil into the hand of /
Traditional Gurindji Land Owner, Vincent Lingiari / Wattie Creek – Northern Territory 1975 / 2021 

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 74 - 3 May 2023, Melbourne