THE PAUL & KERRY BARBER COLLECTION WITH IMPORTANT & RARE ART
7:00pm Wednesday 23 October 2019
Oil on board 44 x 35
$18,000 - 25,000
THE PAUL & KERRY BARBER COLLECTION WITH IMPORTANT & RARE ART
Auction: 7:00pm Wednesday 23 October
AUCTION contacts
Richard Thomson
Ph +64 9 379 4010 richard@artcntr.co.nz Mobile 0274 751071
Maggie Skelton
Ph +64 9 379 4010 maggie@artcntr.co.nz
TOLL FREE 0800 800 322
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Important & Rare auctions are the proven, preeminent sale category for major works of art offered for sale in New Zealand. These auctions take place three times annually. As we fast approach our 50th year in business, experience continues to equal results. 2014 saw Important & Rare auctions realise five of New Zealand’s top ten auction prices. The following year saw new records set with the two top prices in Auckland achieved. With the addition of the record $1.377 million paid for a C F Goldie in April’s 2016 sale, International Art Centre achieved the three highest art auction prices in New Zealand’s history. 2018 was a record year for the business. With an appreciative, and greatly valued clientele of nationwide and international buyers and sellers we look forward to breaking new ground.
“Memories” Harata Tuhaere of Orakei REALISED $492,500 JULY 2019
The Paul & Kerry Barber Collection
The collection of Judge Paul Barber QSO (19372016) and his wife Kerry, reflects nearly five decades of their informed and shared love of New Zealand art. Daughter Nerissa Barber, New Zealand Law Society Vice President and Chief Legal Advisor at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage (on secondment to the State Services Commission) recalls that a primary consideration in her parent’s selection of works was their strong connection to, and admiration of the artist. Throughout the years their artistic appreciation, supported by careful research, saw the Thorndon family home enriched by the growth of their collection.
Paul Barber’s illustrious law career began as a student law clerk in 1959. February 1962 saw him become a partner in the firm now known as Kensington Swan. Paul Barber was appointed a District Court Judge in 1981, retiring from the bench in 1997. During that period he worked as the Taxation Review Authority and held the position of Pharmacy Appeal Authority
from 1985. Since 1997 he held both Taxation Review Authority and Customs Appeal Authority positions, along with hearing Accident Compensation Appeals. From 1979 to 1983 Paul Barber was Shop Trading Hours Commissioner and in 1986 Judge of the Arbitration Court. In 1990 Paul Barber was awarded the New Zealand Commemoration Medal. Further honours followed in 2012 when he was appointed as a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order (QSO) and in 2013 investiture as a Knight of Malta.
When travelling throughout New Zealand hearing cases, Paul was accompanied by wife Kerry, a talented textile artist in her own right and a familiar and welcome visitor to many of this country’s art establishments. Her influence is evident throughout the choice of works. The Barber Collection is the embodiment of a lifelong partnership and love of art.
DON BINNEY
Pipiwharauroa over Te Henga, 1974 (detail)
Oil on canvas 122 x 152.5
$450,000 - 650,000
A recently discovered masterpeice on the market for the first time in decades
SMITHER
Sea Wall and Kingfisher, 1967 (detail)
Oil on board 110 x 122
$250,000 - 350,000
Provenance: Collection of Michael & Brigid Chunn, Auckland
