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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A GOLD LADY’S LONGINES<br />
COCKTAIL WATCH<br />
Tapered gold watch band with<br />
engraved brushed panels; 18ct gold.<br />
Weight 53.5g<br />
$2,000–3,000<br />
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A LADY’S DIAMOND COCKTAIL<br />
WATCH BY BUCHERER<br />
Vintage watch, square design,<br />
diamond set case totalling 0.37cts,<br />
gold mesh band; 18ct gold.<br />
Weight 36.4g.<br />
$1,400–1,600<br />
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A VINTAGE SMOKY QUARTZ BROOCH<br />
Featuring a rectangular faceted smoky<br />
quartz totalling approx. 18.50cts;<br />
set within a beaten gold concave<br />
plaque; 9ct rose gold. Fully hallmarked,<br />
Birmingham. Weight 15g.<br />
$400–600<br />
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A GARNET PENDANT<br />
Bezel set garnet within a textured gold<br />
abstract pendant, on a gold chain;<br />
all 9ct gold.<br />
Total weight 9.6g.<br />
$250–350<br />
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