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Fairwater: The Collection of Sir Warwick and Lady Fairfax AC OBE

22 September 2019 | starting at 13:00 AEST

Live Auction

Sydney, Woollahra

Auction highlights

Hans Heysen (1877-1968) The Farmyard, Frosty Morning, 1926

Hans Heysen (1877-1968) The Farmyard, Frosty Morning, 1926. Sold for AU$341,600 inc. premium

William Dobell (1899-1970) Study for Portrait of an Artist (Joshua Smith), 1943

William Dobell (1899-1970) Study for Portrait of an Artist (Joshua Smith), 1943. Sold for AU$915,000 inc. premium

Ray Crooke (1922-2015) The Morning Catch, Fiji Island, 1969-71

Ray Crooke (1922-2015) The Morning Catch, Fiji Island, 1969-71. Sold for AU$439,200 inc. premium

Charles Blackman (1928-2018) The Meeting, 1961

Charles Blackman (1928-2018) The Meeting, 1961. Sold for AU$390,400 inc. premium

A BUFF SANDSTONE HEAD, AVALOKITESVARA OR SHIVA Khmer, Bayon Period, late 12th/early 13th century

A BUFF SANDSTONE HEAD, AVALOKITESVARA OR SHIVA Khmer, Bayon Period, late 12th/early 13th century. Sold for AU$231,800 inc. premium

A FINE ITALIAN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE Late 19th, early 20th century

A FINE ITALIAN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE Late 19th, early 20th century. Sold for AU$21,960 inc. premium

AN ITALIAN CHINOISERIE 'LACCA' BUREAU CABINETFourth quarter 18th century

AN ITALIAN CHINOISERIE 'LACCA' BUREAU CABINETFourth quarter 18th century. Sold for AU$15,860 inc. premium

A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL VENETIAN ROCOCO HARPSICHORD18th-19th century and later

A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL VENETIAN ROCOCO HARPSICHORD18th-19th century and later. Sold for AU$9,760 inc. premium

A RARE SET OF FOUR FRENCH FOOTSTOOLS Late 19th early 20th century

A RARE SET OF FOUR FRENCH FOOTSTOOLS Late 19th early 20th century. Sold for AU$6,710 inc. premium

AN IMPORTANT FRANCO-FLEMISH TAPESTRY 16th century, late Gothic period

AN IMPORTANT FRANCO-FLEMISH TAPESTRY 16th century, late Gothic period. Sold for AU$6,710 inc. premium

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BONHAMS MAGAZINE: Full House - Scion of Australia's great newspaper dynasty, Sir Warwick Fairfax lived in a Sydney mansion that was a showcase for artistic wonders, says Candice Bruce

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Fairwater – The Collection of Sir Warwick and Lady Fairfax AC OBE

Additional information

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Buyers' Obligations
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Buyers' Premium and Charges
For all Sales categories excluding Motor Cars and Motorcycles:
Buyer's Premium Rates
23% on the Hammer Price
GST at the current rate of 10% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges.
Collection Notices
Collections will be available for two days from 23-24 September at 36 - 40 Queen St Woollahra NSW 2025

All 'W' lots will be transferred to Global Art Solutions on Wednesday 25 September. Transfer and storage charges will apply. Collection will commence from Thursday 26 September between 10am and 4pm from Global Art Solutions. Please note there are no weekend or public holiday collections.
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