In 1964 Harold and LuEsther Mertz, a couple of rich American tourists, visited Australia. They decided to buy four or five Australian paintings but became so captivated by them they bought 148, assembling possibly the finest private collection of Australian paintings anywhere and shipped them off to America. Now they’re for sale, and Australian auction houses are lining up for the privilege. – Sydney Morning Herald
- Australian auction company competes with Sotheby’s and Christie’s for Mertz collection. – Sydney Morning Herald