Menzies Art Auctions

Those with an interest in Australian art would do well to check out some of

the art auctions that feature it as a specialty. These auctions can be great

opportunities to secure some highly coveted works and expand your

collection. They can also serve as valuable educational experiences that will

help to improve your understanding of the world of art sales. Menzies Art

Brands holds auctions that feature a wide variety of Australian art.

Whether you are interested in works from the Colonial period or have more

of a passion for Aboriginal art, these events are worth looking in to.

One style of art that has become increasingly sought after is Aboriginal dot

painting. This particular aesthetic is wholly unique to the Australian

continent and evidences a rich cultural and historical tradition. These

paintings make use of traditional Aboriginal color schemes, and use yellow,

brown, red, and white dots in close proximity to create an appearance that

has a very interesting character. There have been major increases in the

popularity of Australian art as efforts have been made to preserve, display,

and document its respective works and styles.

Accordingly, Aboriginal Australian art has become more and more popular at

art auctions, causing increases in valuation and demand. Most fine art can be

thought of as an investment, and if trends continue, it is possible that the

pieces you would buy at an art auction could see a substantial appreciation in

value over the coming years. If you do your research and time your purchase

wisely, you stand to secure some great art at a great price.

Menzies Art Sales

Art auctions can be a great way to sell of pieces from your collection or

purchase new ones to compliment it. Some of the most interesting art that

you are likely to come across will only be available at auction. This is because

it can be difficult to contact private holders and because auctions can allow

works of art to fetch substantial prices. It’s worth noting that timing is

incredible important in the art world.

There are, in fact, seasonal trends that those well versed in art dealing and

purchasing pay close attention to. Spring and fall are often the biggest

buying and selling periods for art, so it helps to have your ear to the ground

and time your moves accordingly. If you have works that are worth large

amounts of money, it may be in your interest to enlist someone to represent

you and handle the selling of the works. If you’re not privy to the cyclical

trends of the art world and the best way to maximize your earnings, having

someone to sell your work at art auctions could be a viable option.

Of course, this makes considerably less sense if the pieces that are hoping

to sell are not of substantial value. Once you get into the upper echelons of

pricing, it makes sense to have a trained professional on your side. Then

again, you may be perfectly capable of managing your art sales. The best

auction houses have worked to streamline the process, so you may find it

manageable if time is not an issue.

More Info:

Sydney Office

12 Todman Avenue

Kensington NSW 2033

T: 02 8344 5404

F: 02 8344 5410

sydney@menziesartbrands.com

Melbourne Office

1 Darling Street

South Yarra VIC 3141

T: 03 9832 8700

F: 03 9832 8735

artauctions@menziesartbrands.com