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Cornucopia of tribal creativity

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-08-04 02:13:43

Peter Fish talks about upcoming auctions for East Australian Trading Consolidated and Sotheby's. Quoted from the article: On Sunday, August 17, Guy Earl-Smith's East Australian Trading, based in Double Bay, will hold a typically eclectic auction that willinclude Aboriginal, African and...» Read More

Lawson-Menzies June 2008 Auction Results

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-25 07:39:27

Highlights from the Lawson-Menzies June 2008 auctions include: Mina Mina Dreaming from Judy Watson Napangardi selling for $348,000 Bush Yam Dreaming from Emily Kame Kngwarreye selling for $120,000 Bullock Hide Story from Rover Thomas selling for $102,000 and Iyaarka from Tommy Watson selling for...» Read More

Auctioneers withdraw Rover painting over concerns at listing

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-20 07:19:12

A Rover Thomas painting was removed from last night's Lawson-Menzies Aboriginal Art sale over concerns regarding missing information. The auction was a success though: Last night's auction reaped $2,715,600, including buyers' premium, with 122 of the 137 lots sold. This brought in...» Read More

Desert Gems: Small Paintings from Australia

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-06-07 09:04:26

Gallery Reception - Friday June 15, 2008 5:00 ~ 6:30 Nicole Worden on Didgeridoo and drums The spiritual significance of the Dreaming symbols are represented in small acrylic paintings on canvas and wood. Through August 8th. Location: 421 2nd Street, Petaluma - three...» Read More

Utopia Revisited

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-02-09 11:35:25

NG Art Gallery is hosting 'a women's' only exhibition to coincide loosely with International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March. A number of established indigenous artists will show their work in 'Utopia Revisited' to be opened by Her Excellency Professor...» Read More

Selling Art from the Australian Desert

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-01-28 13:44:01

The Painted Door Gallery Opening Reception The Painted Door 421 2nd Street Petaluma, CA Free Refreshments 5:00 ~ 8:00 Reception 5:00 ~ 6:30 Nicole Worden on Didgeridoo Selling Art from the Australian Desert: Acrylic Paintings by: Barbara Napangardi Reid, Cheryl Campbell, Kudditji Kngwarreye, Margaret & Annette Davis,...» Read More

The Age Hammer shy: big-name works go begging

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-08-16 02:54:26

Another article in The Age about the successes and failures of the fine art auctions in June-August...» Read More

The Elizabeth Jones Collection of Contemporary Aboriginal Art 14 August 2007

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-08-15 02:28:56

Mossgreen Auctions specialises in single owner auctions for collections covering fine art and antiques. Services include auctions held in our stylish multi-level building on Toorak Road South Yarra, on site auctions at the owner’s property or staged events in hired...» Read More

Crikey Aboriginal art popular at home and abroad

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-08-09 02:51:40

An article in Crikey about Aboriginal Art auctions and the Protection of Moveable Cultural Heritage Act, which precludes certain Australian Aboriginal artworks leaving the country. The purpose of the act is to “protect, for the benefit of the nation, objects...» Read More

Mossgreen Auctions Important Early Aboriginal Art

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2006-03-26 02:45:49

The Important Early Aboriginal Art was held at Mossgreen Auctions in early...» Read More

New International Auction House Enters Aboriginal Art Market

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2004-10-20 07:39:57

October 19, 2004 -- New International Auction House Enters Aboriginal Art Market. The significance of the Aboriginal art movement and its impact on the global art market has been compared to the emergence of the French Impressionists. The exponential growth of...» Read More