Jun 3, 2026 – 6.13pmIf the first night of Bonhams Australia’s series of six auctions of John Laws’ estate is any indication, there is still plenty of gold in the radio star known for his “golden tonsils”.More than $2 million in sales were made in what Bonhams Australia director and auctioneer Merryn Schriever, who wore a sparkly gold outfit in a nod to Laws, sheeted home to the “John Laws effect”. All 103 art and sculpture lots were sold in a rare “white glove” sale, many at robust prices – the sale achieved 216 per cent sold by value.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘John Laws effect’ delivers $2m in ‘white glove’ estate sale
A Venus statue with $5000 hopes soared to $172,000 in the first of six John Laws estate auctions, as an Australian artist’s rare Steinway piano hits the market.
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