Art+Object is delighted to present the two-volume catalogue for the landmark sale of the collection of Peter Tatham and Adrian Burr. The auction will take place across two days, the dates for which have been revised due to Covid-19 restrictions, to November 13th and November 14th.
Please note that the buyer's premium for this auction is 18% of the hammer price plus GST on the buyer's premium (total of 20.7%).
Renowned as one of this country’s greatest art collectors and philanthropists, Adrian Burr, together with his partner Peter Tatham, assembled a collection that encompassed the finest quality New Zealand and international art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Adrian and Peter were founding benefactors of the ASB Waterfront Theatre, and their support of The Arts Foundation is recognised with a Laureate Award in their names. They were long-term Patrons of Auckland Art Gallery and members of the Chairman’s Council group of Major Foundation Donors that helped fund the gallery re-build which opened in 2009. Their generosity extended beyond the arts to encompass support for environmental issues, sport and mental health.
Intensely private yet fiercely passionate, their collection has been seen by very few and consists of many of the finest examples held outside of museums, by many of our most distinguished artists, including: Frances Hodgkins, Bill Hammond, Colin McCahon, Paul Dibble, Séraphine Pick, Shane Cotton, Ans Westra, Michael Parekōwhai, Chris Charteris, Russell Clark, Callum Innes, Dick Frizzell, Max Gimblett, Ngaio Marsh and many, many more.
Please note that the buyer's premium for this auction is 18% of the hammer price plus GST on the buyer's premium (total of 20.7%).
Renowned as one of this country’s greatest art collectors and philanthropists, Adrian Burr, together with his partner Peter Tatham, assembled a collection that encompassed the finest quality New Zealand and international art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Adrian and Peter were founding benefactors of the ASB Waterfront Theatre, and their support of The Arts Foundation is recognised with a Laureate Award in their names. They were long-term Patrons of Auckland Art Gallery and members of the Chairman’s Council group of Major Foundation Donors that helped fund the gallery re-build which opened in 2009. Their generosity extended beyond the arts to encompass support for environmental issues, sport and mental health.
Intensely private yet fiercely passionate, their collection has been seen by very few and consists of many of the finest examples held outside of museums, by many of our most distinguished artists, including: Frances Hodgkins, Bill Hammond, Colin McCahon, Paul Dibble, Séraphine Pick, Shane Cotton, Ans Westra, Michael Parekōwhai, Chris Charteris, Russell Clark, Callum Innes, Dick Frizzell, Max Gimblett, Ngaio Marsh and many, many more.
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Chris Charteris 'The Navigators'

76
Chris Charteris 'The Navigators'
Est.
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$16,000
Séraphine Pick 'Girl (With Offered Eyes)'

80
Séraphine Pick 'Girl (With Offered Eyes)'
Est.
$55,000 - $75,000
Sold
$52,000
Jacqueline Fraser 'That Tight-Rope Walker Holds her Eyes Widen Open with Super Glue, Crap'

81
Jacqueline Fraser 'That Tight-Rope Walker Holds her Eyes Widen Open with Super Glue, Crap'
Est.
$20,000 - $30,000
Sold
$26,000
Callum Innes 'Exposed Painting Dioxazine Violet'

82
Callum Innes 'Exposed Painting Dioxazine Violet'
Est.
$45,000 - $65,000
Passed
Geoff Thornley 'Untitled No. 11'

83
Geoff Thornley 'Untitled No. 11'
Est.
$22,000 - $32,000
Sold
$20,000
Dane Mitchell 'Astronomical Smithereens'

85
Dane Mitchell 'Astronomical Smithereens'
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Sold
$17,000
Bill Hammond 'and Denis O’Connor 'The Emissary'

88
Bill Hammond 'and Denis O’Connor 'The Emissary'
Est.
$8,000 - $12,000
Sold
$13,000
Denis O’Connor and John Reynolds 'Gabriel'
89
Denis O’Connor and John Reynolds 'Gabriel'
Est.
$12,000 - $18,000
Passed
Denis O’Connor 'The blindness of history in my eyes...'

90
Denis O’Connor 'The blindness of history in my eyes...'
Est.
$40,000 - $60,000
Sold
$36,000
Dick Frizzell 'Waiheke Island – East Coast'

91
Dick Frizzell 'Waiheke Island – East Coast'
Est.
$12,000 - $18,000
Sold
$37,000
Dick Frizzell 'Roma Funerary Urns – Pisa'

92
Dick Frizzell 'Roma Funerary Urns – Pisa'
Est.
$12,000 - $18,000
Sold
$9,000
Natalie Guy 'Form for Modern Interior No. 3'

95
Natalie Guy 'Form for Modern Interior No. 3'
Est.
$2,000 - $4,000
Sold
$3,800
Natalie Guy 'Form for Modern Interior No. 3'

96
Natalie Guy 'Form for Modern Interior No. 3'
Est.
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$6,500
John Reynolds 'Stairs to Heaven'

97
John Reynolds 'Stairs to Heaven'
Est.
$11,000 - $17,000
Sold
$19,500
Tony de Lautour 'Head Count No. 10'

98
Tony de Lautour 'Head Count No. 10'
Est.
$14,000 - $20,000
Sold
$22,000
Harry Watson 'Give me a daisy do'

99
Harry Watson 'Give me a daisy do'
Est.
$5,000 - $8,000
Sold
$15,000
Chiara Corbelletto 'La Casa Del Giorno E Della Notte (House of the Day and of the Night)'

100
Chiara Corbelletto 'La Casa Del Giorno E Della Notte (House of the Day and of the Night)'
Est.
$5,000 - $8,000
Sold
$3,500
Robert Bourdon 'Keeping the Faith'

103
Robert Bourdon 'Keeping the Faith'
Est.
$5,500 - $8,500
Sold
$25,000
Terry Stringer 'Woman in Hat of 1945'

104
Terry Stringer 'Woman in Hat of 1945'
Est.
$5,000 - $8,000
Sold
$10,000
Gui Taccetti 'Veu (Vail) from Inferno (2019)'

105
Gui Taccetti 'Veu (Vail) from Inferno (2019)'
Est.
$6,000 - $9,000
Sold
$7,000
Paula Paul Mirrayarrngka Makalmakaliyarrngk 'Burrkunda'

109
Paula Paul Mirrayarrngka Makalmakaliyarrngk 'Burrkunda'
Est.
$6,000 - $9,000
Sold
$9,000