London Bridge, Portsea, 1957, 84 x 112 cm
Although “London Bridge, Portsea” is well referenced in Traudi Allen’s 1992 publication 
on John Perceval, the whereabouts of this significant painting were unknown – until the owner contacted us wishing to sell the painting.
This stormy seascape of the Mornington Peninsula was located in Marbella in Spain. We organised its repatriation to Australia, and it eventually sold for $225,000 incl. buyer’s premium.
BACKGROUND: Norman Lindsay was one of the most prolific Australian artists of the 20th century, extremely accomplished in every medium that he turned his hand to, including oil paintings, watercolours, sculpture and etchings. “Enter the Magicians” remains one of Lindsay’s most sought after limited edition etching prints. VALUATION & OUTCOME:
BACKGROUND: Albert Namatjira’s watercolours of Central Australia remain among the most sought after in the auction room. VALUATION & OUTCOME: We have assisted with the sale of numerous watercolours by the master of the Hermannsburg School over the years, but this example had it all: the composition and colours are
