Howard's end: the auction-room feeding frenzy that followed the death of Howard Arkley has come to a close
Article Abstract:
There was very strong interest at Australian auction rooms in the work of artist Howard Arkley following his death in 1999. In 2000, 48 works were auctioned and prices rose extremely high. However, no good works have been presented for auction in 2001 and major works have not met reserves.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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In the frame
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AS$18.5 million of art was sold at the May 2001 fine art auctions in Melbourne, Australia, with the highest performance being achieved by local firm Deutscher-Menzies, which reached AS$6.4 million in sales. The firm has been in operation since 1998 and has nine employees.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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Black market clash
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The rapid increase in the market for Aboriginal art at fine-art auctions is discussed. The sales of $2.25m achieved by Deutscher-Menzies of Aboriginal originals and the reasons for its subsequent withdrawal from the Aboriginal market are explored.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
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