Bonhams will showcase prominent works from some of Australia’s most seminal artists in its upcoming Important Australian Art sale Bonhams : Important Australian Art. With a highly curated collection spanning from Colonial to Contemporary, including fresh to market works with enticing provenance. The collection of 73 art works includes John Brack’s The Racecourse Stand, 1956, estimated at $30,000-50,000.
Recently re-discovered works previously listed as “whereabouts unknown” include Brett Whiteley’s large scale The Ferry Coming In – Lavender Bay, 1977 (Lot 26 ) and John Bracks’ The Racecourse Stand (Lot 13 ) repatriated from London will attract interest from collectors.
Also on offer is an impressive selection of Margaret Preston prints (lots 2, 3, 5, 7, 8) as well as works from the estate of Sydney painter and socialite Mitty Lee Brown (Lots 9 to 12) including two rare Russell Drysdale Studies from the 1940s; as well as works from the estate prominent art historian T.G. Rosenthal (Lots 16, 17 & 18).
