A newly discovered painting by Frances Hodgkins was sold last night in Auckland for $260,000.
The 115-year-old work was among the main attractions at a keenly watched art auction, which also included works by the ever-elusive Banksy and two by CF Goldie.
Other works - not all - went for better amounts than their earlier estimates.
It was the one watercolour of a woman climbing steps in Venice that generated the most attention.
Auckland's International Art Centre director Frances Davies spoke to Corin Dann.
