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Articles & Interviews
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.
In the following articles and interviews, we talk with our specialists to dive into their expert knowledge, and explore insights from artists and academics to discover what cultural alchemy is behind the objects that come through our doors.
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Joyful Resistance
A powerful fusion of colour, activism and optimism, Free Pacific remains an enduring call for freedom and humanity.
The Domestic Interior as Abstraction
A humble chair becomes a powerful exploration of perception, instability and the hidden life of everyday objects.
Portrait of Sophia Street
Art historian, writer and Webb’s Wellington’s Senior Art Specialist Mark Hutchins-Pond explores Charles F. Goldie’s 1900 portrait of Sophia Street, revealing how this celebrated early work captures the intersections of artistic ambition, social status, and colonial identity in turn of the century New Zealand.
Pink Diamonds, a Space-Flown Beagle and the Monogram
Three standout lots: documented Argyle pink diamonds, the Speedmaster behind NASA's Silver Snoopy Award, and Louis Vuitton craftsmanship at its apex.
July 2026 Important Jewels Auction Catalogue Foreword
Argyle diamonds, rare timepieces and exotic leather icons: our specialist introduces the highlights of July's Important Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories auction.
Webb's Fine Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories Department Nominated for Award
We are delighted to share that Webb’s Fine Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories department has been nominated for the Spark Retail NZ People’s Choice Award, part of the Retail NZ Awards 2026.
Zoomorphic Lounge: A Single Owner Collection
An introduction to Zoomorphic Lounge, the single owner catalogue built around Bill Hammond's Zoomorphic Lounge III (1999) and its bird people.
The Layered Symbolism Of Ayesha Green
Ayesha Green's paintings borrow the visual language of monarchy and religion to interrogate colonisation, identity and national symbols.
Liz Maw: Painting On Her Own Terms
Painter Liz Maw talks casting sitters, resisting easy readings, and why two of her major works are heading to auction.
The Beauty in Everyday Designed Objects
From kitchenware to heirloom furniture, a look at the designers who turned everyday objects into lasting, collectable pieces of design.
Looking back at 100 Auctions of The Estate
One hundred auctions of furniture, antiques, and collectables: how Webb's fortnightly sale became a collector community.
Auckland Wine Club Cellar Achieves White-Glove Status at Auction
A landmark Single Owner Online Auction featuring mature wines with exceptional provenance from the Auckland Wine Club cellar.
All About the Hermès Birkin
The Hermès Birkin is one of the most coveted handbags in the world. Long regarded as the ultimate carriable status symbol for the successful, the celebrated, and the discerning, the Birkin is more than an accessory, it is an asset.
Art That Moves In and Lingers | Select Online Art Auction—Catalogue Foreword
A curated online art auction featuring Māori artists across generations, an early Trusttum, conceptual works, and much more.
Webb’s Releases Auction Pricing Calculator
Webb's new pricing calculator puts the full cost of buying at auction at your fingertips, clearly and instantly.
The Last Fleet: Jim Wilson's Volkswagen Collection
Five vintage Volkswagens from the estate of Phantom Billstickers founder Jim Wilson come to auction at Webb's in June 2026.
The Mercedes-Benz Pagoda: Brilliance in Balance
Why the Mercedes-Benz W113 Pagoda remains one of the most dependable and desirable collector cars in today's market.
Pagodas, Tigers and Webb's Turns Fifty
A milestone year calls for a milestone catalogue — headlined by the iconic Mercedes-Benz 'Pagoda' and a rare Carroll Shelby–engineered Sunbeam Tiger.
Interviewing artist Karl Maughan
Toni MacKinnon, Director of The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū, speaks to artist Karl Maughan about his influences, his evolving approach to garden painting, and the interplay between constructed landscapes and artistic imagination.
Burgundy and Beyond: May Fine Wines & Whiskies Live Auction
From Stonyridge to Pétrus, our May Fine Wines auction brings together exceptional bottles across every great region.
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