ISSUE 95 DECEMBER 2021 – JANUARY 2022
Celebrating Jewellery Collections. Since 1981.
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A Private Collection of Movie Posters Wednesday 1 December, 6pm / MELBOURNE Important Jewels Tuesday 7 December, 6pm / SYDNEY Holiday Jewels
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Scandinavian Design
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Thursday 9 December, 2pm / MELBOURNE
Fine Jewels & Timepieces
Thursday 17 February, 2pm / MELBOURNE
Monday 21 March, 6pm / MELBOURNE Fine Art Tuesday 22 March, 6pm / MELBOURNE The Collector's Auction Tuesday 29 March, 6pm / SYDNEY
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auction calendar —
Modern Design Monday 4 April, 6pm / MELBOURNE Luxury Tuesday 5 April, 6pm / MELBOURNE Prints & Multiples Wednesday 6 April, 6pm / MELBOURNE The Auction Salon Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery – 10.30am Art – 11am Objects & Collectables – 11.30am MELBOURNE
LEFT: Ruby and Diamond Ring
COVER: Claire Adams MacKinnon,
$100,000-150,000
Courtesy of National Trust of Australia
Important Jewels Auction Tuesday 7 December, 6pm
In 1981 Leonard Joel was appointed to manage the Hollywood actress, Claire Adams MacKinnon’s, jewellery collection. It was the most important jewellery collection ever sold in Australia at that time. 40 years on… and the rest is history.
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This Issue FROM THE CHAIRMAN 3 40 Years Ago AUCTIONS 4 Important Jewels | The Green Jewel, for Love and Prosperity 6 Sydney | The 1805 Pattern: A Naval Officer’s Sword 8 Fine Art | Art to Transport us
Welcome to the 95th issue of Leonard Magazine. This year, we celebrate 40 years of jewellery at Leonard Joel, and in this issue we take a closer look at breathtaking emeralds, explore buying timepieces at auction, discover Cartier's "Tutti Frutti" designs, and chat to Melbourne jeweller and all round creative, Hamish Munro. We also step inside the modernist world of Jacques Tati, discover the designs of Piero Fornasetti, and look back on some of our favourite pieces that passed through our doors this year. We wish you a beautiful summer, and look forward to welcoming you back to Leonard Joel in 2022.
10 Fine Jewels & Timepieces | Buying a Watch at Auction 12 Decorative Arts | Piero Fornasetti: Perfection and the Imaginary 14 Modern Design | Interiors in Film: Absurdly Modern 16 Luxury | What is Virtual Luxury? 17 Prints & Multiples | A Contemporary Focus – IN FOCUS 18 Brisbane | Delectable Jewels 19 Adelaide | The Hermannsburg School 20 In Conversation: With Hamish Munro 22 5 Minutes with Marie McCarthy 23 Valuations: Trusted Settlement Services for more than a Century 24 A Year in Review 32 22nd Report | A Letter of Thanks – JOIN US 36 Connect & Buy with Leonard Joel 37 Contact a Leonard Joel Specialist
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40 YEARS AGO Celebrating Jewellery Collections. Since 1981
In 1990 I was a young auction store person at Leonard Joel (I prefer the English expression “porter”, but I will keep this real!) with an interest in jewellery, and I was lucky enough to have been mentored by Graham Joel, who gave me a long leash as I tried to win exciting business. In that same year, I went head-to-head with Christie’s for a wonderful Melbourne jewellery collection, The Birnszweg Collection. When it was confirmed that we had in fact won the collection, my dad, Kurt Albrecht, told me with pride that it was the most important collection of jewellery to come onto the auction market since the Claire Adams MacKinnon (the woman who graces our cover) collection of 1981; also sold by Leonard Joel. I had never heard of the famous Hollywood silent movie actress, but I was pleased with Leonard Joel’s success with this pitch as dad had also advised me that it was the most important collection of jewellery ever sold in Australia. And so that’s where we mark the beginning of the Leonard Joel jewellery department; 40 years ago, when we were entrusted to sell the Claire Adams MacKinnon Collection. Where all those jewels are now is anyone’s guess. Some would surely still reside in Australia, but most I’m sure have found their way to international collections. No records being available at Leonard Joel from this time make the task of finding pieces from it a tantalisingly difficult one, so I would be delighted to hear from a client that reads this and may, just may, still own a memory from that auction in McKillop Street Melbourne. Since then, we have been honoured to have managed every significant jewellery collection that has come to auction in this country. The Birnszweg Collection, that I have already mentioned, The Kozminsky Collection, The Schlager Collection, and most recently, The John T Hinkley Collection, from our Sydney salerooms. At Leonard Joel we love jewellery; the discovery it brings and the research it demands,
ABOVE: An antique pearl and diamond pendant,
and now, 40 years on, we state with great pride that we now provide our clients the largest
discovered in an unremarkable box of costume jewellery and sold for the Australian record price of $146,400
Fine and Important jewellery marketplace in Australia, one that holds the record for the three
OPPOSITE LEFT: A Magnificent Platinum and
Diamond Ring, 25.02 Carats The Leonard Joel Diamond still holds the Australian record price of $1,125,000 OPPOSITE RIGHT: 18ct White Gold and
most expensive diamond rings ever sold at public auction. As our 41st year approaches, and like every year, we look forward to the next discovery and hopefully, setting new records for our clients. JOHN ALBRECHT
Chairman / Head of Important Collections
Diamond Eternity Ring Sold for $23,750
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IMPORTANT JEWELS
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The Green Jewel, for Love and Prosperity Important Jewels Auction Tues 7 Dec, 6pm SYDNEY
OPPOSITE LEFT: Emerald and diamond ring $20,000-30,000 OPPOSITE RIGHT: A pair of Emerald and Diamond pendant earrings $20,000-30,000 ABOVE: Elizabeth Taylor wearing her
23.46 carat Emerald Bulgari pendant brooch / Alamy BELOW: An outstanding Muzo
Emerald, argyle fancy pink diamond and diamond ring $320,000-480,000 Prosperity. A Muzo Emerald and Argyle pink diamond ring is defined by its high transparency and its rich forest-green even colour distribution with a medium-dark tone and a vivid saturation. There is not a single element in this magnificent masterpiece that is short of splendour, beauty, and grandiosity.
Emeralds have long been coveted for their breathtaking
the yardstick against which all stones are evaluated. Some
natural beauty and prized for their rarity. With the
six hours by car north of Bogotá, the country’s capital,
vibrant green colour referencing the exuberance of spring
nestled in the valleys of the eastern ranges of the Andes,
and evoking emotions of renewal and rebirth, emeralds are
(Cordillera Oriental) between the Boyacá and Cundinamarca
universally associated with hope, love, and prosperity.
departments, hidden away in the lush greenery are a series of
From Cleopatra in Egypt to Catherine the Great in Russia, the Habsburgs in Spain to the Safavid Shahs in Persia, the
small mining towns accounting for between 70–90% of the world’s emerald production.
Ottomans in Turkey to the Grand Mughals in India, the
Emeralds are formed when chromium, vanadium, and iron are
opulence and magnificence of the Royal Courts of the day
present in the mineral beryl. The varying presence of these
were defined by their jewelled splendours, particularly their
three elements gives emerald its range of colour. The most
extravagant emerald collections. Catherine the Great’s
desirable emerald colours are bluish green to pure green, with
infatuation with emeralds is legendary. In a nod to statecraft,
vivid color saturation and tone that’s not too dark. The most
tradition has it that before the Empress attended what could
prized emeralds are highly transparent. Their colour is evenly
potentially be an awkward meeting with her Supreme Privy
distributed, with no eye-visible colour zoning. In coloured
Council, by way of an expression of strength, she would
stones, transparency and clarity are closely linked. This is
“power dress” with multiple emerald jewels to intimidate her
especially true for emeralds. The trade generally accepts
annoying ministerial detractors. Upon her death, her emeralds
eye-visible inclusions in higher-quality emeralds. However,
were dispersed amongst the Romanov’s, many ending up in
when the inclusions have a negative effect on transparency
the equally legendary emerald collection of Grand Duchess
and clarity, they also dramatically reduce value. Emerald
Vladimir through her father-in-law Tsar Alexander II.
inclusions are formed of gases, liquids, other crystals, and
Today, emeralds continue to attract royalty, wealthy businesspeople, celebrities, and Hollywood stars. In 1911, Queen Mary famously wore an Art Deco emerald choker which Queen Elizabeth later gave to Princess Diana as a
minerals. Jewellers call these inclusions “Jardin” (garden) as they are said to resemble a mossy wilderness ‘growing’ within the stone. Consequently, high clarity emeralds are extremely rare and highly prized.
wedding gift. In 1953, President John F. Kennedy proposed to
Three mining sites in Colombia are particularly noteworthy:
Jacqueline Bouvier with a two-carat diamond and emerald
Muzo, Chivor (Somondoco) and Coscuez. Whilst each locality
ring. Elizabeth Taylor had a great love for the stone, with the
produces a range of colours, darker tones of pure green
23.46 carat emerald Bulgari pendant brooch owned by the
emeralds generally come from Muzo. Emeralds that are lighter
actress selling in 2011 for US $6.5 million at Christie’s in New
in tone and slightly bluish green in colour are associated
York.
with Chivor. Emeralds from Coscuez generally have good
Emerald has been the standard for green among coloured
transparency with a bright yellowish-green colour.
stones for thousands of years. Whilst emeralds in antiquity
The unique colour variations of emeralds and the intensity of
were mined in Egypt, India, and Austria, today emeralds are
each stone leaves space for everyone to discover their perfect
excavated in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, and Colombia. Since
match, specific to their individual taste; the perfect gemstone
the 16th Century, Colombia has been acknowledged as the
to commemorate one of life’s big moments.
leading source of the world’s finest emeralds and represents
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The 1805 Pattern: A Naval Officer’s Sword With this small collection - an officer’s sword and associated
Next Collector's Auction
ephemera from the first half of the 19th Century, it’s possible
Tue 29 Mar, 6pm
to imagine episodes from the life of a young man in Nelson’s
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navy, considered the “Wooden Walls of Old England” at the height of its prowess and glory. William Walker served under some of the most famous naval
ABOVE & LEFT: 19th Century Royal
commanders of the day, from his first posting in 1801 as landsman under Sir Edward Pellew, then under Lord Nelson and his friend and flag captain Thomas Masterman Hardy on the Victory in 1804. He was dispatched to the Mediterranean and though he missed serving at Trafalgar, he continued to distinguish himself in a long and varied career in the Napoleonic Wars, and later, in all theatres of war from the West Indies and Americas to the Channel and Portuguese Atlantic coast. His sketch book contains charming views of various ports where he was stationed during his career including the Azores, Lisbon, Falmouth, Mt Edgecumbe in Cornwall as well as rural scenes in Wales and England. The poignant invitation to Commander William Walker’s funeral in 1860 indicates the rank to which he rose. This sword is called “The 1805 Pattern” as it became the regulation issue naval officers’ sword by the Admiralty in August of that year: “A sword of each pattern to be sent to the Port Admirals…as the uniform swords to be worn in
the same year. This example is called a levee weight sword,
Navy Officer’s Dress Sword With Scabbard Accompanied by the officer’s waste book, sketch book of thirty watercolours depicting ports and places visited, and funeral card, belonging to commander William T. Walker who served at the time of Trafalgar ex H.M.S Victory. Accompanying provenance from Ministry of Defence, London. $2,500-4,500
which was more suitable for formal occasions, and many officers preferred a more robust cutlass for the heat of battle. The elaborately decorated blued steel blade and ivory grip indicate it was made for a higher ranking officer and it is signed “Read Sword Cutler Portsmouth” by the maker John Read who traded in 15 Little Charlotte Street, Portsmouth from 1805 until 1850. We look forward to presenting the sword within our next Collector’s Auction in Sydney. RONAN SULICH / Senior Adviser
future by Officers of His Majesty’s Navy…” and apparently Nelson wore his at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October of
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FINE ART Art to Transport us Living in Melbourne, I have spent the majority of the last 18 months in lockdown in my apartment, reading about art, or at our Leonard Joel South Yarra premises looking at it. With the ability to travel off the cards, my mind was dependent on other sources to satiate my travel desires. Fortunately, there’s been no shortage of captivating artworks throughout the year to transport me to another place so here are my top 5 artworks that took me on a journey around the world:
First stop: NEW ZEALAND Our March Fine Art auction featured an impeccable oil painting by Tim Wilson of the Manapouri mountains in the South Island of New Zealand. In the work, Tim captures the quiet grandeur of these monumental mountains. We can almost feel the crisp winter air and fog drifting past before the sun creeps in further through the clouds. How’s the serenity!
Now, time for some hustle and bustle: ITALY The wonderful Swiss artist Lill Tschudi never fails to mesmerise me and her modernist linocut, Schiffe, from our Women Artists auction captures Venice on the move. The gondoliers are hard at work, preparing for their next load of passengers taking in the sights. I can hear the gondolas clinking together as they sit docked in succession preparing for the waves about to hit from the cargo ship roaring into the canal.
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Perhaps let’s head for dry(ish) land: Next Fine Art Auction Tue 22 Mar, 6pm MELBOURNE
FRANCE Paris is one of the few cities in the world that becomes even more beautiful when it rains and Édouard Cortès knows how to masterfully bring this to the canvas. Flickers of golds,
OPPOSITE TOP: TIM WILSON
greens and purples adorn the work in reflection from the
(New Zealander, 1954-2020) Manapouri 2004 oil on Belgian linen 60 x 120.5cm Sold for $23,750
rainfall. The flower seller trudges along, hoping to sell the
OPPOSITE BOTTOM: LILL TSCHUDI
bellied and ready to take on the weather.
(Swiss, 1911-2004) Schiffe 1951 colour linocut, ed. 9/50 26.5 x 28.5cm Sold for $32,500
cart full before the rain ruins it all, but most of her potential customers seem to be flocking to the golden warm glow of the building streetside. A quick Cognac and we’ll be warm-
TOP: ÉDOUARD CORTÈS
(French, 1882-1969) L’Opera, Paris oil on canvas 44 x 51cm Sold for $37,500 MIDDLE: YAYOI KUSAMA
Well, Europe, you’ve been great but it’s time to turn around
(Japanese, born 1929) Pumpkins cast resin and painted in colours (2) 10 x 8.5 x 8.5cm each Sold for $2,500
and head towards home:
BOTTOM: PATRICK OLOODOODI
Yayoi Kusama’s Yellow Pumpkin which was washed into the
TJUNGURRAYI (c.1930-2017, Kukatja Language Group) Untitled 2008 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 122 x 121.5cm Sold for $17,500
JAPAN High on my travel list, Japan is a hotspot for great food, natural wonders, and of course art. How could we forget ocean in strong winds on the island of Naoshima earlier this year? We’ll just have to wait for it to be restored and returned to the island, but in the meantime we were able to enjoy these two miniatures in our July Prints and Multiples auction. Luckily, these two won’t be making their way into the ocean anytime soon.
There’s no place like home: AUSTRALIA Throughout this year we’ve had some exceptional pieces of Indigenous Australian art on offer. Many of these works capture aspects of the Australian landscape that I’m ashamed to say I’ve not yet seen with my own eyes. Patrick Oloodoodi Tjungurrayi comes from the Balgo region, an area of rich and vibrant colour which comes through in the dynamic and energetic art from the area. Lot 22 from our February Indigenous Art sale featured a work by Patrick that is still one of my favourite works to this day. It’s mix of piercing reds and oranges with sweet pinks and crisp whites intersecting together to create intricate patterns of the landscape that still have me desperate to visit the Balgo region. OLIVIA FULLER / Head of Fine Art
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FINE JEWELS & TIMEPIECES
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Buying a Watch at Auction Next Fine Jewels & Timepieces Auction Mon 21 Mar, 6pm MELBOURNE OPPOSITE: Paul Newman wearing
his Rolex Daytona, with wife Joanne Woodward, 1973 / Alamy ABOVE: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-
date Ref 228235 a Fine 18ct Pink Gold Everose Sundust Wristwatch With Bracelet Circa 2019 Sold for $60,000
The secondary market for timepieces has gained rapid momentum in recent years. With several departments at international auction houses dedicated to horology and watches, increasingly buyers are choosing to invest in this specialist collecting category along with fine art, jewellery and vintage cars. With an array of truly unique, rare, and collectable timepieces on offer, auctions can be an excellent place to source a special piece.
As with any collectable item, the provenance and historical
Recent auction results point to the popularity of international
those that are categorised as vintage. Ideally, the case of
and aspirational watch brands, in some part due to quality
the watch should present with minimal scratches and crisp
and accurate performance being guaranteed. Audemars
lines. However, potential buyers should be wary of a vintage
Piguet, A. Lange & Söhne, Rolex, Patek Philippe, IWC
watch that seems too perfect; it can be an indicator of over-
Schaffhausen, Omega, and Jaeger-LeCoultre among others
polishing. In the instance a vintage watch has replacement
are highly coveted and consistently achieve strong results
parts, this will be noted in the auction catalogue. Mention
on the secondary market. Particular limited edition models,
of ‘after-market’ in a catalogue description means there
prototypes and low production models also drive desirability
has been an alteration or replacement after the date of
and collectability in the horological category. The Rolex Bao
manufacture. The advertised auction estimate will reflect
Dai for example is an exceptionally rare model, combining the
both after-market additions and overall condition, and
Rolex perpetual movement, full calendar, and moonphase
naturally watches accompanied by original box, papers,
display within the iconic oyster casing. Commanding
receipts, service receipts and in as close to original condition
impressive prices at auction, one model with the rare
are typically most desirable, regardless of age.
combination of gold case, black dial and diamond markers sold for $5.1 million USD in 2017. It was one of only three of the kind ever produced.
significance can bolster value. The staggering price achieved for Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona in 2017 is testament to the value watch collectors place upon provenance. At $17.75 million USD, it claimed the title of the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction. When perusing catalogues, potential buyers should pay close attention to historical and provenance notes in the catalogue as these are very likely to affect the final price achieved. Condition is undoubtedly one of the biggest differentiators when it comes to the value of a timepiece, particularly
Unlike buying online, buying at auction can give peace of mind to buyers with authenticity guaranteed. With specialist horologists inspecting and cataloguing items in detail, buyers
Even within contemporary ranges, we see there can be a
can be assured that each item has been fully authenticated
strong demand a specific model or models. With an imbalance
and accurately described. Whilst auction specialists can
between low production levels and a huge demand of
provide expert guidance, potential buyers should also take
high-end buying, difficult to acquire current production
some time to sufficiently research a piece of interest for
pieces are driving prices on the secondary market. The
additional peace of mind.
recently discontinued Rolex Submariner 1166LV ‘Hulk’, (a name given thanks to the green dial and bezel) has been in
BETHANY MCGOUGAN / Head of Fine Jewels & Timepieces
production from 2010. Since confirmation by Rolex in 2020 that the model will no longer be produced, there has been an incredible surge in aftermarket activity.
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DECORATIVE ARTS Piero Fornasetti: Perfection and the Imaginary Now Consigning for 2022 Decorative Arts Auctions MELBOURNE OPPOSITE: Plates from the Tema
E Variazioni series, displayed at the Fornasetti designer di interni store, Milan, Italy / Alamy ABOVE: Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988)
An Umbrella Stand, Circa 1950 Sold for $1,464 BELOW: Fornasetti's muse, Opera
singer Lina Cavalieri (1874-1944) / Alamy
Hailing from Italy’s design capital, Milan, Piero Fornasetti was a painter, draughtsman, printer, engraver, decorator, and designer. Though he grew up in the period of Liberty and Art Novueau that captivated Europe in the early 20th Century, the essence of his work focused on lines and the imagination, which was in contrast with the romantic, fluid styles of the time. He said, “I am a stickler for details who loves uncertainty”, a quote encompassing Fornasetti’s duality for structure and creativity.
Fornasetti’s early works included printed scarves and
Being a graphic artist first and foremost, as a boy, Fornasetti
than 350 times throughout the series and can often been
was known to be constantly drawing, and his childhood bedroom walls were said to be covered in trompe l’oeil
paintings, and it was not until meeting and collaborating with architect and designer Gio Ponti in the 1940s that his designs moved into furniture and interiors. The pair created one of Fornasetti’s most timeless and coveted designs, the Architettura Trumeau. After his fruitful collaboration with Ponti, Fornasetti proceeded to create an array of new productions including trays, lamps, screens, plates, umbrella stands, and office accessories, all featuring his bold graphics. His most recognizable works, however, are from his Tema E Variazioni series which were created in the 1950s and are still prevalent today. This iconic series features the polymorphous face of Fornasetti’s muse Lina Cavalieri, the 19th Century operatic legend who was considered the most beautiful woman in the world at the height of her fame. Commonly found adorning plates, her face is found transformed no fewer seen highlighted in interior design magazines and journals.
illustrations of hot air balloons, architectural elements, and
For those who are more inclined towards wearable art and
female figures. Not only a master of design, Fornasetti was
design, you will be pleased to know that Fornasetti and Louis
also a self-proclaimed hoarder and collector with an interest
Vuitton have just launched a collaborative line of a limited-
in antiquity, curios and antique iconography. He surrounded
edition of accessories and clothing. The line features over
himself with collections of glasses, books, and ephemera,
1600 designs; playful editions highlighting the best elements
having a particularly keen interest in printed paraphernalia
of both companies: the LV monogram and Fornasetti’s
ranging from playing cards to old labels, which in addition
architectural and classical inspired graphics.
to the subject of his childhood drawings would later be
CHIARA CURCIO / Head of Decorative Arts
recognisable in his iconic designs.
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MODERN DESIGN
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Interiors in Film: Absurdly Modern This second instalment of ‘Interiors in Film’ focuses on the
in a chair, and still tries to carry on socialising whilst
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French director Jacques Tati’s film ‘Mon Oncle’ (My Uncle),
uncomfortably wrestling with the seating.
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filmed and set in 1958 when France and the rest of Europe
Mon 4 Apr, 6pm
were regaining prosperity after the second world war.
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Industries and technologies were booming, paving the way for a new, modern world. ‘Mon Oncle’, with all its slapstick
OPPOSITE, ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT:
elements, is more a reflection on how the modern age affects
Mon Oncle, Jacques Tati, 1958 / Alamy
the way people live. Most of the film is set in a new house,
BELOW: Pair of Butterfly Chairs, c. 1950s Sold for $670
in the modern space.
and we watch how a group of guests interact with each other
The slick aesthetics of modernism continued well into the post war era. The wide-ranging trend encompassed everything, especially architecture. It focused on simple, rational forms that avoided ornamentation and historical context. While many celebrated the increased prosperity that modernism allowed, Tati sees the global culture as discouraging the enjoyment of life. The Villa Arpel, the house in which the film is set, is modelled on Le Corbusier’s ideals of the home as a machine for living in. With this influence, Tati designed the furniture in the film along with his set designer Jacques Lagrange. The three key pieces are the ‘Haricot’ sofa, shaped like a bean, the ‘Yellow’ rocking chair, and the ‘Harper’ sofa, all designed to convey discomfort. Each piece of furniture, at some point in the film, reveals an awkward absurdity embedded in modern life. In one example, Mr Hulot (the uncle) gets physically stuck
Another wonderful absurdity is how long Tati spends depicting people walking around Villa Arpel’s garden. With its square beds of coloured gravel and tidy grass, aside from the aesthetics, the designer hasn’t put much thought into how the garden will be used. A series of comic moments portray people repeatedly following or passing each other awkwardly because they do not wish to step off the pavers and into the gravel. Tati may see modern sensibilities as misunderstanding the essence of living and touching, however perhaps at the same time, his theories are a slight contradiction to what modernism achieved. Modernism rejected the progress and cultural evolution that inspired war, it sought newness, originality, and technical and creative innovation for a better future. Ironically, the architecture and furniture that Tati designed for the film is what has gone on to become just as famous as the movie itself. The set designs are now coveted amongst collectors, with only one full set of all three furniture pieces remaining, belonging to Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Mon Oncle is a true testament to modernism and its designs that will no doubt continue to inspire multiple creative disciplines for decades to come. ANNA GRASSHAM / Head of Modern Design
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Luxury What is Virtual Luxury? — things to our buyers on the one convenient platform, Next Luxury Auction
available for purchase in Australian dollars.
Tues 5 Apr, 6pm
Viewing for these auctions is online only. Because of this,
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we supply multiple images of all lots, along with condition reports on each item. Additional questions can also be asked and answered before the auction via email just as you would
ABOVE: A Boy Bag By Chanel
Sold for $5,625
do in another auction. Most of our buyers are not fazed by the fact that they cannot view in person, because they come
RIGHT: A Crocodile Kelly Handbag
by Hermès Sold for $45,000
from far and wide too and are also used to other online retail platforms where online viewing is the only option. (Welcome to the 21st Century!) The auction happens in real time with live auctioneers. You can bid live online via Invaluable, phone link with a friendly Leonard Joel team member, or leave a fixed absentee bid. It’s hard to believe that it has been over a year since our
As always, the lot goes to the highest bidder, and you are
first Virtual Luxury auction in March 2020. Always ahead of
invoiced the following day. There is a week’s grace whilst
the game, the auction was planned well before we had any
we collate the purchased items and organise shipment to
inkling of the Covid restrictions and lockdowns that would
Leonard Joel, however it’s worth the wait. One of the greatest
plague us. The concept was a Godsend however and set us
benefits to our clients is that all purchased items are landed in
in good stead for what was to come.
Australia without additional taxes or duties. They can be
The concept of a virtual auction is not dissimilar to a normal auction. The main difference is that the stock is not on-site
collected from Leonard Joel, or the buyer can elect to organize their own carrier for personal delivery.
and can be in multiple locations anywhere in the world. This
Virtual auctions are here to stay, and we look forward to
point even took me a while to get my head around, however
curating a variety of auctions in all categories. Since our
the benefits are great. For the first time, we can offer the
inaugural Virtual Luxury auction in March 2020, the demand
most amazing variety of luxury goods that are not readily
for quality luxury goods has kept on growing. Technology and
available in Australia. The items for auction come from
traditional values walk hand in hand for unlimited events at
multiple sources, too. Leonard Joel brings these amazing
Leonard Joel in the future… watch this space! JOHN D'AGATA / Head of Luxury
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Prints & Multiples A Contemporary Focus — In 2011, Leonard Joel held their first dedicated Prints and Multiples auction. Intended as a boutique offering, it has
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rapidly and consistently grown into one of our most popular
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auctions seeing 8x growth across the last decade.
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Contemporary Prints and Multiples are quickly moving to the forefront of every collector’s wishlist.
TOP: DEL KATHRYN BARTON
(born 1972) That’s When I Was Another Tree 3 2007 lithograph ed. 22/30 105 x 76cm Sold for $8,750
Del Kathryn Barton dominates the market but with an extensive waitlist for her original paintings she is not broadly accessible. Her prints on the secondary market have become a terrific way to acquire one of her creations. That’s When
LEFT: BRENT HARRIS (born 1956)
I Was Another Tree 3 2007 in our July Prints and Multiples
To the Forest 1999 screenprint ed. P/P 91 x 152cm Sold for $6,250
auction achieved a considerable result of $8,750, an example
only did his shredding stunt of Girl With Balloon make
of the recent growth for contemporary editions.
global headlines at Sotheby’s London in 2018, but again
Our recent sales have also seen the work of Brent Harris become increasingly prevalent. The Australian Art Sales Digest lists 65 prints by the artist on record at auction ever, with 50% of these appearing in the last 5 years alone, and 70% appearing in Leonard Joel’s Prints and Multiples auctions.
recently when it was resold making close to 20 times its “pre-shredded” price. One lucky Australian vendor experienced the glory of Banksy’s hype first-hand, originally purchasing Jack and Jill (Police Kids) in 2013 for $2,600, to then sell in our July sale at $112,500 to another local collector.
We have steadily seen Harris’ hauntingly brooding gestures
This past year has seen the rise and rise of quality editions in
in the form of etchings and screenprints become top of
the marketplace, and a new focus on Contemporary Art. The
mind for a diverse range of collectors, many only discovering
acquisition of limited edition prints is no longer just for the
the artist recently. A personal favourite of mine was On
connoisseur collector, but a key focus for newer collectors
Becoming (Yellow) (No. 1) 1998, sold in March 2021 for $3,750.
and especially those with an interest in Contemporary Art.
It incorporates those fluid yet bold lines that Harris is best
With this shift in collecting amongst Australian art buyers, it is
known for.
no surprise that the prices achieved have also increased and
We couldn’t comment on the rising trends of Contemporary Art in the Prints and Multiples space without mentioning the
new genres have become dominant. HANNAH RYAN / Art Specialist
rise of Street Art. It is the mysterious Banksy that takes the cake for the biggest auction results for a street artist. Not
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Brisbane Delectable Jewels — Cartier’s ‘Tutti Frutti’ pieces are the perfect blend of French
Deco period, which had dominated the jewellery trends in the
design and Indian royalty. “Tutti Frutti” represents a design
preceding era.
concept created by Cartier in 1901, referencing jewellery
Owning a Tutti Frutti piece was for the true connoisseur.
that features rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, mainly carved stones. The gems were sourced from the treasury of the Indian maharajas in the early 1920s, who approached the French jeweller to re-imagine their traditional jewels into a “Western” style. Cartier’s vivid designs gained popularity in the 1920s – 30s, at the time known simply as “Pierres de Couleur” - coloured stones. It wasn’t until 1970s that the collection
Daisy Fellowes, the eternally stylish socialite and Singer sewing machine heiress, commissioned a Collier Hindou Tutti Frutti in 1936. The result was a necklace consisting of 1031 gemstones, an irresistible mix of diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Today, these pieces are iconic and highly collectable amongst jewellery lovers, connoisseurs, and historians.
was christened “Tutti Frutti”. Soon, bib necklaces,
Leonard Joel Brisbane can assist with all aspects of buying
brooches, jabot pins, ear clips, bracelets, powder cases, and
and selling jewels, timepieces, fine art, decorative arts, luxury
many others would appear in Cartier’s workshop, adorned
pieces, and more. To schedule an appointment with Troy,
with leaf and berry shaped carved rubies, emeralds, and
please call 0412 997 080 or email troy.mckenzie@leonardjoel.
sapphires. The introduction of a wide variety of gemstone
com.au
colours set into one piece with an East-meets-West design
TROY MCKENZIE / Queensland Representative Specialist
was a stark contrast to the geometric styles of the Art
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ABOVE: A Tutti Frutti Inspired 18ct
White Gold, Diamond and Gem-set Pendant Necklace $4,000-6,000
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Adelaide The Hermannsburg School — ABOVE: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
(1902-1959) Mereenie Bluff Range 1938 watercolour and pencil on paper 25 x 35cm $25,000-30,000 RIGHT: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
(1902-1959) Rutjupma (Mount Sonder) 1940 watercolour and pencil on paper 26.5 x 35cm $30,000-40,000
One of the many privileges of representing an auction house such as Leonard Joel is the diversity of people and objects that one encounters. Every day brings some new and exciting object to light, often with a fascinating owner who would like us to find the next custodian for their treasured object. Sometimes, as fate or fortune would have it, different vendors bring highly complementary objects, which assists us greatly in creating a theme within a sale. One such vendor contacted me some weeks ago with a beautifully rendered work retaining excellent colouration by Rex Battarbee (18931973). To collectors of Hermannsburg school works he needs no introduction, being most known for his tutelage of the brilliant Albert Namatjira as well as the encouragement and guidance of the broader Hermannsburg school. This work was Lot 61 in our Fine Art sale held in Melbourne on the 23rd of November. Only two weeks later, a gentleman contacted us about his extensive collection of Hermannsburg works, collected over many years in the Northern Territory. Over the course of listing the works, one did gain a fascinating insight into life in the Territory. Included in this important collection are three works by Albert Namatjira, dated 1938,
1940 and 1952 respectively, which were also consigned to the November Fine Art auction. This suite of works not only complement each other, but importantly illustrate the relationship between the two artists and the evolution of Albert Namatjira’s work. If you would like assistance with buying or selling art, antiques, jewellery, modern design, luxury or the diverse or interesting, please call me on 0419 838 841 or email anthony.hurl@leonardjoel.com.au ANTHONY HURL / South Australia Representative Specialist
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In Conversation with Hamish Munro
This issue, we chat to Hamish Munro, a Melbourne based jeweller, artist, and designer with a clean, balanced, and sculptural aesthetic. Hamish takes us through his space set in a building with a fascinating history, tells us about his favourite auction finds, and shares what he’s working on next - it’s not what you’d expect...
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Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your work in
I couldn’t ignore the building’s original use and the inner
design?
workings that such a space evokes.
I’m a Melbourne born artist/designer with a background in
With the release of the new Joan series this year, I wanted to
sculpture. My main focus and practice is centred around my
refine the space again with the introduction of the Venetians
store featuring Leonard Joel auction purchases
fine Jewellery brand. As well as jewellery, my broader design
and the new large sliding glass cabinet, again drawing upon
ABOVE RIGHT: Rings from The Joan
practice shares a cross over into furniture and object design,
the ideas of the ‘office’ and orderly systems. I find myself
Series by Hamish Munro
as well as other, smaller parallel projects that are generated
changing the store at the same time that I’m working on a
Photography: Peter Ryle
within the studio.
major jewellery collection. I wanted these new adaptations
How did you discover Leonard Joel? It is a household name in my family. I grew up with both my dad and grandfather frequenting Leonard Joel and other auction houses around town. Tell us about your Collingwood studio, how did you design the space? The store is a working space that I’m constantly adapting and responding to. It’s an important space to me as it is an extension of what I’m trying to say and deliver as a small
Tati’s “Playtime” and perhaps a jewellery heist scene from “Le Cercle Rouge”. Do you have a standout auction find from Leonard Joel? Our store counter came from the weekly Salon auction about five years ago, I love it. It’s a simple unnamed Australian midcentury desk, well-proportioned and elegant. I think I paid about $350 for it; it was a steal. What are you working on next? I’m looking forward to getting the cogs moving again on
wasn’t enough for me. I wanted to create space that had
a project I started in 2018 called Wool. It’s a slow burning
feeling and a change in frequency once you stepped in.
project that pivots around my small flock of pet sheep based
preserving factory, Laver Bros & Co Pty Ltd, built in the early 20th Century. The company supplied Douglas Mawson’s Antarctic expedition in 1911 with 265,000 tins of canned food. I first moved into the studio in 2016 and then shortly after, I opened the store. The store and studio are in the front of
OPPOSITE RIGHT, ABOVE LEFT & MIDDLE: Hamish's Collingwood
in the space to sit somewhere between a foyer from Jacques
brand and designer. It came at a time where digital expression
The studio and store are situated inside an old food
OPPOSITE LEFT: Hamish Munro
in central Victoria, and the wool each sheep contributes every season. The project’s first shear was in late 2019, with the first production series planned for 2020, which was put on ice. We are now coming up to our 3rd shear and soon looking forward to producing our first series with a total of 14 fleeces grown over the past 4 years, ready for processing.
the building, in what would have been the factory’s office.
Learn more at hamishmunro.com, follow Hamish on Instagram
The office partitions and soaring fine timber windows and
at @hamish.munro and get to know his sheep and follow the
lining boards are still intact, and when designing the space,
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Minutes with… MARIE MCCARTHY
This issue, we spend five minutes with our recently appointed CEO, Marie McCarthy.
FAVOURITE MAKER / DESIGNER / ARTIST I like the artist John Kelly for a number of reasons. I grew up
I love to read and will read anything - murder, fiction,
in West Cork, Ireland, on a dairy farm, and when I first saw
romance – I do not apply any quality filter to my reading.
his work I thought it was hilarious that anyone would want
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” has always been an
a picture of a cow in a tree. Upon further research, I loved
ongoing classic and I revisit it most years. A recent favourite
the humour and the simplicity of his Dobell’s Cows series.
was “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee, as it was a period of history
I discovered that he now resides in West Cork and in 2013,
that I was unfamiliar with, and the family story appealed
painted a series of landscapes entitled Sticks and Stones that
to me.
move me every time I look at them, as they remind me of home in all its beauty and bleakness. FAVOURITE AUCTION PURCHASE
YOUR IDEAL DAY IN MELBOURNE I moved to Melbourne in 2013 from Sydney and it felt like home. Melbourne is beautiful with its architecture and parks
I have purchased many items in the past six years of working
and the bay. I love the weather here and its unpredictability
at Leonard Joel, but my favourite (also one of the most
and that there is a version of winter. The best start to the
inexpensive) is a Villeroy & Boch cake stand. I love to bake,
day is an early walk on the beach with my dog, Clementine,
but my decorating skills are not up to my ambitions. I think
followed by a strong coffee plus several cups of tea with
anything presented on a cake stand immediately looks elegant
avocado on rye bread (Woodfrog Bakery is another recent
and refined or can be interpretated as a deconstructed classic
find), a run without the dog, and then more tea, followed by
(think a badly made pavlova imitating an Eton Mess).
more food and some wine. Melbourne has great restaurants
FAVOURITE WINE / COFFEE / COCKTAIL The country lifestyle did not afford much opportunity to develop a sophisticated wine/coffee/cocktail palate. I discovered gin in my twenties, and I rediscovered it again in 2020 during lockdown with the fabulous extended options of tonic and gin. My perfect G&T is one third gin, one third lime and one third tonic on the rocks served in a crystal tumbler.
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FAVOURITE BOOK
and I love Indian cuisine - Atta in Albert Park is for family celebrations along with Tonka in the city.
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A SUMMER DESIGN COLLECTION AUCTION THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2021, MELBOURNE
A Summer Design Collection | FEBRUARY
Peninsula Antiques e Moderno | FEBRUARY
Danish Desk, Double Sided Desk With Four Drawers and Key, Denmark, C 1960s | Sold for $4,000
An Italian Art Deco Dining Table, by Vittorio Dassi, Circa 1940s | Sold for $6,250
Indigenous Art | FEBRUARY
A Gentleman's Collection: The Estate of Rodney Permezel | FEBRUARY
EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE (c.1910-1996, Anmatyerre Language Group) Yam Dreaming, My Country 1994, 133.5 x 93.5cm | Sold for $25,000
AFTER JEAN-JACQUES CAFFIERI (French, 1725-1792) Corneille Van Cleve (1645-1732), Carrara marble | Sold for $9,375
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CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART AUCTION WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH 2021, MELBOURNE
Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art | MARCH A Chinese Blue and White Dragon Box Wanli Mark and of the Period (1572-1620) | Sold for $10,000
Fine Jewels & Timepieces | MARCH An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Wristwatch | Sold for $36,250
FINE ART AUCTION TUESDAY 16 MARCH 2021, MELBOURNE
Fine Art | MARCH
Modern Design | MARCH
NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) (The Minstrel) | Sold for $22,500
Mario Bellini Set of Six 'Cab 413' Dining Chairs for Cassina | Sold for $16,250
Luxury | MARCH
Prints & Multiples | MARCH
An Exotic Birkin 30 by Hermès | Sold for $62,500
SPACE INVADER Alias LDN-08 1999-2007 | Sold for $118,750
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VIRTUAL LUXURY
Virtual Luxury | APRIL
The Collector's Auction | APRIIL
A Crocodile Kelly Handbag by Hermès | Sold for $45,000
A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Woman | Sold for $32,500
ME AND UOOUOO, THE RCH 150 ANNIVERSARY ART TRAIL AUCTION AUCTION THURSDAY 22 APRIL 2021, MELBOURNE
Important Jewels | APRIL A Magnificent Platinum and Diamond Ring, 25.02 Carats | Sold for $1,125,000
Me and UooUoo, The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail Auction | APRIL CAMILLA EUSTANCE Trees, Birds and Us | Sold for $10,000
Fine Art & Objet D'Art formerly from the Estate of Graham Joel | MAY
Decorative Arts | MAY A Maori Turuturu (Weaving Peg) Late 19th/early 20th Century | Sold for $243,750
A Gold Coin Vinaigrette | Sold for $21,250
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Asian Works of Art | MAY
Fine Jewels & Timepieces | JUNE
Six Chinese Carved Shoushan Seals Republic Period (1912-1949) | Sold for $20,000
An Edwardian Platinum Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch, Early 20th Century | Sold for $20,000
FINE ART AUCTION TUESDAY 8 JUNE 2021, MELBOURNE
SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN AUCTION TUESDAY 22 JUNE 2021, MELBOURNE
Fine Art | JUNE
Scandinavian Design | JUNE
CLEMENT MEADMORE (1929-2005) Meditation 1974 | Sold for $32,500
Takashi Okamura & Erik Marquardsen Armchair & Ottoman for Skipper Mobelfabrik | Sold for $2,375
The Collector's Auction | JUNE
Centum | JUNE
JOHN COBURN (1925-2006) Carnival of Birds | Sold for $32,500
JOHN KELLY (born 1965) Dobell's Cow VI 1992-93 | Sold for $23,750
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MODERN DESIGN AUCTION MONDAY 26 JULY 2021, MELBOURNE
A Connoisseur's Collection | JULY
Modern Design | JULY
A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 A Fine 18ct Gold Wristwatch With Date and Power Reserve Circa 2000 | Sold for $21,250
Arnold Madsen Clam Chair | Sold for $15,000
LUXURY AUCTION TUESDAY 27 JULY 2021, MELBOURNE
PRINTS & MULTIPLES AUCTION WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2021, MELBOURNE
Luxury | JULY
Prints & Multiples | JULY
A Custom Made Cube Case by Louis Vuitton | Sold for $2,750
BANKSY (British, born 1974) Jack and Jill (Police Kids) 2005 | Sold for $112,500
FINE INDIAN JEWELS FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION AUCTION THURSDAY 29 JULY 2021, MELBOURNE
Fine Indian Jewels from a Private Collection | JULY
Important Jewels | AUGUST An Outstanding Pair of Diamond Pendant Earrings | Sold for $800,000
A 22ct Gold, Enamel and Gem-set Torque (Hasli) | Sold for $16,250
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Fine Jewels & Timepieces | AUGUST
Fine Art | AUGUST
A Fine 18ct Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Emerald Limited Edition Easter Egg and Surprise, Victor Mayer for Fabergé, Numbered 1/25 Circa 1996 | Sold for $20,000
ALBERT NAMATJIRA (1902-1959) Mount Connor | Sold for $50,000
An Important Private Collection of Asian Art | SEPTEMBER
An Important Collection of Hermès Interiors | SEPTEMBER
A Chinese Dehua Figure of Guanyin Ming (1368-1644) or Early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) | Sold for $40,000
Rena Dumas & Peter Coles Pippa folding armchair for Hermès Maison Collection | Sold for $28,750
AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF HERMÈS HANDBAGS AUCTION TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2021, MELBOURNE
A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE JEWELLERY AUCTION MONDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2021, MELBOURNE
An Exclusive Collection of Hermès Handbags | SEPTEMBER
A Private Collection of Vintage and Antique Jewellery | SEPTEMBER
A Rare Vintage Tricolour Kelly 28 Sellier Handbag by Hermès | Sold for $62,500
18ct and Gold Enamel Ring, Italy | Sold for $5,000
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The Collector's Auction | SEPTEMBER
Art to Roam | OCTOBER
HENRI LE SIDANER (French, 1862-1939) Soir 1896 | Sold for $81,250
THOM ROBERTS (born 1976) Elephant Standing in the Water | Sold for $3,000
SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN AUCTION THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER 2021, MELBOURNE
Scandinavian Design | OCTOBER
Asian Works of Art | OCTOBER
Illum Wikkelso Pair of 'Capella' Armchairs for Niels Eilersen | Sold for $4,000
A Chinese Archaistic Inlaid Bronze Jar, 20th Century or Earlier | Sold for $40,000
WOMEN ARTISTS AUCTION TUESDAY 19 OCTOBER 2021, MELBOURNE
Decorative Arts | OCTOBER
Women Artists | OCTOBER
A French Bronze Model of Two Grey Hounds By Emmanuel Fremiet (1824-1910) | Sold for $5,000
CLARICE BECKETT (1887-1935) Winter Sunset | Sold for $156,250
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ND REPORT
A Letter of Thanks
Dear Supported Studios, In the midst of a global pandemic and with all the challenges your artists and studios faced, I cannot thank you enough for agreeing to support my idea for a global art event. An event with community and conservation in mind and without your artists and great art, it would not have been possible. Of the ten studios that participated we sold works to the world from seven of those, and to those studios that we couldn’t find buyers for this time, I can only promise you that next year we will try just as hard to find buyers for you. Thank you also for agreeing to donate half the proceeds of each sold work to IFAW’s bold Room to Roam project in Africa, a project of world significance and a vital one. Your generosity will not be forgotten and from all of us at Art to Roam and IFAW we are extremely grateful. Reaching out to you all in different time zones and constructing this event from scratch, in the midst of lockdowns and with all the associated challenges, was as challenging as it was fulfilling and your enthusiasm to participate was inspirational. Next year our plan is to take what we have learnt from this inaugural auction and come back with an even better event, one that speaks to conservation and community again, and one that I hope your artists will want to be part of. Because of our collaborative effort and your gracious participation, we raised $53,200 (AUD) from the sale of 28 works to collectors from all corners of the globe and as I write half of that is with IFAW and on its way to Room to Roam. A significant contribution and one your artists and studios can be very proud of. I look forward to discussing and brainstorming with you in the months to come and I hope in years to come that I will get the chance to thank you and your artists in person. Sincerely, John Albrecht for Art to Roam, IFAW and Leonard Joel
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DOUG AITKEN, MAREE CLARKE, VISAYA HOFFIE, THE HUXLEYS, JENNA LEE, HELEN MARTEN, KENZEE PATTERSON, REUBEN PATERSON, SANDRA POWELL AND ANDREW KING, PAULA REGO, SALLY SMART, HEATHER B. SWANN, TAYLOR AND HINDS ARCHITECTS, JUSTINE VARGA & MORE
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The Huxleys Where Have All the Flowers Gone (detail), 2016 Giclée print 76 x 76 cm Photo: The Huxleys
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18ct Gold, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Brooch Sold for $10,000 Important Jewels Auction, August
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