The Collection of John and Sheana Gellert

6:00PM 3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland

Art+Object is delighted to present the Collection of John and Sheana Gellert.
With its genesis in Petar Vuletic's internationalist, abstraction-focussed Petar/James Gallery in the 1970s, the Gellert Collection features major examples by artists from the gallery including Richard Killeen, Gordon Walters, Milan Mrkusich and Ian Scott.

Continuing to acquire throughout the eighties, nineties and 2000s, the Gellert collection is a significant Auckland collection which remains at the cutting edge of Contemporary Aotearoa-New Zealand practice over nearly half a century.

Please join us to PREVIEW the catalogue on Tuesday 10 June, 5pm–7pm | 3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland 1010. We will be serving fine wines organically produced by our partner Seresin Estate and champagne by Taittinger. The artworks will then be on view at Art+Object every day until the auction on Tuesday 17 June, at 6pm. Please see below for detailed viewing times.

We'll also be hosting a FLOOR TALK with Warwick Brown in conversation with Leigh Melville on Saturday 14 June at 3pm.
They will discuss Warwick’s unique relationship with John and Sheana Gellert and their collection, art collecting in all its various forms, the vagaries of the changing artworld, and why the collecting bug is one he just can’t seem to shake.

For those interested in reading more about this important collection, the Gellert's art of collecting and some of the highlights included in the auction, you can find in depth essays in our Stories.

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The auction will be conducted live in our Newton saleroom with online bidding available via our online bidding platform or app available on App Store or Google Play. Standard absentee and phone bids are also available filling in the forms below.

IMPORTANT NOTES: The BUYER’S PREMIUM for this auction is 19% of the hammer price plus GST on the buyer’s premium (total of 21.85% of the hammer price). This is to be paid on top of any successful bid. The buyer must pay the full amount due not later than 5 working days after the auction date, unless arranged with us.

BIDS UNDER RESERVE & HIGHEST SUBJECT BIDS: When the highest bid is below the vendor's reserve, this work may announced by the auctioneer as sold “subject to vendor's approval” or similar phrase. This signifies that the highest bidder will be the purchaser at the bid price if the vendor accepts this price. If this highest bid is accepted, then the purchaser has entered a contract to purchase the item at the bid price plus any relevant buyer’s premium. As we are not yet able to mark subject bids online, any subject bids will be confirmed by email soon after the auction.

LOT CONDITIONS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition (some items may have a very brief description of the fault or may be described with "AF", which means “as found”). The estimates always reflect the condition of a lot. All property is sold “as is” without warranty of any kind by art+object. Bidders who are unable to inspect the items in person are welcome to request additional information at: info@artandobject.co.nz or 093544646.

LOT MEASUREMENTS: The measurements provided are of the artworks, not of the frames. You’re welcome to request frame measurements and images by contacting us as above.

FREIGHT: Packing and courier options are available at buyer’s risk and expense. We’ll be in touch after the auction to arrange.
Important Notices for international bidders:
- An export license or certificate is required for any item over 50 years old. We can assist with this process after the auction.
- Any shipping quote provided doesn’t include customs duty, taxes and government charges in the receiving country.

It is assumed that all bidders at auction have read and agreed to our CONDITIONS OF SALE, which can be found here. Art+Object directors and staff are available to clarify any questions you may have: info@artandobject.co.nz or 093544646.