The late Martin Sachs would have been pleased that his good artist friend Joel Elenberg’s (1948-1980) Untitled marble sculpture (lot 46) achieved such a massive result at Melbourne-based Leski Auctions sale on Tuesday March 8.
The sculpture was listed in the catalogue at $15,000-$25,000 but spirited bidding saw it eventually sell for $292,775 including buyer’s premium.
A Polish Jew who migrated to Australia in 1948 and became a successful builder and...