One of my works recently resold via this program on the ABC television channel in Australia. My good friend Jane Burns, the foundation Executive Director of Craft Australia, noted: “I realised that you should now get some form of royalty because the Re-sale Royalty Scheme has now begun. Peter Garrett announced the other day that it is to be handled by the Australian Copyright Council.”

That’s an interesting thought, I wonder how craftspeople and artists are going to fare in respect of this new legislation?
Now and Then - Helmut Box
Episode 11, Friday 23 April 2010

The item up for auction tonight is a mahogany, three legged box designed and made by Helmut Lueckenhausen, a leader in the field of studio furniture and design in wood. His work has been exhibited around the world and much of his work is created on commission from architects and private clients.
Claudia likens the box to a piece of sculpture, as are many of Lueckenhausen’s wood designs. She likes the flow of the piece and, being three legged with a different back leg, thinks it offers some more interest visually.

Adrian is interested in the combination of a useful structural object combined with an organic flowing look. Gordon quite likes the flow and the curves of the woodwork, although the actual piece does not really appeal to him, although he could live with it - possibly?

Bidding in the Auction room starts at $800.

Adrian bids $1900.
Claudia bids $1450.
Gordon bids $1500.

Returning to the Auction room, spirited bidding takes the price of the piece quickly above the bids from the panel. The final hammer price is $3000!

Episode 11 - Now and Then - Helmut Box
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