ISSUE 70 MAY 2018
SYDNEY
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MELBOURNE
Auction Calendar Decorative Arts Monday 7 May 2018 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE
Fine Jewels Monday 4 June 2018 – 6.30pm
SYDNEY
Fine Art Tuesday 5 June 2018 – 6.30pm
MELBOURNE
Luxury Wednesday 6 June 2018 – 6.30pm
MELBOURNE
Prints Wednesday 13 June 2018 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE
Collectables Thursday 21 June 2018 – 2pm MELBOURNE
Modern Design Monday 30 July 2018 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE
Fine Jewels Monday 3 September 2018 – 6.30pm
MELBOURNE
Fine Art Tuesday 4 September 2018 – 6.30pm
MELBOURNE
Fine Asian Art Monday 8 October 2018 – 6.30pm
MELBOURNE
Women Artists Wednesday 10 October 2018 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE
Thursday’s at Leonard Joel Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art Salon – 11.30am Collectables – 12pm MELBOURNE
Front Cover: Detail Lot 260 (On view in Melbourne) A rare Moorcroft Overlaid Silver Ewer $3,000-5,000 Decorative Arts Auction, Monday 7 May at 6.30pm, Melbourne
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Lot 207A (On view in Melbourne) AN IMPRESSIVE CLASSICAL CARVED MARBLE SCULPTURE OF A SEATED WOMAN HOLDING A BASKET OF FLOWERS $10,000 - 15,000 Decorative Arts Auction, Monday 7 May at 6.30pm, Melbourne
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Auction Specialists PRIVATE COLLECTIONS John Albrecht, National Head of Collections 03 8825 5619 | john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au FINE ART Sophie Ullin, National Head of Department
This month at Leonard Joel, we’re celebrating and reflecting on the success of The Estate of Lady Porter auction in Adelaide.
03 8825 5609 | sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au JEWELS John D’Agata, National Head of Department 03 8825 5605 | john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au DECORATIVE ARTS Chiara Curcio, Head of Department, Melbourne 03 8825 5635 | chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
Also in this issue, we delve into the beauty of opals, the famous group of artists known as the Angry Penguins and get a personal perspective on upholstering antique furniture - we also profile the Italian Design Manufacturer Cassina, and introduce three new specialists to the team!
Robert Williams, Head of Department, Sydney 02 9362 9045 | robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au MODERN DESIGN Anna Grassham, Head of Department 03 8825 5637 | anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au COLLECTABLES Nora Merralls, Manager 03 8825 5625 | nora.merralls@leonardjoel.com.au LUXURY Bethany McGougan, Manager 03 8825 5645 | bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au
Thursdays at Leonard Joel Specialists ART SALON Lucy Foster, Art Specialist 03 8825 5630 | lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au
We hope you enjoy the read and look forward to seeing you in Melbourne or Sydney soon.
FURNITURE Tanith Harley, Manager 03 8825 5614 | tanith.harley@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 5638 | caroline.tickner@leonardjoel.com.au
Marketing & Communications Claire Mazzone, Manager 03 8825 5620 | claire.mazzone@leonardjoel.com.au Nicole Kenning, Marketing Consultant Maria Rossi, Graphic Artist Adam Obradovic, Senior Photographer Joseph Hammond, Photographer
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CEDRIC FLOWER Horse drawn carriage oil on board 30cm x 34cm SOLD FOR $3,970
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THANK YOU ADELAIDE The coincidence must not go unnoticed.
with the Porter family and Adelaide
to both the quality of the collection
all bidders leave such an auction with
Since learning of Ron Barassi’s interest
this collection that spoke of a life well
and also the affection and respect with
hopefully not just interesting memories
in numbers, my interest in them has
travelled, of public service and an
which June Porter was held in Adelaide.
but a memento from the collection.
grown. Although my associations are
adventurous eye. Almost 300 individual
During the viewing period it was clear
On behalf of our Private Collections
far simpler in nature than his, I enjoy the
bidders,
collectors
to me how personal the collection was
department I would like to thank the
fact that both June Porter’s birth year
and friends of June ensured a most
for both people that were entertained
Porter family and Adelaide for allowing
and Leonard Joel’s establishment year
successful auction result. By auction end
by June at her Bagot Street residence
Leonard Joel to celebrate and share this
share 1919. So for me it was destiny
more than 150% by value was achieved
and for those that simply knew her. For
collection with you.
that Leonard Joel should celebrate
– an extraordinary result and testimony
this reason it is always my wish that
international
JOHN ALBRECHT, MANAGING DIRECTOR, LEONARD JOEL
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PRIVATE COLLECTIONS The Estate of Lady Porter
KENNETH MCQUEEN Landscape Watercolour, 38cm x 48cm SOLD FOR $9,300
JOHN STUART DOWIE (born 1915) Two dancers Bronze, 34cm high SOLD FOR $9,300
A JAEGER LECOULTRE BRASS AND LAPIS DESK CLOCK 18cm high, 5cm deep SOLD FOR $1,984
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International & Interesting While in Adelaide I was fortunate enough to spend both an evening and a day wandering and admiring Lady Porter’s immaculately presented collection, just as she had lived with it. Inevitably collections tell stories and this very Adelaide collection was no exception. What struck me was its sheer diversity – international in character, often adventurous in subject matter and objects and not just of silver and gold. By Saturday evening I knew my favourites and I am not surprised that they all enjoyed spirited bidding. If I was to bookend my five highlights it would begin with lot 15, the imposing Queen Anne chest on stand that greeted visitors to June’s apartment. At auction it realised an impressive $9,160 and confirmed that there remains a serious appetite for fine pre-Victorian English furniture. At the other end would be the bold design and materials deployed in lot 82, the Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock. The glamorous 1970s
A STRAND OF SOUTH SEA PEARLS, RETAILED BY PASPALEY SOLD FOR $12,400
design of this timepiece explained perfectly for me how unrestricted June was in her approach to collecting and I have no doubt it was acquired on some international adventure! Put more simply, it did not have to be “old” to be part of June’s aesthetic, and it realised almost $2,000. Between these results of the old and the new were other notable highlights. Lot 215, the rare watercolour by McQueen, a landscape artist recognised for his unique approach to light and composition, realised $9,300. The property was AN AGRICULTURAL MEDAL, DATED 1905 AND AWARDED TO JAMES W PORTER FOR BEST HOLSTEIN COW OR HEIFER SOLD FOR $2,480
also carefully decorated with sculpture and the bronze of dancers by the artist Dowie, lot 229, perfectly captured June’s lifelong commitment to the arts and ballet. This joyous sculpture realised $9,300. And lot 281, the necklace of South Sea pearls and topaz that often adorned June on arts-related special and public occasions, sold for $12,400. This collection of almost 400 lots told numerous stories, both local and international in character, and I have little doubt that many of those stories will be maintained with the new owners of this now celebrated collection. John Albrecht Managing Director & National Head of Private Collections
A CHINESE WHITE JADE HORSE & MONKEY CARVING QING DYNASTY, 20TH CENTURY 6cm high, 7cm wide, 3cm deep SOLD FOR $6,820
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FINE ART
54 JOY HESTER (1920-1960) Girl with Cocky c.1957 oil on paper on board, 49 x 62cm $90,000-120,000 © Joy Hester. Licensed by Viscopy Ltd. Australia
Melbourne Auction Tuesday 5 June 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141
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Sydney Viewing Thursday 17 April, 10am-4pm Friday 18 April, 10am-4pm Saturday 19 April, 10am-4pm
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 30 May, 9am-8pm Thursday 31 May, 10am-4pm Friday 1 June, 10am-4pm Saturday 2 June, 10am-4pm
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Enquiries Sophie Ullin National Head of Art 03 8825 5609 | 0407 360 513 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au
The March of the Angry Penguins By
the
1950s,
invigorated
by
the a
group
Australian of
artists
art
world
known
as
was the
Angry Penguins. The vanguard artists of the group included Sidney Nolan, Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, Albert Tucker, Joy Hester and John Perceval. Their work was infused with a revolutionary modernism, influenced by the European avant-garde, yet still maintaining a figurative tradition. Our June auction is curated with a modernist preoccupation. Leading the charge, is the important De Stoop Collection containing significant examples by Charles Blackman and Joy Hester accompanied by essays by renowned academics Felicity St. John Moore and Dr. Janine Burke respectively. After completing his schoolgirl series in 1954, Charles Blackman turned to solitary figures, loosening his technique as well as his imagination. As in the present paintings these were
63 CHARLES BLACKMAN (born 1928) Sleeping Boy 1954 oil and enamel on board, 62 x 74 cm $40,000-60,000
sometimes of adolescent boys and partly autobiographical.
In both of these tender paintings, Trumpeter 1954 (lot 52)
© Charles Blackman. Licensed by Viscopy Ltd. Australia
and Boy in the Bush 1954 (lot 53), the singular figure is at once child and man, existing somewhere between dream and reality. Both float on a timeless ground with natural light excluded; the effect being that life seems to come from the action within. Felicity St. John Moore – excerpt from full catalogue essay Paintings of people holding farm or native animals – such as Girl With Cocky c.1957 (lot 54) - are linked to her perception of the land through its people. Hester, concerned with questions of identity, chose the face as her primary vehicle of expression and the image of the Child – often a young girl – to suggest wide-eyed innocence, vulnerability, imagination and the inner life. Dr. Janine Burke – excerpt from full catalogue essay In good company with the De Stoop Collection, are other significant paintings by Arthur Boyd, Charles Blackman, and Yosl Bergner. Lot 63, Charles Blackman’s Sleeping Boy 1954 is an exemplary early work by Blackman, further highlighting the artist’s predisposition to portray the biographical. With Barbara Blackman further transitioning into blindness, Charles reveals his own subconscious in the painting. The boy’s reclining pose and stillness of sleep are contrasted against the crisp and sharp lines of the figure’s form and dark shadowed background. Arthur Boyd’s The Stoat 1990, lot 64, revisits the artist’s postwar exploration of the harsh nature of the Australian landscape. Following a trip through Central Australia, Arthur introduced imagery of skulls and lifeless animals into his oeuvre, which he further revisited in his later years as illustrated in The Stoat. We look forward to sharing these artworks with you in our upcoming winter June Fine Art auction.
64 ARTHUR BOYD (1920-1999) The Stoat 1990 oil on board, 91.5 x 48cm $16,000-24,000
Olivia Fuller Art Specialist
© Arthur Boyd. Licensed by Viscopy Ltd. Australia
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FINE JEWELS
65 AN EXCEPTIONAL BLACK OPAL AND DIAMOND BROOCH $20,000- 30,000
Sydney Auction Monday 4 June, 6.30pm Hughenden Boutique Hotel 14 Queen St, Woollahra NSW
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Melbourne Viewing 333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC Wednesday 23 May, 9am-8pm, Thursday 24 May, 10am-4pm Friday 25 May, 10am-4pm Saturday 26 May, 10am-4pm Sunday 27 May, 10am-4pm
Sydney Viewing 39 Queen St, Woollahra NSW Friday 1 June, 10am-4pm Saturday 2 June, 10am-4pm Sunday 3 June, 10am-4pm
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23 AN ART DECO BLACK OPAL AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE $3,000- 5,000
3 AN ANTIQUE FIRE OPAL, DIAMOND AND PEARL BROOCH $2,000- 3,000
The Beauty of Australian Opal Composed of Silica and water, opal is
predominantly dictates the value of opal
pure water on a cotton bud and allow
diamond and pearl brooch and an Art
a stone of great beauty and mystery.
with broad, intense flashes of red and
the opal to absorb the liquid. This
Deco black opal pendant.
A favourite of Queen Victoria, it is
orange being most valuable. Pattern
hydrates the stone and helps to avoid
We look forward to welcoming you to
synonymous with fine jewellery from this
also impacts the value with the prized
‘crazing’.
our Fine Jewels viewing in Melbourne
period.
‘Harlequin’ design commanding the
Our June Fine Jewels auction boasts
and Sydney.
Opals come in four major varieties;
highest price.
some outstanding examples of this
Black Opal (the most valuable), Boulder
Being composed of silica, opals love
magnificent gemstone, including a black
Elizabeth Stannard
Opal, Light or White Opal and Fire Opal
water! So remember to ‘water’ your
opal and diamond brooch by William
Senior Jewellery Specialist
(from Mexico). The ‘Play-of-Colour’
solid opals every few months. Apply
Drummond & Co, an antique fire opal,
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DECORATIVE ARTS
23 AN IMPORTANT FRENCH 18TH CENTURY LOUIS XV CORBEILLE CANAPE $2,000-3,000 (On view in Sydney)
Melbourne Auction Monday 7 May, 6.30pm Melbourne Viewing (Lots 145 - 367) 333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC Wednesday 2 May, 9am-4pm Saturday 5 May, 9am-4pm Sunday 6 May, 9am-4pm
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Sydney Viewing (Lots 1 - 115) 39 Queen St, Woollahra NSW Wednesday 2 May, 9am-4pm Saturday 5 May, 9am-4pm Sunday 6 May, 9am-4pm
Melbourne Enquiries Chiara Curcio Head of Decorative Arts, Melbourne 03 8825 5635 | 0412 653 315 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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Sydney Enquiries Robert Williams Head of Decorative Arts, Sydney 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au
Contemporary Upholstery Fabrics By nature I’m a purist when it comes to antique furniture. I like to see pieces in their original condition and although I do not encourage refinishing or over painting, one alteration I do encourage is upholstery. That is not to say the sympathetic buyer has cart blanche to get out the scissors and carve up 18th century tapestry and silk covers, please don’t! Simply upholster over it or get your upholsterer to carefully remove and store. Upholstery is furniture fashion throughout the ages. It has allowed collectors to express their taste and interior designers to create a statement piece. Contemporary upholstery fabrics are currently at their peak with a more diverse selection than we have ever seen throughout history. Not only do we have the choice of traditional historical tapestries and silks, the bolder of us also have a fabulous selection from designers such as; Utopia Goods, an Australian artisan brand hand painting fabrics; Paul Smith’s iconic coloured stripes and other fashion powerhouses following suit, such as the recently released line by Jean Paul Gautier. I encourage you to go forth and be bold, take our forthcoming blank canvas of a settee and make it yours! Robert Williams Head of Decorative Arts Sydney
152 A FINE QUALITY PAIR OF HEPPLEWHITE STYLE YEW WOOD ELBOW CHAIRS $400-600 (On view in Melbourne)
Jean Paul Gaultier
Utopia Goods
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MODERN DESIGN
CHARLOTTE PERRIAND TOKYO 522 CHAISE LONGUE FOR CASSINA $3,000-4,000
ENTRIES INVITED AUCTION MONDAY 30 JULY 2018
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A profile of Cassina “Amedeo Cassina” was created by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina in 1927 in Meda, Italy, and the company has been designing innovative furniture for over 90 years. The company launched industrial design in Italy during the 1950’s by taking a completely new approach to their predecessors, shifting from handcraftsmanship to serial production. They were champions of research and innovation, which led to many groundbreaking designs that are still being produced today by some
SHIRO KURAMATA PAIR OF SING SING CHAIRS FOR TERADA TEKKOJO $3,000-4,000
of the most talented designers and architects. Cassina wanted their designs to be perfectly functional, of excellent proportions and so neutral that it will take on the personality of its owner, leading them to reinvent chairs and other pieces of furniture as if no one had ever built them before. In 1964 the “Cassina I Maestri” (Cassina Masters) Collection was created, which included the acquisition of the rights to products designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, arguably the most acclaimed 20th century designers. The Cassina brand today still remains true to their original vision, producing the most innovative, classic and contemporary designs of the 20th century and beyond. Our July Modern Design auction will include some rare and exciting pieces from this famous Italian
CHARLOTTE PERRIAND TOKYO 522 CHAISE LONGUE FOR CASSINA $5,000-6,000
furniture manufacturer. Anna Grassham Head of Modern Design
MODERNIST LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN $1,200-1,500
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PRINTS
JEFFREY SMART (1921-2013) Reflected Arrows 1974 giclee print 39/999 66 x 78.5cm SOLD FOR $2,318
THE VALUE OF PRINTS - PART 2 Since the arrival of the digital printer we have had to learn a lot in short time about new age printing. The Ink-jet printing (also known as giclee print) and digital laser are the most common forms of modern printing and can be produced from a computer file image and sent directly to the printer. With pros and cons looming, it’s safe to say that the artistic value and personal touch has been somewhat lost by this process. However, there are benefits to this form of printing, you can achieve a high volume in short amount of time and it’s a cost effective alternative with no plate or block required giving the medium a low maintenance advantage. Lucy Foster Art Specialist
ENTRIES INVITED FOR PRINTS WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE AUCTION 2018
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DAVID LARWILL (1956-2011) Tanya Goes To Melbourne giclee print 165/250 52 x 92cm SOLD FOR $744
LUXURY
A CHARM BRACELET BY CHANEL $160-200
A PAIR OF CLIP EARRINGS BY CHANEL $160-200
A CHAIN BRACELET BY CHANEL $160-200
31 RUE CAMBON Named after French revolutionary Pierre- Quickly gaining recognition for her talents, and accessories. Our winter Luxury auction Joseph Cambon, rue Cambon remains one Gabrielle decided that she needed a larger will feature a number of pieces with the iconic of the most fashionable promenades in Paris, space, so she acquired 31 rue Cambon and 31 rue Cambon insignia, as illustrated above. nestled between the Colonne Vendôme, The House of Chanel was born. With the move Jardin des Tuileries and intersecting with the to No.31, Chanel expanded and entered the Bethany McGougan very chic rue Saint-Honoré. It is also where world of high fashion, accessories, fragrance Luxury Manager Gabrielle Chanel chose to open ‘Chanel and make up. Modes’, her hat shop at No. 21 rue Cambon This famous address remains synonymous in 1910.
with the contemporary Chanel brand, and regularly appears in designs of their fashion
ENTRIES INVITED FOR LUXURY WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE AUCTION 2018
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COLLECTABLES
THE FAMOUS NED KELLY BOXING MATCH PHOTO, TAKEN AFTER HIS 1874 MATCH AGAINST ISAIAH ‘WILD’ WRIGHT Albumen paper photograph Dated August 8, 1874 103mm by 61mm SOLD FOR $68,200
THE LEGEND LIVES ON The March Collectables auction included an match. John Albrecht, Managing Director the Collectables auction on Thursday 21 June original photograph of Ned Kelly dated 1874, said, ‘Never before have I had the honour and for a specialist book auction will be held which achieved a remarkable result of $68,200 of selling a piece by public auction that was on Thursday 6 June. against a low estimate of $20,000. There embedded with so much Australian history was a flurry of bids for the unique piece of and folklore. I suspect it will be the first and Nora Merralls history, illustrating the 19 year old legendary last time an important Ned Kelly artefact will Collectables Manager bushranger after he defeated Isaiah ‘Wild’ pass through my hands!’ Wright in a twenty round bare knuckle boxing We are currently inviting consignments for
ENTRIES INVITED FOR COLLECTABLES THURSDAY 21 JUNE AUCTION 2018
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NEWS
ANNOUNCING NEW SPECIALISTS... We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Stannard, Jane Messenger and Carl Wantrup to Leonard Joel’s national team.
ELIZABETH STANNARD
CARL WANTRUP
JANE MESSENGER
Senior Jewellery Specialist
Asian Art Specialist
Sydney Art Specialist
03 8825 5618
03 9826 4333
02 9362 9045
elizabeth.stannard@leonardjoel.com.au
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
jane.messenger@leonardjoel.com.au
Having extensive jewellery experience, Elizabeth
Carl’s interest in Asian Art was initially ignited by
Jane’s expertise in art valuation, research and col-
gained her qualifications as a Graduate Gem-
growing up amongst his grandfather’s collection
lection development is built on over 12 years ex-
mologist and Diamond Grader from the presti-
of antiques, which contained a small group of
perience in the public gallery sector. Prior to be-
gious Gemmological Institute of America (GIA)
Chinese Buddhist bronzes.
coming the Sydney-based Art Specialist, Jane was
in London.
the Curator of European and North American Art Carl’s first employment was with a notable
at the Art Gallery of South Australia. She oversaw
Elizabeth has worked with premier jewellers in the
Australian oriental carpet and textile dealer, John
the development and management of a collection
United Kingdom and Australia. In London, these
Leach. This broadened Carl’s interest further out of
spanning from the Renaissance to the Contempo-
included Johnson Walker Ltd, Burlington Arcade,
China and Japan into the Indian subcontinent,
rary, enriching the collection with a broad range of
Greys Antique Centre, Mayfair and in Australia with
Central Asia and the Middle East, and also assisted
works – from Paul Bril, to Camille Pissarro, to Wim
Rutherford Jewellery and Pearls. Further to this,
in furthering his understanding of how to present
Delvoye.
she has had extensive auction house management
Asian Art.
experience having worked with Philips Auctions, Theodore Bruce and Raffan, Kelaher and Thomas.
She has published widely and significant curatoSince these earlier times, Carl has either collected
rial projects include working with Tate Britain on a
or dealt in oriental textiles, Chinese furniture,
J.M.W Turner exhibition and Patricia Piccinini on a
Her passion for the auction industry has seen
ceramics, and scholar art, Indian religious art, and
retrospective.
her achieve record sales including a Lalique
some Himalayan art. He is now a specialist dealer
pendant that sold for $198,000, the highest price
in Japanese ceramics.
ever achieved for a piece of Lalique jewellery in Australia.
Carl continues his personal education in asian art by making frequent trips to Hong Kong during Asia Week, and to Japan.
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SYDNEY 19 A FRENCH SIGNED AUBUSSON TAPESTRY, FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY $2,600-3,600
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year We extend an invitation, to all out interstate
Mountains. This is my destination of choice
buyers, to visit Sydney for a preview of our
for ‘Christmas in July’.
forthcoming Decorative Arts Auction. We look forward to welcoming you at our Autumn is the mildest time of year in
preview weekend;
Sydney when the humidity drops and
Wednesday 2 May 9am-8pm
average temperatures fall between 14.6 -
Saturday 5 May 10am-4pm
22.2°C. Crisp, fresh air makes autumn the
Sunday 6 May 10am-4pm
season for enjoying Sydney’s coastal walks.
Monday 7 May 11am-3pm
Keep your eyes peeled for humpback
Auction Monday 7 May at 6.30pm
whales, which migrate north from May to August.
Enquiries
For expats like me who enjoy the nostalgia that is induced by cooler weather, I strongly recommend a trip to the Blue
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Robert Williams Head of Decorative Arts, Sydney 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au
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Leonard Joel’s monthly Valuations Evening is always bustling with energy and our recent April event was no exception. Specialists met with over 50 clients and discovered numerous treasures. Highlights from this past month included a beautiful Harlequin opal and diamond brooch and a rare Moorcroft Overlaid Silver Ewer. We look forward to seeing you this month on 2 May, where you can find out what your treasures are worth. No appointments necessary. Enquiries caroline.tickner@leonardjoel.com.au 03 8825 5638
VALUATIONS
Discovered at the April Valuation Evening
260 A rare Moorcroft Overlaid Silver Ewer $3,000-5,000 Decorative Arts Auction
JOIN US FOR COMPLIMENTARY AUCTION VALUATIONS, FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 5-8PM.
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THURSDAY AUCTION
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
OF TANITH HARLEY, THURSDAYS AT LEONARD JOEL FURNITURE & INTERIORS MANAGER MONDAY: We start the week off receiving consignments for our Thursday Interiors Auction. This is a great opportunity to meet with clients and take a look at their items. It’s exciting as you never know what is going to come through the doors. We receive a fantastic array of pieces that can vary from Georgian Antiques through to Taxidermy and Mid Century Furniture. This is the day that I also begin to think about the room layout for the week.
TUESDAY: Tuesdays are generally our busiest day on the floor. Our fantastic team set up and arrange all the items for the upcoming viewing day and auction. This includes, styling, lotting, photographing, measuring and uploading onto the website. I’ll squeeze in a quick lunch break and catch up with my other colleagues and hear about what they have got in for their auctions.
WEDNESDAY: On Wednesdays we are open for viewing! I love Wednesdays as I get an opportunity to go through our valuations and phone calls with clients and see familiar and new faces discovering treasures. If the weather permits, I’ll take a quick break and get some sun for a few minutes!
THURSDAY: Auction day! Furniture & Interiors starts at 10am and we generally auction through till early afternoon. After the auction we work on post sales and collections. I’ll try and pop out at some point and grab a coffee at my favourite local Hobba.
FRIDAY: On Friday’s we start consigning again for the following week as well as helping clients with their collections. It’s nice to chat with clients about their purchases and see what interesting pieces we have coming in for the following week. The working week usually ends with a quiet night with my family and a nice glass of white wine!
VIEW WEDNESDAY | BUY THURSDAY
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THE 22ND REPORT #13
A CALL FOR ACTION!
The International Find for Animal
populations are depleting so rapidly
Australian and international) agree
Welfare (IFAW) recently presented
that a single animal can be the
that governments should implement
the
difference
a legislative ban on the trade of ivory
Australian
parliament
with
a
between
extinction
or
briefing, urging them to implement
species survival. African range states
a legislative ban on the domestic
continue to call for global assistance
commercial
to solve the poaching crisis. A future
We hope that the recent parliament
can only be assured for elephants
inquiry into whether regulations need
and rhinoceros if every legal market
to be legislated proves a step in the
across the world is shut down.’
right direction and that others in the
trade
of
ivory
and
rhinoceros horn in Australia. Their
briefing
to
parliament
highlighted that ‘the world’s elephant
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industry will adopt the same policy
and rhinoceros populations are at
Leonard Joel, and indeed many non-
a
government
tipping
point.
Currently,
some
and rhinoceros horn products.
organisations
and position.
(both
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Are you looking for an antiques restorer?
With over thirty years experience in retail and the restoration of antiques, The Woodshed Antiques is dedicated to the preservation of fine antique furniture. The Woodshed Antiques are also trained in leather inlay and gold embossing on leather topped desks, and offer a variety of services including the standard type leather inlays in a range of colours with gold and blind embossing in a range of patterns to suit the piece, antique or modern. Hand coloured leathers are appropriately coloured to suit the piece and aged to give a timeless aged appearance and are available in a range of colours. The tooling can also be aged or left with a crisp new look. Card table re-baizing is another service that The Woodshed Antiques provide, along with gold embossed leather dust strips for bookcases. Graeme Davidson Email: woodshedantiques@bigpond.com Phone: 0408659249.
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