| ART AUCTION HOUSE |
| ART+OBJECT |
| 3 Abbey St, Newton |
| 0800 80 60 01 |
| IMPORTANT PAINTINGS - 6.30pm Thursday 22 May 2008 |
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Paratene Matchitt |
| ART+OBJECT |
| JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE |
| ART+OBJECT the 21st Century Auction House. The four founding directors of ART+OBJECT offer an unrivalled level of passion, expert knowledge and professional accomplishment to the sector. The A+O team of Hamish Coney, Ross Millar, James Parkinson and Ben Plumbly bring over fifty years industry experience to the New Zealand marketplace. |
| The genesis of ART+OBJECT was the directors’ belief that a new, contemporary voice was required to invigorate the New Zealand marketplace. At a time when the Australian and international auction market is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth, the New Zealand market has stagnated. This has taken place during a period of burgeoning cultural expression, pride and public and private investment in the arts. New Zealand’s contemporary artists are spreading their wings and making a global impact. |
| Art of course is not just about monetary value. However at a time that can, without hyperbole, be described as a visual arts renaissance in New Zealand the question must be asked, why isn’t the auction marketplace reflecting this cultural confidence with sold value growth and the odd record price? |
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| What you see in the ART+OBJECT brochure is just a sample of the new directions and new-to-market art and objects that will become the hallmark of A+O. Sellers will benefit from superior catalogues, must-see auction viewings and wide marketing in print and online to local, Australian and international markets. |
| Buyers will enjoy well constructed sale categories and themed auctions and most of all a great range of choice and regular rare and valuable surprises. The team at A+O are all collectors in our own right and in the near look forward to meeting new and old friends who share a passion for the finest art and objects. |
