Archive for March, 2010

Storm Damaged Vehicles for Melbourne Auctions

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Australian residents will have access to millions of dollars worth of storm affected vehicle stock that is up for auction in the wake of the recent floods in Melbourne. Buyers can save thousands on near new, late model and other vehicle
The first in a series of auctions will take place on Wednesday, 31 March. There are a huge range of vehicles including late model and prestige vehicles – all must sell. Brands include Toyota, Ford, Holden, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Mazda, Honda, Subaru and many more.
The severe storms that hit Melbourne on …

First Class Marksman Painting by Sidney Nolan Auctioned at Menzies Arts Brands

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Sidney Nolan’s painting of Ned Kelly, First-Class Marksman, sold for $5.4 million at Menzies Arts Brands in Sydney making it the most expensive Australian artwork ever sold at auction.
The purchase beat the previous Australian art auction record of $3.48 million for Brett Whiteley’s The Olgas for Ernest Giles, in 2007.
Art-market analyst Michael Reid said the result was a ”wonderful money-vitamin shot in the arm to the industry that has been anaemic for the last 12 months”.
”Sidney Nolan is one of Australia’s most important 20th-century artists and the Kelly series is …

Bayley Park, Macedon Contents Auction

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

On Sunday the 28th March 2010 at 11am more than 800 lots go under the hammer at Bayley Park, Macedon. This auction represents the lifetime collection of the late Keith Allan, a prominent Melbourne antique dealer, passionate collector and restorer of famous properties in the Mount Macedon region. The collection includes a splendid offering of English and Continental furniture, Decorative Arts of European, English and Asian origin, garden statuary and a library that reflects his twin passion for the arts and garden design.
This largely unreserved auction can be viewed on …

The Grace Antique Galleries Collection for Melbourne Auction

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Leonard Joel Auctioneers have been engaged as agent for the dispersal of this extraordinary collection from one of the last great Melbourne antique dealers in the golden mile of the antiques trade, High Street Armadale.
Over the past 45 years, proprietor, Ross Grace, has built a reputation for dealing in fine quality early Georgian and French provincial furniture. Grace Antique Galleries is considered by many to represent the last word in classic antique style and decoration and we are delighted to be offering this most eclectic survey of period furniture, decorative …

Boat Repossession Auction in Darwin

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Pickles Auctions are holding a Boat Repossession Auction in Darwin on Saturday, 27 March. Buyers have the chance to save thousands on a huge range of boats and accessories.
The auction is being conducted on behalf of a major finance company. The boats on offer include new and demonstrator 2009/ 2008 models, with trailers, outboards, and more going under the hammer.
The Repossessed Boat Auction will be held on Saturday, 27 March at 10:00am. Participants can bid onsite at 36 Hickman Street, Winnellie, or live in real-time via www.pickles.com.au.
Viewing is being held …

Sydney Luxury Motor Vehicle Clearance Auction

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

More than 90 Luxury vehicles at Pickles Auctions Luxury, Exotic and 4WD motor vehicles will go under the hammer on behalf of Finance companies (Repossessions), Fleet Lease companies and other vendors in the first quarterly Luxury Auction for 2010.
The massive auction will be held in Sydney on Monday 29 March at 6.00 pm and it is predicted that the sale will attract media attention and hundreds, if not thousands of bidders.
Cars featured in the Auction include numerous Ferrari’s an 08 F430 Coupe, an array of Porsches and an 07 Aston …