THE COLLECTION OF FRANK AND LYN CORNER 2018-03-17 Auction - 214 Price Results - Art + Object in nz - Page 2
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Rita Angus (1908-1970)Colin McCahon (New Zealand, 1919-1987)Gordon Walters (New Zealand, 1919-1995)
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Wellington, New Zealand
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THE COLLECTION OF FRANK AND LYN CORNER

Frank and Lyn Corner first met in the capital city in 1941, and were introduced to art through Victoria University?s famed intellectual circle that included historians F. L.W. Wood and J. C. Beaglehole. Frank Corner joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at its inception and rose to become its head in a distinguished career spanning from the 1940s to the 1980s, during which time the Corners honed their eye for modern art while Frank served as Ambassador in New York and Washington. Lyn Corner went on to become chairperson of the National Art Gallery Council (now part of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa), and was the art adviser responsible for assembling the excellent Rutherford Trust Collection, compiled to showcase the development of twentieth century New Zealand art. Crucial in the emergence of a modern, independent New Zealand rooted in the Pacific, Frank and Lyn Corner compiled over their lifetimes an important collection of modern New Zealand art representing their confidence in the art and culture of this country. Frank Corner passed away in 2014, and Lyn in 2016. Their collection has been kept entirely extant by the family at the Corners? lifelong home in Thorndon, Wellington.
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Philip Trusttum (New Zealand, 1940- ): Riding oil on board signed with artist's initials P. S. T and dated '74 735 x 420mm Provenance: Purchased at an auction in Christchurch in 1980.
0025: Philip Trusttum (New Zealand, 1940- )Est. NZ$3,000-NZ$5,500
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Philip Trusttum (New Zealand, 1940- ): Woman at the Door oil and collage on board, 1976 1455 x 1217mm Provenance: Purchased at an auction in Christchurch, 1980.
0026: Philip Trusttum (New Zealand, 1940- )Est. NZ$6,000-NZ$10,000
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Ian Scott (New Zealand, 1945-2013): Untitled acrylic on canvas original Peter James Gallery label affixed verso 1780 x 710mm Provenance: Collection of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Collection of Frank and Lyn Corner.
0027: Ian Scott (New Zealand, 1945-2013)Est. NZ$8,000-NZ$12,000
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Ian Scott (New Zealand, 1945-2013): Small Lattice No. 45 acrylic on canvas title inscribed, signed and dated '81 verso 760 x 760mm Provenance: Purchased from Janne Land Gallery, Wellington in 1981.
0028: Ian Scott (New Zealand, 1945-2013)Est. NZ$6,000-NZ$9,000
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Len Castle (New Zealand, 1924-2011): Blossom Vase slab built stoneware stoneware vase with Jun and tenmoku glaze signed with artist's monogram 330 x 270 x 160mm
0029: Len Castle (New Zealand, 1924-2011)Est. NZ$3,000-NZ$6,000
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Tanya Ashken (New Zealand, 1939- ): In Memory of Seabird II relief print, 2/25 title inscribed, signed and dated '73 1172 x 585mm
0030: Tanya Ashken (New Zealand, 1939- )Est. NZ$1,500-NZ$2,500
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Ann Robinson (New Zealand, 1944- ): Pod cast glass signed and dated '98 to underside 295 x 370 x 250mm Provenance: Purchased from Avid Gallery, Wellington, c.2000.
0031: Ann Robinson (New Zealand, 1944- )Est. NZ$20,000-NZ$30,000
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John Weeks (New Zealand, 1886-1965): Mountain Stream oil on card, circa 1946 signed 390 x 495mm Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist in 1948.
0032: John Weeks (New Zealand, 1886-1965)Est. NZ$10,000-NZ$16,000
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Charles Tole (New Zealand, 1903-1988): Still Life with Compote oil on board, circa 1955 signed; artist's original catalogue label affixed verso; inscribed Mrs F.H Corner verso 280 x 410mm Provenance: Purchased from annual Academy
0033: Charles Tole (New Zealand, 1903-1988)Est. NZ$16,000-NZ$25,000
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John Weeks (New Zealand, 1886-1965): Moroccan Scene oil on canvas laid onto board, circa 1938 signed 650 x 740mm Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in 1948.
0034: John Weeks (New Zealand, 1886-1965)Est. NZ$20,000-NZ$30,000
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John Drawbridge (New Zealand, 1930-2005): Window oil on canvas title inscribed, signed and dated 1973 - 1974 verso 2260 x 1650mm Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist in 1974. Exhibited: 'Local Colour - 8 Wellington
0035: John Drawbridge (New Zealand, 1930-2005)Est. NZ$15,000-NZ$25,000
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Gordon Crook (New Zealand, 1921-2011): Studies for Banners of the New Zealand Embassy, Washington (1979) coloured inks and collage on paper, five parts 640 x 850mm Provenance: Gifted to Frank Corner in 1979.
0036: Gordon Crook (New Zealand, 1921-2011)Est. NZ$2,000-NZ$4,000
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Richard Killeen (New Zealand, 1946- ): Untitled acrylic on paper signed and dated 11 - '79 560 x 390mm Provenance: Purchased from Peter McLeavey Gallery, Wellington in 1978.
0037: Richard Killeen (New Zealand, 1946- )Est. NZ$4,000-NZ$6,500
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Milan Mrkusich (New Zealand, 1925- ): Painting No. 14 gouache on paper signed and dated 61 - 14 355 x 260mm Provenance: Purchased from New Vision Gallery, Auckland in 1961.
0038: Milan Mrkusich (New Zealand, 1925- )Est. NZ$7,000-NZ$10,000
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Tanya Ashken (New Zealand, 1939- ): White Torso carrara marble on wooden plinth, 1966 signed 775 x 560 x 120mm Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist in 1976. Exhibited: 'Tanya Ashken', New Vision Gallery, Auckland,
0039: Tanya Ashken (New Zealand, 1939- )Est. NZ$18,000-NZ$30,000
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T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973): Still Life watercolour, 1950 signed 395 x 250mm Exhibited: 'Botanica', Adam Art Gallery, Wellington, August - October 2001. 'The Art of the Garden', Mahara Gallery, Waikanae, 29 January - 6
0040: T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973)Est. NZ$3,000-NZ$5,000
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T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973): Dahlias watercolour signed 490 x 315mm Exhibited: 'Botanica', Adam Art Gallery, Wellington, August - October 2001.
0041: T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973)Est. NZ$3,500-NZ$5,500
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T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973): Symphony watercolour signed; title inscribed verso 340 x 270mm Provenance: Purchased from Dunbar Sloane, Wellington in August 2005, Lot No. 5. Exhibited: 'The Art of the Garden', Mahara
0042: T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973)Est. NZ$2,500-NZ$4,000
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T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973): Anemones ink and wash on paper signed 245 x 200mm Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist, date unknown.
0043: T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973)Est. NZ$1,000-NZ$2,000
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T.A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973): Hydrangea ink and wash on paper title inscribed and signed 250 x 150mm
0043A: T.A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973)Est. NZ$1,000-NZ$2,000
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T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973): Dahlia watercolour signed 300 x 240mm Exhibited: 'Botanica', Adam Art Gallery, Wellington, August - October 2001.
0044: T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973)Est. NZ$1,500-NZ$2,500
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T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973): Iris in the Window watercolour signed 395 x 255mm
0045: T. A McCormack (New Zealand, 1883-1973)Est. NZ$3,500-NZ$5,000
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Robert Ellis (New Zealand, 1929- ): Return to Rakaumangamanga mixed media on paper title inscribed, signed and dated '16 Oketopa 1983' 750 x 580mm Provenance: Purchased from Janne Land Gallery, Wellington in 1984.
0046: Robert Ellis (New Zealand, 1929- )Est. NZ$2,000-NZ$3,500
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Colin McCahon (New Zealand, 1919-1987): 15 Drawings artist's book of 24 lithographic leaves, published for the Hocken Library in 1976 signed and dated 1952 and inscribed for Charles Brasch from Colin McCahon on the plate 275 x 207mm
0047: Colin McCahon (New Zealand, 1919-1987)Est. NZ$3,000-NZ$5,000
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