Important Paintings & Contemporary Art - Highlights March 2013

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Posted on Fri, 19/04/2013 - 14:35

Come Fly with Me - Modern Design Video

In association with Mr. Bigglesworthy Webb's presents "The American Collection"

Webb’s in collaboration with Mr. Bigglesworthy are pleased to announce an auction of modern design furniture that has been sourced from the United States with the discerning collector of mid century modern in mind. This is a great opportunity for people to enjoy a selection of special vintage furniture that is rarely seen on the New Zealand market. Particular highlights are original pieces by Charles and Ray Eames, including a rare first generation 670 Lounger and Ottoman. Charles Pollock’s Sling chair – his first design for Knoll. Adrian Pearsall’s stunning Jet Age sofa. George Nelson’s chic Mad Men style Executive Bar Cart and Ralph Rapson’s pioneering rocking chair. Also included in the auction is a mix of table and floor lighting, vintage posters, occasional chairs, desks and sideboards.

All lots illustrated on line VIEW CATALOGUE

VIEWING

Evening Preview: Wednesday 10 April 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Daily viewing until sale day: 9am - 5:30pm

Weekend Viewing: 11am - 3pm

AUCTION

Modern Design - Wednesday 17 April 6.30pm

 

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Posted on Mon, 08/04/2013 - 10:22

Ralph Hotere and Goldie Artworks Up For Auction Tonight

Maori Television were at Webb's yesterday to hear about our upcoming auction tonight. Click on the link below to see the news feature.

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Posted on Wed, 27/03/2013 - 11:54

Important Paintings & Contemporary Art - Video Preview

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Posted on Thu, 21/03/2013 - 17:36

Wellington Preview

EVE PREVIEW THURSDAY 14 MARCH  6 - 8PM
EXHIBITION CONTINUES TILL SATURDAY MARCH 16
Webb’s is pleased to present our Wellington based collectors with an exclusive opportunity to preview important works that will be going under the hammer as part of our upcoming major art sale.

Please join us at the opening, Thursday 14th of March, from 6 until 8pm.

The Young, 2/7 Hawker St, Mt Victoria, Wellington.

Exhibition continues:
Friday 15 March: 10am – 5pm
Saturday 16 March: 10am – 3pm

The auction will be held on:
Wednesday 27 March, 6.30pm
Webb’s, 18 Manukau Road, Newmarket, Auckland
 
Contact Sophie Coupland
PH +64 9 529 5603
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Posted on Thu, 14/03/2013 - 14:09

Vintage Motorcycle Racing @ Hampton Downs, 8, 9, 10 Feb 2013

We will be trackside this weekend, Fri 8th, Sat 9th and Sun 10th at Hampton Downs. The largest classic motorcycle racing event in the Southern Hemisphere.

We are bringing with us a selection of ten bikes from our March 10th Vintage Motorcycle & Industrial Design Auction. Join us there to see:

1970 BSA Firebird
1972 BSA B50
1968 BSA Firebird Scrambler
1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sports
1958 BMW R50
1969 BMW R69s
1938 Velocette MAC
1974 Maico 400GP
1969 Honda CB750F
1975 Kawasaki Z900

The catalogue for this auction will be online from Fri 15 February. More >>

Posted on Thu, 07/02/2013 - 10:09

Colin Burleigh's Model Train Collection

Vintage Motorcylces & Industrial Design - Sun 10 March 2013

Interiors: Antiques & Decorative Arts - Thurs 11 April 2013

Webb’s is pleased to announce the sale of the late Colin Burleigh’s collection of model trains. Burleigh, the president of the Model Engineering Association of New Zealand, was a passionate collector and engineer of model railways.

This lifetime collection comprises of model steam engines, steam traction and stationary steam engines, including Bassett Lowke, Hornby, Wilesco, Mamod, Marklin models, offered together with a huge selection of electric railway equipment. Collectors will be able to acquire Colin’s boxed and near mint Fun Ho toys.

The majority of the collection will be sold in the Interiors: Antiques and Decorative Arts sale on Thursday 11 April 2013.

Contact: Josh Williams

PH +64 9 524 6804

Pictured: German Wilesco steam driven traction engine with belt drive, powering a workshop of five machines including drill press, grinding wheel, saw etc, $300 - 400 More >>

Posted on Fri, 01/02/2013 - 10:00

2012 In Review

The New Zealand Auction Market in Review

Webb’s is pleased to announce that a year of positive growth resulted in total sales of over $17,246,000, increasing Webb’s market share and confirming Webb’s as New Zealand’s leading auction house in the field of cultural investment: a position that it has held for over 35 years.

This figure represents more than twice the turnover of any of Webb’s competitive colleagues and a year-on-year increase for Webb’s business of 23%. Further still, of the $17,246,000, $7,205,050 was generated through Webb’s fine art department. These extraordinary results lead the cultural investment and collectables markets and outstrip the competitive landscape. More >>

Posted on Tue, 18/12/2012 - 18:02