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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DAVID BOYD (1924-2011)<br />
High Priest and Guard Angel 1965<br />
oil on canvas on board<br />
signed and dated lower left:<br />
David Boyd 1965<br />
inscribed and titled verso: DAVID BOYD<br />
HIGH PRIEST & GUARD ANGEL<br />
35 x 25cm<br />
PROVENANCE<br />
<strong>The</strong> Johnstone Gallery, Brisbane<br />
$1,000–1,500<br />
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DAVID BOYD (1924-2011)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Emissary 1966<br />
oil on canvas on board<br />
signed and dated lower left:<br />
David Boyd 66<br />
21 x 36.5cm<br />
$1,500–2,500<br />
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SHEPHERD<br />
Workshop 1973<br />
oil on canvas<br />
signed and dated lower right:<br />
Shepherd 73<br />
122 x 121.5cm<br />
$300–500<br />
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