ARTSMART

ART AUCTIONS

View: SAT 31 May 9.30am – 3.30pm SUN 1 June 9.30am – 11.30am

Auction: SUN 1 June 12 Noon

At: 50 Ethel Street, Seaforth Artwork by - Blackman, Boyd, Bromley, Cress,

Crooke, Nolan, Olsen, Preston, Shead, plus

many more including antique, tribal, Aboriginal

art and local artists

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Conditions of Sale

1. A buyer’s premium of 17.5% of hammer price applies for eftpos, visa and mastercard purchases. A buyer’s premium of 15% of hammer price applies for cash purchases.

2. Unfortunately Art Smart Art Auctions cannot accept Amex, Diners or cheques.

3. All intending bidders must have a registered buyer’s number. No bid will be accepted without a registered buyer’s number. Buyer’s numbers are available during the viewing times and prior to the commencement of the auction.

4. Art Smart Art Auctions staff are happy to assist or advise prospective bidders on any lot during pre sale viewing times.

5. Art Smart Art Auctions sell GST inclusive.

6. All items sold must be paid for in full and taken on the day of the auction, after the auction has finished.

7. Following payment successful bidders will receive a receipt detailing purchases from Art Smart Art Auctions.

8. Art Smart Art Auctions can act as agent for the seller and a seller in its own right.

9. The highest bidder will be the buyer. In the event of a dispute as to the bidding of any lot, that lot may be offered again at the discretion of the Auctioneer whose decision shall be absolute and final.

10. The Auctioneer has the right to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion, accept a reserve price on any lot, to place a bid or bid on behalf of the seller, to withdraw any lot from sale and to refuse any bid.

11. Other than at the discretion of the Auctioneer, no person may retract his or her bid once it has been made.

12. As the lots have been available for inspection, no allowance or refunds will be made, nor will any buyer be permitted to reject any lot on the grounds that it is not correctly described. The lots are to be taken with all faults (if any) and will be at the buyer’s risk on the fall of the hammer. On the fall of the hammer the seller will be free of all responsibility for safeguarding the goods and will not be liable for any loss or damage to the goods sold, whether such loss or damages caused or contributed to by any act neglect or default of the seller, its servants, employees or agents.

13. Notwithstanding any other terms and conditions, if within 14 days after the sale, Art Smart Art Auctions receives from the buyer notice in writing, accompanied by the purchased work (in the same condition as at the time of sale) and 2 written opinions of competent experts or authorities that the purchased work is a forgery, the purchase price shall be refunded if Art Smart Art Auctions (acting reasonably) is satisfied that the relevant purchased work is a forgery.

14. Whilst every care has been taken in advertising, and in the compilation of this catalogue, Art Smart Art Auctions and/or sellers accept no responsibility for any misdescription and make no warranty whatsoever. Measurements and estimate values are approximate and intended only as a guide to prospective buyers.

15. The buyer is wholly responsible for any damage to property or injury to persons incurred during the removal of a lot or lots purchased.

16. Members of the public attend at their own risk, no responsibility is accepted for any accident, loss or damage.

Reminder:

* A buyer’s premium of 17.5% applies for eftpos, mastercard and visa – no Amex or Diners accepted

* A buyer’s premium of 15% applies for cash – no cheques accepted

* All items sold must be paid for in full and taken on the day of the auction, after the auction has finished

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Lot # Description Estimate Hammer

1. African hand carved decorative masks (2x)

10-20

2. Vintage PNG carved crocodile with shell eyes

10-20

3. Vintage East Sumba Indonesia 'Tribal Wife' carving

10-20

4. Vintage Indonesian hand carved standing figure

10-20

5. Vintage Indonesian hand carved seated figure

10-20

6. Vintage PNG crocodile bowl carving. Amazing detailed single piece carving with shell eyes

60-80

7. PNG Massim Bowl with intricate carvings

50-100

8. PNG detailed woven cane Yam masks (2x)

30-60

9. Vintage PNG Ancestor mask with fine carvings and shell eyes

40-60

10. Vintage PNG hooked beak totemic mask with painted ochre decoration and shell eyes (h-35cm)

40-60

11. Vintage PNG hooked beak totemic mask with painted ochre decoration (h-45cm)

50-70

12. Vintage PNG hand painted and carved mask with shell eyes

60-80

13. Vintage West African hand carved and painted mask

80-120

14. Vintage West African hand carved and very detailed mask with patina to painted areas including twine work

100-140

15. Vintage hardwood carved mask from Nepal.

100-200

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16. Northern Australian Didgeridoo with banded fish decoration. Great feature piece.

100-200

17. Vintage PNG double sided woven cane Yam ceremony mask with painted ochre and feather decoration

100-200

18. Vintage PNG standing figure from Palemeai Village, Sepik River. Mud applications with inlaid shells and grass skirt. Fantastic feature piece!

200-300

19. David Bromley (1960-) 'Friendship' ltd edition silkscreen, signed.

900-1300

20. Fred Cress (1938-2009) (Archibald Prize winner 1988) 'Chases II' ltd edition lithograph, signed & dated 88'

300-500

21. David Preston (1948-) 'Wildflowers' hand coloured linocut, ltd edition, signed & dated.

1000-1400

22. Tommy Watson (1935-) 'Wali' original ltd edition signed print with certificate details verso

600-800

23. Keith Looby (1940-) (Archibald Prize winner 1984) 'Justice' c.1978 Artist Proof edition, signed etching, from the 'History of Australia' series.

400-600

24. Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) 'Riverbend series with Ned Kelly' c.1981 ltd edition lithograph signed, from the 1964 original painting.

1000-1400

25. Arthur Boyd (1920-1999) 'Bundanon Landscape' ltd edition lithograph signed.

800-1200

26. John Olsen (1928-) 'Falling Frog' (Archibald Prize winner 2005) ltd edition signed print (Olsen Gallery stock# 7274)

1800-2200

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27. Gordon Richards (1953-) 'Embrace Me' acrylic on canvas with studio stamp lower left & signed verso, 122 x 102 cm (see attached current gallery catalogue listings for the artist)

2000-4000

28. Werner Filipich (1943-) 'Fairlight Beach' oil on canvas board, titled & signed.

600-800

29. Fred Cress (1938-2009) (Archibald Prize winner 1988) 'Chases' ltd edition colour lithograph, signed & dated 88'

300-500

30. Fred Cress (1938-2009) (Archibald Prize winner 1988) 'Illusions' ltd edition colour lithograph, signed & dated 88'

300-500

31. Reggie Biggibilla (1947-) 'Brolga Murritha Namoi' ltd edition print signed.

200-300

32. Mia Oatley (highly regarded local contemporary artist) 'Beach Girl' oil on canvas, signed.

700-1000

33. Rhona Stevens 'House in Landscape' watercolour, signed.

20-40

34. Antonia Black (1938-) (AUS) (lives and teaches in Europe) 'Sunset & Water, Kalkan Turkey' watercolour signed & dated

20-40

35. Machteld Hali ( highly regarded South Coast NSW printmaker) 'What Angel Wakes me from my Flowery Bed' ltd edition collagraph, signed.

80-120

36. Joan Cole '10 Lindun Terrace' 27 January 1976, ltd edition signed coloured linocut on rice paper.

50-100

37. Margaret Preston (1875-1963) 'Bird of Paradise' c.1925 decorative print of the original hand coloured woodcut.

80-120

38. Gerald George Ansdell (working 1920's) 'A corner of the beach, Balmoral' original etching, signed.

180-260

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39. James Squire Morgan (1886-1974) 'The Slip Rails' c.1923 ltd edition signed etching with period frame.

100-200

40. Austin Platt (1912-2003) 'Emu Head, Centennial Park' ltd edition etching signed.

100-200

41. Henry Benjamin Roberts (UK) (1832-1915) 'Flower Seller' watercolour signed & dated 1888 with period frame and glass.

200-300

42. Antique Hand Coloured Engravings (5x) and (1x) lithograph of Rugby subject. See individual details attached for each and all being over 100x years old.

300-400

43. Arthur Milton McIntyre (1945-2003) 'Tide Followers' c.1964 screenprint signed & inscribed 'TT2E', (which was probably the university art class between 1963-1966.) Included is 'Arthur McIntyre, Bad Blood 1960-2000. (comprehensive biographical and exhibition publication)

200-400

44. Harold Byrne (1899-1966) 'Ballerinas' c.1940's signed watercolour.

100-200

45. Ruben Del Rosario 'Painted Lady' ltd edition aquatint etching, signed & dated 1977.

100-200

46. Margaret Preston (1875-1963) 'Anemones' c.1925 decorative print of the original coloured woodcut.

60-80

47. David Bromley (1960-) 'Gillian with Flowers' Artist Proof edition screenprint, signed.

900-1300

48. Fred Cress (1938-2009) (Archibald Prize winner 1988) 'Blue Vase' ltd edition colour lithograph, signed & dated 89'.

300-500

49. Fred Cress (1938-2009) (Archibald Prize winner 1988) 'Apple and Plate' ltd edition colour lithograph, signed & dated 89'

300-500

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50. Charles Blackman (1928-) 'Orpheus' original ltd edition signed print.

400-600

51. Kasey Sealy (1961-) 'Blue & Gold Glow, Middle Harbour' oil on board, signed, with title verso.

600-800

52. John Samuel Watkins (1866-1942) 'Female Nude' oil on canvas, c.1900 signed with original period frame. (this painting was possibly exhibited at the 1943 AGNSW memorial exhibition.)

600-1000

53. James Willebrant (1950-) 'Nobby's to the North' ltd edition screenprint, signed.

200-300

54. John Olsen (1928-) (Archibald Prize winner 2005) 'Frog Pond' ltd edition lithograph, signed. (highly collectable)

2400-2800

55. Lesley Pockley (1919-) 'Monastery' oil on board, signed. (from the Greece series) exhibited at the 1981 Manly Art Gallery Exhibition with entry exhibition details and a copy of the original catalogue verso.

600-800

56. Claude Pannka (1928-1972) 'Central Australian Landscape, Hermannsburg' large watercolour signed.

500-700

57. Frederick Arthur Jessup (1920-2007) 'Interior Still Life' mixed media signed & dated 1954.

400-800

58. Gombeaud 'Tahiti' 'Dancing Girl' c.1963 wonderful vintage retro hand painted print with period frame.

200-300

59. Ken Knight (1956-) 'Balmoral Beach' oil on canvas board, signed.

600-800

60. W D Bayley 'Looking towards Manly from Balmoral' watercolour signed & dated 1895. Significant local historic artwork. (NOTE: as referenced from the local evening news 7 April 1891 W D Bayley of the Sydney Money Order Office, won the award for the National Juvenile Industrial Exhibition 18-21 yrs category for painting & fine art.)

400-600

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61. Ray Crooke (1922-) (Archibald Prize winner 1969) 'Tahitian I' c.1973 ltd edition signed lithograph

500-700

62. Benjamin E.Minns (1864-1937) 'Landscape with Cattle' original signed watercolour with beautiful period frame.

600-1000

63. Kudditji Kngwarreye (1928-) 'My Country' c.2013 large 140 x 110 acrylic on canvas. Certificate, photo and signature verso. Highly collectable stunning artwork.

900-1300

64. Betty Mbitjana (1955-) (daughter of Minnie Pwerle) 'Body Paint Design' acrylic on canvas 90 x 70 signed with gallery certificate verso.

300-500

65. Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) Rodin Estate ltd edition lithographs (3x)

60-100

66. Ray Johnstone (1943-) (AUS,France) 'Lillie I' still life oil on canvas signed.

100-200

67. Ray Johnstone (1943-) (AUS,France) 'Lillie II' still life oil on canvas signed.

100-200

68. Peter Hickey (1943-) 'Harbour Dawn' ltd edition triptych aquatint etching of Mosman Bay, signed & dated.

200-400

69. David Preston (1948-) 'Daisies & Marigolds' ltd edition etching, signed & dated.

200-300

70. David Preston (1948-) 'Sunflowers in the Sun' ltd edition etching, signed & dated.

250-350

71. David Preston (1948-) 'Kangaroo Paw and Bottlebrush' ltd edition etching, signed & dated.

200-300

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72. Gwenda McDougall (AUS) 'Majolica Elephant' watercolour & mixed media (from the Auricula series), signed.

200-300

73. Benjamin Chee Chee (1944-1977) (native Canadian) Untitled 'Geese subject' c.1975 ltd edition silkscreen, signed.

200-300

74. Charles Lewis (1926-) 'Beauty & Travail I' gouache on board, signed c.1969 (Ann Von Bertouch Gallery Newcastle details verso.)

60-100

75. Mirror - nice frame 20-40

76. Seraphina Martin (1954-) (Syd. artist) 'Earth Mother' ltd edition coloured linocut

50-100

77. Machteld Hali (highly regarded south coast NSW printmaker) 'Red Fingers' Artist Proof edition collagraph signed.

80-120

78. Gary Shead (1942-) (Archibald Prize winner 1993) 'The Arabian Tree' from the Ern Malley suite. ltd edition 35/99 etching, signed.

400-600

79. Gary Shead (1942-) (Archibald prize winner 1993) 'Death of Ern' from the Ern Malley suite. ltd edition 35/99 etching, signed.

400-600

80. Gary Shead (1942-) (Archibald Prize winner 1993) 'The Poets' from the Ern Malley suite. ltd edition 35/99 etching, signed.

400-600

81. Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) decorative print

80-120

82. David Preston(1948-)'Mt Keira' c.1987 ltd edition & signed coloured etching.

200-300

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83. Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Decorative print with Holdsworth Gallery details verso.

80-120

84. Nada Herman Whitkamp (Avalon artist and granddaughter of Sali Herman) 'The Spit View Over Clontarf' 1.5 x 1m. Oil on canvas, signed with gallery price verso of $3300

1000-2000

85. Mia Oatley (highly regarded local contemporary artist) 'Summer Girl' mixed media, signed.

400-600

86. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) 'Marilyn' Decorative print.

300-400