A Last Look

In this feature, we revisit a handful of beautiful and extraordinary pieces that have passed through our doors since the last issue...

Pair of Spectacular Diamond Ear Studs Sold for $250,000 Important Jewels, August 2022 A CARVED AUSTRALIAN BLACKWOOD WASH-STAND BY ROBERT PRENZEL Circa 1908 Sold for $62,500 Decorative Arts, August 2022

The beautifully carved Laidlaw bedroom suite by cabinetmaker Robert Prenzel (1866-1941) sold for a combined total of $300,625 IBP, far exceeding the estimate. His suites form some of the most important works of earlier Australian furniture design, and the Laidlaw suite may fairly be regarded as the fullest expression of the style we now associate with Prenzel. The suite, made circa 1908, is one of five similar suites made by Prenzel between 1905 and 1910, all to commission for prominent Western District patrons. It had remained with the Laidlaw family until the auction.

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI (c.1920-2008) (Pitjantjatjara Language Group) Rockholes Near The Olgas 2006 Sold for $40,000 Indigenous Art, August 2022

NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) Shipwreck With Sea Nymphs Sold for $47,500 Fine Art, Sydney, August 2022

Schulim Krimper Chest of Drawers Sold for $8,750 Modern Design, July 2022 A Chinese Imperial Edict Relating to Jueluo Changlin Qianlong Period (1736-1795), Dated 1785 and of the Period Sold for $62,500 Asian Works of Art, August 2022

D'este & Zane Murano Art Glass Sold for $1,500 Modern Design, July 2022

An Impressive Diamond Ring, weighing 10.04 carats Sold for $109,375 Important Jewels, August 2022 Rolex, Rare Sterling Silver Table Box Sold for $5,500 Luxury, July 2022 HOWARD ARKLEY (1951-1999) Nick Cave © The Estate of Howard Arkley. Licensed by Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art Sold for $4,250 Prints & Multiples, July 2022

Louis Vuitton, Limited Edition Race Petite Malle Bag Sold for $3,750 Luxury, July 2022