The Auckland Legacy Frank Wright remains a figure of significant interest for collectors tracking the turn-of-the-century landscape of New Zealand. While his reputation was long confined to the Auckland region, his technical proficiency distinguishes him from his contemporaries. He was a professional painter who operated with a level of discipline that set him apart from more popular, less structured artists of his era. His work provides a direct visual record of the New Zealand landscape and its inhabitants during a transformative period. The market has recently begun to recognize the true v…