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In the News: Fine art auctions, art brokered by Banziger Hulme Fine Art Consultants and investing in art The Australian Art Market Report, Issue 25, Spring 2007, Page 22, Cents and sensibility: "If someone is prepared to spend a considerable budget on an artwork, it is just common sense to do one's homework and make an informed decision", explains David Hulme, of Bänziger Hulme Fine Art.".... But the purported boom isn't as straightforward as collectors might like. Bänziger Hulme may serve as art brokers, buying and selling works on their client's behalf through the secondary market, however they believe "that art as investment has been hyped" and "if one is primarily and purely interested in (turning a profit), we feel it is better to stick with traditional investment vehicles." Manly Daily, 4 September 2007: Postscript to art story - an exciting find "Manly art brokers Banziger Hulme unearthed the painting (Portrait of Dodge Macknight by John Peter Russell) after they were contacted by a descendant of Macknight from the US. Now the great-nephew of John Peter Russell unearthed the works on paper by the impressionist which have been hidden away for years. "This is indeed an extraordinary twist to our find of the lost portrait", Brigitte Banziger said." The Australian Financial Review, 30 August 2007 The Australian Financial Review, 30 August 2007: Better than a poke in the eye "Along with the Witheley, the other highlight of the sale, John Peter Russell's 1887 Portrait of fellow artist Dodge Macknight, sold for a hammer price of $190,000..." The Age, 25 August 2007: Art market booms while stocks shake "Another sale highlight is John Peter Russell's Portrait of Dodge Macknight c1887, the American watercolourist - described by Van Gogh as one of the most consummate works by Australia's finest impressionist." Sydney Morning Herald, 25 August 2007: Spring bidding budding "(Deutscher + Hackett's) offerings include a ripper John Peter Russell, Portrait of Dodge Macknight, dating from around 1887 - which won praise from Vincent van Gogh - and Brett Whiteley's Vincent,.... The Whiteley is estimated at $ 1 million-plus and the Russell closer to $ 200,000 - but it was the Russell that was the talk of the town, even winning praise from rival auctioneers." Australian Financial Review, 9 August 2007: Portrait of an artist's friend "The discovery (of the John Peter Russell portrait of Dodge Macknight) was a nice one for the fledgling auction house (Deutscher + Hackett), as well as for the ubiquitous Sydney dealership Banziger Hulme, run by David Hulme and Brigitte Banziger, which has consigned the painting to auction on behalf of its US vendor." Manly Daily, 9 August 2007: "...It's probably the most significant art find of the year. Certainly it's the most important in the history of Banziger Hulme. .... Adding to the intrigue is the fact the painting won acclaim from Vincent van Gogh in a letter to Russell. Van Gogh's critique can be found in the Guggenheim Museum in New York." Australian Art Review, Issue 14, July - October 2007: Art Gallery or auction - where should you buy? "David Hulme, of Banziger Hulme Fine Art consultants, encourages clients to buy at auction as well as from reputable galleries. Hulme argues that a work is 'validated' when it appears in an auction catalogue and can be resold at auction - even quite soon after purchase, if the need arose." Manly Daily, 21 June 2007: Gems in cupboard "Manly fine art consultants and husband-and-wife team David Hulme and Brigitte Banziger are familiar with the scenario: someone comes in with an artwork and are embarrassed about asking how much it's worth. 'The large auction houses can be intimidating and make people feel uncomfortable about an artwork that isn't worth a lot of money,' Brigitte said. 'But we're always interested in seeing artworks - paintings, drawings, old photographs and limited-edition prints. It's not all about money - a painting may not be worth a lot of money but may be worth a lot in terms of sentimental or historical value and that's something to be proud of." Australian Financial Review, 7 June 2007: Watercolour birds free at last "Sydney art dealer Banziger Hulme received a surprise last month when a client walked into the gallery with a handful of tightly rolled papers. Upon unrolling them, 10 watercolours were discovered by little-known Australian bird painter H. Hepburn Calvert... Banziger Hulme will sell them through Davidson Auctions on June 16, at its Annandale premises." Mosman Daily, 7 June 2007: Rare birds roll up "The woman recently turned up at the Manly offices of fine art consultants Banziger Hulme with some tightly rolled paper. 'The paper turned out to be some rare birds indeed - 10 watercolour works by Australian bird painter H. Hepburn Calvert,' consultant David Hulme said." North Shore Times, 11 May 2007: Well worth consulting Fine art consultant David Hulme was happy to give his expert advice recently to someone who had bouth several paintings at a garage sale in Killara 13 years ago. ... Hulme said she was a lovely lady who had bought the paintings for their frames and never heard of any of the artists - who just happened to include Lionel Lindsay, Herbert Gallop, Sydney Ure Smith, James R. Jackson, Arthur Burgess and Emanuel Phillips Fox. Hulme's advice was that, rather than giving the collection away, it could go to auction." Manly Daily, 4 May 2007 Northern Beaches Weekender, 3 May 2007: Hidden treasure delights "...Taking her daugher's advice, (the lady owner) decided to phone Banziger Hulme Fine Art consultants - just in case the paintings were worth a dollar or two. .... She had works by Lionel Lindsay, Herbert Gallop, Sydney Ure Smith, James R Jackson, Arthur Burgess and Emanuel Phillips Fox.... 'Of course I was delighted to inform the owner that they would be of good value,' David said." Mosman Daily, 3 May 2007 Manly Daily, 2 May 2007 Manly Daily, 7 March 2007: "An art appraisal day in Manly uncovered a lovely northern beaches scene by Will Ashton...Banziger Hulme's annual art appraisal day saw more than 70 attendees with some very interesting works.... For a free online appraisal send an image and information to david@bhfineart.com." The Weekend Australian, 3-4 March 2007: It's all about place and timing "When it comes to selling works by major Australian or international artists, it is often best to take the work back to source. 'Even a painting by Howard Arkley might be better sold in his home market of Melbourne,' says David Hulme of Banziger Hulme Fine Art. The work 'Blue and Gold" by E.T. Compton, from 1908, was sold after exhaustive research by Banziger Hulme to find the Gallery in Old Bond Street, London, that specialises in selling this artist's work. ... The aim of an art broker such as Sydney's Banziger Hulme Fine Art Consultants is to educate and assist their clients in both the buying and selling of fine art. Banziger Hulme also hold very popular art and investment seminars. A recent one at the Manly Art Gallery and Museum was attended by close to 100 people, and another was held at the Bank of Queensland for select clients. As an art broker does not purchase works to sell on, they can be impartial and discerning about how best to approach each project. Banziger Hulme welcomes anyone with a work or a photo of it, whether you would like to know the value or whether you are looking to sell..." Mosman Daily, 1 March 2007 Manly Daily, 28 February 2007 Australian Financial Review, 14 December 2006 "Banziger Hulme Fine Art of Sydney is selling a rare seascape by Albert Namatjira, an artist more often associated with central Australian watercolours." Manly Daily, 17 November 2006 Manly Daily, 16 November 2006 Manly Daily, 13 Sept 2006 Mosman Daily, 27 July 2006 The Weekend Australian, 22/23 July 2006 Mosman Daily, 6 July 2006 The North Shore Times, 26 May 2006 The Art Market Report, Issue 19, Autumn 2006 Manly Daily, 7 December 2005 Isle of Man Examiner, November 2005 Mosman Daily, November 2005 Northern Beaches Weekender, 4 November 2004 Manly Daily, 29 October 2004 The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 August 2004