Wellington
Our Wellington Gallery
Complementary to the auction viewings that travel across the country, Webb's Wellington Gallery offers an exciting calendar of selling exhibitions. These exhibitions allow customers to purchase the works on display immediately, making them a perfect opportunity for art enthusiasts to invest in unique pieces created by established and emerging artists.
Current Exhibition
Max Patté—Colours of Home
—A Selling Exhibition
16.04.25 — 10.05.25
Webb’s Wellington Gallery is proud to announce Colours of Home, a selling exhibition of artworks by Max Patté. The first solo show in New Zealand by the artist in over a decade.
Patté’s initial fame came with Solace in the Wind, the life-sized steel sculpture affectionately known as ‘Naked Man’ on the Wellington waterfront, followed by a series of large, circular lightworks and the awe inspiring Infinity Works. British-born Patté spent a decade here in Aotearoa, after migrating to work for Wētā Workshops.
This exhibition—which continues his exploration light, space, and colour in his sculptures, paintings, and light art—takes its inspiration from the flora and landscapes that surround his adoptive home of Mallorca, Spain.
Max Patté, Colours of Home—A Selling Exhibition is on view in our Wellington gallery from Wednesday 16 April—Saturday 10 May. If you have any questions, please contact our specialist team.
Virginia Woods-Jack
Exhibitions Manager
Upcoming Live Auction
No Place Like Home
Monday 19 May, 6.30pm
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Auckland Launch Event
Tuesday 6 May, 6—8pm
Auckland Viewing Dates
Wednesday 7 May, 9am—5pm
Thursday 8 May, 9am—7pm
Friday 9 May, 9am—5pm
Saturday 10 May, 10am—4pm
Auckland Gallery Location
33a Normanby Road, Mount Eden
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Wellington Launch Event
Wednesday 14 May, 5.30—7.30pm
Wellington Viewing Dates
Thursday 15 May, 9am—5pm
Friday 16 May, 9am—5pm
Saturday 17 May, 11am—3pm
Sunday 18 May, 11am—3pm
Monday 19 May, 9am—4pm (by appointment)
Wellington Live Auction
Monday 19 May, 6.30pm
Wellington Gallery Location
23 Marion Street, Te Aro
Webb's Art Department is proud to announce the upcoming No Place Like Home live auction. This catalogue brings together a curated selection of artworks that speak to our sense of place, moving beyond what makes a dwelling not just a house, but a home.
This auction will present a bespoke selection of art and design that conjures up homely themes through everyday objects that shape our identity, create memories, and connect us to a place.
To date, the catalogue includes playful and unique pieces by acclaimed artists such as: Rita Angus, Len Castle, Martin Creed, Dick Frizzell, Bill Hammond, Doris Lusk, John Pule, Terry Stringer and many more.
Should you have any works that call to mind your notion of home, please contact our specialist team to request an appraisal.
The works will be on view in Auckland from 6—10 May. They will then head down to our Wellington Gallery where they will be on display from 14—18 May, followed by the live auction on Monday 19 May, 6.30pm.
Mark Hutchins-Pond
Senior Specialist, Art
A Capital Address
In 1957, Peter Webb launched his first dealer gallery, where he hosted a group show featuring Colin McCahon, Rita Angus, and Toss Woollaston; names we now recognise as some of the most renowned in the Aotearoa art world.
Later that year, Webb gave Colin McCahon his first solo show, a move that marked an important milestone in New Zealand's art history. Peter Webb's commitment to working directly with artists continues to this day in our Webb’s Wellington Gallery. With regularly updated exhibitions we showcase the best of New Zealand art, carrying on the legacy and passion of his vision.
Complementary to the auction previews, Webb's Wellington Gallery offers an exciting calendar of selling exhibitions. These exhibitions allow customers to purchase the works on display immediately, making them a perfect opportunity for art enthusiasts to invest in unique pieces created by established and emerging artists.
The exhibitions program is led by Virginia Woods-Jack with the support of Senior Arts Specialist Mark Hutchins-Pond, both of whom possess a wealth of expertise and a deep appreciation for the arts. The passion and proficiency of our small but dedicated team enable them to effectively curate and manage exhibitions, enhancing the gallery's offerings and enriching the experiences of our visitors.
Situated at 23 Marion St, Webb’s Wellington features a 500 meter square state-of-the-art gallery space, along with private meeting and viewing rooms – all fitted out to exacting standards. We look forward to welcoming our Wellington clients and guests to the Webb’s experience. Experience New Zealand's rich art history and vibrant present at Webb's Wellington gallery.
Mark Hutchins-Pond
Senior Specialist, Art
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Mark Hutchins-Pond is our Senior Art Specialist based in Wellington. He has extensive art sector expertise from over three decades of working with, presenting, writing about championing the best contemporary fine art in Aotearoa New Zealand.Mark’s previous appointments include leading the Pātaka Art+Museum curatorial team and successfully running his own dealer gallery for nine years.
He has written for and edited various art publications, both independently and as a part of his lead curator role within the museum sector, and is a popular and respected speaker on New Zealand art and artists.
Virginia Woods-Jack
Exhibitions Manager
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Virginia Woods-Jack is a photographic artist and curator who migrated to Wellington, from the UK, over 20 years ago.As an award-winning artist with a successful practice in the United Kingdom who relocated to another country in her adult years, Virginia has first-hand knowledge of the challenges inherent in re-building a career and an artistic ‘brand’ in Aotearoa.
This — along with a background as an artists’ advocate and as practice manager for the globally successful Max Patté — have given her an exceptional edge at Webb’s Wellington, to be able to work with and champion local artists as well as make well informed suggestions to collectors.
At Webb’s Wellington, the affable Virginia is tasked both with some of the complex logistical and administrative elements needed to put together a fast-paced schedule of exhibitions, as well as curatorial and client-facing aspects of the business.
Karen Rigby
+64 22 344 5610
karen@webbs.co.nz
Business Manager
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Karen joined Webb’s in July 2022 after having a 20-year career at Patridge Jewellers, with her previous role being General Manager. Having been with the company guiding it through its expansion from one store to eight she thrives in business growth. Spending a lot of her career with them in the role of Marketing, Events and Operations Manager she has been able to bring these valuable skills with her to her current role of Business Manager.
Karen is based in our Wellington gallery and oversees the running of the gallery from previews for our artworks going to auction and the change over to pop up exhibitions of national artists. She is also closely involved with the Auckland gallery managing both the operations and front of house teams.