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...

MIRKA MORA (1928-2018) Curlews in the Garden 1980 wool, cotton and lurex tapestry 176 x 241cm Sold for $200,000 Important Works from the NAB Art Collection, February 2022

Leonard Joel is thrilled to announce a white glove result for “Important Works from the NAB Art Collection” on 23 February 2022, with 100% sold by lot, 225% sold by value, 29 new artist records set, and $1,952,900 raised for the philanthropic work of the NAB Foundation.

Notable results included the exciting sale of this large scale tapestry by Mirka Mora, which sailed past the estimated range and sold for $200,000 IBP to a delighted bidder on the telephone. Demand for Mora’s artwork has exploded since Leonard Joel held the auction of her studio in 2019; her top five prices have all been achieved since that pivotal auction, with this one now taking the lead.

GREG JOHNS (born 1953) At The Centre (There is Nothing) 2009 corten steel initialled and dated at base: GJ 2009 130 x 130cm (excl. plinth) Sold for $93,750 Important Works from the NAB Art Collection, February 2022

Another highlight from "Important Works from the NAB Art Collection” was this sculpture by Greg Johns, which was a maquette for the even larger version at McClelland Sculpture Park.

HAROLD SEPTIMUS POWER (1878-1951) The Bullock Team c.1914 oil on canvas laid on board signed twice lower left: H. S. POWER 111 x 178.5cm Sold for $100,000 Important Works from the NAB Art Collection, February 2022 LOUIS POULSEN 'MUSHROOM' TABLE LAMP FOR VERNER PANTON Acrilic, plastic, and metal. Denmark, c 1970s Sold for $$1,190 Scandinavian Design, February 2022

Two Rare Worcester (Barr, Flight and Barr) Porcelain Armorial Monogrammed Plates From 'The George III Service', Circa 1807-1813 Sold for $42,500 Decorative Arts, March 2022

NEILS MOLLER SET OF SIX 'MODEL 71' DINING CHAIRS Solid teak and teak veneer, black vinyl seats. Denmark, Designed 1958 Sold for $3,500 Scandinavian Design, February 2022

A Rare Chinese Doucai 'Crane' Bowl Yongzheng Mark and of the Period (1722-1735) Sold for $47,500 Asian Works of Art, March 2022 A French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Sideboard By Maison Gouffé, Paris, Mid 20th Century Sold for $13,750 Decorative Arts, March 2022