Finalists For The Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes 2007 Announced
The Archibald Prize is for the “Best portrait painting preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in Art, Letters, Science or Politics”, the Wynne Prize is awarded to the “Best landscape painting of Australian scenery, or figure sculpture”, while the Sulman Prize goes to the “Best subject painting, genre painting or mural project by an […]
wondrous tales of the art world
We would like to share with you some of the recent wondrous tales of the art world – this time from the US. The Weird and Wonderful Famous US actor Steve Martin is also a keen art collector. Amongst one of his treasures is iconic US artist Edward Hopper’s “Hotel Window” for which he paid […]
Fine Art Auctions
Tuesday and Wednesday evening saw the conclusion to the year’s Fine Art Auctions. Two were held on the same night – Bonhams & Goodman at Double Bay and Shapiro’s at Woollahra. Sorry, could only be at one place at a time …, so our report is on the Bonhams & Goodman sale and Deutscher-Menzies auction […]
First-hand impressions from Sotheby’s Australian and International Art Auction in Melbourne on 21 November 2006
It was very exciting to be in the room when the hammer came down on a stunning Fred Williams’ (1927 – 1982) painting “Waterpond in a Landscape II” from the Ted Lustig Collection. With $ 1.4 million including buyer’s premium this was the second highest price for the artist – and more than three times […]