The Estate of Tom Lowenstein OAM Australian Art Collection

Following Tom Lowenstein's passing in January 2025, Artvisory was entrusted with the estate sale, held on 29 July 2025. The auction included paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by artists such as Robert Klippel and Joan Campbell. Proceeds are being used by the Lowenstein family to fund scholarships and support emerging Australian artists.

Auction:
July 29th 2025

Tom Lowenstein OAM (1936–2025) was a Melbourne accountant and philanthropist who spent decades collecting Australian art, earning him the title "patron saint of Australian artists." He displayed works throughout his accountancy offices, turning his collection into both a professional showcase and a direct form of support for the artists he championed.

Lowenstein viewed himself not as an owner but as a custodian, regularly lending works to community spaces and rotating the collection to support emerging creatives. It featured hundreds of pieces by major Australian artists including John Olsen, Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, Margaret Olley, Rick Amor, and Mirka Mora.

Through Lowensteins Arts Management, he advised thousands of artists, musicians, and filmmakers — often accepting artworks in lieu of fees or buying work directly to sustain careers.

Following his passing in January 2025, Artvisory was entrusted with the estate sale, held on 29 July 2025. The auction included paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by artists such as Robert Klippel and Joan Campbell. Proceeds are being used by the Lowenstein family to fund scholarships and support emerging Australian artists.

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