Asian Art

Wednesday 29th February 2012 Auction Summary

"The Febuary 2012 Asian Art catalogue was one of A+O’s most successful ever in terms of sale clearance and achieved prices, testimony to the growing interest of Chinese collectors internationally – this catalogue attracted bidders from around the globe. The centrepiece of the catalogue was the Leo Tattersfield collection of Jade, commenced in the 1950s when he was one of the first western businessmen to travel to China."

New Collectors Art

Wednesday 29th February 2012

12 Peter Stichbury Glister giclee print on Ilford Galerie Gold paper, edition of 100 Estimated price $1000-$1500 Price realised $1800

18 Cedric Savage Untitled - The Farm oil on board Estimated price $1200-$2000 Price realised $1550

30 Colin McCahon Moby Dick is Sighted off Muriwai Beach off-set print, 117/200 Estimated price $2500-$4000 Price realised $3600

42 E. Mervyn Taylor Tane Mahuta Separating Rangi (the heavens) and Papa (the earth) beech wood engraving, edition of 40 Estimated price $1500-$2500 Price realised $2400

59 Robin White Oystercatcher and Harbour Cone silkscreen print, a/p Estimated price $6000-$9000 Price realised $8800