29 NOV ART + OBJECT ART+OBJECT 135 2018 IMPORTANT PAINTINGS & CONTEMPORARY ART AO1335FA Cat135 cover.indd 1 12/11/18 12:23 PM Front cover: Don Binney. Photo courtesy of Total Ecological conscience may well be the artist's archive. Back cover: the survival creed for all of us in the very Te Henga. imminent 21st Century. I am confident that Photo courtesy of the artist's archive. the capacity for man’s survival is as much Page 1: writ within his capacity to survive upon a Detail of lot 55, basis of tolerance with his meanest fellows Bill Hammond, Watching for Buller on Waterfall as it is writ within his capacity to reach the Rock, acrylic on seven moon. Or do I hope too much? kauri panels The quotation above concludes Don Binney’s text for the groundbreaking exhibition catalogue Earth/Earth at Barry Lett Galleries, Auckland in April 1971. Don Binney was one of five artists featuredin the exhibition, the others being Michael Illingworth, Colin McCahon, Michael Smither and Toss Woollaston. Each artist as well as Hamilton scientist Dr. R.H. Locker and University of Auckland Professor of Botany Francis Newhook contributed essays to the landmark catalogue for the exhibition. The theme of the exhibition was squarely addressed to ecological concerns, in particular deforestation and habitat loss for native species. These were consistent themes throughout Don Binney’s career as an artist and active supporter of numerous conservation causes. Elsewhere in the catalogue Binney makes a passionate case for conservation of our natural resources, ‘As I write, a filthy great pink-ochre proboscis of Waitakere clay is pushing further and further out into the old swamp which extends from Goldie’s Bush to Te Henga; from the Black Bridge to Taumaiti. The whole watertable which has given sustenance to the Bittern, Hawk and Fernbird, whose profile I have frequently placed in my paintings, and which has survived effectively for some hundreds of years… is now subject to the compulsory and barbarous modifications of one landholder.’ Elsewhere he writes, ‘New Zealand’s remote and isolated ecology was one of the most sensitive and integral in the world. Remarkably specialised birds filled the roles more usually occupied by mammalians elsewhere. Their whole existence was reciprocal to a delicate and specialised forest system.’ This catalogue provides a rare opportunity to see Binney’s concerns so clearly articulated on canvas. The three major works from the period 1965–1970 are ample illustration of Binney’s lifelong love for our native bird species and his deep attachment to the West Coast of Auckland and in particular Te Henga which provides the location for these iconic scenes. Gregory O’Brien has written an insightful essay on the three works and Binney’s lyrical response to his subjects, the Te Henga location and the unique set of spiritual and environmental inputs into his artistic world view. ART+OBJECT would like to thank Philippa Binney for allowing us to reproduce the cover image of the artist and for her assistance in providing access the artist’s archive for research purposes when preparing this catalogue. Hamish Coney ART+OBJECT 3 Abbey Street Newton Auckland PO Box 68 345 Newton Auckland 1145 Tel +64 9 354 4646 Free 0 800 80 60 01 Fax +64 9 354 4645 [email protected] www.artandobject.co.nz 2 The exciting new biography by Damian Skinner On sale from November 2018 at all good bookstores and from www.masseypress.ac.nz RARE BOOKS 5 DEC ON VIEW 12 NOON FROM SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER CATALOGUE ONLINE ARTANDOBJECT.CO.NZ Art+Object's final auction of the year Colonial art includes early historic features a beautiful collection of paintings by John Gully, H.G. Robley, early New Zealand first editions with John Gibb, W.S. Hatton as well as an some scarce and important books, early rare lithograph of John Williams documents and Maori printings. South Seas published by John Snow and original Baxter prints of the It also features rare publications by reception and the massacre of the Katherine Mansfield including early Rev’d John Williams. issues of the Australian periodical ‘The Native Companion’ with her Other major items include: a collection first published works, as well as the of early New Zealand rugby books first edition of ‘In a German Pension’ from the library of Kevin Lewis, published by Stephen Swift in 1911. well known rugby historian, coach and player; a first edition of ‘Out of Africa’ by Karen Blixen, London, 1937; a collection of 1960’s Auckland architectural watercolour sketches by Cyril Whiteoak; and several early 17th century antiquarian books. This important sale features some 400 lots. Original model for the Northern Building Society, 48 Greys Avenue Auckland. Designed and built by Darcy Glossop / Davison Architectural Group, this iconic Auckland building built in 1973 was Auckland's first mirror glass structure. New Zealand husky team travels on sea ice under Barne Glacier between Cape Evans and Cape Royds, Ross Island, Antarctica. Photo: Colin Monteath, Hedgehog House. 4 RARE BOOKS APR 2019 Art+Object is pleased to announce It includes the extremely rare first that its first rare book auction of 2019 edition of Shackleton’s ‘Aurora is the most important collection of Australis’ published and printed in Antarctic books in New Zealand, the Antarctica at Cape Royds during the superb library of Richard Reaney, Nimrod Expedition of 1907–1909 noted author, historian and Polar while wintering in their hut. One of adventurer. Richard Reaney has visited approximately 80 known copies. significant historic sites in Antarctica A set of Shackleton’s ‘The Heart of on numerous occasions and played the Antarctic’ limited first edition of 3 an important role in many of the volumes, bound in vellum. A complete commemorative expeditions to South set of ‘The Polar Times’, 1902–1911 as Georgia, Antarctica and the Sub- well as numerous books relating to Antarctic Islands. other international expeditions and the ‘Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration’. Over a period of 50 years Richard Reaney has visited many countries amassing this world class collection of books on Antarctica and the Pam Plumbly expeditions relating to it. Manager – Rare Books [email protected] +64 21 448 200 +64 9 378 1153 5 NEW COLLECTORS ART 24 OCT AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS Art+Object’s Spring New Collectors catalogue was notable for the inclusion of a number of significant private, estate and buying group collections including The Untitled Group Collection, artworks from the estate of John Wilson and works from the collection of Richard Kittelty. One of the highlights was over 50 works from the estate of well-known artist and designer Ted Dutch (1928–2008) all but one of which sold under the hammer. Total sales of over $630 000 for the two night sale demonstrated the current buoyant mood of the market. Heather Straka Karl Maughan Ace of Clubs Auckland oil on linen, mounted to board, 2003 oil on canvas, 2016 from the Untitled Group Collection $25 225 $9605 Samantha Mitchell Helen Bannerman Jeff Thomson oil on Perspex, 2013 Buzzy Bee from the Untitled Group Collection Guy Ngan acrylic on corrugated iron $6005 Untitled $12 010 acrylic on canvas $8405 Ted Dutch King and Queen Signaller fi gures earthenware Gretchen Albrecht $4560 Aqua Rosa acrylic and oil on canvas, 2011 $19 215 Terry Stringer Personal Museum Peter Stichbury Ted Dutch patinated bronze, triptych, 2/3, 2002 Jasper Romanelli Monument acrylic and gesso on lawn bowl, 2006 mixed media on board, 1967 $25 225 $7805 from the estate of Ted Dutch $6905, a record price for the artist at auction 6 Prices realised include buyer's premium 7 Amazing futures AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS 24 OCT In the course of over fifty years in the New Zealand art world as an exhibiting artist, teacher, museum director, curator and writer John Perry has engaged with New Zealand visual arts culture in a unique manner. His close friendships with significant artists such as Dennis Knight Turner, Theo Schoon, Barry Brickell and Len Castle was well represented in his collection as was his specialty area of New Zealand folk art which attracted strong interest and sales on the night. Theo Schoon Geothermal Study, Waiotapu unique cibachrome photograph printed from extachrome transparency, image 1967 $12 610, a record price for a Dennis Knight Turner photograph by the artist at Five Dead Trees auction oil on canvas laid onto board, circa 1954 $8705 New Zealand Folk Art Carving on a Māori Theme $2760 Theo Schoon Waiotapu Mudpool Study – Concentrated Rhythm vintage gelatin silver print, 1951 $3600 Dennis Knight Turner Pungas and Parasites oil on board, 1954 $7805 Kushana Bush Nude with Rubbish Sack from All Things to All Men gouache and pencil on paper, 2011 A pair of New Zealand Folk Art $9000 carvings of stylized Maori figures $4800 10 Prices realised include buyer's premium light | The Pendant chair | Pressed Chair table | Seiltänzer Corner Crummer Rd and Mackelvie St Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand Phone +64 9 360 4290 [email protected] www.katalog.co.nz 11 NEW 26 FEB 2019 COLLECTORS ART ENTRIES INVITED UNTIL 31 JAN 2019 E. 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