LEONARD, issue 63, September 2017

ISSUE 63 SEPTEMBER 2017

MELBOURNE

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SYDNEY

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LONDON

Forthcoming Auctions Luxury Thursday 7th September 2017 – 2pm MELBOURNE

Inventory Liquidation of Anastasia’s Pearl Gallery, Broome Thursday 14th September 2017 – 1pm MELBOURNE

Specialist Prints Thursday 14th September 2017 – 11.30am MELBOURNE

Collectables Thursday 14th September 2017 – 1pm MELBOURNE

Women Artist: 1900s - 1960s Thursday 12th October 2017 – 2pm MELBOURNE

International Design & Applied Arts Thursday 12th October 2017 – 6pm 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 Thursday 7th December 2017 – 10am MELBOURNE

Specialist Prints Thursday 7th December 2017 – 11.30am MELBOURNE

Collectables Thursday 7th December 2017 – 2pm MELBOURNE

A STANDING BRONZE BUDDHA, AYUTTHAYA PERIOD, THAILAND, 18TH CENTURY

SOLD $68,200 IBP

Interiors & Jewellery Auction Every Thursday

The Decorative Arts Collection of the Late J.O. Fairfax AC

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

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MANAGING DIRECTOR & NATIONAL HEAD OF COLLECTIONS John Albrecht, Manager 03 8825 5619 | john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au

Fine Auction Specialists FINE ART

Welcome to Leonard Joel, or what we like to refer to as ‘the economy of beautiful things and interesting people’.

Sophie Ullin, National Head of Department 03 8825 5609 | sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au COLLECTABLES Allison Therrien, Manager 03 8825 5625 | allison.thierry@leonardjoel.com.au INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & APPLIED ARTS

Visitors to Leonard Joel experience what is in many ways, the original character of a 19th century auction house, with the benefit of modern technology and some of the most knowledgable experts in their fields who are here to make your auction experience - whether you’re a new or an established collector - a memorable and enjoyable one.

Chiara Curcio BA, Associate Head of Department 03 8825 5609 | chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au JEWELS John D’Agata, National Head of Department 03 8825 5605 | john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au LUXURY Bethany McGougan, Manager 03 8825 5645 | bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au MODERN DESIGN Anna Grassham, Head of Department 03 8825 5637 | anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Robert Williams, National Head of Collections & Sydney Office 02 9362 9045 | robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au SPORTING MEMORABILIA Max Williamson, Head of Department

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our auctions very soon.

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Interiors & Jewellery Specialists ART SALON Lucy Foster, Art Specialist 03 8825 5630 | lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au

FURNITURE Shawn Mitchell, Manager 03 8825 5609 | max.williamson@leonardjoel.com.au JEWELLERY Bethany McGougan, Manager 03 8825 5645 | bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au OBJECTS, BOOKS & COLLECTABLES Maxine Winning, Manager 03 8825 5604 | maxine.winning@leonardjoel.com.au

Valuations Caroline Tickner, Head of Department 03 8825 5604 | maxine.winning@leonardjoel.com.au

Marketing & Communications Nicole Kenning, Manager 03 8825 5620 | nicole.kenning@leonardjoel.com.au Maria Rossi, Finished Artist Adam Obradovic, Senior Photographer Joseph Hammond, Photographer

Sale Rooms MELBOURNE 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne VIC 3141

A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT WING ARMCHAIR, CIRCA 1710

Telephone: 03 9826 4333

SOLD $14,880 IBP

SYDNEY

The Decorative Arts Collection of the Late J.O. Fairfax AC

39 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney NSW 2025 Telephone: 02 9362 9045

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A CHINESE TWELVE SYMBOL EMPEROR’S SEMI-FORMAL COURT ROBE, JIFU, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), CIRCA 1850

AN IMPRESSIVE CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW DRAGON ROBE, (LONGPAO JIFU), QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), DAOGUANG PERIOD (c1820)

SOLD $96,100 IBP

SOLD $93,000 IBP

A CHINESE RED SILK KESI LADIES INFORMAL ROBE, 19TH CENTURY

A CHINESE EMPEROR’S SURCOAT (GUNFU), QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

SOLD $4,216 IBP

SOLD $32,240 IBP

A RARE CHINESE SILK ROBE FOR EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), EARLY GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)

AN IMPORTANT CHINESE IMPERIAL PRINCE’S ROBE, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), CIRCA 1800-1830

SOLD $11,160 IBP

SOLD $32,240 IBP

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THE WORLD’S MOST RECENT PRICE GUIDE TO CHINESE IMPERIAL TEXTILES JOHN ALBRECHT, MANAGING DIRECTOR LEONARD JOEL As with all Leonard forewords, I have the

Dowager Cixi, Qing Dynasty, Early

luxury of talking about some aspect of or

Guangxu Period (1875-1908) to the

dilemma within Auction Land, but rarely

magnificent

do I have the opportunity to provide

beautifully decorated with the twelve

readers with an up to date and interesting

symbols of imperial authority.

price guide to a specific category; in this

All are illustrated here, with their prices,

case Chinese Imperial Robes.

from the very successful recent auction.

The

James

Robe,

If you have a Private Collection or a

exquisite

singular Asian Work of Art you would like

collection of Chinese Textiles, from

to sell, please contact a member of our

the rare silk robe worn by the Empress

team for a complimentary valuation.

featured

Decorative

Court

Arts

Collection

Fairfax

Emperor’s

an

A RARE AND MOST HANDSOME MANDARIN’S COURT HAT, CHAOGUAN, WITH ORIGINAL BOX, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), CIRCA 1870

SOLD $16,120 IBP

A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CHINESE MANCHURIAN LADY’S WAISTCOAT, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), CIRCA 1870

SOLD $3,968 IBP

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Extraordinary Results

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

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A CHINESE TWELVE SYMBOL EMPEROR’S SEMI-FORMAL COURT ROBE, JIFU, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), CIRCA 1850

SOLD $96,100 IBP

A thrilling two day auction & extraordinary results The Decorative Arts Collection of The

collection reflected the refined eye

one of the most emotive experiences of

of these auctions benefit The James

Late J.O. Fairfax sold for over $1.74

and distinguished taste of the late

my career and one I shall treasure for

Fairfax

million in a thrilling two day auction

James Fairfax.

many years to come.’

not be more pleased that the funds

in Sydney, attracting unprecedented

In the words of Robert William, National

An executor of The James Fairfax Estate

raised will now make such a significant

interest

overseas

Head of Collection at Leonard Joel,

said, ‘We are absolutely delighted with

contribution to the charities which were

bidders, all keen to acquire items from

‘Many of Mr Fairfax’s close friends

the results achieved over the past few

so important to Mr. Fairfax.’

this important and historic collection.

and family brought the objects in this

days. James Fairfax was a passionate

Featuring superb Asian works of art

auction to life with the most beautiful

collector, but an equally passionate and

and textiles, fine European furniture,

and heartfelt memories’.

committed philanthropist.’

porcelain, silver and photography, the

‘Working with this collection has been

‘It was his intention that the proceeds

from

local

and

Foundation

and

we

could

A SET OF FOUR VICTORIAN NOVELTY KANGAROO SALTS

BY JOHN SAMUEL HUNT FOR HUNT & ROSKELL, LONDON 1856

SOLD $86,800 IBP

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‘Working with this collection has been one of the most emotive experiences of my career and one I shall treasure for many years to come.’

ROBERT WILLIAMS

‘THE SIR CECIL BEATON CBE DESK’ A FINE LOUIS XVI TULIPWOOD & PARQUETRY BUREAU EN PUPITRE

SOLD $31,620 IBP

A SUPERBLY CARVED CHINESE JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL HORSE, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

SOLD $54,560 IBP

AN EXCEPTIONAL CHINESE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A BACTRIAN TWO-HUMPED CAMEL, TANG DYNASTY (618-906AD)

SOLD $86,800 IBP

A CHINESE RUSSET JADE PHOENIXSHAPED VASE AND COVER, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

SOLD $24,800 IBP

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PRIVATE COLLECTIONS at Leonard Joel

The Private Collection at Leonard Joel

Since 1919, Leonard Joel has been

internationally significant collection and

field in Australia.

responsible for the auction of some of

I am thrilled that Leonard Joel delivered

We look forward to presenting many

the most significant private collections

this extraordinary result for the Estate.

more auctions of this calibre at Leonard

in Australia.

Our Private Collections department

Joel. If you have a collection you are

When we first discussed this auction

was developed with the specific aim of

considering selling, please contact us

with the executors of the James Fairfax

providing tailored marketing solutions,

for a confidential valuation.

Estate, I assured them that Australia,

specialist knowledge and advice for the

now fully integrated with the globalised

auction of private collections such as

auction

provide

this, and this historic auction cements

an equally suitable venue for this

our commitment to and expertise in this

market,

would

Enquiries John Albrecht Managing Director 03 8825 5619 john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au Robert WIlliams National Head of Private Collections & Sydney Office 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

ENTRIES INVITED FOR PRIVATE COLLECTIONS 2017

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WOMEN ARTISTS 1900s - 1960s

ETHEL SPOWERS (1890-1947) Wet Afternoon 1930 linocut ed. 16/50 24 x 20cm $30,000-40,000

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Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 11 October 2017 9am-8pm

Melbourne Enquiries Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist 03 8825 5624 olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au

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‘While there should be no difference between the male and female artists of this period, there was clearly a lack of industry attention on women artists of the time.’

The focus on female artists of the early to mid 20th century has certainly become a burgeoning area of interest over the last four decades. Consequently literature, exhibitions

and

collecting

patterns

celebrating the category have grown in concert. While on an artistic level there should have been no discernible difference

in

the

contemporary

acceptance of works created by the male and female exponents of this period, social constraints at the time meant the art platform was not equal for many women artists. Thankfully this dynamic cohort have been reappraised, rediscovered and respected anew, culminating in the art of women artists becoming one of the most exciting and compelling fields in which to collect.

From Jessie Traill’s contrasting interest in the bucolic landscape alongside

ETHEL SPOWERS (1890-1947) The Green Bridge 1926 woodblock no.5 19 x 26cm $8000-12000

images of industry, to Clarice Beckett’s innately balanced, tonalist city/beach/ landscapes, to Ethel Spowers’ modernist linocuts

inspired

School,

the

by

women

the

Grosvenor

artists

of

the

1900’s-1960’s continue to cement their place in Australian art history.

For our forthcoming auction are especially seeking works by the following artists: Yvonne Audette Sybil Craig Lina Bryans Nora Heysen Vida Lahey Olive Cotton Hilda Rix Freda Robertshaw Dorrit Black Grace Crowley If you have a work of art or collection you would like to be part of this new auction, please contact us.

CONSTANCE WINIFRED HONEY (1892-1944) London Shopfront oil on wood 23.5 x 35cm $2000-3000

Olivia Fuller

ENTRIES INVITED FOR FINE ART & SCULPTURE FOR NOVEMBER 2017

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PEARLS directly from Broome

A SOUTH SEA PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDANT SET IN 18CT WHITE GOLD SUSPENDED FROM A ROPE TWIST OMEGA COLLAR IN 18CT WHITE GOLD. $900 - $1,100

Melbourne Auction Thursday 14 September 2017, 1pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141

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Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 13 September 2017 9am-8pm

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

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The Leonard Joel jewellery department, founded more than two decades ago is the largest and most experienced jewellery auction market place for buyers & sellers in the country.

A STRAND OF SOUTH SEA PEARLS MEASURING 11.25- 16.25MM TO AN 18CT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND CLASP. $2,200 - 2,400

A NECKLACE SET WITH THREE SOUTH SEA PEARLS IN STERLING SILVER $140 - $180

In the late 1870s, Broome was little Sir Frederick Napier Broome.

South Sea Pearls and other jewellery from and silver bracelets, earrings, rings and

more than a shanty town on the beach The region surrounding Broome became the region in an inventory liquidation pendants. at Roebuck Bay. The first explorers to synonymous with pearls, producing what auction. The auction comprises over Browse the catalogue now at leonardjoel. the region came looking for gold, but in were recognised as the most beautiful 400 lots from Anastasia’s Pearl Gallery, com.au

and

contact

our

Jewels

1881 the discovery of the pearl changed and desirable pearls, and mother of Broome and includes fine strands of department for more information. the fortune of Broome, which was quickly pearl, in the world.

South Sea pearls, diamond and gem-

established as a town and named after On 14 September, Leonard Joel will set jewellery, including pink diamonds the then Governor of Western Australia, present a rare opportunity to purchase from Western Australia, as well as gold

‘A rare opportunity to purchase South Sea Pearls and other jewellery from the region in an inventory liquidation auction’.

ENTRIES INVITED FOR JEWELS AUCTION DECEMBER 2017

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MODERN DESIGN CASTIGLIONI SNOOPY LAMP FOR FLOS

SOLD $1,736 IBP

Enquiries Anna Grassham

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

ENTRIES INVITED FOR MODERN DESIGN AUCTION NOVEMBER 2017

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BELGIUM CEILING LIGHT WITH CYLINDRICAL SHADES

SOLD $868 IBP

A PAIR OF ITALIAN TABLE LIGHTS

BY VICO MAGISTRETTI

SOLD $1,736 IBP

Lighting up our Lives Lights are an intrinsic and important part The 1970s saw the use of readily available of our living spaces, brightening a room plastics and translucent perspex that and adding warmth and atmosphere to went on to enhance interiors and design even the starkest of interiors. We flick a concepts that challenged the boundaries switch from darkness into light without of traditional lighting. a single thought but this technology, Today, we have a vast array of lighting which many of us take for granted, has designers dedicated to bringing us come a long way since the invention of interesting and elegant formations for the humble light bulb.

our living spaces.

It wasn’t until the 1960s that lighting If you’re a fan of lighting design, design came of age. New synthetic make a note in your diary for our next materials were born, along with a young, Modern Design auction, scheduled for consumer based society highly receptive 2 November 2017. It features an exciting to dynamic, new designs.

range of ceiling lights, lamps and

European designers such as Achille dramatic shades that span from the early Castiglioni, Joe Colombo, Verner Panton twentieth century, to the present day. and Vico Magistretti were pioneers and contributed to the classic lighting Anna Grassham designs we are so familiar with today.

Ettore Sottsass, leader of the ‘Memphis’ movement, incorporated neon tubes in a range of domestic lighting accessible to the public, and so influential to the new modernist movement.

KEMPTHORNE MANDARIN FLOOR LAMP

SOLD $2,976 IBP

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SPORTING MEMORABILIA AN AUSTRALIAN SPORTING LEGEND THE MURRAY ROSE COLLECTION

A legend of the sport and an inspiration

later, as a 21-year-old, he won another

his collection, including many of the

Enquiries

to many, Iain Murray Rose, AM (6 January

three Olympic medals (one gold, one

trophies pictured in the photograph

Max Williamson

1939 – 15 April 2012) was a six-time

silver, one bronze) at the 1980 Summer

above, will be offered in Leonard Joel’s

Head of Sporting Memorabilia

Olympic medalist (four gold, one silver,

Olympics.

forthcoming

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one bronze), and at one time held world

In 1993, Rose was voted Australia’s

auction on 7 December.

records in the 400-metre, 800-metre and

Greatest Male Olympian.

Please

1500-metre freestyle.

Rose’s Olympic medals are currently on

Memorabilia, Max Williamson if you have

He made his Olympic debut as a 17

display in the National Sports Museum

a single item or collection you would like

year old in the 1956 Summer Olympics

at the MCG, but we are delighted

to include in the December auction.

and won three gold medals. Four years

to announce that the remainder of

Sporting

contact

Head

Memorabilia

max.williamson@leonardjoel.com.au of

Sporting

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AN INTERVIEW WITH PAUL LITTLE It’s almost one year since Leonard Joel sold the personal collection of AFL legend, Ron Barassi, and we recently took a moment to sit down with the buyer, Melbourne businessman Paul Little, who spoke about his love of football and his plans for the collection.

PAUL, WHEN DID YOUR INTEREST an acceptable career path. I remember Bertrand – who was the only ‘yachtie’ in IN FOOTBALL BEGIN?

when he first moved from Melbourne to the crew!

WHAT ARE YOU PLANS FOR THE

Football has always been an important Carlton and everyone was devastated – Ron is a humble man – he sees his COLLECTION NOW? part of my life. I’ve always followed but people slowly began to understand achievements as a result of hard work We plan to preserve and prepare the Essendon, and there was never any that it was a career decision.

and of simply doing what he loved - and collection so that it’s ready – sooner

question about that. Your football team WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO BUY his and his family’s decision to sell his rather than later – to be enjoyed by is tribal, isn’t it? And, I played footy as a

the public.

child then went on to play for suburban

A year has passed but in that time,

clubs, Glen Iris and and trained with

there has been much discussion about

Woodville in South Australia.

the future of the collection and some restoration work on some of the more

DID YOU FOLLOW THE CAREER OF

delicate items – such as the number 31

RON BARASSI WHEN YOU WERE

jumper – so that we can be sure that

GROWING UP?

when it finally does go on display, it’s in

Oh it was hard not to follow Barassi! He

top condition.

was a legendary player and such a huge

The AFL recently acquired the Etihad

part of Aussie Rules Football, its story and

Stadium and they have offered to house

its development as a sport.

the collection temporarily, near the

Ron’s father was, of course, another well-

entrance of the stadium at Gate 2.

known footballer who made his debut for

However, the long-term plan is to present

Melbourne in 1936 the Victorian Football

the entire collection in a museum quality

League (VFL), and was part of the winning

environment,

team in the 1940 Grand Final, which was

undergone refurbishment.

sadly his last game. Like many players at

Ron is a prolific writer and he made

the time he joined the army and was killed

detailed notes after every game he

in action in 1941, the first VFL footballer

coached. Those notes are now part of

to lose his life in the Second World War.

the collection, an important addition and

Ron Barassi Jr wasn’t a natural player

such an important part of the story of

but he worked hard at it, and while his

Aussie Rules Football. Also, this isn’t just

team-mates were still holding down full-

Ron’s collection, it’s his father’s too, so it

time jobs then turning up to play on a

will take us some time to prepare and get

Saturday, Ron was at the gym, working

it ready for public display.

hard and making sure he was on top

It’s an exciting project and Ron and

form for every game. Norm Smith was

his family are thrilled, as am I, that the

his mentor, and while some told Ron

collection will eventually be on display for

he’d never make it, he never gave up and THE COLLECTION? proved his doubters wrong.

collection surprised me.

once

the

Etihad

has

the public to enjoy.

First and foremost, Ron is a very good I felt very strongly that for Aussie Rules We are hoping that will be as soon as

When Ron first started playing it was an friend and we have spent a lot of time fans everywhere, now and in the future, next year, and I’m pleased that Leonard amateur sport and he became part of that together over the years - we have trekked that it should remain intact. So, I spoke to Joel will be advising us on aspects of the transition, to it becoming a professional The Kokoda Trail, ridden bikes through the AFL and to Melbourne Football Club, display and exhibition. career. He was the first footballer to Mongolia, kayaking, rafting and the who both agreed, and then I approached Watch this space! move from club to club and to make that Hamilton Island Race Week with John Ron and his family.

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3024 DAMIEN HIRST (British born 1965) Pair of works: i The Souls III (Gunmetal / Silver Gloss/Oriental Gold) ii The Souls III (Leaf Green/ Burgundy/ Chilli Red) i. 3 colour foil block on 300gsm arches 88 archival paper 12/15 ii. 3 colour foil block on 300gsm arches 88 archival paper 11/15 69 x 49cm (each) $4,000 - 6,000

SPECIALIST PRINTS MESMERISING WORKS This iconic butterfly series by Damian 90s, the Young British Artists (YBA).

mesmerising, foil coloured reflective enhance an established collection. Pieces

Hirst, a highlight of our forthcoming Hirst’s oversized canvases of butterflies works mimic the reflection of light on the by Hirst are rare to the Australian market, Specialists Prints auction, presents the were presented in London in the early wings of a butterfly.

a market in which contemporary art is

opportunity to acquire a work of art 90s and were hailed as ground breaking Each print is an edition of only 15; all are on the rise. View the Specialists Prints by one of the world’s most prominent contemporary art at the time. He has presented as pairs, and a further work catalogue now at leonardjoel.com.au. contemporary artists. Hirst was one since produced a series of work called which will be offered as a stand-alone. of the leading figures of a group that The Souls, featuring four butterflies These mesmerising works are the perfect Lucy Foster dominated the British art scene in the in 80 different colour ways. These first purchase for any new collector, or to

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Melbourne Enquiries Lucy Foster, Art Specialist 03 8825 5630 lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au

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3030 ENZO MARI La Mela 1963 screenprint 108 x 112 cm (sheet size) $800 - 1,200

ELEMENTS OF NATURE Between the years of 1963 and 1976

the dramatic, yet minimalist look. This

Italian artist and designer, Enzo Mari

classic 20th century piece by an important

created his most famous body of work,

European artist will brighten any room

the Serie Della Natura (Nature Series).

and will be sure to be a favourite to the

Influenced by the prominent pop art

many who have the chance to view it in

movement, he set out to create beautiful,

person in our Melbourne salerooms on

bold imagery featuring elements of

13 September, prior to the auction the

nature including, Panthas, mushrooms,

following day.

frogs, pears and Uno, La Mela (The Apple).

Lucy Foster

With maximum impact, this striking work measures 108 x 112cm unframed and is suspended by timber bars to complete

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COLLECTABLES FEATURING THE MARTIN BODINAR COLLECTION

Martin Bodinar with his collection

During his lifetime, Martin Bodinar was widely known as one of Australia’s preeminent collectors of vintage toy trains, model cars and toys.

Though born in England, he spent the majority

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of his life in Australia, collecting train sets from a young age with his school lunch money and proceeds from his part-time job at a toy shop.

In his 30s, a burgeoning collection under his belt, Martin began buying and selling toys, spending many a cold morning hunting around local markets, visiting garage sales and scouring the trading post for items to add to his own collection or to resell. Through this ongoing treasure hunt, Martin acquired a wealth of knowledge and developed many friendships in the hobby world.

His hobby became a full-time business when he retired in his early 40s, and a flourishing second career. His business expanded further when he took over the organisation of the Box Hill Swapmeet in the 1980s before moving it to its current location in Forest Hill, where it is still run by his family. Martin, along with several close friends, organised fairs and auctions that attracted visitors in the thousands.

Considered an expert by many in the field, Martin was also regularly contacted for valuations of individual items and collections.

The Martin Bodinar Collection will feature as Lots 1-250 of Leonard Joel’s forthcoming Collectables Auction on 14 September.

74 AN AOSHIN JAPAN BOXED MONKEES-MOBILE $500-700

Allison Therrien

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

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204 A W.E.L.T WORKSHOPS MMTB (MELBOURNE METROPOLITAN TRAMWAYS BOARD) W2 TRAM BUILT BY AG CULPEFFER-COOKE OCTOBER 1975, TRAM 70 WATTLE PARK - ELGAR ROAD, TRAM NO. 605 $500-700

22 AN ALPS WINNER OF THE WEST OVERLAND STAGECOACH WITH FOUR GALLOPING HORSES $300-400

109 A BING EARLY 1900’S GAUGE 1 CLOCKWORK TRAIN SET, BOXED WITH VICTORIA LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER, 3 PIECES OF ROLLING STOCK, KEY & TRACK $800-1000

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‘A name synonymous with luxury and flamboyant European design’

THE INTERIORS OF JEAN-PIERRE HEURTEAU Jean-Pierre

Heurteau

Melbourne’s

most

is

one

well-known

of and

celebrated interior designers, a name synonymous with luxury and flamboyant European design.

Jean-Pierre

was

first

introduced

to

the design world when he worked at Melbourne’s iconic department store, Georges on Collins street, where he was exposed to high end products and met Melbourne’s elite clientele. With a keen sense of style and a commercial mind, Jean-Pierre spent his spare time hand selecting collectables from opportunity shops. “I would walk from op-shop to op-shop, collecting pieces and selling them for a profit. The clutter in my room horrified my parents.”

His passion for collecting later sent him overseas where he would often visit antique stores and flea markets all over Europe. India is also a permanent stamp on his passport, where he draws inspiration from nature and animals, visibly apparent from the vast array of animal prints in many of his clients’ lavish homes.

We are thrilled to offer the interiors of Jean Pierre’s home on 19 October.

Contact us now to register your interest and we will notify you when the catalogue is online.

Chiara Curcio

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Melbourne Viewing Saturday 14 October 2017, 10am-4pm Wednesday 18 October 2017, 9am-8pm Thursday 19 October 2017, 9am-3pm

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

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SPECIALIST BOOK AUCTION FEATURING A SYDNEY GENTLEMAN’S ART & REFERENCE LIBRARY COLLECTION In a post internet world, books have

For those who choose to acquire

struggled to find their place, as many

information the traditional way, I am very

reference collectors have abandoned

pleased to announce that our dedicated

the inconvenience of heavy publications

book auction on 28 September will

and choose instead to compress their

feature a Sydney Gentleman’s Art &

libraries neatly online. However, any real

Reference Library Collection.

collector knows that the most valuable

Among the highlights is a broad variety

information can only be retrieved from a

of art and antiques reference books and

heavy, rare or out of print book.

well-kept coffee table books, a must for

In my six years at Leonard Joel I

art enthusiasts everywhere.

have found out that the most niche information is usually coveted, and is

Chiara Curcio

rarely converted online for all to find.

Melbourne Auction Thursday 28 September 2017 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141

Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 27 September 2017, 9am-8pm

‘CHAIM SOUTINE (1893-1943): CATALOGUE

‘PICASSO AND MARIE-THERESE,

RAISONNE / WERKVERZEICHNIS’ VOLUMES

L’AMOUR FOU’ PUBLISHED BY

ONE AND TWO, PUBLISHED BY TASCHEN

GASOSIAN GALLERY, 2011

$200-300

$300-400

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

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Save the date!

VALUATIONS EVENING Save the date! From October, on the first Wednesday of every month we will be hosting valuations evenings. Clients are welcome to bring their items in for a complimentary appraisal and discuss with the relevant department the value, the auction and the process. We will be available between 5pm-8pm to make it easier for clients who may not be able to attend our salerooms during normal business hours. Alternatively, you may require a formal written valuation for insurance, probate or superannuation purposes and again we are here to help.

Leonard Joel has the knowledge to provide advice on all valuation matters from selling to insuring or correctly storing your treasured possessions.

To make an appointment contact: Caroline Tickner Head of Valuations Department 8825 5638 caroline.tickner@leonardjoel.com.au Valuation evenings for 2017 are: Wednesday 4th October Wednesday 1st November Wednesday 6th December

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‘Vintage fashion enthusiasts can indulge their buying and selling habits amongst Hermès, Chanel and every imaginable high-end luxury accessory.’

LUXURY In 2016, Bain & Altagamma valued However, whilst there is no denying the the worldwide luxury market including boom of the online marketplace, viewing luxury apparel, accessories, watches and buying in person at auction remains and jewellery at US$19 billion. With the a popular choice for both buyers and rapid growth of online pre-owned luxury sellers. International auction houses in marketplaces, it is clear there is a shift in London, Paris and New York have been the way consumers are viewing luxury hosting goods.

The

buyers

incredibly

successful

luxury

auctions for years now, and continue to of

pre-owned

luxury do so.

goods are savvy and value conscious, Buying at auction offers the buyer an increasingly aware that iconic pieces are opportunity view, handle and try on the often available in excellent condition items in person and it is this, coupled with without an unaffordable price tag. And, the expertise offered by auction house in the case of a highly coveted, but specialists, that can directly impact the difficult to acquire items such as the prices achieved for luxury goods. The iconic Hermès Birkin, buying pre-owned auction platform is a win-win for both the also means skipping a potentially very buyer and seller of luxury goods alike. long waiting list. It also means of course We look forward to welcoming you to that buyers are able to easily update their the viewing for our next auction viewing wardrobes, by selling their pre-owned on 6 September, prior to the auction the goods on the same platforms.

following day.

The Australian market is no exception. The auction features over 350 items by The online pre-owned luxury platform the world’s leading designers and can Vestaire Collective is set to arrive in also be viewed online now at leonardjoel.

Australia later this year, heralding the com.au increasing demand and in a tech savvy world, this ‘click and buy’ approach will Bethany McGougan be popular.

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

Melbourne Auction Thursday 7 September 2017, 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141

Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 6 September 2017, 9am-8pm

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

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

19 AUGUST – 17 SEPTEMBER 2017 Featuring an Australian exclusive

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EXHIBITION | LEO CUSSEN: GOLDEN YEARS

Leo Cussen, Not titled, 2005, work on paper, 33 x 50 cm

Whenever I visit Arts Project Australia

survey that I have had the privilege of

and convene with Sue Roff and Sim

writing the foreword for. So many works,

Luttin,

something

so much subject matter covered and

meaningful about the individuals that

often seemingly a thousand stylistic and

inhabit their artist sanctuary. On my

artistic influences at play because these

most recent visit I learnt, sadly, that

artists are free. Now I understand. And

Leo Cussen, the featured artist this year

with Leo Cussen’s work my reaction

had passed. I did not know Leo but

is no different; it’s a visual feast and

it was evidenced to me again by the

once more I struggle to find just one

Arts Project people the profound care

work that I connect with because there

and connection they feel with all their

are always so many! But I’m taken by

artists. And what a fitting tribute to

the three works of aeroplanes; their

Leo Cussen and the organisation that

seemingly aerial viewpoint, their linear

enabled his creative expression that

backgrounds and their perspective

Leo’s family will leave his body of work

intrigue me. Are they real planes, big

with Arts Project Australia for viewing

planes or model planes? I’m not sure

and sale. But that is not all I learnt on

and the titles don’t help me because

a Wednesday afternoon in Northcote.

they are Untitled. But that’s the point.

I also learnt that these artists are never

No artist is made to do anything at Arts

told what to paint, never told how to

Project Australia and if you don’t want

paint and never told what to paint with.

a title it remains untitled because this

This goes to the heart of Arts Project

place in Northcote is where individuals

Australia and explains why the output is

are nurtured not governed.

I

always

learn

so very rich, very human and in terms of output, quite breathtaking. And this is

John C R Abrecht

what I have felt but never understood,

CEO

until that Wednesday, with every artist

Leonard Joel

‘What I learnt in Northcote on Wednesday’ EXHIBITION LEO CUSSEN: GOLDEN YEARS 16 September - 21 October 2017

OPENING: 16 September at 3pm VENUE Arts Project Australia 24 High Street Northcote, VIC 3070

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THE 22ND REPORT #6 A VOLUNTARY POLICY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF AUCTION TRADE IN RHINOCEROS HORN AND ELEPHANT IVORY

This month, Leonard Joel will present its voluntary policy position on the cessation of auction trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn to the global stage when Managing Director, John Albrecht attends an international auction summit, in Boston hosted by our online bidding partner, Invaluable.

The event will bring together representatives from the world’s top auction houses in one place to exchange ideas, discuss best practices and propel the future of the industry forward.

As we strive to spread the word and encourage others in the industry to adopt the same policy, we wanted to share with you, our clients, details of the voluntary position we undertook on 1 January 2016.

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DEFINITIONS

9.

We are happy to sit down and review our policy and its implementation every

Ivory means any tooth or tusk composed of ivory from any species of elephant or mammoth,

December with IFAW for 2017 and 2018.

or any piece thereof, whether raw ivory or worked ivory, or made into, or part of, an ivory

10.

We are committed to positioning ourselves as a market leader in Australia and

article.

working with IFAW in Australia to inspire change within our industry and

private client thinking.

Worked ivory is ivory that has been carved, shaped or processed, either fully or partially.

This expression does not include whole tusks in any form, except where the whole surface

POLICY CRITERIA

has been carved.

Non-worked or raw ivory includes all whole elephant tusks, polished or unpolished and in any form whatsoever, and all elephant ivory in cut pieces, polished or unpolished and howsoever changed from its original form, except for ‘worked ivory’.

Wholly, primarily or partly ivory means an item made wholly or primarily of ivory whereby: I.

the ivory component or components account for more than 50% of the item

by volume and / or value; and

II. the ivory is not raw.

Incidentally ivory means an ivory item whereby: I.

the ivory is a fixed or integral componentor components of a larger

manufactured or handcrafted item and is not in its current form the primary

source of the value of the item, that is, the ivory does not account for more

than 50% of the value of the item; and

Part A: Trade in “Wholly, primarily or partly ivory” Trade in “Wholly, primarily or partly ivory” shall only occur where the following criteria are met: I.

The item is deemed by a competent expert or authority to have been

manufactured or produced prior to 1921; and

II. statutory declarations are obtained from the owner prior to viewing and /

or date of the auction. These are to be submitted to the Federal

Department of Environment and Energy prior to the auction and approval

from the Federal Department of Environment and Energy is received by

Leonard Joel prior to the auction date for the item to be sold otherwise it

is to be withdrawn from sale; and

III. supporting documentation is provided at time of consignment which may

include (but is not limited to) letters, dateable photos, original receipts,

wills, certificates of authenticity, CITES permits, radio-carbon dating (to

determine age); and

II. the ivory is not raw; and

IV. supporting documentation and statutory declarations are listed /

III. the manufactured or handcrafted item is not made wholly or primarily of

referenced in auction catalogues and made available for inspection prior

ivory, that is the ivory component or components do not account for more

to auction.

than 50% of the item by volume; and

IV. the total weight of the ivory component or components is less than

200 grams.

Part B: Trade in “incidentally ivory” Trade in “incidentally ivory” shall only occur where the following criteria are met: I.

The item was manufactured or handcrafted prior to 1921; and

Musical instruments means items including keyboard instruments, with ivory keys,

II. statutory declarations are obtained from the owner prior to viewing and /

stringed instruments and bows with ivory parts or decorations, and bagpipes, bassoons

or date of the auction. These are to be submitted to the Federal

and other wind instruments with ivory trim, where the ivory component is considered to be

Department of Environment and Energy prior to the auction and approval

incidentally ivory.

from the Federal Department of Environment and Energy is received by

Serving ware and cutlery means items including teapots, knives, utensils, servers etc

Leonard Joel prior to the auction date for the item to be sold otherwise it

is to be withdrawn from sale; and

where ivory is a fixed or integral component of a larger item and considered to be incidentally ivory.

III. supporting documentation is provided at time of consignment, which may

Rhinoceros horn means the horn, or any piece thereof, of any species of rhinoceros.

include (but is not limited to) letters, dateable photos, original receipts,

wills, certificates of authenticity, CITES permits, radio-carbon dating (to

determine age); and

IV. supporting documentation and statutory declarations are listed /

POLICY 1.

Implement a complete ban on trade in any rhino horn regardless of age,

effective immediately.

2.

Implement a complete ban on trade in any un-worked ivory regardless of

age, effective immediately.

3.

From 1st January 2017 implement a ban on trade in any worked ivory, such

that trade in worked ivory shall only consist of items that are: a) “Wholly, primarily or partly ivory” and which meet the trade criteria set out in Part A of the policy criteria (for trade in “Wholly, primarily or partly ivory”); or

referenced in auction catalogues and made available for inspection prior

to auction.

Part C: Trade in “Musical instruments” and / or “Serving ware and cutlery” Trade in “musical instruments” shall only occur where the following criteria are met: I.

The musical instrument was manufactured or handcrafted before 1975; and

II.

the ivory component of the item is considered to be incidentally ivory; and

III.

statutory declarations are obtained from the owner prior to viewing and / or date of the auction. These are to be submitted to the Federal Department of

b) “incidentally ivory” and which meet the trade criteria set out in Part B of the

Environment and Energy prior to the auction and approval from the Federal

policy criteria (for trade in “Incidentally ivory”); or

Department of Environment and Energy is received by Leonard Joel prior to

c) “musical instruments” or “serving ware and cutlery” and which meet

the auction date for the item to be sold otherwise it is to be withdrawn from

the trade criteria set out in Part C of the policy criteria (for trade in “Musical Instruments” and “serving ware and cutlery”).

4.

sale; and IV.

Agree to a complete phasing out of trade in ivory

include (but is not limited to) letters, dateable photos, original receipts, wills,

considered “Wholly, primarily or partly ivory” by 1st

January 2019. This 24 month period will enable harmonisation of this new

policy with the commercial and human resource issues facing Leonard Joel;

5.

From 1st January 2019, trade only in worked ivory that is:

a) “incidentally ivory” and which meet the trade criteria set out in Part B of

supporting documentation is provided at time of consignment, which may

the policy criteria (for trade in “incidentally ivory”); or

b) “musical instruments” or “serving ware and cutlery” and which

meet the trade criteria set out in Part C of the policy criteria (for trade in

“Musical Instruments” or “serving ware and cutlery”).

6.

Leonard Joel will embrace best-practice processes around communication

of general information, provenance and public education. To satisfy this we

will agree with IFAW standard permanent information on our website easily

accessed via a link, a standard protocol with sellers when receiving items, clear

presentation of relevant information of items prior to auction and a standard

approach to satisfying regulatory authorities / statutes.

7.

Best practice processes will include making available relevant documents

pertaining to provenance of all items offered for sale, ensuring we apply a

professional and expert filter to all consignments to eliminate non-compliant

items and make available via our communication platforms our agreed policy

which will include educational material on the subject of protection of

endangered species.

8.

For single collections we are offered where a component is ivory or horn that

does not comply with our policy we will not offer these items for sale. We may

direct these clients to a third party and not for Leonard Joel profit.

certificates of authenticity, CITES permits, radio-carbon dating (to determine age); and V.

supporting documentation and statutory declarations are listed / referenced in auction catalogues and made available for inspection prior to auction.

Trade in “serving ware and cutlery” shall only occur where the following criteria are met: I.

The item in question was manufactured or handcrafted before 1975; and

II.

the ivory component of the item is considered to be incidentally ivory; and

III.

statutory declarations are obtained from the owner prior to viewing and / or date of the auction. These are to be submitted to the Federal Department of Environment and Energy prior to the auction and approval from the Federal Department of Environment and Energy is received by Leonard Joel prior to the auction date for the item to be sold otherwise it is to be withdrawn from sale; and

IV. supporting documentation is provided at time of consignment, which may include (but is not limited to) letters, dateable photos, original receipts, wills, certificates of authenticity, CITES permits, radio-carbon dating (to determine age); and V. supporting documentation and statutory declarations are listed / referenced in auction catalogues and made available for inspection prior to auction.

Leonard Joel

1st January 2017

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BUYING AT AUCTION. IT’S SIMPLE, REALLY! Browse With regular auctions in Contemporary Art,

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Stay up to date with news, events, insights and auctions via our e-newsletter and social media platforms.

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 Bid online and in real time, from wherever you are. All of our auctions are available for online bidding via our online bidding platform partner, Invaluable, which you can access via our website.

2. ABSENTEE OR TELEPHONE BIDS

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3. BID IN PERSON All of our auctions are open to the public and you are more than welcome to attend if you are in Melbourne or Sydney. If you’re the successful bidder, you’ll be sent an invoice via email after the auction, and then you can

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