Auction Results

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Auction total
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Lot 1
$116,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
1

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 - 1935)
BOATS AT SUNSET, 1930

oil on canvas on board

31.0 x 41.0 cm

signed lower left: C. Beckett
bears inscription verso: Eventide / by / Clarice Beckett / 23 / WAXED
original John Thallon frame, Melbourne

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 2
$392,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
2

EMANUEL PHILLIPS FOX

(1865 - 1915)
VANITY, c.1912

oil on canvas

81.0 x 100.0 cm

signed lower right: E. Phillips Fox
bears inscription on label verso: Vanity
original John Thallon frame, Melbourne

Estimate: 
$350,000 – $550,000
Sold for $392,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 3
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
3

RUPERT BUNNY

(1864 - 1947)
THE TELEGRAM, c.1908

oil on canvas

81.0 x 54.0 cm

signed lower right: Rupert C W Bunny.
bears inscription on label verso: no. 155 / The Telegram
original Paris frame

Private sale
Lot 4
$220,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
4

BERTRAM MACKENNAL

(1863 - 1931)
CIRCE, c.1902 – 04

bronze

57.0 cm height

signed at base: B. MACKENNAL
inscribed at base: KIP KH
original black marble base

Estimate: 
$180,000 – $240,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 5
$122,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
5

BERTRAM MACKENNAL

(1863 - 1931)
TRUTH, 1894

bronze

61.0 cm height

signed at base: MACKENNAL
dated and inscribed with title at base: JUNE 12 - 1894 LONDON / TRUTH

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $150,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 6
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
6

BERTRAM MACKENNAL

(1863 - 1931)
SALOME, 1897

bronze

29.0 cm height
32.5 cm (inc. base)

signed at base: B. MACKENNAL
inscribed with title at base: SALOME
original black marble base

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 7
$36,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
7

FREDERICK MCCUBBIN

(1855 - 1917)
RAINBOW OVER BURNLEY, 1910

oil on wood panel

25.0 x 35.5 cm

bears inscription verso: Burnley Quarry / by F McCubbin / 1910
letter of authenticity attached verso, signed by Louis McCubbin, dated 29 June 1949

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 8
$417,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
8

RUPERT BUNNY

(1864 - 1947)
THE SWING, c.1913

oil on canvas

80.5 x 54.0 cm

signed lower right: Rupert C W Bunny

Estimate: 
$450,000 – $650,000
Sold for $417,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 9
$392,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
9

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 - 1992)
THE DEAD RABBIT, 1979

oil, Liquitex, gouache, charcoal, collage and hair on card on composition board with silk mounts in artist’s Perspex frame

132.0 x 74.5 cm

signed, stamped with initials, dated and inscribed with title lower right: 12 / Aug / 79 / ‘the dead rabbit’ / (on the Bathurst Road west of Oberon, N.S.W.) / brett Whiteley / BW

Estimate: 
$200,000 – $300,000
Sold for $392,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 10
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
10

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 - 1992)
THE WILLOW, 1979

brush and ink on paper on composition board

153.5 x 101.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: brett whiteley 79 'the willow'
stamped lower left with artist's monogram
bears inscription verso: 27
original Brett Lichtenstein frame, Sydney

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 11
$92,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
11

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL

born 1960
LILIES AND PARROT SHAWL, 2006

unique colour woodblock print

119.5 x 25.0 cm (image)
130.5 x 45.5 cm (sheet)

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

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 12
$466,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
12

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 - 2006)
CLASP, 2006

copper

215.0 x 20.0 x 20.0 cm

Estimate: 
$250,000 – $350,000
Sold for $466,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 13
$515,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
13

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 - 2006)
FLOW, 2002

copper

80.0 cm diameter

Estimate: 
$250,000 – $350,000
Sold for $515,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 14
$233,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
14

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE

(1917 - 1999)
PLAZA, 1988

sawn retroreflective plywood road signs on plywood

148.0 x 84.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: 'Plaza' / 1988 / Rosalie Gascoigne

Estimate: 
$160,000 – $220,000
Sold for $233,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 15
$429,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
15

WILLIAM SCOTT

(British, 1913 - 1989)
NEW STILL LIFE STUDY, 1983

oil on canvas

167.5 x 172.5 cm

signed and dated verso: W SCOTT 83
original Robert Sielle frame

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $400,000
Sold for $429,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 16
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
16

ROSS BLECKNER

American, born 1949
MOLECULAR BASIS, 1998

oil on canvas

213.0 x 152.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Ross Bleckner / Ross Bleckner / 1998 / Molecular / Basis

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Lot 17
$110,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
17

MARILYN MINTER

American, born 1948
QUAIL’S EGG, 2003

enamel on metal

213.0 x 122.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: “QUAILS EGG” / M. MINTER 2003

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $110,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 18
$245,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
18

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
RIVER-BUSH HOMAGE TO POLLOCK, 1976

oil on canvas

152.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$200,000 – $300,000
Sold for $245,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 19
$429,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
19

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
WERRIBEE GORGE NO. 8, 1977 – 78

oil on canvas

106.5 x 101.0 cm

signed upper right: Fred Williams
bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: 1978.2

Estimate: 
$250,000 – $350,000
Sold for $429,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 20
$85,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
20

GEORGE BALDESSIN

(1939 - 1978)
TRAPEZE, 1965

bronze and synthetic polymer paint

178.0 x 63.5 x 63.0 cm

edition: 1/4

stamped and numbered on base: Victorian College of the Arts Foundry 1/4

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 21
$141,136
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
21

CLEMENT MEADMORE

(1929 - 2005)
RIFF, 1996

bronze

41.0 x 100.0 x 43.0 cm

edition: 2/4

signed, dated and numbered at base: Meadmore 1996 2/4
dated, numbered and inscribed with title on base: Riff / 1996 2/4 / A. R. T.

Estimate: 
$70,000 – $90,000
Sold for $141,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 22
$116,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
22

INGE KING

(1915 - 2016)
BLACK SUN, 1974

enamel paint on steel

62.0 x 60.0 x 22.0 cm

edition of 3 and artist’s proof
Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 23
$41,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
23

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 - 2023)
AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, 1962

oil on composition board

87.0 x 91.0 cm

signed with initials lower right: J O

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $41,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 24
$116,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
24

TONY TUCKSON

(1921 - 1973)
UNTITLED, c.1962

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

121.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription on frame verso: T. TUCKSON / CAT 9.

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 25
$159,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
25

THOMAS BALCOMBE

(1810 - 1861)
ABORIGINAL ENCAMPMENT, 1847

oil on canvas

33.0 x 45.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: T. Balcombe / 1847

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $150,000
Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 26
$58,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
26

HANS HEYSEN

(1877 - 1968)
MORNING LIGHT, 1938

watercolour on paper

50.0 x 65.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: HANS HEYSEN 1938.

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 27
$46,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
27

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)
RANGES 10 MILES NORTH FROM ALICE SPRINGS, c.1954

watercolour on paper

26.0 x 37.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
signed and inscribed with title verso: Ranges 10 Miles North from Alice Springs / Albert Namatjira

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 28
$208,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
28

JOHN BRACK

(1920 - 1999)
THREE JOCKEYS, 1956

ink and watercolour on paper 

34.0 x 52.0 cm

signed and dated upper left: John Brack 56

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $150,000
Sold for $208,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 29
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
29

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 - 2018)
SUITE, 1961

oil on composition board

129.0 x 122.0 cm

signed and dated upper right: BLACKMAN 61

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $200,000
Lot 30
$135,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
30

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
WIMMERA LANDSCAPE WITH THICKET, c.1985

oil on composition board

91.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 31
Private sale
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
31

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
TREES, 1958 – 59

oil on composition board

51.0 x 68.0 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams

Private sale
Lot 32
$36,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
32

RALPH BALSON

(1890 - 1964)
NON-OBJECTIVE PAINTING, 1956

oil on composition board

70.5 x 107.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: R. Balson. / 56
bears inscription verso: No 12

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 33
$10,432
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
33

CLIFFORD LAST

(British/Australian, 1918 - 1991)
BIRD FORM, 1953

almond wood

88.0 cm height

signed with initial in base: L

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 34
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
34

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 - 2023)
TUSCAN KITCHEN, 2004

oil on linen

122.0 x 152.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: John Olsen 04
signed, dated and inscribed with title on frame verso: John Olsen 04 "Tuscan Kitchen"

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $180,000
Lot 35
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
35

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 - 2023)
INSCAPE BROOME, 1999

watercolour, gouache and pastel on paper

159.0 x 121.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower left: "Inscape - Broome" / John Olsen 99

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 36
$208,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
36

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
UNTITLED LANDSCAPE I, c.1966

gouache on paper

75.0 x 57.0 cm

signed lower left: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $208,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 37
$51,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
37

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
EARLY MORNING RIVER REFLECTIONS, 1971

gouache on paper

55.0 x 76.0 cm

signed lower left: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 38
$31,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
38

RALPH BALSON

(1890 - 1964)
NON-OBJECTIVE PAINTING, 1964

oil and synthetic enamel on composition board 

98.5 x 137.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 39
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
39

YVONNE AUDETTE

born 1930
CONSTRUCTION IN COLOUR, 1960

synthetic polymer paint on cardboard on composition board

100.5 x 70.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Audette 1960
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Audette 1960 / 'Construction in Colour'

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 40
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
40

JUSTIN O'BRIEN

(1917 - 1996)
RESURRECTION, c.1956

oil on canvas

77.5 x 57.0 cm

signed upper right: O'BRIEN
inscribed with title verso: The Resurrection
bears artist's name and title on metal plaque: RESURRECTION / Justin O'Brien

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Lot 41
$27,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
41

ROY DE MAISTRE

(1894 - 1968)
TRIPTYCH, 1959

oil, gouache, ink and pencil on paper

30.5 x 48.5 cm (triptych - framed overall)

centre panel signed lower right: R. de Maistre
right panel initialled lower right: M

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 42
$9,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
42

DONALD FRIEND

(1915 - 1989)
HILL END, c.1942

oil on board

18.5 x 24.0 cm

signed lower left: DONALD
signed upper left: Donald Friend.
inscribed with title verso: Hill End

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 43
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
43

KEN WHISSON

(1927 - 2022)
FROM HERE AND FROM THERE, 2001

oil on linen

119.5 x 100.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Artist: Ken Whisson / Title: "From Here and from / There" / Painted: 1/4/2001 + 23/12/01 / + 25 + 27/12/2001

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 44
$184,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
44

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE

(1917 - 1999)
ON A CLEAR DAY, 1988

weathered, sawn plywood on weathered galvanized iron on plywood

132.0 x 91.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: “ON A CLEAR DAY” / 1988 / Rosalie Gascoigne

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 45
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
45

IMANTS TILLERS

born 1950
ORNAMENTAL DESPAIR, 1989

synthetic polymer paint and gouache on 54 canvas boards

227.0 x 229.0 cm (overall)

each panel numbered sequentially with stencil verso: 19918 - 19971

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 46
$92,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
46

JOHN KELLY

born 1965
PAINTED LABYRINTH, 1996

oil on linen

91.5 x 137.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Klly [sic] 96
dated and inscribed with title verso: PAINTED LABYRINTH / 1996

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 47
$67,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
47

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 - 2023)
WET SEASON

watercolour and pastel on paper

98.5 x 95.0 cm

signed and inscribed with title lower right: Wet Season / John Olsen

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 48
$67,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
48

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 - 2023)
FROG SPAWN, 1996

watercolour, pastel and gouache on paper

100.0 x 89.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower right: Frog Spawn / John Olsen ‘96

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 49
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
49

GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH

(1892 - 1984)
GUM BLOSSOM, c.1928 – 32

oil on pulpboard

33.0 x 27.0 cm

signed upper left: G Cossington Smith
bears inscription verso: GUM BLOSSOM

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 50
$25,773
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
50

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 - 1939)
A MOUNTAIN CASTLE, ITALY, c.1924

oil on wood panel

37.5 x 46.0 cm

signed lower right: GRUNER
inscribed with title verso: A Mountain Castle, Italy
bears inscription verso: 18986 / E GRUNER / CAPRI 1924

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $25,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 51
$61,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
51

GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH

(1892 - 1984)
FENCE AND DRY HILL, 1930

oil on board

29.0 x 32.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: G Cossington Smith 30
signed and inscribed with title verso: Fence and Dry Hill / Grace Cossington Smith
signed and inscribed with title on artist's handwritten label verso: Fence and Dry Hill / Grace Cossington Smith

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 52
$51,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
52

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 - 1963)
WARATAHS ETC, 1949

colour stencil on black card

42.0 x 33.0 cm

signed with initials in image lower right: M.P.
dated lower right: 1949
inscribed with title lower left: Waratahs Etc / monotype

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 53
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
53

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 - 1963)
GUM BLOSSOM, 1928

hand-coloured woodcut

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

edition: 22nd copy

signed, numbered and inscribed with title below image: 22 copy Gum blossom Margaret Preston 

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 54
$18,409
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
54

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 - 1963)
HIBISCUS, 1925

hand–coloured woodcut

24.5 x 25.0 cm

edition: 2nd proof

signed with initials in image lower right: M.P.
signed, dated, numbered and inscribed with title below image:
2nd proof [indistinctly] Flowers No 2 Margaret Preston 25

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 55
$92,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
55

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 - 1935)
BEACH ROAD, BEAUMARIS, c.1919

oil on board

35.0 x 25.0 cm

signed lower right: C. Beckett
bears inscription verso: Beach Rd Beaumaris / ALAN MARTIN / 42 PARK RD / ELTHAM
bears inscription on label verso: Beach Road Beaumaris

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 56
$55,227
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
56

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 - 1935)
WINTER MORNING, c.1923

oil on board

30.0 x 40.5 cm

signed lower left: C. Beckett
bears inscription on label verso: WINTER MORNING

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 57
$58,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
57

MAX MELDRUM

(1875 - 1955)
REHEARSAL, 1944

oil on canvas on composition board

60.0 x 50.0 cm

signed lower right: Meldrum
signed verso: Max Meldrum

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 58
$17,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
58

MAX MELDRUM

(1875 - 1955)
SELF PORTRAIT, 1950

oil on composition board

61.0 x 51.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Meldrum / 1950
bears inscription verso: Tartan / MELDRUM

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 59
$19,023
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
59

MAX MELDRUM

(1875 - 1955)
CORNFLOWERS AND CARNATIONS, 1929

oil on canvas on board

38.0 x 46.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Meldrum 1929
signed, dated, and inscribed with title verso: Max Meldrum / Paris 1929 / Cornflowers + Carnations

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $8,000
Sold for $19,023 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne
Lot 60
$110,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
28 August 2024
60

BERNARD BUFFET

(French, 1928 - 1999)
ENVIRONS DE SAINT-GILLES, 1975

oil on canvas

89.5 x 130.0 cm

signed upper right: Bernard Buffet
dated upper left: 1975
inscribed verso: environs de / Saint – Gilles / (Yonne) / AH 75 / La cure / et les Roches

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $110,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 79 - 28 August 2024, Melbourne