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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NOEL COUNIHAN (1913-1986)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Negro 1963<br />
pastel and chalk<br />
signed and dated lower right:<br />
Counihan 63<br />
47 x 73cm<br />
$1,500–2,500<br />
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ALBERT TUCKER (1914-1999)<br />
Nude 1955<br />
charcoal<br />
signed and dated lower right:<br />
Tucker 55<br />
37 x 23.5cm<br />
$700–1,200<br />
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GUELDA PYKE (1905-1994)<br />
Balinese Cock Fight<br />
mixed mixed<br />
signed lower right: Guelda Pyke<br />
64 x 76.5cm<br />
$200–400<br />
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