LEONARD, issue 64, October 2017

ISSUE 64 OCTOBER 2017

MELBOURNE

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SYDNEY

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LONDON

Forthcoming Auctions Women Artists: 1900s - 1960s Thursday 12th October 2017 – 2pm MELBOURNE

International Design & Applied Arts Thursday 12th October 2017 – 6pm MELBOURNE

Melbourne Cup Auction Thursday 2nd November 2017 – 10am MELBOURNE

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

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

FRONT COVER LOT 145 (Detail) A PAIR OF WEDGWOOD JASPER WARE CANOPIC JARS CIRCA 1866 $12,000-15,000 Auction 12 October 6pm International Design & Applied Arts

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258 A SUBSTANTIAL CHINESE BLUE & WHITE ‘SOLDIER’ VASE $3,000 - 6,000 Auction 12 October 6pm International Design & Applied Arts

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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 JEWELS John D’Agata, National Head of Department 03 8825 5605 | john.dagata@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 the country 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 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 COLLECTABLES Allison Therrien, Manager 03 8825 5625 | allison.thierry@leonardjoel.com.au LUXURY Bethany McGougan, Manager 03 8825 5645 | bethany.mcgougan@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

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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

A MEDIUM CLASSIC FLAP

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne VIC 3141

HANDBAG BY CHANEL

Telephone: 03 9826 4333

SOLD $5,208 IBP

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

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Julia Finlayson | Emily O’Brien Photography

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BOSTON IVORY In Boston, on 7 September I had the

cessation of the trade in these materials;

followed presented both arguments

forum. So, to Rob Weisberg, CEO

honour of sitting on a conference

a cessation that we at Leonard Joel

,for and against the auction trade in

of Invaluable, and his USA team and

panel that discussed the auction trade

have embraced. Of the 100 brochures

these materials, and in every sense the

Angus MacGregor, their representative

in elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn.

I brought to Boston in my carry-on

discussion and debate was a lively one.

in Australia & New Zealand, for ensuring

Equally poignant was the fact that

luggage some 69 were retained by

The opportunity to bring the Leonard

our voice was heard loud and clear on

Invaluable, the conference organiser

auctioneers from around the world

Joel position to a global audience, with

this issue, I thank you all. To be able to

and preeminent global online auction

and my hope is that other auction

the support of Invaluable was one of the

share my journey and my policy to such

platform, allowed me to distribute to

houses will consider the embrace of our

most memorable moments in my career

a focused audience was a great gesture

the 150 strong audience of auctioneers

policy that in a complex environment

as an auctioneer and human being and

on Invaluable’s part and one that a

from around the world our voluntary

is actually a rather simple decision

I cannot complete this foreword without

less brave corporate entity could have

policy position brochure on the staged

to make. The panel discussion that

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ignored or sanitised. They didn’t!

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FINE ART

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

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

ABIE LOY KEMARRE (born 1972) Bush Leaf Dreaming 2010 acrylic on Belgian linen, 242.5 x 243cm

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SOLD $18,600 IBP

VIDA LAHEY (1882-1968) Bruges oil on board, 20.5 x 28cm

HUGH SAWREY (1923-1999) Blue Water Boats Southport QLD oil on canvas, 64.5 x 89.5cm

SOLD $8,680 IBP

SOLD $10,540 IBP

September Fine Art There was certainly no haziness to the the Water (lot 55) at nearly four times Vida Lahey (lot 1) sold for $8,680 nearly super scaled masterpiece, achieved trajectory of our September Fine Art pre-sale

expectations.

The

the highest result at $18,600 attesting

classic double its estimate.

auction - it was clear that the fire that brigade continued their forward march The other story of the night was the to the expanding appreciation of the fans the flames of desire for Traditional with Harold Septimus Power’s Children demonstrable

rise

in

demand

for fine, lyrical and contemporary style that

art continues to be well stoked. Works by amongst the Trees (lot 195) eclipsing its Indigenous art with the warm glow of characterises this region. classic artists, including Walter Withers, high estimate of $5,000 to fetch $9,920. recovery casting its light most clearly Hans Heysen, David Boyd and Pro Hart, Contenders for Frederick McCubbin’s Ti- on the artists of Utopia. Over the last that featured in the first twenty lots met Tree Study (lot 57) clearly disagreed with decade it is true that there has been Sophie Ullin with competitive bidding and led to the sentiment that “you can’t see the perennial support for work by its leaders, National Head of Art fulsome results. Nonetheless, perhaps wood for the trees” vigorously taking the Emily Kngwarreye, Kathleen Petyarre with a view to keeping the room on its bidding to $39,680.

and Minnie Pwerle, albeit at fluctuating

toes, there was the odd bout of contrary Strong results were achieved by the price levels. What was encouraging behaviour whereby a less characteristic female flagbearers of Modernism setting in this auction was not that all six of maritime subject by Hugh Sawrey, a radiant tone for our 12 October Womens Minnie’s lots sold, but rather that other Waterboats, Southport Queensland (lot Artists auction;

collectors for Clarice artists’s works, including those by her

10), made a splash selling on the crest of Beckett’s Evening Scene (lot 66) had to sister, Emily Pwerle, were sought with it’s estimate for $10,540.

reach towards the stars to bring some Awelye (lot 36) hammered for $3,000.

The trail blazing result of the night was moon shine into their home, eventuating Moreover, Abie Loy Kemarre’s Bush $19,840 for J.H. Scheltema’s Cattle by in a sale of $42,160. Likewise, Bruges by Leaf Dreaming (lot 224), a stunning,

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JEWELS The Allure Of The Diamond Last month’s auction once again proved that the allure of the diamond never fades. We are now seeking entries for our November auction. Please contact us for a complimentary appraisal.

Enquiries John D’Agata, National Head of Jewellery 03 8825 5605 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING

SOLD $24,800 IBP

A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING

SOLD $12,400 IBP

AN IMPRESSIVE SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING

A DIAMOND RING BY CALLEIJA

SOLD $62,000 IBP

SOLD $31,000 IBP

ENTRIES INVITED FOR JEWELS AUCTION 27 NOVEMBER 2017

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Pearls From Broome Over 400 lots were offered at auction

by Leonard Joel last month, from the inventory liquidation of Anastasia’s Pearl Gallery, Broome. The auction attracted a huge level of interest and was 100% sold, realising a total of $130,500. A few of the highlights are pictured here.

A STRAND OF SOUTH PEARLS

SOLD $2,232 IBP

A STRAND OF GRADUATED TAHITIAN PEARLS

SOLD $2,480 IBP

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INTERNATIONAL DESIGN& APPLIED ARTS

250 A RARE PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMELLED PORCELAIN JARS TAKEUCHI CHUBEI, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), 19TH CENTURY $15,000-20,000

Melbourne Auction Thursday 12 October 2017, 6pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141

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Melbourne Viewing Saturday 7 October 2017 10am-4pm Wednesday 11 October 2017 9am-8pm Thursday 12 October 2017 10am-4pm

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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1 A CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF CROUCHING VENUS ON PEDESTAL AFTER THE ANTIQUE, SIGNED P. BARRANTI, FLORENCE, 19TH CENTURY $3,000-4,000

Treasures from near and far Collectors and investors will be pleased

Chubei. Chubei was particularly well-

with the broad selection on offer in our

known for his complicated Totai-Jippo

International Design & Applied Arts

(enamelled works on porcelain). His

auction, with a range of categories

works were exhibited and awarded

including

sculpture,

in the Naikoku Kangyo Hakurankai

furnishings,

(National Industrial Exposition) Japan,

sterling silver and fine furniture, all

as well as being exhibited at several

sourced for our Melbourne auction on

international expositions.

12 October.

Locally, from a Melbourne based Dutch

From Perth, we showcase an impressive

family, comes a collection of continental

British silver collection (lots 33-66),

silver (lots 85-108), ranging from the

amassed over many years and purchased

18th century to 20th century.

predominantly from the silver vaults in

It is with great excitement that we offer

London. Highlights within this collection

this conglomeration of decorative arts

include a fine sterling silver hot water

from all over Australia, in Melbourne.

fine

architectural

porcelain, outdoor

jug & stand by Paul Storr (lot 41) and a Paul Storr meat dish & mazarine (lot 40).

Chiara Curcio

Unearthed from a private collection

Associate Head of International Design

in Tasmania is a rare pair of cloisonnĂŠ

& Applied Arts

jars (lot 250) by revered maker Takeuchi

145 A PAIR OF WEDGWOOD JASPER WARE CANOPIC JARS CIRCA 1866 $12,000-15,000

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MODERN DESIGN

Enquiries GERRIT RIETVELD UTRECHT 637 ARMCHAIR FOR CASSINA $4,000 - 5,000

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

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The Cassina Collection Renowned Italian manufacturer, Cassina celebrates its 90th year this year and remains true to its original vision, still producing some of the most innovative GERRIT RIETVELD 280 ZIG ZAG CHAIR FOR CASSINA $800 - 1,000

classic,

modern

and

contemporary

designs

of

20th

century

the

and

distributing them around the world.

We are very excited to present The Cassina Collection which features twenty impressive pieces, in our November Modern Design auction.

Highlights include the ‘Zig Zag’ chair designed by Gerrit T. Reitveld in 1934 and produced exclusively by Cassina since 1973 to the present day; leather sofas designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, beautiful chairs by Arne Jacobsen, not to mention the classic Nuvola bookshelf by Italian master Vico Magistretti.

This auction presents a rare opportunity to acquire some of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, designed by FRANCO ALBINI 832 LOUISA SMALL CHAIR FOR CASSINA $600 - 700

pioneers of the modernist movement and produced by Italy’s finest manufacturer of high end design.

Browse the online catalogue from Friday 13 October at leonardjoel.com.au Anna Grassham Modern Design Specialist

PIERO LISSONI 184 EVE CHAIR FOR CASSINA $600 - 700

GERRIT RIETVELD UTRECHT 637 ARMCHAIR FOR CASSINA $1,500 - 2,000

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PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Since January 2010, Leonard Joel has successfully managed the auctions of over 60 collections, comprising almost 15,000 lots sold to over 4,000 successful bidders.

The Decorative Arts Collection of the late J.O. Fairfax AC sold for over $1.74 million in a thrilling two day auction in Sydney.

Contact us for a confidential appraisal of your private collection.

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John Albrecht

Robert WIlliams

Managing Director 03 8825 5619 john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au

National Head of Private

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Collections & Sydney Office 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

Important Private Collections at Leonard Joel

The Qantas Medal Group Sold to QANTAS for $256,000

The Menzies Family Sword Sold for $91,500

The Pro Hart Collection Sold for $1,606,008

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Viewing at 877 High Street, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia Saturday 8 September 2012 10am – 5pm Sunday 9 September 2012 10am – 5pm Monday 10 September 2012 10am – 5pm Tuesday 11 September 2012 10am – 5pm Wednesday 12 September 2012 10am – 8pm Thursday 13 September 2012 10am – 8pm Friday 14 September 2012 10am – 5pm

No Viewing Auction Days

THE GRAHAM GEDDES COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT ANTIQUES & OBJECTS

THE GRAHAM GEDDES COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT ANTIQUES & OBJECTS

Enquiries Guy Cairnduff Head of The Specialist Collector +61 (0) 3 8825 5611 / +61 (0) 407 828 137 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au Liza Hallam Specialist Assistant +61 (0) 3 8825 5626 liza.hallam@leonardjoel.com.au

Information for Buyers To assist prospective purchasers a summary of our conditions of business is available on page 194, followed by our general conditions on page 196.

Bids +61 (0) 3 9826 4333 +61 (0) 3 9826 4544 fax info@leonardjoel.com.au (email bids will only be accepted at this address, using the absentee/telephone bidding form and must include the bidder’s full name and postal address) Please note that bids should be submitted no later than the day prior to the sale.

New bidders must also provide proof of identity when submitting bids. Failure to do this may result in your bids not being processed.

SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2012 SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2012 MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2012

Please note live internet bidding will be available for this auction at artfact.com AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 5 ISSUE 19 CATALOGUE $20

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Front Cover Illustration 190 AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN PAINTED, IVORY INLAID EBONY AND EBONISED CABINET*, CIRCA 1860 $46,000 - 55,000 Opposite Page 20 A PAIR OF LOUIS XV FLOOR STANDING GILTWOOD FIGURAL CANDELABRA, LATE 18TH CENTURY $6,000 - 8,000

The Graham Geddes Collection Sold for $2,121,000

The Estate of Colin Lanceley 140% sold by value and 96% sold by volume

The Thomas Vroom Collection Sold for $912,000

A Collection for all Australians

THE RON BARASSI COLLECTION AUCTION SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2016

THE KOZMINSKY COLLECTION AUCTION SATURDAY 4 MARCH 2017

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The Ron Barassi Collection Sold for public benefit for an Australian record price

The Kozminsky Collection Sold for $1,245,468

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Opera Australia Costumes & Memorabilia Sold for $330,000

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1900S - 1960S

WOMEN ARTISTS

DORRIT BLACK (1891-1951) Air Travel 2: Coconut Palms (1947-49) colour linocut on thin cream oriental wove paper 27 x 17cm $18,000-24,000

INSPIRATION FROM OVERSEAS Many of the artists featured in this auction experiences and exposure by studying at develop her own distinct style revealing the studied and travelled overseas, taking André Lhote’s Academy and working with inspiration she had drawn from Japanese inspiration from the art, architecture and Albert Gleizes.

In 1930 Dorrit settled back in Adelaide and Air Travel 2: Coconut Palms 1947-49 bears

cultures they encountered.

Dorothea

Foster

(Dorrit)

woodcuts and Cubism.

Black

(1891- marked her return with the first of several eloquent testament to this significant

1951), considered a pioneer of Australian solo shows in Sydney. She also exhibited chapter of Dorrit’s oeuvre. The second modernism, studied print-making under with The Group of Seven alongside fellow of four linocuts from the Air Travel series, Claude Flight at the Grosvenor School of modernists Roy de Maistre and Grace it is the very first time that this work has Art in London, alongside her peer Ethel Crowley.

been offered at auction, making it a rare

Spowers (also featured in this sale). She later Upon the foundations of her European opportunity, indeed. moved to Paris, gathering more influential artistic experiences, Dorrit now began to

Melbourne Auction Thursday 12 October 2017, 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141

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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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Hounds and Hares: Bambi Shmith - Countess of Harewood, University of Melbourne 1957

Crusade: Helen Homewood on the steps of Parliament House, Melbourne 1961

Charade : Graeme Jones, Robyn Fong and Lucinda Wills, National Gallery of Victoria 1972

Evening Silhouette: Pauline Kiernan 1956

No. 84: Helen Homewood, Eastern Markets 1956

Double Portrait: Di Young, National Gallery of Victoria 1966

Roman Holiday: Janice Wakely and Carla Baldaracch 1958

EXHIBITION | 11- 20 OCTOBER For more than four decades, photographer Bruno Benini captured images of elegance and contemporaneity for the fashion forward and sartorial classicists alike. When he picked up his camera in the 1950s little did he realise that he was creating a valuable visual archive of Australia’s cultural and social history that would join those of his post-war peers Wolfgang Sievers and Helmut Newton in its significance.

Benini’s photographic

collection is now held by the Powerhouse, Sydney who honoured him with a retrospective Creating the Look: Benini and Fashion Photography in 2010. Leonard Joel in collaboration with Hazel Benini is excited to

BRUNO BENINI 10 X 10

Taking the Lead: Margo McKendry, Fitzroy Gardens 1961

SELLING EXHIBITION

Evening Silhouette: Pauline Kiernan 1956

announce the very special release of 10 large format photographs from the Benini Estate in a limited edition of ten in this inaugural selling exhibition.

Queen: Catherine Patchell and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo’s The Banquet of Cleopatra 1744, National Gallery of Victoria 1956

Enquiries Sophie Ullin, National Head of Art

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SPECIALIST PRINTS

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL (born 1960) The Garden at St Kevins 1987 handcoloured woodblock print A/P

Our

recent

Specialist

Prints

auction

88.5 x 58cm

SOLD $19,840 IBP

in September showcased the work of Australian and international artists and spanned the traditional through to the modern and contemporary, with artists including

Norman

Lindsay,

Cressida

Campbell and high profile international artist Damien Hirst to name a few.

We are now accepting entries for our next auction. Please contact us if you are thinking of selling and would like 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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SIDECAR WIND-UP TOY WITH TWO JAPANESE SOLDIERS, C1940S BY T.N MADE IN JAPAN

A LARGE ANCESTRAL FIGURE

SOLD $2,356 IBP

Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

SOLD $1,364 IBP

A MECCANO 94CM ELECTRIC FERRIS WHEEL

SOLD $868 IBP

The demand for vintage model trains, toys

A LUXURY DUNHILL MONOPOLY SET LONDON, 1975

continues to endure and our most recent

SOLD $3,410 IBP

auction saw the collection of enthusiast and expert in his field, Martin Bodinar, attract interest far and wide. A selection of these

COLLECTABLES

A TIN MOTORCYCLE WITH

and other highlights from the auction are illustrated here.

We are now accepting entries for our next auction. Please contact us if you are thinking of selling for a complimentary valuation.

Enquiries Allison Thierrien Collectables Manager A KARL NIEDT GERMAN VIOLIN, CIRCA 1924 WITH ORIGINAL CASE

03 8825 5625 maxine.winning@leonardjoel.com.au

SOLD $930 IBP

ENTRIES INVITED FOR COLLECTABLES AUCTION 7 DECEMBER 2017

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SPECIALIST RUGS

A SUPERFINE ISFAHAN PURE PERSIAN CASPIAN SILK GROUND

SOLD $7,192 IBP

TEXTURE AND DESIGN Rugs and carpets have long adorned was over 80% sold and realised almost the secondary market. Being an auction the colour of the walls. With advances of our homes but recently, we have seen $110,000.

house

synonymous

with

value

and comfort, low maintenance and versatility

an increased demand and a significant Rugs have always been coveted and quality, we are pleased to offer a wide a new rug can be the solution to any growth in sales, particularly in the past displayed in luxury showrooms and range of rugs at affordable price points.

renovator.

year and most recently, on 21 September galleries, offering handmade and finely For those looking to brighten their when we featured a boutique specialist knotted masterpieces at the starting home or work space, rugs offer an easy, rug auction as part of our regular price of a small car. With the rise in the aesthetic solution, allowing a space to be Chiara Curcio Thursday auction.

property market is it no surprise to see personalisaed or refreshed without the Associate Head of International Design

Featuring only 57 rugs the auction the birth of our specialist rug category in disruption of new furniture or changing & Applied Arts

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The flora and fauna of this country has

Australia in both material and artistic

influenced many artists, from indigenous

vision.

to contemporary, and the phrase ‘you

Since

beaut country’, which pays tribute to

carpenters have continued to embrace

it, hails from one of our country’s best-

the principles and practices of their

loved artists, John Olsen, and was the

creative forebears.

title of his recent retrospective at the

If

NGV.

‘Australiana’ as we are, then join us for

When the Commonwealth was formed,

our forthcoming auction on 9 November

Australia’s supply of materials and

to celebrate the creativity inspired by this

equipment was reliant on British import

‘beaut country’ and if you have a piece

and design. However, from Federation

or collection that you would like to be

onwards, Australia’s natural wealth of

part of this auction, then please contact

native beauty was embraced into the

me for a complimentary valuation.

then,

you

are

potters,

as

painters,

enthusiastic

and

about

motifs, craft and design work of artists,

MARGUERITE MAHOOD RARE EARTHENWARE FIGURE

and the use of local materials became

SOLD $14,640 IBP

increasingly popular.

Enquiries

Fast-forward five years to 1906, in the

Maxine Winning

sleepy and now extremely affluent

Manager, Objects, Books &

harbour side town of Mosman, six local

Collectables

artists formed the Society of Arts and

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Crafts of New South Wales in a bid to

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develop and foster crafts unique to

AUSTRALIANA

‘YOU BEAUT COUNTRY’

AUSTRALIAN POKERWORK KOOKABURRA VASE WITH GLASS INSET

SOLD $195 IBP

AN AUSTRALIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS POKER WORK BOOK STAND

BENDIGO POTTERY CHEESE BELL AND COVER, CHRYSANTHEMUM PATTERN, REPAIRED, GREEN GROUND

SOLD $366 IBP

SOLD $1,342 IBP

ENTRIES INVITED FOR AUSTRALIANA AUCTION 9 NOVEMBER 2017

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SPORTING MEMORABILIA

‘HEUER’ STOPWATCH USED

BY ST KILDA TIMEKEEPER, FRED FARRELL IN THE 1966 GRAND FINAL $1,500-2,000

GRAND FINAL GEMS We are delighted to announce that

Also in the December auction is a

races and watching a Gary Cooper

Enquiries

our forthcoming Sporting Memorabilia

WW2 envelope with the earliest known

movie.

Max Williamson

auction will feature several Grand Final

cartoon by the Herald Sun’s famous

gems including the ‘Heuer’ stopwatch

cartoonist, WEG. Drawn by WEG when

WEG, whose full name was William Ellis

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used by St Kilda timekeeper, Fred Farrell

he was a 20 year old soldier serving in

Green, was well-known for his VFL/AFL

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in the 1966 Grand Final. Fred sounded

the Australian Army in New Guinea,

Grand Final posters from 1954 until

his famous ‘ten toot’ victory tune on

the cartoon portrays a Digger with the

his death in 2008. He was a political

the MCG siren to end the match and

caption ‘WHEN THIS B____Y WAR IS

cartoonist for the Herald for over 40

the one point victory in 1966 remains St

OVER!!’, and illustrates some of the

years, and received a Medal of Order of

Kilda’s only premiership.

things a young soldier might think about

Australia in 2001.

Estimate: $1,500-2,000

while at war - sleeping in his own bed,

Estimate: $200-$400

Head of Sporting Memorabilia

eating and drinking well, going to the

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VALUATIONS What's it worth?

VALUATION EVENING | WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER 6-8PM Leonard Joel will be hosting monthly Valuation Evenings from Wednesday 4 October.

Join us from 5-8pm for complimentary auction valuations on the first Wednesday of every month.

SPEAK TO THE EXPERTS WHO KNOW HOW TO VALUE.

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THE 22ND REPORT #7

IN CONVERSATION

WITH ARTISTS & CONSERVATIONISTS GILLIE & MARC PASSIONATE

worked with Jane Goodall in Tanzania,

conservation,” said Marc.

“We’re thrilled that Nat Geo Wild is

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helping with famine relief and conducting

The mission of artists Gillie and Marc’s

a sponsor, and will be broadcasting

ELEPHANT

behavioral research on chimpanzees.

interactive art installation – The Last Three

the launch event, as well as exclusive

HORN. WE KNOW THAT YOU TOO

“Our mission is to raise awareness around

– is to inspire, educate, and mobilize a

behind the scenes footage of Marc and

FEEL PASSIONATELY ABOUT THIS

conservation while working to protect all

global community to raise their voices,

I creating the sculpture. Inde, the world

ISSUE. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS

the magnificent creates that inhabit the

and affect real change against rhino horn

leader in virtual reality, is also a major

ON THIS CAMPAIGN?

earth. We hope to provide people with a

sales. From a population of 40,000 there

sponsor. They’re bringing the project to

“We think it’s fantastic!” said Marc.

chance to learn and interact with animals

are only three northern white rhinos

life through interactive technology, that

“We’re proud to be associated with

through our work, no matter where they

left, making them the rarest animal on

will let New York residents see the rhinos

Leonard Joel, especially in the face

live. The idea is to help forge a special

earth. Their names are Sudan, Najin

come to life in their city! We’re beyond

of their current conservation efforts,”

bond and deeper understanding that

and Fatu. The Last Three will create a

humbled by the number of incredible

agreed Gillie, “It’s fantastic to see the art

may not have existed before,” Marc

legacy of their lives to save future rhino

people, media outlets and companies

world getting behind such an important

explains.

species from extinction. Rhino horns are

who are getting involved to save rhinos,”

cause.”

The artists’ passion for rhinos in particular

worth more than their weight in gold,

added Gillie.

“The beauty of animals and wildlife has

started about 10 years ago, when they

so Sudan, Najin, and Fatu are under

With your help, Gillie and Marc can

inspired thousands of artists around the

created a series of endangered black

constant threat from armies of poachers.

create an even bigger impact that will do

world, ourselves included. It’s important

rhinos for Dumbo Zoo. Learning about

Gillie and Marc’s incredible sculpture will

a lot of good in the world!

we protect and care for it. Clearly,

the plight of the rhinos through this

be used to raise critical funds needed to

Help the artists collect their 1 million

Leonard Joel has a deep respect for

project had a major impact on Gillie and

protect the northern white rhinos, and to

#GoodbyeRhinos messages to create

that, and hopefully the changes they’re

Marc, who were inspired to create some

encourage participation in a petition for

a petition that will be used to stop the

making in ceasing ivory and rhino horn

of their biggest conservation efforts to

approaching Chinese and Vietnamese

demand for rhino horns. Save rhinos

trade continues to influence others,”

date!

governments

by quickly leaving your message at

Marc added.

In October last year, Gillie and Marc

demand for rhino horns.

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rhinos at Ol Pejeta Sanctuary in Kenya,

PASSION FOR CONSERVATION ARE

where they’re being cared for.

INTRINSICALLY INTERTWINED. WHEN

“While we were there, we saw the

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graveyard for thousands of mutilated

IN CONSERVATION?

rhinos. Now, there are only three left,

“Using our art is the best way we know

so we need to act fast. Gillie and I know

how to make a difference,” said Marc,

we have to make an even bigger impact

“Gillie and I have always been eco-

than before,” Marc explained, “so in

warriors. Love and conservation are the

January, we’re installing the biggest

foundations our art is built upon,”

rhino sculpture on earth in the heart of

Gillie grew up in Africa and would eagerly

New York City.”

draw pencil sketches of the animals around her, a sight she witnessed as a

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child forever changed her life. “When I

YOUR

was 10 years old, I witnessed the horrific

PARTICULAR THE RHINO SCULPTURE

killing of an elephant. Ever since, I

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decided to focus my time on protecting

“In January, 2018 we will be installing

innocent creates around the world,” said

the tallest rhino sculpture EVER made

Gillie, “It’s had a profound effect on my

in Astor Place, New York City. Gillie and

work.”

I are creating it to establish a legacy of

Before they joined forces, Marc was on

the planet’s last three Northern White

a similar path. In his early twenties, he

Rhinos, and raise awareness about rhino

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EXHIBITION | LEO CUSSEN: GOLDEN YEARS

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers 2007 pastel on paper | 57 x 38.5 cm Courtesy of Kay Ronec, Melbourne

Not titled 2009 pastel on paper | 57 x 39 cm Courtesy of Lynne Farrell and Greg Smith, Melbourne

By any measure, Leo Cussen was a

Hurlston, past Curator of Australian

quintessential artist, having dedicated

Art Exhibitions at the National Gallery

his life to creating incredibly expressive

of Victoria, once described Cussen’s

pastel artworks that revealed his love

pastels as “a complex manifestation

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of

penchant

Fred

expression. It is fresh and spontaneous

Astaire and Ginger Rogers mid-twirl,

but at the same time considered and

he revelled in capturing moments

deliberate. He is an artist of immense

from the Golden Age of Hollywood,

artistic energy who has an instinctive

creating artworks of great movement

ability to capture the essence of his

and beauty.

subjects.”

towards

depicting

conscious

and

subconscious

a 20-year career, seeking inspiration

LEO CUSSEN: GOLDEN YEARS is

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