The Christmas Show Mon, 12 Dec 2011

Gaston De Vel - Summer Roses Oil on canvas 37 x 45 cm
Gaston De Vel - Summer Roses Oil on canvas 37 x 45 cm
  • Joyful Italian paintings from Assisi, Venice and Milan complement a large selection of quality works by our resident New Zealand artists. New works by James Watkins, Simon Williams, Lawrence Leitch and Lance O'Gorman are now on view.
  • A small but delightful selection of paintings from the estate of Gaston De Vel are also available. French village scenes and colourful impressionistic florals are wonderful examples of the legacy left by this popular artist and teacher.
  • New works by Tracy Ellerton and Brian Dahlberg are eagerly awaited along with those of the Veneto based Franco Anselmi.
Vera Cummings fetched $12,500 hammer price
Vera Cummings fetched $12,500 hammer price
  • Gallery Gift vouchers - a great Christmas gift - allow that special someone to make their own choice of artwork
  • Last weeks Collectable & Contemporary Auction went very well - A record $12,500 was bid for a Vera Cummings, two others fetched $11,000 and $10,250 respectively - Jeff Koons Balloon dog made $7,500, $9,000 for Sara Hughes. John Radfords 'A Proof Under Stress' made $2,150 and Mike Petre Field Study 134 sold for $6,750. A good result with numerous works sold post auction. Full results available soon.