The Collection of John and Sheana Gellert

6:00PM 3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland

In a challenging market, Art+Object is very pleased to announce an auction total of $1 495 733, realised under the hammer, for the landmark auction of works from The Collection of John and Sheana Gellert. The collection had a strong focus on local historical works by Auckland Modernists and it is unsurprising that these excelled. Milan Mrkusich's stunning Painting (Red), one of the finest examples from his 'Corner' series, was the top selling lot of the evening realising $249 793, against its pre-sale estimate of $140 000 - $220 000. Five of the six lots by Mrkusich in the Gellert collection sold. Mervyn Williams' much-admired painting, Canticle set a new record for the artist's work at auction when it sailed beyond its estimate to achieve $35 337.

A new auction record was also set for the furniture of David Trubridge with his superb kauri and black walnut Desk and Chair from 1987, realising $15 840.

Further excellent prices were achieved for Michael Smither, Gordon Walters, Guy Ngan, Terry Stringer, Allen Maddox, Ian Scott and Carl Sydow.

Art+Object would like to extend our congratulations to the successful bidders and express our gratitude to Sheana Gellert and the Gellert family.

You can browse the sale price results here.
All listed prices are inclusive buyer's premium and GST.