Against all odds, our November 27th Important Paintings and In 3D: Sculpture sale was our best yet and our first million dollar sale. A packed house, spirited bidding and a high clearance rate meant many punters left the building more than a little pleasantly suprised about the seemingly robust state of the New Zealand Secondary art market. Highlights on the night included Michael Parekwohai's Kokowai setting a new auction record for the artist of $59 889, Paul Dibble's South Sea's Festival making an impressive $53 670, Toss Woollaston's McFedries Farm realising $35 358 and so on. The Goldie above sold for its reserve of $150 000 hammer two days after the sale as did both McCahon's; the North Otago for $57 500 and View from the Top of the Cliff for $75 000 hammer.
