20.06.22 Art to Date
0643 Auction Catalogue June 2022 Contemporary, Modern and Historical Art
Yvonne Todd Next Time it will be Different
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Table of Contents
Journal 18 Foreword 24 Programme 26 Plates 29
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Index of Artists
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Absentee Bid Form
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Milan Mrkusich, Painting with Blue Shape, 1950, oil on canvas on board, 725 × 1135mm, est $85,000 – $125,000 Milan Mrkusich, Let There Be Light, 1962, oil on canvas, 1095 × 890mm, est $60,000 – $80,000
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15.08.22 Works of Art: Entries Invited We are inviting entries for our August Works of Art auction. This flagship sale features artworks by the nation’s leading artists. Our March iteration of Works of Art returned excellent results; total sales exceeded $2.6 million. We anticipate that August will see even greater success. We have already consigned a number of remarkable artworks for this auction, including Colin McCahon’s Grant us we beseech Thee, Almighty and Merciful God. This work is from the late 1960s, and it features McCahon’s distinctive use of biblical text. Further consignments include notable works by Milan Mrkusich, Gordon Walters, Louise Henderson and Pat Hanly, which are expected to meet strong market appetite. The market for New Zealand art has never been stronger than it is right now. If you are considering bringing your cultural assets to market, it is a fantastic time to do so. Webb’s is leading the market and will achieve the best result for your collection or artwork. Get in touch with our team of professionals for an obligation-free appraisal.
auckland Charles Ninow Director of Art charles@webbs.co.nz +64 21 053 6504 Adrienne (AD) Schierning Head of Art ad@webbs.co.nz +64 27 929 5609 wellington Carey Young Specialist, Art carey@webbs.co.nz +64 21 368 348 David Maskill Specialist, Art david@webbs.co.nz +64 27 256 0900 Webb's
Auction Dates Deadline for Entries
15.07.22
Wellington Preview
27.07.22
Auckland Preview
09.08.22
Auction
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An office worker at Wellington BNZ Centre with Ian Scott’s Fly Away Girl. BNZ Staff News, March 1985.
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The Bank of New Zealand Art Collection Webb’s is partnering with BNZ to tour selected works from the renowned BNZ Art Collection nationally before selling the collection at auction later this year. BNZ has announced proceeds from the sale will be used to fund a philanthropic foundation. The foundation is being designed to help accelerate the work organisations across New Zealand are doing to create a better future for our communities. The BNZ Art Collection has a long history as one of New Zealand’s most significant corporate art collections. Established in 1982, it was developed under the stewardship of legendary art dealer, Peter McLeavey. It contains works by many of the nation’s most revered artists including Colin McCahon, Rita Angus, and Gordon Walters. Works from the collection will tour nationally, showing in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland during August and September. The scale of the collection is such that two separate auctions will take place after the touring programme is complete. Dates for the auctions are Sunday 18 September and Tuesday 27 September. It is an honour for Webb’s to work with BNZ in showcasing this remarkable collection to New Zealanders across the country.
auckland Charles Ninow Director of Art charles@webbs.co.nz +64 21 053 6504 Adrienne (AD) Schierning Head of Art ad@webbs.co.nz +64 27 929 5609 wellington Carey Young Specialist, Art carey@webbs.co.nz +64 21 368 348 David Maskill Specialist, Art david@webbs.co.nz +64 27 256 0900 Webb's
Auction Dates Christchurch Exhibition
Wednesday 17 August
Wellington Exhibition – Part I Wellington Exhibition – Part II
Thursday 25 August Thursday 8 September
Auckland Exhibition – Part I Auckland Exhibition – Part II Auction – Part I Auction – Part II 2022
Wednesday 7 September Wednesday 21 September Sunday 18 September Tuesday 27 September 21
04.07.22 Goods and Services: Modern and Contemporary Art from a Private Collection Andrew McLeod Untitiled with Rainbow 2015 oil on canvas 2000 x 1500mm est $80,000 – $120,000
We are proud to present Goods and Services: Modern and Contemporary Art from a Private Collection. This stunning collection of work by leading modern and contemporary artists has been sourced from the collector behind our sensational 2021 auction Melting Moments: A Private Collection of Contemporary Art. The works in this refined selection are outstanding pieces that exemplify the practices of the artists who created them. They have been acquired by a collector with a discerning eye, rigorous standards, and a distinctive aesthetic. Many of the works were purchased from living artists; consequently, the catalogue is strongly representative of New Zealand’s contemporary art scene. Goods and Services includes work by Bill Hammond, Liz Maw, Richard Killeen, Shane Cotton, Fiona Pardington, Robin White, Andrew McLeod, Ans Westra, Gordon Walters and others. The line-up of works by some of the finest modern and contemporary artists in the country showcases the collector’s singular vision and thirst for excellence. Many of these works are standout examples from important periods in their creator’s career. They have been shown in public galleries and are featured in key publications. This auction is the final opportunity to acquire works from this collection. Goods and Services will be previewed in both Auckland and Wellington prior to the auction, which will take place at 6.30pm on Monday 4 July in our Mount Eden gallery.
Auction & Viewing Dates Wellington 23 Marion Street
auckland Charles Ninow Director of Art charles@webbs.co.nz +64 21 053 6504 Adrienne (AD) Schierning Head of Art ad@webbs.co.nz +64 27 929 5609 wellington Carey Young Specialist, Art carey@webbs.co.nz +64 21 368 348 David Maskill Specialist, Art david@webbs.co.nz +64 27 256 0900 Webb's
On View Wednesday 15 June – Friday 17 June Saturday 18 June Monday 20 June – Thursday 23 June Saturday 25 June
10am – 5pm 11am – 3pm 10am – 5pm 11am – 3pm
Auckland 33a Normanby Road Preview Tuesday 28 June On View Wednesday 29 June – Friday 1 July Saturday 2 July – Sunday 3 July Auction Monday 4 July June
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Foreword Kia ora koutou nau mai haere mai ki te Pipiri Art to Date; welcome to our June Art to Date catalogue. Our team is thrilled to present the catalogue for our second Art to Date sale of the year, following a very successful first sale in February. It brings together a broad range of fascinating art from a diverse group of artists.
This Art to Date auction follows the success of our whiteglove sale Don Binney: Observer and the bespoke auction The Group. It comes at a very busy and stimulating time for Webb’s art department, as the art market continues to thrive. We have some very exciting auctions and developments on the horizon in 2022. In July, we will present Goods and Services: Modern and Contemporary Art from a Private Collection – the encore to our single owner collection Melting Moments from November last year. This sale saw a slew of record prices for contemporary New Zealand artists, and we are delighted to showcase another stunning selection of works. Most excitingly, in August and September, Webb’s will have the honour of presenting the Bank of New Zealand Art Collection – New Zealand’s most prestigious private collection. This stunning offering includes many of the greatest artists and most famous artworks in the country. The works will travel to Christchurch and Wellington before being sold in Auckland over two auctions – we feel privileged to share this landmark collection with art lovers throughout Aotearoa.
The Auckland art department team at Webb's, left to right: Jo Bragg, Charles Ninow, Tasha Jenkins, Adrienne (AD) Schierning, Julian McKinnon and Charles Tongue. Webb's
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This June Art to Date catalogue includes nearly 200 artworks that span a variety of mediums, subject matter, and decades, and it covers all price points. The diverse range offers something for new and seasoned collectors alike. Particular highlights include a luminous print by Yvonne Todd, a wonderfully textured early work by Peter Robinson, and a bold Jenny Doležel pastel. Within the catalogue we have highlighted two key suites of works by Pat Hanly and Ralph Hotere. Presented as a group, the striking prints by Hanly showcase the joyful expressive style he is known for. Hanly’s images explore relationships between people and their environment through masterful use of vivid colour, shape and form. In contrast, Hotere’s works show his penchant for the colour black. His works explore a range of influences, including his Māori identity, Catholic upbringing, literature, music, and themes of protest. The abstract works here do so through crosses, mark making, and references to poetry and music within fascinating dark compositions. We are pleased to continue with the fourth iteration of our successful Select section. This curated offering showcases groupings of standout works selected by our team of specialists. Highlights include the pairing of works by “pencil-case painters” Séraphine Pick and Shane Cotton; a suite of pounamu sculptures by contemporary artist Joe Sheehan; and two wonderful 1980s paintings on copper by Bill Hammond. As always, we hope you enjoy looking through the following pages as we have enjoyed collating them. The Select works will be on view at our Wellington premises from 2-11 June, with an opening preview on Wednesday 1 June. Both the Art to Date and Select catalogues will be previewed in Auckland on Wednesday 15 June, and will be on view every day until the auctions on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 June. If you are unable to view the works in person, or have any further questions about the auction, please just get in touch. We are always happy to hear from you.
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Robert Ellis City Through the Curtains 1964, acrylic on board est $20,000 – $30,000 price realised $43,020
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Pat Hanly Child Afraid 1961, oil and graphite on canvas est $28,000 – $36,000 price realised $48,397
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Allen Maddox untitled c1976, oil on jute est $8,000 – $12,000 price realised $20,315
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Bill Hammond Singer Songwriter 2001, lithograph on paper est $7,000 – $14,000 price realised $25,095
Michael Smither untitled 1969, oil on board est $8,000 – $12,000 price realised $21,808 Peter Siddell Cliff Face 1 1974, acrylic on board est $3,000 – $6,000 price realised $13,742 25
Art to Date Programme
Auckland Evening Preview Wednesday 15 June
6pm - 8pm
Auckland Viewing Thursday 16 June – Friday 17 June
10am - 5pm
Saturday 18 June – Sunday 19 June
10am - 4pm
Monday 20 June
10am - 5pm
Auction & Viewing Location auckland 33a Normanby Rd Mount Eden Auckland 1024 wellington 23 Marion Street Te Aro Wellington 6011 Webb's
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Select Programme Wellington Evening Preview Wednesday 1 June
6pm - 8pm
Wellington Viewing Thursday 2 June – Friday 3 June
10am - 5pm
Saturday 4 June
11am - 3pm
Monday 6 June – Friday 10 June
10am - 5pm
Saturday 11 June
11am - 3pm
Auckland Evening Preview Wednesday 15 June
6pm - 8pm
Auckland Viewing Thursday 16 June – Friday 17 June
10am - 5pm
Saturday 18 June – Sunday 19 June
10am - 4pm
Monday 20 June – Tuesday 21 June
10am - 5pm
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Plates
Specialist Enquiries Charles Ninow Director of Art charles@webbs.co.nz +64 21 053 6504
Adrienne (AD) Schierning Head of Art ad@webbs.co.nz +64 27 929 5609
Wellington Office Carey Young Specialist, Art carey@webbs.co.nz +64 21 368 348
David Maskill Specialist, Art david@webbs.co.nz +64 27 256 0900
Condition Reports Tasha Jenkins Specialist, Art tasha@webbs.co.nz +64 22 595 5610 Webb's
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Bill Hammond Previous Life 3 1981 etching on paper 175 × 235mm
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Bill Hammond Love is Real (Not Fade Away) 1985 etching on paper 250 × 285mm
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Toss Woollaston Portrait of Andrew Henderson ink on paper signed 370 × 270mm
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E Mervyn Taylor Terns woodcut print on paper, edition of 40 signed 120 × 100mm
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E Mervyn Taylor Mai linocut on paper, 57/300 signed 430 × 355mm
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Gretchen Albrecht untitled graphite on paper 530 × 360mm est
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Bill Hammond Animal, Vegetable, Acrylic 1988 graphite on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 312 × 455mm
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Bill Hammond Animal Vegetable 1985 graphite on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 280 × 410mm
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Don Peebles Hilltop Nelson 1995 graphite and watercolour on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 225 × 295mm est
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Alan Ibell Vision of a Sacrifice (The Carpenter's Double) 2013 graphite on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 510 × 730mm
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Michael Harrison Natural Selection watercolour and graphite on paper signed 435 × 305mm est
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Bill Hammond Vesuvio Wall 1992 ink on sheet music paper signed, dated and title inscribed 253 × 200mm
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Michael Stevenson untitled lithograph on paper, 3/20 signed 580 × 410mm
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Henrietta Harris Fixed It XVIII 2017 oil on linen 750 × 600mm $4,000 — $6,000
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Tony de Lautour untitled 2007 linocut on paper, 2/5 signed and dated 200 × 300mm
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Peter Robinson untitled 1993 acrylic, bitumen and oil on paper signed and dated 570 × 755mm
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Mary Louise Browne DEEP SOUL 2010 screenprint on vinyl signed and dated 275 × 350mm
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Billy Apple Forty Years: 1962–2002 2001 screenprint and graphite on paper signed and dated 385 × 570mm
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Billy Apple Numbered and Signed 1980 screenprint and graphite on paper, 8/25 signed and dated 560 × 760mm
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Ian Scott Pangatotara, Nelson 1988 acrylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 1710 × 2900mm $12,000 — $18,000
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Don Binney Swoop of the Kotare 1980 screenprint on paper, 27/175 signed, dated and title inscribed 640 × 480mm
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Bill Hammond Giant Eagle 2006 lithograph on paper, 6/24 signed, dated and title inscribed 380 × 280mm
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Colin McCahon Tomorrow will be the Same but not as this screenprint on paper, 67/100 signed on plate 1195 × 750mm
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Gordon Walters Kura 1982 screenprint on paper, 40/150 signed, dated and title inscribed 600 × 470mm $18,000 — $26,000
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Ralph Hotere Essay by NEIL TALBOT
Ralph Hotere, Marti Friedlander, c1976.
Casting an eye back over the decades of his artistic output, one can see printmaking integrated throughout. He produced screenprints, woodcuts, etchings and lithographs from the 1960s right through to the 2000s. They were often, though not always, produced in series with his paintings. Webb's
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1 Peter Vangioni, The Lively Surface. Published in Empty of Shadows and Making a Shadow: Lithographs by Ralph Hotere, Christchurch Art Gallery – Te Puna o Waiwhetu, 2005. Pp 13-18. Webb's
Ralph Hotere is widely acknowledged as one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever artists. This is so much the case that it is impossible to entertain any conversation about New Zealand painting, abstraction, or art in general without mentioning his name. While it is painting that won him widespread acclaim, printmaking was a facet of his practice throughout his career. Casting an eye back over the decades of his artistic output, one can see printmaking integrated throughout. He produced screenprints, woodcuts, etchings and lithographs from the 1960s right through to the 2000s. They were often, though not always, produced in series with his paintings. Such is the depth and breadth of his printmaking output that it constitutes a key element of his oeuvre. According to curator and writer Peter Vangioni, “Lithography in particular had an immediate appeal to Hotere, […] he has produced a substantial body of lithographic works.”1. These works were often created with the input of lithographer Marian Maguire, and they showcase his remarkable skill as a graphic artist. Like his paintings, Hotere’s lithographs often feature collaboration with writers, recurring motifs and symbols, and a palette largely comprised of black. Hotere developed his Round Midnight series in 2000. By this stage, he was firmly ensconced as one of Aotearoa’s most accomplished and historically significant artists. In total, the series consisted of 13 prints. Twelve were named after the months of the year, and the last simply, Round Midnight. Considered together, this series clearly demonstrates Hotere’s superb ability to explore a single theme through multiple iterations. In each instance, the artist creates a compelling image using the same minimal compositional elements – two crosses, one single-barred and one double. In the case of the singularly titled Round Midnight, the two cruciform elements cleave the picture plane into thirds. Inked in light grey, the crosses are outlined in flecks of gold and set against a brooding dark red, which fills the image. The contrast between the thin, light lines of the crosses and the dark swirl of the background is striking. Round Midnight September follows a similar format, though with the crosses switched over and a different palette. The swirling ink of the background is black and grey, creating a distinct, cool ambience. In the case of Round Midnight August, the two elements are enveloped in a cluster of hazy lines. The forms are almost lost in the buzzing field of ink. Two other similarly hazy marks are added, to the left and lower right, creating a standout composition. Notably, Hotere also created several Round Midnight paintings. These works were created in his signature materials, lacquer paint and corrugated iron. The same two crosses – one single and one double-barred – feature in Round Midnight II, a large scale painting made in 2000. As with the prints, the painting employs minimal elements to striking effect. Vangioni notes that ‘Round Midnight’ is the title of a track by jazz legend Thelonius Monk. This track quite possibly played a role in inspiring Hotere’s prints and paintings that share the title, though the artist was notoriously reticent when it came to discussing his work, preferring to leave interpretation to viewers. A later untitled lithograph also features in this selection. This work from 1984 makes use of a different set of compositional elements, though the common thread of keenly honed graphic sensibility is undeniable. The print employs a thin, cornerto-corner ‘X’ to set up the picture plane. A rectangular shape holds the centre, though is surrounded and overlaid by scrawling lines and pools of black ink. While restrained in its elements, the image manages to be satisfyingly complex, allowing the viewer to continue to look, encountering something new with each viewing. What can be ascertained from this suite of Hotere’s lithographs is that the artist was a master of more than one medium. He composed prints with poise and possessed a highly attuned compositional sense. His ability to create so many compelling images from such restrained elements highlights why he is one of Aotearoa’s all-time greats.
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Ralph Hotere Round Midnight August 2000 lithograph on paper, 13/22 signed, dated and title inscribed 555 × 760mm
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Ralph Hotere Round Midnight September 2000 lithograph on paper, 13/24 signed, dated and title inscribed 560 × 755mm
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Ralph Hotere Round Midnight 2000 lithograph on paper, 33/36 signed, dated and title inscribed 580 × 757mm
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Ralph Hotere Round Midnight January 2000 lithograph on paper, 8/24 signed, dated and title inscribed 560 × 750mm $6,000 — $9,000
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Ralph Hotere "The Wind" Bill Manhire 1984 lithograph on paper, 6/10 signed, dated and title inscribed 580 × 380mm
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Ralph Hotere untitled 1984 lithograph on paper, 13/22 signed and dated 625 × 435mm
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Ralph Hotere untitled 2002 lithograph on paper, 13/22 signed, dated and title inscribed 620 × 505mm $6,500 — $8,500
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Ralph Hotere & Mary McFarlane Barcelona 1998 burnished steel, acrylic, kauri and metal signed, dated and title inscribed 915 × 1155mm est Webb's
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Vivian Lynn Playground VI 1975-80 screenprint on paper, 34/50 signed, dated and title inscribed 400 × 555mm
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Vivian Lynn Cabbage Trees oil on canvas signed 760 × 910mm est
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Joanna Braithwaite Sea Legs #11 2008 acrylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 200 × 230mm
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Valerie Boss The Elusive Connection 2009 oil on canvas signed and dated 550 × 760mm
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Colin McCahon 15 Drawings 1976 offset lithograph on paper 260 × 200mm (each panel) est
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Gordon Walters Tahi 1969. printed 2021 screenprint on paper indented with Walters Estate blindstamp 1055 × 800mm
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Gordon Walters Genealogy III 1971. printed 2020 screenprint on paper, 58/100 indented with Walters Estate blindstamp 1055 × 805mm
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Andrew Beck untitled gelatin silver print 1480 × 995mm est
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Bill Hammond untitled
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Bill Hammond untitled
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Max Gimblett Remembrance 2015 screenprint on brass 250 × 250mm (widest points)
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Max Gimblett Remembrance 2015 screenprint on brass 250 × 250mm (widest points)
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Max Gimblett Remembrance 2015 screenprint on brass 250 × 250mm (widest points) $3,000 — $5,000
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Humphrey Ikin untitled 2006 wood and steel 3550 × 800 × 800mm (widest points)
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bronze signed and dated 340 × 120 × 110mm (widest points)
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Brett Harrison Allen untitled 2004
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Julian Dashper untitled glass and canvas 310 × 100 × 70mm (widest points) est
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Max Gimblett The Max 2019 Lawson's Dry Hills Chardonnay and Pinot Noir 310 × 90mm (widest points; each) est
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Chauncey Flay untitled Greywacke, neodymium magnets 220 × 360 × 200mm (widest points) est
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Terry Stringer untitled coloured pencil on card signed and dated 260 × 260mm est
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Scott McFarlane untitled 2014-18
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Scott McFarlane untitled 2014-18
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Peter Stichbury untitled 2001 graphite on paper signed and dated 420 × 295mm
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Bill Hammond Cornwall Road 2012 ink on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 290 × 195mm
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Carl Sydow untitled c1975 ink on paper signed and dated 430 × 480mm
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Andrew Blythe untitled 2008 acrylic on paper 670 × 1490mm est
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Bill Hammond Singer Songwriter III 2001 lithograph on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 687 × 845mm
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Philip Clairmont Portrait of an Unhappy Masochist (Homage to Bosch and Tony F) c1977 graphite and ink on paper signed and title inscribed 715 × 1080mm est
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Elliot Collins Vts Matauri Bay 2010 acrylic on hessian signed, dated and title inscribed 610 × 920mm
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Jeffrey Harris untitled 2001 acrylic on board signed and dated 552 × 702mm
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Bill Armstrong Untitled (Figure #70) 2003 C-type print on aluminium signed, dated and title inscribed 760 × 1010mm
Ronnie van Hout Hybrid 1999 C-type print, 1/20 signed, dated and title inscribed 380 × 495mm
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Michael Smither Stony River 2011 screenprint on paper, 19/72 signed and title inscribed 480 × 805mm
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Michael Smither Rocks, Tractor, Mountain 2012 screenprint on paper, 65/80 signed and title inscribed 630 × 490mm $1,900 — $2,400
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Quentin MacFarlane Untitled Studio Study acrylic on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 540 × 360mm est
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Quentin MacFarlane Bay Sketch - Clifon 1974 arcylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 581 × 451mm
$1,000 — $2,000
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Don Binney Grackle 1970 screenprint on paper, edition of 100 670 × 500 mm est
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Michael Smither Black Beach 2006 screen print on paper, 34/60 signed and dated 995 × 680mm
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Michael Smither Blue Flipper 2013 screenprint on paper, 32/50 signed and title inscribed 685 × 505mm $1,500 — $2,000
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Michael Smither Three Dark Gulls, Three Dark Rocks screenprint on paper, artist's proof signed and dated 765 × 550mm $1,200 — $1,800
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Gordon Crook and Lesley Nicholls Untitled (from the Goddess series) 2003 weaving and textile collage on board signed and dated 890 × 830mm est Webb's
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Trevelyan Clay Drill Bits on Vermillion 2011 acrylic on linen signed and dated 750 × 640mm
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Jenny Doležel Big Night Out 1986 pastel on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 570 × 760mm
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Joan Miró untitled lithograph on paper signed 475 × 656mm est
$3,000 — $6,000
$4,000 — $8,000
$10,000 — $14,000
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Jude Rae Untitled (Rupture) 1990 oil on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 470 × 1440mm (overall)
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Yvonne Todd Next Time it will be Different 2021 offset print on paper, edition of 200 841 × 594mm est
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$800 — $1,600
Gavin Hurley untitled found objects and cotton thread 400 × 250mm
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$800 — $1,200
Gavin Hurley untitled found objects and cotton thread 400 × 250mm $800 — $1,200
$5,000 — $10,000
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André Hemer New Smart Object #86 2015 acrylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 360 × 280mm
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André Hemer New Smart Object #87 2015 acrylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 360 × 280mm
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Oscar Perry untitled 2015 oil, wire and plaster on board signed and dated 1800 × 1500 × 200mm (widest points) est
$6,000 — $10,000
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Heather Straka Compliance By Appointment 2003 oil on canvasboard signed, dated and title inscribed 1200 × 540mm est
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$4,500 — $6,500
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Dick Frizzell Clustered Forms 1965 oil on board signed and dated 915 × 1220mm est
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$7,000 — $10,000
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After Andy Warhol Diamond Dust Marilyn 2012 screenprint on paper, 8/2500 900 × 890mm est
$1,700 — $2,700
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Darryn George Bartholomew/Patoromu 2004 oil on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 400 × 400mm est
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$3,000 — $5,000
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Gary McMillan untitled 2001 acrylic on board signed and dated 552 × 703mm est Webb's
$1,500 — $2,500
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Ben Cauchi Lightbulb 2002 ambrotype signed, dated and title inscribed 240 × 200mm est
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Laurence Aberhart Mertaire Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisana gelatin silver print 240 × 95mm
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Peter Peryer Sacred Heart 1993 gelatin silver print 450 × 290mm
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$2,000 — $4,000
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Fiona Pardington Autumn Still Life 1987 gelatin silver print 300 × 235mm $2,500 — $4,500
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Frank Hofmann untitled 1945 gelatin silver print signed and dated 297 × 397mm est
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Brian Brake The Firmament 1947 gelatin silver print signed, dated and title inscribed 220 × 290mm est
$2,000 — $3,000
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Ronnie van Hout Dawn Raid 1989 toned gelatin silver print signed, dated and title inscribed 135 × 165mm est
$1,000 — $2,000
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Fiona Pardington Fairlight in the Kingston Flyer 2004 gelatin silver print, 1/10 210 × 305mm est
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$1,500 — $3,000
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Laurence Aberhart Lodge Unanimity #3, Lyttelton 1982 gelatin silver print 195 × 240mm (each panel) est
$3,000 — $5,000
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Laurence Aberhart Fort Macon at Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 1988 gelatin silver print signed, date and title inscribed 195 × 242mm est Webb's
$2,000 — $4,000
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Tame Iti Te tini me te mano (The multitudes) 2012 acrylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 457 × 607mm est Webb's
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Gretchen Albrecht NYC No. 2 1983 acrylic on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 480 × 720mm
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Guy Ngan Tikihand 2012 oil on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 800 × 950 mm
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$5,000 — $8,000
$6,000 — $12,000
Gavin Chilcott Figure and Moon 2013 acrylic on paper signed and dated 550 × 770mm $2,500 — $3,500
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Richard Thompson Ancestral Code 11 2006 acrylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 605 × 605mm
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Richard Thompson Ancestral Code 7 2006 acrylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 1150 × 1150mm
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$1,000 — $2,000
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Zena Elliot Junction 2017 acrylic on board signed, dated and title inscribed 790 × 790mm est
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$2,000 — $4,000
Sara Hughes Weft 2003 acrylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 1200 × 1200mm
Sara Hughes Love Letter screenprint on paper, printer's proof signed, dated and title inscribed 750 × 570mm
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$6,000 — $10,000
John Bevan Ford untitled ink and graphite on paper signed 760 × 570mm $2,000 — $4,000
$4,000 — $6,000
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Pat Hanly Essay by OLIVIA TAYLOR
Pat Hanly, Adrienne Martyn, 1987.
His artworks are dynamic, filled with colour and a sense of movement. Pops of bright colours and blasts of light combine with dizzying gestural figures and lines. This contrast in approach led curator and writer Gregory O’Brien to describe Hanly as a painter of summer and spring, and his contemporaries as painters of winter and autumn. Webb's
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At the time Pat Hanly was establishing himself as a painter, the New Zealand art scene was highly focussed on creating a modern, nationalist artistic vernacular. Paintings from this time often feature landscape, rendered in sombre, earthy tones. This palette and subject matter spoke to the country’s raw natural environment and the psychological experience of the isolated South Pacific. Hanly’s work, however, explored a different aesthetic. His artworks are dynamic, filled with colour and a sense of movement. Pops of bright colours and blasts of light combine with dizzying gestural figures and lines. This contrast in approach led curator and writer Gregory O’Brien to describe Hanly as a painter of summer and spring, and his contemporaries as painters of winter and autumn. Hanly travelled and worked as an artist in Europe in the late 1950s and early 1960s. During this time, he was mostly based in the United Kingdom. This time was the peak of the Cold War, and the standoff between nuclear powers dominated press headlines. Hanly identified as a pacifist and was rocked by militaristic discourse in Britain. The tensions and political undercurrents of war and nuclear weaponry often occupied the artist, and he produced images that expressed both his optimism and anxiety towards these themes. Through lyrical wit and exuberant colour palettes, Hanly created images that defied the Cold War status quo: joyous, free, with sentiments in support of life and equality. He described some of his imagery as depicting a paradise: “all races in harmony, love, life, despite greed and wars. Birds sing, stars appear. Moon and sun glow and life goes on.” In 1962, Hanly returned from abroad and settled in Auckland. He found solace in the local environment and New Zealand’s widespread anti-nuclear sentiment. The city was beginning to acknowledge its cultural, botanical, and geographical position in the Pacific, and this flowed through to the arts. Hanly, enthused by this Pacific awakening, continued to explore his artistic vision of environmental sustainability and social harmony. These ideas are evident in Hanly’s prints. One example is Escape from Fire, produced in 1984. This image lyrically depicts sweeping fires, burning buildings, a tree, a sailboat, and several figures of women. Escape from Fire speaks to a series of paintings the artist created in the 1960s – one of which was named The Great Fire. In this series, Hanly made use of several compositional and thematic elements. This included a sailboat motif, depictions of women as creators of humanity, the tree of life, and references to the Pacific. These themes were revisited often in his screenprints and paintings. Escape from Fire and Pacific Hope, also from 1984, both feature sailboats. This key Hanly motif can be read as a means to freedom, escape, and access to new horizons. It may also be the case that the he used sailboats as symbols of his political interests. Within New Zealand’s rapidly changing cultural environment, Hanly was interested in the print medium as a vehicle for political communication. Prints are easy to circulate and can be made widely accessible; this makes them suitable for dissemination of visual culture and activist discourse. The print 1001 Nights from 1995 features many of Hanly’s key themes. Gestural figures, vibrant colours, and a flowing composition set up the image. The focal point is a dancing figure in the centre, dynamically depicted in a humming weave of gestural lines. This piece is effortlessly charming, with a thematic quality that speaks to the artist’s broader practice. Hanly’s works, big and small, are important to New Zealand’s artistic history. His works are held in all major public collections, and numerous private collections of note. He created a number of significant public works, including his 19711972 work Rainbow Pieces, commissioned by architect Miles Warren for the Christchurch Town Hall, and Prelude to a Journey, a 1977 mural displayed at Auckland Airport. His work is widely celebrated as central to Aotearoa’s artistic identity of the post-war period. This series of screenprints reference a lifetime of art making by one of New Zealand’s most significant artists. Webb's
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Pat Hanly Hope, Vessel & Woman 1986 lithograph on paper, 22/23 signed, dated and title inscribed 460 × 550mm
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Pat Hanly Pacific Hope 1984 screenprint on paper, 1/30 signed and dated 527 × 680mm
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Pat Hanly untitled 1995 screenprint on paper, 80/101 signed and dated 590 × 785mm $4,500 — $6,000
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Pat Hanly Escape from Fire 1984 screenprint on paper, 19/84 signed and dated 542 × 655mm
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Pat Hanly Innocence Band 1981 etching on paper, 22/25 signed and dated 240 × 250mm
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Dick Frizzell One for the Whales 2012 screenprint on paper, 52/75 signed, dated and title inscribed 470 × 500mm
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Gavin Chilcott Three Black Urns 1990 acrylic on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 750 × 1120mm
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Russell Moses Matauri Bay Site Pacific Xiiii 2002 acrylic on board signed, dated and title inscribed 705 × 940mm (overall)
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Graham Sydney Table Study 1998 lithograph on paper signed 570 × 750mm $1,000 — $2,000
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Graham Sydney Standing Model II 1998 lithograph on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 755 × 564mm est
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Billy Apple Paid. The Artist Has to Live Like Everybody Else 2001 screenprint on paper signed, dated and title inscribed 420 × 300mm
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Karl Maughan Aro Valley screenprint on paper, 8/50 signed and title inscribed 600 × 660mm
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Slim Aarons Keep Your Cool archival print 830 × 190mm est
$1,500 — $2,500
$1,500 — $2,500 est
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Slim Aarons Speedboat Landing archival print 1190 × 830mm
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Cindy Sherman Mrs. Claus C-type print, edition of 125 330 × 254mm $1,500 — $3,000
$2,000 — $4,000
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Charles Blomfield Tamaki River, Dannevirke oil on board 340 × 515mm est
$3,000 — $6,000
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W A Bollard untitled oil on canvas signed 655 × 500mm est
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$800 — $1,000
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William Hodgkins Lake Kakapo, Martins Bay watercolour on paper signed and title inscribed 200 × 480mm est
$5,000 — $8,000
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John McIntosh Madden untitled oil on canvas signed 490 × 750mm est
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Henry William Kirkwood Dusky Sound oil on board signed 540 × 850mm est
$2,000 — $3,000
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John Gully Rimu Gully 1888 watercolour on paper signed and dated 230 × 485mm est
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$5,000 — $8,000
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J C Hoyte untitled watercolour on paper 215 × 275mm est
$2,500 — $3,000
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Aston Greathead Shipway Southbay Kaikoura c1970 watercolour on paper signed 625 × 975mm est
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$300 — $500
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John Gibb Percy Island (The Hole on the Rock) 1887 oil on canvas signed and dated 500 × 750mm est
$2,000 — $3,000 133
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J C Hoyte George Sound, West Coast watercolour on paper signed 300 × 675mm est
$10,000 — $15,000
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Tom Scott untitled 1884 watercolour and gouache on paper signed and dated 320 × 230mm est
$1,500 — $2,000
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Henry William Kirkwood untitled oil on board signed 620 × 450mm est
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Grace Joel Portrait of a Young Woman (Niece of Dora Meeson) oil on canvas 440 × 340mm est
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Charles Frederick Goldie A Good Joke 1905. printed later chromolithograph on paper signed and dated on plate 410 × 485mm
$6,000 — $8,000 est
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Charles Frederick Goldie A Relic of A Noble Race Tikitere Mihi 1908 chromolithograph on paper signed on plate 320 × 250mm
$2,000 — $4,000 est
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Charles Frederick Goldie Sophia chromolithograph on paper 235 × 175mm est
$1,500 — $3,000
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Charles Edouard Frère untitled 1867 oil and canvas signed and dated 440 × 365mm est
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Nicholas Chevalier untitled oil on board signed 350 × 270mm est
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Tom Esplin Skiathos Greece oil on board signed 395 × 285mm est
$3,000 — $5,000
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George Baloghy untitled 2009 oil on canvas signed 760 × 1020mm est
$4,000 — $8,000
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John Toomer Abandoned Homestead 2001 oil on board signed 190 × 400mm est
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Michael Shepherd Whose News, Fish and Chips 1988 oil on paper 310 × 350mm est
$3,500 — $5,500
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Mike Petre Field Study 164 2013 acrylic on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 280 × 235mm est
$1,500 — $2,500
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Joseph Pressmane untitled oil on canvas signed 435 × 350mm est Webb's
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Richard Lewer untitled c1998 enamel and graphite on steel 500 × 500mm est
$2,000 — $4,000
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Richard Lewer Violin Player that Never Quite made it (Contemporary Social Realist) 1998 enamel and graphite on steel 500 × 500mm
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Richard Lewer The Product 1998 enamel and graphite on steel signed, dated and title inscribed 500 × 500mm est
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Rob Tucker Full of Whiskey acrylic, oil and pastel on board signed, dated and title inscribed 1200 × 1200mm est
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Zhan Yang untitled oil on canvas 500mm (diameter) est
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Stuart Robertson Venice Girl (Peace in 10000 hands) 2016 giclee print on paper signed and title inscribed 400 × 400mm
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Stuart Robertson LOVE LIFE (Peace in 10000 hands) 2016 archival print, neon, aluminium, edition of 5 1000 × 1000 × 75mm
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David Morrison Water Series No 13 2004 oil on board signed, dated and title inscribed 1375 × 1375mm est
$1,000 — $2,000
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Banksy Walled off Hotel, Box Set 2018 digital print, acrylic paint and plastic title inscribed 215 × 215mm est Webb's
$3,000 — $5,000
$8,000 — $14,000
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Banksy No War 2003 spray paint on cardboard 485 × 420mm
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R B Kitaj untitled screenprint on paper, 28/50 signed 710 × 510mm $1,000 — $2,000
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Philip Clairmont Black Crucifixion 1981 lithograph on paper, 3/100 signed and dated 810 × 545mm
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Philip Clairmont Rachel Reaching Back 1982 wood block print on paper, 9/30 signed, dated and title inscribed 640 × 250mm
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$1,000 — $2,000
Philip Clairmont Paul c1980 acrylic, ink and watercolour on paper title inscribed 1210 × 800mm $18,000 — $23,000 74
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Robin White This is Florence 1985 woodcut print on paper, artist's proof signed, dated and title inscribed 280 × 170mm est Webb's
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Marc Chagall Assuerus Chasse Vashti: Dessins pour La Bible No. 257, lithograph on paper 700 × 500mm est
$3,500 — $5,500
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Marawili Nonggirrnga Baratjula 2015 ochre and natural pigments on bark 685 × 300mm
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Christina Popovici Candles in the Rain 2005 acrylic and oil on canvas 1520 × 910mm (each panel) $4,000 — $6,000
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Patrick Reynolds Hybrid 2003 screenprint on fabric signed, dated and title inscribed 450 × 910mm est
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Robin Slow Mana Mohua c2005 acrylic on canvas signed 390 × 1300mm est
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Tony Lane Three Necklaces 1996 oil, gold and silver leaf on board, artist's frame signed, dated and title inscribed 810 × 505mm
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Rohan Wealleans untitled 2011 oil and pins on board signed and dated 700 × 500mm est
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Paul Ryan Land of the Long White Cloud 2021 oil on linen signed and title inscribed 610 × 510mm
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Phil Price untitled 2000 acrylic on canvas 1700 × 1200mm est
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John Mclean Acrobat Returning Home 2004 oil on canvas signed, dated and title inscribed 785 × 790mm
$3,000 — $3,500
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Sam Mahon Fiona 1979 acrylic on board signed, dated and title inscribed 560 × 605mm
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Dean Buchanan untitled 2008 acrylic on canvas signed and dated 663 × 795mm
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Dean Buchanan untitled 2008 acrylic on canvas signed and dated 802 × 655mm $1,000 — $2,000
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After B Prabha untitled 1964 oil on board signed and dated 710 × 825mm est
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Leonard Mitchell Mother and Daughter (Mrs Williamson and daughter Carol) 1956 oil on canvas signed and dated 825 × 1040mm
$15,000 — $25,000 est
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Trevor Moffitt Terrisa 2002 oil on board signed and dated 910 × 710mm
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Trevor Moffitt Terrisa No. 3 2002 oil on board signed and dated 710 × 710mm
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Dick Frizzell untitled 2013 acrylic on paper signed and dated 285 × 200mm est Webb's
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Terms and Conditions The terms and conditions of sale listed here contain the policies of Webb’s (Webb Fine Art). They are the terms on which Webb’s (Webb Fine Art) and the Seller contract with the Buyer. They may be amended by printed Saleroom Notices or oral announcements made before and during the sale. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Background to the Terms used in these Conditions The conditions that are listed below contain terms that are used regularly and may need explanation. They are as follows: “the Buyer” means the person with the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer. “the Lot” means any item depicted within the sale for auction and in particular the item or items described against any lot number in the catalogue. “the Hammer price” means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a lot. “the Buyer’s Premium” means the charge payable by the Buyer to the auction house as a percentage of the hammer price. “the Reserve” means the lowest amount at which Webb’s has agreed with the Seller that the lot can be sold. “Forgery” means an item constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole, with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no lot shall be capable of being a forgery by reason of any damage or restoration work of any kind (Including re-painting). “the insured value” means the amount that Webb’s in its absolute discretion from time to time shall consider the value for which a lot should be covered for insurance (whether or not insurance is arranged by Webb’s). All values expressed in Webb’s catalogues (in any format) are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$). All bids, “hammer price”, “reserves”, “Buyers Premium” and other expressions of value are understood by all parties to be in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$) unless otherwise specified. 2.
Webb’s Auctions as Agent
Except as otherwise stated, Webb’s acts as agent for the Seller. The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the Seller and the Buyer. 3.
Before the Sale
3.1. Examination of Property Prospective Buyers are strongly advised to examine in person any property in which they are interested before the Auction takes place. Neither Webb’s nor the Seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property apart from the Limited warranty in the paragraph below. The property is otherwise sold “AS IS”
to be relied upon as statements of fact. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Webb’s of any kind. References in the catalogue entry to the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this is the price at which the item will sell or its value for any other purpose. Neither Webb’s nor The Seller is responsible for any errors or omissions in the catalogue or any supplemental material. Images are measured height by width (sight size). Illustrations are provided only as a guide and should not be relied upon as a true representation of colour or condition. Images are not shown at a standard scale. Mention is rarely made of frames (which may be provided as supplementary images on the website) which do not form part of the lot as described in the printed catalogue. An item bought “on Extension” must be paid for in full before it will be released to the purchaser or his/her agreed expertising committee or specialist. Payments received for such items will be held “in trust” for up to 90 days or earlier, if the issue of authenticity has been resolved more quickly. Extensions must be requested before the auction. Foreign buyers should note that all transactions are in New Zealand Dollars so there may be a small exchange rate risk. The costs associated with acquiring a good opinion or certificate will be carried by the purchaser. If the item turns out to be forged or otherwise incorrectly described, all reasonable costs will be borne by the vendor. 3. Buyers Responsibility All property is sold “as is” without representation or warranty of any kind by Webb’s or the Seller. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the catalogue by requesting a condition report. No lot to be rejected if, subsequent to the sale, it has been immersed in liquid or treated by any other process unless the Auctioneer’s permission to subject the lot to such immersion or treatment has first been obtained in writing.
2. Catalogue and Other Descriptions All statements by Webb’s in the catalogue entry for the property or in the condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, are statements of opinion and are not
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At the Sale
4.1. Refusal of Admission Webb’s reserves the right at our complete discretion to refuse admission to the auction premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid. 4.2. Registration Before Bidding Any prospective new buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide photo identification before bidding. Webb’s may request bank, trade or other financial references to substantiate this registration. 4.3. Bidding as a Principal When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price including the buyer’s premium and all applicable taxes, plus all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing with Webb’s before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Webb’s and that Webb’s will only look to the principal for payment. 4.4. International Registrations All International clients not known to Webb’s will be required to scan or fax through an accredited form of photo identification and pay a deposit at our discretion in cleared funds into Webb’s account at least 24 hours before the commencement of the auction. Bids will not be accepted without this deposit. Webb’s also reserves the right to request any additional forms of identification prior to registering an overseas bid. This deposit can be made using a credit card, however the balance of any purchase price in excess of $5,000 cannot be charged to this card without prior arrangement. This deposit is redeemable against any auction purchase and will be refunded in full if no purchases are made. 4.5. Absentee Bids Webb’s will use reasonable efforts to execute written bids delivered to us AT LEAST 24 Hours before the sale for the convenience of those clients who are unable to attend the auction in person. If we receive identical written bids on a particular lot, and at the auction these are the highest bids on that lot, then the lot will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors or omissions which may arise. It is the bidder’s responsibility to check with Webb’s after the auction if they were successful. Unlimited or “Buy” bids will not be accepted.
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4.6. Telephone Bids Priority will be given to overseas and bidders from other regions. Please refer to the catalogue for the Telephone Bids form. Arrangements for this service must be confirmed AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR to the auction commencing. Webb’s accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any errors or failure to execute bids. In telephone bidding the buyer agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions listed here and accepts that Webb’s cannot be held responsible for any miscommunications in the process. The success of telephone bidding cannot be guaranteed due to circumstances that are unforeseen. Buyers should be aware of the risk and accept the consequences should contact be unsuccessful at the time of Auction. You must advise Webb’s of the lots in question, and you will be assumed to be a buyer at the minimum price of 75% of estimate (i.e. reserve) for all such lots. Webb’s will advise Telephone Bidders who have registered at least 24 hours before the auction of any relevant changes to descriptions, withdrawals, or any other sale room notices. 4.7. Online Bidding Webb’s offers an online bidding service. When bidding online the buyer agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions listed here by Webb’s. Webb’s accepts no responsibility for any errors, failure to execute bids or any other miscommunications regarding this process. It is the online bidder’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the relevant information regarding bids, lot numbers and contact details. Webb’s does not charge for this service. 4.8. Reserves Unless otherwise indicated, all lots are offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the Lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate printed in the catalogue. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any Lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the Seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. 4.9. Auctioneers Discretion The Auctioneer has the right at his/ her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he/she may decide, to withdraw or divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots and, in the case or error or dispute and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, then Webb’s sale record is conclusive.
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4.10. Successful Bid and Passing of Risk Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer will be the buyer and the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid and the conclusion of a contract for sale between the Seller and the Buyer. Risk and responsibility for the lot (including frames or glass where relevant) passes immediately to the Buyer.
5.3. Collection of Purchases & Insurance Webb’s is entitled to retain items sold until all amounts due to us have been received in full in cleared funds. Subject to this, the Buyer shall collect purchased lots within 2 days from the date of the sale unless otherwise agreed in writing between Webb’s and the Buyer. At the fall of the hammer, insurance is the responsibility of the purchaser.
4.11. Indicative Bidding Steps, etc. Webb’s reserves the right to refuse any bid, withdraw any lot from sale, to place a reserve on any lot and to advance the bidding according to the following indicative steps: Increment Dollar Range Amount $20 $0–$500 $50 $500–$1,000 $100 $1,000–$2,000 $200 $2,000–$5,000 $500 $5,000–$10,000 $1,000 $10,000–$20,000 $2,000 $20,000–$50,000 $5,000 $50,000 – $100,000 $10,000 $100,000–$200,000 $20,000 $200,000–$500,000 $50,000 $500,000–$1,000,000 Absentee bids must follow these increments and any bids that don’t follow the steps will be rounded up to the nearest acceptable bid.
5.4. Packing, Handling and Shipping Webb’s will be able to suggest removals companies that the buyer can use but takes no responsibility whatsoever for the actions of any recommended third party. Webb’s can pack and handle goods purchased at the auction by agreement and a charge will be made for this service. All packing, shipping, insurance, postage & associated charges will be borne by the purchaser.
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5.1. Buyers Premium In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay to Webb’s the buyer’s premium. The buyer’s premium is 19.5% of the hammer price plus GST. (Goods and Services Tax) where applicable. 5.2. Payment and Passing of Title The buyer must pay the full amount due (comprising the hammer price, buyer’s premium and any applicable taxes and GST) not later than 2 days after the auction date. The buyer will not acquire title to the lot until Webb’s receives full payment in cleared funds, and no goods under any circumstances will be released without confirmation of cleared funds received. This applies even if the buyer wishes to send items overseas. Payment can be made by direct transfer, cash (not exceeding NZD$5,000, if wishing to pay more than NZD$5,000 then this must be deposited directly into a Bank of New Zealand branch and bank receipt supplied) and EFTPOS (please check the daily limit). Payments can also be made by credit card in person with a 2.2% merchant fee for Visa and Mastercard and 3.3% for American Express. Invoices that are in excess of $5,000 and where the card holder is not present, cannot be charged to a credit card without prior arrangement. Bank cheques are subject to five days clearance. The buyer is responsible for any bank fees and charges applicable for the transfer of funds into Webb’s account.
5.5. Permits, Licences and Certificates Under The Protected Objects Act 1975, buyers may be required to obtain a licence for certain categories of items in a sale from the Ministry of Culture & Heritage, PO Box 5364, Wellington. 5.6. Remedies for Non-Payment If the Buyer fails to make full payment immediately, Webb’s is entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies (in addition to asserting any other rights or remedies available under the law) 5.6.1. to charge interest at such a rate as we shall reasonably decide. 5.6.2. to hold the defaulting Buyer liable for the total amount due and to commence legal proceedings for its recovery along with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law. 5.6.3. to cancel the sale. 5.6.4. to resell the property publicly or privately on such terms as we see fit. 5.6.5. to pay the Seller an amount up to the net proceeds payable in respect of the amount bid by the defaulting Buyer. In these circumstances the defaulting Buyer can have no claim upon Webb’s in the event that the item(s) are sold for an amount greater than the original invoiced amount. 5.6.6. to set off against any amounts which Webb’s may owe the Buyer in any other transactions, the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by the Buyer.
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5.6.7. where several amounts are owed by the Buyer to us, in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not the Buyer so directs. 5.6.8. to reject at any future auction any bids made by or on behalf of the Buyer or to obtain a deposit from the Buyer prior to accepting any bids. 5.6.9. to exercise all the rights and remedies of a person holding security over any property in our possession owned by the Buyer whether by way of pledge, security interest or in any other way, to the fullest extent permitted by the law of the place where such property is located. The Buyer will be deemed to have been granted such security to us and we may retain such property as collateral security for said Buyer’s obligations to us.
responsible for the correctness of any statement of whatever kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lots. Except as stated in paragraph 7 below, neither the Seller, ourselves, our officers, agents or employees give any representation warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind is excluded by this paragraph. 7.
Limited Warranty
Webb’s agrees to refund the purchase price in the circumstances of the Limited Warranty set out in paragraph 7 below. Apart from that, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents are
Subject to the terms and conditions of this paragraph, the Seller warrants for the period of thirty days from the date of the sale that any property described in this catalogue (noting such description may be amended by any saleroom notice or announcement) which is stated without qualification to be the work of a named author or authorship is authentic and not a forgery. The term “Author” or “authorship” refers to the creator of the property or to the period, culture, source, or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of such property is identified in the catalogue. The warranty is subject to the following: it does not apply where a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars and experts at the date of the sale or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or b) correct identification of a lot can be demonstrated only by means of a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the publication of the catalogue was unreasonably expensive or impractical or likely to have caused damage to the property. the benefits of the warranty are not assignable and shall apply only to the original buyer of the lot as shown on the invoice originally issued by Webb’s when the lot was sold at Auction. the Original Buyer must have remained the owner of the lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. The Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against the Seller in place of any other remedy which might be available, is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the original purchase price paid for the lot less the buyer’s premium which is non-refundable. Neither the Seller nor Webb’s will be liable for any special, incidental nor consequential damages including, without limitation, loss of profits. The Buyer must give written notice
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5.6.10. to take such other action as Webb’s deem necessary or appropriate. If we do sell the property under paragraph (4), then the defaulting Buyer shall be liable for payment of any deficiency between the total amount originally due to us and the price obtained upon reselling as well as for all costs, expenses, damages, legal fees and commissions and premiums of whatever kinds associated with both sales or otherwise arising from the default. If we pay any amount to the Seller under paragraph (5) the Buyer acknowledges that Webb’s shall have all of the rights of the Seller, however arising, to pursue the Buyer for such amount. 5.7. Failure to Collect Purchases Where purchases are not collected within 2 days from the sale date, whether or not payment has been made, we shall be permitted to remove the property to a warehouse at the buyer’s expense, and only release the items after payment in full has been made of removal, storage handling, insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other amounts due to us. 6.
Extent of Webb’s Liability
of claim to us within thirty days of the date of the Auction. The Seller shall have the right, to require the Buyer to obtain two written opinions by recognised experts in the field, mutually acceptable to the Buyer and Webb’s to decide whether or not to cancel the sale under warranty. the Buyer must return the lot to Seller in the same condition that it was purchased. 8.
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Goods and Service Tax
GST is applicable on the hammer price in the case where the seller is selling property that is owned by an entity registered for GST. GST is also applicable on the hammer price in the case where the seller is not a New Zealand resident. These lots are denoted by a dagger symbol † placed next to the estimate. GST is also applicable on the buyer’s premium.
Severability
If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted, and the rest of the Conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law. 9.
Copyright
The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by Webb’s relating to a lot including the contents of this catalogue, is and shall remain the property at all times of Webb’s and shall not be used by the Buyer, nor by anyone else without our prior written consent. Webb’s and the Seller make no representation or warranty that the Buyer of a property will acquire any copyright or other reproduction rights in it. 10.
Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions and any matters concerned with the foregoing fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand, unless otherwise stated. 11.
Pre-Sale Estimates
Webb’s publishes with each catalogue our opinion as to the estimated price range for each lot. These estimates are approximate prices only and are not intended to be definitive. They are prepared well in advance of the sale and may be subject to revision. Interested parties should contact Webb’s prior to auction for updated presale estimates and starting prices. 12.
Sale Results
Webb’s will provide auction results, which will be available as soon as possible after the sale. Results will include buyer’s premium. These results will be posted at www.webbs.co.nz.
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Index of Artists A Aarons, Slim Aberhart, Laurence Albrecht, Gretchen Allen, Brett Harrison Apple, Billy Armstrong, Bill
67 58, 59 31, 60 48 36, 67 52
Gibb, John 69 Gimblett, Max 46, 48 Goldie, Charles Frederick 70 Greathead, Aston 69 Gully, John 68
Moffitt, Trevor Morrison, David Moses, Russell
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Baloghy, George 71 Banksy 73 Beck, Andrew 45 Binney, Don 37, 53 Blomfield, Charles 68 Blythe, Andrew 51 Bollard, W A 68 Boss, Valerie 43 Braithwaite, Joanna 43 Brake, Brian 59 Browne, Mary Louise 36 Buchanan, Dean 78
Hammond, Bill 30, 32, 34, 37, 46, 50, 51 Hanly, Pat 62-65 Harris, Henrietta 34 Harris, Jeffrey 52 Harrison, Michael 34 Hemer, André 56 Hodgkins, William 68 Hofmann, Frank 59 Hotere, Ralph 38-41 Hotere, Ralph & Mary McFarlane 42 Hoyte, J C 69 Hughes, Sara 61 Hurley, Gavin 55
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Cauchi, Ben 58 Chagall, Marc 75 Chevalier, Nicholas 70 Chilcott, Gavin 60, 66 Clairmont, Philip 51, 74 Clay, Trevelyan 54 Collins, Elliot 52 Crook, Gordon & Lesley Nicholls 54
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79 73 66
N 60 76
D Dashper, Julian de Lautour, Tony Doležel, Jenny
48 35 54
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Flay, Chauncey 48 Ford, John Bevan 61 Frère, Charles Edouard 70 Frizzell, Dick 57, 66, 80 G
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M MacFarlane, Quentin 53 Madden, John McIntosh 68 Mahon, Sam 78 Maughan, Karl 67 McCahon, Colin 37, 44 McFarlane, Scott 49 Mclean, John 78 McMillan, Gary 57 Miró, Joan 54 Mitchell, Leonard 79
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P Pardington, Fiona Peebles, Don Perry, Oscar Peryer, Peter Petre, Mike Popovici, Christina Prabha, After B Pressmane, Joseph Price, Phil
58, 59 33 57 58 71 76 79 71 78
Rae, Jude Reynolds, Patrick Robertson, Stuart Robinson, Peter Ryan, Paul
55 76 73 35 78
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Kirkwood, Henry William 68, 69 Kitaj, R B 73
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Scott, Ian Scott, Tom Shepherd, Michael Sherman, Cindy Slow, Robin Smither, Micheal Stevenson, Michael Stichbury, Peter Straka, Heather Stringer, Terry Sydney, Graham Sydow, Carl
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T Taylor, E Mervyn Thompson, Richard Todd, Yvonne Toomer, John Tucker, Rob
Select Aberhart, Laurence 12-13 Angus, Rita 44-45 Armanious, Hany 354-35 Basher, Martin 22-23 Cotton, Shane 42-43 Cummings, Vera 8-9 de Lautour, Tony 4-5, Ellis, Robert 20-21 Gimblett, Max 32-33 Hammond, Bill 2-3, 10-11 Hemer, André 6-7 Leek, Saskia 30-31 Leleisi'uao, Andy 26-27 Maddox, Allen 24-25 Matchitt, Para 26-27 McIntyre, Peter 46-47 McLeod, Andrew 32-33 Mrkusich, Milan 18-19 Paterson, Reuben 20-21 Pick, Séraphine 42-43 Scott, Ian 24-25 Sheehan, Joe 28-29 Siddell, Peter 40-41 Smither, Michael 14-15 Stichbury, Peter 18-19 Stringer, Terry 36-27 Upritchard, Francis 34-35 Walters, Gordon 16-17 Wealleans, Rohan 6-7 Woollaston, Toss 38-39,44-45
31 61 55 71 72
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