Wednesday 1 April 2015
Important Paintings & Contemporary Art
The auction was headlined by the unprecedented result achieved for Michael Parekowhai's Tu Tama Ra, which was the top selling lot on the night at $164 150. Some of the other preliminary highlights included:
2. Judy Millar $11 430
3. Michael Parekowhai $9850
8. Liz Maw $18 760
9. Richard Killeen $26 965 (illustrated)
10. Richard Killeen $25 795
14. Stephen Bambury $25 795
15. Bill Henson $39 865
17. Ann Shelton $7915
19. Peter Peryer $7035
21. Richard Orjis $6450
27. Michael Parekowhai $164 150 * a new record price for the artist at auction.
30. Stephen Bambury $64 487 * a new record price for the artist at auction.
39. Gordon Walters $9965
43. Peter Siddell $28 140
46. Tony Fomison $26 965
All prices realised include buyer's premium and GST totalling 17.25%.