IMPORTANT NOTES: The BUYER PREMIUM for this auction is 19% of the hammer price plus GST on the buyer’s premium (total of 21.85% 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.
LOT CONDITIONS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition (some items may have a very brief description of the fault or may be described with "AF", which means “as found”). 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.
LOT MEASUREMENTS: The measurements provided are of the artworks, not of their frames. You’re welcome to request frame measurements and images by contacting us as above.
FREIGHT: Packing and courier options are available at buyer’s risk and expense. We’ll be in touch after the auction to arrange.
BIDS UNDER RESERVE & HIGHEST SUBJECT BIDS: When the highest bid is below the vendor's reserve, this work may announced by the auctioneer as sold “subject to vendor's approval” or similar phrase. This signifies that the highest bidder will be the purchaser at the bid price if the vendor accepts this price. If this highest bid is accepted, then the purchaser has entered a contract to purchase the item at the bid price plus any relevant buyer’s premium. As we are not yet able to mark subject bids online, any subject bids will be confirmed by email soon after the auction.
The link to our full TERMS & CONDITIONS can be found on the app menu or at the bottom of each page on the desktop website. It is assumed that all bidders at auction have read and agreed to these conditions. Art+Object directors and staff are available to clarify any questions you may have: info@artandobject.co.nz or 093544646.
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Art+Object is pleased to present our first Important Paintings & Contemporary Art catalogue for 2025.
The catalogue features many notable, finely provenanced works by Aotearoa-New Zealand's leading artists. Highlights include major large-scale sculptural works by Paul Dibble and Phil Price. A major 1970s surrealist, abstract geometric 'sky form' painting by Brent Wong will appear on the auction market for the first time, alongside significant contemporary paintings by John Pule, Shane Cotton, Karl Maughan, Judy Millar and Bill Hammond. Another highlight is an exceedingly rare 1960s 'Op Art' painting by Victor Vasarely originally purchased in Paris and now held in a private Christchurch collection.
LOT CONDITIONS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition (some items may have a very brief description of the fault or may be described with "AF", which means “as found”). 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.
LOT MEASUREMENTS: The measurements provided are of the artworks, not of their frames. You’re welcome to request frame measurements and images by contacting us as above.
FREIGHT: Packing and courier options are available at buyer’s risk and expense. We’ll be in touch after the auction to arrange.
BIDS UNDER RESERVE & HIGHEST SUBJECT BIDS: When the highest bid is below the vendor's reserve, this work may announced by the auctioneer as sold “subject to vendor's approval” or similar phrase. This signifies that the highest bidder will be the purchaser at the bid price if the vendor accepts this price. If this highest bid is accepted, then the purchaser has entered a contract to purchase the item at the bid price plus any relevant buyer’s premium. As we are not yet able to mark subject bids online, any subject bids will be confirmed by email soon after the auction.
The link to our full TERMS & CONDITIONS can be found on the app menu or at the bottom of each page on the desktop website. It is assumed that all bidders at auction have read and agreed to these conditions. Art+Object directors and staff are available to clarify any questions you may have: info@artandobject.co.nz or 093544646.
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Art+Object is pleased to present our first Important Paintings & Contemporary Art catalogue for 2025.
The catalogue features many notable, finely provenanced works by Aotearoa-New Zealand's leading artists. Highlights include major large-scale sculptural works by Paul Dibble and Phil Price. A major 1970s surrealist, abstract geometric 'sky form' painting by Brent Wong will appear on the auction market for the first time, alongside significant contemporary paintings by John Pule, Shane Cotton, Karl Maughan, Judy Millar and Bill Hammond. Another highlight is an exceedingly rare 1960s 'Op Art' painting by Victor Vasarely originally purchased in Paris and now held in a private Christchurch collection.
3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland 1010
Preview: Wednesday 26 March, 5–7pm; then on view daily until the auction date, weekdays 9am-5pm, weekend 11am-4pm
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Ralph Hotere 'Port Chalmers Painting No. 2'

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Ralph Hotere 'Port Chalmers Painting No. 2'
Est.
$65,000 - $85,000
Sold
$86,000
Fiona Pardington 'Andrew’s Huia Pair Diptych'

38
Fiona Pardington 'Andrew’s Huia Pair Diptych'
Est.
$50,000 - $80,000
Sold
$50,000
Colin McCahon 'One (from the Numerals: First series)'

40
Colin McCahon 'One (from the Numerals: First series)'
Est.
$15,000 - $25,000
Sold
$17,000
Dick Frizzell 'Ben Nicholson Tiki'

41
Dick Frizzell 'Ben Nicholson Tiki'
Est.
$15,000 - $22,000
Sold
$14,000
Dick Frizzell 'Street Sleeping Men'

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Dick Frizzell 'Street Sleeping Men'
Est.
$14,000 - $20,000
Passed
Charles Tole 'Near Governor’s Bay'

49
Charles Tole 'Near Governor’s Bay'
Est.
$12,000 - $20,000
Sold
$15,000
Jacqueline Fahey 'The Expanding Shadow of Death'

53
Jacqueline Fahey 'The Expanding Shadow of Death'
Est.
$20,000 - $30,000
Passed
Milan Mrkusich 'Monochrome Blue 1978'

55
Milan Mrkusich 'Monochrome Blue 1978'
Est.
$20,000 - $30,000
Sold
$19,000
Michael Smither 'Joseph with Two Teeth'

56
Michael Smither 'Joseph with Two Teeth'
Est.
$25,000 - $35,000
Sold
$31,000
Amanda Gruenwald 'Green, Mauve, Pink'

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Amanda Gruenwald 'Green, Mauve, Pink'
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Passed
Alberto Garcia Alvarez '1976-28'

59
Alberto Garcia Alvarez '1976-28'
Est.
$8,000 - $12,000
Sold
$6,000
Richard Lewer 'Please Come Down from the Cross'

62
Richard Lewer 'Please Come Down from the Cross'
Est.
$4,500 - $6,500
Sold
$3,250
Horst P. Horst 'End of the Party, Rome, Italy'

65
Horst P. Horst 'End of the Party, Rome, Italy'
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$3,000
Toss Woollaston 'Burn Off on Mount'

66
Toss Woollaston 'Burn Off on Mount'
Est.
$20,000 - $30,000
Sold
$17,000
Toss Woollaston 'Untitled - View from Ruby Bay'

67
Toss Woollaston 'Untitled - View from Ruby Bay'
Est.
$8,000 - $14,000
Sold
$7,500
Michael Smither 'Boat on Green Lagoon'

68
Michael Smither 'Boat on Green Lagoon'
Est.
$5,000 - $8,000
Sold
$7,000