*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%).
Art+Object is pleased to present the catalogue for its final art auction for 2021.
This catalogue is headlined by one of Gordon Walters finest ever ‘Koru’ paintings, Koru (1971), which bares the esteemed provenance of being acquired from the artist by legendary New Zealand art dealer, Peter McLeavey. The painting featured in the recent ‘New Vision’ exhibition as well as the 1983 retrospective of the artist’s work curated by Michael Dunn. It is the largest ‘Koru’ painting the artist ever completed. Another highlight is one of Bill Hammond’s finest ‘Cave’ paintings, Signal Box: A Convocation of Eagles, Cave Painting No. 7.
The catalogue also includes the collection of the Fitzherbert Post-Impressionist Society art buying group whose collection includes works by Guy Ngan, John Pule, Hariata Ropata Tangahoe, Robert Ellis, Tony de Lautour and others. Further highlights include works by Billy Apple, Dave McCracken, Ralph Hotere, Fiona Pardington, Phil Price, Allen Maddox, Jacqueline Fraser and many more.
Art+Object is pleased to present the catalogue for its final art auction for 2021.
This catalogue is headlined by one of Gordon Walters finest ever ‘Koru’ paintings, Koru (1971), which bares the esteemed provenance of being acquired from the artist by legendary New Zealand art dealer, Peter McLeavey. The painting featured in the recent ‘New Vision’ exhibition as well as the 1983 retrospective of the artist’s work curated by Michael Dunn. It is the largest ‘Koru’ painting the artist ever completed. Another highlight is one of Bill Hammond’s finest ‘Cave’ paintings, Signal Box: A Convocation of Eagles, Cave Painting No. 7.
The catalogue also includes the collection of the Fitzherbert Post-Impressionist Society art buying group whose collection includes works by Guy Ngan, John Pule, Hariata Ropata Tangahoe, Robert Ellis, Tony de Lautour and others. Further highlights include works by Billy Apple, Dave McCracken, Ralph Hotere, Fiona Pardington, Phil Price, Allen Maddox, Jacqueline Fraser and many more.
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Richard Killeen 'Beach Collection'

37
Richard Killeen 'Beach Collection'
Est.
$4,500 - $6,500
Sold
$4,000
Andrew McLeod 'Observing Young Woman’s Dress Sense'

38
Andrew McLeod 'Observing Young Woman’s Dress Sense'
Est.
$8,000 - $14,000
Passed
Graham Fletcher 'Untitled (Clubs, Basket, Beater and Feather Helmet)'

39
Graham Fletcher 'Untitled (Clubs, Basket, Beater and Feather Helmet)'
Est.
$12,000 - $18,000
Sold
$11,000
Peter Robinson 'We are the world'

40
Peter Robinson 'We are the world'
Est.
$25,000 - $40,000
Sold
$25,000
Reuben Paterson 'The First Slut is the Deepest'

44
Reuben Paterson 'The First Slut is the Deepest'
Est.
$15,000 - $22,000
Passed
Stephen Bambury 'Necessary Correction'

46
Stephen Bambury 'Necessary Correction'
Est.
$25,000 - $35,000
Sold
$25,000
Oliver Perkins 'Who’s afraid of walking Frida (Licorice Version) 2015'

47
Oliver Perkins 'Who’s afraid of walking Frida (Licorice Version) 2015'
Est.
$12,000 - $18,000
Sold
$12,000
Milan Mrkusich 'Painting Orange, 2003'

49
Milan Mrkusich 'Painting Orange, 2003'
Est.
$50,000 - $75,000
Sold
$50,000
Michael Parekōwhai 'Le Quesnoy from the Consolation of Philosophy Piko nei te matenga '

51
Michael Parekōwhai 'Le Quesnoy from the Consolation of Philosophy Piko nei te matenga '
Est.
$20,000 - $30,000
Sold
$29,000
Michael Parekōwhai 'Fish Lane from the Consolation of Philosophy Piko nei te matenga'

52
Michael Parekōwhai 'Fish Lane from the Consolation of Philosophy Piko nei te matenga'
Est.
$20,000 - $30,000
Sold
$42,000
Brent Wong 'Untitled Landscape'

53
Brent Wong 'Untitled Landscape'
Est.
$55,000 - $75,000
Sold
$92,000
David McCracken 'Nice Round Figure No. 2'

54
David McCracken 'Nice Round Figure No. 2'
Est.
$22,000 - $32,000
Sold
$36,000
Bill Hammond 'Signal Box: A Convocation of Eagles, Cave Painting No. 7'

57
Bill Hammond 'Signal Box: A Convocation of Eagles, Cave Painting No. 7'
Est.
$450,000 - $650,000
Sold
$560,000
Fiona Pardington 'Davis Kea Wings (Below)'

59
Fiona Pardington 'Davis Kea Wings (Below)'
Est.
$70,000 - $100,000
Sold
$61,000
Ralph Hotere 'Black Painting - Green/Blue IV'

60
Ralph Hotere 'Black Painting - Green/Blue IV'
Est.
$65,000 - $85,000
Sold
$55,000
Pat Hanly 'Pacific Hope Vessel'

62
Pat Hanly 'Pacific Hope Vessel'
Est.
$120,000 - $160,000
Sold
$95,000
Len Castle 'Rare Oversize Branch Vase'

67
Len Castle 'Rare Oversize Branch Vase'
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Sold
$12,000
Ed Ruscha 'Real Estate Opportunities (1970)'

68
Ed Ruscha 'Real Estate Opportunities (1970)'
Est.
$3,000 - $6,000
Passed
Jacqueline Fraser 'Oscar de la Renta'

69
Jacqueline Fraser 'Oscar de la Renta'
Est.
$18,000 - $26,000
Sold
$14,000
Shane Cotton 'A Red Lord’s Prayer (Dark to Light)'

72
Shane Cotton 'A Red Lord’s Prayer (Dark to Light)'
Est.
$6,000 - $9,000
Sold
$7,000