Sydney Auctions, Bonhams and Goodman Auctioneers

Sydney auctions, welcome to Bonhams and Goodman sydney auctions specialising in auctions of paintings antiques aboriginal art, fine art antique jewellery decorative arts toys household effects and auctions of collectable motor cars.

Bonhams & Goodman sydney auctions is the largest Australian owned, internationally operated general fine art auction house, conducting a wide variety of auctions. Last year (2005) Bonhams & Goodman sydney auctions had the second highest turnover of all the Australian general fine art auction houses with sales of over AUD$27Million including buyer's premium.

SIX NEW AUSTRALIAN ART AUCTION RECORDS SET

AT THE AUSTRALIAN FINE ART AUCTION, TUESDAY 26 AUGUST, MELBOURNE

Six new world auction records were established at Bonhams & Goodman's Fine Art auction, held in Melbourne on 26 August 26. 

Record numbers had inspected the paintings at viewings in Sydney and Melbourne, with over 1500 people attending the auction venues, 30% up on the numbers for April.  On auction night 250 people packed the Prahran saleroom to see Masterpieces of Australian Art from The Julian & Miriam Sterling Collection sell for $1,976,000 (including buyer's premium), well over the lower estimate published in the catalogue. The sale of the Australian Fine Art catalogue contributed another $3 million to the result. 

Geoffrey Smith, Director & National Head of Art, said, "We offered a number of high quality paintings by major artists fresh to the market and with reasonable expectations, that were purchased by discerning private collectors.  It was our most successful sale ever."

For further enquiries contact Geoffrey Smith, Director and National Head of Art, on 03 8530 3900 or geoffrey.smith@bonhams.com.

Illustrated:
John Russell (1858-1930)
Belle Ile en Mer 1904
oil on canvas
60 x 73cm
Sold for $1,560,000 (IBP)
26 August 2008, Melbourne

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MELBOURNE FINE JEWELLERY AUCTION A GREAT SUCCESS

On Monday 25 August, Bonhams & Goodman held a sale of exceptional Fine Jewellery to a standing room only crowd.   As one of the strongest jewellery sales held in Melbourne by the company to date, there were many highlights. The honour of the top lot of the sale went to Lot 70, an impressive 10.12 carat solitaire diamond ring, which sold for $120,000 including buyers premium.  Other highlights included a fine 3.01 carat white and pink diamond ring by Calleija which was knocked down for just under $50,000, including buyers premium, and a beautiful bow motif diamond necklace, which sold for $38,000, including buyers premium.

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We are now seeking consignments for our November sale and invite you to capitalise on our recent success.  For an obligation-free appraisal contact Patti Sedgwick, Head of Jewellery Melbourne, on 03 8530 3900 or patti.sedgwick@bonhams.com.

Illustrated:
A 10.13 carat solitaire diamond ring
Sold 25 August 2008 for $120,000 IBP.

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A fine Charles II japanned cabinet on stand, circa 1670

ENTRIES INVITED

FINE FURNITURE & DECORATIVE ARTS, NOVEMBER, SYDNEY

Entries for the November auction of Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts close on 19 September.  Contact us now for an obligation-free auction appraisal.

James Hendy
National Head of decorative Arts
(02) 8306 2209
james.hendy@bonhams.com

For information about the Decorative Arts Department, click here

Illustrated:
A fine Charles II japanned cabinet on stand, circa 1670
Estimate: $40,000 - 60,000

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