Art lovers will be instantly attracted to this auction with plenty of quality, affordable paintings up for sale.
Heading the list is Elioth Gruner’s (1882-1939) The Vale, (Lot 1 ) an exceptional example of one of Australia’s most gifted artists ability to paint light and landscapes in their truest form.
Another important work is Ethel Carrick Fox’s (1872-1952) Flower Vendors, Nice (Lot 2 ) – showcasing Ethel’s praise for the environment.
Grace Cossington Smith (1892-1984) is one of Australia’s most celebrated 20th century painters.
Her work was significant in the establishment of Australia’s response to European post-impressionism and brought her surroundings to life through the use of vivid colour and brushwork.
Garden Bunch, 1946 (Lot 3 ) is a good example of the domestic interiors focus she portrayed while taking care of her ill sister.
Cressida Campbell’s Protea and Gum Leaves (Lot 4 ) and John Olsen’s Water Birds (Lot 63 ) are other good examples of the art on offer.
The auction contains a strong selection of sterling silver including a Georg Jensen blossom pattern teapot, milk jug and sugar basin and a circular tray hallmarked London 1819 with makers Rebecca Eames and Edward Barnard.
Another interesting item is a silver gilt presentation dish hallmarked London 1861 and inscribed on the front with the words “To Alexander Alston from Alexandra Princess of Wales, 1883” – along with a sterling silver champagne bucket.
Several 17th century Dutch Delft blue and white vases and tobacco jar should attract plenty of attention and a circa 1935 Carltonware bowl with Red Devil Pattern (Mephistophele) is worth a closer look.
Several of the other porcelain items are intriguing including a novelty ashtray depicting America and Spain fighting over Cuba.
Interesting are several glass dump weights – created at the end of glass blowing sessions – and a collection of fossils.
