ISSUE 65 NOVEMBER 2017
MELBOURNE
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SYDNEY
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LONDON
Forthcoming Auctions The Robert Herbert Collection of Seiko Wristwatches & Associated Items Wednesday 1 November 2017 – 6pm MELBOURNE
Melbourne Cup Auction Thursday 2 November 2017 – 11am MELBOURNE
Modern Design Thursday 2 November 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE
An Eclectic Library Thursday 16 November 2017 – 2pm MELBOURNE
Jewels Monday 27 November 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE
Fine Art Tuesday 28 November 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE
Luxury Thursday 30 November 2017 – 2pm
MELBOURNE
The Schlager Collection Monday 4 December 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE
Sporting Memorabilia Thursday 7 December 2017 – 11am MELBOURNE
Specialist Prints Thursday 7 December 2017 – 11.30am MELBOURNE
Collectables Thursday 7 December 2017 – 2pm MELBOURNE
International Design & Applied Arts Thursday 7 December 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE
Interiors & Jewellery Auction Every Thursday Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art Salon – 11.30am Objects & Collectables – 12pm 33 VICO MAGISTRETTI ‘114 NUVOLA’ BOOKCASE FOR CASSINA $2,000 - 3,000
MELBOURNE
FRONT COVER (Detail) A GOLD, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL BOX WITH MONOGRAM OF TSAR ALEXANDER II (1855-1881) $120,000 - 180,000 The Raymond Schlager Collection of Antique Jewellery
Modern Design Auctio, 2 November 6.30pm
Auction 4 December 6.30pm
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Welcome to Leonard Joel, or what we like to refer to as ‘the economy of beautiful things and interesting people’.
John Albrecht, National Head of Collections 03 8825 5619 | john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au Robert Williams, Head of Sydney Collections & Office 02 9362 9045 | robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au FINE ART Sophie Ullin, National Head of Department 03 8825 5609 | sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au
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. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our auctions very soon.
JEWELS John D’Agata, National Head of Department 03 8825 5605 | john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & APPLIED ARTS 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 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 03 8825 5643 | max.williamson@leonardjoel.com.au
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
AN ORIGINAL 1881 MELBOURNE CUP RACE-CARD $1,500 - 2,000
Telephone: 03 9826 4333
Melbourne Cup Auction, 2 November 11am
39 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney NSW 2025
SYDNEY Telephone: 02 9362 9045
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A STUNNING GOLD AND DIAMOND BRACELET $22,000 - 32,000
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‘ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHOPS IN THE WORLD’ When someone speaks to you of their
in Melbourne that can convey the
There have been many jewellers but
the most beautiful shops in the world. I
life; of an industry, a vibrant city and
excitement, change and glamour that
few purveyors of ‘fine jewels’, where
did not hear my father disagree.
a significant moment in time, you
was the Melbourne jewellery scene
every piece speaks of quality, design,
I am thrilled to be working closely
cannot help but become immersed and
from the 1960s until now. One was my
craftmanship and the finest of gems.
with Ray on offering this exquisite
nostalgic. This was my experience deep
father, Kurt Albrecht, now deceased and
In 1986, shortly after Ray opened his
collection at auction in December, and
inside the Block Arcade in Melbourne
the other is Raymond Schlager, who still
store, Schlager in Royal Arcade on Little
to be presenting the Schlager story,
on Monday 16th October when I met
lives and breathes his working hours in
Collins Street, Melbourne, I overheard
a story that is so very Melbourne, at
with Ray Schlager.
what is best described as high-end, and
a client at Kozminsky describing to my
Leonard Joel.
There are really only two people
often signature international jewellery.
late father, Kurt that Schlager was one of
JOHN ALBRECHT, MANAGING DIRECTOR LEONARD JOEL
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PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
AN IMPORTANT GOLD, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL BOX WITH MONOGRAM OF TSAR ALEXANDER II (1855-1881) $120,000 - 180,000
Melbourne Auction Monday 4 December 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141
Sydney Viewing Saturday 18 November 10am-4pm Sunday 19 November 10am-4pm 39 Queen Street, Woollahra, 2025
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 22 November 9am-8pm Thursday 23 November 10am-4pm Friday 24 November 10am-4pm Saturday 25 November 10am-4pm Sunday 26 November 10am-4pm Saturday 2 December 10am-4pm Sunday 3 December 10am-4pm Monday 4 December 10am-4pm
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Enquiries John D’Agata, National Head of Jewellery 03 8825 5605 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au
A THREE STONE DIAMOND RING $90,000 - 150,000
A DIAMOND BRACELET BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $80,000 - 120,000 A RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH $3,000 - 4,000
Announcing
THE SCHLAGER COLLECTION Leonard
Joel’s
Private
Collection with
rare
and
wonderful
treasures and objets as he ever was. He handles indeed a piece that will stand up to not
department is honoured to have been (the only items they could bring with pieces with a confidence (and a force) only rigorous aesthetic scrutiny but also, selected to manage this important them). Coming from war torn Europe that only comes when one understands to time! collection of antique jewellery from the they understood the value of precious proportion and construction of pieces house of Schlager, a jewels house and objects and gems and Ray in turn, soon that are not only beautiful and appealing, John Albrecht a name synonymous with rarity, history, recognised the need to return to school but are also expertly made, a feature Managing Director & Head of Private quality and craftmanship.
and learn about the original function of that is so often overlooked in this mostly Collections
As a young man, Ray Schlager was these rare objects, to acquire the skills to transient commercialism. already dealing with beautiful things restore them, and to reveal their artistry This collection presents an opportunity and meeting interesting people, some and rich histories.
to acquire a piece of history, a piece
of who were immigrants from Europe Today, Ray remains as interested in jewels of Ray’s passion and knowledge, and
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JEWELS
265 A DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL SUITE $8,000 - 12,000
Melbourne Auction Monday 27 November 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141
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Sydney Viewing Friday 18 November 10am-4pm Saturday 19 November 10am-4pm 39 Queen Street, Woollahra, 2025
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 22 November, 9am-8pm Thursday 23 November, 10am-4pm Friday 24 November, 10am-4pm Saturday 25 November, 10am-4pm Sunday 26 November, 10am-4pm
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Enquiries John D’Agata National Head of Jewellery 03 8825 5605 | 0408 355 339 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au
November Highlights A fine Columbian emerald and diamond cluster ring, a gold Rolex wristwatch, a diamond pendant brooch and earrings and an elegant diamond and cultured pearl necklace are just a few of the highlights of the forthcoming Jewels auction on 27 November. With over 400 pieces, this auction offers a variety of high quality jewels and wristwatches to capture the attention of the most discerning collectors, and those who are simply seeking to update their
115 A COLUMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING $30,000 - 40,000
collection! We invite you to view the online catalogue at leonardjoel.com.au and join us at the viewings in Sydney and Melbourne. John D’Agata National Head of Jewellery john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au
1 A DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH AND EARRINGS $2,600 - 3,800
405 A ROLEX YACHT MASTER GOLD WRISTWATCH $20,000 - 30,000
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FINE ART
HANS HEYSEN (1877-1968) Summer Lights, Flinders Ranges 1933 oil on canvas, 60 x 86cm $70,000 - 90,000
“I cannot help feeling that my heart lies with these men who see intense and almost religious beauty in simple Nature that surrounds us in the beauty of the skies and the mystery of the earth.” HANS HEYSEN
Melbourne Auction Tuesday 28 November at 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141
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Sydney Viewing Thursday 9 November, 10am-4pm Friday 10 November, 10am-4pm Saturday 11 November, 10am-4pm
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 22 November, 9am-8pm Thursday 23 November, 10am-4pm Friday 24 November, 10am-4pm Saturday 25 November, 10am-4pm Sunday 26 November, 10am-4pm Monday 27 November, 10am-4pm
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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
EMMANUEL PHILLIPS FOX (1865-1915) Young Girl oil on board, 34 x 25.5cm $12,000 - 16,000
RUPERT BUNNY (1864-1947) A Vase of Dahlias oil on canvas, 46 x 38cm $12,000 - 16,000
Traditional & Contemporary The German-born Australian painter where he and his family had settled. He of paintings as representing the “bare 28
November.
The
collection
also
Hans Heysen (1877-1968) is one of claimed that the mountains folded in on bones of landscapes”. For Heysen, it includes works by other Australian greats this
country’s
best-loved
most
artists.
influential
Heysen
and themselves, (in fact one of his paintings is was inspiring to paint the mountain such as Rupert Bunny, Emmanuel Phillips
migrated called “Folding Hills”) frozen like waves.
subject in sculptural terms set against Fox and Arthur Streeton.
to Australia in 1884 with his family and The Flinders Ranges inspired Heysen the brilliant blue sky and vivid yellow The auction also features a selection of quickly embraced the wild and rugged to reject the lush landscapes depicted ochre and red colours of the arid land. interesting contemporary works of art by landscape of his new home.
by other Australian artists such as Elioth Importantly too, Summer Lights, Flinders artists including Howard Arkley, Bruce
He began painting at the age of Gruner and Arthur Streeton. Whereas Ranges symbolises Heysen’s growing Armstrong and Brent Harris. fourteen and from 1929-1933, he made Streeton’s “Australia Felix” proclaimed awareness and acknowledgement of the the Flinders Ranges one of his major the pastoral wealth of Australia, Heysen Aboriginal presence which added depth subjects. He had first visited the region developed an antithetical view and chose and gravitas to his understanding of the Sophie Ullin National Head of Art
three years earlier and was fascinated to paint the region during the drought ancient land.
by the archaic nature of the landscape, season of which Summer Lights, Flinders This painting forms part of a private sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au and the barren hills that were in stark Ranges 1933 is a magnificent testament. collection
that
will
offered
in
our
contrast to the gentle Hahndorf scenery At the time, critics described this series forthcoming Fine Art auction on Tuesday With thanks to Dr. Helen Topliss.
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INTERNATIONAL DESIGN& APPLIED ARTS
A FINE SET OF FOUR GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER ENTRÉE DISHES & COVERS WILLIAM EATON, LONDON, CIRCA 1831
SOLD FOR $17,360
ENTRIES INVITED FOR INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & APPLIED ARTS FOR DECEMBER 2017
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Shining Sterling Silver The results for the sterling silver shone bright in our recent auction and with a 99% sold rate by value, it was by far our
A GEORGIAN OVAL STERLING SILVER MEAT DISH & MAZARINE PAUL STORR, LONDON, CIRCA 1806 & 1820
most popular category, with collectors
SOLD FOR $16,120
worldwide keen to acquire pieces by esteemed silver smiths such as Paul Storr and William Eaton. This matching set of exceptional quality was most likely commissioned by an English family of great wealth. Chiara Curcio Associate Head of International Design & Applied Arts
A FINE PAIR OF GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER SAUCE TUREENS & COVERS WILLIAM EATON, LONDON, CIRCA 1831
SOLD FOR $22,320
An Eclectic Library This
Melbourne
based
gentleman’s
collection of books, all in excellent condition, spans several popular collecting areas including travel and voyages, art, modern literature, science fiction, books about books, book-binding, fine printing and children’s books. Highlights include books published by the Vale Press, the Golden Cockerel Press and the Hogarth Press; first editions by Graham Greene, Gerald Murnane and Murray Bail; books illustrated by John Tenniel and Edward Ardizzone; and other important reference BEATRIX POTTER, THE TALE OF TIMMY TIPTOES Demy 16mo, dark green papered boards, lettered in white, arch-shaped coloured illustration tipped to upper board, within an arch-shaped panel in blind. Frederick Warne & Co., 1911. $700-900
GRAHAM GREENE THE QUIET AMERICAN London: William Heinemann, 1955. First U.K. edition. $400-500
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books relating to art and Australiana. This auction will take place in Melbourne on Thursday 16 November. 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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MODERN DESIGN
SCHULIM KRIMPER CABINET $4,000 - 6,000
Melbourne Auction Thursday 2 November at 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141
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Sydney Viewing (Selected highlights Only) Wednesday 1 November 10am-4pm
Melbourne Viewing Saturday 28 October 10am-4pm Sunday 29 October 10am-4pm Wednesday 1 November 9am-8pm
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Melbourne Enquiries Anna Grassham, Modern Design Specialist 03 8825 5637 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au
SPOILT FOR CHOICE This month’s Modern Design auction will see the many fans of this era spoilt for choice. As documented in last month’s issue of Leonard, we are very excited to be offering over 40 pieces from Cassina, the world-renowned Italian manufacturer of innovative and luxury design. However, as always, we endeavour to celebrate Australia’s favourite mid-century designers such as Schulim Krimper and Clement Meadmore. Highlights in this auction include an early Krimper cabinet and coffee table, along with a very rare CLEMENT MEADMORE LOUNGE CHAIR $1,200 - 1,800
Meadmore lounge chair. These
designers
continue
to
retain
a relevant and important position in Australia’s design history, and in the homes of the collectors and enthusiasts who treasure them. The catalogue for this auction can be viewed online at leonardjoel.com.au Anna Grassham Modern Design Specialist
SCHULIM KRIMPER CIRCULAR COFFEE TABLE $2,000 - 3,000
SCHULIM KRIMPER PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS $2,000 - 3,000
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SEIKO WATCHES
3 SEIKO CHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH, DAY DATE, STAINLESS STEEL CASE AND BANDS, MOVEMENT 6139-8020. CIRCA 1973. 38MM DIAMETER. $600 - 800
4 SEIKO TIME SONAR AUTOMATIC DAY DATE WRISTWATCH, STAINLESS STEEL CASE AND BANDS, MOVEMENT 7015-6010. CIRCA 1980-1989. 38MM DIAMETER. $800 - 1,000
6 SEIKO DIVERS AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH, DATE, STAINLESS 40MM CASE AND RUBBER BANDS, MOVEMENT 7002-7000.CIRCA 1991. 41MM DIAMETER. $400 - 600
A HOUSE OF EXQUISITE WORKMANSHIP It is hard to believe that the Seiko brand, so of a small car, such was the rarity and historically significant part of watch history and at Leonard Joel we are delighted to
precise in its feel when one utters the word complexity of miniaturised time.
and synonymous with Japanese precision For much of its history, the workshop was be offering The Robert Herbert Collection technology, finds its origins in 19th century completely
self-functioning
with
every of Seiko wristwatches, the largest vintage
part manufactured in-house. Outsourcing collection of Seiko watches ever offered at
Japan.
This article’s title is the translation of the was simply not part of the vocabulary of auction in Australia. founder’s second name for his company; in the organisation such was its complete If you have an interest in post-war design Japanese it was Seikosha. Later the name commitment to its craft.
and Japanese ‘cool’, this is the auction for
would be further shortened to the Seiko Seiko would later go on to invent and release you! we know today and that we have known the first quartz watch, the first digital watch The catalogue can be viewed online at for more than half a century as the great and the first kinetic watch that derives its leonardjoel.com.au power source from the natural movements
Japanese wristwatch innovator.
In 1924, the first wristwatch emerged from of the body powering the battery within.
John D’Agata
the workshop of Kintaro Hattori and at the Now in 2017, some 136 years after its National Head of Jewellery time its purchase price was the equivalent founding, Seiko remains a relevant and
Melbourne Auction Wednesday 1 November 6pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141
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Melbourne Viewing Saturday 28 October 10am-4pm Sunday 29 October 10am-4pm Wednesday 1 November 9am-8pm
Melbourne Enquiries John D’Agata, National Head of Jewellery 03 8825 5605 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au
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LUXURY
TRAVEL IN STYLE Our November Luxury Auction features a
selection
of
travel
luggage
and
accessories from some of the world’s finest fashion houses, with several leather briefcases and suitcases for the most sophisticated of travellers. This is exceptional and barely used briefcase by Louis Vuitton is one of the highlights of the auction which also includes pieces by Hermès and Chanel. The catalogue will be available to view online over the next few weeks at leonardjoel.com.au
A BISTEN BRIEFCASE BY LOUIS VUITTON $2,000 - 4,000
Melbourne Auction Thursday 30 November 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 22 November, 9am-8pm Thursday 23 November, 10am-4pm Friday 24 November, 10am-4pm Saturday 25 November, 10am-4pm Sunday 26 November, 10am-4pm Wednesday 29 November, 9am-8pm
Melbourne Enquiries Bethany McGougan 03 8825 5645 bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au
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CARICATURES
ALBERT RICARDO Paul Hogan ink on paper, 25 x 19cm $300 - 500
ICONIC CARICATURES BY ALBERT RICARDO Alberto
international and Australian figures of
Ricardo’s caricatures documented some
through to Ian Botham, Pat Cash, Elton
Ricardo has contributed to The Courier
the 1980s and 90s. Unlike the many
of the major events and scandals of
John and Michael Jackson and are sure
Mail, The Age and more recently, The
unregulated media outlets of today, this
these decades, offering a fascinating
to capture the imagination of popular
Herald Sun.
was a time when the printed word of
interpretation
culture enthusiasts everywhere.
A collection of original caricatures
the newspaper was king and Australian
Amongst this collection Ricardo has
by Ricardo, which will feature in our
investigative
illustrated bitingly funny likenesses of
Anna Maude
upcoming auction on 16 November,
allegations
by
iconic personalities from Ronald Reagan,
Art Specialist
focus
politicians, police and business leaders.
Margaret Thatcher and Bob Hawke
Cartoonist
on
and
caricaturist,
famous
and
infamous
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journalism of
unethical
exposed faced
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 15 November, 9am-8pm
of
Australian
Melbourne Enquiries Anna Maude, Art Specialist 03 8825 5630 anna.maude@leonardjoel.com.au
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history.
PREMIERSHIP MEDAL AWARDED TO WALLY WEBB - RAY STEHR’S FATHER-IN-LAW. $5,000 - 10,000
SPORTING MEMORABILIA
EASTERN SUBURBS 1909
MOMENTS IN AUSTRALIAN SPORTING HISTORY Our forthcoming Sporting Memorabilia
Stehr Collection.
Later, he became club president of
secretaries, and was club president for
auction will feature several important
Raymond Ernest Stehr (1913-83) was one
Eastern Suburbs and a popular rugby
many years. This collection Webb’s 1913
private collections and some of the
of Australia’s finest rugby league players.
commentator.
Eastern Suburbs Premiership Medal,
biggest names in Australian sporting
He played for Eastern Suburbs from
Highlights from his collection include his
pictured above.
history including The Murray Rose
1929-46, winning premierships in 1935,
1931 NSW jersey, plus programmes and
Collection,
Joseph
1936, 1937, 1940 and 1945 and coached
team photographs from his career.
Max Williamson,
Collection of Cricket Bats & Wisden
the Eastern Suburbs in 1939, 1941,
Stehr’s father-in-law, Wally Webb, played
Head of Sporting Memorabilia
Cricketers’
Collection
1946 and 1949; and Manly-Warringah
for Eastern Suburbs in 1909, but is best
and
1947-48.
remembered as one of the club’s earliest
of
Olympic
The
Andrew
Almanacks,
a
Memorabilia
Melbourne Auction Thursday 7 December at 11am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141
The
Sydney Viewing (The Stehr Collection) Saturday 18 November 10am-4pm Sunday 19 November 10am-4pm
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 6 December, 9am-8pm
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Melbourne Enquiries Max Williamson, Head of Sporting Memorabilia 03 8825 5643 max.williamson@leonardjoel.com.au
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Dr. Janine Burke, Sophie Ullin, Dr. Rosalind Hollinrake and Olivia Fuller.
WOMEN ARTISTS: IN CONVERSATION In keeping with Leonard Joel’s and
artworks
continually
arising
commitment to uncovering and and stories unveiling. We were developing categories that speak overwhelmed by the enthusiastic to the new collector, we felt that the response from collectors interested theme of Women Artists was ripe for in being part of this auction. It has elevation. This topic presents so many truly been a process of discovery, rich veins to mine as we discovered and one that is still unfolding. through
the
In
Conversation We look forward to curating another
afternoon held with Dr Janine Burke auction that will further contextualise and Rosalind Hollinrake, who have and celebrate Women Artists in both played significant roles in 2018. Australian art history by resurrecting and recalibrating the reputations of Joy Hester and Clarice Beckett. Our
inaugural
auction
Olivia Fuller
came Art Specialist
together organically with fascinating 03 8825 5624 connections between the artists olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au
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Olivia Fuller speaking at the In Conversation event.
THE 22ND REPORT #8
LET’S KEEP TALKING As we continue to action our voluntary policy and to campaign for the cessation of trade in rhino horn and elephant ivory, we are proud to share with you the recent blog post published on IFAW’s homepage. An important element of this campaign is to keep talking about it, so that it receives the exposure it deserves.
Our 2016 Under the Hammer report,
out ivory sales from his business
ago, the UK government announced
and the USA can ban domestic sales,
which investigated the flourishing
within two years.
its intention to pursue a ban on the
if the Australian public does not
domestic trade in ivory and rhino horn
As
auction
sale of ivory and rhino on its domestic
oppose the Australian government
in auction houses across Australia,
house, Leonard Joel’s commitment
market. Australia is in danger of being
taking such action, and if industry
put the spotlight on Leonard Joel
to banning the sale of ivory and
left in the wilderness and not fulfilling
leaders such a Leonard Joel can see
as the country’s number one seller
rhinoceros
its role as a Party to CITES. We are
the benefits of changing its business
of ivory and rhino items. While we
message that the life of an elephant
urging
government
practices, surely Australia’s policy
hoped to speak to the industry
and rhinoceros is worth more alive
to follow the example set by other
makers can do the right thing and say
and work with them to implement
than dead. Mr. Albrecht has provided
countries around the world, with
NO IVORY IN AU!
voluntary bans, we never anticipated
the following commentary on what
far larger domestic markets than
John Albrecht’s (CEO and Proprietor,
took place to make him move from
Australia. Our recent polling has
Rebecca
Leonard Joel Auction House) passion
one of the premier sellers of rhino
shown that a ban in the trade of
Director, Oceania.
and drive to do just that. In less than
horn and ivory items, to now being
ivory is a position overwhelmingly
three months, IFAW and Leonard Joel
one of the Auction industry’s greatest
supported by Australians with 96
had worked together to produce a
change makers.
percent uninterested in buying these
working policy that saw rhino horn
International will to close domestic
products
items immediately banned from sale
ivory markets is gaining increasing
an elephant (or rhino) was killed. If
and a strong commitment to phase
momentum - only a couple of weeks
countries including China, the UK
Australia’s
horn
premier
sends
a
clear
the
Australia
when
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they
Keeble,
IFAW
Regional
understood
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ISSUE 20 OCTOBER 2017 ANDREA GRÃœTZNER PAUL PFEIFFER PHILJAMES ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE NIKE SAVVAS DICK WATKINS
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JASON WING Captain James Crook, 2013 Courtesy the artists and National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
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VALUATIONS VALUATION EVENING | WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 5-8PM Our inaugural Valuations Evening last month was a great success with a pair of beautiful lamps consigned that evening, featuring in our forthcoming Modern Design Auction on 2 November. We look forward to welcoming you again this month for another evening of complimentary auction valuations.
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