Dave’s Faves for Bonhams 7 June 2016
The Bonhams auction on 7 June 2016 is all about provenance: the first 30 lots of the night are from the collection of renowned arts patrons Amina and France Belgiorno-Nettis, spanning the time from the colonial John Glover to impressionist Arthur Streeton and on to 20th century greats such as Sidney Nolan and Jeffrey Smart. […]
Dave’s Faves Sotheby’s 10 and 11 May 2016
Reserve two evenings for Sotheby’s autumn auction in Sydney: on 10 May, 120 works from the collection of renowned Sydney art dealer Denis Savill will go under the hammer, a veritable who’s who of Australian art, and many unreserved – look out for the □ sign in front of the estimate. Expect frenetic bidding. On […]
Dave’s Faves for the Deutscher + Hackett Auction – May 16
It’s a pretty exciting time auction-wise. I could easily have picked 30 Faves from the latest Deutscher and Hackett catalogue of Australian and International Fine Art. There is a multitude of riches, with some exceptional works of art in this diverse offering. I particularly enjoy the extensive range of international art available by world renowned […]
Dave’s Faves from the Menzies – Mar 2016
After a long summer break, the Australian art auction season is now upon us. Taking up the position of first sale of the year are Menzies Fine Art Auctioneers: their sale on 23 March in Melbourne contains 172 lots. As usual, David has selected from the catalogue a number of his favourite picks, known as […]
Dave’s Faves for Menzies Art Auction December 2015
The last big auction for 2015 is on the horizon: Menzies offer 164 lots in their fine art auction on 10 December in Sydney. The viewing in Sydney is on from 4 to 9 December at 12 Todman Avenue, Kensington. We’ll be attending the auction and would be delighted to help you secure an artwork […]
Dave’s Faves for the Deutscher + Hackett auction Dec 2015
Deutscher and Hackett have split their 208 lot strong December auction into 4 sections, to showcase the consignment of some eminent collections: for example, the first 20 lots come from the Ure Smith family; Sydney Ure Smith (1887 – 1949) was one of the most influential Australian art publishers and art patrons of the first […]
How do art valuations work?
With an inheritance of art, antiques and at times other treasures, often comes the overwhelming task of trying to not only sort through these items but also deciding how they are shared. While inherited collections come with a great deal of sentimental value, the determination of the financial value is often required to ensure the […]
Dave’s Faves for Bonhams 1 December Auction
In their summer auction in Sydney, Bonhams presents an eclectic mix of 88 lots, ranging from indigenous bark paintings to the Australian impressionists and to abstract paintings (Tony Tuckson, Elizabeth Cummings, Ildiko Kovacs), ending boldly with works by contemporary artists hardly tested in the auction room before (Heather B. Swann, Dave Teer, Sarit Cohen). The […]
Dave’s Faves for Sotheby’s November Art Auction
Sotheby’s present some exquisite gems in their 93 lot strong summer auction on 24 November 2015. David’s selection is wide-ranging: from the relief sculpture by Isle of Man born Rayner Hoff (he does feel a special connection with this artist) to a sparkling small Streeton and a bold Sydney Ball abstract, to name a few […]
Picture This: A Guide To Art Investment For The Uninitiated
By Susan Muldowny, published in “In The Black”, 27 October 2015 Looking for an alternative form of investment? Fine art can bring great rewards, but you need to do your homework and seek advice. When Grace Cossington Smith’s modernist painting The Window sold for double its pre-sale estimate at a Sotheby’s Australia auction in November […]