The Peter Elliott Collection
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Discover one of the most celebrated events in modern Australian auction history with this comprehensive vintage catalogue from Mossgreen Auctions, detailing the landmark sale of The Peter Elliott Collection held in Sydney over three historic days from August 30 to September 1, 2015. Amassed over six decades by the passionate philanthropist, obstetrician, and medical researcher Dr. Peter Elliott AM, this monumental collection realized more than $7 million. This beautifully curated 368-page volume serves as an indispensable reference for art historians, researchers, and serious collectors. Inside, you will find meticulous documentation and rich visual records of over 1,000 lots spanning fine Australian and Indigenous Aboriginal art, Asian art, Oceanic tribal artefacts, and European decorative arts. The catalogue famously highlights masterpiece cover lots like Brett Whiteley’s luminous The Arrival – A Glimpse in the Botanical Gardens, alongside major works by William Robinson, Fred Williams, and Arthur Boyd. Featuring a biography of Elliott by Elizabeth Elliott, this scarce softcover volume captures a unique lifetime of dedicated collecting and remains a vital addition to any fine art library.
Author: Various Authors
Format: Paperback
Published: 2015, Mossgreen Auctions
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Discover one of the most celebrated events in modern Australian auction history with this comprehensive vintage catalogue from Mossgreen Auctions, detailing the landmark sale of The Peter Elliott Collection held in Sydney over three historic days from August 30 to September 1, 2015. Amassed over six decades by the passionate philanthropist, obstetrician, and medical researcher Dr. Peter Elliott AM, this monumental collection realized more than $7 million. This beautifully curated 368-page volume serves as an indispensable reference for art historians, researchers, and serious collectors. Inside, you will find meticulous documentation and rich visual records of over 1,000 lots spanning fine Australian and Indigenous Aboriginal art, Asian art, Oceanic tribal artefacts, and European decorative arts. The catalogue famously highlights masterpiece cover lots like Brett Whiteley’s luminous The Arrival – A Glimpse in the Botanical Gardens, alongside major works by William Robinson, Fred Williams, and Arthur Boyd. Featuring a biography of Elliott by Elizabeth Elliott, this scarce softcover volume captures a unique lifetime of dedicated collecting and remains a vital addition to any fine art library.