The David and Angela Wright Collection served to stimulate the market last night resulting in several strong prices, a sale total in excess of one million under the hammer as well as numerous new records for artists work at auction. Some preliminary highlights included:Ralph Hotere, Dawn Water Poem $293 125
Peter Robinson, Boy Am I Scarred Eh $82 075 (new artist record)
Gavin Hipkins, The Next Cabin $46 900 (new artist record)
Judy Millar, Untitled $42 210 (new artist record)
Bill Hammond, Singer Songwriter $322 437
John Pule, Hake Aga, Pato Pato $55 107
Allen Maddox, For Alexis $42 210
Ann Robinson, Agathis $28 140
Dick Frizzell, Chromorama $31 657
Tony Fomison, Isn't It My Turn $82 075
A full list of prices realized will follow in the coming days.
