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Investment banker’s art sale includes one that got away from AGNSW
22 July 2026



Australian and international fine art auction featuring important works formerly from the estate of Dorrit Black & important works from the estate of Michael Gleeson-White AO
Australian and international fine art auction featuring important works formerly from the estate of Dorrit Black & important works from the estate of Michael Gleeson-White AO.
Australian and international fine art auction featuring important works formerly from the estate of Dorrit Black & important works from the estate of Michael Gleeson-White AO.
Eugene Von Guérard, The Mitre Rock and lake from Mt Arapiles, 1874 (detail). Sold for $1,500,000 (inc. BP + GST)
Dorrit Black (1891 – 1951), Depot workers, c.1940 – 42 (detail). Sold for $165,682 (inc. BP)
Melbourne gallery preview, important works formerly from the estate of Dorrit Black, Adelaide.


Gallery view featuring John Peter Russell



2026 April auction for Important Australian Indigenous Art
Attracting a wide audience of passionate collectors, this eagerly awaited instalment of D+H’s flagship Indigenous art auction achieved the outstanding total of $4,670,000 (inc. BP and GST) with many works notably exceeding their auction estimates – resulting in the elevated clearance rates of 120% by value and 88% by volume.
Continuing its commitment to offering outstanding examples of important Australian and International art, Deutscher and Hackett’s final live auction for the year achieved the highest November auction round total of $11.2 million (inc. BP + GST) – thus confirming the firm’s 2025 market leadership with its annual auction sales totalling over $40 million.
Howard Arkley’s joyous kitsch wonderland, Neapolitan delight, 1993 (est: $1,000,000 – 1,500,000) sold for $2,500,000 (inc. BP + GST) – not only a new auction record for the artist, but the highest price for a work of art sold at auction in Australia in 2025, continuing D+H’s record of achieving the highest price annually for the past four years.

At Deutscher and Hackett the buying and selling of art is handled with expertise and professionalism to ensure every auction and private sale of art is a professional, rewarding and enjoyable experience. Please contact us if you have any questions about the buying or selling process.

Auction, Collection Story, Media, News and Stories
22 July 2026

