Auction Results

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Auction total
$11,487,886
88% sold by volume
93% sold by value


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Lot 1
$165,682
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
1

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Dutch peasant, c.1931 – 32

oil on cardboard on composition board

75.5 x 63.0 cm

signed lower right: Dorrit Black

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $150,000
Sold for $165,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 2
$165,682
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
2

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Depot workers, c.1940 – 42

oil on canvas on cardboard

46.0 x 61.0 cm

signed lower right: Dorrit Black
 

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $165,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 3
$122,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
3

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Under the pergola, 1951

oil on composition board

79.0 x 58.5 cm

signed with initials lower right: DB

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 4
$128,864
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
4

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Music, 1927 – 28

colour linocut

24.0 x 21.0 cm (image)
30.5 x 24.5 cm (sheet)

edition: 11/50

signed with initials lower left: D.B
numbered in margin upper left

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $128,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 5
$55,227
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
5

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
The acrobats, c.1928 – 29

colour linocut on paper

25.0 x 18.0 cm (image)
28.0 x 22.5 cm (sheet)

edition: 5/50

signed with initials lower right: D.B
inscribed with title and numbered in margin upper centre: The Acrobats

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 6
$92,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
6

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
The fruit stall, c.1931

colour linocut on paper

17.5 x 26.0 cm (image)
20.5 x 28.5 cm (sheet)

edition: 10/50

signed below image lower right: Dorrit Black
inscribed with title and numbered below image lower left: The Fruit Stall

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 7
$116,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
7

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
The eruption, 1929 – 30

colour linocut on paper

27.0 x 20.5 cm (image)
28.0 x 23.0 cm (sheet)

edition: 12/50

numbered in margin upper right

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $116,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 8
$104,318
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
8

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
The lawn mower, c.1931 – 32

colour linocut on paper

19.5 x 13.0 (image)
25.0 x 15.5 cm (sheet)

edition: 6/50

signed below image lower right: Dorrit Black
inscribed with title and numbered below image lower left: The Lawn Mower

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 9
$42,955
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
9

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
The wool quilt makers, 1940 – 41

colour linocut on paper

23.0 x 31.0 cm (image)
27.0 x 37.5 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

edition of 50
signed with artist’s monogram in image upper left

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 10
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
10

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
On the rocks, 1935

colour linocut on paper

19.5 x 31.5 cm (image)
23.0 x 35.5 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

edition of 50

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 11
$39,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
11

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Orchestra pit, Theatre Royal, c.1935

colour linocut on paper

23.0 x 18.0 cm (image)
30.0 x 22.0 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

signed with artist’s monogram in image lower right

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 12
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
12

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Naval funeral, c.1945

colour linocut on paper

16.0 x 24.0 cm (image)
19.0 x 27.5 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

edition of 50
signed with artist’s monogram in image upper right

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 13
$490,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
13

Margaret Preston

(1875 - 1963)
Still Life with native rose, 1920

oil on cardboard

55.5 x 45.5 cm

signed and dated lower left:
M.PRESTON / /20

Estimate: 
$350,000 – $450,000
Sold for $490,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 14
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
14

Conrad Martens

(1801 - 1878)
Double Bay from Mr Mort’s, 1859

watercolour, bodycolour and gum arabic on paper

44.5 x 63.5 cm

signed lower right: C. Martens

Estimate: 
$200,000 – $300,000
Lot 15
$613,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
15

Knud Bull

(Norwegian, 1811 - 1889)
The city of Hobart Town with Mount Wellington beyond, 1855

oil on canvas

78.0 x 127.0 cm

signed lower centre: K Bull
bears inscription on typed label verso: The City of Hobart Town with Mount Wellington / Knut Bull

Estimate: 
$500,000 – $700,000
Sold for $613,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 16
$1,472,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
16

Eugene Von Guérard

(1811 - 1901)
The Mitre Rock and lake from Mt Arapiles, 1874

oil on canvas

61.5 x 107.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: E. v. Guerard / 1874

Estimate: 
$1,500,000 – $2,000,000
Sold for $1,472,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 17
$675,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
17

George Clausen

(British, 1852 - 1944)
Labourers after dinner, 1884

oil on canvas on plywood

122.0 x 152.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: G. CLAUSEN. 1884

Estimate: 
$550,000 – $750,000
Sold for $675,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 18
$368,182
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
18

Arthur Streeton

(1867 - 1943)
Troops bathing, Glisy, 1918

oil on canvas

76.0 x 101.0 cm

signed lower right: A. STREETON
inscribed and dated lower left: GLISY 1918
signed and inscribed on artist’s label verso: Aussies bathing / (Glisy) / 14 A Streeton
 

Estimate: 
$250,000 – $350,000
Sold for $368,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 19
$675,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
19

Russell Drysdale

(1912 - 1981)
Stockman, 1965

oil on canvas

40.0 x 50.5 cm

signed lower right: Russell Drysdale
bears inscription verso: STOCKMAN - RUSSELL DRYSDALE / THE PROPERTY OF MR. MRS. Geoffrey Collings
bears inscription verso: 1965
bears inscription on gallery label verso: “Stockman” / by Russell Drysdale

Estimate: 
$500,000 – $700,000
Sold for $675,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 20
$1,227,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
20

Fred Williams

(1927 - 1982)
Two green clouds, 1967

oil on canvas

122.0 x 152.0 cm

signed lower left: Fred Williams
bears inscription on typed label verso: Fred Williams / “Two Green Clouds”

Estimate: 
$1,000,000 – $1,500,000
Sold for $1,227,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 21
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
21

John Brack

(1920 - 1999)
Promenade, 1978

oil on canvas

130.0 x 97.0 cm

signed and dated lower right:
John Brack 1978
inscribed with title on artist's label verso: PROMENADE
bears inscription on labels verso: 35

Estimate: 
$500,000 – $700,000
Lot 22
$270,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
22

Jeffrey Smart

(1921 - 2013)
Bar, Skyros, 1964

oil on composition board

25.0 x 31.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: JEFFREY SMART 64

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Sold for $270,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 23
$343,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
23

Rosalie Gascoigne

(1917 - 1999)
All that jazz, 1989

sawn and split soft drink crates on plywood

131.0 x 100.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: ALL THAT JAZZ / 1989 / Rosalie Gascoigne

Estimate: 
$320,000 – $420,000
Sold for $343,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 24
$331,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
24

Fred Williams

(1927 - 1982)
Paraburdoo landscape, 1981

oil on canvas

96.0 x 107.0 cm

signed upper right: Fred Williams. 
bears inscription verso: 862 

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $400,000
Sold for $331,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 25
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
25

Fred Williams

(1927 - 1982)
Saplings, 1961

oil on composition board

121.0 x 83.5 cm

signed lower left: Fred Williams. 
bears inscription verso: 9 

Estimate: 
$180,000 – $240,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 26
$582,955
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
26

Jeffrey Smart

(1921 - 2013)
Municipal car park, 1983

synthetic polymer paint and oil on fibreglass canvas on composition board  

36.0 x 120.0 cm

signed lower right: Jeffrey Smart
bears inscription verso: 8

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $400,000
Sold for $582,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 27
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
27

Jeffrey Smart

(1921 - 2013)
Adrian's view, 1980

synthetic polymer paint on heavy Fabriano paper

45.5 x 46.0 cm

signed lower right: JEFFREY SMART 

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $140,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 28
$294,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
28

Fred Williams

(1927 - 1982)
Barwon in flood II, 1978

oil on canvas

96.0 x 106.0 cm

signed lower left: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$250,000 – $350,000
Sold for $294,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 29
$66,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
29

Fred Williams

(1927 - 1982)
Flinders Island, 1981

gouache on paper

57.0 x 75.0 cm

signed lower left: Fred Williams. 

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $66,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 30
$306,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
30

William Robinson

(1936 - 2025)
Mount Tamborine on fire, 1987

oil on canvas

137.0 x 188.0 cm

signed lower left: William Robinson 
inscribed verso: MT TAMBORINE ON FIRE WILLIAM ROBINSON

Estimate: 
$180,000 – $250,000
Sold for $306,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 31
$115,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
31

Ivon Hitchens

(British, 1893 - 1979)
Warnford water, pool and dark distance, 1960

oil on canvas

46.0 x 109.0 cm

signed lower left: Hitchens
inscribed on label verso: Warnford Water / Pool and dark distance / By Ivon Hitchens / Greenleaves / Petworth Sussex
bears inscription on label verso: The property of Compassion in World Farming / Copse House. Greatham. Liss Hants 1970/ Warnford Water, Pool + Dark Distance – 1960   

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $115,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 32
$67,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
32

Sidney Nolan

(1917 - 1992)
Landscape, 1970

oil on composition board

122.0 x 152.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Nolan / 1970 
bears inscription verso: LANDSCAPE / NOLAN 

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 33
$56,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
33

Arthur Boyd

(1920 - 1999)
Bush pond, 1958 – 59

oil on composition board

41.0 x 53.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd 
bears inscription verso: BUSH POND / ARTIST / ARTHUR BOYD 

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $56,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 34
$42,955
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
34

Lloyd Rees

(1895 - 1988)
The reef, 1957

oil on canvas

51.0 x 60.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: L.REES / 57 

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 35
$22,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
35

William Robinson

(1936 - 2025)
Pumpkin scones with fruit, 2014

pastel on paper

52.0 x 76.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: William Robinson / 2014 

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 36
$39,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
36

William Robinson

(1936 - 2025)
Canyon Gorge, 2000

pastel on paper

55.0 x 75.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower left: Canyon Gorge / William Robinson 2000
bears inscription verso: 2 

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $24,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 37
$14,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
37

Avigdor Arikha

(French/Israeli, 1929 - 2010)
Nu à plat, 1989

pastel on emery paper

53.5 x 69.0 cm (sight)

signed lower right: Avigdor Arikha 
dated lower left: 21.III.89

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 38
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
38

Brett Whiteley

(1939 - 1992)
Wendy on cushions, 1976

also known as The Studio: Wendy Asleep

charcoal on paper

76.0 x 101.5 cm

stamped with artist’s monogram lower left: BW
signed verso: Brett Whiteley

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $180,000
Lot 39
$61,364
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
39

Brett Whiteley

(1939 - 1992)
In and out of room, c.1975

pencil on card

103.0 x 77.0 cm

signed and inscribed with title lower right: brett whiteley “in and out / of room”
stamped lower left with artist’s monogram
bears inscription verso: No. 9

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 40
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
40

Ian Fairweather

(1891 - 1974)
Penelope, 1961

synthetic polymer paint and gouache on cardboard on composition board

80.5 x 60.5 cm

bears inscription verso: PENELOPE

Estimate: 
$220,000 – $280,000
Lot 41
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
41

William Robinson

(1936 - 2025)
To Beechmont with storm clouds building, 2002

oil on linen

122.0 x 183.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: William Robinson / 2002
dated and inscribed with title on frame verso: 2002 TO BEECHMONT WITH STORM CLOUDS BUILDING

Estimate: 
$240,000 – $320,000
Lot 42
$208,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
42

Arthur Boyd

(1920 - 1999)
Wimmera, c.1980

oil on canvas

122.0 x 152.5 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$180,000 – $240,000
Sold for $208,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 43
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
43

John Olsen

(1928 - 2023)
The lake's edge, 2001

watercolour on paper

160.0 x 120.0 cm

signed and dated lower right:
John Olsen / '01

Estimate: 
$65,000 – $85,000
Lot 44
$85,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
44

Margaret Olley

(1923 - 2011)
Still life with kelim, 1985

oil on composition board

76.0 x 101.5 cm

signed lower left: Olley

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 45
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
45

Eugene Von Guérard

(1811 - 1901)
The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, c.1872

oil on academy board

22.0 x 37.5 cm

signed lower left: … / Eugene von Guerard

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $180,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 46
$42,955
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
46

Haughton Forrest

(1826 - 1925)
Yacht India and Schooner Gloriana coming out of Torbay

oil on canvas

82.5 x 121.0 cm

signed lower left: Forrest

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 47
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
47

Frederick Mccubbin

(1855 - 1917)
Macedon landscape (View from Hesket), c.1910 – 1912

oil on canvas

58.0 x 78.0 cm

signed lower right: F. McCubbin
original John Thallon Frame, Melbourne

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $180,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 48
$147,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
48

Arthur Streeton

(1867 - 1943)
Sassafras, 1926

oil on canvas

62.0 x 74.0 cm

signed lower left: A STREETON
bears inscription verso: 275 / RMC / R. M. Clark esq
 

Estimate: 
$120,000 – $160,000
Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 49
$27,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
49

Walter Withers

(1854 - 1914)
An old cottage, c.1905

oil on wooden panel

21.0 x 35.5 cm

signed lower right: Walter Withers

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 50
$39,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
50

Frederick Mccubbin

(1855 - 1917)
The bush hut, 1911

oil on cedar panel

25.0 x 35.5 cm

signed and dated lower left:
F McCubbin / 1911
bears inscription verso: Bush Hut / 40

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 51
$36,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
51

Vida Lahey

(1882 - 1968)
Customs House, Hobart, c.1928

oil on canvas on board

30.5 x 38.0 cm

signed lower right: F. V. LAHEY.

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 52
$31,909
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
52

Vida Lahey

(1882 - 1968)
Coolangatta, c.1935

watercolour on paper on card

26.0 x 35.0 cm

signed lower right: V. LAHEY
signed and inscribed with title on artist's handwritten label verso: "Coolangatta" / Vida Lahey
inscribed on label verso: Ada + Oswald with love from Vi

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 53
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
53

Nora Heysen

(1911 - 2003)
Flinders Street Station, 1944

oil on canvas on plywood

48.0 x 61.0 cm

signed lower left: Nora Heysen
signed and inscribed on label verso: “MELBOURNE STREET SCENE” / NORA HEYSEN

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 54
$51,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
54

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)
Ghost Gum, c.1950

watercolour on paper

36.5 x 26.0 cm (sheet)

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
bears inscription on partial label verso: to my dear Friends / […] Charles, & John / with love to all / from Agnes Baker

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 55
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
55

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)
South Ranges, c.1958

watercolour on paper

26.0 x 36.5 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
signed and inscribed with title verso: South Ranges / Albert Namatjira

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 56
$67,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
56

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)
Mount Sonder at Glen Helen

watercolour on paper on card

26.5 x 37.5 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 57
$73,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
57

Ian Fairweather

(1891 - 1974)
Canal scene, China, 1954

gouache on cardboard

37.0 x 51.0 cm

signed with initials lower right: IF

Estimate: 
$70,000 – $90,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 58
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
58

Tony Tuckson

(1921 - 1973)
Cocktails for two no. 2 (TP 161), 1947 – 50

oil on canvas

85.0 x 100.5 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Lot 59
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
59

Weaver Hawkins

(1893 - 1977)
Full tilt, 1954

oil on composition board

61.0 x 78.5 cm

signed and dated upper right: Raokin 54
signed and inscribed with title verso: WEAVER HAWKINS (RAOKIN) / FULL TILT  

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 60
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
60

Joy Hester

(1920 - 1960)
Doll in green dress, c.1947 – 48

brush and ink, and watercolour on paper

29.5 x 24.5 cm

signed with estate stamp lower right: Joy Hester

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Lot 61
$92,045
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
61

John Perceval

(1923 - 2000)
Sun setting over the marsh, 1972

oil on canvas

91.0 x 116.5 cm

signed and dated lower right:
Perceval / '72

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 62
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
62

Eric Thake

(1904 - 1982)
Seurat in Carlton, 1970

oil on canvas

51.5 x 38.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: ERIC THAKE 1970
inscribed with title lower left: SEURAT IN CARLTON
inscribed with title and dated verso: “SEURAT IN CARLTON” / 1970

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 63
$55,227
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
63

Eric Thake

(1904 - 1982)
"We saw the Orange Chat", 1974

oil on canvas

50.5 x 36.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: ERIC THAKE 1974
inscribed verso on stretcher: “WELL, WE SAW THE ORANGE CHAT” “FROM A SKETCH AT VIC LOWE’S ORANGE BLOCK MYSTIC PARK” 

 

This work has been requested for loan to the major survey exhibition:
Eric Thake—Do You See What I See?
to be held at the Geelong Gallery 
(14 November 2026 - 8 March 2027)

 

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000 (2)
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 64
$27,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
64

Danila Vassilieff

(1897 - 1958)
Fitzroy roadworks, 1937

oil on canvas 

40.5 x 46.0 cm

signed lower right: Vassilieff

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 65
$14,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
65

Thea Proctor

(1879 - 1966)
Hippeastrum Lilies in a vase, with Vanity Fair Magazine, c.1930s

watercolour on silk

46.5 x 34.0 cm (sight)

signed lower left: THEA PROCTOR

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 66
$29,455
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
66

Sydney Long

(1871 - 1955)
Panel of brolgas, 1918

also known as Native Companions
watercolour on paper

32.5 x 74.5 cm (sheet)

signed and dated lower left:
SID LONG / 1918
bears inscription on label verso: 289A / Panel of Brolgahs / or “Native Companions”

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $24,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 67
$27,000
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
67

Sydney Long

(1871 - 1955)
Pink flamingoes, 1908

watercolour on paper on card

26.5 x 50.5 cm (sheet)

signed and dated lower right:
SID LONG 1908

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 68
$41,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
68

Sydney Long

(1871 - 1955)
Flamingoes, c.1902

oil on canvas on board

61.0 x 25.5 cm

signed lower right: SID LONG
 

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $24,000
Sold for $41,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 69
$36,818
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
69

Rupert Bunny

(1864 - 1947)
Mulberry trees, c.1924

also known as Hills, at Le Lavandou
oil on canvas

54.0 x 65.0 cm

signed with monogram lower left
inscribed verso: 23 HILLS 35 (LE LAVANDOU)
bears inscription verso: MULBERRY TREES

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 70
$51,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
70

Criss Canning

born 1947
Poppies with Venetian silks, 2012

oil on board

46.0 x 36.0 cm

signed lower right: Criss Canning
bears inscription on gallery label verso: Criss Canning / Poppies with Venetian Silks / 2012

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 71
$39,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
71

Criss Canning

born 1947
Zinnias, 2007

oil on canvas

39.5 x 34.5 cm

signed lower right: Criss Canning

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 72
$49,091
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
72

Keith Haring

(American, 1958 - 1990)
Radiant baby, 1990

from Icons
colour screenprint with embossing on Arches cover paper

53.5 x 63.5 cm

edition: 91/250 

signed, dated and numbered on estate stamp verso by the Executor for the Keith Haring Estate: 91/250 / Julia Gruen 6/28/90

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 73
$18,409
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
73

NOEL McKENNA

born 1956
48 tallies (birthday still life), 2004

synthetic polymer paint on board in artist’s hand–made frame

30.0 x 89.0 cm

signed and dated upper left: NMcKENNA04

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 74
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
74

Alex Seton

born 1977
A young man's dream, 2005

Carrara marble and colour pigment

70.0 x 42.0 x 13.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 75
$19,636
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
75

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Through the window, c.1927

oil on canvas on board

35.0 x 30.0 cm

signed lower right: Dorrit Black
bears inscription on labels attached verso: Through the Window

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 76
$8,591
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
76

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Courtyard

watercolour on paper on card

37.0 x 25.0 cm (image)
38.5 x 29.5 cm (sheet)

signed lower left: Dorrit Black

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 77
$7,977
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
77

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Study for 'The sketch club', 1942

watercolour on paper

31.5 x 38.5 cm (image)
31.5 x 40.0 cm (sheet)

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $7,977 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 78
-
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
78

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Nocturne, Wynyard Square, 1932

linocut on paper

22.5 x 15.0 cm (image)
25.0 x 19.0 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

edition of 50
signed in image lower right with artist’s monogram

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Lot 79
$30,682
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
79

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Air travel 3: The pineapple plantation, 1947 – 49

colour linocut on paper

18.0 x 22.0 cm (image)
21.0 x 31.0 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

edition of 50
signed in image upper right with artist’s monogram

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $30,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 80
$14,727
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
80

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Air travel 1: Mud flats and island, 1947 – 49

colour linocut on paper

25.0 x 19.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 21.0 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

edition of 50
signed in image upper right with artist’s monogram

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 81
$12,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
81

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Air travel 4: Over the mountains, 1947 – 49

colour linocut on paper

18.5 x 21.5 cm (image)
21.5 x 25.5 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

edition of 50
signed in image lower right with artist’s monogram

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 82
$24,545
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
82

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Group of cottages, Corfe Castle, 1935

watercolour on paper

26.0 x 33.5 cm

signed lower centre: Dorrit Black
inscribed with title twice verso: Group of Cottages / Corfe Castle

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 83
$18,409
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
83

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Untitled [Still life with teapot], c.1940 – 51

watercolour on paper on card

37.5 x 39.0 cm (sight)

signed lower right: Dorrit Black

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 84
$12,273
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
84

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Chinaman's gardens, c.1933

linocut on paper

19.0 x 23.5 cm (image)
24.0 x 26.5 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

signed in image lower right with artist’s monogram

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne
Lot 85
$13,500
Important Australian + International Fine Art
Melbourne
26 August 2026
85

Dorrit Black

(1891 - 1951)
Gum trees, 1933

linocut on paper

14.5 x 20.0 cm (image)
16.5 x 22.0 cm (sheet)

artist’s proof

signed in image lower right with artist’s monogram

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 87 - 26 August 2026, Melbourne