Menzies present a bumper issue as the last of the big spring auctions is approaching. On 21 September, the mixed vendor sale offers 129 lots, and the following night is dedicated to the stock-in-trade of Savill Galleries, presenting 160 lots.
As Menzies CEO Justin Turner writes in his introduction to the second night: “Prospective buyers can take some comfort from the fact that this is one auction where they will not be competing against the dynamic Mr Savill in the saleroom!” – which may well translate into some interesting bargains.
If you ever dreamt of Venice, this may be your chance as well. La Serenissima inspired countless artists, and there is a beautiful selection on offer, ranging from an imposing Arthur Streeton with a big price tag to less widely known artists’ gems at modest prices, estimated well under $2,000.
The Sydney preview is held from Thursday, 8 Sept, to Sunday, 11 Sept at 12 Todman Avenue, Kensington.
Melburnians can preview the artworks from Friday, 16 Sept, to Tuesday, 20 Sept at Stonington Mansion, 336 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.
The auctions are held on Wednesday, 21 Sept, and Thursday, 22 Sept, 6.30 pm, at 1 Darling Street, South Yarra.
We would be pleased to assist you with due diligence and pre-purchase reports. Just give us a call on 02 9977 7764 or email info@bhfineart.com to find out how.
We can also represent your interests in the auction room, as we will be attending both nights and bid for you.
And now to Dave’s numerous Faves for the Menzies sales on 21 September (lots 1 – 129) and 22 September (lots 201 – 361):
Lot 2 – William Dobell, Faces of Kings Cross, est. $8,000-12,000. The Eyes have it!Lot 3 – Norman Lindsay, The Sultan is Indisposed, c1937, est. $12,000-16,000. Hold that Tiger!Lot 7 – Cressida Campbell, Pittosporum 1995, est. $20,000-30,000. Go with the FlowLot 12 – Lill Tschudi, Schiffe (Boats), 1951, est. $7,000-9,000. Swiss QualityLot 13 – Brett Whiteley, The Fish River, 1979, est. $20,000-30,000. You can bet on BrettLot 27 – Arthur Streeton, The Festa (The Fete), 1908, est. $120,000-160,000. Uber me a GondolaLot 30 – Tim Maguire, Untitled 20070401, 2007, est. $100,000-150,000. Should harvest a fine reserveLot 47 – Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Untitled, 1992, est. $45,000-55,000. Simply the bestLot 51 – Ray Crooke, Island Afternoon, est. $30,000-40,000. Your Treasure Island?Lot 57 – Albert Namatjira, Landscape with Eucalypt Tree, est. $14,000-18,000. A rare portrait landscapeLot 101 – Euan MacLeod, Study, Speak no Evil, 2006, est. $9,000-16,000. I hear youLot 126 – John Olsen, Frog in the Rain, 1975, est. $4,000-6,000. Raining cats and frogsLot 205 – Adrian Feint, The Golden Urn, 1942, est. $10,000-15,000. My urn runneth overLot 213 – William Dobell, Lake Scene Wangi, est. $9,000-12,000. Wing a WangiLot 217 – Elaine Haxton, Untitled (Fishing Boats South England), 1950, est. $5,000-7,000. Surrealist Southern SceneLot 220 – David Davies, Dieppe, est. $3,500-5,000. Dinky DiLot 244 – Sydney Long, Summer Pastoral, est. $4,000-6,000. Devotional and DivineLot 248 – Will Ashton, Grand Canal, Venice, c1919, est. $4,000-6,000. The Glittering PrizeLot 249 – Will Ashton, Venice, est. $4,000-6,000. SparklingLot 283 – Henri Bastin, Tribal Dance 1963, est. $1,200-2,400. Let’s Dance!Lot 285 – Donald Friend, Warrior, c1938, est. $3,000-5,000. Rare Early African FriendLot 286 – William Dobell, Natives New Guinea, 1949, est. $5,000-7,000. Fun in PNGLot 307 – Harley Griffiths, Venice, 1955, est. $1,200-1,800. Take me thereLot 310 – Charles Bryant, Paddle Steamers, Circular Quay, Sydney, est. $3,000-4,000. Steam in for this oneLot 317 – Sam Byrne, Mining Broken Hill, 1886, est. $4,000-6,000. I dig this!Lot 322 – Guy Boyd, Standing Woman, est $5,000-7,000. Don’t be shy, bid on Guy
