Mossgreen Auctions News - November 2009

PETER POULET SOLO SHOW LAUNCHES THIS WEEK

Mossgreen is delighted to present Peter Poulet’s first show at the gallery since joining following the closure of Christine Abrahams gallery last year. The exhibition comprises 10 works inspired by the landscapes of Tasmania where Poulet is also State Architect .

Also showing is a selection of the gallery stockroom works, with buyers reminded that the Australian tax benefit scheme expires at the end of December. Under this scheme companies with a turnover of less than $2 million per annum are entitled to a 50% tax deduction (conditions apply).

Please contact the contact gallery with any queries.

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ASIAN ART AUCTION A RUNAWAY SUCCESS

Mossgreen's Asian Art auction in November recorded spectacular individual results, as well as a very high overall sale total of $1.4 million.

To check results and view past catalogues go to the auction results section of the website.

MOSSGREEN RECORDS ITS HIGHEST EVER NOVEMBER RESULTS

Against the general economic mood, Mossgreen recorded $2.9 million in sales for November, which was up from $2.6 million last year. Highlights included the sale of Sidney Nolan's 'Kelly' 1964, which received $285,454.55, as well as the sale of the collection of the late Harley K. Baxter which was 100% sold and raised over $500,000.

For individual sale results please see current results page.

EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS ACHIEVED FOR AUSTRALIAN CEDAR DINING TABLE

The last auction of the calendar year at Mossgreen achieved the highest price for any piece of Australian furniture this year, reaffirming its place as market leader in this catagory, with the sale of this table at $164,910.

Estimated at $12,000 -18,000, the table sold to a local collector in the room.