2013 MGA Fundraising auction catalogue

MGA

THE HOME OF AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY

FUNDRAISING DINNER & AUCTION

AUCTION ITEMS

FUNDRAISING AUCTION PREVIEW Although MGA is a facility of the City of Monash, we are required to independently fund a significant part of our operations and programming.

The MGA Fundraising Dinner and Auction plays a large part in our fundraising. This year’s auction and dinner will take place on Saturday 23 March in a gala event here at the gallery.

MGA’s success in the community and our continued development is attributed in no small part to generosity of the artists and donors who have contributed work to the auction this year.

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS AUCTION PREVIEW An exhibition of the works donated to the auction will be available for viewing at Monash Gallery of Art from Wednesday 13 March 2013 until Saturday 23 March 2013.

RESERVE PRICE The reserve price is the confidential minimum hammer price at which MGA and the donor have agreed to sell a Lot. If a reserve price is not realised MGA reserves the right to pass in the work on behalf of the artist.

Catalogue entries include pre-sale estimates intended as a guide for prospective buyers.

Unless stated otherwise items will be sold to the highest bidder at hammer price plus 10% GST with funds raised contributing towards the development, care, conservation and promotion of MGA’s leading collection of Australian photography.

FRAMED WORKS Please take into account when bidding that you will be purchasing the works framed. The cost of each frame is included in the purchase price.

COLLECTION OF ARTWORKS SOLD We ask that purchasers of large artworks arrange collection of purchases between 25–31 March 2013.

ABSENTEE BIDS Please complete the form available here http://mga.org.au/exhibition/view/exhibition/122 Absentee bids should be received at least 24 hours before the auction commences.

Lots will always be bought for the highest bid price. In the event of identical bids, the first bid received will take precedence. Always indicate a “top limit” amount to which you would bid if you were attending the auction yourself.

SUCCESSFUL BIDS Successful bids will be processed on the evening of Saturday 23 March 2013 with successful absentee bids also processed at this time and notified on Monday 25 March 2013 by phone or email.

PROCESSING BIDS MGA will not process bids without confirmed credit card details. Full payment is required before the artwork can be collected.

MGA accepts Visa, Mastercard, cheques, cash and EFTPOS. MGA cannot process transactions through Diners Club or American Express.

1. Anne ZAHALKA born Australia 1957 The alpinists 2007 chromogenic print 80.0 x 80.0 cm donated by the artist edition 4 of 10 estimate: $4 400–$5 200 Anne Zahalka is represnted by Arc One Gallery (Melbourne)

2. Georgia METAXAS born Australia 1974 Sleeper No 6 2008 from the series The sleepers ink-jet print 65.0 x 65.0 cm donated by the artist edition 2 of 10 estimate: $1 500–$2 000

3. Wesley STACEY born Australia Surfboards, Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross 1970–71 chromogenic print, printed 2013 40.0 x 40.0 cm donated by the artist courtesy Joseph Lebovic Gallery (Sydney) edition 5 of 15 estimate: $2 200–$2 700 Wesley Stacey is represented by Joseph Lebovic Gallery (Sydney)

4. Robert McFARLANE born Australia 1942 Bea nude 1978 gelatin silver print, printed 1990 21.6 x 14.8 cm donated by Richard King edition 7 of 8 estimate: $1 200–$1 500

5. FLY OVER MELBOURNE WITH PICTURE THIS BALLOONING AND ANDREW CHAPMAN In this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you and a friend will experience and photograph Melbourne in the best way possible. Take a Picture This Ballooning flight over Melbourne, including a champagne breakfast at Sofitel Melbourne, with well-known photographer Andrew Chapman. Andrew will take you through the tricks of aerial photography.

Generously donated by Picture This Ballooning and Andrew Chapman estimate: $2 000–$3 000

6. Robert ASHTON born Australia 1950 Wattle 2012 pigment ink-jet print 53.0 x 89.0 cm edition 2 donated by the artist estimate: $1 500–$2 000

7. Rennie ELLIS Australia 1940–2003 Carol Jerrems, Mozart Street 1970 chromogenic print, printed 2013 50.8 x 61.0 cm donated by the Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive (Melbourne) Rennie Ellis is represented by Mossgreen Gallery (Melbourne) and Josef Lebovic Gallery (Sydney) edition 14 of 60 estimate: $2 500–$3 500

8. Jacky REDGATE born United Kingdom 1955, arrived Australia 1967 STRAIGHTCUT #12 2002 chromogenic print 75.0 x 95.0 cm donated by the artist edition 2 of 5 estimate: $6 000–$8 000 Jacky Redgate is represented by WILLIAM WRIGHT // ARTISTS (Sydney) and Arc One Gallery (Melbourne)

9. Jesse MARLOW born Australia 1978 Swan Lake 2013 ink-jet print 68.0 x 105.0 cm donated by the artist edition 1 of 10 estimate: $2 000–$3 000 Jesse Marlow is represented by Anna Pappas Gallery (Melbourne)

10. CURATE YOUR OWN EXHIBITION AT MGA Develop an exhibition of photographs from MGA’s nationally significant collection of Australian photography. Working with MGA staff, you will curate an exhibition as part of MGA’s exhibition program. This is one for the collectors: the exhibition might also include work from your own collection. estimate: $2 000–$3 000

11. Simon TERRILL born Australia 1969 The Rivoli #1 2010 from the series Phantom chromogenic print 90.2 x 112.7 cm donated by the artist edition 1 of 6 estimate: $3 800–$4 200 Simon Terrill is represented by Sutton Gallery (Melbourne)

12. Jon LEWIS born United States of America 1950, arrived Australia 1951 John and Louise Olsen and Pablo the dog, Claredon, South Australia 1984 gelatin silver print 31.9 x 43.0 cm donated by Tom Lowenstein unique print estimate: $1 000–$1 200

13. CRIVELLI COFFEE EXPERIENCE Professional coffee machine, two kilograms of coffee/month delivered to your home, plus four hours of barista training including use and cleaning of machine, preparation of espresso and milk based drinks. Generously donated by Crivelli Coffee, Melbourne estimate: $2 000–$3 000

14. Siri HAYES born Australia 1977 Geomorphic listening 2010 from the series Dredge chromogenic print 105.0 x 130.0 cm donated by the artist edition 3 of 6 estimate: $3 000–$4 000

15. Wes STACEY born Australia Feather Queen, Les Girls, Kings Cross 1970–71 chromogenic print, printed 2013 40.0 x 40.0 cm donated by the artist courtesy Joseph Lebovic Gallery (Sydney) edition 5 of 15 estimate: $2 200–$2 700 Wesley Stacey is represented by Joseph Lebovic Gallery (Sydney)

16. Jane BURTON Reflecting skin #2 2012 pigment ink-jet print 75.0 x 75.0 cm donated by the artist artist’s proof from edition of 3 + 1 ap estimate: $4 000–$4 500 Jane Burton is represented by Karen Woodbury Gallery, (Melbourne)

17. George GITTOES born Australia 1949 Self-portrait and Leap 1975 from the series The rainbow way two chromogenic prints, printed 2011 85.8 x 58.0 cm (each) donated by the artist unique prints estimate: $2 000–$2 200

18. BECOME A MONTALTO VINEYARD VIP Enjoy all the privileges of Montalto Vineyard’s Cellar Club membership. As well as invitations to Montalto’s exclusive tastings, special events and exclusive ‘Museum Release’ offers of past vintages and many other VIP privileges, you will receive six bottles of your favourite Montalto and Pennon Hill wines delivered directly to your door four times per year. Generously donated by Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, Red Hill estimate: $1 000

19. SO COWEN dates unknown Morning mists c1930 gelatin silver print donated by Dr David Rosenthal edition: unique print estimate: $200 – $500

20. Jagath DHEERASAKERA born Sri Lanka 1965, arrived Australia 2008 Untitled 2012 from the series Living Airds pigment ink-jet print 60.0 x 90.0 cm donated by the artist artist’s proof from edition of 10 + 1 ap estimate: $1 200–$2 200

21. THE HEIDI VICTORIA EXPERIENCE! As well as being Victoria’s Minister for the Arts, Heidi Victoria MP is also a professional photographer!

Experience the two wonderful worlds of Heidi and bid on Heidi’s striking photograph of three members of the Eifman Ballet (St Petersburg) and then join Heidi for afternoon tea for two at Parliament House. estimate: $500–$1 000

22. SOFITEL AND MELBOURNE AT ITS BEST Enjoy a night of Melbourne’s best cultural experiences. You and your partner will spend a luxurious night in Sofitel Melbourne’s junior suite with breakfast, valet parking and champagne on arrival. You will indulge in fine dining at Sofitel’s fabulous No35 restaurant before being treated to the Australian Ballet’s performance of Graeme Murphy’s internationally praised modern update of Swan Lake.

Generously donated by Sofitel Melbourne and the Australian Ballet estimate: $1 400–$1 800