GA028 - The Harry Oviss Collection
Harry Oviss was a successful clothing and fashion magnate, later turning his business interests to property and development. Over time, his interests in building and architecture spilled into a passion for the arts, culminating with his enthusiasm for collecting. Art slowly became a lifetime hobby that knew no bounds and which he enjoyed immensely, especially when it came to contemporary art. He immersed himself in that world, becoming a regular visitor to galleries and auction houses, befriending people in the art world - artists, gallerists and other avid collectors. His unique eclectic tastes translated into an extensive range of modern and contemporary artwork including Roger Kemp, Donald Friend and Leonard French; Australian ceramics and art glass including works by David, Merric and Guy Boyd, Reg Preston, Vic Greenaway and Deborah Halpern; mid-century Danish designer furniture including Hans Wegner; and a collection of modernist jewellery.
Harry Oviss was a successful clothing and fashion magnate, later turning his business interests to property and development. Over time, his interests in building and architecture spilled into a passion for the arts, culminating with his enthusiasm for collecting.
Art slowly became a lifetime hobby that knew no bounds and which he enjoyed immensely, especially when it came to contemporary art. He immersed himself in that world, becoming a regular visitor to galleries and auction houses, befriending people in the art world - artists, gallerists and other avid collectors.
His unique eclectic tastes translated into an extensive range of modern and contemporary artwork including Roger Kemp, Donald Friend and Leonard French; Australian ceramics and art glass including works by David, Merric and Guy Boyd, Reg Preston, Vic Greenaway and Deborah Halpern; mid-century Danish designer furniture including Hans Wegner; and a collection of modernist jewellery.
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SHIGEO SHIGA (ATTRIBUTED)<br />
A tall glazed earthenware vase<br />
incised decoration, label to base<br />
inscribed Shigeo Shiga<br />
43cm high<br />
$500–900<br />
630<br />
630<br />
SHUNICHI INOUE<br />
(JAPANESE, BORN 1946)<br />
A pale celadon glazed studio pottery vase<br />
signed to base: S. Inoue<br />
incised with Japanese calligraphy mark<br />
30cm high<br />
$400–600<br />
631<br />
SHIGEO SHIGA (1928-2011)<br />
A glazed pottery bottle vase<br />
impressed signature mark and Asuka<br />
Pottery mark<br />
19cm high<br />
$300–500<br />
632<br />
SHIGEO SHIGA (1928-2011)<br />
A blue glazed earthenware bowl<br />
impressed signature mark and Asuka<br />
Pottery mark<br />
13.5cm high, 18cm diameter<br />
$300–500<br />
629