Grace Wright collection at Gow Langsford

The Art Market: the works worth collecting right now

Few things have the power to shift a room and a mindset quite like a compelling piece of art. Here, we round up a selection of works that have caught our eye this month, from emerging local talent to established names, each one worthy of a place on your wall and your wishlist.

 Huia Brooch, Hunter Hills by Fiona Pardington, 2025 $25,000  Inkjet print on Hahnemühle paper, framed in hand-lacquered black Goldie moulding with AR70 non-reflective museum glass 1400 x 1760 mm From Starkwhite

Lié à un Autre Temps by Grace Wright 2025 $18,000 Oil on linen 1460 x 1140 mm From Gow Langsford
Rain Lilies (Gold)  by Briana Jamieson 2026 $4,600 Oil on canvas, beech frame  1200 x 1000 mm From Sanderson

Douglas Stichbury 2020 $12,500 Dry brush oil on linen 1420 x 1170 mm From {Suite} Gallery 

LIT by Mickey Smith 2024 $5,750 Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Edition 2 of 10 1200 x 800 mm From Sanderson
Kahurangi  by Andrea Bolima 2025 $4,200 Oil on canvas  1000 x 1000 mm From Föenander Galleries

Milling Whakaangiangi by Dick Frizzell, 2025 POA Oil on canvas 1795 x 2900 mm From Gow Langsford

 Felt Matter by Sam Loe 2025 $4,800 Woollen blanket & acrylic spray paint 2120 x 1840 mm From Sanderson

Sottobosco I (Susu) by Liam Gerrard 2025  $10,800 Charcoal & pastel on paper 810 x 1120 mm, framed From Sanderson
Mustafa by Jess Swney 2025 $2,500 Hand-tufted wool on monks cloth 770 x 770 mm framed From Föenander Galleries

Culture

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