Important Australian + International Fine Art

NOW CONSIGNING

Deutscher and Hackett is currently inviting consignments for its final auction of Important Australian + International Fine Art for 2026, to be held in Melbourne on Wednesday 2 December.

Following the outstanding results achieved for An Important Private Collection, Canberra, we welcome enquiries from collectors considering the sale of an individual work or a significant collection. Our specialists provide confidential advice on valuations, timing and the auction process.

Our most recent auction, held on 14 October, achieved $8.7 million (inc. BP + GST), with exceptional clearance rates of 96% by value and 93% by volume. The results reflected strong demand for works of quality and significance by Australia’s leading artists.

$8.7 million | 96% by value | 93% by volume

Highlights included Brett Whiteley’s Lavender Bay in the rain, 1974, which realised $1,075,000; Sidney Nolan’s The disguise, 1964, which achieved $750,000; and Jeffrey Smart’s Containers at Pisa airport, 1998–99, and John Brack’s The performance (seven figures), 1989, which each realised $675,000.

Bronwyn Oliver’s Unity, 2001, sold for $625,000, while Fred Williams’ Landscape with hillock (2), 1969, and John Brack’s Four pairs and a single, 1971, each achieved $600,000. All prices include buyer’s premium and GST.

For further information or to arrange a confidential market appraisal, please contact our Sydney or Melbourne galleries.