Tuesday 27 June 2023
New Collectors Art including The Collection of Jann Medlicott, Twentieth-Century Design & Studio Ceramics
6:00PM 3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland
The results of the online auction of New Collectors Art including The Collection of Jann Medlicott, Twentieth-Century Design & Studio Ceramics are now available to view here.
Centerpiece of the auction was the collection of philanthropist Jann Medlicott. A passionate arts supporter and collector, Jann assembled a vibrant and personal selection of art by well-known artists including Michael Hight, Darryn George, Grace Wright, Heather Straka, Arthur Dagley, Michael Smither and many more. Proceeds from the sale of Jann's collection went to benefit the Acorn Foundation.
A broad selection of ceramics and artworks by a variety of practitioners including Colin McCahon, Grahame Sydney, Greg Barron, Roy Cowan, Ian Scott, Judy Miller, Tony Fomison, Anne Reithmaier, Emily Wolfe, and many more were also offered in this sale, together with a large consignment of Scandinavian modern design furniture and objects, including pieces by Hans Wegner, Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Børge Mogensen.