Fiona Hall Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Fiona Hall Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 08, 2024
HALL Fiona (b.1953), 'Ruin,' 2015., Four-Colour Photolithograph 80/150, 56x76cm (sheet)
Est: $250 - $450
HALL, Fiona (b.1953) 'Ruin,' 2015. Produced/printed by the Australian Print Workshop in relation to the artist's participation in the 56th Venice Biennale. Four-Colour Photolithograph 80/150 56x76cm (sheet)
Davidson Auctions
Dec. 01, 2024
FIONA HALL, (1953 -), Ruin, 2015, four-colour photograph, ed. 12/150, 44 x 65 cm. (17.3 x 25.5 in.), frame: 62 x 81 x 4 cm. (24.4 x 31.8 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $400 - $600
FIONA HALL (1953 - ) Ruin, 2015 four-colour photograph, ed. 12/150 signed lower right
Lawsons
Dec. 01, 2024
FIONA HALL, (1953 -), Rising Tide, 2022, mixed media, 15 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm. (5.9 x 4.1 x 4.1 in.)
Est: $200 - $300
FIONA HALL (1953 - ) Rising Tide, 2022 mixed media unnumbered edition of 1000
Lawsons
Oct. 13, 2024
HALL Fiona (b.1953), 'Ruin,' 2015., Four-Colour Photolithograph 80/150, 56x76cm (sheet)
Est: $300 - $500
HALL, Fiona (b.1953) 'Ruin,' 2015. Produced/printed by the Australian Print Workshop in relation to the artist's participation in the 56th Venice Biennale. Four-Colour Photolithograph 80/150 56x76cm (sheet)
Davidson Auctions
Feb. 29, 2024
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 76 X 57CM, FRAME SIZE: 90 X 70CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ART...
Est: $900 - $1,200
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 76 X 57CM, FRAME SIZE: 90 X 70CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ARTIST RETREAT (2011-2013), MELBOURNE
Leonard Joel
Feb. 29, 2024
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 57 X 76CM, FRAME SIZE: 71 X 89CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ART...
Est: $900 - $1,200
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 57 X 76CM, FRAME SIZE: 71 X 89CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ARTIST RETREAT (2011-2013), MELBOURNE
Leonard Joel
Feb. 22, 2024
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 57 X 76CM, FRAME SIZE: 71 X 89CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ART...
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 57 X 76CM, FRAME SIZE: 71 X 89CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ARTIST RETREAT (2011-2013), MELBOURNE
Leonard Joel
Feb. 22, 2024
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 76 X 57CM, FRAME SIZE: 90 X 70CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ART...
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 76 X 57CM, FRAME SIZE: 90 X 70CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ARTIST RETREAT (2011-2013), MELBOURNE
Leonard Joel
Feb. 15, 2024
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 76 X 57CM, FRAME SIZE: 90 X 70CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ART...
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 76 X 57CM, FRAME SIZE: 90 X 70CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ARTIST RETREAT (2011-2013), MELBOURNE
Leonard Joel
Feb. 15, 2024
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 57 X 76CM, FRAME SIZE: 71 X 89CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ART...
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
§ FIONA HALL, UNTITLED, WATERCOLOUR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, UNSIGNED, 57 X 76CM, FRAME SIZE: 71 X 89CM PROVENANCE: AUSTRALIA-INDIA ARTIST RETREAT (2011-2013), MELBOURNE
Leonard Joel
Oct. 08, 2023
HALL, Fiona (b.1953) 'Home for Incurables' 1995, Ceramic Plate, ed. 5/150. Incised 'Fiona Hall 1995' verso. (Dia 31cm)
Est: $80 - $150
HALL, Fiona (b.1953) 'Home for Incurables' 1995, Ceramic Plate, ed. 5/150. Incised 'Fiona Hall 1995' verso. (Dia 31cm)
Davidson Auctions
Sep. 18, 2023
FIONA HALL (born 1953) Sovereign Risk 1997 gouache on Daphne paper 57 x 81cm
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
FIONA HALL (born 1953) Sovereign Risk 1997 gouache on Daphne paper 57 x 81cm PROVENANCE: Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney 2003 Private collection, Melbourne OTHER NOTES: © Fiona Hall/Copyright Agency, 2023
Leonard Joel
Jun. 15, 2023
FIONA HALL, RISING TIDE 2002, SNOW DOME, TITLED ON BASE, EDITION OF 1000, 15 X 10 X 10CM PROVENANCE: PRIVATE COLLECTION, ADELAIDE
Est: $700 - $900
FIONA HALL, RISING TIDE 2002, SNOW DOME, TITLED ON BASE, EDITION OF 1000, 15 X 10 X 10CM PROVENANCE: PRIVATE COLLECTION, ADELAIDE
Leonard Joel
Dec. 13, 2022
FIONA HALL, SUITE OF FIVE ETCHINGS, 2006
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
FIONA HALL born 1953 SUITE OF FIVE ETCHINGS, 2006 i) GREEN ANT NEST, 2006 from the INSECTIVOROUS series etching, aquatint and chine colle on paper 33.0 x 24.5 cm (image) 48.5 x 39.5 cm (sheet) edition: 26/40 signed lower right: F Hall editioned lower left ii) SUNDEW, 2006 from the INSECTIVOROUS series etching, aquatint and chine colle on paper 24.5 x 33.0 cm (image) 39.5 x 49.5 cm (sheet) edition: 1/15 signed lower right: F Hall editioned lower left iii) PALM AND PAPERWASP (VERTICAL LEAF), 2006 from the INSECTIVOROUS series etching, aquatint and chine colle on paper 33.0 x 24.5 cm (image) 48.5 x 39.5 cm (sheet) edition: 1/15 signed lower right: F Hall editioned lower left iv) WATTLE AND MANTID, 2006 from the INSECTIVOROUS series etching, aquatint and chine colle on paper 24.5 x 33.0 cm (image) 39.5 x 49.5 cm (sheet) edition: 1/15 signed lower right: F Hall editioned lower left v) SHRUBBY DILLENIA LEAF AND WASPS NEST, 2006 from the INSECTIVOROUS series etching, aquatint and chine colle on paper 33.0 x 24.5 cm (image) 48.5 x 39.5 cm (sheet) edition: 26/40 signed lower right: F Hall editioned lower left PROVENANCE Nomad Art Productions, Parap, Northern Territory The Laverty Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006 EXHIBITED Fiona Hall: Force Field, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, 6 March – 1 June 2008, City Gallery, Wellington, 11 July - 19 October 2008; Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū , Christchurch, 13 November 2008 - 15 February 2009; Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth, 4 April - 31 May 2009; Newcastle Art Gallery, Newcastle, 1 August - 27 September 2009 (other examples) RELATED WORK Other examples of these prints are held in the collections of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, and Queensland Art Gallery|Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 03, 2021
FIONA HALL, BLOODLINE, 1999
Est: $600 - $800
FIONA HALL born 1953 BLOODLINE, 1999 (from the SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPIC FINE ART COLLECTION PORTFOLIO) four-colour photolithograph on white Arches Satin 300 gsm paper 57.5 x 75.6 cm (sheet) edition: 87/99 signed, dated, inscribed and numbered below image PROVENANCE Gene and Brian Sherman Collection, Sydney CONDITION This colour lithograph is in excellent, stable and original condition. The work is offered unframed. Image courtesy Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery and the artist.
Deutscher and Hackett
Jul. 06, 2021
FIONA HALL , THE REAL THING, 1994
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
FIONA HALL born 1953 THE REAL THING, 1994 from THE PRICE IS RIGHT series polaroid photographs (diptych) i. 68.0 x 53.0 cm (image, irreg.) i. 79.5 x 55.5 cm (sheet) i. 96.5 x 73.0 cm (frame) ii. i. 68.0 x 53.0 cm (image, irreg.) ii. 79.5 x 55.5 cm (sheet) ii. 96.5 x 73.0 cm (frame) edition: 5/8 PROVENANCE Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney (label attached verso) Pat Corrigan Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above in 1995 Long term loan, University of Technology, Sydney, December 2003 – July 2021 EXHIBITED The Price is Right, Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney, 20 September – 14 October 1995 The Art of Fiona Hall, Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, 19 March – 5 June 2005; Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, 8 July – 11 September 2005 (another example) RELATED WORK Another example of this photograph is held in the collection of the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane This work is located at our Melbourne Gallery
Deutscher and Hackett
Apr. 09, 2021
Fiona Hall (Australian, b. 1953) Untitled (Nest Egg)
Est: $100 - $200
Fiona Hall (Australian, b. 1953) Untitled (Nest Egg) mixed media 3 x 12 x 12 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 23, 2020
Fiona Hall (b. 1953)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Cross Purpose, 2003 lithograph, edition: 57/60, numbered, titled and signed below image '57/60, Cross Purpose, Fiona Hall'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Jul. 07, 2020
Fiona Hall (born 1953) Lair, 2004; Lesion, 2004; Rising Tide, 2002 height: 15.0cm (5 7/8in); 19.0cm (7 1/2in); 15.0cm (5 7/8in)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Fiona Hall (born 1953) Lair, 2004; Lesion, 2004; Rising Tide, 2002 musical snowdome height: 15.0cm (5 7/8in); 19.0cm (7 1/2in); 15.0cm (5 7/8in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 31, 2020
Fiona Hall - Lying in the Dark
Est: ₱142,000 - ₱184,600
signed and dated 2012 (lower right) aquatint and screenprint 50 x 100 cm
Leon Gallery
Nov. 27, 2019
FIONA HALL, born 1953, BLACKBOY VASE, 1997, engraved glass
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
FIONA HALL born 1953 BLACKBOY VASE, 1997 engraved glass SIGNED: signed and dated in rim of base: Fiona Hall 8.11.97 edition: unique DIMENSIONS: 28.5 cm height PROVENANCE: Private collection, Mexico, a gift from the artist RELATED WORK: Fronding Vase, 1997, engraved glass, 27.5 x 17.0 cm, edition: 10/10, in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Deutscher and Hackett
Oct. 03, 2019
FIONA HALL, RISING TIDE, SNOW DOME, 14 X 10CM
Est: $600 - $800
FIONA HALL, RISING TIDE, SNOW DOME, 14 X 10CM
Leonard Joel
Sep. 26, 2019
FIONA HALL, RISING TIDE, SNOW DOME, 14 X 10CM
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL, RISING TIDE, SNOW DOME, 14 X 10CM
Leonard Joel
Aug. 15, 2019
FIONA HALL, RISING TIDE 2002, MIXED MEDIA, 15 X 10 X 10CM
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL, RISING TIDE 2002, MIXED MEDIA, 15 X 10 X 10CM
Leonard Joel
Aug. 15, 2019
FIONA HALL, LESION 2004, MIXED MEDIA, 15 X 10 X 10CM
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL, LESION 2004, MIXED MEDIA, 15 X 10 X 10CM
Leonard Joel
Jul. 22, 2019
Fiona Hall (1953- ) Australia The Worlds Moves in Appetency on its Metalled Ways of Time Past and Time Future
Est: $400 - $500
Fiona Hall (1953- ) Australia - The Worlds Moves in Appetency on its Metalled Ways of Time Past and Time Future
Colville Auctions
Jul. 17, 2019
FIONA HALL born 1953 Rolling in Clover 2004 gouache on banknotes 23 x 10.5 cm (image); 44 x 31 cm (sheet)
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL born 1953 Rolling in Clover 2004 gouache on banknotes inscribed '18/51' lower left; inscribed 'Rolling in Clover' lower centre; signed and dated 'FHall '04' lower right edition 18 of 51 23 x 10.5 cm (image); 44 x 31 cm (sheet) PROVENANCE Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney Private Collection, London, acquired from the above
Smith & Singer
Jul. 17, 2019
FIONA HALL born 1953 Rolling in Clover 2004 gouache on banknotes 19.5 x 14 cm (image); 41.2 x 35 cm (sheet)
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL born 1953 Rolling in Clover 2004 gouache on banknotes inscribed '39/51' lower left; inscribed 'Rolling in Clover' lower centre; signed and dated 'FHall '04' lower right edition 39 of 51 19.5 x 14 cm (image); 41.2 x 35 cm (sheet) PROVENANCE Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney Private Collection, London, acquired from the above
Smith & Singer
Jul. 17, 2019
FIONA HALL born 1953 Laura, New South Wales 1974 photograph 35 x 35.5 cm
Est: $500 - $1,000
FIONA HALL born 1953 Laura, New South Wales 1974 photograph 35 x 35.5 cm
Smith & Singer
Dec. 17, 2018
Fiona Hall (1953). Selected images 1976. . Eight vintage gelatin silver prints.. Name, title
Est: €800 - €1,000
Fiona Hall (1953) Selected images 1976 Eight vintage gelatin silver prints. Name, title and date in pencil probably manuscript by the author on the reverse. Some mounted in original passepartout. 15.94 x 12.01 in. (8.07 x 8.07 in.) Provenienza/Provenance Galleria Nadar, Pisa. IT Selected images 1976 Otto stampe fotografiche alla gelatina sali d'argento. Nome, titolo e data a matita al verso probabilmente manoscritto dall'autrice. Alcune montate in passepartout originale. cm 40,5 x 30,5 (cm 20,5 x 20,5) Provenienza/Provenance Galleria Nadar, Pisa.
Il Ponte Auction House
Jun. 13, 2018
FIONA HALL (1953) Rochester NY, 1979 photograph
Est: $1,400 - $2,400
FIONA HALL (1953) Rochester NY, 1979 photograph The Australian Centre for Photography gallery label attached verso artist signature on gallery label 10.5 x 33 cm each
Leonard Joel
Mar. 28, 2018
FIONA HALL (1953) Rochester NY, 1979 photograph
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
FIONA HALL (1953) Rochester NY, 1979 photograph the Australian centre for photography gallery label attached verso artist signature on gallery label 10.5 x 33 cm each
Leonard Joel
Jun. 07, 2017
FIONA HALL (BORN 1953) Lair 2004 musical snowdome
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
FIONA HALL (BORN 1953) Lair 2004 musical snowdome signed, dated and titled on base: FIONA HALL LAIR 2004 19 cm high
Mossgreen Auctions
Jun. 07, 2017
FIONA HALL (BORN 1953) Lesion musical snowdome
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL (BORN 1953) Lesion musical snowdome signed and titled on base: FIONA HALL LESION 15 cm high
Mossgreen Auctions
Jun. 07, 2017
FIONA HALL (BORN 1953) Rising Tide musical snowdome
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL (BORN 1953) Rising Tide musical snowdome inscribed on base: Rising Tide 15 cm high
Mossgreen Auctions
May. 18, 2017
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Green Ant Nest 2006 etching
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Green Ant Nest 2006 etching signed lower right editioned lower left: 35/40 48 x 39.5cm PROVENANCE: Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney, 2008 Private collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
May. 18, 2017
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Shrubby Dilenia 2006 etching
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Shrubby Dilenia 2006 etching signed lower right editioned lower left: 35/40 48 x 39.5cm PROVENANCE: Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney, 2008 Private collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
May. 18, 2017
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Palm and Papwerwasp 2006 etching
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Palm and Papwerwasp 2006 etching signed lower right editioned lower left: 10/15 48 x 39.5cm PROVENANCE: Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney, 2008 Private collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
May. 18, 2017
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Sundew 2006 etching
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Sundew 2006 etching signed lower right editioned lower left: 10/15 39.5 x 48cm PROVENANCE: Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney, 2008 Private collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
May. 18, 2017
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Wattle and Mantid 2006 etching
Est: $800 - $1,200
FIONA HALL (born 1953) (LOCATION SYDNEY OFFICE - all enquiries phone 02 9362 9045) Wattle and Mantid 2006 etching signed lower right editioned lower left: 10/15 48 x 39.5cm PROVENANCE: Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney, 2008 Private collection, Sydney
Leonard Joel
Sep. 20, 2016
Fiona Hall (b. 1953)
Est: $300 - $500
Fiona Hall (b. 1953) Ruin, 2015 photo-lithograph edition 63/150, numbered, titled and signed below image '63/150, Ruin, Fiona Hall' 63 x 44 cm
Shapiro Auctioneers
May. 04, 2016
FIONA HALL, born 1953, BOOK XVII
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
FIONA HALL, born 1953, BOOK XVII: CULTIVATED TREES, 1991 (FROM HISTORIA NON-NATURALIS SERIES), polaroid photograph SIGNED: signed, dated and inscribed below image DIMENSIONS: 51.0 - 61.0 cm (sight) PROVENANCE: Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above in 1991
Deutscher and Hackett
Nov. 26, 2015
Fiona Hall (1953 - ) - Fiona Hall, 'A Woman Attempts to Wake Up the Earth' Book XVII: Cultivated Trees, 1991 50 x 60cm
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Fiona Hall (1953 - ) Fiona Hall, 'A Woman Attempts to Wake Up the Earth' Book XVII: Cultivated Trees, 1991 polaroid photograph, incl. hand-painted mount by the artist 50 x 60cm details on verso
Lawsons
Nov. 10, 2015
Fiona Hall (b. 1953)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Fiona Hall (b. 1953) Bloodline, 1999 lithograph printed in four colours from four aluminium plates, printed by Martin King,The Australian Print Workshop
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 10, 2015
Fiona Hall (b. 1953)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Fiona Hall (b. 1953) Home for Incurables, 1995 ceramic plates, edition of 150, signed and dated to base 'Fiona Hall 1995' 44, 15, 86, 42, 6, 66, 126/150The eleven others are outside the edition and unnumbered (18)
Shapiro Auctioneers
Aug. 26, 2015
FIONA HALL, born 1953, MATERIAL WORLD, 2001, A SERIES OF TEN WORKS, gouache on banknotes
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
FIONA HALL, born 1953, MATERIAL WORLD, 2001 A SERIES OF TEN WORKS, gouache on banknotes SIGNED: each inscribed verso with name of plant species DIMENSIONS: (I) NELUMBO NUCIFERA (LOTUS), 37.0 x 45.5 cm (II) MUSA X PARADISIACA (BANANA / PLANTAIN), 64.0 x 28.0 cm (III) DIPTEROCARPUS ALATUS (RESIN TREE / YEANG), 34.5 x 14.5 cm (IV) FICUS RELIGIOSA (PIPAL TREE / BO TREE), 21.0 x 19.0 cm (V) FICUS BENGALENSIS (BANYAN TREE), 20.0 x 19.0 cm (VI) PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA (DATE PALM), 32.0 x 8.5 cm (VII) LAURUS NOBILIS (LAUREL / BAY TREE), 16.5 x 8.5 cm (VIII) ERYTHROXYLON COCA (COCA), 15.5 x 6.5 cm (IX) OCIMUM SANCTUM (HOLY BASIL / TULSI), 14.0 x 12.5 cm (X) GINKGO BILOBA (GINKGO / MAIDENHAIR TREE), 17.0 x 16.0 cm 64.0 x 230.0 cm overall EXHIBITED: ARCO, Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo, Madrid, Spain, 13 - 19 February, 2002 (as Leaf Litter (Material World), 2001) PROVENANCE: Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2002 ESSAY: Awarded the honour of representing Australia at the prestigious Venice Biennale this year, Fiona Hall is widely acclaimed as one of the country's most significant contemporary artists. Grappling with some of the more complex issues facing society today - environmental degradation, capitalism and political conflict - her vast, interdisciplinary practice provokes contemplation of disturbing truths, all the while seducing the viewer with its exquisite beauty and humour. Indeed, underlying the dynamism of her art is always a compelling tension between the artist's desire to respond to her times, to explore the complexity, cruelty and terror of contemporary life and conversely, her deep love of the world in all its wonder, variety and magic. Ultimately however it is Nature which remains the abiding theme of her art, its subject and its inspiration; as Hall herself muses, '...my aim is that you look at the work and think of the wonder of the original, rather than the pressures on the environment.'1 Featuring meticulously detailed grisailles of individual leaves or sprays of foliage painted over a ground of banknotes from the plant's country of origin, Material World, 2001 eloquently encapsulates Hall's lifelong passion for the natural environment. Reminiscent of obsolescent nineteenth-century botanical engravings in their subdued, monochromatic palette, remarkably each leaf is sized to the original specimen and carefully delineated to convey an exact example of the species. While echoing the rich linear surface patterns of the notes, the leaves more noticeably contrast with their supports in the discrepancies between organic and rectangular shape, nature and culture, monochromatic and colour, and the image repertoire of the plant kingdom vis-a-vis the kingdoms of men with their portraits of heads of state, national heroes and patriotic symbols. First introducing 'botanical banknotes' in her controversial vitrine Cash Crop, 1998 (Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney), Hall most famously exploited the motif in her encyclopaedic Leaf litter, 1999- 2003 (National Gallery of Australia, Canberra), comprising over 200 such banknotes. However, where these interpretations investigated controversial political and historical issues of colonialism, capitalism and human greed, Material World juxtaposes rather 'the spiritual' and 'the material', with each species depicted here bearing distinct 'sacred' significance. For example, the Ficus religiosa is the sacred tree under which Buddha is believed to have found enlightenment, while Gingko biloba is associated with Confucius; the Musa X paradisiaca is sacred in Hindu culture as a symbol of fertility and prosperity; and Nelumbo nucifera is the flower of Hinduism. Superimposing the natural over the cultural and t
Deutscher and Hackett
Aug. 19, 2015
Fiona Hall (b. 1953)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Fiona Hall (b. 1953) Home for Incurables, 1995 ceramic plates, edition of 150, signed and dated to base 'Fiona Hall 1995' edition 126/150, one editioned and dated to base 'Fiona Hall, 1994, 15 /150' (18)
Shapiro Auctioneers
May. 06, 2015
FIONA HALL, born 1953, BOOK XVII: CULTIVATED TREES, 1991, Polaroid photograph
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
FIONA HALL, born 1953, BOOK XVII: CULTIVATED TREES, 1991, Polaroid photograph DIMENSIONS: 51.0 x 61.0 cm (sight) EXHIBITED: Fiona Hall: Historia Non-Naturalis, Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney, 1991 (another example) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Adelaide, acquired directly from the artist
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