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191 The Collection of John Elliot Lawford | Part 1: Live Auction (Lot 1-94)
Live Auction
Live bidding began: Dec 5, 2023 at 2 PM NZDT
Auckland | 93 Lots
Art+Object is delighted to present our final auction of 2023, The Collection of John Elliot Lawford (1933 – 2020). The auction will be held in two parts:
Part 1 (lot 1-94) will be auctioned live in our premises (3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland) on Tuesday 5 December at 2pm.
Part 2 (lot 95-432) will be held exclusively online and will begin closing on Tuesday 5 December from 5pm.

NOTES FOR BIDDERS:
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John Elliot Lawford (‘Johnny’) was a mainstay of the New Zealand auction and gallery community for many years, assembling one of the country’s most extensive and interesting collections of New Zealand paintings and prints, rare books and taonga. Born in 1933, Lawford travelled extensively for some sixty years procuring orders for the family business firm C.E Lawford, importers and merchants of hardware and tools. During this time he frequented salerooms around New Zealand and the world, pursuing his passion for collection and repatriating items to New Zealand of national significance. The collection includes historical paintings, an exceedingly rare copy of Edward J Wakefield’s 'Illustrations to Adventure in New Zealand' (London, 1845) with colour lithographs, a pair of 19th Century Huia birds mounted in vintage case, and a large pre-European pounamu adze.
3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland
On view every day from Thursday 30 November until the auction on Tuesday 5 December, 9am-5pm weekdays and 11am-4pm Sat-Sun
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Artist Unknown 'Portrait of Captain Bligh, H.M.S. Bounty'
Artist Unknown 'Portrait of Captain Bligh, H.M.S. Bounty'
1
Artist Unknown 'Portrait of Captain Bligh, H.M.S. Bounty'
Est.
$1,500 - $3,000
Sold
$4,750
Artist Unknown 'A clipper ship in full sail flying a United States ensign'
Artist Unknown 'A clipper ship in full sail flying a United States ensign'
2
Artist Unknown 'A clipper ship in full sail flying a United States ensign'
Est.
$2,000 - $4,000
Sold
$1,000
Edward Ashworth 'The Residence of Colonel Robert H. Wynyard...'
Edward Ashworth 'The Residence of Colonel Robert H. Wynyard...'
3
Edward Ashworth 'The Residence of Colonel Robert H. Wynyard...'
Est.
$15,000 - $20,000
Sold
$12,500
Charles D. Barraud 'The Reverand Samuel Williams Residence…'
Charles D. Barraud 'The Reverand Samuel Williams Residence…'
4
Charles D. Barraud 'The Reverand Samuel Williams Residence…'
Est.
$2,000 - $4,000
Sold
$2,800
Francesco Bartolozzi 'Omai a Native of Ulaietea'
Francesco Bartolozzi 'Omai a Native of Ulaietea'
5
Francesco Bartolozzi 'Omai a Native of Ulaietea'
Est.
$3,000 - $4,000
Sold
$4,200
Charles D. Barraud 'Exploring Party, Lake Wakatipu, Central Otago'
Charles D. Barraud 'Exploring Party, Lake Wakatipu, Central Otago'
6
Charles D. Barraud 'Exploring Party, Lake Wakatipu, Central Otago'
Est.
$20,000 - $25,000
Sold
$23,000
After Sir William Beechey 'Ellen Smith of Nottingham'
After Sir William Beechey 'Ellen Smith of Nottingham'
7
After Sir William Beechey 'Ellen Smith of Nottingham'
Est.
$2,000 - $6,000
Sold
$5,500
Nicholas Chevalier 'South Sea Beauty'
Nicholas Chevalier 'South Sea Beauty'
8
Nicholas Chevalier 'South Sea Beauty'
Est.
$4,000 - $7,000
Sold
$3,000
John Cleveley [after] 'Views in the South Seas'
John Cleveley [after] 'Views in the South Seas'
9
John Cleveley [after] 'Views in the South Seas'
Est.
$8,000 - $12,000
Sold
$6,000
Chinese Artist Unknown 'A British clipper off a China trade port'
Chinese Artist Unknown 'A British clipper off a China trade port'
10
Chinese Artist Unknown 'A British clipper off a China trade port'
Est.
$1,000 - $2,000
Passed
Chinese Artist Unknown 'The British ship ‘The Jessie Mc Donald. Entering Hong Kong’'
Chinese Artist Unknown 'The British ship ‘The Jessie Mc Donald. Entering Hong Kong’'
11
Chinese Artist Unknown 'The British ship ‘The Jessie Mc Donald. Entering Hong Kong’'
Est.
$2,000 - $4,000
Sold
$3,250
Chinese Artist Unknown 'The British clipper Holmsdale off a China trade port'
Chinese Artist Unknown 'The British clipper Holmsdale off a China trade port'
12
Chinese Artist Unknown 'The British clipper Holmsdale off a China trade port'
Est.
$2,000 - $4,000
Passed
William Clark '‘The Malabar’, a Merchant vessel'
William Clark '‘The Malabar’, a Merchant vessel'
13
William Clark '‘The Malabar’, a Merchant vessel'
Est.
$2,000 - $4,000
Sold
$4,000
Robert H. Colebrook '‘East View of Seringapatam’ drawn on the spot'
Robert H. Colebrook '‘East View of Seringapatam’ drawn on the spot'
14
Robert H. Colebrook '‘East View of Seringapatam’ drawn on the spot'
Est.
$300 - $600
Sold
$1,400
Robert Dodd 'The Mutineers turning Lieutenant Bligh and the officers and crew adrift...'
Robert Dodd 'The Mutineers turning Lieutenant Bligh and the officers and crew adrift...'
15
Robert Dodd 'The Mutineers turning Lieutenant Bligh and the officers and crew adrift...'
Est.
$6,000 - $12,000
Sold
$4,500
After Robert Dodd 'The Mutineers turning Lieutenant Bligh and the officers adrift from the HMS Bounty'
After Robert Dodd 'The Mutineers turning Lieutenant Bligh and the officers adrift from the HMS Bounty'
16
After Robert Dodd 'The Mutineers turning Lieutenant Bligh and the officers adrift from the HMS Bounty'
Est.
$1,500 - $3,000
Sold
$1,200
Louis I. Duperrey 'Établissement de missionnaires anglais à Kidikidi (Nouvelle-Zélande)'
Louis I. Duperrey 'Établissement de missionnaires anglais à Kidikidi (Nouvelle-Zélande)'
17
Louis I. Duperrey 'Établissement de missionnaires anglais à Kidikidi (Nouvelle-Zélande)'
Est.
$500 - $800
Sold
$1,000
James Baillie Fraser 'Six coloured aquatint prints...'
James Baillie Fraser 'Six coloured aquatint prints...'
18
James Baillie Fraser 'Six coloured aquatint prints...'
Est.
$800 - $1,600
Sold
$2,200
James Baillie Fraser 'View of the Opposite of Sulkhea Side…'
James Baillie Fraser 'View of the Opposite of Sulkhea Side…'
19
James Baillie Fraser 'View of the Opposite of Sulkhea Side…'
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$450
John W. Gear 'Their Majesties King Rheo Rhio and Queen Tamehamalu...'
John W. Gear 'Their Majesties King Rheo Rhio and Queen Tamehamalu...'
20
John W. Gear 'Their Majesties King Rheo Rhio and Queen Tamehamalu...'
Est.
$300 - $600
Sold
$250
John A. Gilfillan 'Interior of a Native Village or ‘Pā’, in New Zealand'
John A. Gilfillan 'Interior of a Native Village or ‘Pā’, in New Zealand'
21
John A. Gilfillan 'Interior of a Native Village or ‘Pā’, in New Zealand'
Est.
$1,000 - $3,000
Sold
$800
Colonel Charles Emilius Gold 'Keri - Keri Waterfall near Waitangi, Bay of Islands...'
Colonel Charles Emilius Gold 'Keri - Keri Waterfall near Waitangi, Bay of Islands...'
22
Colonel Charles Emilius Gold 'Keri - Keri Waterfall near Waitangi, Bay of Islands...'
Est.
$3,000 - $6,000
Sold
$2,700
John Gould & H.C. Ritcher 'Notornis Mantelli (Takehe)'
John Gould & H.C. Ritcher 'Notornis Mantelli (Takehe)'
23
John Gould & H.C. Ritcher 'Notornis Mantelli (Takehe)'
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$1,100
Thomas Gosse 'Transplanting of The Breadfruit Trees from Otaheite'
Thomas Gosse 'Transplanting of The Breadfruit Trees from Otaheite'
24
Thomas Gosse 'Transplanting of The Breadfruit Trees from Otaheite'
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Passed
Edwin Harris 'New Plymouth under Siege, 1860'
Edwin Harris 'New Plymouth under Siege, 1860'
25
Edwin Harris 'New Plymouth under Siege, 1860'
Est.
$25,000 - $30,000
Sold
$24,000
John Hayter 'Tamehamalu'
John Hayter 'Tamehamalu'
26
John Hayter 'Tamehamalu'
Est.
$300 - $600
Sold
$300
Samuel Howitt 'Four coloured aquatint prints'
Samuel Howitt 'Four coloured aquatint prints'
27
Samuel Howitt 'Four coloured aquatint prints'
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$1,300
Samuel Howitt '‘Rhinoceros Hunted by Elephants’ & ‘Decoy Elephants Catching a Male’'
Samuel Howitt '‘Rhinoceros Hunted by Elephants’ & ‘Decoy Elephants Catching a Male’'
28
Samuel Howitt '‘Rhinoceros Hunted by Elephants’ & ‘Decoy Elephants Catching a Male’'
Est.
$300 - $600
Sold
$1,100
74th Highland Regiment of Foot - Pennant with battle honours
74th Highland Regiment of Foot - Pennant with battle honours
29
74th Highland Regiment of Foot - Pennant with battle honours
Est.
$500 - $1,000
Sold
$1,700
John Jacobi 'Omai, A Native of the Island of Utietea'
John Jacobi 'Omai, A Native of the Island of Utietea'
30
John Jacobi 'Omai, A Native of the Island of Utietea'
Est.
$4,000 - $5,000
Sold
$7,250
John Kinder 'Melanesian Mission College, Kohimaramara...'
John Kinder 'Melanesian Mission College, Kohimaramara...'
31
John Kinder 'Melanesian Mission College, Kohimaramara...'
Est.
$8,000 - $16,000
Passed
Robert Laurie '‘The Poa’ [Tui]'
Robert Laurie '‘The Poa’ [Tui]'
32
Robert Laurie '‘The Poa’ [Tui]'
Est.
$15,000 - $20,000
Sold
$14,000
J. Mackay 'Merchant Vessel in full sail with steamer in left background'
J. Mackay 'Merchant Vessel in full sail with steamer in left background'
33
J. Mackay 'Merchant Vessel in full sail with steamer in left background'
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Passed
Albin Martin 'Imperial Troops Camp in the New Zealand Bush (1860)'
Albin Martin 'Imperial Troops Camp in the New Zealand Bush (1860)'
34
Albin Martin 'Imperial Troops Camp in the New Zealand Bush (1860)'
Est.
$4,000 - $8,000
Sold
$1,000
Francis McCracken 'Roses'
Francis McCracken 'Roses'
35
Francis McCracken 'Roses'
Est.
$6,000 - $8,000
Sold
$5,750
After Murillo 'The Flower Girl'
After Murillo 'The Flower Girl'
36
After Murillo 'The Flower Girl'
Est.
$2,000 - $6,000
Passed
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