ELDER FINE ART - Auctioneers & Valuers

ELDER FINE ART - Auctioneers & Valuers Adelaides Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers Elder Fine Art Galleries originally opened in Melbourne Street North Adelaide in 1965.

The Proprietors Jim and Helen Elder then traded as J.G.Elder upholstery. In 1968 they moved to new premises at 58 Jerningham St, North Adelaide and concentrated on fine Antiques and Australian Paintings, importing regular shipments of fine quality antiques from around the world. In 1971 they were involved with one of the largest shipments of antiques to be brought to Australia at that time. These

items purchased from The Maharaja of Mysore (India) were a milestone event in the history of Antique Auctions when sold by then Family owned business Leonard Joel in Melbourne. In 1982 Jim Elder finished his three year project of a specially appointed gallery in Melbourne Street and began trading as Elder Fine Art Galleries. The gallery was a major development, and was considered one of the most elegant private galleries in Australia. Elder Fine Art began promoting established and new up and coming artists, boasting some 20 exhibitions a year around Australia, being responsible in helping promote many important Australian artists. In 2001 Jim and Helen’s son Justin, joined the family business and began working closely with his parents in the fine art industry. In 2002 the company moved into the direction of running specialized Art & Antique auctions, filling a void in South Australia for Australian & International Paintings. The firm took over the premises adjacent to the gallery at 110 Melbourne street and turned it into their special purpose auction rooms. Today Jim, Helen and Justin Elder operate Elder Fine Art specializing in quality Auctions of Australian & International Art and fine antiques. Elder Fine Art strives for excellence in its field, aiming to meet its client’s needs, and offering a family oriented service to the fine art industry.

Two rare works by celebrated South Australian artist Ainslie Roberts feature in tomorrow’s auction of Important Australi...
02/05/2026

Two rare works by celebrated South Australian artist Ainslie Roberts feature in tomorrow’s auction of Important Australian & International Fine Art.

Illustrated:
Lot.40 AINSLIE ROBERTS (1911-1993)
“The Black Kangaroo”
Lot.41 AINSLIE ROBERTS (1911-1993)
“Birth of the Sun”

Auction: This Weekend, Sunday 3rd May 1pm

On view today 10am to 5pm

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Illustrated: Lot.44 HARLEY CAMERON GRIFFITHS (1908-1981)Still Life – QuincesOil on Canvas Board49x59cmSigned Lower Left,...
02/05/2026

Illustrated: Lot.44 HARLEY CAMERON GRIFFITHS (1908-1981)
Still Life – Quinces
Oil on Canvas Board
49x59cm
Signed Lower Left, Dated 73
Prov: Private Collection Adelaide

AUCTION: Tomorrow, Sunday 3rd 1pm

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AUCTION ON VIEW! Auction: Tomorrow, Sunday 3rd May @ 1pmIllustrated: Lots 66 to 69 by artist Leslie Van Der Sluys (1939 ...
02/05/2026

AUCTION ON VIEW!

Auction: Tomorrow, Sunday 3rd May @ 1pm

Illustrated: Lots 66 to 69 by artist Leslie Van Der Sluys (1939 - 2010)

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Our front cover auction highlight -Lot 25. Anna Platten (B. 1967)“The Gate” 2008Oil on Canvas180x129cmSigned Lower Right...
01/05/2026

Our front cover auction highlight -

Lot 25. Anna Platten (B. 1967)
“The Gate” 2008
Oil on Canvas
180x129cm
Signed Lower Right, Dated 08
Prov: Exhibited Art Gallery of SA
Features page 99 of the Artists book “Anna Platten” by Tracy Lock-Weir.
Private Collection Adelaide

AUCTION NOW ON VIEW!
Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Auction: This Weekend, Sunday 3rd May 1pm

Important Australian and international Fine Art

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Featured in our forthcoming auction is an important collection of early Hermannsburg Watercolours, including well noted ...
01/05/2026

Featured in our forthcoming auction is an important collection of early Hermannsburg Watercolours, including well noted and important works by Ewald Namatjira, Enos Namatjira, Oscar Namatjira and Otto Pareroultja.

Important Australian & International Fine Art
This Weekend, Sunday 3rd May, 1pm

AUCTION NOW ON VIEW
Open daily 10am - 5pm

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AUCTION NOW ON VIEW!Featured -Lot 36. JAMES FARDOULYS (1900-1975)“Doula on the Beach”Oil on Board31x39cmSigned Lower Cen...
01/05/2026

AUCTION NOW ON VIEW!

Featured -
Lot 36. JAMES FARDOULYS (1900-1975)
“Doula on the Beach”
Oil on Board
31x39cm
Signed Lower Centre, Dated 1970
Prov: Private Collection Qld

Auction: This Weekend, Sunday 3rd @ 1pm

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Lot.5 SIR IVOR HELE“Blanche Point” (Headland)Oil on Canvas76x91cmSigned Lower Right, Dated 60Exhib: Art Gallery of South...
01/05/2026

Lot.5 SIR IVOR HELE
“Blanche Point” (Headland)
Oil on Canvas
76x91cm
Signed Lower Right, Dated 60
Exhib: Art Gallery of South Australia travelling exhibition - Art of South Australia
Illustrated: The Art of Ivor Hele Plate 4 “The Headland”

Auction: This Weekend, Sunday 3rd @ 1pm

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AUCTION NOW ON VIEW!Open today & Tomorrow 10am to 5pmAuction: This Weekend, Sunday 3rd @ 1pmCatalogue, Details & Bidding...
01/05/2026

AUCTION NOW ON VIEW!

Open today & Tomorrow 10am to 5pm

Auction: This Weekend, Sunday 3rd @ 1pm

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You’re not South Australian if you don’t recognize this piece… “The Slide” Lot.49 by artist John Dowie (1915-2008) inclu...
05/12/2025

You’re not South Australian if you don’t recognize this piece… “The Slide” Lot.49 by artist John Dowie (1915-2008) included in this weekends auction of Important Australian Paintings and Sculpture.

This wax maquette represents the original concept for The Slide, the celebrated bronze sculpture unveiledin 1977 in Adelaide’s then newly opened Rundle Mall. Commissioned by architect Ian Hannaford, the work was conceived as a ‘discovery piece’ - subtle from afar, yet inviting when encountered unexpectedly. The final bronze was gifted to the City of Adelaide by the chairman and directors of John Martin & Co. Pty Ltd, and formally presented by Sir Edward Hayward to Lord Mayor John Roche in 1977.

John Dowie remains one of South Australia’s most revered sculptors, with public works throughout Adelaide including the Three Rivers Fountain in Victoria Square and Alice in Rymill Park.

Auction: This Weekend, Sunday 7th December 1pm

ON VIEW DAILY 10am - 5pm

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Basil Hadley’s most sort after and admired subjects “I got him at a pet shop at the end of the road” by Basil Hadley (19...
05/12/2025

Basil Hadley’s most sort after and admired subjects “I got him at a pet shop at the end of the road” by Basil Hadley (1940 - 2006) is sure to attract interest in this weekends auction, proving to already be a crowd favourite at the auction viewings

Auction: This Weekend, Sunday 7th December 1pm

Important Australian and international Paintings including Frederick McCubbin, Robert Hannaford, Basil Hadley, Jessie M King, Andrew Baines, Lilian Cheviot, Hans Heysen, Ivor Hele, David Boyd, Horace Trenerry, Garry Shead to mention just a few.

ON VIEW DAILY 10am to 5pm

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