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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ANNE HALL (BORN 1945)<br />
Ex Post Facto 1968<br />
oil on canvas<br />
signed and dated centre left:<br />
Anne Hall 68<br />
101.5 x 84cm<br />
$600–900<br />
193<br />
ANNE HALL (BORN 1945)<br />
Warrior (After Leonardo) 1967<br />
oil on canvas<br />
signed and dated lower left:<br />
Anne Hall 67<br />
signed, dated and titled verso: Anne<br />
Hall 1967 ‘Warrior’ (after Leonardo)<br />
101.5 x 86.5cm<br />
$500–700<br />
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194<br />
ROBIN ANGWIN (1947-1976)<br />
Grey Space 1970<br />
mixed media<br />
signed, dated and title verso:<br />
R Angwin 1970 GREY SPACE<br />
73 x 60cm<br />
$200–500<br />
195<br />
IAN ARMSTRONG (1923-2005)<br />
Musicians 1969<br />
gouache and watercolour<br />
signed and dated lower left:<br />
Ian Armstrong 69<br />
73.5 x 53cm<br />
$200–400<br />
196<br />
DONALD LAYCOCK<br />
(BORN 1931)<br />
Abstract 1966<br />
watercolour<br />
signed and dated lower right:<br />
LAYCOCK 66<br />
28 x 37cm<br />
$150–300<br />
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