The Owston Collection. 25 & 26 June 2010
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
Step into the monumental history of Australian collecting with this vintage auction catalogue detailing "the sale of the decade," held at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on 25 and 26 June, 2010. Dispersed under instructions from receivers, this legendary event comprised over 1,300 lots amassed over a lifetime by the prominent property developer Warren Anderson. This extensive volume serves as an extraordinary reference for art historians, antique dealers, and connoisseurs, documenting a collection that realized a staggering $13.1 million. Inside, you will find meticulous descriptions and visual records of a remarkably diverse assemblage, ranging from museum-quality George III furniture and rare Sir Joseph Banks collector's cabinets to taxidermy, fine silver, and masterworks by Norman Lindsay. Capturing a unique and historic milestone in the southern hemisphere's secondary market, this pristine catalogue is a vital addition to any serious library of fine art and antiques.
Author: Bonhams
Format: Paperback
Published: 2010, Bonhams
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Step into the monumental history of Australian collecting with this vintage auction catalogue detailing "the sale of the decade," held at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal on 25 and 26 June, 2010. Dispersed under instructions from receivers, this legendary event comprised over 1,300 lots amassed over a lifetime by the prominent property developer Warren Anderson. This extensive volume serves as an extraordinary reference for art historians, antique dealers, and connoisseurs, documenting a collection that realized a staggering $13.1 million. Inside, you will find meticulous descriptions and visual records of a remarkably diverse assemblage, ranging from museum-quality George III furniture and rare Sir Joseph Banks collector's cabinets to taxidermy, fine silver, and masterworks by Norman Lindsay. Capturing a unique and historic milestone in the southern hemisphere's secondary market, this pristine catalogue is a vital addition to any serious library of fine art and antiques.