LEONARD, issue 62, August 2017

ISSUE 62 AUGUST 2017

THE DECORATIVE ARTS COLLECTION OF THE LATE J. O. FAIRFAX AC MELBOURNE

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National Head of Jewellery

National Head of Art

National Head of Single-Owner

Associate Head of Classic Furniture

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THE DECORATIVE ARTS COLLECTION OF THE LATE J. O. FAIRFAX AC MELBOURNE

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Issue 62 Cover The Decorative Arts Collection of the Late J.O. Fairfax AC (Detail) AN IMPRESSIVE CHINESE EMPRESS’ DRAGON ROBE,

Anna Grassham

Max Williamson

Robert Haigh

Emily Sinclair

Modern Design Specialist

Head of Sporting Memorabilia

Senior Jewellery Specialist

Art Specialist, Sydney

03 8825 5637 | 0415 076 480

03 9826 4333

& Resident Gemmologist

02 9362 9045

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max.williamson@leonardjoel.com.au

& Diamond Technologist

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LONGPAO JIFU, DAOGUANG PERIOD (c.1820) $40,000-60,000

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Maria Rossi Designer / Finished Artist

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Maxine Winning

Bethany McGougan

Senior Photographer

Art Specialist

Object & Collectables Manager

Jewellery & Luxury Manager

Joe Hammond

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Photographer

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ART HIGHLIGHTS The Fairfax Collection

The Keith Clarke Collection Thursday 10th August 2017 MELBOURNE

The Philanthropist and Connoisseur THE DECORATIVE ARTS COLLECTION OF THE LATE J. O. FAIRFAX AC Evening Auction Thursday 31st August 2017 at 6.30pm Day Auction Friday 1st September 2017 at 11am THE CELL BLOCK THEATRE, NATIONAL ART SCHOOL, FORBES ST, SYDNEY NSW 2010

Jewels Monday 4th September 2017 – 6pm MELBOURNE

Fine Art Tuesday 5th September 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Luxury Thursday 7th September 2017 – 1pm MELBOURNE

Specialist Prints & Photography Thursday 14th September 2017 – 11.30am MELBOURNE

Collectables Thursday 14th September 2017 – 2pm MELBOURNE HAROLD PIERCE CAZNEAU (1878-1953) Apse School, Surry Hills Gelatin silver print 26 x 20.5cm $800-1,200

International Design & Applied Arts Thursday 12th October 2017 MELBOURNE & SYDNEY

Modern Design Thursday 2nd November 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Jewels Monday 27th November 2017 – 6pm MELBOURNE

Fine Art Tuesday 28th November 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Luxury Thursday 30th November 2017 – 1pm

MELBOURNE

Sporting Memorabilia December 2017

MELBOURNE

Interiors & Jewellery Auction Every Thursday Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art Salon – 11.30am JEFF CARTER (1928-2010) The Little Woman, Ultimo 1959 Gelatin silver print, selenium toned 37 x 25cm $4,000-6,000

Objects & Collectables – 12pm MELBOURNE

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COMPLEXITY & CULTURE TWO THOUGHTS ON THE TRADE IN IVORY AND RHINO For many weeks IFAW and I (with a little

has embraced the complexity, distilled a

and Elephant material through the ages

and antique dealer industry to help?

help from my legal team) worked on and

solution and it is there on our website to

to sate the appetite for all tiers of cultural

Well it’s simple really. Choose not to

distilled a policy that any auction house

be shared with the world.

appreciation (an appreciation that I now

trade in these materials by choosing not

in the world, if committed to the phase-

Then there is the “culture” argument.

find repulsive) and equally enough to

to hide behind the “complexity” and

out of Rhino horn and Elephant ivory,

This is often the first defence of traders,

educate every museum visitor of the

“culture” arguments and let’s remind

could embrace and implement with

collectors and auctioneers. It suggests

decorative arts history laden within

ourselves of the simple but profound

ease. The document is complex but as

to ban trade in those pieces of rhino

these materials.

fact* that only Elephants need ivory and

simple as it can be and proof that a way

and ivory that reflect age, history

In

forward for auction houses is possible; a

and craftsmanship would irreparably

connoisseurship) argument is veneered

way free from dealing in materials that

damage some sort of international

with the pretence of some sort of higher

share a slaughter origin.

collective cultural soul. In my view the

pursuit but in my view really is, in this

argument is convenient rather than

day and age, unenlightened collecting

“complexity” argument that suggests

meaningful.

that in truth finds its origins in a trophy-

it’s all too hard to find a way to say

worldwide we call museums (and their

hunter instinct.

goodbye to this trade. Leonard Joel

archives) display and hold enough Rhino

So what can be done within the auction

In

my

mind

this

deals

with

the

Those

large

buildings

simple

terms

the

culture

(or

only Rhino need horn! *Taught to me by The Thin Green Line Foundation

JOHN ALBRECHT, MANAGING DIRECTOR LEONARD JOEL

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Auction The Philanthropist and Connoisseur THE DECORATIVE ARTS COLLECTION OF THE LATE J. O. FAIRFAX AC EVENING AUCTION THURSDAY 31 AUGUST 2017 DAY AUCTION FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 THE CELL BLOCK THEATRE, NATIONAL ART SCHOOL, FORBES ST, SYDNEY NSW 2010

James Fairfax AC

Sydney Evening Auction

Sydney Auction Location

Thursday 31 August 2017 at 6.30pm

The Cell Block Theatre, National Art

Sydney Day Auction

Friday 1 September 2017 at 11am

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School, Forbes St, Sydney NSW 2010

Viewing Saturday 26 August 2017 Sunday 27 August 2017 Tuesday 29 August 2017 Wednesday 30 August 2017

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Enquiries Robert WIlliams

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

A preview of the Fairfax Collection in our Sydney office

AN UNPRETENTIOUS YET GRAND COLLECTING METHODOLOGY The Decorative Arts Collection of The

provenance. Each subject reveals a

researching this collection a fascinating

supported during his life, including The

Late J.O. Fairfax features over 600

wealth of cultural heritage, intellect,

experience. As a UK-trained specialist

Children’s Hospital at Westmead, The

lots of superb Asian works of art and

astute investing and sometimes humour.

I am delighted to offer so many pieces

Children’s Medical Research Foundation

textiles, European furniture, porcelain,

Unfettered by budget and motivated to

of international calibre and flavour and

and WWF.

silver and photography that reflect the

acquire only the best examples of type,

I am looking forward to sharing this

We look forward to welcoming you to

passions and travels of a man with an

this collector’s refined eye uncovered

collection with our clients in Australia

the viewing of this historic collection

unpretentious, yet grand and meticulous

objects of great appeal.

and indeed, all over the world.

at our premises in Sydney, from 26-30

collecting methodology.

Numerous visits to Retford Park, the

Proceeds from the auction will be

August.

As we travel through the collection

home of this most personal collection,

invested in a fund, The James Fairfax

we are given valuable lessons in the

and conversations with Mr Fairfax’s

Foundation, which will provide income

fine art of collecting and the value of

nearest

to help support charities that Mr Fairfax

and

dearest,

have

made

ROBERT WILLIAMS, NATIONAL HEAD OF SINGLE OWNER COLLECTIONS, LEONARD JOEL

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CHINESE HIGHLIGHTS The Fairfax Collection

A JADE MYTHICAL HORSE According to the Liji (Book of Rites)

facing the books bound onto his back,

a collection of texts describing the

as seen in this superbly carved jade

administration,

piece.

social

forms

and

ceremonial rites of the Zhou dynasty, it

There is no doubt of the appeal this

was the vision of this mythical horse with

fine piece would have held for James

bound books on his back that inspired

Fairfax, a distinguished art collector,

the legendary ruler Fuxi to create the

philanthropist and publisher, who too

written word.

shared a love of the written word.

In Chinese art, this creature, with dragon like scales is known as a sea horse,

Sally Robin

(haima) and is often depicted resting

Chinese Art Specialist

upon scrolling waves, with head turned,

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A SUPERBLY CARVED CHINESE WHITE JADE MYTHICAL HORSE, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911) The mottled jade figure, lying recumbent on a bed of swirling waves and rockwork, with fine mane, turned towards a collection of neatly bound texts held down upon the saddle on its back, with a free-flowing sash, the body depicted with scales and a dragon tail; with fitted stand. $40,000-60,000 一尊精心雕刻的白玉海馬負書擺件， 清代 $ 40,000-60,000

AN IMPRESSIVE CHINESE EMPRESS’ DRAGON ROBE, LONGPAO JIFU, DAOGUANG PERIOD (C1820) $40,000-60,000 一件華麗罕見的女吉服龍袍，道光（c.1820） $40,000 – 60,000

AN IMPRESSIVE CHINESE EMPRESS’ DRAGON ROBE, LONGPAO JIFU, DAOGUANG PERIOD (c.1820) This imperial yellow jifu, a style of dress

dragon robe has been embroidered

unseen ninth dragon concealed in the

clasping the flaming pearl of wisdom

depicted in the 1759 Court regulations

with the finest silk and couched gold-

inner panel of the robe.

and longevity, provide the wearer of the

revised by the Emperor Qianlong,

wrapped thread on a rich satin ground

The front and back are elaborately

robe with eternal power.

would have been worn by the Empress

of imperial yellow. The very auspicious

decorated with endless scrolling clouds

for official duties, important sacred

design, symbolising the Confucian ideal

threaded with the five imperial colours

Sally Robin

ceremonies, or when giving an audience

of eight fields protected by a ninth

swirling around the coral coloured bats

Chinese Art Specialist

in her chambers.

encircling it, is detailed by the eight

of good fortune and happiness. The five-

This rare and magnificent Manchu nine-

dragons on the outer garment, with an

clawed dragons couched in gold thread,

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JAPANESE HIGHLIGHTS The Fairfax Collection An aristocrat’s pleasure Many of the fine lacquer works in this collection have an illustrious history with connections to the Daimyou Dougu - ‘the accoutrement of the feudal lords’ (and their families). These objects were made and acquired for personal enjoyment but they also indicated the status of the person who owned them and were in fact, tangible manifestations of scholarly pursuits and taste.

The gentleman’s lacquer cabinet, (illustrated below), with a bamboo and sparrow theme, recalls the story of the ‘cut-tongue sparrow’ (shitakiri suzume) – an old man goes outside to cut firewood when he sees a wounded sparrow.

Being kind-hearted, he takes it home to care for it, but his wife cuts out the bird’s tongue in a fit of jealousy. The old man looks for the sparrow and finds it deep in a bamboo grove, the splendid homeland of the sparrows. In the end, the old man is rewarded with treasures, while his wife is punished.

With its fine Nashiji lacquer finish, low and high relief lacquer work in gold, silver fittings

A FINE AND RARE JAPANESE LACQUER STAND, EDO PERIOD 18TH/19TH CENTURY $35,000-45,000

and handles, this cabinet is a museum quality example.

Each of these exquisite pieces, lavishly and painstakingly decorated in gold, offer collectors the opportunity to their very own piece of aristocratic Japanese history, and to enjoy its refined and beautiful aesthetic.

Trevor Fleming Japanese Art Specialist

JAPANESE LACQUER FOUR CASE INRO, LOTUS THEME, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY $2,500-3,500

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A FINE JAPANESE MAKI-E TANSU, LACQUER CABINET, EDO PERIOD,19TH CENTURY $30,000-40,000

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DECORATIVE ARTS HIGHLIGHTS The Fairfax Collection

Sir Cecil Beaton’s Desk The fine decorative arts section of the auction represents

the

taste

of

a

discerning

and

distinguished collector; with some pieces revealing regal and noteworthy connections through their provenance. Through these incredible objects we are given a unique insight into one of Australia’s most famed and private dynasties. Each lot marks the history of a most remarkable lifelong passion for collecting objects of beauty and historical importance.

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

‘THE SIR CECIL BEATON CBE DESK’ A FINE LOUIS XVI TULIPWOOD & PARQUETRY BEREAU EN PUPITRE $25,000-$35,000

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Auction

THE KEITH CLARKE COLLECTION 10 AUGUST 2017 AT 2PM, MELBOURNE Keith Clarke (1930-2016) Leonard Joel is pleased to offer the curated interiors of ‘designing man’ Keith Clarke on 10 August. Keith is remembered affectionately as a man of great style and talent, earning his nickname as the ‘designing man’ from his work as the wardrobe supervisor for Channel 2. Along with his agility with a needle and thread, Keith was celebrated as a costume designer for the Australian Opera and Ballet, his most well-known design was for Dame Joan Sutherland’s 1976 performance in Idomeneo. The original sketches for the costume will be offered as lot 190 in the upcoming auction.

Keith’s home encapsulated rich colours and traditional motifs with a twist. Blessed with a keen eye for design and a passion for acquiring items of beauty, his three bedroom residence was admired by all visitors, for its very decorative style, including Chinese works of art, traditional continental antiques and vibrant textiles.

Highlights from the collection include lot 32, a lovely 19th century porcelain pot pourri and cover (pictured) & lot 23 a finely painted Chinese export ware vase (pictured).

23 AN EARLY 19TH C. FINELY PAINTED CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE TEA CADDY AND COVER, ON FITTED WOODEN STAND, 14cm high (excluding stand) $800-1,200

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Thursday 10 August at 2pm, 2017

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Keith Clarke designing costumes

32 AN EARLY 19TH C. FINELY PAINTED CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE TEA CADDY AND COVER, ON FITTED WOODEN STAND, 14cm high (excluding stand) $400-600

Viewing Wednesday 9 August, 9am-8pm Thursday 10 August, 9am-1pm

Enquiries Chiara Curcio Associate Head of International Design & Applied Art 03 8825 5635 | 0412 653 315 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

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INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & APPLIED ARTS 12 OCTOBER 2017, MELBOURNE The Lure of Glass For those who prefer ornaments with rich texture and smooth lines, the upcoming International Design & Applied Arts auction in October offers a wide selection of collectable glass objects from craftsman, local and international.

The auction offers a single-owner collection of some 20 pieces of finely decorated Bohemian glass including the works of Moser. From France, we have pieces crafted by René Lalique, including the sought after perfume bottle (illustrated). For collectors seeking local rarities, we have acquired a rare Australian carnival glass kookaburra float bowl (also illustrated).

Melbourne Enquiries Chiara Curcio Associate Head of International Design & Applied Arts 03 8825 5635 | 0412 653 315 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au Sydney Enquiries Robert Williams Head of Single Collections & Sydney Office 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

A RENE LALIQUE ‘LES ENFANTS’ STAINED AND FROSTED PERFUME BOTTLE $600-800

CARNIVAL GLASS KOOKABURRA FLOAT BOWL $3,000-4,000

Now Consigning ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS & COLLECTORS REFERENCE 28 SEPTEMBER 2017, MELBOURNE THE FAR EAST BLACK, JOHN REDDIE A Monthly Journal, .R.Black (editor), Shanghai, August 1876- July 1877 illustrated with 79 original silver albumen photographs mounted on card with printed borders and captions, half leather binding, faults to spine, front board loose

Sold for $16,780 IBP

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Auction

JEWELS 4 SEPTEMBER 2017 AT 6PM, MELBOURNE

‘A rare opportunity to acquire a truly extraordinary timepiece.’

‘The now iconic ‘Disco Butterfly’ watch by world-renowned Graff Diamonds is usually only available by special order with a six month wait. However, this exquisite timepiece will be available for purchase at Leonard Joel’s Fine Jewels Auction on 4 September.

Don’t miss out!’

160 A GRAFF ‘DISCO BUTTERFLY’ RUBY AND DIAMOND WRISTWATCH $100,000.00 – 150,000.00

JOHN D’AGATA National Head of Jewellery

Melbourne Auction Monday 4 September 2017 at 6pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141 Sydney Viewing Friday 25 August 10am-7pm Saturday 26 August 10am-4pm The Hughendon Hotel 14 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2025

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Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 30 August 9am-8pm Thursday 31 August 10am-4pm Friday 1 September 10am-4pm Saturday 2 September 10am-5pm Sunday 3 September 10am-5pm

Enquiries John D’Agata National Head of Jewellery 03 8825 5605 | 0408 355 339 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

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Robert Haigh Senior Jewellery Specialist & Resident Gemmologist & Diamond Technologist 03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 038 robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

101 A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE $3,000 - 4,000

90 AN IMPRESSIVE STAR SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING $24,000 - 28,000

Cocktail Attire

360 AN IMPRESSIVE RUBY AND DIAMOND BOW BROOCH $5,000 - 7,000

373 A PERUVIAN GOLD BRACELET AND PENDANT $5,000 - 7,000

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FINE ART 5 SEPTEMBER 2017 AT 6.30PM, MELBOURNE

ROBERT KLIPPEL AO

GILLIE & MARC SCHATTNER

Born in Sydney in 1920, Robert Klippel AO was one

‘We, the contemporary artist pull apart the world, so

of this country’s most acclaimed and prolific sculptors

it can be put back together as something different.’

who enjoyed a career spanning six decades.

Gillie & Marc Schattner

Klippel spent time in both Europe and the U.S. and

In 2018, The Last Three, a 16-foot high sculpture

although influenced by Cubism, Surrealism and

by Gillie and Marc of three rhinoceroses balancing

Constructivism, he expressed an independent vision

precariously on top of one another will be installed in

and is best known for his striking compositions made

Astor Place, New York.

from discarded industrial materials.

Leonard Joel recently acquired one of their sculptures, Leonard Joel is delighted to offer a selection of works

The Rhino’s Flight For Freedom to feature in their

on paper by Klippel from The Distinguished Collection

rooms to mark our commitment to the cessation of

of Richard (Dick) and Joan Crebbin in our forthcoming

trade in rhino horn and elephant ivory.

Fine Art Auction. The Crebbins were close friends and patrons of Klippel, who appreciated these studies of the artist’s sculptures as sophisticated works of art in their own right.

Melbourne Auction Tuesday 5 September 2017 at 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141

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Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 30 August 9am-8pm Thursday 31 August 10am-5pm Friday 1 September 10am-5pm Saturday 2 September 10am-5pm Sunday 3 September 10am-5pm Monday 4 September 10am-5pm

Melbourne Enquiries Sophie Ullin, National Head of Art 03 8825 5609 | 0407 360 513 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

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GILLIE & MARC SCHATTNER (born 1965 & 1961) Flying Rhino bronze ed. 3/15 150 x 40 x 53cm $6,000 - 8,000

Sydney Enquiries Emily Sinclair, Art Specialist 02 9362 9045 emily.sinclair@leonardjoel.com.au

ROBERT KLIPPEL (1920-2001) Untitled 1976 gouache and collage on paper 32.5 x 17.5cm $1,000 - 1,500

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MODERN DESIGN 2 NOVEMBER 2017 AT 6.30PM, MELBOURNE

JEAN-MARIE MASSAUD ‘JOHN JOHN’ SOFA FOR POLTRONA FRAU C. 2011 SOLD FOR $9,920 IBP

Enquiries Anna Grassham

Modern Design Specialist 03 8825 5637 | 0415 076 480 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

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The aesthetic of our living spaces Our living spaces have become multi-purpose zones, the most important areas of dwelling and relaxation, both to entertain and work. Naturally, the aesthetic of these spaces enjoy a connection with who we are as individuals and the style of furniture and objects we want to surround ourselves with.

Our recent Modern Design auction certainly hit the mark with an explosive collection of 20th century furniture which represented fast moving trends from the 1970s and 80s.

There were beautifully crafted pieces from pioneers of the Australian modernist movement such as an exceptional five metre Noel Coulson marble topped sideboard, which realised $8,990 GRANT FEATHERSTON EXPO CHAIR

IBP. And, despite the seasonal cold weather,

ORIGINAL ORANGE WOOL UPHOL-

buyers still opted for summer palettes of canary

STERY, C. 1958

yellows and fire engine reds to warm up their

SOLD FOR $5,705 IBP

living spaces.

The successful Grant Featherston book launch the night before certainly influenced collectors with all major Featherston chairs selling and a highly significant pair of Australian Clement Meadmore chairs designed specifically for the Bourke Street Tea House in 1955 sold for $2,976 IBP to a very happy Meadmore collector.

Other international highlights included the fabulous Joe Colombo 4801 chair, snapped up for $2,976 IBP, and possibly the most popular piece in the auction, the highly coveted JeanMarie Massaud ‘John John’ sofa by Poltrona Frau sold for $9,920 IBP. Happily, it is true that quality designs of the past will always have relevance, their functionality and beauty transcending time and taste over and over again.

Anna Grassham Modern Design Specialist

GRANT FEATHERSTON R210 TV CHAIR AND OTTOMAN ORIGINAL BARK CLOTH FABRIC, C 1952 SOLD FOR $6,820 IBP

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Introducing Max Williamson HEAD OF SPORTING MEMORABILIA We are delighted to announce the appointment of Max Williamson as Head of Sporting Memorabilia at Leonard Joel. With over 25 years experience, Max is one of the most respected and knowledgeable experts in his field.

Some of the more famous items he has sold at auction include Don Bradman’s 1936-37 1948 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES TORCH ALUMINIUM ALLOY DESIGNED

BY RALPH LAVERS 30CM H, 14.2CM D SOLD FOR $17,360 IBP

Australian Test Blazer, the 1949 Melbourne Cup, the most extensive private collection of Phar Lap memorabilia ever to appear on the market, as well as the private collections of Olympian Shirley Strickland and AFL giants Greg Williams, Royce Hart and Alex Jesaulenko MBE. Max’s appointment comes a year after Leonard Joel was entrusted with The Ron Barassi Collection, which was successfully sold to Paul Little for public benefit prior to auction.

If you have a single item or a collection you would like to offer at auction please contact Max for a complimentary market valuation.

RON BARASSI’S MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB PREMIERSHIP GUERNSEY SOLD AS PART OF THE RON BARASSI COLLECTION PRIOR TO AUCTION 1895 VFA PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL PRESENTED TO FITZROY CAPTAIN TOM BANKS SOLD FOR $12,200 IBP

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THE DAVIS FAMILY PHAR LAP PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM SOLD FOR $91,500 IBP

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SPORTING MEMORABILIA DECEMBER 2017, MELBOURNE

Max Williamson has recently consigned for sale a “Melbourne Sports Depot” Cricket Bat, signed by both the Australian and Indian teams during India’s inaugural tour of Australia in 1947-48.

The 1947-48 series–the first of many memorable between India and Australia–was the first tour by a team representing the newly independent India.

Australia won the series 4-0 with one match drawn, with Don Bradman scoring 715 runs at an average of 178.75. This was Bradman’s last Test series at home, and his second last series.

The Australian signatures featured on the bat are Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett, Ian Johnson, Sam Loxton, Ray Lindwall, Keith Miller, Neil Harvey, Sidney Barnes, Len Johnson, Don Tallon, Doug Ring, Bill Johnston and Bill Brown. The 18 Indian signatures include Lala Armanath, Vijay Hazare, Dattu Phadkar, Vinoo Mankad and C.S. Nayudu.

The bat will be offered at Leonard Joel’s Sporting Memorabilia auction scheduled to take place in December, with an estimate of $1,500-$2,000.

Enquiries Max Williamson Head of Sporting Memorabilia 03 9826 4333 max.williamson@leonardjoel.com.au

MELBOURNE SPORTS DEPOT” CRICKET BAT, SIGNED BY BOTH THE AUSTRALIAN AND INDIAN TEAMS DURING INDIA’S INAUGURAL TOUR OF AUSTRALIA IN 1947-48 $1,500-$2,000

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Auction

COLLECTABLES 14 SEPTEMBER 2017, MELBOURNE

A VICTOR TRUMPER BRONZE STATUE, FIRST CAST, SIGNED BY ARTIST LOUIS LAUMAN AND USED AS PROTOTYPE FOR LARGER STATUE DISPLAYED AT THE MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND $3,000-4,000

A KARL NIEDT VIOLIN, MADE IN GERMANY, CIRCA 1924 (WITH ORIGINAL CASE) $700-800

Enquiries Allison Therrien Collectables Manager 03 8825 5625 allison.therrien@leonardjoel.com.au

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Ecelectic Offerings

This

September’s

Quarterly

Collectables

auction will feature an eclectic offering across the

categories

of

vintage

toys,

sporting

memorabilia, militaria, musical instruments and vintage furniture.

Some personal favourites of mine are a highly decorative vintage American coffee grinder,

A VINTAGE COFFEE GRINDER MANUFACTURED IN PHILADELPHIA, USA: $300-500

an unusual scientific display cabinet, a 1920s German violin by Karl Niedt, a collection of rare Scanlen football cards, and the first casting of an important bronze statue of Victor Trumper, signed by Australian artist Louis Lauman. This sculpture was used as the prototype for the larger, life-sized version, created the same year, in 1999, which was prominently displayed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 1999-2009.

A RON BARASSI 1963 SCANLEN AFL CARD: $300-400

Enquiries Allison Therrien Collectables Manager 03 8825 5625 allison.therrien@leonardjoel.com.au

A SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN’S HANGING WALL DISPLAY CABINET, MADE IN AUSTRALIA, CIRCA 1910 (132 X 69 X 10 CM): $600-800

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Recent Discoveries in Brisbane RECENT DISCOVERIES IN BRISBANE These gentleman’s wristwatches, all of which were discovered in Brisbane, were sold in our recent Fine Jewels & Watches Auction in Melbourne.

JEWELS & WATCHES VALUATIONS We had an overwhelming and positive response to our first Jewels & Watches Valuations Day in Brisbane and our senior jewellery specialist, Robert Haigh, will now travel frequently to Brisbane to conduct valuations by appointment.

FINE JEWELS AUCTION, MELBOURNE & SYDNEY Ranging from antique through to contemporary, this auction features Fine Jewels and Watches showcasing the different styles, techniques and materials used across time and cultures.

A JAEGER LECOULTRE MASTER TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH Sold for $47,120 IBP

THURSDAY AUCTION, MELBOURNE Our Thursday Auction offers rapid transaction of items with a dedicated buying audience.

If you have an important piece or collection you wish to consign, please contact:

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

AN A. LANGE & SÖHNE WRISTWATCH Sold for $26,040 IBP

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A VACHERON AND CONSTANTIN WRISTWATCH Sold for $37,200 IBP

THE FEATHERSTON BOOK LAUNCH We love Grant Featherston’s designs at Leonard Joel, so we were thrilled to host the recent launch of Geoff Isaac’s book dedicated to the iconic Australian designer.

Author, Geoff spoke on the night about his research, some of his favourite designs, and his extensive collection of Featherston chairs!

The book will be available for purchase from mid-August and is published by Thames & Hudson.

Author, Geoff Isaacs

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The New Collector’s Choice Works of art by high profile contemporary artists such as Damien Hirst often fetch millions at auction and the prospect of owning an original artwork is out of reach to many.

SPECIALIST PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRIES CLOSE 11 AUGUST

However, buying a limited edition print or photograph is an accessible and affordable way to enter the art market as a first timer. Many of our new collectors often choose to buy a print over a painting as it’s a less daunting purchase and gives the collector an opportunity to simply enjoy what they buy instead of having to weigh up all the other issues surrounding the market and investing.

Another reason to buy a mulitple is that it is very easy to monitor how your print is travelling in the auction market. Knowing that your work, for example, has been produced from a run of 50 works tells you that there potentially at least several on the market.

In the past, Australian blue chip artists have been the steady sellers. This is usually thanks to our clients’ desire to own a work by their favourite artist (and to spend a fraction not a fortune).

Having said this though, our recent Specialist Prints Auction results have shown that European and American artists are having the same impact on our new buyers, especially when it comes to iconic artists such as Dalí, Ertes and Vasarely, which will all feature in our next Prints auction in September.

If you have a print or photograph you are considering selling, please contact us for a complimentary valuation.

Melbourne Enquiries Lucy Foster, Art Specialist 03 8825 5630 lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au Sydney Enquiries Emily Sinclair, Art Specialist 02 9362 9045 emily.sinclair@leonardjoel.com.au

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SALVADOR DALI (SPANISH 1904-1989) Discovery of America offset lithograph CLXX III/CCC 86 x 59cm $400-600

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A SPECIAL OFFER FOR LEONARD READERS FROM THE HOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST CABERNET’ Leonard Joel’s wine partner, Fermoy Estate, has won numerous awards including ‘The World’s Best Cabernet’ for its 2013 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

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REVERIE REVELRY: FASHION THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

BRUNO BENINI (1925-2001) Pauline Kernam wearing gown by Theo Haskin 1956

BRUNO BENINI (1925-2001) Portrait of Australian Artist Janet Dawson, Eastern Markets 1957

Leonard Joel is proud to announce its

elegance and style of the 50s. Born in

The exhibition, Reverie Revelry features

Funds raised will help secure the future

sponsorship of the Ballarat International

Italy in 1925 he migrated to Melbourne

images by Benini essentially from the

growth of the Biennale.

Foto Biennale and are excited that it will

in 1935 and later married Hazel, a New

1950s-70s

feature an exhibition of works by fashion

Zealand-born fashion stylist. Together,

documenters including Robyn Beeche

To purchase tickets to the Colour Ball

photographer, Bruno Benini, a project

they created hundreds of images which

who captured the edgy fashion of the

visit: ballaratfoto.org/events/colour

supported by Hazel Benini, Bruno’s

appeared on the pages of leading

80s and opens on Saturday 19 August.

The Biennale runs through to 17

widow.

fashion magazines and newspapers

The Biennale’s inaugural Colour Ball,

September. We look forward to seeing

most

and which ultimately documented and

takes place on Friday 25 August and

you there!

photographers

influenced the fashion and style of the

will feature fine wine and food and a live

time.

auction conducted by John Albrecht.

Benini

is

celebrated

one

of

fashion

Australia’s

whose images effortlessly capture the

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alongside

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other

cultural

David LaChapelle, Courtney Love: Pieta, Los Angeles, 2006 (detail)

19 AUGUST – 17 SEPTEMBER 2017 Featuring an Australian exclusive

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ESTATE PLANNING a

step required so that the distribution

What is a probate valuation and how do

estate distributed, it is often the general

daily basis from solicitors, executors,

of assets can occur and be given to

we derive a price or value? This type of

contents and the sheer number of them

beneficiaries and private individuals

beneficiaries. In a number of cases a

valuation is based on a market valuation

that can be extremely overwhelming.

all needing assistance with deceased

probate valuation is required to confirm

and takes into consideration what an

Not knowing if something has a value

estates.

the value of items so that the instructions

item may reasonably expect to realise

and ascertaining whether it is worth

in the will can be carried out properly.

at public auction. It is a formal and

something is often the biggest issue

legal document that may be required

faced by executors.

We

receive

numerous

calls

on

For anyone who has had experience in this area, you will know the scope and

To provide you with an example of this, a

by the court for probate to be granted.

complexity of administering someone’s

will may state that the contents of a house

In this instance, a verbal valuation is

Contact the Valuations Department to

estate can be overwhelming.

are to be divided between beneficiaries.

not sufficient and must be signed by a

discuss how we can assist you with a

To ensure fairness between the relevant

valuer.

probate valuation or how to disperse an estate.

Estate planning is a task that every single

parties, values need to be placed on

one of us needs to do regardless of our

items or a collective total given. This is

Leonard Joel is highly experienced

age. The more time and consideration

especially relevant when beneficiaries

and knowledgeable to provide written

taken specifying in your will how you

live interstate or overseas and cannot

probate valuations. This can be done

Caroline Tickner

would like your possessions distributed,

directly receive or take items. Another

in situ or items can be brought into our

Head of Valuations

the easier the task will be for the

example is jewellery may be left to

premises. We also offer specialist advice

03 8825 5638

executor/s.

some beneficiaries and a stipulation that

of how best to disperse items, offering

caroline.tickner@leonardjoel.com.au

an equivalent cash amount be given to

numerous solutions regardless of the

Probate is an important term used in

others. To ensure fairness and equality

size or value of the estate. We often find,

this context of administering an estate.

obtaining an accurate and professional

while a person has been diligent in their

In order for a will to be verified, the

probate valuation is critical.

estate planning by writing a will and

granting of probate is a critical legal

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specifying who and how they want their

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‘Art is AFL not NRL’ (2017)

‘Used to like Warney but now like beer’ (2017)

Nigel Sense, Mixed media on canvas, 60cm by 60cm

Nigel Sense, Mixed media on board, 110cm by 90cm

A collaborative exhibition between emerging and established pop artists Nigel Sense and Mike Chavez.

‘Rapture’ (2017) Mike Chavez,

‘Bloodsport’ (2010)

Spray paint on New York subway map, 50cm by 38cm

Mike Chavez, Mixed media on perspex, 100cm by 150cm

79 Langridge Street, Collingwood Vic 3066 03 8560 3583 | www.foxgalleries.com.au

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THE 22ND REPORT #5

DISRUPTING THE SUPPLY CHAIN At the beginning of July, Rakuten, the

have exposed the web as a huge platform

such a decisive step.

seven

largest online retailer in Japan, banned

for wildlife sales, drawing the attention

This policy shift is an echo of the actions

Etsy, Gumtree, Microsoft, Pinterest,

ivory sales on its platform.

of law enforcement officials and the

of other online e-commerce giants like

Tencent and Yahoo! adopted a global,

This policy change solidifies Rakuten’s

industry alike. Enforcement agencies in

eBay, which introduced a global ivory

standardised wildlife policy framework

position as a global leader in combatting

countries including Australia, China, the

ban on their sites back in 2009. In the

that

illegal wildlife trade. Rakuten has also

U.S., UK, France, Germany and many

same year, Alibaba banned all online

for consumers, identifies prohibited

banned sales of sea turtle, whale and

others have taken encouraging steps to

postings of elephant ivory, rhino horn,

products and eliminates the loopholes

dolphin parts.

crack down on traffickers, but without

shark fins and the parts and derivatives

that make it easy for criminals to traffic

This ivory ban comes not a moment too

the cooperation of online retailers, the

of sea turtles, tigers, bears and other

wildlife online.

soon: Rampant ivory poaching—just one

effort to stop these crooks will continue

protected wild animal and plant species

Rakuten is the Japanese word for

facet of this trade—has put elephants

to

shutting

from their online marketplace. The

“Optimism” and that moniker couldn’t

in

down individual sales or traders, other

Chinese online marketplace Taobao also

be more appropriate in light of this

Simultaneously, traffickers pack a vicious

operations will pop up elsewhere.

banned the sale of all species listed on

development.

double punch by imperiling ecosystems

We need to disrupt the supply chain that

the Endangered and Protected Species

to

and undermining national security.

traders rely on. The fewer places to sell

Act in China & CITES Appendices I, II

organisations in the future to enlist

For years, criminals and unscrupulous

tusks and ivory carvings, the less profit

and III. In 2013, Etsy banned the sale

more support and make the future even

traders have used the internet to dodge

there is and the greater chance for wild

of ivory and other wildlife products and

brighter for animals around the globe.

the law and reach worldwide audiences.

elephant survival. Rakuten’s new policy

in 2015 Tencent, owner of WeChat and

IFAW’s investigative reports (from Killing

sends a strong message that trafficking

QQ, launched “Tencent for the Planet.

with Keystrokes, 2008 to Australian and

will not be tolerated, and the company

Say No to Illegal Wildlife Trade”.

New Zealand’s Click to Delete, 2014)

deserves a great deal of credit for taking

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danger

of

regional

extinction.

be

thwarted.

Despite

World

Elephant

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Day

2016,

companies,

simplifies

working

including

shopping

We with

guidelines

look them

eBay,

forward

and

Tania McCrea-Steele, Global Wildlife Cybercrime Project Lead, IFAW.

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BUYING AT AUCTION. IT’S SIMPLE, REALLY! The prospect of buying at auction can be a daunting one, but at Leonard Joel, we try to make the experience as simple and accessible as possible.

Browse With regular auctions in Contemporary Art, Furniture, Jewels & Watches, Luxury, Modern Design and Sporting Memorabilia, there’s something to suit every taste and to tempt every collector.

Browse our online catalogues before each auction, or view in person at one of our salerooms.

Register Create an account with Leonard Joel and register your details, just as you would when you shop online.

Once you have registered, you’ll have your own Leonard Joel account which you can use every time you bid.

Bid Whether you decide to bid in person, from home or even while you’re on holiday on the other side of the world, it’s easy to do so either at one of our salerooms, online or on the telephone, and our team is always on hand to guide you.

1. ONLINE

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Bid online and in real time, from wherever you are. All of our

All of our auctions are open to the public and you are more than

auctions are available for online bidding via our online bidding

welcome to attend if you are in Melbourne or Sydney.

platform partner, Invaluable, which you can access via our website.

If you’re the successful bidder, you’ll be sent an invoice via email after the auction, and then you can arrange collection or delivery of your

2. ABSENTEE OR TELEPHONE BIDS

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If you can’t make it to the auction, you can leave an absentee bid (the amount you would like to bid up to) through the

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Now Consigning

LUXURY 7 SEPTEMBER 2017, MELBOURNE

Enquiries Bethany McGougan Jewellery & Luxury Manager 03 8825 5645 bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au

A ‘31 RUE CAMBON’ CALFSKIN SHOPPING TOTE BY CHANEL $2,400-3,000

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