Art Auction for David Hinchliffe’s “Guardians of the Park”
Own a Piece of Victoria Park / Barrambin
And Support the “Save Victoria Park” Campaign
The “Save Victoria Park” group is delighted to announce an auction for a unique painting by acclaimed Brisbane artist and former deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe. We are raising vital funds towards our campaign to protect Victoria Park / Barrambin from any proposed development (including a stadium).
Auction Reserve: AUD $1,200
Auction Opens: Monday 15th September 2025 at 8:00am AEST
Auction Closes: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 5:00pm AEST
Auction Details
Step 1:
This is a public auction and the current highest bid will be posted daily on our website. View the current highest bid below. Note that this web page and the yellow box below will be updated daily at 6.00pm with the highest bid and the date. On the last day of the auction, the highest bid will be updated hourly between 11.00am and 5.00pm AEST when the auction closes.
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About the Painting
The artwork is titled “Guardians of the Park” and is 76 cm x 101 cm. This work features acrylic paint on a stretched canvas (ready to hang). The subject of this painting captures the iconic jacarandas of Victoria Park in full bloom, their brilliant purple canopy spilling across the canvas in a celebration of Brisbane’s historic park. Beneath the trees, two children stand as quiet sentinels - a gentle reminder of the work’s title. Their presence symbolises both innocence and stewardship, a nod to the generations who will inherit this precious green space.
Rich in colour and layered with meaning, the painting balances natural beauty with a message of protection, honouring Victoria Park not just as a place of heritage, but as a living legacy for the future.
Proceeds from this auction will support efforts to preserve this vital green space for future generations. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of art that celebrates one of Brisbane’s most culturally significant green spaces.
About the Artist
David Hinchliffe is an acclaimed artist and former Brisbane Deputy Lord Mayor, with a painting career spanning over 50 years. Known for his “contemporary impressionism” style, he specialises in streetscapes, landscapes, and figurative work. He has held more than 100 solo exhibitions across the globe, with representation by galleries and dealers in cities like London, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Renowned for his unique process of painting from dark to light, focusing on negative space, David shares his techniques through workshops worldwide, both in person and online. To learn more about David Hinchliffe’s art, visit www.davidhinchliffe.com.au. David’s artwork can be viewed at the Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane where his pieces range from $5,000.
Auction Terms & Conditions
The auction will commence on Monday 15 September 2025, at 8:00 am and conclude on Sunday 21 September 2025, at 5:00 pm AEST. To participate, bidders must complete the registration form provided above prior to the auction closing date and time.
This auction is public. This means that bids will be posted daily on this webpage. Each participant is able to bid as many times as they like.
In the event of multiple bidders offering the same highest bid amount, the winning bid will be awarded to the individual who submitted that amount first. The reserve price for the auction is AUD $1,200.
The bidder with the highest bid at the close of the auction will be declared the winner. The successful bidder will be notified via telephone on Monday 22 September 2025. Payment of the winning bid must be made within 48 hours of notification. Upon the clearance of funds, the painting can either be collected from Herston or delivered to any Brisbane location upon request.
Thank you for supporting this campaign and good luck!