Top Ten Prices This Year 001 Colin McCahon Landscape Theme and Variations (H) c1963 oil on jute 1770mm × 830mm est $300,000 – $500,000 price $312,350
003 Michael Smither Three Rock Pools 2004 oil and sand on board 1260mm × 820mm est $250,000 – $350,000 price $262,000
005 Ralph Hotere Les Saintes Marie de la Mer 2002 enamel on mirror 11180mm (diameter) est $90,000 – $120,000 price $156,200
008 Tony Fomison Perriot/Dracula 1975 – 76 oil on jute 365mm × 260mm est $80,000 – $140,000 price $114,120
002 Colin McCahon Jump E4 1973 acrylic on jute 910mm × 442mm est $250,000 – $350,000 price $303,330
004 Bill Hammond Living Large 3 1995 acrylic on paper on canvas 1990mm × 1070mm est $150,000 – $250,000 price $168,200
006 Tony Fomison Self Portrait 1975 oil on cloth on board 430mm × 495mm est $80,000 – $120,000 price $156,200
009 Don Binney Te Henga 1967 oil on canvas 500mm × 550mm est $60,000 – $80,000 price $105,110
007 C F Goldie Head of a Nubian 1896 oil on canvas 385mm × 330mm est $110,000 – $170,000 price $120,125
010 Grahame Sydney Hawkdun Moon 2004 oil on canvas 500mm × 550mm est $60,000 – $80,000 price $98,500
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2021 has been a challenging year. Along with lockdowns, we have had to farewell some of the enduring legends of the art world. Artists Bill Hammond and Billy Apple passed away in recent months, as did legendary Christchurch gallerist Judith Gifford. In each of these cases, extraordinary legacies have been left for us all to treasure and learn from. It was a particular distinction for Webb’s to present a prized work from Gifford’s personal collection at our last major auction – Colin McCahon’s Jump E4. Gifford acquired the work after it was exhibited at Brooke/Gifford in 1975, and it remained hers until our sale in August. We remain humbled to have had the opportunity to represent this work on her behalf. Gifford was instrumental in developing the work and careers of a number of legendary Christchurch artists, Hammond being a shining example. In considering important legacies, we are drawn to reflect on our own. Peter Webb was the inspiration and vision behind this company when it began. His legacy is Webb's
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New Zealanders are embracing the value of our place in the world, our stories, and our art like never before.
at the essence of the auction powerhouse that is Webb’s today. We are defining the market now, much as Peter Webb did when he established the business. We are the highest turnover auction house in New Zealand, and our business is rapidly growing. We’re making and expanding markets for new generations of artists, while raising the bar for blue-chip luminaries. We’re driven to achieve results that change the way art is viewed, written about, and valued. We are speaking the language of today while representing timeless values in art that will be cherished for decades to come. We love art and we love telling stories that add meaning to the works we present. Presenting great art in the best possible light to the broadest possible audience is what drives us. If you have artwork that you’re considering selling, get in touch with the team at Webb’s.
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