LEONARD, issue 51, August 2016

ISSUE 51 AUGUST 2016 SPECIAL EDITION

THE RON BARASSI COLLECTION A COLLECTION FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS MELBOURNE

|

SYDNEY

|

LONDON

About Us Leonard Joel can truly claim to have the broadest range of category specialists of any auction house in Australia.

From identification and valuation of single items through to the dispersal of major private and corporate collections, Leonard Joel brings an unrivaled specialist expertise to every buying or selling transaction.

Our Team

Our Offices

John Albrecht

John D’Agata

Managing Director

National Head of Jewellery

& Head of Collections

03 8825 5605 | 0408 355 339

03 8825 5619

john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

Melbourne 333 Malvern Rd, Sth Yarra, VIC 3141 03 9826 4333

john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au

Sydney 39 Queen St, Woollahra, NSW 2025

Sophie Ullin

Guy Cairnduff

Anna Grassham

Head of Art

National Head of

Specialist, Modern Design

Senior Jewellery Specialist & Resident Gemmologist

03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 307

Classic Furniture & Objects

03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611

sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5611 | 0407 828 137

anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

02 9362 9045

& Diamond Technologist ISSUE 51 AUGUST 2016 SPECIAL EDITION

guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

Robert Haigh

03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 038 robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

THE RON BARASSI COLLECTION A COLLECTION FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS MELBOURNE

|

SYDNEY

|

LONDON

Issue 51 Cover The Ron Barassi Collection Auction Sunday 4 September 2016

Robert Williams

Millie McMahon

National Head of Single-Owner

Specialist, Art, Sydney

Collections & Sydney Office

02 9362 9045

02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106

millie.mcmahon@leonardjoel.com.au

robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

Marketing Team Katarina Ljahovic Manager, Marketing & Communications 03 8825 5620 katarina.ljahovic@leonardjoel.com.au

Maria Rossi Designer / Finished Artist

Rick Merrie

2

Maggie Skelton

Ryan Parle

Maxine Winning

Bethany Mc Gougan

Specialist, Art

Manager, Interiors Furniture

Manager, Object, Books & Collectables

Manager & Specialist, Collectables

03 8825 5630

03 8825 5614

03 8825 5604

03 8825 5625

maggie.skelton@leonardjoel.com.au

ryan.parle@leonardjoel.com.au

maxine.winning@leonardjoel.com.au

bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au

leonardjoel.com.au

Senior Photographer

Adam Obradovic Photographer

Forthcoming Auctions Specialist Prints & Photography Thursday 11th August 2016 – 11.30am MELBOURNE

Luxury Saturday 3rd September 2016 – 1pm MELBOURNE

The Ron Barassi Collection Sunday 4th September 2016 – 2pm THE SWANSTON ROOM, THE MELBOURNE TOWN HALL MELBOURNE

Jewels Monday 5th September 2016 – 6pm MELBOURNE

Fine Art Tuesday 6th September 2016 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects Sunday 16th October 2016 – 12pm MELBOURNE

Modern Design Thursday 10th November 2016 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Jewels Monday 28th November 2016 – 6pm MELBOURNE

Fine Art 2016 RON BARASSI SNR’S 1938 MOST UNSELFISH PLAYER TROPHY $4,000 - 6,000

Tuesday 29th November 2016 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Interiors & Jewellery Auction Every Thursday Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art Salon – 11.30am Objects & Collectables – 12pm MELBOURNE

leonardjoel.com.au

3

1050 A WATCH BELONGING TO RON BARASSI SNR Manual wind Swiss movement, with a gilded dial with Arabic numerals, sub seconds at six, 10 year guarantee gold plate case, inscription on reverse reads ‘R. Barassi 15.7.1940 2nd A.I.F. v.x. 45220’ $2,000 - 4,000

4

leonardjoel.com.au

TOBRUK TIME

Within the Ron Barassi collection lies lot the missing band and most importantly prestigious but it has become through its Most wristwatches that pass through 1050, a wristwatch worn by Ron’s father the period engraving to the reverse journey, like so many other wristwatches Leonard Joel do so without revealing when he died in Tobruk. It is one of the reminded me of what can become so and timepieces, imbued by personality, the story of their owner, its travels or most special and personal items within profoundly personal and special about a history and memory. I would imagine their family but this watch, worn by Ron the collection and a piece I have viewed wristwatch. Not its diamonds, its weight that most timepieces were special to Barassi Snr, is one of the special ones, many times. Already for me it was special, in gold, its brand or how complex its someone: the wearer, logically, but more because it tells the story of not only its after all it belonged to Ron Barassi Snr.

movement. But rather who wore it and often than not the custodian’s attachment times but its place and its people.

The faded cover, the scratches, the where it has been on its journey.

would be even more personal.

restrained floral engraving to the case, The watch when manufactured was not

JOHN ALBRECHT, MANAGING DIRECTOR LEONARD JOEL

leonardjoel.com.au

5

Auction A Collection for all Australians

THE RON BARASSI COLLECTION 4 SEPTEMBER 2016

Photo Credit: StudioGoonga

RON BARASSI LOOKING THROUGH HIS MOTHER’S SCRAPBOOK LOT 2082 Featuring original black and white photographs of Barassi’s career and personal life during the 1950’s - 1960’s. EST $1,000 - 2,000

THE RON BARASSI COLLECTION Auction 4 September 2016 at 2pm AUCTION LOCATION The Swanston Room, Melbourne Town Hall

6

SYDNEY HIGHLIGHTS VIEWING 39 Queen Street, Woollahra Saturday 27 August 10am-4pm Sunday 28 August 10am-4pm

MELBOURNE VIEWING 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra The Leonard Room Wednesday 31 August 9am-8pm Thursday 1 September 10am-4pm Friday 2 September 10am-4pm Saturday 3 September 10am-5pm No Viewing Auction Day

leonardjoel.com.au

Enquiries Bethany Mc Gougan Manager & Specialist, Collectables 03 8825 5625 bethany.mccougan@leonardjoel.com.au

A Power in the Game Ron Barassi is one of the greatest

His father, also Ron Barassi, was a

names in the history of Australian

Melbourne footballer, originally from

Rules football – not just the modern

the goldfields around Castlemaine.

history but the all-time history.

Barassi

He

Snr

went

to

war

after

was a spirited and creative player and

Melbourne’s 1940 premiership win,

captain for Melbourne in its post-war

and was overseas with the Australian

heyday and a remarkable coach of

forces when he died from wounds

other teams, including Carlton and

during the bombing of Tobruk. When

North Melbourne. Ten times he was

young, I chanced to see the father

a player or coach of premiership sides,

play twice. Like so many spectators in

including several that are famous.

that era I saw the son play many times.

Barassi changed football.

Who could forget him?

He remained a power in the game as a

Ron

thoughtful and forthright commentator

guernseys,

and a rule-maker. In public life he was

medals, old football

notable. He expressed independent

pamphlets and other sporting curios

views on vital issues of the day, in his

and, of course, several of his father’s

seventies he was publicly honoured

war ribbons and football medals. Here

for an act of civilian bravery, and

they all are, forming an unrepeatable

remains a generous supporter of

assemblage of Australian history.

collected

football

trophies,

paintings, premiership books and

many worthwhile causes. His is still one of the most recognizable faces in

Professor Geoffrey Blainey

Australian sport.

Photo Credit: StudioGoonga

leonardjoel.com.au

7

1056 AN IMPORTANT POSTHUMOUS 1941 MELBOURNE PREMIERSHIP MEDAL AWARDED TO RON BARASSI SNR $6,000 - 8,000

Ronald Dale Barassi Ronald Dale Barassi was born on

Throughout his playing career, Elza

His

27th February, 1936 just a few weeks

meticulously

scrapbooks

skills shone like a beacon. He was in

game.

before his father made his debut as a

and collected memorabilia associated

high demand for media and public

His appreciation of history, living for

Melbourne senior player. Sadly, at the

with Ron’s football career. Without

appearances, promoting the virtues of

the present and a logical vision of the

age of five, he lost his Dad in war-time

her

the code of Australian football at every

future have equipped him with a great

action, leaving his mother, Elza a widow.

collection almost certainly, would not

opportunity.

insight into Australian life.

In 1953, she married Colin Brewster, a

have existed.

More than five decades ago, he

Ron Barassi’s overall contribution to the

Tasmanian and relocated to the Apple

When Ron established his position as

became the first figure in the code to

code, sport in general and to society

Isle. She realized that Ron had his

a Melbourne player, he soon earned a

be almost universally recognized in all

has been immense.

heart set on playing senior football in

high profile as a determined, consistent,

parts of our nation. During the past 60

Melbourne. Ron senior’s team-mate

inspirational

highly

years, he has often been involved in the

and friend, Norm Smith, offered to look

successful team, who eventually won six

football media as a panellist, on football

after young Ron, so with his mother’s

Premierships and appeared in two other

decision-making committees, and as

approval, began living with the Smiths.

Grand Finals during a 12-season period.

a sporting ‘evangelist’ promoting the

8

compiled

contribution,

today’s

member

of

amazing

a

leadership

leonardjoel.com.au

and

communication

expansion of Australia’s indigenous

Colin Hutchinson, Special Curator

My Barassi Moment Well before I learnt about The Barassi of this man was self-evident as was the Line or the family history of this greatness one feels in his presence. The gentleman footballer or his playing and cynic will say that as an auctioneer I am coaching innovations, I experienced my embellishing or insincere, but I am not. I first Barassi moment. I was tadpoling as cannot think of a more exciting moment a six year old boy with a school friend in my own auction career than when we on his country farm when we stopped were selected to manage this historic to listen by the radio to the 1975 Grand auction. Indeed I cannot find another Final when Ron Barassi coached North auction in Leonard Joel’s 97 year history Melbourne to their first Premiership that is as important to Melbourne or win. This was my Barassi moment and Australia than the Ron Barassi collection. what I have learnt since being invited to manage this extraordinary collection When I was first invited to view this is that it seems everyone has had their collection I knew it would be an Barassi moment, such is the enduring important sporting collection but when impact he has had on Australian I left I realised it was much more than sporting, social and cultural life. An that. It is a collection that represents impact that only comes when you are many interesting personal and historical beloved by your community and your moments in Australian sporting and nation.

social life and it is my hope, whether you are a buyer, bidder or simply an avid

My next Barassi moment was when I viewer, that you are reacquainted with a was privileged enough to finally meet long forgotten Barassi moment or a new Ron at Leonard Joel on Wednesday 27 one within this collection.

April, 2016. I greeted him as Mr. Barassi, half knowing he would reply, “please John Albrecht, Managing Director Ron”. Sure enough he did – the humility

Photo Credit: StudioGoonga

leonardjoel.com.au

9

The Barassi Legacy

Ronald James Barassi (1913-1941) was a member of the Demons’ winning when he appeared in 13 of his club’s Victorian Football League held him in played 58 matches and scored 94 Grand Final in his last appearance 20 matches to play a significant role such high esteem that his family was goals, wearing guernsey number 31 in a red and blue uniform. As well in his team’s success. He enlisted in presented with a posthumous 1941 for Melbourne between 1936 and as receiving a Premiership medal the Australian army and served in Premiership medallion.

1940 as a courageous rover, after for that season, he had also been the Middle East during World War being recruited from Guildford via presented with one for 1939, despite Two. Tragically, he died of wounds Colin Hutchinson, Special Curator Castlemaine in central Victoria. He missing selection in the Grand Final, in Tobruk on 31st July, 1941. The

1057 A PHOTOGRAPH OF ‘THE LAST POST’ BEING PLAYED AT THE MCG, 1941 $200 - 300

10

leonardjoel.com.au

The Footballer

Early in his senior football career, full by playing him in the previously League matches, wearing his father’s selection in 1956, 1958 and 1961. He Ron had to work hard to earn regular little-known role of ruck-rover. In number 31 for Melbourne (1953-64) is a member of Melbourne’s Team of selection in the Melbourne team that capacity he quickly became an and Carlton (1965-67 and 1969). He the 20th Century, the AFL team of under legendary coach, Norm Smith. inspirational competitor who placed represented Victoria on 19 occasions the 20th Century and an inaugural His outstanding determination and great importance on team cohesion. and was a member of the 1955-56-57, inductee as an Australian Football dedication allowed him to develop His

individual

achievements

are 1959-60 and 1964 Premiership teams. Hall of Fame Legend.

his abilities to a level which saw exceptional, but Ron always took the From 1960 until 1968 he was captain. him become an iconic champion of greatest pride in his contribution to His other honours include being club Colin Hutchinson, Special Curator Australian Football.

team success.

Best and Fairest twice, club leading

Smith utilized Ron’s attributes to the Between 1953 and 1969 he played 254 goalscorer twice and All Australian

2082 Part ELZA BARASSI’S PHOTOGRAPHIC SCRAPBOOK $1,000 - 2,000

leonardjoel.com.au

11

The Coach In 1964, Norm Smith was appointed coach of the Victorian team, meaning that he would be absent for a Melbourne match. He entrusted Ron, who was unavailable to play due to injury, with the non-playing coaching role. The following season, Ron was appointed captain-coach of Carlton, causing a media sensation. In his fourth season, he led the Blues to their first Flag for 21 years. Such success was also achieved in 1970, when Ron inspired his team to a surprise victory in the Grand Final, after being 44 points down at half time. After the 1971 season, Ron spent a year in a media role, before agreeing to coach

the

success-starved

North

Melbourne. Under his guidance, the Kangaroos won their first ever League Premiership in 1975, and repeated the feat in a replayed Grand Final two years later. In 1981, he returned to coach his beloved Demons for a fiveyear stint. Although team success was limited during that period, he helped set a sound foundation for greater success soon afterwards. After a break from coaching, Ron agreed to guide a troubled Sydney Swans team midway through the 1993 season. He was concerned that the club would be likely to fold unless a winning culture was established. He again set the right course for future success before stepping aside at the end of 1995.

Ron also coached Victorian teams on nine occasions.

He has always been a great ‘ideas’ man. Both on field and off he successfully

pioneered

techniques

which had previously not been used by others. Examples include coaching from an elevated position to give proper vision of playing patterns, shock tactics with players assuming roles other than those in published teams and the creative use of ball movement.

Colin Hutchinson, Special Curator

12

leonardjoel.com.au

2040 RON BARASSI’S MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB PREMIERSHIP GUERNSEY $20,000 - 40,000

2068 A PAIR OF RON BARASSI BRAND FOOTBALL BOOTS $4,000 - 6,000

1013 A RARE 1906 CARLTON PREMIERSHIP CAP $3,000 - 5,000

leonardjoel.com.au

13

YUGE & DAVID BROMLEY, CHAPEL ST, PRAHRAN

Winter Wunderkammer

In many ways the studio of Yuge and David Bromley on Chapel Street resembled a giant

24 A JAPANESE ICE CREAM CONE LAMP

cabinet of curiosities, full to the brim with all manner of objects and furnishings from

SOLD $1,178 IBP

diverse periods and parts of the world. And so it was fitting that lot 1 was a rare vintage mechanical racing horse game encased in a contemporary, standing display. After online and in-room bidding it was finally secured for $3,224 IBP. A full audience, complimented by literally hundreds of telephone, absentee and online bids delighted in the offering and many marveled at prices paid for the most curious of items. One such example was a giant “soft serve” Japanese light display that realised $1,178 IBP,

1 AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN HAND CARVED HORSE RACING CAROUSEL ON STAND WITH A PERSPEX COVER

SOLD $3,224 IBP

against a modest estimate $100-200. The buyer had just visited Japan and simply, wanted it!

Adventurous art aficionados also found reason to attend and Keith Haring’s Pop Shop Quad III, lot 101, was of particular interest and realised $10,540 IBP. Equally, the strange but compelling drawing by Charles Blackman of a woman with a camera, lot 100, generated strong bidding and finally sold for $6,200 IBP. The auction that took place in the first floor ballroom of this extraordinary Victorian “boom” mansion could perhaps best be summed up by an antique divers helmet, lot 29, that sold for $2,976 IBP. Antique, haunting and monumental, it is one of those period items of utility that David Bromley has so successfully reinterpreted for a contemporary audience and in the process expanded their collecting and decorating imagination.

Enquiries Anna Grassham

Specialist, Modern Design 03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

101 KEITH HARING (1958-1990) Pop Shop Quad III serigraph 6/75

SOLD $10,540 IBP

14

leonardjoel.com.au

YUGE & DAVID BROMLEY, DAYLESFORD

Winter Wonderland of Contrasts and Contradictions

Mulled wine and roaring open fireplaces was the setting in beautiful Daylesford for part II of The Yuge & David Bromley Collection. A strong crowd of locals, holiday-makers and passionate daytrippers from Melbourne delighted in bidding on and buying from David and Yuge’s collection of fine art, antique objects, furnishings from every period and curiosities that have become one of the signatures of the Bromley’s collecting and decorating style. A sublime work by Matthew Johnson, lot 104, realised $5,208 (IBP) and as if to challenge this a pair of giant Emperor’s Babies in fibreglass, lot 407-8, realised $3,472 (IBP). The playful and the artistic were also combined in this collection with some very compelling post-war design and utility. No more so than with the sale 408 A GIANT CHINESE FIBREGLASS EMPEROR’S BABY GIRL 210h x 170w x 110d

35 A MID-CENTURY GLASS AND STEEL DISPENSARY UNIT BY VENDOSOLO 141h x 105w x 62d

SOLD $1,860 IBP

SOLD $2,976 IBP

of a glass and steel dispensary by Vendosolo, lot 35, that realised an extraordinary $2,976 (IBP).

The contrasts and joyous contradictions within the collection were plentiful and perhaps best typified by the sale of a painting by David Bromley titled Collection (made up of cars and automobiles), lot 101, that realised $5,704 (IBP) only to be followed up later in the auction by the sale of a classic 1979 Chev truck, lot 406, that sold for $3,720 (IBP). The auction was a classic mix of town and country themes but with a Bromley “twist” that made this single-owner collection and day in the country all the more special.

101 DAVID BROMLEY (BORN 1960) Collection acrylic on canvas, diptych 150 x 240cm

SOLD $5,704 IBP

Enquiries Anna Grassham

Specialist, Modern Design 03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

leonardjoel.com.au

15

Auction

JEWELS 5 SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 6PM

170 A DIAMOND COCKTAIL BROOCH AND EARRINGS BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $25,000 - 35,000

Enquiries Robert Haigh Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist 03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 038 robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

16

leonardjoel.com.au

Stunning designer & luxury brands We are currently finalising our next seasonal catalogue sale of jewellery and as always this one promises a fabulous array and diversity for our buyers.

We are privileged to have two single owner collections – The Property of a Lady features a wonderful high end collection of jewellery amassed over a number of years. A diamond suite by Van Cleef and Arpels comprising a brooch and a pair of earrings will undoubtedly appeal to many. There is also an important ruby and diamond flower piece which can be worn as a brooch, double clips or a pair of earrings that displays restrained craftsmanship 100 AN IMRESSIVE PAIR OF EMERALD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS $15,000 - 22,000

and technique whilst using top quality stones. A personal favourite is a triple strand of large cultured pearls with an exquisite camellia clasp which can also convert into a brooch featuring alternating rows of sapphires and diamonds. Also being offered in the collection is a stunning turquoise, diamond and sapphire necklace that features well matched large panels of tear drop shaped turquoise.

Our second collection - The Petite Collection of a Single Owner, offers an eclectic mix of jewellery with a strong focus on beautifully crafted gold pieces including many from Italy. From necklaces to bracelets and earrings, these pieces are classic investments that are timeless and can be worn during the day or evening. Alternatively you might view them as a long term investment. Also available is a selection of Continental vintage and antique pieces including a pair of large coral earrings and a pair of rose cut detachable diamond drop earrings.

Designer and luxury brands are also well represented including a Tiffany & Co. gold suite comprising a necklace and matching bracelet, a pair of gold Boucheron earrings, and a large selection of Cartier jewellery and watches such as two current model Ladies Cartier Tank Americane gold and diamond wristwatches. The ladies Chopard full diamond

161 A LADIES CHOPARD FULL DIAMOND AND PLATINUM WRISTWATCH $50,000 - 70,000

platinum wristwatch is literally encrusted with diamonds and is the ultimate designer luxury watch.

A seasonal Leonard Joel jewellery auction would not be complete without a strong selection of antique jewellery. We are already predicting a pair of old cut diamond earring studs weighing over 2cts each, will be highly contested. Possibly one of the largest antique insect brooches we have ever seen is also on offer. Finely crafted in gold and set with diamonds, sapphires and rubies this piece also belongs to the Property of a Lady.

Our Fine Jewels Auction is on Monday 5th September at 6pm. Our catalogue will be on line shortly and we look forward to sharing it with you.

155 A PANERAI TITANIUM CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH $4,000 - 6,000

leonardjoel.com.au

Caroline Tickner Consultant jewellery specialist and valuer

17

Auction

FINE ART FEATURING THE AGAR COLLECTION 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 6.30PM

HUGH SAWREY (1923-1999) Bound for Dalgetys oil on canvas 75 x 100cm $15,000 - 20,000

18

leonardjoel.com.au

A shared passion for art Fred Agar OAM and Anna Maria Agar enjoyed together a shared passion for art over four decades of marriage. They came from different hemispheres but were both of Hungarian heritage; Fred was a New Yorker whom Anne Marie met on holiday there in 1961 and within a year they were married and living in Melbourne.

Anne Maria’s early childhood memories of travelling through regional Australia visiting rabbiters for the family’s pet food business evinced a connection and affinity to artists whom captured scenes of rural life. This was also embraced by Fred and the two soon began collecting works by Hugh Sawrey and would catch up with the artist following an introduction by his dealer and their A family photo of Fred and Anna Agar with their children at Essendon airport, late 1960s

mutual friend, John Cooper. The ten Sawrey paintings belonging to their collection pleasingly cover a wide spectrum of subjects and scales whilst boasting two impressive major paintings of a scale that scarcely come to market: Bound for Dalgetys and Cattle Muster.

Similarly a meeting with Ainslie Roberts ignited the Agar’s interest in the artist’s work. In time they came to own a remarkable collection of Roberts’ art with many of the nine paintings featured in the artist’s books such as The Kosciusko Bogong Moth. Ainslie Roberts may not be as well known to art collectors as Hugh Sawrey for he first came to prominence when he collaborated with influential anthropologist Charles P. Mountford on several publications related to Aboriginal mythology including The Dreamtime (1965). However the artist became far more widely known for something we carry around in our pocket; the $2 coin that bears his appropriated drawing of ‘One Pound Jimmy’.

Roberts initially had a career in advertising, but burnout led him to Alice Springs for recuperation and from it sprung a new career path in art. Alice profoundly affected Roberts for it was here that he gained the inspiration and passion for sharing and painting Aboriginal stories.

Relationships with artists were clearly highly valued and respected by the Agars and this is the hallmark of a collection built purely upon the foundations of personal engagement and love.

AINSLIE ROBERTS (1911-1993 The Kosciusko Bogong Moth oil on board 104 x 77cm $8,000 - 12,000

Enquiries Sophie Ullin, Head of Art 03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 307 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

leonardjoel.com.au

19

Now Consigning

SINGLE OWNER COLLECTIONS MELBOURNE & SYDNEY

For many years Madeline & Ross Fyfe Smith were the well known and highly regarded owners of Tee Jays Antiques at Willoughby, having moved the business from Manly in 1969. After Madeline’s death in 1993, Ross carried on the business until he retired in 2004 to the home he built in the 1960s from sandstone he had quarried on site. Ross will also be remembered for his Army service in New Guinea before joining the 1st Parachute Battalion.

Sydney Enquiries Robert Williams National Head of Single-Owner Collections & Sydney Office 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

20

Melbourne Enquiries Guy Cairnduff National Head of Classic Furniture & Objects 03 8825 5611 | 0407 828 137 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

leonardjoel.com.au

Remarkable private collections Leonard Joel Sydney are currently consigning for our inaugural national auction event. Our October Classic Furniture, Objects and Asian Art Auction will feature a number of remarkable private collections sourced nationally by Robert Williams and Guy

Leonard Joel Sydney are still in the

Cairnduff. Leading the way in this new auction format in Sydney will be the collection of Ross Fyfe

process of cataloguing and will keep

Smith (1923-2015). This personal collection of Ross,

updating on the collection as treasures

a well-loved and respected Sydney antique dealer

are unearthed. In the meantime,

selection of traditional categories, namely fine art,

and collector, is a robust and carefully curated porcelain, furniture and objects.

here is a glimpse of the collection.

Hailing from Bayview on Sydney’s northern beaches, highlights from the art collection include several absolutely lovely and tranquil Pittwater and coastal scenes by Robert Johnson, Erik Langker, James Ashton and Frank H. Spears. There are also two fine central Australian landscapes by Albert and Ewald Namatjira and a pair of Gould hand-coloured lithographs from the artist’s personal collection. Still lifes are represented with beautiful examples by Erik Langker, Alan D. Baker and Dutch artist Cornelis le Mair and there is an interesting range of European works, including a number of George Baxter prints. A standout work is Charles Bryant’s Saint Michael’s Mount, Cornwall, a serene and appealing perspective of this historic site.

Enquiries Robert Williams National Head of Single-Owner Collections & Sydney Office 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

SYDNEY’S LATEST RECRUIT

Charles Bryant (1883-1937) Saint Michael’s Mount, Cornwall oil on canvas on board $3,000-5,000

Leonard Joel Sydney is also pleased to announce our expansion into the second floor of 39 Queen Street, Woollahra. We would also like to introduce you to our latest recruit, Tim Nicol, who will be our new Front of House Administrator. Part of our growth in Sydney will also include an expansive events program in our new space, so please do drop in for updates or pass on your details onto Tim if you would like to keep up-to-date with our Sydney events program.

Tim Nicol Administrator, Sydney 02 9362 9045 timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au

leonardjoel.com.au

21

Final Call for Entries

ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS MELBOURNE & SYDNEY

Melbourne Enquiries Guy Cairnduff National Head of Classic Furniture & Objects 03 8825 5611 | 0407 828 137 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

Sydney Enquiries Robert Williams National Head of Single-Owner Collections & Sydney Office 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

22

A Fine Quality Louis XVI Style Cut Brass and Scarlet Tortoiseshell Inlaid Mantel Clock on an Associated Pedestal $10,000-15,000

leonardjoel.com.au

Focus on Asian Art VALUATION & CONSIGNMENT EVENT, SYDNEY THURSDAY 4 AUGUST 4-8PM Leonard Joel are delighted to offer our clients access to the expertise of Chinese and Southeast Asian works of art specialist, Carl Wantrup, in our inaugural Focus on Asian Art valuation and consignment at our Sydney office, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra. Carl will be available by appointment to provide advice and auction appraisals for high value individual objects and collections, in conjunction with Leonard Joel specialists Robert Williams and Guy Cairnduff.

To book your complimentary appraisal appointment contact:

Tim Nicol, Administrator, Sydney Office (02) 9362 9045 sydney@leonardjoel.com.au

DISCOVERED! Our Asian Art valuation evenings have yielded some

A SUZURIBAKO (WRITING BOX) EDO PERIOD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY $5,000 - 8,000

fabulous works destined for our upcoming sale in October. Of particular note is this early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako (Inkstone writing box).

Pieces of this quality are rarely offered in Australia.

Japanese lacquer has long been admired in Western collector circles but is still little understood due its complexity and sometimes hard-to-decipher subject matter. Writing boxes were used by thedaimyo (feudal lords) class when writing letters or for composing poetry at ‘moon viewing’ parties.

Of

rectangular

form

with

rounded

corners;

dense nashiji ground with decoration in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e of kiku (chrysanthemums) in bloom and kuzu vines amongst a meandering stream and rocks with kirikane highlights (some losses); rims of silver; the interior of the lid with a group of dwellings alongside a river and island in the foreground and group of pines.

The base fitted with a frame for the suzuri (ink stone); rims of silver; ink-stone signed Nakamura Iwami Takatsugu with a kao [cursive monogram]; impressive silver mizu-ire (water-dropper) in the form of a book with turned pages. Also featuring a set of writing implements including two brushes (not original), a knife, an ink stick holder and a pick all decorated with nashiji, scrolling grasses and silver metalwork fittings.

leonardjoel.com.au

23

Auction

SPECIALIST PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHY 11 AUGUST 2016 AT 11.30AM

JAN SENBERGS (Born 1939) Structures, Clouds, screenprint, 55 x 88cm $400 - 600

KURT HUTTON Blackpool, U. K, silver gelatin print, 16.5 x 24cm $1,200 - 1,800

Enquiries

Maggie Skelton, Art Specialist 03 8825 5630 maggie.skelton@leonardjoel.com.au

24

ERNA HALLEUR (German 1960-1940)) Still Life, linocut, 23 x 24cm $200 - 400

THE QUEEN STREET EDIT The following lots, 3100 – 3110 can be viewed in our Queen Street premises on Wednesday 10th August 9am – 5pm or by appointment and will be sold as part of our Melbourne auction on Thursday 11th of August at 11 30am.

leonardjoel.com.au

GARRY ANDERSONLAST OF THE AUSTRALIAN MODERNISTS? Ballarat artist Garry Anderson presents

survive on the outside in an uncertain

for the first time his series of ‘Venetian’

time of control and counter-terrorism.

paintings at Fox Galleries, Collingwood

Thus the Venetians were born. First

during August.

with eyeballs literally peering through

This is a body of work he has been

venetian blinds to warily see what awaited

developing in secret over the past

them on the other side. Then the eyeballs

decade, employing the signature motifs

were made into human form when they

of Australian Modernist painters like

ventured outside. Anderson says that the

Sidney Nolan, Jon Molvig and Albert

form ‘pre-dates modern history, going

Tucker.

back to Egyptian and even Aboriginal

In many ways, the ‘Venetians’ are the

simplified mark making that focuses on

paintings Tucker never found the time to

the eye. One eye expressing mono focus,

paint.

dogma, the obsession with security.’

Anderson

was

to

Franklin Roosevelt famously said we

become a professional artist by Geoff

have nothing to fear but fear itself. In

Mainwaring, the war artist and teacher

this regard, the Venetians are a parody of

to Jeffrey Smart. Through Mainwaring,

surveillance and neighbourhood watch.

he developed into a highly-regarded

Anderson explains that the series is ‘a

tonalist painter of portraits. He studied at

closer look at the occupants of suburban

the Claremont School of the Arts in Perth

hysteria,

in the early 1990s, which at that time

uncertain world fuelled by the pea eater

conducted formal studies into anatomy.

information base.’

A link between Anderson and the

In the Modernist tradition, the Venetian

Modernists came through his former

character is both a warning and a

agent,

paths

celebration in that it celebrates human

crossed near to the end of Brown’s

impulse. They are new paintings made

professional career. Anderson received

in the spirit of the iconic Australian

encouragement and praise from the

Modernist movement, making them ideal

legendary artist, dealer and patron for

as a forum to discuss modern freedom of

his portraiture but also for his socially

speech and surveillance issues.

Joseph

first

encouraged

Brown.

Their

paranoia,

insecurity

of

Garry Anderson, Self-Portrait as a Venetian 2016, oil on board, 81.5cm by 121.5cm

an

Garry Anderson, Venetian Family Going Over the West Gate 2007, 35cm by 45cm

committed art practice.

Following Brown’s retirement, Anderson

‘Pea Eaters and Venetians: A Survey’ is

began to think about the state of the

being held at Fox Galleries, 79 Langridge

world in the twenty-first century. He had

Street in Collingwood until 1 September.

created the iconic image of the Pea Eater (known also as ‘The Potato Eater’), held

For more information, please visit:

in the Murdoch University Collection, as

http://foxmichael.com.au/galleries.html

a metaphor for the passive consumption

or call the gallery on 03 8560 3583.

of information. What he now wanted to investigate was how the Pea Eater would Garry Anderson, Venetian BBQ 2016, oil on board, 35cm by 45cm

leonardjoel.com.au

25

Now Consigning

MODERN DESIGN 10 NOVEMBER 2016

CHARLES & RAY EAMES GROUP CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN FOR HERMAN MILLER

SOLD FOR $2,196 IBP

Enquiries Anna Grassham

Specialist, Modern Design 03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

SOURCING INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL DESIGNER PIECES FIND LEONARD IN MELBOURNE AT THESE ESTABLISHMENTS

1184 High St, Armadale VIC 3143

26

351 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057

EVENT PARTNER

Leonard Joel is a proud supporter of Arts Project Australia

leonardjoel.com.au

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

M ARGARET RIVER

THE EMERGING TREND OF LEASING ART Australian businesses have long recognised the advantages of leasing – from office premises to motor vehicles to large capital items, leasing preserves capital and provides taxation and cash flow benefits to businesses. In these tougher economic times, more and more businesses are now recognising that leasing art can provide attractive benefits and advantages, both tangible and intangible.

How you choose to fit out your business premises says a lot about you and the type of business you are. Having quality fine art in the workplace exudes style and success, creates a lasting impression and engages both clients and employees.

“Imagine having a [Arthur] Streeton or a [Sidney] Nolan in your boardroom”

Rather than spending capital on art, many Australian businesses are now turning to leasing artworks, which offers a range of benefits and advantages over purchasing.

“Whilst we find many businesses understand the advantages of having art in their

There are the economic benefits such as the preservation of capital and the cashflow

workplace, often they don’t know where to start”, Liam said. “What we offer is a

advantages of spreading lease payments over a longer term. Additionally there

comprehensive art solution; we consult with the client, understand their needs

are the taxation benefits which are particularly advantageous for larger businesses

and then find the right artworks to suit both the needs and the budget. By not

where fully tax deductible lease payments can be of much greater significance

representing a particular artist or gallery we can source any artworks that a client

than the very small depreciation allowances normally associated with art.

wants ensuring the very best outcome for the client.”

Another important benefit of leasing is the flexibility to change artworks at regular

The leasing of art principally works in a similar way to any other business lease.

intervals or as part of a refurbishment. This keeps the workplace looking fresh and

Once an agreement is entered into the lessee has full use of the artworks in return

encourages new discussion.

for a monthly tax deductible lease fee which is determined by the artwork’s value.

In an emerging trend, Australian businesses are now recognising the advantages

This fee is invariably a fraction of the price that the artwork would cost to buy.

in leasing art and new players are entering this space providing more choice and

Terms are negotiable though periods of between one to three years are the most

more flexibility in supplying artworks for the workplace than ever before.

common.

To learn more about leasing artworks, contact your Leonard Joel representative

“Art Lease Management offers clients an easy way to lease quality fine art” One such player is Art Lease Management (ALM), which offers clients an easy way to lease quality fine art for their businesses. From an art perspective the model of

or contact Liam Ferguson, Leasing Manager of Art Lease Management directly: Phone:

0413 750 303

Email:

liam@artleasemanagement.com

Website: www.artleasemanagement.com

ALM is compelling: through a free consultation process ALM helps clients choose their art either from its own portfolio or aby sourcing pieces that meet the specific needs of the client. ALM also has the scope to buy existing pieces of art from the owner and lease them back, freeing up vital capital.

Once the art is chosen ALM makes the rest of the process easy and convenient by organising all delivery, installation and insurance.

THE EASY WAY TO LEASE FINE ART

“Leasing art make so much sense”, said Liam Ferguson, ALM’s Leasing Manager, “Clients get all the benefits of having significant artworks in their premises without the financial burden of acquiring the artworks themselves. Imagine having a [Arthur] Streeton or a [Sidney] Nolan in your boardroom, a [Arthur] Boyd or a [David] Bromley in your office. We can do that. The client then has the flexibility to change the artworks at regular intervals, keeping the workplace fresh and interesting.”

For all enquiries contact Liam Ferguson 0413 750 303 liam@artleasemanagement.com www.artleasemanagement.com

leonardjoel.com.au

27

leonardjoel.com.au