During this period he became interested in jewellery and, although having no formal training, began working full-time from 1971 as a jeweller.
Born in April 1942 in Sydney, White travelled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and America during his years as a successful expert. He died in May this year.
The auction contains 220 lots with estimates ranging from a several hundreds of dollars to many thousands depending on the item.
Brett Whiteley’s (1939-1992) Bonsai 1971 (lot 72) and Charles Blackman’s (1928-2018) The Dining Table c1970 (lot 92) carry the highest catalogue estimates of respectively $80,000-$120,000 and $70,000-$100,000, while Rick Amor’s Artist’s Studio, Soho 1997 (lot 192) is estimated at $8000-$12,000 and Tim Storrier’s Reef Dreaming 1986 (Lot 89 ) is $15,000-$20,000.
Other paintings include Philip Sutton’s The Pink Jug 1973 (lot 34), Lawrence Daws Owl Creek II 1980 (lot 22) and Bryan Westwood’s (1930-2000) Coral Study (lot 21).
Among the jewellery is a pair of tourmaline and diamond pendant earrings (Lot 37 ) estimate $8000-$12,000 and a cultured pearl and diamond necklace (Lot 39 ) estimate $3000-$5000.
Another attraction is an impressive ruby and diamond necklace (Lot 80 ) with a catalogue estimate of $12,000-$22,000 and a pair of ruby and diamond earrings (Lot 79 ) estimate $4000-$6000).
Other items to feature are a Thai or Burmese Buddhist temple deer (Lot 73 ) and a pair of mid-19th century (from Bareilly, norther India) matched chests on stands (Lot 74 ).
Two late 19th century/early 20th century Indian alabaster hookah bases (Lot 77 ) are intriguing with an affordable catalogue estimate of $600-$1200.
