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:
1. The buyer’s premium for this auction is 20% of the hammer price plus GST on the buyer’s premium (total of 23% of the hammer price). This is to be paid on top of any successful bid. The buyer must pay the full amount due not later than 5 days after the auction date.
2. Under the Protected Objects Act 1975, only Registered Collectors of Taonga Tūturu can bid on lots with a Y registration. Interested bidders who are not currently registered, you can apply here: https://mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/protected-objects/taongatuturu. For any assistance, please contact us: info@artandobject.co.nz or 093544646.
3. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition (some items may be described with A/F, which means “all faults”). The estimates always reflect the condition of a lot. All property is sold “as is” without warranty of any kind by art+object. Bidders who are unable to inspect the items in person are welcome to request additional information at: info@artandobject.co.nz or 093544646.
4. The link to our full Terms and Conditions can be found on the app menu or at the bottom of each page on the desktop website. We would recommend that first time and/or overseas bidders familiarise themselves with our Conditions, especially with our SUBJECT BIDS practice (point no. 11, which stands also for timed-online auctions).
5. Packing and courier options are available at buyer’s risk and expense. We’ll be in touch after the auction to arrange.
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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.
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:
1. The buyer’s premium for this auction is 20% of the hammer price plus GST on the buyer’s premium (total of 23% of the hammer price). This is to be paid on top of any successful bid. The buyer must pay the full amount due not later than 5 days after the auction date.
2. Under the Protected Objects Act 1975, only Registered Collectors of Taonga Tūturu can bid on lots with a Y registration. Interested bidders who are not currently registered, you can apply here: https://mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/protected-objects/taongatuturu. For any assistance, please contact us: info@artandobject.co.nz or 093544646.
3. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition (some items may be described with A/F, which means “all faults”). The estimates always reflect the condition of a lot. All property is sold “as is” without warranty of any kind by art+object. Bidders who are unable to inspect the items in person are welcome to request additional information at: info@artandobject.co.nz or 093544646.
4. The link to our full Terms and Conditions can be found on the app menu or at the bottom of each page on the desktop website. We would recommend that first time and/or overseas bidders familiarise themselves with our Conditions, especially with our SUBJECT BIDS practice (point no. 11, which stands also for timed-online auctions).
5. Packing and courier options are available at buyer’s risk and expense. We’ll be in touch after the auction to arrange.
_____________
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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Auckland Exhibition 'Industrial and Mining Exhibition Official Handbook and Catalogue'

95
Auckland Exhibition 'Industrial and Mining Exhibition Official Handbook and Catalogue'
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$75
Broadsheet - Wellington [1845] 'Fancy Dress Ball...'
![Broadsheet - Wellington [1845] 'Fancy Dress Ball...'](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/1lFu-4-17QZ8N/4-BXM43I/191-96.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
96
Broadsheet - Wellington [1845] 'Fancy Dress Ball...'
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$550
Wellington Journals [First 3 Issues]
![Wellington Journals [First 3 Issues]](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/ATwW-4-17QZ8N/4-BXM43K/191-97.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
97
Wellington Journals [First 3 Issues]
Starting Bid: $120
Est.
$250 - $350
Ended
Robert Burford 'Description of a view of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand'

98
Robert Burford 'Description of a view of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand'
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$700
Lieutenant F.W. Mackenzie 'Overland from Auckland to Wellington in 1853'

99
Lieutenant F.W. Mackenzie 'Overland from Auckland to Wellington in 1853'
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$425
A.P.W Thomas 'Report on the Eruption of Tarawera and Rotomahana, N.Z.'

100
A.P.W Thomas 'Report on the Eruption of Tarawera and Rotomahana, N.Z.'
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$325
Henry Selfe Selfe/ John Marshman [Agents] 'Canterbury, New Zealand in 1864'
![Henry Selfe Selfe/ John Marshman [Agents] 'Canterbury, New Zealand in 1864'](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/m8YC-4-17QZ8N/4-BXM43S/191-101.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
101
Henry Selfe Selfe/ John Marshman [Agents] 'Canterbury, New Zealand in 1864'
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$150
James Busby 'Our Colonial Empire and the Case of New Zealand'

103
James Busby 'Our Colonial Empire and the Case of New Zealand'
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$130
William Cottrell 'Furniture of the New Zealand Colonial Era'

104
William Cottrell 'Furniture of the New Zealand Colonial Era'
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$220
George L. Craik 'The New Zealanders'

105
George L. Craik 'The New Zealanders'
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$325
Richard A. Cruise 'Journal of a Ten Months’ Residence in New Zealand'

106
Richard A. Cruise 'Journal of a Ten Months’ Residence in New Zealand'
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$550
Richard A. Cruise 'Journal of a Ten Months’ Residence in New Zealand'

107
Richard A. Cruise 'Journal of a Ten Months’ Residence in New Zealand'
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$280
Ernest Deiffenbach 'Travels in New Zealand'

108
Ernest Deiffenbach 'Travels in New Zealand'
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$475
Ernest Dieffenbach 'Travels in New Zealand'

109
Ernest Dieffenbach 'Travels in New Zealand'
Starting Bid: $140
Est.
$300 - $400
Ended
Augustus Earle [Association Copy] 'A Narrative of a Nine Months’ Residence in New Zealand...'
![Augustus Earle [Association Copy] 'A Narrative of a Nine Months’ Residence in New Zealand...'](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/v9dG-4-17QZ8N/4-BXM44A/191-110.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
110
Augustus Earle [Association Copy] 'A Narrative of a Nine Months’ Residence in New Zealand...'
Est.
$800 - $1,000
Sold
$1,150
Augustus Earle 'A Narrative of a Nine Months’ Residence in New Zealand...'

111
Augustus Earle 'A Narrative of a Nine Months’ Residence in New Zealand...'
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$400
Charles Hursthouse 'New Zealand. The “Britain of the South”.'

114
Charles Hursthouse 'New Zealand. The “Britain of the South”.'
Est.
$200 - $250
Sold
$100
Thomson W. Leys [Editor] 'Early History of New Zealand. Brett’s Historical Series.'
![Thomson W. Leys [Editor] 'Early History of New Zealand. Brett’s Historical Series.'](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/RjWr-4-17QZ8N/4-BXM44K/191-115.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
115
Thomson W. Leys [Editor] 'Early History of New Zealand. Brett’s Historical Series.'
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$130
Charles Heaphy 'Narrative of a Residence in Various Parts of New Zealand'

116
Charles Heaphy 'Narrative of a Residence in Various Parts of New Zealand'
Est.
$600 - $1,000
Sold
$700
F.E. Maning 'Old New Zealand; A Tale of the Good Old Times by a Pakeha Maori.'

117
F.E. Maning 'Old New Zealand; A Tale of the Good Old Times by a Pakeha Maori.'
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$220
John Liddiard Nicholas 'Narrative of a Voyage to New Zealand'

118
John Liddiard Nicholas 'Narrative of a Voyage to New Zealand'
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$325
F.E. Maning [Association Copy] 'Old New Zealand...'
![F.E. Maning [Association Copy] 'Old New Zealand...'](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/MmtF-4-17QZ8N/4-BXM44S/191-119.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
119
F.E. Maning [Association Copy] 'Old New Zealand...'
Est.
$200 - $250
Sold
$280
House of Commons Report 1838 - The Present State of the Islands of New Zealand

120
House of Commons Report 1838 - The Present State of the Islands of New Zealand
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$450
John Liddiard Nicholas 'Narrative of a Voyage to New Zealand, performed in the years 1814 and 1815'

121
John Liddiard Nicholas 'Narrative of a Voyage to New Zealand, performed in the years 1814 and 1815'
Est.
$800 - $1,000
Sold
$450
R.A. Oliver 'Sketches in New Zealand.'

122
R.A. Oliver 'Sketches in New Zealand.'
Starting Bid: $100
Est.
$200 - $300
Ended
Somerset Playne 'New Zealand [Ao-Tea-Roa]...'
![Somerset Playne 'New Zealand [Ao-Tea-Roa]...'](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/Ay3b-4-17QZ8N/4-BXM451/191-123.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
123
Somerset Playne 'New Zealand [Ao-Tea-Roa]...'
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$100
John Savage 'Some Account of New Zealand;'

124
John Savage 'Some Account of New Zealand;'
Est.
$2,000 - $2,500
Sold
$1,600
Rose Young with Heather Curnow and Michael King 'G. F. von Tempsky'

126
Rose Young with Heather Curnow and Michael King 'G. F. von Tempsky'
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$400
Dandeson Coates [2 Pamphlets] - New Zealand Company
![Dandeson Coates [2 Pamphlets] - New Zealand Company](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/VZcd-4-17QZ8N/4-BXM45B/191-128.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
128
Dandeson Coates [2 Pamphlets] - New Zealand Company
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$50
New Zealand Company: Embarkation Order - Application No 3406-78

129
New Zealand Company: Embarkation Order - Application No 3406-78
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$420