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New Nolan in Stock

19 Aug 2009 0 comments

We have a great Sidney Nolan work new to the stockroom. 'Encounter' is a screenprint from the 1970's. This work can be viewed under 'Sidney Nolan' in the artists section.

Posted in: News and Views

Leunig Prints - Wanted!

3 Jul 2009 5 comments

I have clients who are interested in buying the following Leunig prints: 'The Bold Moment', 'The Wet Baguette', 'Bedroom Suite', 'A Night To Remember' and 'Secret Journey'. If anyone has any of these Leunig prints or any others - and are interested in selling - can they please contact me: justin@artloft.com.au

Posted in: News and Views

6 July 2009 | ken allen wrote:

none of the above but i wish to sell "man in a yellow shirt' and the flock at night


6 July 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Thanks Ken. I am interested in both of these works. Can you please e-mail me at:

justin@artloft.com.au


6 July 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

I also am interested in:

Bedroom Suite
Simply This
Playful Creature
Bird Garden
The Philosophers Garden
The Inner Horse


15 August 2009 | Jane Reid wrote:

I have an A/P 'The Bold Moment' beautifully framed to conservation standards with an acid free mount, simple silver frame and U/V blocking glass. I could be interested in selling it.


7 September 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hello Jane

Can you please e-mail me about this work at:

justin@artloft.com.au

Thank you!


Leunig Prints - New To Stock

25 Jun 2009 3 comments

Five great Leunig prints have just been added to the stockroom - 'Pink Nude', 'Vulnerable People', 'My People', 'The Daily Beast' and 'Creek Life'!

Posted in: Collecting Art

25 June 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

'Creek Life' has just sold after only a couple of hours of being online - so I will be taking it off the website.


15 October 2009 | gary wrote:

is 'my people' still in stock?


20 October 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hi Gary

Sorry but I sold the edition of Leunig's 'My People' a few months ago. Keep an eye on the 'Leunig' page in the stockroom because I will post an image of it there if another edition becomes available.

Cheers,
Justin


John Olsen Etchings

4 Jun 2009 9 comments

Three popular John Olsen etchings that I have previoulsy found hard to source have just come into stock - 'Fat Cat', 'Feeding the Cats' and 'Lilypond'. One edition of each is available. They can be seen on pages1 and 2 of the John Olsen section on the website.

Posted in: Collecting Art

10 July 2009 | brian wrote:

Could you kindly tell me what I would expect to pay for
John Olsen
"Frog Climbing"
Original colour etching

Conservation framed
Thank you


10 July 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hello Brian

Thank you for your enquiry. I have e-mailed you the price of this John Olsen print.

Kind regards,
Justin


7 September 2009 | Laurie.C. wrote:

Many years ago I purchased a John Olsen etching entitled "Animal Pondering". I have looked at many sites, but cannot find any reference to this particular drawing, and am wondering if there is any reference material I could access to find out about this particular drawing. Thank you.
Laurie


7 September 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hello Laurie

I think I know this John Olsen print and I will e-mail you about it shortly.

Cheers,
Justin


8 September 2009 | John Olsen Fan wrote:

Could you kindly tell me what I would expect to pay for John Olsen's "Climbing Frog " - Original colour etching


8 September 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hello 'John Olsen Fan'

Thank you for your enquiry!

The John Olsen print 'Frog Climbing' has a RRP of $3500 unframed. Depending on the frame you selected you would be looking at around $200-$300 for the frame if you used our framers. If you e-mail me I can send you back some images of John Olsen's prints that we have had framed up.

Best,
Justin


8 September 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hello Laurie

The John Olsen print 'Animal Pondering' was published in 1994. I have an edition of 'John Olsen: Teeming with life - his complete graphics' which has this work illustrated on page 144.

Kind regards,
Justin


18 October 2009 | Stephanie wrote:

Many years ago I purchased "Summer at Owl's Wood" , collection of etchings, I think from memory about 9, image sizes vary. I have number 27 of 30. Would you have any idea what they are worth?
Many thanks


20 October 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hi Stephanie

I know this set by John Olsen. Have you had the images framed? Can you please e-mail me at justin@artloft.com.au if you are interested in selling the set. I can also put you in touch with a valuer if you are interested.


Tim Maguire

13 May 2009 0 comments

Tim Maguire has recently had an exhibition of his work open at the Shanghai University Gallery along with various sites in the Caoyang precinct. This is a public arts project initiated by Shanghai University Fine Arts College.

Posted in: Exhibition Reviews

New Leunig Paintings

17 Apr 2009 6 comments

Michael Leunig has begun a series of new paintings. I have begun adding images of these works to the website. These are highly textured pieces with a stunning use of colour. Please feel free to contact Artloft if you are interested in finding out more about these beautiful works.

Posted in: Collecting Art

25 April 2009 | Gary Askwith wrote:

Huge fan of Leunig, would love to hear more about his new series of paintings, and exhibitions. Thankyou.


27 April 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hi Gary

Thanks for your message. I have added three new Leunig paintings to the website today.

Cheers,
Justin


2 May 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

I have sold one of the new Leunig paintings - Life Force' - since the above comment was posted. Michael has since then sent me two new works and I have added images of these to the website. These works have an amazing textual quality to the paintwork. This is hard to see in the photographs but I am going to take some new images once they are framed up. If anyone is interested in seeing photographs of the works in their frames they can e-mail me - please see the contact page.


15 May 2009 | David C wrote:

I have an Etching by Michael Leunig called "Angel" which I have been fond of and owned wince 1995. I no longer hang it and would like it to go somewhere where it can bring new joy.

Was wondering if you could help - How do I sell it? How do I know what its worth?


15 May 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hi David C

I know the etching - it is a beautiful work. Can you please e-mail me - justin@artloft.com.au

Cheers,
Justin


17 May 2009 | renee wrote:

hi i am also interested in the "angel" leunig etching!


Garry Shead

25 Mar 2009 0 comments

Just a quick note to say that I have just added two new Garry Shead works into stock: 'The Supper' and Checkmate'. They are collagraphs from the 'D.H. Lawrence series' which in my opinon is the most iconic set of Shead's work.

Posted in: News and Views

Iconic

11 Feb 2009 1 comments

I often discuss with clients what imagery is seen as being 'iconic' in regards to a particular artists work. I thought a list may prove useful and so I have started one on the blog - please feel free to add your own suggestions!

Sidney Nolan - Ned Kelly series.
John Olsen - Frog imagery
Tim Storrier - Blaze Line [burning rope] and coals [evening works seem to be particularly popular]
Euan Macleod - Walking male figures in a landscape
Charles Blackman - Alice series
Arthur Boyd - 'Pulpit Rock' and 'Bride' series
Tim Maguire - Flower and Berries imagery
Garry Shead - D.H. Lawerence series

Posted in: Collecting Art

4 March 2009 | Caitlin wrote:

In Michael Leunig's work, these things spring to mind : curly swirls, ducks, wry whimsy, compassion and empathy, bone dry incisive commentary.


Rare Leunig Etchings

6 Jan 2009 4 comments

We have been able to make available for sale works from a wonderful private collection of etchings by Michael Leunig. Many of these prints have all but sold out in the primary market. Images have been put up in the prints section of the Leunig page in our stockroom:

http://www.artloft.com.au/Michael_Leunig/Prints/

Posted in: News and Views

27 March 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

I have just received into stock a stunning collection of Leunig prints including some rare early work and some hard to find classics. I will be adding images to the website shortly!


2 April 2009 | ann birrell wrote:

Anyone have one of the Noah's Ark?


25 April 2009 | Aidan Matthews wrote:

Hello
Does anyone have a copy of 'The Way is Made Clear'


22 May 2009 | Brett Wilson wrote:

Does anyone have "Simply This" ?


Nolan's New to Stock

9 Dec 2008 4 comments

Just a quick note to point out that we have 4 Sidney Nolan screenprints coming into stock. They are from the Kelly 2 series published by Marlborough Graphics in London in the 1970's. The titles are: 'Mansfield', 'The Burning Tree', 'First Class Marksman' and 'The Watchtower'. 'Mansfield' is one of my favourite works by Nolan and the addition of Kelly and his horse into the screenprint is a mastersroke. Images can be viewed on the Sidney Nolan page in the stockroom.

Posted in: News and Views

13 January 2009 | clark wrote:

Hi, I have first class marksman as a paper print signed by S Nolan, can you indicate what might be its retail value?thanks clark.


13 January 2009 | Justin Combs wrote:

Hi Clark

If the work is from the Marlborough Graphics 'Kelly 2' set and is signed, numbered and in good condition then I would expect it to retail around the $4000 to $5500 mark. Please note that this is not an official valuation.

Cheers,
Justin


15 January 2009 | clark wrote:

Thanks for the reply
have agood year
cheers


3 February 2009 | bill wrote:

hi clark you are pretty lucky to have a painting like that