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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We look forward to welcoming you to one of our auctions very soon.
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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
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share my journey and my policy to such
platform, allowed me to distribute to
houses will consider the embrace of our
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the 150 strong audience of auctioneers
policy that in a complex environment
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from around the world our voluntary
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less brave corporate entity could have
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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
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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
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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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Managing Director 03 8825 5619 john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au
National Head of Private
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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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THE GRAHAM GEDDES COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT ANTIQUES & OBJECTS
THE GRAHAM GEDDES COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT ANTIQUES & OBJECTS
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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
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SOLD $930 IBP
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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.
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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
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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
ABOUT CEASING THE TRADE IN
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
CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT
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
TO BE LAUNCHED IN NEW YORK?
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
of film and popular culture. With a
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
from the tropes and personalities of
showing at Arts Project Australia until
Hollywood, as well as familial instances
21 October.
and life circumstances. This survey show explores the artist’s oeuvre, highlighting
LEO CUSSEN: GOLDEN YEARS is
four key themes: Hollywood, Popular
curated by Sim Luttin and is proudly
Culture, Text and Early Years.
supported by Leonard Joel with a full
gations,
these the
thematic
show
investi-
highlights
the
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Cussen refined his distinct style over
Alongside
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colour series catalogue that features an essay by Kirsty Grant.
personality behind the works. When discussing Cussen and his work, David
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