In 2024 International Art Centre introduced Women in Art, the first auction of its kind in New Zealand, with the intention of celebrating the unique perspectives, innovative dialogues, and vital contributions of female artists in New Zealand.

Notable Sales

Star Gossage

Ao Tahi, First Light

Achieved $48,050
Artist Record

Flora Scales

Untitled [Mousehole, Cornwall c.1950 - 54]

Achieved $33,957
Artist Record

Jenny Doležel

In the Listening Room

Achieved $48,650

Marti Friedlander

Eglinton Valley, 1970

Achieved $24,025
Artist Record

Kushana Bush

Sleepers with Lobsters, From All Things to All Men Series, 2012

Achieved $39,414
Artist Record

Ann Robinson

Orange Pod 1995

Achieved $30,031

Evelyn Page

Young Woman in a Bay Window

Achieved $174,181

Pauline Yearbury

Wake up Saint Francis

Achieved $30,031
Artist Record

Rhona Haszard

Blesmes Near Chateau Thierry (The Marne Valley) c. 1927

Achieved $18,191

Ann Robinson

Side Carved Flax Pod, Steel Blue

Achieved $42,446

Jacqueline Fahey

A Funny Thing on Happened On K'Rd, 1984

Achieved $43,659

Now Consigning

Featuring artworks by female artists both past and present who may not have received the recognition they deserved in their lifetime, or even today.

Taking place once a year in May, the auction has revealed rare works by artists including Flora Scales, Pauline Yearbury, Frances Hodgkins, Rhona Haszard, Marti Friedlander, Star Gossage and Kushana Bush.

We invite entries across all media and of particular interest is the work of early 20th century women artists.

If you have a single work of art or a collection you are considering selling, please contact us for a complimentary valuation.

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