The Collection of Anne Coney

The Collection of Anne Coney was exceedingly well received by the marketplace. Despite the inclement weather the auction was well attended and there was spirited bidding throughout, with many lots selling for well in excess of their top estimates. Sales under the hammer were an impressive $1 333 255 excluding subject bids. Some of the preliminary highlights included:

1. Jeff Koons $15 915
5. Karl Maughan $51 050* a new record price for the artist's work at auction
9. Andrew McLeod $49 245
10. Dale Frank $92 490 * a new international record price for the artist's work at auction
11. Judy Millar $33 630
12. Judy Millar $38 435
21. Colin McCahon $36 035
23. Michael Parekowhai $120 120
26. Michael Smither $97 295
33. Adele Younghusband $32 430
34. Piero Fornasetti $25 225
38. Michael Illingworth $85 285
40. Neil Dawson $21 620
42. Bill Hammond $30 030
44. Jeffrey Harris $22 820
47. Sam Mitchell $19 215 * a new record price for the artist's work at auction
49. Allen Maddox $88 885
51. Robert Ellis $30 030
54. Heather Straka $34 830 * a new record price for the artist's work at auction
62. Denys Watkins $17 415 * a new record price for the artist’s work at auction
79. Julian Dashper $13 815
81. Stanley Palmer $26 425
87. Jeff Thomson $14 110

All prices listed include buyer's premium and GST.