Webbs Fine Art Ltd

Webb’s is New Zealand’s premier multi-department auction house. Our team of specialists offer industry leading service and expertise in Art, Chinese and Asian Art, Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia, International Decorative Arts, Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories, and Fine Wines & Whiskies. We are leading the auction industry in New Zealand, with cutting-edge marketing and superior service. Achieving outstanding results is our core business.

For 44 Years & Counting

Established in 1976, Webb’s has a long and rich history. Founder Peter Webb began his career in the art industry as exhibitions officer at Auckland Art Gallery in the 1950s. He established Auckland’s first dealer gallery, Argus Gallery, which opened with Colin McCahon’s first Auckland exhibition in 1958. In the 1970s, Webb established a contemporary art gallery in his own name. He introduced art auctions as a sale format, and they proved highly successful. The business gradually transformed into a full-time auction house – the first in New Zealand to sell contemporary art at auction.

Peter and Ann Webb sold the business in October 2014. The business was acquired by Aucklanders Bruce Qin and Ewen Mackenzie-Bowie in 2018. The pair share the aim of furthering the legacy of Webb’s distinguished founder.

To Our Original Values

While we are forever raising the bar for auctions in New Zealand, the core values and principles of Webb’s remain. We are driven to achieve industry defining results and bring the highest quality collectibles in the country to market. Our clients are our greatest asset, and we offer them unrivalled expertise, sensational marketing, and excellent client services.

In the categories of Art, Decorative Arts, Asian Art, Fine Wines & Whiskies, Fine Jewels & Watches, we offer vendors international exposure and buyers access to diverse catalogues featuring quality works and luxury collectable assets.

Forthcoming auctions can be seen on our auction calendar. Contact one of our specialists if you would like an appraisal of your assets or if you are interested in building your collection.

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