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Hammond’s Zoomorphic Lounge Heads Auction | Auckland News
A major New Zealand art auction is set to dazzle with a star-studded private collection, headlined by Bill Hammond’s iconic 1999 acrylic Zoomorphic Lounge III, estimated at $1.4–1.8 million. Once on loan to Auckland Art Gallery and featured in a major touring exhibition, this piece reflects the collector’s passion-driven approach—guided by dealer Peter McLeavey—to support emerging artists. The collection also includes works by Shane Cotton, Ayesha Green, Max Gimblett, and Andrew McLeod’s striking Māori-inspired two-panel oil, valued at $100K. The tour stops in Christchurch, Wellington, and…
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