The Menzies Fine Art Auction on 26 September in Sydney promises some very interesting offerings among its 125 lots.
There are a number of works on paper by international greats such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol with a Mick Jagger portrait and Banksy (fear not, it won’t be shredded after the hammer comes down).
Aboriginal art is represented by Australian masters Albert Namatjira, Emily Kngwarreye and Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, as well as a sublime Lin Onus.
For those hankering after a Sidney Nolan Ned Kelly picture, there are two offerings estimated well under $50,000, and Norman Lindsay lovers can choose from a selection of drawings and etchings of his famous nudes.
Among the contemporary Australian artists, you’ll find not one, but two Lucy Cullitons and Jason Benjamins, and Shaun Gladwell, Noel McKenna, Sam Leach and Brook Andrew are represented with very typical works.
The Melbourne viewing is held from 12 to 15 September at 1 Darling Street, South Yarra.
In Sydney, you can view the artworks at 12 Todman Avenue, Kensington, from 19 to 25 September.
The auction takes place on Thursday, 26 September, 6.30 pm, at 12 Todman Avenue Kensington.
You can also view the artworks online at the Menzies website.
For independent advice and due diligence before buying, contact Banziger Hulme Fine Art by email.
Lot 4 – John Peter Russell, Still Life Interior Scene, 36 x 51.5 cm, est. $4,000-6,000. Rare Still Life from Artist Always on the MoveLot 9 – Banksy, Trolleys, 55.5 x 76.5 cm, est. $15,000-20,000. Thank you for shopping at ColesLot 10 – Tim Storrier, The Evening Line, 40 x 50 cm, est. $15,000-25,000. Come on Baby light my fireLot 19 – Eric Wilson, Still Life, 59.5 x 49 cm, est. $22,000-28,000. Excuse me, I’m just having a Pieter Claesz momentLot 21 – Rick Amor, The Returning Storm, 81 x 100 cm, est. $30,000-40,000. I would like this Storm in my TeacupLot 30 – John Olsen, Evening with Passing Wildflowers, 135 x 150.5 cm, est. $100,000-150,000. One to go wild forLot 31 – Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, 110 x 73.5 cm, est. $35,000-45,000. You can’t always get what you want … or maybe you canLot 34 – Rick Amor, The Waiter, 130 x 100 cm, est. $150,000-200,000. Well what are you waiting for … bid!Lot 36 – William Robinson, Goomoolahra with Butterfly, 122 x 183 cm, est. $250,000-350,000. Billy BoilsLot 38 – Howard Arkley, Room with Pink Chair, 150 x 120 cm, est. $350,000-450,000. Quality Home FurnishingsLot 42 – Emily Kame Kngwarreye, My Country, 211 x 153 cm, est. $160,000-220,000. Escape to the CountryLot 45 – Charles Blackman, Mr Rabbit reads to Alice, 133.5 x 378 cm, est. $90,000-120,000. That Old Blackman MagicLot 52 – Sidney Nolan, Kimberley Landscape – Prince Regent River, 182 x 160 cm, est. $50,000-70,000. Nolan’s Rolling LandscapeLot 54 – Sidney Nolan, Kelly, 63 x 51.5 cm, est. $32,000-40,000. Time for a Heads UpLot 63 – Phillip Piperides, Stepping Bather, 171 x 57 x 64 cm, est. $24,000-30,000. Don’t get pipped at the postLot 71 – William Robinson, Chooks, 55 x 74.5 cm, est. $20,000-30,000. Finger lickin’ goodLot 81 – Albert Namatjira, Central Australian Landscape, 26 x 37 cm, est. $12,000-16,000. Visibility today 25 kilometersLot 83 – Hans Heysen, Ploughing, 24.5 x 36.5 cm, est. $10,000-15,000. Time to cultivate your interestLot 100 – Euan MacLeod, Figure and Light Rock, 50.5 x 76 cm, est. $3,000-5,000. Rock SolidLot 113 – Norman Lindsay, Study for Reclining Nude, 24 x 37.5 cm, est. $5,000-8,000. Pencilled PassionLot 122 – John Olsen, Frog, 15.5 cm height, est. $6,000-8,000. Catch me if you canLot 123 – Pablo Picasso, Couple et Voyageuse, from La Serie 347. 22.5 x 29 cm, est. $4,000-6,000. Picasso for PeanutsLot 125 – Brett Whiteley, Lavender Bay Wharf, 60 x 50 cm, est. $7,000-10,000. Not much to pay for Lavender Bay
