1. Rod Bathgate

Nobbys

pastel on paper

70 x 100 cms

1991

Note

This artist is an icon amongst the surfing world locally. His ability to capture water and reflection is his distinguishing trademark. Rod’s recent exhibition at this gallery was a near sellout and after about 7 years of not exhibiting the demand for his paintings is consistent,

2. John Earle

Golf Course at Vanuatu

gouache on paper

56 x 96.5 cms

1989

Note

John Earle is a professional local artist, his accolades being in a survey exhibition at the Newcastle Region Gallery some 5 years ago. He’s been selected to hang in the Wynne Prize AGNSW in past years.

He is a recognised artist from the Hunter region.

John travels to pursue his interest in surfing different waves which led him to Vanuatu.

3. Peter Barnes

Black Neds Bay

oil on canvas

79 x 100.5 cms

1989

Note

Previously a local artist whose paintings were influenced by John Earle. At one time he was a full time artist; his output today is limited due to work commitments. However he paints in a modern style. During the 1980’s early 1990’s he had a strong local following with a rare eye for detail when using oils. He often painted subjects from Lake Macquarie being closer to where he lived.

4. Paul Haggith

North Head

gouache on paper

43 x 68 cms

1989

Note

This artwork focuses on the lightplay on the water’s surface, a feature within the artist’s style.

Paul was a local artist until the early 1990’s living on the ‘The Hill’ where he became fascinated with the ship movements and activity on Newcastle Harbour. He painted in the 1980’s with a very tonal palette. Locally he was known for the Newcastle city shadow murals and being a full time artist of Newcastle. He studied art with John Earle, a cohort from Art School days.

In 2007 Paul’s art was selected for the AGNSW Wynne prize being short listed for the prize, His artwork since has been keenly sought and he has now cemented his reputation amongst collectors.

5. Margaret Olley

Yellow tablecloth with cornflowers

Etching 4 plates, 6 colours

65 x 59 cms

Dated 2007

UNFRAMED

Signed lower right

Note

This image was released as a limited edition graphic in September 2007, it sold out in 7 weeks and is offered here as unframed A/P (Artists Proof). It shows the artist’s “living” dining table with the iconic cornflowers setting of the well known theme for the artist–i.e. her interior.

If you don’t have the funds for an original oil, this graphic is as good as it gets to buy an image so recognizable as Olley.

6. Ray Crooke

Island series 11

Mixed media on paper

15 x 10 cms

Signed lower left

Note

These 3 works on paper capture the freshness of the situation, being probably studies on location.

Crooke was a Wynne Prize winner, Art Gallery NSW, Represented in all State Galleries & University collections. The Northern Queensland figurative studies are the sought after subjects for this artist; those that capture the essence of the simple lifestyle of the local villagers has attracted this artist to explore the region extensively.

7. Brett Whiteley

Lindfield gardens 28/80

2 colour silkscreen and hand colouring

with photomechanical reproduction.

81 x 113.5 cms

Dated 1978

Signed lower right

Note

Achieving the trifecta as we say i.e. winning the Archibald, Wynne, Sulman prizes at the Art Gallery NSW in the same year makes this artist a legend. His perspective on subjects and boldness in presentation combined with his personality gave the artist notoriety. He is today the most coveted Australian artist held in public collections Nationally. Whiteley’s ‘Garden series’ was recently celebrated at the Newcastle Region Art Gallery. His artworks can sell for over 3 Million dollars.

8. Max Watters

Blue house and shed

Oil on board

82 x 111 cms

Circa mid 1980’s

Signed lower left

Note

A recognised Hunter Valley artist from Muswellbrook, Max captured the rural settlements of the region in a ‘naïve’ style. His artworks are well represented in corporate and state collections.

Note the stippled paint application a recognizable aspect of his painting.

9. Harry Pidgeon

Pleasant company

Watercolour on paper

52 x 72 cms

Dated 1997

Signed lower right

Note

4 favoured themes have filtered through this artists’ works; Trawlers, Landscape, Animals and Birds, this latter subject doing much to establish this fine watercolourist reputation. This artwork is somewhat a surreal one with the birds. A fine example of the wet on wet process used to achieve the visual effects of the background.

10. Susan Weaver

Landscape illusion 11

Mixed media on paper

46 x 34.5 cms

Dated 2000

Signed lower right

Note

A graduate from the Newcastle University, Susan has gone onto establish a market for her artwork on the East coast of Australia. The surface of the oil pastels with her ethereal landscapes and seascapes, has made her style sought after. As a mid career artist with determination the attention she attracts to this style is ever accelerating.

11. Peter Barnes

Reflections on Belmont Bay

oil on canvas

82 x 100 cms

1989

Note

Previously a local artist whose paintings were influenced by John Earle. At one time he was a full time artist; his output today is limited due to work commitments. However he paints in a modern style today. During the 1980’s early 1990’s he had a strong local following with a rare eye for detail when using oils. He often painted subjects from Lake Macquarie being closer to where he lived.

12. Paul Haggith

November Newcastle

Oil on canvas

59.5 x 90 cms

1990

Note

Paul was a local artist until the early 1990’s living on the ‘The Hill’ where he became fascinated with the ship movements and activity on Newcastle Harbour. He painted in the 1980’s with a very tonal palette. Locally he was known for the Newcastle city shadow murals and being a full time artist of Newcastle. He studied art with John Earle, a cohort from Art School days.

In 2007 Paul’s art was selected for the AGNSW Wynne prize being short listed for the prize, His artwork since has been keenly sought and he has now cemented his reputation amongst collectors.

13. John Earle

Golden Cyprus

oil on canvas

151 x 151 cms

1988

Note

John Earle is a professional local artist his accolades being a survey exhibition at the Newcastle Region Gallery some 5 years ago, selected to hang in the Wynne Prize AGNSW in past years.

He is a recognised artist from the Hunter region.

There is some paint crazing on this work, which I have discussed with the artist who advises me this is typical of this period of painting. He can restore it subject to viewing. A work of his of this size usually sells in the $20,000 range.

14. One reproduction

Coal Island / Coal River Settlement

Etching on paper

34 x 50 cms

Little is known of this work, possibly a steel engraving.

15. Richard Hainsworth

Nobbys

oil on canvas

60 x 89 cms

Note

Richard Hainsworth focuses on the meeting of two worlds – land V Sea. They examine the clash and unity of where the two meet, at the ocean’s edge. This edge, intense and highly volatile, is in a constant cycle, a struggle between that of erosion, destruction and renewal.

Richard is an active painter today, but has left the Newcastle region.

16. Donald Friend

Young sculptor

Oil on canvas

60 x 45.2 cms

Dated 1946

Signed upper left

Note

Friend was working with Russell Drysdale at Hill End near Bathurst at the time this painting was being produced, the Drysdale influence being evident. The painting is a fine example of the earlier period of the artist who became more prominent when he painted subjects from Bali, Indonesia.

The painting was represented in the 1990 Retrospective of Donald Friend at the Art Gallery of NSW. Friend’s artworks are represented in most State Galleries and institutions.

17. Harry Pidgeon

Balls and boxes

Watercolour on paper

52 x 71 cms

Signed lower right

Note

The trawler theme has usually been tackled by the artist from an ‘above perspective’! The detail and control of the watercolour is evident in this work. An understanding of light plays an important role also within the composition.

18. Norman Lindsay

Jean

Oil on canvas

Certificate of authenticity verso

35.4 x 26.7 cms

Circa 1930

Note

Arguably the most diverse in artistic ability in all facets and mediums of figurative art. Represented nationally in State Galleries and private galleries. Publicly well known with his ‘Magic Pudding’ publications and his National Trust Home at Springwood; Lindsay was an enigma to the artworld, with a prolific output of oil, watercolour, drawing. etching, sculpture, model boat building, puppet design. He was a recognised figure in art circles and never one to be duplicated.

19. Susan Sheridan

Reflections

Acrylic on canvas

66.5 x 66.5 cms

Dated 1999

Signed lower right

Note

A regular exhibitor at the gallery from the late 1970’s until more recent times Susan’s handling of the medium Acrylic and Oil illustrates the emotion and atmosphere she can capture in water and landscape. The textural sensitivity and patterning is an aspect within her painting that makes her style highly distinguishable.

20. Ray Crooke

Island series 111

Mixed media on paper

10 x14.5 cms

Signed lower left

Note

These 3 works on paper capture the freshness of the situation, being probably studies on location.

Crooke was a Wynne Prize winner, Art Gallery NSW, Represented in all State Galleries & University collections. The Northern Queensland figurative studies are the sought after subjects for this artist; those that capture the essence of the simple lifestyle of the local villagers has attracted this artist to explore the region extensively.

21. Charles Blackman

The red tablecloth

Oil on board

134 x 182 cms

Dated 1968

Signed upper right

Note

The surviving Antipodean artist, Charles is acknowledged foremost for his “Alice Series’ major paintings selling for $600,000 and above and some over $1,000,000.

This painting is from a valuable period i.e. the 1960’s. Represented in all major collections nationally, the artist has had many publications produced and more recently his first wife Barbara Blackman was interviewed by Geraldine Doogue for the ABC television series ‘Compass’. The painting was owned by ‘Sportscraft’ a Melbourne corporate collection for years and is now owned privately.

22. Peter Barnes

Old Wharf Sunday Afternoon

oil on canvas

50 x 75 cms

1989

Note

Previously a local artist whose paintings were influenced by John Earle. At one time he was a full time artist; his output today is limited due to work commitments. However he paints in a modern style today. During the 1980’s early 1990’s he had a strong local following with a rare eye for detail when using oils. He often painted subjects from Lake Macquarie being closer to where he lived.

23. Paul Haggith

Stockton,The Tanker and Mt Sugarloaf

Oil on canvas

120 x 181 cms

1989

Note

Paul was a local artist until the early 1990’s living on the ‘The Hill’ where he became fascinated with the ship movements and activity on Newcastle Harbour. He painted in the 1980’s with a very tonal palette. Locally he was known for the Newcastle city shadow murals and being a full time artist of Newcastle. He studied art with John Earle, a cohort from Art School days.

In 2007 Paul’s art was selected for the AGNSW Wynne prize being shortlisted for the prize, His artwork since has been keenly sought and he has now cemented his reputation amongst collectors.

24. James Willebrant

And Nobbys to the north 80/600

Lithograph on paper

40.5 x 56 cms

Dated 1998

Signed lower right

Note

Willebrant has exhibited at Cooks Hill Galleries since 1978. His first major works to be collected in Newcastle include the NBN Television collection and Lingard Hospital. His stylised surreal forms and subjects make his paintings easy to recognise. This subject was commissioned by a local coal company which was subsequently used for an edition of prints. The edition is sold out now.

25. Sidney Nolan

Gallipoli

Oil on board

121.5 x 151 cms

Dated 1959

Signed lower left

Note

This work has a fine overseas provenance, thereafter a corporate and private collection. The War Memorial Museum in Canberra have the largest holdings of the ‘Gallipoli’ series. This Nolan is rare, because it is in private hands. A major work produced during the collectable period, of the late 1950’s, will later this year be on loan to the Newcastle Region Gallery for display in conjunction with other Nolan works.

26. Susan Weaver

Landscape illusion VII

Mixed media on paper

45 x 34 cms

Dated 2000

Signed lower right

Note

A graduate from the Newcastle University, Susan has gone onto establish a market for her artwork on the East coast of Australia. The surface of the oil pastels with her ethereal landscapes and seascapes, has made her style sought after. As a mid career artist with determination the attention she attracts to this style is ever accelerating.

27. Norman Lindsay

Pans hour 13/55

Etching on paper

21.5 x 17 cms

Dated 1930

Signed lower right

Note

This is a more modest composition for the artist but shows the love of gardens which attracted the artist.

Arguably the most diverse in artistic ability in all facets and mediums of figurative art. Represented nationally in State Galleries and private galleries. Publicly well known with his ‘Magic Pudding’ publications and his National Trust Home at Springwood; Lindsay was an enigma to the artworld, with a prolific output of oil, watercolour, drawing. etching, sculpture, model boat building, puppet design. He was a recognised figure in art circles and never one to be duplicated.

28. Charles Blackman

Blue nude

Oil on canvas

182.5 x 244 cms

Dated 1989

Signed upper right

Note

Displayed at the National Gallery of Queensland 1991, in an exhibition titled “Diverse Visions-12 mid to late career artists”. Reproduced in the “The Australian” in a 1989-90 article titled ‘The Mad Hatter ‘ by Linda van Nunen featuring a full colour photo with the artist segment.

The surviving Antipodean artist, Charles is acknowledged foremost for his “Alice Series” major paintings selling for $600,000 and above and some over $1,000,000.

29. Lloyd Rees

Illawarra Landscape

Mixed media on paper

36 x 54 cms

Dated 1965-80

Signed and dated lower left

Note

An icon in Australian art circles, his artworks are represented in all State Galleries. He has won extensive art prizes in his career including the Wynne Prize at the Art Gallery NSW. As a past trustee of the AGNSW for years Rees was genuinely loved by the art establishment, a true gentleman.

This work was inspired from near his beach house on the South Coast of NSW, this being a favoured location for the artist to paint. The famous painting ‘Road to Berry’ by Rees was inspired from this region also.

30. Susan Sheridan

Reef

Acrylic on canvas

91.5 x 122 cms

Dated 1999

Signed lower right

Note

A regular exhibitor at the gallery from the late 1970’s until more recent times Susan’s handling of the medium Acrylic and Oil illustrates the emotion and atmosphere she can capture in water and landscape. The textural sensitivity and patterning is an aspect within her painting that makes her style highly distinguishable.

31. Harry Pidgeon

Wharf

Watercolour on paper

72.5 x 54 cms

Signed lower right

Note

The trawler theme has usually been tackled by the artist from an ‘above perspective’! The detail and control of the watercolour is evident in this work. An understanding of light plays an important role also within the composition.

32. Ray Crooke

Island series 1

Mixed media on paper

10 x14.5 cms

Signed lower left

Note

These 3 works on paper capture the freshness of the situation, being probably studies on location.

Crooke was a Wynne Prize winner, Art Gallery NSW, Represented in all State Galleries & University collections. The Northern Queensland figurative studies are the sought after subjects for this artist; those that capture the essence of the simple lifestyle of the local villagers has attracted this artist to explore the region extensively.

33. Donald Friend

The thatchers

Mixed media on paper

55 x 75 cms

Circa 1960

Signed lower right

Note

This painting was inspired from his house/studio in Ubud, Bali. It captures the spider like workers repairing the roof to his home. The genuine love of his home is conveyed within this subject with a spontaneous light filtering from the outside. This is only one of two works I have seen with this subject.

Friend is well represented in State Galleries in Australia and has had survey exhibitions at the Art Gallery of NSW in the past, they also have a large holding of his work in their collection.

34. Charles Blackman

70th Birthday suite

Includes folio of 5 Screenprints

Golden Alice/ Floating Schoolgirl/ Pink Nightmare/ Memories/ Alice in the Garden.

Varying sizes

Dated 1998

Signed lower right on each graphic

Note

This series of graphics was designed to celebrate a spectrum of subjects most recognised within the artist career. It is therefore a good opportunity to collect these acknowledged highlights that are so closely linked to the artists reputation.

Gunnamatta bay

Watercolour on paper

34 x 43 cms

Dated 1995

Signed lower left

Note

Brian had an association with Newcastle in the fact he taught at the Newcastle Technical College in Hunter Street during the 1960-70’s. A noted watercolourist he was a member of the Australian Watercolur Institute and was a contemporary of Fred Bates-past president and a member of the RAS.

Brian was a full time teacher at Liverpool Technical College after he left Newcastle. His control of the watercolur medium continues to be admired by viewers.

The Willow 33/75

Screenprint on paper

52 x 60 cms

Dated 1988

Signed lower right

This work was recently exhibited at the NRAG for the exhibition on 'Whitely Gardens'. It illustrates the artists proficiency with the Japanese brush capturing an effortless line. It continues in the vain of the artists attraction to trees; other tree subjects exhibited by the artists include, Palm, Morton Bay Fig, Frangipani etc

Boy with Harmonica

Oil on board

30 x18.5 cms

Signed lower left

This is an early oil painting of the artist, perhaps from his time in the Kimberley Ranges W.A.This period is recognised by the rich and intense colouring. Often paintings from this era exhibit a 'doing thing' in this instance the boy is playing the harmonica. I would regard this painting as a 'gem' it radiates interest, colour and is contained in its size.

Newcastle Post Office

Mixed media on paper

29.7 x 46.5 cms

Dated 1987

Signed lower right

‘Eyes of a dove’

73 x103.5 cms

Mixed media on board

Dated 1963

Signed lower centre

Original Frame

Newcastle Beach

Oil on canvas

121.5 x 121.5 cms

Dated 1989

Signed and dated lower right

Note

Highly acclaimed local full time artist, this painting has a solid history -

(i) Selected in 1989 for the Wynne Prize & hung at the Art Gallery NSW
(ii) Chosen for the ‘Survey Show’ of the artist Panoramic paintings- 5 Years ago at the Newcastle Region Gallery.

This painting is the classic Earle subject of the definitive Newcastle Beach.
There has been very few opportunities to purchase paintings from this period.