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The latest iteration of The Estate has landed and it brings together a considered selection of twentieth‑ and twenty‑first‑century design, where material intelligence and authorship quietly lead. This late autumn’s offering moves fluidly between Scandinavian restraint and more expressive post‑modern forms, united by clarity of intention and lasting usefulness. Highlights include a number of iconic names in architecture and design, such as: Alvar Aalto’s model 611 dining chairs, exemplary of Artek’s human‑centred modernism, alongside sculptural contemporary seating by David Trubridge. Italian post‑modernism appears in Ettore Sottsass’s Westside sofa, its geometry softened by lived comfort, while Peter Ghyczy’s Garden Egg chair reflects a moment when experimentation met domestic optimism. The selection is anchored by refined decorative and functional works, from Royal Copenhagen Aluminia porcelain to modular McKay Design furniture. Together, these pieces form a coherent narrative of design thinking across decades — collected not for trend, but for presence, proportion, and enduring character. The Estate is our fortnightly online auction for those who love the hunt—curated furniture, design, antiques and collectables chosen for character, longevity, and quiet quality. All lots are on view at our Mount Eden gallery; with bidding closing online every second Tuesday from 8pm. 15—19 May The Estate | Online Auction Bidding Open + On View Callum Johnstone | Specialist, The Estate [email protected] | +64 22 097 7524 33a Normanby Rd, Mt Eden webbs.co.nz

Last night, @normanbyfinewines hosted an exceptional evening in the magnificent @webbsauctions Gallery, celebrating the arrival of @veuveclicquot La Grande Dame 2018 Limited Edition by @simon_porte_jacquemus Guests explored a remarkable lineup of La Grande Dame vintages, each expressing the depth, elegance and evolution of one of Champagne’s most recognised prestige cuvées. From the energy and generosity of the 2018 release, through the poise of the 2015s, the layered complexity of the 2012s and finally the extraordinary 2008 served from Magnum, the tasting offered a rare journey through time, terroir and craftsmanship. Each wine was thoughtfully matched with a bespoke menu designed to highlight the individuality of every cuvée — from sesame-seared tuna with La Grande Dame 2015, to harissa lamb fillet skewers with La Grande Dame Rosé 2012, finishing with Brie de Meaux and Comté St Antoine alongside La Grande Dame 2008 Magnum. Hosted by our Director of Wine, Liz Wheadon, the evening also explored the Jacquemus collaboration and the modern spirit behind this iconic Champagne. A truly special evening shared with wonderful guests, exceptional food and some extraordinary bottles. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Webb’s Gallery for this memorable Normanby experience.

A covetable edit of iconic luxury accessories, jewels, and must-have timepieces are presented in our current Fine Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories online auction. Highlights include timeless design pieces from Yves Saint Laurent’s instantly recognisable quilted leather shoulder bags, offered in both classic colour ways and soft neutral tones, to striking Valentino, Gucci, and Celine cross body designs. Collectors will also find sought‑after Louis Vuitton multicolour monogram pieces, including a playful Pochette and classic Speedy and Keepalls, emblematic of early‑2000s fashion nostalgia that continues to resonate today. Adding to the offerings is some chic jewellery pieces, notably that of a Hermès 18ct Yellow Gold, Amulettes, .21ct Diamond Kelly Pendant alongside superb gold necklaces with accompanying bracelets of Italian manufacture. A true classic in watches is the Vermeil Cartier, Must De Cartier Tank—plus many other iconic timepieces for the avid collector and connoisseurs. Place your bids on this curated auction full of fine jewellery, collectable watches, designer bags, and more—exceptional items at a fraction of their original retail price. 13—18 May Fine Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories Online Auction | Bidding Open webbs.co.nz Christine Power Head of Fine Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories, AJP (GIA) [email protected] +64 27 929 5607

Two concurrent exhibitions at Webb’s Wellington bring together contemporary Māori artists from across Te Ika-a-Māui, presenting bodies of work that move between making, memory, and the continuity of knowledge across generations. In the south gallery, father and daughter Brigham Anderson (Ngāti Hauiti) and Atarangi Anderson (Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāti Hauiti) present work connected through whakapapa and material knowledge. Brigham’s tukutuku-based sculptures extend traditional patterns into grounded, disciplined forms that carry teachings of balance and responsibility, while Atarangi, as a kiriaute practitioner, has a methodology that centres the concept of non-linear time, encompassing connections between people and trees, fostering a sense of reciprocity and balance. In the north gallery, Maija Stephens (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Rangi) and Elena Rei (Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāruahine, Ngāti Koata, Sāmoa) present Wātea, a body of work that reflects on rituals of whakawātea — cleansing and release — as a means of restoring balance in unsettled times. Drawing on photography and weaving, their works are conceived as offerings for personal altars or tūāhū, imbued with karakia and elemental forces, and moving between the terrestrial and the celestial. Webb’s Wellington Gallery offers an exciting calendar of selling exhibitions, complementary to the touring auction previews. These exhibitions allow collectors to purchase the works on display immediately, making them a perfect opportunity for art enthusiasts to invest in unique pieces created by established and emerging artists. 12.05.26—06.06.26 Kia whakatā —Take a Breath: Brigham & Atarangi Anderson and Wātea: Maija Stephens & Elena Rei — Selling Exhibitions Purchase Online | webbs.co.nz On View, Wellington | 23 Marion St, Te Aro Virginia Woods-Jack | Exhibitions Manager [email protected] | +64 22 679 8664

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming four-course dinner event, which will run alongside our next Fine Wines & Whiskies Live Auction. The expertly curated wine pairings served throughout the courses reflect the varietals and regions being offered at the auction. Designed as immersive collector experiences, these ticketed, sit‑down dinners have become sell-out events. The menu for this dinner has just been announced, and it features a lavish, French‑inspired shared feast. Moving from pristine seafood to slow‑roasted lamb and chicken with classic accompaniments, it then concludes with an indulgent Valrhona chocolate dessert. Each course is impeccably matched with fine wines, finishing with an elegant glass of ratafia. Webb’s Fine Wines & Whiskies live auctions present an exceptionally rare and refined selection of the world’s most esteemed wines and spirits. Bidding takes place in-person, over the phone, and online. Entries are currently being invited into this auction, so do get in touch if you are considering bringing a special bottle, or entire cellar, to sell with us at auction. 27.05.26 Dinner Event, 6pm —Purchase Tickets, $99pp Live Auction, 6.30pm —Entries Invited, Request Appraisal webbs.co.nz Auckland Location 33a Normanby Road, Mount Eden Marcus Atkinson, DipWSET Head of Fine Wines & Whiskies [email protected] +64 27 929 5601

We are pleased to announce the dates for the @te_uru_gallery and @webbsauctions fundraiser auction for 2026.    Webb’s is honoured to partner with Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery for this year’s sale, which brings together artworks by an outstanding group of contributors, including Baina, Emma Lewisham, Ohen, By Tonin, Garden Objects, Gloria, Poppy & Sage, and Bennetts of Mangawhai.   Alongside these are a series of art-led experiences—from private studio visits to curator-led collection rehanging—offering something truly distinctive for collectors and supporters alike.   This auction plays an important role in sustaining Te Uru’s ambitious contemporary art programme. Te Uru Contemporary Gallery is the prominent regional art gallery in Titirangi, Auckland, known for its award-winning building and diverse exhibitions. Opened in 2014, it acts as a community hub for art, ideas, and learning, featuring local and international artists while offering educational programmes.   29.05.26—05.06.26 Fundraising Online Art Auction Webb’s X Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery webbs.co.nz   Mia Foulds Pre-Sale Coordinator [email protected] +64 9 529 5600

Currently on view at our Mount Eden Gallery are two spectacular displays, presented by our Art and Decorative Arts departments.   A considered grouping of works from the Material Culture Live Auction offers an opportunity to engage directly with objects that speak to histories of making, movement, and meaning across Aotearoa, the Pacific, and beyond—including an entire huia bird taxidermy and other standout highlights.   Alongside this presentation, Webb’s is pleased to present An Important Collection of Historic New Zealand Photography Part I, a single‑owner, online photography auction that traces a remarkable visual record of Aotearoa New Zealand in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.   View these works in-person at our Mount Eden gallery, place your bids online, and join us for the Material Culture live auction on Monday 11 May from 6.30pm. Material Culture Live Auction | Monday 11 May, 6.30pm On View | 2—11 May 33a Normanby Road, Mount Eden webbs.co.nz   Leah Morris | Head of Decorative Arts [email protected] | +64 22 574 5699 An Important Collection of Historic New Zealand Photography Part I Online Art Auction | Photographic Works Bidding Open | 24 April—10 May On View | 2—10 May 33a Normanby Road, Mount Eden webbs.co.nz   Megan Shaw, PhD | Manager, Art [email protected] | +64 22 301 8259   Lily McCowan | Specialist, Art Online [email protected] | +64 22 068 4932

Now on view at our Mount Eden Gallery is a considered grouping of works from the Material Culture Live Auction. This is an opportunity to engage directly with objects that speak to histories of making, movement, and meaning across Aotearoa, the Pacific, and beyond. This catalogue brings together material culture spanning continents and centuries, with a particular emphasis on the traditions of Aotearoa and the wider Pacific. Led by significant works including a rare taxidermy huia and an 18th century pounamu mere, the selection reflects objects shaped by relationships between people and land, and by the transmission of knowledge across generations. Alongside these are works such as a carved waka hoe with kōwhaiwhai design and a finely worked paddle from the Austral Islands, extending a shared language of navigation, status, and exchange. The result is a grouping that foregrounds material as active and relational—objects not fixed in the past, but continuing to carry presence, memory, and connection. Material Culture Live Auction | Monday 11 May, 6.30pm On View | 2—11 May 33a Normanby Road, Mount Eden webbs.co.nz Leah Morris | Head of Decorative Arts [email protected] +64 22 574 5699

Behind the scenes of @1newsnz visiting @webbsauctions to discuss the current auction “An Important Collection of Historic New Zealand Photography Part I | He Kohinga o ngā Whakaahua ō-Mua o Aotearoa Kohinga 1”.   Journalist Te Aniwa Hurihanganui @teaniwa_h spoke with Megan Shaw @megansshaw @yorkhouse.archive , Webb’s Art Department Manager, about this remarkable visual record of Aotearoa New Zealand from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Assembled over several decades by the late Roger Ward (1945–2023), this exceptional collection brings together more than 1,500 original photographs documenting communities, landscapes, and the built environment at formative moments in the country’s history. The collection reflects a sustained engagement with Aotearoa’s history and culture, formed with discernment and deep knowledge of the medium. Distinguished by its depth and coherence, the photographs include original prints, stereoviews and cartes‑de‑visite by leading professional photographers of the colonial era, among them the Burton Brothers, Josiah Martin, and James and George Valentine. Together, the works trace the development of photography as both a documentary and commercial practice, while recording profound social, cultural and environmental change. Subjects range from expansive landscapes and townscapes to portraits and ethnographic studies, including images of Māori individuals and communities, marae and carving traditions. Webb’s acknowledges the mana and cultural significance embodied in these images and is committed to presenting them with care and respect.   “An Important Collection of Historic New Zealand Photography Part I | He Kohinga o ngā Whakaahua ō-Mua o Aotearoa Kohinga 1” Online Auction | 24.04.26—10.05.26 On View | 2—10 May 33a Normanby Road, Mount Eden webbs.co.nz   Megan Shaw, PhD Manager, Art [email protected] +64 22 301 8259

Webb’s is delighted to present a single owner, online photography auction—An Important Collection of Historic New Zealand Photography Part I—a remarkable visual record of Aotearoa New Zealand in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Assembled over several decades by the late Roger Ward (1945–2023), this exceptional collection brings together more than 1,500 original photographs documenting communities, landscapes, and the built environment at formative moments in the country’s history. The collection reflects a sustained engagement with Aotearoa’s history and culture, formed with discernment and deep knowledge of the medium. Distinguished by its depth and coherence, the photographs include original prints, stereoviews and cartes‑de‑visite by leading professional photographers of the colonial era, among them the Burton Brothers, Elizabeth Pulman, Josiah Martin, and James and George Valentine. Together, the works trace the development of photography as both a documentary and commercial practice, while recording profound social, cultural and environmental change. Subjects range from expansive landscapes and townscapes to portraits and ethnographic studies, including images of Māori individuals and communities, marae and carving traditions. Webb’s acknowledges the mana and cultural significance embodied in these images and is committed to presenting them with care and respect. View the catalogue online and place your bids. Selected highlights will be on view at Webb’s Mount Eden Gallery starting tomorrow, Saturday 2 May. These will be shown alongside our Material Culture Live Auction catalogue.   An Important Collection of Historic New Zealand Photography Part I Online Art Auction | Photographic Works Bidding Open | 24 April—10 May On View | 2—10 May 33a Normanby Road, Mount Eden webbs.co.nz Megan Shaw, PhD | Manager, Art [email protected] | +64 22 301 8259 Lily McCowan | Specialist, Art Online [email protected] | +64 22 068 4932

This iteration of The Estate brings together a considered selection of design, decorative arts, and everyday objects, shaped by material curiosity and a pleasure in the unexpected. This sale moves comfortably between modernist clarity and softer, more personal forms, with a notable concentration of designer seating, studio glass, and mid-century furniture. Highlights include lighting by Eileen Gray and John Britten, as well as a strong run of contemporary and vintage seating from David Shaw, Vico Magistretti, Gordon Guillaumier, and Ligne Roset. Alongside these are five pieces of Garry Nash glass, a focused group of Keith Murray Wedgwood, and an especially strong offering of Len Castle ceramics. Basketry, outdoor objects, and playful design punctuate the sale, creating balance and rhythm throughout. The Estate invites close looking, rewarding those drawn to objects with presence, provenance, and enduring character. 1—5 May The Estate | Online Auction Bidding Open + On View Callum Johnstone | Specialist, The Estate [email protected] | +64 22 097 7524 33a Normanby Rd, Mt Eden webbs.co.nz

The Material Culture Live Auction catalogue brings together a considered group of works that trace the movement of objects across time, geography, and meaning. Anchored in the cultural landscapes of Aotearoa and the wider Pacific—alongside works from China, Persia, and West Africa—the selection reflects material as a bearer of knowledge, status, and memory. Among the highlights is a rare taxidermy huia, an evocative presence that speaks to both cultural significance and ecological loss. A finely worked 18th century pounamu mere, and a carved waka hoe adorned with kōwhaiwhai, embody the enduring status of pounamu and the deep genealogical narratives embedded in Māori material culture. From the Austral Islands, a ceremonial paddle extends this language of movement and symbolism across the Pacific. These works exist within systems of exchange: between maker and environment, ancestor and descendant, function and meaning. Materials—pounamu, wood, fibre, clay—are culturally charged with narratives and knowledge. Rather than presenting a fixed past, this catalogue invites reflection on material culture as active and relational: objects shaped by encounter, continuity, and change. Our Material Culture Live Auction catalogue is now available online and is on view at our Mount Eden Gallery from 2—11 May. Material Culture Live Auction Monday 11 May, 6.30pm Biding Open + On View | 2—11 May 33a Normanby Road, Mount Eden webbs.co.nz Leah Morris | Head of Decorative Arts [email protected] +64 22 574 5699