Journal
Articles & Interviews
Here at Webb’s we are fortunate to come into contact with a myriad of objects that carry with them a rich legacy of narratives, histories, traditions, and bursts of genius (or pure luck!).
In the following articles and interviews, we talk with our specialists to discuss their expert knowledge, we also explore insights from artists, academics, and trend-setters to discover what cultural alchemy is behind the objects that come through our doors.
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Online Card Payments Now Accepted
You can now pay for auction items via New Zealand-issued Visa and Mastercard. Settle your invoice securely and effortlessly through your Webb’s account.
Catalogue Foreword—Works of Art
Kia ora koutou, Together with the Art team, we are proud to present our March 2026 Works of Art catalogue, launching our 50th anniversary celebrations with a particularly special offering. This season features a selection of works from the private collection of esteemed architect, the late Sir Miles Warren, shown alongside masterworks by Gretchen Albrecht, Tony Fomison, Bill Hammond, Ralph Hotere, Colin McCahon, Milan Mrkusich, Fiona Pardington, Andy Warhol and more.
Bill Hammond—Essay by Megan Shaw
Featured in our current Works of Art catalogue—this painting is a triumph of modern Aotearoa New Zealand art.
Future Relics: A Conversation with Levi Hawken
From graffiti murals to architecture: Levi Hawken discusses the multitude of influential threads that have come to inform his sculptural work ahead of his selling exhibition at Webb’s Wellington.
Documentary Screening: Maurice and I
Webb’s is hosting a special, complimentary screening of the documentary Maurice and I (2024) about the creative partnership between Maurice Mahoney and Sir Miles Warren at Webb’s Mount Eden gallery.
Photo Essay: Jane Ussher
The formidable photographer Jane Ussher, MNZM went on assignment for Webb's Works of Art catalogue and captured these images at the Ōhinetahi House & Garden.
Colin McCahon—Essay by Peter Simpson
This significant McCahon work has drawn plenty of attention in the March 2026 Works of Art catalogue
Designer Feature: Tom Dixon
From punk rocker to global design star. We explore this seminal creative’s ideas and products ahead of his arrival in New Zealand as headline keynote speaker at Auckland Design Week 2026.
Catalogue Foreword—Important Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories
It is an absolute honour to present our March Important Jewels, Watches & Luxury Accessories auction, the first for 2026.
A Life in Wine: The Peter Taylor Cellar
Webb’s is honoured to present our latest Fine Wines & Whiskies Live Auction catalogue, including the personal collection of the late Peter Taylor
TOITŪ Visual Sovereignty – Fundraising Art Auction
Webb’s supports Māori art and artists on the worldwide stage
Introducing the Art Department's New Manager
Webb's is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Megan Shaw as the new manager of the art department.
Five Questions With: Lily McCowan
We speak to Webb’s recently appointed Specialist, Art Online.
Webb’s Celebrates 50 Years as New Zealand’s Leading Auction House
In 2026, Webb’s will celebrate its 50th anniversary as New Zealand’s premier auction house. To mark this milestone, we are curating a landmark exhibition that will reunite 50 of the most significant pieces ever sold through Webb’s — including artworks, jewellery, wine, cars, and decorative arts.
A limited edition opportunity- The Colin McCahon Legacy Project
In support of the Colin McCahon Legacy Project.
The Case for Craftsmanship in a Flatpack Age
In an era of fast-furniture and rising waste, choosing antique, vintage, mid-century classics and designer pieces is both a practical and principled act.
Alfa Romeo: Track-Bred, Road-Ready
It’s hard not to love Alfa Romeo, a marque commonly heralded—even in the 21st century —as a marque for drivers. That may seem an obvious objective of any car manufacturer, but technology has advanced rapidly in the past five decades, and with it the disconnect between pilot and machine.
Don Binney: Two Aspects of Tokatoka
Discover Don Binney’s Two Aspects of Tokatoka (1980), a striking diptych celebrating Northland’s Tokatoka Peak and Binney’s evolving landscape vision.
Catalogue Foreword—Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
Welcome to our final Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia of the year.
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