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Articles & Interviews
Here at Webb’s we are fortunate to come into contact with a myriad of objects that carry with them a rich legacy of narratives, histories, traditions, and bursts of genius (or pure luck!).
In the following articles and interviews, we talk with our specialists to discuss their expert knowledge, we also explore insights from artists, academics, and trend-setters to discover what cultural alchemy is behind the objects that come through our doors.
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Essay | Brent Wong: Building with Landscape and Clouds
Brent Wong’s surreal, dreamlike landscapes offer more than a striking vision of New Zealand’s natural environment—they probe the uneasy relationship between permanence and transience, nature and human presence.
Essay | Ralph Hotere’s Requiem (B) (For Tony)
A series of posters to complement Billy Apple's architectural interventions of art galleries in the late 1970s and early 80s serve as an early indication of the graphic template that was to become the artist's enduring signature. In this essay, writer, curator and editor Christina Barton explores the context and history of this poster ahead of its auction through Works of Art live sale on Monday 28 July, 6.30pm.
Essay | Billy Apple: Exposé
A series of posters to complement Billy Apple's architectural interventions of art galleries in the late 1970s and early 80s serve as an early indication of the graphic template that was to become the artist's enduring signature. In this essay, writer, curator and editor Christina Barton explores the context and history of this poster ahead of its auction through Works of Art live sale on Monday 28 July, 6.30pm.
Works of Art - Winter 2025 - Foreword
A stellar cohort of female, Māori artists is leading the charge in this particular catalogue, celebrating voices that have long shaped Aotearoa’s visual art landscape.
Wāhine Māori Artists Take Centre Stage in Art Auction
A stellar cohort of female, Māori artists is leading the charge in this particular catalogue, celebrating voices that have long shaped Aotearoa’s visual art landscape.
New Benchmark Set for Asian Art Auctions in New Zealand
Prestigious provenance of two, private collections drives Asian Art Auction to unprecedented results, including the new record for Asian Art single owner collection in the country.
Moa Bones in Webb’s Material Culture Auction
Among the many treasures in our Material Culture auction is something truly exceptional—authentic moa bones.
Range Rover: From Farmhouse to Townhouse
Webb's latest Collectors' Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia auction to offer two classic Range Rovers—a CSK and a Vogue.
Meet the Team—Our Fine Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories Department
With experience in some of the most prestigious luxury retailers in the world, our Fine Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories team are known for their deep industry knowledge and relationships with their clients.
July Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
Our July Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia catalogue is online now and presents a rich offering of vehicles each telling its own story. Specialist Chris Wiseman introduces the catalogue.
Iconic Boom Box to be Auctioned
This 1986-released 'Disco Lite'—a totally bodacious piece of music engineering designed to bring the nightclub experience to the streets— is lot 68 in our current online auction The Estate.
An Interview with Jack Trolove and Stevei Houkāmau
Webb’s Wellington will be presenting two concurrent solo shows by Jack Trolove and Stevei Houkāmau from 17.06.25 — 12.07.25. We spoke to the artists.
An Interview with Antiquities Expert Robert Loosley
Our latest Material Culture Live catalogue includes 16 items of antiquity sourced by the esteemed Robert Loosley of Antiquarius. We speak to Loosley about these special auction pieces and the history behind them.
The Beatles Autographs
In June of 1964 Timaru’s Christopher Watson won a competition to meet the world’s most successful band of all time: The Beatles. Webb’s is now auctioning the printed menu that the Fab Four autographed for him as a memento of their time together.
A Masterpiece of Taiwanese Thangka Art
Webb's Asian Art Department in association with the The Padma Ati Buddhist Institute is proud to present the exhibition: The Power of Sky Dancer 虚空舞妙力 ༄།།ལྷ་མོའི་ནུས་སྟོབས།.
An Interview with Multimedia Artist Max Patté
To coincide with the show Colours of Home – Selling Exhibition at Webb’s Wellington, we speak to Max Patté about his first solo show in New Zealand in over a decade.
Engineered for Change: The Corvette C4
Webb's current Collectors' Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia auction to offer a thrilling 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 .
An Interview with Artist Matthew Browne
To coincide with the show Three Generations, four painters – Selling Exhibition at Webb’s Wellington, we speak to Matthew Browne about an exhibition that combines three generations of his family.
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