‘Unabashedly luxurious’: John Laws’ art and antiquities collection up for auction
The estate of the late broadcaster John Laws is set to auction a vast collection of art and antiquities. Alongside the auction, significant cultural gifts have been announced for the Art Gallery of NSW and Powerhouse Museum. Laws, known for his luxurious tastes and eclectic collection, was a prominent figure in Australian radio for over seven decades.
- ▪John Laws passed away in November 2025 at the age of 90.
- ▪The auction will feature 600 lots comprising 1000 items, including Chinese antiquities and Australian paintings.
- ▪Laws was known for his luxurious and eclectic collection, which included items from renowned brands like Cartier and Hermès.
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