LEONARD, issue 26, March 2014

Issue TWENTYSIX / MARCH 2014

EVERY AUCTION, EVERY LOT, LIVE!

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BUYER BEWARE OR BEWARE THE DISTANT BUYER? Ever since I can remember the only Latin ample protection when purchasing from an more and more transacting migrates to more by international phone; communication phrase that emanated from auction circles auction house. Descriptions unless qualified distant digital and international mechanisms. channels with little to no personal contact. was the phrase “caveat emptor” which simply are as good as a guarantee and any attempt by But I’m largely not talking about the sale of The absence of a handshake, a meeting of means “let the buyer beware”. In pre-war an auction house to hide from an inaccurate modestly priced or even reasonably valuable the eyes or physical presence of the buyer in auction days it was still a term used amongst description (and this auction house does not items at auction, rather I’m talking about the country has meant that, in my opinion, the rudimentary conditions of sale governing hide from its occasional mistakes) can be high value sales that seem to occasionally the nature of contract and obligation seems many traditional auctions. Its usage was remedied with the use of the Trade Practices suffer from what we call “buyer’s remorse” to sometimes change when it comes to these designed to both protect the auctioneer Act that amongst other protections states or perhaps better described as enthusiastic distant bidders. In this sense auctioneers, against returns requiring refunds and to that products must “match descriptions”. and determined bidding that the next day in a now more distant age, should probably communicate to the prospective purchaser This basic element of the legislation applies morphs in to indecision, obfuscation and shift their focus toward the dependability of that in most circumstances it would be to every catalogue description that an avoidance of the contractual obligation that the buyer and how they can better protect their responsibility to appraise themselves auctioneer produces. Add to this a much was entered in to during the auction process. themselves and their sellers from the small of both the condition and character of what more customer-centric service culture and An American recently described this to me, in but growing population of distant and they were bidding on. In essence, a chip, a greater professionalism amongst auction typically corporate terms, as a “predisposition undependable bidders rather than the oldrestoration or an incomplete description houses and you have a buying environment to post-auction negotiation” or what I still school thinking of protecting themselves would not be enough to ensure a refund. that is much like a typical retail experience insist on calling “an unwillingness to honour from buyers wanting a simple refund for a While the concept was one of the foundation but with a lot more excitement in the mix!

ones obligations”. Whatever you care to straight forward misdescription!

stones of the auction process, the irony today Then “why the title for this article” I hear call it the hot item in auction circles is the is that the bidder, purchaser or consumer you asking? Well, I now feel that the seller’s challenge that can present when a valuable (whichever description you prefer) enjoys protection is the issue requiring discussion as item is transacted in a digital landscape or

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Our specialists are now sourcing single items and collections for the following categories:

Australian and International Art Fine Jewellery and Wristwatches Pre-Owned Luxury Classic Objects and Furniture Modern Design Single Owner Collections Collectable Toys and Sporting Memorabilia

A FANTASTIC RETRO LADIES BIKE IN METALLIC RED WITH WICKER BASKET Sold for $400 from The New Joneses Buy It Now Catalogue

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Militaria Books and Manuscripts

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EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS AT THE VINTAGE INTERIORS AUCTION

Forthcoming Auctions The Vintage Interiors Auction Every Thursday Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art – 11.30am Books – 12pm Objects & Collectables – 12pm

BID LIVE ONLINE

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Specialist Print Auction Thursday 6th March 2014 – 11.30am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Movie Memorabilia & Toys Auction Thursday 20th March 2014 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Fine Jewellery Auction Part I Monday 24th March 2014 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Fine Art Auction Tuesday 25th March 2014 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Fine Jewellery Auction Part II Thursday 27th March 2014 – 10.30am

A LATE 19TH CENTURY BARRAUD AND LUNDS MANTEL CLOCK Sold $4,148 IBP

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Estate of Laszlo Erdos Thursday 27th March 2014 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Modern Design Auction Sunday 4th May 2014 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Pre-Owned Luxury Auction Thursday 8th May 2014 – 1pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Arts Project Australia Auction Monday 12th May 2014 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

CHARITY AUCTION

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables Auction Tuesday 27th May 2014 – 6.30pm JAPANESE MEIJI SATSUMA GLOBULAR BOTTLE VASE Sold $2,684 IBP

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.

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NEWS

IMPORTANT COLONIAL DISCOVERY

FANCY AN IMPORTANT YELLOW?

The Fine Art Auction Tuesday 25 March 2014, 6.30pm

125 AN IMPRESSIVE YELLOW DIAMOND RING $75,000 - 95,000

Eugene von Guerard (1811 - 1901) View from the Bald Hill a crater on Mr Marrs Station. Mt Sturgeon, Victoria. Mt Abrupt 1869 oil on board 28.5 x 45cm Estimate upon request

Enquiries Sophie Ullin, Head of Art (03) 8825 5609 / 0413 912 307 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

ESTATE OF LASZLO ERDOS 129 AN IMPRESSIVE YELLOW DIAMOND RING $100,000 - 120,000

AUCTION THURSDAY 27 MARCH AT 2PM

Not for the faint-hearted these two prize diamond rings will be offered in the Leonard Joel Fine Jewellery auction on Monday 24 March at 6.30pm.

John D’Agata, Head of Jewellery: “I’m delighted to be offering two fancy yellows in the one auction and of a size that is rarely seen. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who has been looking for a fancy

Leonard Joel are delighted to be offering this small collection from the Erdos

diamond of significant size”.

estate. Laszlo, from his antique dealership in Sassafras, was known to many in the

Enquiries John D’Agata, Head of Jewellery (03) 8825 5605 / 0408 355 339 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

Melbourne antiques and auction trade in the 1970s and 1980s but he was equally fascinated with Australian birdlife. A keen documentary film maker in his own right, Laszlo broke new ground with the first ever film recordings of the Lyrebird’s mating ritual. This interesting collection of porcelain, silver and objects will be offered in our White Room as a petit single-owner event.

Enquiries Chiara Curcio, Cabinet Room Manager & Book Specialist (03) 8825 5604 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

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porous ring set 18ct yellow gold, sterling silver

wheelie bin necklace 9ct gold lid, sterling silver (oxidised)

focus ring rutile quartz, sterling silver, oxide

vices cufflinks sterling silver

The ordinary made extraordinary Taë Schmeisser a Melbourne based designer & jeweller From the bins on the curb to her mothers’ double hip replacement, Taë Schmeisser’s work explores the beauty and humour in the often-overlooked landscapes and seemingly uneventful snippets in time.

Designed and handcrafted with precision, curiosity, a good laugh and occasionally frustration in Melbourne, these limited edition and commissioned pieces have been the culmination of training and residencies in Glass/silver smithing/ceramics both in Australia and internationally.

Working with fine metals, precious stones and glass, selected Taë Schmeisser works are now available at Pieces of eight, Beaver Galleries, Edition x, and Craft Victoria and available online at: www.taeschmeisser.com www.facebook.com/1tae.schmeisser For information on Taë’s exciting seasonal jewellery label Bëuy, visit www.beuy.com.au ‘the red door’ brooch sterling silver (oxidesed), enamel

www.facebook.com/beuy.beuy

JUNIOR JEWELLERY ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY Leonard Joel is currently looking for someone to assist in their Fine Jewellery Department.

The applicant must be computer savvy & have a knowledge of jewellery.

This is a 3 day week position.

Tasks Include: • Entry • Setting up auctions • Assist specialists • Viewing All applications in writing to suzana.milovanovic@leonardjoel.com.au

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FINE ART PREVIEW

ALBERT TUCKER (1914-1999) Convict and Girl 1969 synthetic polymer paint on composition board 56.5 x 71cm $16,000 - 24,000 © reproduced with the permission of Barbara Tucker

MARCH FINE ART PREVIEW

XUE MO (MONGOLIAN, BORN 1966) Girl with Plaits 2010 oil on canvas 61 x 51cm $3,600 - 4,200

PRO HART (1928-2006) Newport oil on board 49 x 60cm $5,000 - 7,000

ADAM CULLEN (1965-2012) Goat’s Skull acrylic and silver leaf on linen 86.5 x 66cm $3,000 - 5,000 © reproduced with the permission of VISCOPY Ltd

The Fine Art Auction Tuesday 25 March 2014, 6.30pm

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Preview Wednesday 19 March 2014 9am - 8pm Thursday 20 March 2014 10am - 4pm Friday 21 March 2014 10am - 4pm

Saturday 22 March 2014 10am - 5pm Sunday 23 March 2014 10am - 5pm Monday 24 March 2014 By Appt

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Enquiries Sophie Ullin Head of Art (03) 8825 5609 / 0413 912 307 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

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FINE ART PREVIEW

JAMES DAVIS (BORN 1940) Autumn in the Edinburgh Gardens I 2007 oil on canvas 120 x 181.5cm $4,000 - 6,000

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CHARLES BLACKMAN (BORN 1928) Girl with Flowers oil on board 74 x 49cm $18,000 - 25,000

GRAEME DRENDEL (BORN 1953) The Ladder 1994-97 oil on canvas 139.5 x 98.5cm $5,000 - 7,000

© reproduced with the permission of VISCOPY Ltd

© reproduced with the permission of VISCOPY Ltd

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FINE JEWELLERY PREVIEW

138 A DIAMOND AND EMERALD DRAGONFLY BROOCH $800 -1,200

FINE Jewellery PREVIEW 29 A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING $4,500 - 5,500

6 A DIAMOND PENDANT $3,000 - 4,000

68 A DIAMOND BROOCH $3,000 - 4,000

The Fine Jewellery Auction Part I Monday 24 March 2014, 6.30pm The Fine Jewellery Auction Part II Thursday 27 March 2014, 10.30am

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201 A LADIES ART DECO DIAMOND WRISTWATCH $1,600 - 2,400

Preview in Melbourne Wednesday 19 March 2014 9am - 8pm Thursday 20 March 2014 10am - 4pm Friday 21 March 2014 10am - 4pm Saturday 22 March 2014 10am - 5pm Sunday 23 March 2014 10am - 5pm

Preview in Sydney 39 Queen Street, Woollahra Friday 14 March 2014 10am-4pm Saturday 15 March 2014 10am-4pm Sunday 16 March 2014 10am-4pm

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Enquiries John D’Agata Head of Jewellery (03) 8825 5605 / 0408 355 339 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

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VINTAGE LUXURY

LOUIS VUITTON RESULTS Louis Vuitton Scarf in Box Sold $610 IBP

Louis Vuitton An Agenda Fonctionnel PM Sold $170 IBP

Louis Vuitton A Pochette Accessory Sold $219 IBP

Louis Vuitton A Speedy Bag Sold $732 IBP

Now consigning VINTAGE LUXURY FOR AUCTION 8 May 2014

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THE NEW JONESES

The N e w J oneses

BY TAMARA DIMATTINA

On Monday Feb 10, The New Joneses came to sent to landfill doesn’t break down nicely as town.

we’d imagine, rather it produces methane, a

Ch7 Sunrise sent their weather crew (pictured) toxic gas around 2o times more toxic than the in to live the life of a sustainable, energy carbon pollution from our cars…) efficient, no-waste, money saving, groovy-as- Speaking of cars, the Ch7 crew drove the all-get-out life.

Nissan Leaf, the electric vehicle which uses no

The TV team moved into their 8 star energy petrol, adding zero tailpipe emissions to our rated Ecoliv home, which was furnished and air. Some of the car is made of up cycled plastic fit out entirely by Leonard Joel, Gumtree and post consumer waste.

Sacred Heart Mission, showing we can source Our inspiring energy partner, powershop.com. everything second hand, extend the life of au showed how right now, the cheapest energy existing goods, reduce demand for new goods on the market is coming from company’s like and make better use of our finite resources in a powershop, who are backed by 100% renewable serious stylish way.

energy, whilst our LED partners at LEDified

Beds and linen were sourced from Grand highlighted how by switching from halogen Hyatt, highlighting that even in luxury hotels, down lights to LEDifieds, we could save up to we sleep in beds someone’s used before, but 89% on our lighting bill. Illuminating! there’s nothing wrong with that!

Once the Sunrise crew moved out The New

Food for the crew, and a VIP breakfast that fed Joneses home was invaded by the crowds of Saint’s Captain, Nick Riewoldt as well as Lord Sustainable Living Festival, generating such Mayor Robert Doyle, all came from Farmhouse interest that crowd control was required to Direct, Australia’s first online farmers’ market, manage the queues waiting to see inside! where you can buy direct from farmers and All up, when The New Joneses came to town, producers online supporting local Aussie they showed simple ways to transition to producers.

sustainable, stylish and smarter lifestyles that

School tours encouraged kids to eliminate are good for us, our people our wallets and our food waste, teaching them the importance planet. of composting, worm farms and getting our vital nutrients out of the rubbish bin and back thenewjoneses.com Anna Grassham (left), Vintage Interiors Manager

into the earth. (Food thrown in our bins and

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CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & Collectables

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EXPORT CHARGER KANGXI MARK TO BASE $1,500 - 2,000

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE WITH DRAGONS 18TH / 19TH CENTURY $2,000 - 3,000

A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE EXPORT CHARGER KANGXI MARK TO BASE $2,600 - 4,600

A LARGE CHINESE VASE WITH RUYI LUGS LATER QIANLONG SEAL TO BASE $800 - 1,200

CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & COLLECTABLES

Enquiries Guy Cairnduff Head of Classic Furniture & Objects (03) 8825 5611 / 0407 828 137 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au Giles Moon Head of Modern Design & Collectables (03) 8825 5635 / 0439 493 038 giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au

A PAIR OF CHINESE LACQUER THRONE CHAIRS PAINTED WITH FENGHUANG AND DRAGONS $1,600 - 2,600

Now consigning classic furniture, objects & collectables for 27 May 2014

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SINGLE OWNER COLLECTIONS

Since January 2010, the Leonard Joel Specialist Collector department has successfully managed the dispersal of 56 single owner collections, comprising 11,800 lots sold to 4000 successful bidders for a combined value of $10.4 million.

THE KEITH ALLAN COLLECTION | THE GRACE ANTIQUE GALLERIES COLLECTION | THE POTTERY OF GWEN WATSON | THE BOONAROO HOMESTEAD AUCTION | THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE CHARLES AND ETHEL TITCHENER | CLASSIC RADIO AUCTION | A SINGLE OWNER COLLECTION OF TOYS | THE NATIONAL TRUST (VICTORIA) COLLECTION OF HISTORIC MARITIME OBJECTS AND FINE FURNITURE | SELECTED ITEMS FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE KLYTIE PATE O.A.M (1912-2010) | THE DR DINESH PAREKH CAMERA COLLECTION | THE KAZARI DECORATOR RELOCATION AUCTION | THE GRAHAM GEDDES WAREHOUSE AUCTION | THE PATTEN COLLECTION OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS | THE LETTY JEWEL COLLECTION | THE ESTATE OF THE LATE PHILOMENA SKURRIE | THE CLENDINNEN COLLECTION | THE LT. PAUL MCGINNESS WWI MEDAL GROUP | THE GENEVIEVE CUMMINS COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE BOXES | THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DR G.J SMIBERT, ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA | AN IMPORTANT SINGLE OWNER COLLECTION OF CLOCKS AND POCKET WATCHES | THE DAVID BROMLEY COLLECTION, PART I, DAYLESFORD | THE DAVID BROMLEY COLLECTION, PART II, SOUTH YARRA | THE GRAHAM GEDDES WAREHOUSE AUCTION | OCEANIC ART FORMERLY FROM THE ED BOYLAN COLLECTION | THE ANDY MAC COLLECTION: STREET AND FINE ART | A SINGLE OWNER COLLECTION OF MODERN DESIGN | THE STOCK IN TRADE OF GRANNY’S MARKET | THE KAZARI WAREHOUSE AUCTION | THE AUSTRALIAN ART INVESTMENT TRUST AUCTION | THE GRAHAM GEDDES COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND OBJECTS, SESSION I | THE GRAHAM GEDDES COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND OBJECTS, SESSION II | THE GRAHAM GEDDES COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND OBJECTS, SESSION III | THE NEW JONESES | THE DAVID BROMLEY CHAPEL ST STUDIO COLLECTION | A SINGLE OWNER COLLECTION OF NOVELTY WALKING STICKS | A BOUTIQUE SINGLE OWNER ESTATE AUCTION | THE MURRAY WALKER COLLECTION | THE JOEL BARLOW COLLECTION | THE GEOFF WALKER COLLECTION | THE GRAHAM GEDDES WAREHOUSE AUCTION | THE MERRIT & SIGNE RUDDOCK COLLECTION | THE MENZIES LLOYDS PATRIOTIC SWORD AND ASSOCIATED COLLECTION | A SINGLE OWNER COLLECTION OF SNUFF BOTTLES | THE STOCK IN TRADE OF EDWARD CLARK ANTIQUES | THE ESTATE OF NORMAN STEVENS - A SINGLE OWNER COIN COLLECTION | THE STOCK IN TRADE OF GYMPIE ANTIQUES AND RESTORATIONS | THE RICHARD A YOUNG COLLECTION OF AUSTRALIAN ART | THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF A GENTLEMAN | KIMBERLEY STONE HEAD SCULPTURE COLLECTION | THE GRAHAM GEDDES GALLERY AUCTION | IMPORTANT LUXURY HOME CONTENTS AUCTION, 16 ST GEORGES ROAD, TOORAK | THE JOHN ANDERSON BROWN COLLECTION | SELECTED ITEMS FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BRUCE MCBRIEN O.A.M (1926-2013) | A SINGLE OWNER COLLECTION OF MEMORABILIA RELATING TO THE MELBOURNE CUP WINNING RACE HORSE, RISING FAST | THE PAREKH COLLECTION OF INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY | A SINGLE OWNER COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART

For an obligation free appraisal of your collection contact:

Melbourne Guy Cairnduff The Specialist Collector 03 8825 5611 / guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

Sydney 02 9362 9045 / info@leonardjoel.com.au

John Albrecht | Managing Director 03 9826 4333 / john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au

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SPECIALIST PRINTS

SPECIALIST PRINTS 3037 KENNETH JACK (1924-2006)) Seven Bridges Over the Maribyrnong - no. 5 Arundel linocut 10/30, 26.5 x 36.5cm $200 - $400 © reproduced with the permission of VISCOPY Ltd

3037 TOSHI YOSHIDA (JAPANESE, 1911 - 1995) Autumn in Hakone Museum 1954 woodblock, 37 x 22cm $500 - $700

3093 NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) Cards and Women 1926 etching, engraving, aquatint and stipple 45/45, 24.5 x 31.5cm $2,000 - $4,000 © reproduced with the permission of H, C and A Glad

The Specialist Print Auction Thursday 6 March 2014, 11.30am

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Preview Wednesday 5 March 2014 9am - 8pm

Enquiries Nicole Salvo Senior Art Specialist (03) 8825 5624 nicole.salvo@leonardjoel.com.au

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Caroline Rook Art Specialist (03) 8825 5613 caroline.rook@leonardjoel.com.au

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MODERN DESIGN

SOMMERSO DUCK FIGURINE MANUFACTURED

BY SEGUSO

MODERN DESIGN Enquiries Giles Moon Head of Modern Design & Collectables (03) 8825 5635 / 0439 493 038 giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au

Now consigning MODERN DESIGN for SUNDAY 4 MAY AUCTION

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MONTHLY TOYS

RARE MARKLIN 13301G/3 ELECTRIC AUTOBAHN, C.1935 Sold $2,684 IBP

MONTHLY TOYS HANNA BARBARA TV SHOW VIEWMASTER BOXED SET Sold $317 IBP SCRATCH BUILT WOODEN U-BOAT ON SECURED STAND Sold $414 IBP

Now consigning Movie Memorabilia and toys FOR AUCTION 20 MARCH AT 12pm MARCH

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Original Lichtensteins and Basquaits hang on the walls of the Harry Seidler designed building that dates back to the swinging ’60s.

The atmosphere is equal parts uptown Manhattan circa 1987 and the South of France on a hot summer’s night.

The setting is split over two levels and a sun-kissed terrace. The centrepiece is a 19-metre copper bar where king of the cocktails Jean Munos has built the Pelicano Playlist covering all the bases of expert crasmanship in a glass.

The Pelicano Martini has become a signature taste accompanied by a carefully selected wine list that will take you on a journey through vineyards from Western Australia to France.

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the VINTAGE interiors Auction

VINTAGE INTERIORS AUCTION Viewing

Auction

Every Wednesday from 9am to 8pm literally thousands of private clients and members of

Every Thursday beginning at 10am Leonard Joel auctions the most fascinating and

the antique and arts trade have made visiting Leonard Joel one of their weekly rituals. All

expansive array of objects, art, design and interior furniture in the country – it is no

items offered for sale can be viewed on this day and we have expert specialists available

exaggeration to state that after 90 years our weekly auction has become a Melbourne

to answer any questions you might have. The auction can also be viewed on our fully

institution that in so many ways retains the original character and atmosphere of a 19th

illustrated website from 10am Wednesday morning.

century auction room.

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MY booKshop bY CorrIe perKIN

tHE EtERNAL ALLURE OF tHE EMERALD It is a brave publishing house that dedicates its editorial and production resources to a book about emeralds. Yet once you open the pages of Thames and Hudson’s magnificent new Emerald, you’ll be in no doubt of this book’s importance. As a pictorial history of one of the world’s most alluring gems, it has no equal. For jewellery and fashion afficionados, meanwhile, it is a sumptuous catalogue of some of the world’s most significant emeralds and their (often eccentric and usually very wealthy) collectors. Emerald is the perfect gift.

207 AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING $18,000 - 21,000 The Fine Jewellery Auction Monday 23 March at 6.30pm

It is the perfect keepsake.

From early Roman emerald earrings, to the stone’s early 20th Century reinvention in the hands of Cartier’s designers, the book examines the many ways in which emeralds have been used in decorative arts and fashion. Color images of small Islamic emerald and gold boxes, a 17th Century watch set in

140 A PAIR OF EMERALD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS $5,000 - 6,000 The Fine Jewellery Auction Monday 23 March at 6.30pm

emerald stone, elaborate Renaissance earrings, royal tiaras and crowns, Bulgari bracelets, and pieces by contemporary Taiwanese jewellery designer Cindy Chao help us understand the stone’s attraction.

Edited by Robert Violette, contributors include UK journalist and author Jonathan Self, former De beers and Sotheby’s jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy, fashion and art writer Hettie Judah, and Franca Sozzani, editor of Vogue Italia.

Emerald is the perfect coffee table book for keen jewellery collectors, and anyone who appreciates beautiful design.

BY CORRiE PERkiN

EMERALD TwENTY-ONE CENTURIES OF jEwELLEd OpULENCE ANd pOwER thames and Hudson $150

Corrie Perkin is the owner of My Bookshop By Corrie Perkin, 513 Malvern Road, Hawksburn www.mybookshop.net.au

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A stitch in Time

A STITCH IN TIME look out for these amazing ORIENTAL JACKETS in our vintage interiors auction 6 MARCH.

BY LIZA HALLAM SPECIALIST ASIAN WORKS OF ART Cathay was first revealed in all its splendour

A stately pleasure-dome decree:

at the foot of an imposing ping mountain

stitch found on a pair of silk shoes in a Warring

by Marco Polo, a Venetian who travelled

Where Alph, the scared river, ran

range too high to conquer today and so

States tomb of fourth century B.C. Antique

extensively in Asia between 1271 and 1295,

Through caverns measureless to man

turn our attention towards the vivid valleys

clothing and textiles from all origins can be a

serving the great Mongol emperor Kublai

Down to a sunless sea.

below. Perched amongst the rockeries are

sometimes overlooked collecting area due to

Khan for around seventeen years. Cathay

So twice five miles of fertile ground

charming pagodas nestled within gardens

its fragile nature and wear endured through

being the anglicized version of Catai,

With walls and towers were girdled round;

of prunus trees, willow and banana palm.

use. Within the parameters of Chinese culture

an alternative English name for China.

And there were gardens

We bow our heads customarily as we pass

however it could well be one of the last to

Originally, Catai was the name applied to

bright with sinuous rills,

by a number of elegantly ta tzu robed ladies

succumb to the mass production of later copies

northern China only and Manji the name

Where blossomed many an

languishing amongst the foliage and who

as seen in porcelain, carvings and paintings

applied to denote southern China. The

incense-bearing tree;

appear overtaken by the heavy scent of

flooding the first and secondary markets and

term Catai however gained widespread use

And here were forests ancient as the hills,

magnolia, they perhaps miss sight of the

therefore may offer a more authentic collecting

throughout Europe after the publication of

Enfolding sunny spots of greenery.”

gentle butterflies fluttering all about and

or decorating opportunity to be secured.

Marco Polo’s travelogue book circa 1300. So

I encourage you dear reader to seek out

iridescent kingfishers floating high above.

The detail illustrated late 19th century Chinese

elaborate were his exotic tales and elaborate

Coleridge’s Kublai Khan and become

Our limbs are weary but further on we go

womens unofficial informal jacket will be

distinctions that Europeans believed for

intoxicated within its entirety. I provide just

meandering towards the waters of a great

included in an upcoming oriental inspired

centuries that Cathay and China to be

a taste here as I ask you to join me on my

shimmering lake where pairs of peking ducks

Weekly Objects & Interiors auction to be held in

individual nations and cultures. His popular

own travelogue of sorts into an imagined

bob along the su hua waves that lap endlessly at

the White Room on Thursday 6th March. Please

travel writings served as the basis for the

landscape

the shores of these silken lands.

keep an eye on our website for further details

expansion of Chinoiserie in the western

Although not as eloquent as the previous

Fantastical I agree, but such chinoiserie scenes

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world inspiring artists and writers alike. His

example translation may be necessary for

embroidered onto vast quantities of export

Ping:

(Satin stitch) a basic stitch

vision of the imaginary Cathay is perhaps

foreign words and will be provided at the

robes, shawls and purses certainly had their

central to Ch’ing embroidery.

most profound as evoked through the words

end of our journey.Take a walk with me

origins in traditional forms of needlework as

Ta tzu: (Seed stitch) also

of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem from

through an embellished world of delicate

can be seen in the jacket front illustrated. Many

1816.

threads stiched in layers and textures upon a

of the stitches still used today can be traced

Su hua: (Chain stitch) used to

“In Xanadu did Kubla Khan

lustrous tinted ground. We begin our travels

archaeologically, some as early as the ta tzu

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embroidered

gardens.

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known as Peking knot. give emphasis to line work.

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