# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Important Paintings & Contemporary Art 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 03 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Art+Object's second auction of Important Paintings and Contemporary Art will take place on August 3.

The auction will be headlined by several major works by Aotearoa - New Zealand's most significant painter, Colin McCahon. He will be represented in the catalogue by a significant 1962 painting from his 'Northland' series, which was exhibited in the landmark international exhibition 'A Question of Faith' at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Another highlight is a magnificent Shane Cotton painting from 1997, entitled Middle North. Originally exhibited at Mori Gallery in Sydney, the painting is the most significant by the artist to appear at auction since Kaua E Raweke I Te Manu (1997), from the collection of Adrian Burr and Peter Tatham which sold for a record price in November 2021. Further highlights include major works by Bill Hammond, Trevor Moffitt, Michael Parekōwhai, Michael Smither and more.





Illustrated: 
Colin McCahon 
Flower
pastel and watercolour on paper
signed and dated ’70
575 x 448mm

Provenance
Collection of the artist Marilynn
Webb (1937–2021), Dunedin.
Private collection, Auckland.
$25 000 – $35 00




Enquiries
Ben Plumbly
Director of Art
ben@artandobject.co.nz
+64 21 222 8183
+64 9 354 4646
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/important-paintings-and-contemporary-art/200030140281521
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 3 Abbey Street, Auckland, New Zealand 1010
- **lat**: -36.85994
- **long**: 174.75369
- **full address**: 3 Abbey Street, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Important Paintings & Contemporary Art  being held?
  - **A:** Important Paintings & Contemporary Art  takes place on Mon, 03 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 03 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 3 Abbey Street, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Important Paintings & Contemporary Art ?
  - **A:** Important Paintings & Contemporary Art  is organized by Art+Object.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Important Paintings & Contemporary Art  is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Important Paintings & Contemporary Art  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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