Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Auction total
$5,531,318
79% sold by volume
89% sold by value


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Lot 1
$135,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
1

IAN FAIRWEATHER

(1891 – 1974)
PEKING MARKET PLACE, c.1940

gouache and pencil on paper

36.0 x 43.0 cm

signed lower right: I Fairweather

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $90,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 2
$79,773
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
2

RALPH BALSON

(1890 – 1964)
CONSTRUCTIVE PAINTING, c.1942

oil on card

48.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 3
$36,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
3

ERIC THAKE

(1904 – 1982)
BRASILIA AT CORIO, 1976

oil on canvas board

60.0 x 50.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: ERIC THAKE 1976
inscribed with title lower left: BRASILIA AT CORIO
inscribed with title verso: “BRASILIA AT CORIO”

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 4
$110,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
4

GUY GREY-SMITH

(1916 – 1981)
PT D’ENTRECASTEAUX, 1976

oil and beeswax on composition board

121.0 x 91.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: G Grey Smith / 76
bears inscription on frame verso: GUY GREY-SMITH 'ANN LEWIS' 1978
inscribed verso: 31 

Estimate: 
$55,000 – $75,000
Sold for $110,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 5
$319,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
5

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 – 1982)
LANDSCAPE WITH SWAMP, 1972

oil on canvas

71.0 x 97.0 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams
bears artist's name, title, date, medium and dimensions on artist's label verso
inscribed on artist's label verso: WILLESMERE [sic] / PARK / (KEW) / PAINTED ON 6 AUGUST 1972

Estimate: 
$250,000 – $350,000
Sold for $319,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 6
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
6

JOHN BRACK

(1920 – 1999)
SEATED NUDE WITH SCREEN, 1982 - 83

oil on canvas

130.0 x 97.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: John Brack 1982/3
inscribed with title on artist's label attached verso: 'SEATED NUDE WITH SCREEN'

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $500,000
Lot 7
$220,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
7

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
BIRD IN THE RAIN, 1984

painted and glazed earthenware with cobalt blue decoration and white glaze

53.0 cm (height)

signed and dated on base: brett whiteley 84
monogrammed on base by potter John K Dellow: 84 JKD

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 8
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
8

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
WREN, 1988

(cast later by Meridian Foundry, Melbourne)
cast bronze, wire, glass eyes on a wooden stand

31.0 x 23.0 x 23.0 cm (bronze)
60.0 x 23.0 x 31.0 cm (overall, including base)

edition: 9 + 2 AP

bears foundry stamp at base of bronze: BW AP 2-1 / E Ed

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 9
$1,080,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
9

JOHN PETER RUSSELL

(1858 – 1930)
BELLE-ÎLE. VILLAGE D'ENVAG [SUNSHINE SHIMMER], 1900

oil on canvas

65.0 x 81.0 cm

signed with initials lower centre: J.R.
dated and inscribed with title verso: Sunshine Shimmer / August / B Isle 1900

Estimate: 
$400,000 – $600,000
Sold for $1,080,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 10
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
10

EMANUEL PHILLIPS FOX

(1865 – 1915)
FIGURE STUDY FOR THE ARBOUR, c.1909 – 10

oil on canvas

74.0 x 40.5 cm

signed lower left: E Pillips Fox [sic]

Estimate: 
$200,000 – $300,000
Lot 11
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
11

ARTHUR STREETON

(1867 – 1943)
CEDAR TREE, COOMBE BANK, 1913

oil on canvas

76.5 x 63.5 cm

signed with initials lower left: AS.
bears inscription verso: A. STREETON

Estimate: 
$90,000 – $120,000
Lot 12
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
12

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 – 1963)
PINEAPPLE PALM, 1925

also known as STILL LIFE WITH PALM
oil on canvas

56.5 x 45.5 cm

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 13
$92,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
13

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 – 1935)
MARIGOLDS, c.1925

oil on board

40.5 x 30.5 cm

signed lower right: C. Beckett
bears inscription verso: Clarice Becket [sic]/ 10 Guineas

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 14
$220,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
14

RITA ANGUS

(New Zealand, 1908 – 1970)
PORTRAIT OF O'DONNELL MOFFETT, c.1939

oil on canvas on cardboard

37.5 x 34.5 cm (image)
41.0 x 38.0 cm (frame)

Estimate: 
$200,000 – $300,000
Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 15
$214,773
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
15

MARGARET OLLEY

(1923 – 2011)
HARBOUR VIEW, BOTTLEBRUSH AND KELIM, c.1999

oil on composition board

76.0 x 106.5 cm

signed lower right: Olley

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $214,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 16
$675,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
16

WILLIAM DELAFIELD COOK

(1936 – 2015)
HILLSIDE I, 2004 – 11

synthetic polymer paint on linen

162.0 x 380.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: W Delafield Cook 04 – 11

Estimate: 
$450,000 – $650,000
Sold for $675,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 17
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
17

WILLIAM ROBINSON

born 1936
TO BEECHMONT WITH STORM CLOUDS BUILDING, 2002

oil on linen

122.0 x 183.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: William Robinson / 2002
dated and inscribed with title on frame verso: 2002 TO BEECHMONT WITH STORM CLOUDS BUILDING

Estimate: 
$250,000 – $350,000
Lot 18
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
18

LIN ONUS

(1948 – 1996)
LIGHTNING WEED AND RIPPLE, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: Lin Onus

Estimate: 
$250,000 – $350,000
Lot 19
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
19

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE

(1917 – 1999)
ALL THAT JAZZ, 1989

sawn and split soft drink crates on plywood

131.0 x 100.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ALL THAT JAZZ / 1989 / Rosalie Gascoigne

Estimate: 
$400,000 – $600,000
Lot 20
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
20

TONY TUCKSON

(1921 – 1973)
UNTITLED, 1970 - 73

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

121.0 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 21
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
21

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 – 2006)
VESSEL, 1991

copper and bronze

170.0 x 20.0 x 20.0 cm

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $250,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 22
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
22

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 – 2006)
AURA, 1996 - 97

copper

104.0 x 114.0 x 12.0 cm

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $250,000
Lot 23
$46,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
23

AH XIAN

Chinese, born 1960
CHINA CHINA - BUST 6, 1998

porcelain, cast from figure, with hand-painted cobalt underglaze and clear glaze

28.0 x 32.5 x 22.5 cm

signed in Chinese characters and dated at base
signed, dated and inscribed with title on base: Ah Xian. 1998. 10. 20 Sydney / China. China - Bust 6

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $50,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 24
$405,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
24

HOWARD ARKLEY

(1951 – 1999)
TULIPS AND SPOTTED VASE, 1986

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

161.0 x 120.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Tulips and Spotted Vase / 1986 / Howard Arkley

Estimate: 
$180,000 – $240,000
Sold for $405,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 25
$306,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
25

DEL KATHRYN BARTON

born 1972
HARD WET, 2017

synthetic polymer paint, gouache, watercolour and ink on linen

240.0 x 180.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed left centre: – the / year / that / changed / my / life – /
 – del / kathryn / barton – / 2017 
inscribed with title right centre: – hard / wet –  
inscribed with title lower left centre: – hard wet –  

Estimate: 
$250,000 – $350,000
Sold for $306,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 26
$39,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
26

MAX DUPAIN

(1911 – 1992)
SUNBAKER, 1937, printed later

silver gelatin photograph on cardboard

38.0 x 43.0 cm

signed and dated in image lower right: – Max Dupain '37 –
signed, dated, inscribed with title and dedicated verso: ‘Sunbaker’ / Max Dupain ’37 / … For David Ell / ….

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 27
$63,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
27

CAROL JERREMS

(1949 – 1980)
MIRROR WITH A MEMORY: MOTEL ROOM, 1977

C-type photograph

23.0 x 17.5 cm

edition: 1/9

signed, dated, numbered and inscribed with title below image: MIRROR WITH A MEMORY: MOTEL ROOM 1/9 JERREMS, 1977

signed, dated, numbered and inscribed with title verso:  "Mirror with a memory: motel room" / 1/9 /  Carol Jerrems 1977

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $63,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 28
$14,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
28

CAROL JERREMS

(1949 – 1980)
LYNN (GAILEY), 1976

silver gelatin photograph

30.5 x 20.0 cm

edition: 3/9

signed, dated, numbered and inscribed with title below image: LYNN 3/9 JERREMS, 1976
signed, dated, numbered and inscribed with title verso: "Lynn", 3/9 / Carol Jerrems, 1976

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 29
$14,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
29

PATRICIA PICCININI

born 1965
PINK SPRING, WHITE SPRING, 2003

(FROM THE 'PRECAUTIONS' SERIES)
fibreglass, polycarbonate and automotive paint

17.0 x 17.5 x 23.5 cm (each)

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 30
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
30

WILLIAM ROBINSON

born 1936
CREATION LANDSCAPE – THE ANCIENT TREES, 1998

oil on linen

76.5 x 101.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: William Robinson 98
bears inscription verso: C. L. Ancient Trees study - right
bears inscription on backing verso: Creation Landscape – the Ancient Trees 1997 [sic]

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $150,000
Lot 31
$79,773
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
31

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 – 1996)
UNTITLED, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

76.0 x 51.0 cm

signed verso: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: Delmore Gallery cat. 95A023

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 32
$46,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
32

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 – 1959)
GHOST GUM, CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

watercolour on paper

23.0 x 34.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 33
$92,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
33

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
WIMMERA, c.1972

oil on canvas

57.5 x 85.5 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $100,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 34
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
34

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 – 1982)
UPWEY LANDSCAPE, c.1965

gouache on paper

52.5 x 38.0 cm

signed lower centre: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 35
$100,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
35

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
SHOALHAVEN RIVER VI, 1975

oil on canvas

58.5 x 86.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd
bears inscription on frame verso: AG 2361
bears inscription verso: F25/5 / AG

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $100,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 36
$159,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
36

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
WIMMERA LANDSCAPE, c.1982

oil on composition board

90.0 x 120.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 37
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
37

JOHN OLSEN

(1928 – 2023)
DESERT LAKE, KIMBERLEY, 1997

watercolour and pastel on paper

100.0 x 94.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: John / Olsen 97

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 38
$85,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
38

YVONNE AUDETTE

born 1930
STORM OVER THE BAY, 1989

oil on composition board

83.0 x 103.5 cm

signed with initial and dated lower right: A / 1989
signed and inscribed with title verso: Storm over the / bay. / Audette

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 39
$12,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
39

TONY TUCKSON

(1921 – 1973)
SEATED NUDE NO. 3 (TD 473), 1952 - 56

oil wash on paper

102.0 x 76.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $16,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 40
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
40

TONY TUCKSON

(1921 – 1973)
MAN’S HEAD NO. 1 (TP 337), c.1949

oil on canvas

51.0 x 40.5 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 41
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
41

JOHN PERCEVAL

(1923 – 2000)
BOATS AND MOONS, 1943

oil on composition board

54.5 x 43.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Perceval / '43

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Lot 42
$61,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
42

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
THE PRINCESS OF SHAMAKHAN (FROM A PUSHKIN FAIRYTALE) VERSION II, 1983

oil on canvas

152.5 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 43
$22,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
43

BESSIE DAVIDSON

(1879 – 1965)
FLEURS

oil on canvas on board

46.0 x 55.0 cm

signed with initials lower left: B.D.
signed and inscribed with title verso: "Fleurs" / Bessie Davidson / Paris

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 44
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
44

BESSIE DAVIDSON

(1879 – 1965)
LE CHATEAU

oil on plywood on composition board

88.5 x 72.5 cm

signed lower right: Bessie Davidson
bears inscription verso: 12

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Lot 45
$11,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
45

MORTIMER MENPES

(1855 – 1938)
GOING TO BED – ENGLAND

oil on board

40.5 x 31.5 cm

signed lower left: Mortimer Menpes
bears inscription verso: 186 / Going to Bed / World's Children / No 6 / England

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 46
$20,864
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
46

GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH

(1892 – 1984)
HILL IN THE BUSH, 1952

oil on cardboard

27.0 x 22.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: G. Cossington Smith 52
signed and inscribed with title on artist's handwritten label verso: Hill in the Bush / Grace Cossington Smith / 40 Gns.

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 47
$36,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
47

GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH

(1892 – 1984)
LANDSCAPE, 1950

oil on canvas on board 

33.0 x 40.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: G. Cossington Smith 1950

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 48
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
48

CHARLES BLACKMAN

(1928 – 2018)
ST KILDA PROMENADE, 1951

enamel on board

45.5 x 56.5 cm

signed lower left: BLACKMAN
signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ST KILDA PROMENADE / BLACKMAN 1951 XMAS

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Lot 49
$20,864
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
49

SALI HERMAN

(1898 – 1993)
TERRACE HOUSE, WOOLLOOMOOLOO, 1965

oil on canvas

46.0 x 66.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: S. Herman, 65

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 50
$9,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
50

BESSIE DAVIDSON

(1879 – 1965)
PAYSAGE PUYCERDA (ESPAGNE), c.1930

oil on compressed card

22.0 x 27.0 cm

signed lower right: Bessie Davidson
inscribed with title verso: No 4. Paysage Puycerda (Espagne)

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 51
$13,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
51

KATHLEEN SAUERBIER

(1903 – 1991)
FLOWERS IN GREEN CERAMIC JUG

oil on canvas on board

69.0 x 52.0 cm

signed lower left: K. SAUERBIER / K Sauerbier

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne
Lot 52
$39,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2024
52

RUPERT BUNNY

(1864 – 1947)
FRENCH RIVER SCENE, c.1898

oil on canvas

55.5 x 46.0 cm

signed lower left: Rupert C.W. Bunny

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 80 - 26 November 2024, Melbourne