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IMPORTANT & RARE ART

Live auction 26 November 2024

ENTRIES NOW INVITED

Following the success of our $4.2million July auction, International Art Centre now invites entries for the 26 November IMPORTANT & RARE ART, our final major sale of the year.

Early entries include works by Colin McCahon, Frances Hodgkins, Robert Ellis, Ralph Hotere, C F Goldie, Tony Fomison, Star Gossage Brent Wong and Karl Maughan. Catalogue in preparation.

Please note that auctions held after this date will be subject to Artist Royalties (From 1st December)

Contact:

Richard Thomson - richard@artcntr.co.nz
Grace Alty - gracealty@artcntr.co.nz

COLLECTABLE ART

Online Auction
17 - 24 SEPTEMBER

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Appraisals

The Collectable Art sale offers a number lower-priced works from highly-sought after artists in print and edition form, as well as quality works from artists whose presence on the secondary market is just beginning to crystallise.

Sales of Modern and Contemporary art play an integral role in providing market access to the most sought-after artists many of whom have defined New Zealand's art narrative over the past 50 years. These sales present an exciting offering of both painting and sculpture by a range of our modern and contemporary greats. Spanning that vital period from the establishment of mid-century modernism through to the cutting edge of our national contemporary art discourse, this is an acclaimed and significant event in the auction calendar.

The auction will be on view daily from Wednesday 18 September until the day of the auction Tuesday 24 September. The online auction will start to close on Tuesday 24 September from 6pm in 10 second intervals. For condition reports or if you require assistance with registration or bidding please get in touch. We can provide nation wide & international shipping on all works.

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Grace Alty - gracealty@artcntr.co.nz

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Luke Davies - luke@artcntr.co.nz

09 3794010

PAST AUCTIONS

ART AT HOME

Online Auction
20 - 27 August

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IMPORTANT & RARE ART

Live auction 30.07.24

International Art Centre invites entries for this major end of year sale. July's Important & Rare Art saw the most successful result for a multi vendor auction held this year in New Zealand with sales in excess of 4.2 million,

JULY RESULTS

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Our Winter catalogue includes a fantastic selection of museum quality works and recently discovered masterpieces, many of which appear on the market for the first time.

The magnificent catalogue includes a masterpiece by Don Binney, one of his most iconic images, never before seen for sale by auction. Other significant, recently consigned works include a large scale Hemisphere by Gretchen Albrecht once owned by the late Ron Sang. A previously believed 'lost' McCahon stained glass window and a rare work by Singaporean artist Cheong Soo Pieng purchased by its New Zealand owners in 1977 also feature. Four works by Charles Frederick Goldie feature, including Sophia and the work pictured below, along with two paintings completed whilst the artist was in Paris attending the prestigious Académie Julian.

Exceptional works by Rita Angus, Ray Ching, Shane Cotton, Tony Fomison, Marti Friedlander, Fred Graham, Max Gimblett, Louise Henderson, Frances Hodgkins, Ralph Hotere, Robyn Kahukiwa, Karl Maughan, Peter McIntyre, Trevor Moffitt, Michael Parekōwhai, Ann Robinson, Michael Smither, Sir Grahame Sydney and others are also included in this extraordinary Winter catalogue.

Enquiries:
Richard Thomson - richard@artcntr.co.nz
Mobile 0274 751 071

Grace Alty - gracealty@artcntr.co.nz
Luke Davies - luke@artcntr.co.nz
Grace Harris - grace@artcntr.co.nz
09 3794010

Women in Art

08.05.24

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After significant interest during the week long viewing The Women in Art auction at the International Art Centre commenced with two works by Pauline Yearbury selling for more than eight times their predicted maximum. St Francis, Tobias and Friends and Wake Up Saint Francis sold for $24,000 ($28,830 including buyers premium) and  $25,000 ($30,031), a record for the artist. 

The highest price of the night was $145,000 ($174,181) for Evelyn Page's 1982 oil painting Young Woman In A Bay Window. Strong collector interest saw both the Marti Friedlander lots achieve record prices for the artist. Louise Henderson Studio, 1975 achieved $15,000 ($18,018) on the night and the iconic Eglinton Valley, 1970 tripled its top estimate selling for $20,000 ($24,025). 

Two outstanding works by Star Gossage saw determined bidding in room and online with Oi Boy selling for $27,000 ($32,778) and Ao Tahi, First Light setting a new record for the artist with a final sale price of $40,000 ($48,050). Jenny Dolezel's In the Listening Room had significant interest during the auction viewing and sold for $40,500 ($48,650).

The Women in Art auction was the first art auction at the International Art Centre featuring women artists only and included more than 100 works of art in a wide variety of mediums, subject matter and price ranges. 

Thank you to all those who attended the viewing and auction, both in person and online. To view all the auction results, please click on the link below. We are now accepting any post auction offers on paintings included in the sale. If any unsold works spark your interest, please get in touch. 

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SELLING YOUR ART IN OUR REGULAR AUCTIONS Every estimate provided by International Art Centre is carefully considered based on comparable prices for artworks at auction in recent times. In the case of higher value works we typically include information regarding past performance with each of these artists.

Consideration is given to the auction timing as well as the presentation of each artwork offered in our auctions.

Please submit your art for appraisal here or alternatively please email: info@internationalartcentre.co.nz or contact us to speak with a member of the team +64 9 3794010

Contact Richard Thomson - richard@artcntr.co.nz

Telephone +64 9 379 4010

Toll free 0800 800 322 and Mobile 0274 751 071

As New Zealand's most experienced fine art auction house, International Art Centre provides high industry standards in customer service, research and presentation, with consistently high clearance rates and outstanding results for Modern and Contemporary Art and are unmatched in the field of historical New Zealand masterpieces. With a network of contacts globally, coupled with over 50 years art market experience, live and internet bidding, we have been able to deliver international results for foreign pictures sourced locally.

Important & Rare Fine Art Auctions

Important & Rare auctions are the proven, pre-eminent sale category for major works of art offered for sale in New Zealand. These auctions take place three times annually. As we fast approach our 50th year in business, experience continues to equal results. 2023 saw Important & Rare auctions realise four of New Zealand's top ten auction prices. Due to an appreciative, and greatly valued clientele of nationwide and international buyers and sellers we look forward to breaking new ground. Charles Frederick Goldie, Colin McCahon, Felix Kelly, Gottfried Lindauer and Frances Hodgkins are just some of the highlighted artist's we seek for these sales.

Contact Richard Thomson - richard@artcntr.co.nz

Telephone +64 9 379 4010

Toll free 0800 800 322 and Mobile 0274 751 071

Collectable Art

The buzz generated by International Art Centre's Collectable Art auctions reflects the popularity of this sale: an event at which seasoned connoisseurs and budding collectors alike converge to appreciate one of the most eclectic and diverse offerings available to the market. Because this auction specifically caters to the more affordable end of the market - generally presenting works valued at $5,000 and less (many of which are offered without reserve), this is an exciting opportunity to unearth some real treasures. The Collectable Art sale offers a number lower-priced works from highly-sought after artists in print and edition form, as well as quality works from artists whose presence on the secondary market is just beginning to crystallise. Sales of Modern and Contemporary art play an integral role in providing market access to the most sought-after artists many of whom have defined New Zealand's art narrative over the past 50 years. These sales present an exciting offering of both painting and sculpture by a range of our modern and contemporary greats. Spanning that vital period from the establishment of mid-century modernism through to the cutting edge of our national contemporary art discourse, this is an acclaimed and significant event in the auction calendar.

Contact Grace Alty - gracealty@artcntr.co.nz

Contact Luke Davies - luke@artcntr.co.nz

Telephone +64 9 379 4010

Art At Home

As well as our regular live in room auctions International Art Centre now holds timed online only auctions and is continually consigning works to these sales. Our Art at Home sale offers collectors the opportunity to browse and acquire a diverse array of contemporary and traditional art, from emerging newcomers to established staples.

Email info@internationalartcentre.co.nz

Telephone +64 9 379 4010

Private Collections: Single Owner Sales

As an auction house with international connections, International Art Centre has extensive experience handling major collections and commands record-breaking prices in the domestic and international marketplaces. International Art Centre provides experienced, targeted marketing campaigns including dedicated single owner auctions with colour print and online ebooks. Some examples of these were the recent sale of the John Leech Collection and the handling of the Selected Works from Fletcher Trust Collection. The most recent sale is the Barry Pilcher Collection of Contemporary New Zealand Art.

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