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 VICTORIAN GOLD FOB CHAIN<br />
Engraved decorative links, T-bar<br />
attachment; 9ct rose gold.<br />
Weight 47.1g.<br />
$1,000–1,500<br />
132<br />
TWO SILVER NECKLACES<br />
One substantial collar set with stones,<br />
the other of fob-style; stamped 925.<br />
$200–300<br />
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A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE GOLD<br />
STICK PINS<br />
Of varying forms, some stone set; 9ct<br />
gold. Total weight 35.6g.<br />
$800–1,200<br />
134<br />
A GROUP OF FOUR DIAMOND SET<br />
PINS<br />
All set with diamonds totaling approx.<br />
1.00ct.<br />
$700–1,000<br />
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