ISSUE 94 OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2021
LEONARD
OCTOBER
Art to Roam Tuesday 5 October, 7am / ONLINE Decorative Arts Monday 18 October, 2pm / MELBOURNE Asian Works of Art Monday 18 October, 6pm / MELBOURNE Women Artists
NOVEMBER
Tuesday 19 October, 6pm / MELBOURNE Scandinavian Design Thursday 4 November, 2pm / MELBOURNE Modern Design Monday 8 November, 6pm / MELBOURNE Luxury Tuesday 9 November, 6pm / MELBOURNE Prints & Multiples Wednesday 10 November, 6pm / MELBOURNE The Brans Collection: An Eye for the Exceptional Sunday 21 November, 4pm / SYDNEY Fine Jewels & Timepieces Monday 22 November, 6pm / MELBOURNE Fine Art Tuesday 23 November, 6pm / MELBOURNE
DECEMBER
auction calendar —
Important Jewels Tuesday 7 December, 6pm / SYDNEY
The Auction Salon Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery – 10.30am Art – 11am Objects & Collectables – 11.30am MELBOURNE
LEFT: MANDY WHITE (born 1978)
COVER: Highlights from The Brans Collection
Kardy 2020 painted steel 74 x 104 x 66cm $2,500-3,400
Sunday 21 November, Sydney
Art to Roam Online Auction Tuesday 5 October
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This Issue FROM THE CHAIRMAN 3 International Collections and Communities AUCTIONS 4 Important Collections | Three Generations of Collecting 8 Decorative Arts | The Historic ‘Trawalla’ Mansion 10 Asian Works of Art | Ethereal Elegance in White Jade 12 Important Jewels | An Unlikely Influencer
Welcome to the 94th issue of Leonard Magazine. We are thrilled to present The Brans Collection at Leonard Joel in November amongst a suite of exciting auctions, and within this issue we speak to John Brans to discover the story of Brans Antiques. We are also excited to present Art to Roam, a unique, global fundraising initiative, detailed by our Chairman in the 22nd Report. We also unearth the romantic origins of the diamond engagement ring, take a closer look at a beautiful Chinese Imperial white jade dish, delve into the history of one of the world's leading watchmakers, and step inside one of film's most iconic and recognisable interiors. We hope you enjoy.
14 Women Artists | The Vibrant, Modern World of Eveline Syme 16 Fine Jewels & Timepieces | Who Wouldn't Want to "Look After" a Patek Philippe? 18 Modern Design | Interiors in Film: A Serial Killer’s Modernist Masterpiece 20 Luxury | The Rise of the Preowned Luxury Market 21 Prints & Multiples | Banksy’s ‘Get Out While You Can” – IN FOCUS 22 In Conversation: With Tom Gerrard 24 Brisbane | Old Cut Diamonds or New? 25 Adelaide | Now Consigning 26 A Last Look 28 5 Minutes with Hannah Sass 29 Valuations: Trusted Settlement Services for more than a Century 30 22nd Report | Conservation and Community – JOIN US 36 Connect & Buy with Leonard Joel 37 Contact a Leonard Joel Specialist
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INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIONS AND COMMUNITIES Curated collections for a virtual audience
As I write from lockdown 6.0 in Melbourne, I’m hoping that by the time this issue of Leonard reaches you in October that lockdowns will have lifted or eased across the country. We feel desperately for the businesses, large and small, that cannot function in an online world and as a business we continue to find small ways to assist our community. But despite these challenges, we continue to bring collections to auction and curate them with a virtual audience in mind, hopeful that we will soon be welcoming back those that love to gather to our rooms and exhibitions across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The reality is that our viewings, our auctions and our thinking are becoming more and more virtual, and this will be no different for two forthcoming events; one based in Sydney but projected to the world and one, well, based virtually as it embraces organisations from around the world. In October we present, in association with supported-studios from around the world and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Art to Roam, a unique online global auction event to raise vital funds for both the contributing supported-studios and IFAW’s Room to Roam project. These studios support neurodiverse artists who produce extraordinary art. It is the first dedicated art event for IFAW’s Room to Roam project; a campaign created to join networks of African landscapes where wildlife can roam safely between core habitats, and the people who share the landscapes can thrive along with the animals. The auction presents more than 90 works from some 55 artists, with proceeds from every work sold going in equal share to the relevant studio and the Room to Roam project. While in November, our Sydney office will be presenting an important collection of international furniture and decorative arts from Brans Antiques & Art, Western Australia’s most respected dealership, in its 46th year of operation. Now within its third generation of ownership under the stewardship of John Brans and his wife Clare, the business has been synonymous with extremely fine English and European furniture and works of art and both John and his father Clive have found and placed many an important piece within some of the
ABOVE: A Pair of Chinese Late Ming Period
Porcelain Jars, Circa 1650 $8,000-12,000 The Brans Collection Auction Sunday 21 November, Sydney OPPOSITE: CAMERON MORGAN
(born 1965) Will Starr 2020 acrylic on canvas 120 x 150cm (stretched, unframed) $1,000-3,000
finest private collections in Australia. We are honoured to have been selected to celebrate this collection with the Brans family and we look forward to sharing the catalogue with connoisseurs from around the world. JOHN ALBRECHT
Chairman / Head of Important Collections
Art to Roam Online Auction Tuesday 5 October
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“The pieces that stand the test of time are always the ones that were beautifully designed and made, as well as those that are very scarce.” JOHN BRANS
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Three Generations of Collecting The Brans Collection: An Eye for the Exceptional Sun 21 Nov, 4pm SYDNEY
OPPOSITE: An Important 17th Century
Florentine Pietra Dura Inlaid Cabinet, Circa 1620 $200,000-300,000 The Brans Collection ABOVE: A Bronze Medici Lion,
Early 19th Century $5,000-8,000 The Brans Collection PREVIOUS SPREAD: A selection of
highlights from The Brans Collection
As Leonard Joel Sydney prepares to offer an important collection of art, decorative arts and furniture from Brans Antiques and Art, Perth, we spoke to John Brans to discover more about the family business history and his favourite auction finds.
cabinet. I travelled to New York specifically to view it at
Tell us about the history of Brans Antiques.
Sotheby’s and the auctions were on simultaneously, so I was
My father Clive started Brans Antiques and Art, originally Clive Brans Antiques, in 1975 in Fremantle. His father was an auctioneer in the UK and his grandmother was also in the trade with a shop in Lillie Road, Fulham. By the 1980s, Dad had moved the shop to Subiaco and then in 1990 he and Mum purchased our current gallery in Mosman Park with a
Christie’s where, given the peak of the GFC, it had been put into auction at a low estimate. Everyone was panicking about another Great Depression and the Australian dollar was at parity for the first time. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was my chance to acquire something that would rarely be available to an Australian collector, and I knew I had to have it. On the same day I was also bidding on two other lots at rushing back and forth between the two by cab and on foot. I remember being so excited by the end of the day having spent hundreds of thousands of dollars but going home with three truly great pieces. I have never regretted paying more than I wanted for something, but often regretted being the underbidder!
focus on 17th and 18th Century English and
What are some of your favourite memories from Brans
European furniture.
Antiques in Mosman Park, WA?
I had always been around the business in my childhood,
I have been reflecting on our time in Mosman Park quite
tagging along to view auctions and searching for “finds”
often lately and some of my favourite memories include
at jumble sales, and I joined the business full time in 1993.
unpacking containers from overseas with Dad, the family,
After some time spent with further university studies and a
and staff. Container day is like a giant version of Christmas
suitable apprenticeship, I moved to partnering with Dad and
day, tearing the paper off pieces to see how they look back
upon his retirement in 2013 my wife Clare and I took over the
in the West Australian light, often months after we first
business. Over the years, our tastes have refined, and areas
saw them. Some of my other favourite memories are from
of interest broadened. I still love great English furniture but
exhibitions and functions we have held, often for other
have developed a passion for Italian Renaissance furniture,
organisations such as Australian Wildlife Conservancy,
sculpture through the ages, Meiji Period works of art, and
WA Ballet, Freeze Frame Opera, and Impact 100. Using our
many other things.
beautiful space to help support others has created some of
Now, after more than 30 years in our Glyde St gallery and 46 years in business, we have decided to sell our building and contemplate the next chapter. Over the years, you’ve sourced unique items from auctions all over the world, what are some stand out auction finds for you? We have sourced items from all over Australia and the world but one of my most exciting auction days included the purchase of the 17th Century Florentine pietra dura
my most valuable memories of the premises. However, it is the interaction and relationships with clients, friends, family, and staff over the years that has provided the true joy of the business. We look forward to presenting The Brans Collection at Leonard Joel Sydney on November 21. MADELEINE NORTON / Decorative Arts and Fine Art
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DECORATIVE ARTS
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The Historic ‘Trawalla’ Mansion Decorative Arts Auction Mon 18 Oct, 2pm MELBOURNE
OPPOSITE: Trawalla Toorak, 1963
(Photographer: John T Collins; State Library of Victoria collection) ABOVE: A Custom-Made Stone
Plate and Mahogany Console Table, Designed by Stuart Rattle, Made by Kim Moir Bespoke Furniture $1,200-2,000 RIGHT: ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM
SHAYER SENIOR (British, 1811-1892) Itinerant Fishmonger oil on canvas Total size 88 x 101cm $1,500-2,500
We are thrilled to present pieces from the historic Toorak Mansion, Trawalla, within our October Decorative Arts Auction. The stately 19th Century home featuring seven bedrooms, two dining rooms, a billiard room, a study, and two sitting rooms, was tastefully restored in the late 2000s by highly regarded Australian interior designer, the late Stuart Rattle. Rattle was known for his timeless designs, and even after 20 years the interiors at Trawalla remain as stylish as ever. The restoration showcased his fine attention to detail and effortless ability to merge colours, styles, and patterns into one unified aesthetic; always subtly paying homage to classical motifs and early English design.
The antiques were predominately acquired from Sotheby’s
The palatial interiors feature 18th & 19th Century English
pieces include two Georgian ‘Chippendale’ trays on stands, a
mahogany antiques and paintings hand selected by Rattle, together with high quality bespoke furnishings personally designed by him and crafted by celebrated Melbourne designers. These custom designs include large-scale overmantel mirrors and console tables by Kim Moir, large floor rugs by Behruz studios and antique inspired oak furniture by Robert Brown. One of the highlights featured within our auction is a pair of sandstone top mahogany console tables by Kim Moir (Lots 5 & 6).
Australia, and evoke traditional English design. Standout striking Chinoiserie cabinet on stand, a good quality double fusee bracket clock by R. Grigg, and a lovely Gothic revival overmantel mirror. Each piece brings its own personality to the collection, but ties into the character of the room that Rattle selected them for. Other antique highlights include a George III Yew wood chest (Lot 41 ), a fine neoclassical style marble top console table (Lot 21 ) and a painting attributed to William Shayer Senior (Lot 42). We look forward to recreating the interiors of this historic home in our salerooms for our forthcoming auction. CHIARA CURCIO / Head of Decorative Arts
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ASIAN WORKS OF ART
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Ethereal Elegance in White Jade A couple of months ago we were entrusted with a beautiful
To the base is a beautifully incised four-character mark
small white jade dish to study for a short while and to suggest
reading ‘Qianlong Nian Zhi’ in kaishu (regular) script, perfectly
Asian Works of Art
an estimate for auction in our final Asian Works of Art auction
centred within the foot, and perfectly evenly spaced. The
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for the year. The story was every auctioneer’s dream. It was
incised work has been carried out with an exceptionally small
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given to a lady in England in 1958, that lady being the sister of
carving wheel, the marks of the technique clearly visible under
Carl Winter (1906-1966), once Deputy Keeper at the Victoria
magnification as seen in the close up on this page. A mark of
OPPOSITE: A Chinese Imperial White
& Albert Museum in London, and ultimately Director of the
this quality, coupled with the careful form, and the quality
Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge from 1946 until his death in
of polish, all suggest that while small, this was an Imperial
1966. It has remained in the family ever since 1958.
commission of some importance.
Jade Dish Incised Qianlong Four-Character Mark and of the Period (1735-1796) 1.75cm high, 7.2cm diameter $10,000-15,000
It is of exceptional form, with a sharply carved wide, squared
There had been well over a thousand years of history
ABOVE: Detail of the incised ‘Qianlong
foot of perfect right angles, the sides projecting outwards
of Imperial Chinese love of monochrome wares, in both
from the generous foot and then sweeping gently up, everting
ceramic and jade. Highlights of this tradition are the elegant
and thinning slightly at the rim. This combination of the
monochrome ceramics of the Tang and Song Dynasties, and
powerful angular foot and gentle curves and delicacy give
the beautiful colours and forms in ceramics of the three great
the dish at once gravitas, and an ethereal elegance, really a
reigns of the Qing - Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong. This
masterstroke of design.
small dish sits happily in this tradition of refined simplicity,
The jade is even hued, translucent and lustrous and slightly
and is a paragon of the highest Qing Imperial sensibility.
off-white in colour. This colour gives a slight warmth to what
This piece will be offered in our Asian Works of Art auction on
could otherwise be a very austere piece. Apart from the wide
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cut foot, the walls and floor of the dish are perfectly evenly carved and thin enough to be highly translucent. The finish
Nian Zhi’ mark in Kaishu script
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of the piece is known as a soft polish, a polishing technique sometimes used in the Imperial workshops on undecorated pieces. It gives a slightly wet sheen, but prevents it from being brashly shiny, almost like the finish of brushed gold.
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An Unlikely Influencer Next Important Jewels Auction Tues 7 Dec, 6pm SYDNEY OPPOSITE: ANTON PETTER (1781-1858) Marriage of Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy, circa 1813
Proposing with the first recorded diamond engagement ring,
suitor. It is believed that as he travelled through his native
one 15th Century Archduke unknowingly started a trend
lands, villagers pressed upon him gifts of gold and silver which
amongst aristocrats and nobility that remains an enduring
he in turn used to procure a specially commissioned diamond
tradition to this day.
engagement ring for Mary.
The first time in history where we encounter a written
The lavish wedding took place on August 16 in Ghent. Due to
historical narrative of a diamond engagement ring is the
the great wealth and the political and economic significance
engagement between Archduke Maximilian of Austria and
of this marriage, the betrothal with the diamond engagement
Mary of Burgundy on August 16th, 1477. Romance aside,
ring at the imperial court of Vienna in 1477 was documented
ABOVE: An impressive solitaire
marriages of political convenience were the custom of the
extensively in writings and paintings of the time.
diamond ring featuring a cushionshaped diamond weighing 10.02 carats Sold for $212,500
times amongst the rich and the powerful. The marriage of Mary, daughter of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, to Maximilian I, son of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor of the House of Habsburg, is regarded as one of the most important in history. Its repercussions, besides a war or two, included the establishment of Maximilian as an independent prince who eventually became Holy Roman Emperor; the passage of territories, including the Netherlands, into Hapsburg dominion, and the entrance of Spain into the dynasty through the eventual marriage of Philip the Fair, who was the son of Maximilian and Mary.
Their public standing had a huge social impact very similar to that of celebrities today: imitation. Mary’s diamond engagement ring inspired other wealthy couples of her era. Diamond engagement rings became a trend among Europe’s elite. A fashion was set and by the early 16th Century, diamonds, as symbols of lifelong fidelity, were cropping up on betrothal rings of royalty and commoners alike. From that single event etched in history many poems and writings since describe the sacred and deeply meaningful nature of the act of giving or receiving an engagement ring from a lover. A tradition had begun; a notable distinction was constructed
For those of a romantic leaning, tradition has it that when
between the engagement ring and the traditional wedding
Frederick III was scouting around to find Maximilian a suitable
band that is founded in antiquity.
bride, Maximilian and Mary had begun corresponding through interpreters. Mary is believed to have fallen in love with Maximilian through his letters while fearing that her father would marry her off to Charles, the boy dauphin, to secure an alliance with France.
The trend was augmented by new discoveries of alluvial diamond deposits in Brazil in early 1700 and subsequently in the underground mines in South Africa in late 1800s that triggered ground-breaking advances in diamond cutting techniques. Today, the diamond engagement ring has become
Charles the Bold died in battle early in 1477. Louis XI, the
a near-universal symbol of love and marriage. As unlikely
King of France, pressed Mary to marry Charles the dauphin.
influencers, Maximilian and Mary, some 500 years ago, set a
According to legend, Maximilian set off for Burgundy after
style for betrothals that has echoed and endured through the
arranging a proxy marriage. However, due to Austria’s
centuries and continues steadfastly to this day.
proclivity for war, folklore has it that he was an impoverished
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WOMEN ARTISTS The Vibrant, Modern World of Eveline Syme Women Artists Auction Tue 19 Oct, 6pm MELBOURNE
OPPOSITE: EVELINE SYME
(1888-1961) Sydney Tram Line 1936 (detail) linocut ed. 10/25 from 3 blocks, printed in 1) vermillion, 2) viridian; 3) burnt umber, impression on buff oriental laid tissue, originally mounted to brown paper backing 24.4 x 17.9cm $20,000-25,000 BELOW: EVELINE SYME (1888-1961)
The Elvet Bridge, Durham c.1936 wood-engraving ed. 8/50 15 x 10cm $1,500-2,000
“Eveline Syme studied Classics at University but became a champion of the modernist style in Australia in the 1920s and 1930s. A traveller to Europe for creative development including as a student of London’s Grosvenor School of Modern Art, upon return she would freely share her artistic learnings with fellow artists and the public in Australia. The two works being offered for sale through Leonard Joel were both created around 1936 and display Syme’s skills in capturing her environment in a modernist style. The Elvet Bridge, Durham is a delightful example of her appreciation of European architecture. Sydney Tram Line celebrates the modern urban age; as cars and trams traverse Sydney’s Double Bay” – John Keats, Art Researcher and Consultant
Following her time abroad, Syme’s work followed the modernist and vibrant conception of the Grosvenor School linocut. She often illustrated scenes from her international travels, as well as rural and industrial landscapes across Australia. Along with many other artists of the time, she was drawn to Australian landmarks that reflected the progress of the 20th Century. Sydney Tram Line 1936, captures the winding streets of Sydney, demonstrating her adapted portrayal of movement. Using three bold colours and an over-laying technique, Syme created one of the most lyrical colour linocuts of the period. Curiously, in this edition of Sydney Tram Line 1936, Syme has signed, editioned and titled the sheet upon the verso instead of the front - perhaps she was experimenting with different perspectives for the image, or perhaps it is just the result of an artist working swiftly. The Elvet Bridge, Durham, also featured in this collection, complements Eveline Syme’s body of work, with architecture as the focus. During the 1930s she produced numerous
Leonard Joel’s annual Women Artists Auction is one of our
artistic examples of the industrialisation and urbanisation that
most anticipated events for collectors, showcasing an array of
was unfolding around her. These were key themes running
female artists who often did not receive the recognition they
through all Grosvenor artists’ works and central to the Claude
deserved during their lifetimes, or even today. Within this
Flight iconography.
October’s curated selection, we are proud to present works by Eveline Syme. Syme is arguably one of the most talented and respected modernist artists from the period, becoming an advocate for the modernist movement in Australia and a voice to be heard for women artists. Syme’s artistic career was forged by her close friendship with fellow artist, Ethel Spowers. The pair travelled abroad in the 1920s to London where they attended The Grosvenor School of Art under the teachings of Claude Flight, a popular destination for those interested in printmaking. It was during this time that the school nurtured several talented female artists – such as Dorrit Black, Sybil Andrews and Lill Tschudi - all adopting and practicing Flight’s approach of multi-layered linocuts, which captured the speed and energy of the
It was artists like Eveline Syme who were influential in bringing the ideas and techniques of the colour linocut to Australia and contributing to the vital thread of modernism that is seen across institutions and collections today. Leonard Joel would like to thank John Keats for his contribution to this article and for the cataloguing of these works. John Keats is currently writing the catalogue raisonnés for both Eveline Syme and Ethel Spowers. If you would like to find out more about these influential artists, the Canberra Museum and Gallery are exhibiting a rare insight into the collaboration between Syme and Spowers - Spowers & Syme, 13 August – 6 November 2021. HANNAH RYAN / Art Specialist
modern world.
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Who Wouldn't Want to "Look After" a Patek Philippe? Fine Jewels & Timepieces Auction Mon 22 Nov, 6pm MELBOURNE
OPPOSITE: Patek Philippe Ref 2466
an I8ct Rose Gold Wristwatch Circa 1952 Sold for $10,625 ABOVE: A Patek Philippe Open Face
Pocket Watch Sold for $9,920 BELOW: Patek Philippe Calatrava
Ref 4819 a Lady's 18ct White Gold Wristwatch Circa 1992 Sold for $6,875
Patek and Philippe. What is it about these two names that when seen together either prick up the ears, dilate the pupils, set the heart racing, or a combination of all three, for those with even a passing interest in watches? Founded in 1839 by Antoine Patek and Adrien Philippe and now led for over eighty years by the Stern family, it’s easy to wonder how the brand has come to dominate the luxury Swiss watch market so elegantly and seamlessly.
original Calatrava reference 96 was in production for more
The answer lies in three words: heritage, expertise, and vision.
than other references. In fact, the Stern brothers introduced
Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in
than 40 years, and its successor models are known for their simple and elegant design. The Calatrava wristwatch has been a flagship model of Patek Philippe since its introduction. Although Calatrava models are available in varying materials and complications, the overall design structure remains sleek, elegant, and a horological joy to behold from a purely aesthetic perspective as well. The Calatrava model was introduced in 1932, inspired by the design principles of the Bauhaus movement in Germany: form follows function. A perfect symbiosis of purism and performance was born, and at a price point less prohibitive the Calatrava ref. 96 in 1932 to help the company survive
the world, with an uninterrupted history of craftsmanship
through the Great Depression.
since its founding. The brand is regarded as the premier
Two supremely elegant Calatrava models were featured in our
maker amongst all major Swiss manufacturers - no mean feat considering their competition. Time and time again, Patek Philippe resale value exceeds that of all other makers, whether vintage or modern. In fact, Patek Philippe holds the record for the most expensive watch ever sold at auction, for a Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 that fetched 31.19 million US dollars in Geneva in 2019. The timepiece took 100,000 hours to complete and features a
August Fine Jewels & Timepieces collection. The reference 2466 circa 1952 shines in 18ct rose gold and features a centre seconds hand, a rare addition for the period. Remarkably, the watch was accompanied by a comprehensive dossier documenting a meticulous service history undertaken by Patek Philippe Geneva from 1957-1980. In keeping with company’s motto that one merely looks after a Patek Philippe for the next custodian, this timepiece passed into the hands
unique steel frame with 20 functions. The accolades don’t
of its new owner for $10,625.
end there, as of December 2020, eight of the ten most
Such is the heritage of Patek Philippe. Whether the allure lies
expensive watches ever sold at auction were Patek Philippes. Putting these lofty distinctions aside, where does one start
in the scarcity, the design, the innovation, or the investment value, Patek Philippe timepieces hold an unrivalled place in
when looking to join those who, as the company puts it,
horological history whilst forging it in the process.
“never actually own a Patek Philippe, but merely look after
PATRICIA KONTOS / Senior Jewellery and Watches
it for the next generation”? One of most accessible models is the iconic Calatrava, named after the Calatrava cross. The
Specialist
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Interiors in Film: A Serial Killer’s Modernist Masterpiece No matter how beautiful the actors or riveting the plot,
The apartment walls reveal an impressive art collection
Modern Design Auction
sometimes it’s the furniture and set designs that are the real
that was a particular focal point for production designer
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showstoppers in films. “American Psycho” was released over
Gideon Ponte, who had worked in New York art galleries
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20 years ago now, and yet it is still regarded as a benchmark
during the period the film was set. The drawings either
for 80s apartment chic.
side of Bateman’s music system were from American
OPPOSITE: Christian Bale in
American Psycho, 1999, Ronald Grant Archive / Alamy ABOVE: Paolo Piva 'Alanda' Coffee
Table for B&B Italia Sold for $4,500
Designing the home of Patrick Bateman fell to set designer Jeanne Develle and production designer Gideon Ponte, who used a mixture of tones and carefully selected art and furniture to create an environment fit for an ego-centric
painter and sculptor Robert Longo’s fascinating ‘Men in the Cities’ series, which depict sharply dressed corporates writhing in contorted emotion, again a subtle reference to the unhinged character’s mental state.
psychopath. Having said this, the sleek minimalist look of
The quality of design is enhanced by lots of empty spaces,
Bateman’s apartment continues to inspire interior designers,
sparingly punctuated by colourless furniture in stark
collectors, and hipsters nearly two decades later, without the
black and white, a theme that purposely runs through
lunatic association of course.
the apartment. Nothing in the apartment really screams
The carefully planned apartment is filled with designer furniture from all over the world. We see a chair from Charles
comfort, from the furniture to the stainless-steel kitchen with its sharp corners and grating angles.
Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House against stencilled walls,
The films satire rests heavily on materialism and
showing what a standalone piece of design the Hill House
superficiality, in true essence this is the ultimate
chair really is. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a rising figure
bachelor pad, however cold and calculating it is equally
of the modernist movement so it’s not surprising that his
stylish and enviable. It’s interiors like this, brimming with
iconic Barcelona chair, one of the most recognised objects of
iconic furniture, that stick in our memories well after the
the last century, was granted a central spot in the American
credits roll.
Psycho apartment. Smack bang in the middle of Bateman’s living room is the Alanda coffee table, designed by Paolo
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Piva for B&B Italia, a true statement to 80s sophistication and style.
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Luxury The Rise of the Preowned Luxury Market — and, speaking from personal experience, many of the items Luxury Auction
that I have consigned over the years have either never been
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used or used very carefully, to the benefit of the secondary
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buyer. I recall one of our early luxury auctions in 2011 when I was offered an extremely rare, limited-edition Marc Jacobs and Takashi Murakami ‘Eye Love You’ bag by Louis Vuitton to
ABOVE: A Retourne Kelly Handbag by Hermès
sell. It was one of only two such bags offered to VIP clients by
Sold for $9,375
Louis Vuitton in Australia. The consigner said that she was in
RIGHT: A Limited Edition ‘Eye Love
the store within half an hour of receiving the phone call from
You’ bag Designed by Marc Jacobs & Takashi Murakami Sold for $4,960
Louis Vuitton saying that the bag was available. Yet, once the purchase was made and the conquest over, the bag sat in a closet, boxed, and never used until it was brought into our rooms. The gleeful auction buyer could not believe their luck in purchasing such a rare bag; such is the joy of the secondary market. It is probably not news to most that there has been a global move towards buying preowned goods, and that the Luxury market is ahead of the game, with sales going through the roof in online stores and at auction. The reason for the trend is a complex mix of sustainability, durability, affordability, and of course the desirability of owning an item that may not be accessible at retail price. When buying second hand, suddenly a new world is opened to you, with access to runway items, limited edition bags that were originally only offered to triple ‘A’ clients, and rare vintage pieces perhaps from before you were born.
stop at bags, though they are at the top of the consumer list making up around 70% of the secondary luxury market. Growing markets include shoes, apparel, and accessories. It’s a consumer happy place where you can have chic or prestigious items and give them a new lease of life. You feel better as you have made your purchase without increasing your carbon footprint, and at a price that you are comfortable with. Most of these luxury items were made to last and with care they will see numerous owners. You are not buying into a ‘here today gone tomorrow’ product, but a luxury item that you
The availability of products varies from country to
can be proud of, an investment that reflects you and your
country; however, the internet can sort that out for you.
personality.
The secondary market in Australia is full of pieces to buy
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The worldwide trend for preowned luxury goods does not
JOHN D'AGATA / Head of Luxury
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Prints & Multiples Banksy’s ‘Get Out While You Can” —
Prints & Multiples Auction Wed 10 Nov, 6pm MELBOURNE
Often referred to as one of the most controversial street artists in the world, Banksy is now on every avid
ABOVE: BANKSY (British, born 1974)
Jack and Jill (Police Kids) 2005 screenprint ed. 288/350 50 x 70cm Sold for $112,500
contemporary art collector’s radar. Achieving astronomical results at auction over the last five years especially, Banksy has re-branded the graffiti movement, paving the way for street artists to come.
LEFT: BANKSY (British, born 1974)
Get Out While You Can (Red) 2004 screenprint, ed. 70/175 50 x 35cm $50,000-60,000
Banksy’s identity remains unknown, even after more than 30 years of involvement in the global graffiti scene. He has produced art through many different mediums and styles, often combining objects that already exist on his chosen canvas, such as street signs and bins, turning his work into street art installations. His works include powerful and controversial topics that encourage the spread of his name across the world. Banksy is constantly breaking down the boundaries and expectations of art critics. Following the success of Police Kids (Jack and Jill) in our July Prints and Multiples auction, achieving a strong result of $112,500 (IBP), Leonard Joel is please to present Get Out While You Can (Red) within our November auction. This work is from Banksy’s Placard Rat series, a trilogy of screen-prints released in 2004. Several variations of the Placard Rat were painted by Banksy on the streets of London during 2000 – 2005, leading to the rodent becoming a signature motif or even alter ego for the artist. Get Out While You Can (Red) is highly collected. Its comparatively low edition size contributes to the works desirability, there were only 75 signed prints and 175 unsigned prints made. The rat, standing on his hind legs, is holding up a placard with the words ‘Get Out While You Can’ in bright red handwriting, providing the only detail of
colour in the work. In this piece, Banksy is speaking for those oppressed and defeated by the endless competition and consumerism of the late capitalism. When he visited Melbourne in 2003, Banksy left his stamp on the city with three Parachuting Rat stencils among other works. In 2010, one was destroyed by council contractors, which led to local and international coverage and the debate on the nature of street art and preservation. The rat has become one of Banksy’s most recognisable characters and has been interpreted as a symbol for the idea that while efforts are constantly made to remove graffiti from walls, it continues to reappear – just like rats. HANNAH RYAN / Art Specialist leonardjoel.com.au | 21
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In Conversation with Tom Gerrard
Melbournians will no doubt recognise Tom Gerrard’s iconic characters, who can be spotted throughout the city’s streets and, more recently, gallery walls. We sat down with the globally recognised painter to find out more about his practice, inspirations, and philosophy around collecting art.
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Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your practice? I’m a Melbourne born painter who discovered art through
You’ve travelled extensively around the world - how have your experiences abroad inspired you and your work?
OPPOSITE: Tom Gerrard in his
Melbourne studio ABOVE LEFT: Tom Gerrard, Bedroom
painting street art and graffiti in the mid-90s. I also worked
My work is heavily inspired by my travels. A decade ago, I
as a graphic designer for 13 years before going full time with
spent two years travelling around Latin America. I painted
ABOVE RIGHT: Tom Gerrard, Potplants
my art. This had an impact on how I work with colour and
over 100 murals in this time using only two or three colours
Photos by Sean McDonald
composition. In the studio, I approach my art in a similar
since I was always on the move and didn’t want to carry too
manner to how I would paint on the street but also with a
much paint. To paint each of these murals I would set off solo,
designer’s eye. I lay down a lot of solid blocks of colour and
with my paint and the hope of finding somewhere to use
finish it off with black paint through an airbrush.
it. Each day would be an adventure. I met a lot of beautiful
How did you discover Leonard Joel?
people, and I had some close calls with others. The minimal colour palette changed my art and what I was seeing daily
In 2012 I was living in London and working as a graphic
was creeping its way into what I was painting. I also painted
designer laying out catalogues at Christie’s auction house.
36 murals in India over a 4-month trip. I call painting in this
This was my art education as I would study the artists I
manner ‘adventure painting’. It’s hard to capture the same
would see in the catalogues. The secondary marketplace was
spirit while in the studio. I’m looking forward to doing more of
somewhere I always wanted to see my work. I contributed
this in the future.
a piece to Leonard Joel’s Bushfire Relief Auction in February 2020 through SANDREW and since then, paintings of mine have popped up regularly at auction. We’ve seen street art on the secondary market grow hugely in popularity and value recently, what about this category do you think resonates with contemporary collectors so strongly? Many street artists have never had formal art training. Most art teachers teach the fundamentals of art. In general, street art is missing many of these fundamentals and I believe that this is what makes it stand out and why so many people are
What is an artwork in your collection that you would never sell? I have a sketchbook from the early 2000s that I used while I was in the USA and UK. I had a lot of my friends and heroes do pages in there for me. It’s a time capsule of a great era of graffiti and street art and features work by Banksy, D Face, Barry McGee, Amaze, Seen, Blade and many others. It’s a prized possession and I’ll never part with it. Do you have any advice for those just beginning their art collections?
drawn to it. It’s a refreshing art movement and is so new that
Find something you truly like and you want to live with. Who
it is only appearing on the secondary market over the last
knows what it’ll be worth in the future?
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Brisbane Old Cut Diamonds or New? — Here at Leonard Joel Brisbane, I am fortunate enough to have diamonds from many eras pass through my hands, both old cuts and modern. The allure and charm of old-mine and old European cut diamonds with their unique sparkle, large facets and open cuts, puts them on a par with natural pearls as the aristocrats of antique and early 20th Century jewellery. Each stone carries its own history, recalling the skill and dedication of the bench craftsman who created it by hand. Modern brilliant cut diamonds have their own special appeal too. Developed by De Beers in 1947 with the aim of producing stones with maximum clarity and internal reflection, they celebrate artistry, precision and technical perfection. Whether you choose old cuts steeped in history, or a modern stone machine-cut to precision, your selection is sure to become a cherished heirloom. Leonard Joel Brisbane can assist with all aspects of buying and selling jewels, timepieces, fine art, decorative arts, luxury pieces, and more. To schedule an appointment with Troy, please call 0412 997 080 or email troy.mckenzie@leonardjoel.com.au TROY MCKENZIE / Queensland Representative Specialist
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ABOVE: An Impressive Diamond
Ring, London Consigned in Brisbane and sold for $35,000 LEFT: Troy McKenzie, Queensland
Representative Specialist
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LEFT: A Strand of South Sea Pearls,
Retailed by Paspaley Consigned in Adelaide and sold for $12,400 BELOW LEFT: A Queen Anne Walnut
Chest on Stand Circa 1730 Consigned in Adelaide and sold for $9,610
Adelaide Now Consigning — Leonard Joel offers specialist experience and regular, curated auctions across a wide range of categories. With a dedicated South Australia Representative Specialist on the team, we are now offering private valuation appointments in Adelaide.
ENQUIRIES ANTHONY HURL / South Australia Representative Specialist 0419 838 841 | anthony.hurl@leonardjoel.com.au
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A Last Look In this feature, we revisit a handful of beautiful and extraordinary pieces that have passed through our doors since the last issue...
ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Y-DATE REF 228235 A FINE 18CT PINK GOLD EVEROSE SUNDUST WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 2019 Sold for $60,000 Fine Jewels & Timepieces Auction, August
AN EXTRAORDINARY DIAMOND AND ARGYLE FANCY PINK DIAMOND RING Sold for $725,000 Important Jewels Auction, August
The sale of this extraordinary 9.67 carat diamond and Argyle fancy pink diamond ring within our August Important Jewels Auction for $725,000 IBP places it now in the top three most expensive diamonds ever sold at auction in Australia, with the other two places also held by Leonard Joel – in the lead the spectacular 25.02 carat “Leonard Joel Diamond” that sold in April 2021 for $1,125,000 IBP, and a 17.34 carat diamond ring that sold for $575,000 IBP in August last year. TIMO SARPANEVA 'KUKINTO' VASE FOR VENINI Sold for $4,000 Modern Design Auction, July
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A PYRAMID FRAME BAG BY PRADA Sold for $3,250 Luxury Auction, July
ALBERT NAMATJIRA (1902-1959) Mount Connor watercolour on paper signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA 25.5 x 36cm Sold for $50,000 Fine Art Auction, August
INVADER (French, born 1969) Prisoners 2007 giclee print in colours ed. 59/100 34.5 x 57cm Sold for $18,125 Prints & Multiples Auction, July
MARIO BELLINI 'CAMALEONDA' SETTING FOR B&B ITALIA Sold for $25,000 Modern Design Auction, July
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Minutes with… HANNAH SASS
This issue, we spend five minutes with Hannah Sass, who manages our busy weekly Jewellery Salon in Melbourne.
FAVOURITE MAKER / ARTIST There are always new ones to discover! I’ve moved house
I do enjoy escaping into classic English literature. ‘Wuthering
quite a few times over the recent years and new walls
Heights’ by Emily Brontë and ‘The Go-Between’ by L. P.
encourage new art, but the first piece that always goes up is
Hartley are a couple of well-worn favourites in my collection
Ha Van Vuong’s ‘Mandolin’. This piece used to be my mum’s,
of secondhand Penguin and Reader’s Digest books. The first
and I love its calming lines.
book that made me cry though was ‘Jennie’ by Paul Gallico.
FAVOURITE PIECE OF JEWELLERY
YOUR IDEAL DAY IN MELBOURNE
I love the bold simplicity of Georg Jensen’s designs, especially
A drive to one of the quaint little towns just outside of
the big statement rings. I have a long, curved spike type one
Melbourne accompanied by an eclectic playlist including old
that seems to evoke an extra bit of sassiness in me whenever
school hip hop, house and of course Bowie; digging through
I wear it!
treasures untold in quirky little op shops; supporting local
FAVOURITE WINE/COFFEE Mine’s a long macchiato with almond milk please! Wine wise, my palate has evolved. I’ve moved on from Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz to these days being quite partial to a crisp Clare Valley Riesling or a smooth Montepulciano, although the latter may be influenced by how fun it is to say Montepulciano…
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FAVOURITE BOOK
with a cheeky wine tasting and cheese board, ending up with a fire and tent under the stars and I’m one happy camper, literally.
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ND REPORT
Conservation and Community — Art to Roam Online Auction Tue 5 Oct, 7am MELBOURNE
About 14 years ago, I agreed to place a full-page
These remain Leonard Joel’s two most active engagements
advertisement for Arts Project Australia in the back of a Fine
with community and conservation, and soon they were to
Art auction catalogue. Norman Rosenblatt, a Leonard Joel
come together.
regular, asked me to do this as a favour to promote awareness of the art studio that at the time I knew nothing about. The image was an abstracted portrait of Peter Fay, and it was an
ABOVE: ©IFAW_Colleen Cullen
extraordinary work. That was it. I remained oblivious to the organisation that sat behind this work of art.
meetings in Santa Monica. It was just as Covid-19 was presenting, and I recall people wiping down their plane seats and masks being worn at the airport here and there. At those meetings I was introduced to the Room to Roam project;
Around 4 years after that, Norman suggested I visit Arts
IFAW’s grand and vital plan to reconnect the disrupted
Project Australia, meet Executive Director Sue Roff, and tour
migration paths of elephants and their shrinking habitats in
the studio. I was blown away. First by Sue’s ebullient, warm
Africa, by engaging with countries and communities on the
but also commanding manner and of course the studio and its
ground. Without it, elephants may well be lost to the world
artists. A studio and sanctuary where some 140 artists, with
within 40 years. I found the project inspiring. The weather
a diverse range of intellectual disabilities practice their art,
was beautiful in Santa Monica, but it was a strange time. I
refine it, and exhibit it for sale. As a parent I was moved by its
promised Azzedine Downes, IFAW’s CEO, that I would create
mere existence and knew that this was a place I would want
an art event, a global one, that would support Room to Roam.
my child to be if they loved art and needed support. From then on we have supported Arts Project Australia, and our organisations and people have become friends.
But what sort of an art event? How could it be global? And what art and from where? I was stuck for some time but eventually decided to give Sue Roff a call with an idea. Sue
Then in 2016, the International Fund for Animal Welfare
liked the idea and agreed to support it and help me realise
(IFAW) conducted a study on Australian auction house trade
it. An idea to bring supported studios from around the world
in ivory. Rebecca Keeble of IFAW wrote to me and shared
together, many of which were severely disrupted by Covid-19,
the report that identified Leonard Joel as the largest trader
and curate no more than 100 works from these studios
in the country. I was shocked, I’d never thought about the
to raise funds, not just for Room to Roam but also each
cumulative scale of our trade in antique and second-hand
participating studio. Its name is Art to Roam, it will be a global
ivory before. Rebecca asked me to consider an auction
auction event televised in real-time and it is our hope that
house’s responsibility in the global chain that begins with
bringing these two fund-raising themes together will connect
the slaughter of an elephant - what I now call The Slaughter
with not just lovers of this important thread of contemporary
Origin. I agreed with her, and within 40 days we developed a
art, but also those passionate about conservation and
cessation policy, we no longer deal in ivory, and we are now
community.
an advocate for cessation globally. When we announced our new stance, it was labelled by a now failed competitor “blatant opportunism”. That hurt, briefly, but I didn’t care because our decision felt so good.
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In February 2020, I was invited to the IFAW global board
JOHN ALBRECHT / Leonard Joel Chairman & IFAW Board Member
you are invited to our global event art to roam
© Blake Lenoir - Project Onward, Chicago
Please join us for art to roam Hosted by
John Albrecht
ifaw Board Member and Chairman of Leonard Joel. When: World Animal Day Time: Tuesday 5 October 7am (AEST, AU) Monday 4 October 4pm (NYC, USA) Monday 4 October 1pm (CA, USA) Monday 4 October 9pm (London, UK) Where: Virtual Auction hosted by Leonard Joel This will be an exciting online auction where John will be live, auctioneering the works from artists all around the world, with proceeds benefiting ifaw’s room to roam project & supported studios.
Art to roam is a unique event which will see artists from around the world collaborating with ifaw to create an exclusive online auction. Never before have supported studios from around the world joined hands in this way. These studios support neurodiverse artists who produce extraordinary art. It is the first dedicated art event for ifaw’s room to roam project; a campaign created to join networks of African landscapes where wildlife can roam safely between core habitats, and the people who share the landscapes can thrive along with the animals. For more information and to register: www.ifaw.org/arttoroam Australian auction house, Leonard Joel, has a long-standing relationship with ifaw, having collaborated on and implemented, a voluntary policy to cease auction trade in elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn.
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ISSUE 35 OUT NOW FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE ACKROYD & HARVEY, MARÍA FERNANDA CARDOSO, NICI CUMPSTON, OLAFUR ELIASSON, ROSALIE GASCOIGNE, DALE HARDING, TALOI HAVINI, YAYOI KUSAMA, BETTY MUFFLER, PAULINE RHODES, ISADORA VAUGHAN, PANNAPHAN YODMANEE & MORE.
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