THE COLLECTION OF FRANK AND LYN CORNER 2018-03-17 Auction - 214 Price Results - Art + Object in nz
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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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John Drawbridge (New Zealand, 1930-2005): Tanya About to Fly mezzotint and drypoint, 14/50 title inscribed, signed and dated 1967 330 x 330mm Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist in July 1968.
0001: John Drawbridge (New Zealand, 1930-2005)Est. NZ$1,200-NZ$2,200
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John Drawbridge (New Zealand, 1930-2005): Rock Pool aquatint, a/p signed and dated 1959 495 x 395mm Provenance: Purchased from the Architectural Centre, Wellington in 1965.
0002: John Drawbridge (New Zealand, 1930-2005)Est. NZ$700-NZ$1,200
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Koruru wood engraving, edition of 60 title inscribed and signed 110 x 80mm
0003: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$1,500-NZ$2,500
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Lintel Figure wood engraving, edition of 60 title inscribed and signed 110 x 80mm
0004: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$1,500-NZ$2,500
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Hine linocut, 2/5 title inscribed and signed 325 x 270mm
0005: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$2,000-NZ$3,500
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): New Zealand Landscape wood engraving, edition of 20 title inscribed and signed 90 x 120mm
0006: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$700-NZ$1,200
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Giant Kauri, Waipoua wood engraving, 5/25 title inscribed and signed 185 x 125mm
0007: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$1,400-NZ$2,500
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Bush Trees and Roots wood engraving, edition of 25 signed 115 x 140mm
0008: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$900-NZ$1,600
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Ti Kouka wood engraving, edition of 40 title inscribed and signed 125 x 80mm
0009: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$800-NZ$1,400
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): House and Gate wood engraving, edition of 20 signed 95 x 115mm
0010: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$1,500-NZ$2,500
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Maui Legend wood engraving, 10/30 title inscribed and signed 145 x 90mm Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist, circa 1950.
0011: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$1,000-NZ$2,000
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Shells wood engraving, edition of 24 title inscribed and signed 110 x 125mm
0012: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$700-NZ$1,200
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Tararu, Thames ink and wash on paper title inscribed, signed and dated Jan 6, 1952 175 x 255mm Provenance: Purchased from Louise Beale Gallery, Wellington.
0013: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$700-NZ$1,200
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E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964): Church at Waihi Village, Taupo ink on paper title inscribed, signed and dated 1952 255 x 205mm Provenance: Gifted by John Beaglehole to Frank and Lyn Corner in the early 1960s.
0014: E. Mervyn Taylor (New Zealand, 1906-1964)Est. NZ$1,200-NZ$2,200
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Pat Hanly (New Zealand, 1932-2004): Pacific Icon screenprint, 2/6 title inscribed, signed and dated 1967 390 x 475mm Provenance: Purchased from R. K. S. Gallery in 1967.
0015: Pat Hanly (New Zealand, 1932-2004)Est. NZ$4,000-NZ$7,000
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Pat Hanly (New Zealand, 1932-2004): Youth in Anger - 7 Ages of Man screenprint and collage, 4/10 title inscribed, signed and dated '75 395 x 350mm Provenance: Purchased in 1984.
0016: Pat Hanly (New Zealand, 1932-2004)Est. NZ$4,000-NZ$6,000
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Frances Hodgkins (New Zealand, 1869-1947): Arrangement of Jugs lithograph, 1938 signed and inscribed '60'; original Redfern Gallery label and 'New Zealand Mission to the United Nations' labels affixed verso 460 x 615mm
0017: Frances Hodgkins (New Zealand, 1869-1947)Est. NZ$10,000-NZ$17,000
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Toss Woollaston (New Zealand, 1910-1988): Distant View of Nelson watercolour signed 330 x 500mm Provenance: Purchased from the Architectural Centre in 1960.
0018: Toss Woollaston (New Zealand, 1910-1988)Est. NZ$4,000-NZ$7,000
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Toss Woollaston (New Zealand, 1910-1988): Blackball watercolour signed and dated 1961 260 x 355mm Provenance: Purchased from Frederick Page, husband of the painter Evelyn Page and founder and teacher of the Music department at
0019: Toss Woollaston (New Zealand, 1910-1988)Est. NZ$3,000-NZ$5,000
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Toss Woollaston (New Zealand, 1910-1988): Nelson Bay ink and wash on paper, 1960 signed with artist's monogram 265 x 360mm Provenance: Purchased from the artist in 1961.
0020: Toss Woollaston (New Zealand, 1910-1988)Est. NZ$1,500-NZ$2,500
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Toss Woollaston (New Zealand, 1910-1988): Seated Woman Indian ink on paper, circa 1960 255 x 365mm Provenance: Purchased from the artist in 1961.
0021: Toss Woollaston (New Zealand, 1910-1988)Est. NZ$1,500-NZ$2,500
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Philip Clairmont (New Zealand, 1949-1984): Still Life with Jug oilpastel on paper signed and dated '81 735 x 530mm Provenance: Purchased from Janne Land Gallery, Wellington in 1983.
0022: Philip Clairmont (New Zealand, 1949-1984)Est. NZ$6,000-NZ$10,000
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Philip Clairmont (New Zealand, 1949-1984): Cane Chair ink and watercolour on paper signed and dated '74 285 x 225mm Provenance: Purchased from Elva Bett Gallery, Wellington in 1974.
0023: Philip Clairmont (New Zealand, 1949-1984)Est. NZ$3,000-NZ$5,500
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Philip Clairmont (New Zealand, 1949-1984): Large Still Life with Objects linocut, 4/5 title inscribed, signed and dated '81 1010 x 775mm Provenance: Purchased from Michael Norrish, Wellington in 1992.
0024: Philip Clairmont (New Zealand, 1949-1984)Est. NZ$5,000-NZ$8,000
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