LEONARD, issue 30, July 2014

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“The most Australian of artists” When Leonard Joel was selected as the has found the need to engage Leonard Joel should be both expanded and better and irreverently dabbled in sponsored auctioneer to disperse the private collection for our collection dispersal services and it embraced and secondly that Hart was quite advertisements (as did Andy Warhol) should of,

arguably,

Australia’s

most

popular is nothing short of a joy to be handling this literally the groundbreaker in providing a be remembered for much more than just that.

artist it was not lost on me how special our “most Australian of artists”, to borrow Jeff youthful Australian collecting community a It is with great honour that Leonard Joel has selection was. I think in many ways Leonard Makin’s description from his 2011 publication non-confrontational and satisfying stepping- been selected as the auctioneer of choice for Joel’s lack of pretension combined with its Critical Moments.

stone from which they could begin to this monumental single-owner auction.

unparalleled history in Australia of single- A read of Makin’s short piece on Pro Hart understand art and ultimately the Australian owner dispersals /offerings makes us the becomes a succinct analysis, not only of the art vernacular. If for no other reason Pro

Makin, J., CRITICAL MOMENTS – Essays and Reviews

perfect platform for this significant moment artist but also of how we Australians have Hart’s accessibility (to borrow another

on Art in Australia, Macmillan Art Publishing, 2011,

in Australian popular artistic culture. In always “interpreted” Hart’s work. Makin Makin insight), via his knowing “naive-

pp. 56-57.

July Pro Hart will join Sir Hans Heysen, E. makes two very interesting and valid points. style” language, will endure as an important Phillips Fox, E. Carrick Fox, Blamire Young Firstly, that as the most popular Australian contribution to the 20th century Australian and David Bromley as another artist that artist his representation in public galleries art movement. The artist that playfully

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cONTeNTs

ThinKinG of sellinG? JuLY contEnts

FROM SINGLE ITEMS TO COLLECTIONS

TaILORED TRUST aND ESTaTE SERvICES

If you have a single item or collection you Leonard Joel has a long and distinguished wish to sell, the Leonard Joel team of spe- history of assisting both trust companies and

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of catalogue auctions in Australia. Leon- of large and small estates. Our services are

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market valuations for the entire spectrum and dispersal of fine art, antiques, jewel-

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

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cialists can guide you through the entire val- executors with the dispersal of important uation and auction process. We can provide collections. We provide fiduciaries (lawyers, you with experts across all collecting fields, trust officers, accountants and executors) no less than thirteen categories of auction to with a complete suite of services to manage select from and the most expansive calendar accurately and successfully the dispersal ard Joel specialists conduct insurance and specially designed to aid in the appraisal of clients - private collectors, corporations, lery, objet d’art, collectibles, books & manuties are advised by our valuers and special-

PRE-OWNED LUXURY CLaSSIC OBJECTS aND FURNITURE MODERN DESIGN SINGLE OWNER COLLECTIONS COLLECTIBLE TOYS aND SPORTING MEMORaBILIa MILITaRIa BOOKS aND MaNUSCRIPTS

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Calendar

B E ATL E S & E N T E R TA INMENT ME MOR A B I LI A

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

BID LIVE ONLINE

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Monthly Toy Auction Thursday 3rd July 2014 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Pro Hart Auction Tuesday 22nd July 2014 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Specialist Rug Auction Thursday 31st July 2014 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

European Sojourn Auction Thursday 7th August 2014 – 10am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

THE BEATLES WAVING FROM CAR AT ADELAIDE AIRPORT

Specialist Print Auction

Sold $732 IBP

Thursday 7th August 2014 – 11.30am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Jewels & Objets D’Art Auction Sunday 24th August 2014 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales

SYDNEY AUCTION

Fine Jewellery Auction Monday 15th September 2014 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Fine Art Auction Tuesday 16th September 2014 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Arts Project Auction Monday 6th October 2014 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

CHARITY AUCTION

Aboriginal Art & Artefacts Auction Thursday 16th October 2014 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectibles Auction Sunday 26th October 2014

A COPY OF THE ALBUM AUTOGRAPHED BY DAVID BOWIE

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Sold $610 IBP

Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.

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News

G ILE S M O O N COLLECTIBLES

P RO HaRT LIFE & LEGACY Gavin Fry’s definitive publication Pro Hart Life & Legacy is now available at Leonard Joel and select Fine Art bookshops for $59.95 Enquiries Sophie Ullin Head of Art (03) 8825 5609 / 0413 912 307 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

We are excited to announce that from 1 July Giles Moon will be offering an independent consulting service. Giles has more than 25 years in the auction industry in Australia and internationally. He will provide independent, informed and confidential advice on all aspects of buying, selling, valuing and curating in a wide range of collecting categories including:

TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

Militaria including Medals Vintage Toys Rock ‘n Roll memorabilia Movie Memorabilia Movie Posters

aUCTION THURSDaY 3 JULY aT 12PM

Advertising Posters Classic Radios Vintage Toys Sporting Memorabilia Giles will continue to consult for Leonard Joel in all aspects of Collectibles and will be available to conduct appraisals every Wednesday at 333 Malvern Road between 12pm - 8pm.

Enquiries Giles Moon Consultant 0439 493 038 giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au Enquiries Tae Schmeisser Collectibles Assistant 03 8825 5625 tae.schmeisser@leonardjoel.com.au

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58 MARKLIN HO GAUGE SK 800 4-6-4 STREAMILNED LOCO AND TENDER, ELECTRIC THREE-RAIL, GOLD TRIM POSSIBLY REPAINTED (E BOx F-G) $460 - 650

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S peci alist PRINTS

‘ J uli an M artin: T ra nsformer’ C ata logue Leonard Joel is very excited to produce the fourth catalogue for Arts Project Australia in 2014 as part of its Leonard Joel Series. Julian Martin: Transformer catalogue will accompany the upcoming exhibition of the same name. Curated by Dr Cheryl Daye, the exhibition runs 30 August – 4 October in 2014 at Arts Project Australia, where the catalogue will be available for sale. The catalogue features an essay by Alex Baker, Director Fleisher/Ollman

AUCTION THURSDAY 7 AUGUST AT 11.30Am

Gallery in the USA, formerly Senior Curator, Contemporary Art the NGV. In addition to the essay, the 48 page full-colour catalogue presents a vivid collection of artworks over a three decade period by acclaimed Melbourne artist Julian Martin. The exhibition will be opened by Rupert Myer AM, Saturday 30 August from 3-5pm at Arts Project Australia, 24 High St Northcote. Leonard Joel is a proud supporter of Arts Project Australia, which celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2014.

BARBARA BRASH (1925-1998) Native Dancer linocut, ed. 22/30 21 x 14cm

Sold $1,342 IBP

MURRAY GRIFFIN (1903-1992) Wood-duck 1940 linocut ed. 9/27 30.5 x 40.5cm

Julian Martin Not titled 2012 pastel on paper 38 x 28cm JM12-0045

Sold $2,684 IBP

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

Leonard Joel is a proud supporter of Arts Project Australia

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PRO HART

Pro Hart (1928-2006) Works from the Artist’s Estate, Broken Hill

3 PRO HART The Folly of the T.A.B. (One Tree Race) 1980 oil on canvas, 122.5 x 122.5cm $15,000 - 20,000

Close to a decade after Pro Hart’s passing, his for the Riverina district he could adapt for this on a major scale, the exuberant Floral Still championed Hart and included it an estate is offering the artist’s most prized and semi-arid region of New South Wales. So this Lifes and the charming Waltzing Matilda exhibition of their collection at the NGV in personal works from his private collection is the style he uses to tell the story of life in and series. which he was unable to part with during around Broken Hill.”

Additionally his “mechanically 1966. The work changed hands once more

assisted” action paintings are represented and in 1999 Pro Hart was able to happily

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by an abstract cannon painting, complete reclaim his most treasured painting when

breadth of Pro Hart’s practice across the one The catalogue will attest to Hart’s many with

explosive

paint

smatterings

and it was auctioned by Leonard Joel. Now as

hundred and seventy two paintings and one facets, interests and styles being divided into complimented by a self-referential outback things come full circle once again, collectors rare sculpture. While self-taught, Hart has sections including Masks: Mines & Miners: scene of Pro Hart creating aforesaid cannon- will have the opportunity to acquire not often been labelled mistakenly as naive, a tag Cities & Beaches: Figures & Portraits and style painting!

only Judas Flying a Kite along with all the

at which he bristled. Betty Churcher, former Abstraction & Action Painting. A clear view

paintings in the auction with the knowledge

Director of the National Gallery of Australia and insight into Pro Hart’s early work in Befitting the personal context of this of its significance to the artist. commented that unlike naive artists who paintings is richly afforded in The B.I.C. Man collection is the inclusion of Hart’s most express themselves unselfconsciously and c.1975 and his self portrait titled The Yabby significant and complex painting, Judas are without interest in art history and other Eater 1978 revealing

1. Betty Churcher in Fry, G. Pro Hart: Life & Legacy, Pro Hart Art Sales, NSW 2014, p.35

Hart’s appreciation Flying a Kite 1962. Initially the work belonged

artists’ work, Pro Hart “is sharply aware of Dobell and his own artistic talent. The to respected art dealer Kim Bonython and it of art traditions both here in Australia and collection

includes

some

much

loved soon passed into the esteemed collection

overseas. He realised what Drysdale had done Country Race Meeting scenes presented of Margaret and Douglas Carnegie who

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PRO HART

1 PRO HART The Country Race Meeting 1980 oil on canvas, 71 x 122cm $10,000 - 15,000

126 PRO HART The B.I.C. Man 1994 oil on canvas, 90 x 85.5cm $8,000 - 12,000

42 PRO HART The Wedding at the Mulga 1978 oil on canvas, 61 x 91cm $7,500 - 9,500

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88 PRO HART Judas Flying a Kite 1962 oil on board, 90 x 135cm $20,000 - 25,000

Pro-Hart Auction Tuesday 22 July 2014, 6.30pm

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91 PRO HART Judgement of Mary (Sister Mary McKillop) 1994 oil on canvas, 119 x 119cm $15,000 - 20,000

Preview Wednesday 16 July 2014 9am - 8pm Thursday 17 July 2014 10am - 4pm Friday 18 July 2014 10am - 4pm Saturday 19 July 2014 10am - 5pm

Sunday 20 July 2014 10am - 5pm Monday 21 July 2014 - By Appointment Tuesday 22 July 2014 - By Appointment

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121 PRO HART Endeavour 1996 oil on board, 90.5 x 90.5cm $10,000 - 15,000

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

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FINE JEWELLERY

A LATE VICTORIAN DIAMOND PENDANT Of Belle Epoque design, the pendant features an octahedral faceted diamond weighing an estimated 12.5cts, suspended within a pear shaped diamond garland to a diamond set bow surmount featuring an old European cut diamond weighing 1.20cts, in 15ct gold and silver, in original fitted box by Streeter & Compy, New Bond Street, London. Inscribed to the reverse “In Commemoration of W.R. & M.M.R. Silver Wedding 25th April 1888”. $40,000 - 60,000

A LATE VICTORIAN DIAMOND PENDANT It was one of those jaw dropping moments………when the box opened and we all gasped. A humble country gentleman presented a pale green velvet box and apprehensively slid it across the desk. The item had been in the family for many years, held by his mother who had passed away ten years earlier and it was now in his possession. The unassuming box, a twenty fifth wedding anniversary gift, presented on 25th April 1888, was opened to reveal a magnificent belle époque diamond pendant. Characteristic of the era, the pendant has a bow surmount suspending a garland style diamond drop. The most unique, rare and captivating feature of the pendant was the octahedral faceted diamond suspended in the centre of the garland. A most difficult shape to calculate the weight of, ultimately estimated at 12.5carats. The pendant will be offered in our September Fine Jewellery auction. The estimate is currently at $40,000-$60,000. What has been most interesting was the reported history of the piece, believed to have been owned originally by the late Benjamin Disraeli (former prime minister of England). Current research is being conducted in the hope that Disraeli ownership can be conclusive.

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FINE JEWELLERY

FINE JEWELLERY RESULTS A PAIR OF DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS

Sold $39,040 IBP

A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING

A DIAMOND AND EMERALD RING

Sold $11,590 IBP

Sold $11,590 IBP

A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING

Sold $12,200 IBP

A DIAMOND RING

Sold $7,320 IBP A LADIES CARTIER BALLON BLEU WRISTWATCH

Sold $7,320 IBP

Now consigning fine JEWELLERY for AUCTION 15 SEPTEMBER 2014

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FINE ART

KEN WHISSON (born 1957) The Homemakers c.1950-1960 oil on board 43.5 x 50cm

Sold $26,840 IBP

June FINE ART SIDNEY NOLAN (1917-1992) Burke and Camel 1966 ripolin enamel on paper on board 51.5 x 75.5cm

THEA PROCTOR (1879-1966) The Fountain 1925 woodcut 19.5 x 20cm

SIDNEY NOLAN (1917-1992) Kelly c. 1960 ripolin enamel on paper on board 29.5 x 24.5cm

Sold $11,590 IBP

Sold $12,200 IBP

Sold $7,930 IBP

Sold $13,420 IBP

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STÉPHANE GISCLARD (French, born 1966) Marins Pécheurs oil on canvas 115.5 x 88.5cm

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FINE ART

EUROPEAN SCHOOL (19th century) A Pair of Icons After Fra Angelico (Italian, 1387-1455) of Angelic Musicians i) tempera on gilt wood panel with incising 56cm (height, incl. frame) ii) gouache 44cm (height, incl. frame) both in Gothic-style architectural frames

Sold $3,904 IBP

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Now consigning fine art & sculptures for AUCTION 16 SEPTEMBER 2014

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CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

VALUATION DAY IN SYDNEY Antique furniture & objects Fine Art | Jewellery

Saturday 5 July 10am - 5pm For an obligation free appraisal contact Robert Williams | 02 9362 9045 | 0408 355 339 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

Classic Furniture, & Objects GEORG JENSEN (1866-1935) A STERLING SILVER FIVE LIGHT CANDELABRA, MODEL 224 DESIGNED BY JOHAN ROHDE (1856 - 1935), POST-1945

Sold $48,800 IBP

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE MEISSEN SCHNEEBALLEN EWER

AN IMPRESSIVE NEPHRITE AND GILT BRONZE CENSOR INSET WITH CORAL CABOCHONS

Sold $17,080 IBP

Sold $39,000 IBP

Now consigning CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS for AUCTION 26 OCTOBER 2014

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CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

A GILT BRONZE FIGURATIVE MANTEL CLOCK

Sold $9,150 IBP

A VERITABLE SINGLEOWNER CATALOGUE When Guy Cairnduff, Head of the Specialist Collector, was presented with no less

the approach was a hit with serious collectors and passionate decorators alike.

than ten single-owner collections for his June auction he had two choices. Firstly,

Guy Cairnduff: “Discreet and often small volume single-owner collections need

he could “dice” them according to category and follow the logic of two centuries

not be excluded any longer from the marketing benefits of larger single-owner

of cataloguing or perhaps try something a little different. He chose the latter. With

auctions. Individually, none of these collections warranted their own catalogue

this catalogue Guy decided to present each collection distinctly and consecutively

but collectively they were more valuable than most single-owner affairs. I loved

throughout the catalogue in an effort to bring more context and personality to the

bringing them together in this way and the result was more than pleasing.

collections on offer. From collections brimming with exceptioanlly rare Chinese

With a pre-sale estimate of $751,000 we comfortably exceeded this and sold

porcelain through to rooms full of luxurious period and contemporary furnishings,

$950,000 IBP”.

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THE PASSION FOR PORCELAIN

A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE WITH RUYI LUGS

Sold $15,860 IBP

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THE PASSION FOR PORCELAIN

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BRUSH WASHER

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE WITH DRAGONS

Sold $5,734 IBP

Sold $11,590 IBP

Sold $5,490 IBP

THE PASSION FOR PORCELAIN At the Leonard Joel Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectibles auction on Sunday

(IBP). This theme continued with the much admired blue and white brush washer

June 1st an important collection of Chinese objects, traversing several private

(lot 114) which realised more than ten times its estimate to sell for $11,590 (IBP).

collections, was offered for public auction. Highlights abounded and amongst the

John Albrecht, National Head of Collections at Leonard Joel, commented: “We

standout results was a rare Censor (lot 160) which almost doubled its estimate to

already know the global repatriation of important Chinese art and objects is well

sell for $39,040 (IBP). After fierce room bidding the piece was sold anonymously

underway but when your top seven lots carry a pre-sale estimate of $4,600 and

to an internet bidder. But the hunt for Chinese porcelain of exceptional rarity and

they collectively realise $47,500, you can’t but help continue to be gob-smacked by

condition dominated the Asia section with lot 109, a large Chinese blue and white

the passionate bidding that occurs now for pieces of rarity and quality”.

vase with Ruyi lugs, selling for almost twenty times its pre-sale estimate for $15,860

A CHINESE MEIPING BLUE AND WHITE VASE

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON BOWL

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER

Sold $7,930 IBP

Sold $2,928 IBP

Sold $4,636 IBP

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MODERN DESIGN

98 YANG FLOOR LAMP BY CARLOTTA DE BEVILACQUA for Artemide Italy 47 ENZO MARI (ITALIAN, BORN 1932) UNA LA MELA original made 1963, screenprint for Danese Milano, Italy, printed later, framed 115 x 115cm

82 CHARLES EAMES (AMERICAN, 1907-1978) ROCKER for Modernica, design introduced 1948, yellow plastic shell on wire and wooden base

73 TWO SCULPTURAL HANGING OBJECTS Australian, c.1970s, brushed steel, copper and glass

M DERN DESIGN 8 GRANT FEATHERSTON (AUSTRALIAN, 1922-1995) SUITE comprising a RS161 settee and two R160 armchairs, designs introduced c. 1951

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MODeRN DesIgN

The 26 June sale featured a blend of both vintage and contemporary furniture, lighting and other functional pieces by Australian and international designers from the 1950s to the 1990s. The sale had a strong representation of mid-century Australian and New Zealand design including more than a dozen lots of Grant Featherston furniture from two private Melbourne collections as well as work by Schulim Krimper, Dario Zoureff and Douglas Snelling. Contemporary work by industrial designer Marc Newson is also featured, ranging from a red Felt chair to an unusual black edition Sci-Fi vase. International pieces included a rare Borge Mogensen dining table and chairs and a tongue chair by Verner Panton.

76 POUL KJAERHOLM (DANISH, 1929-1980) FURNITURE ARCHITECTURAL PRINT design introduced 2006, manufactured by Louisiana Museum, Denmark, stained timber, glass and paper 99 x 71cm

12 attributed to JACOB RUDOWSKI (1927-1996) CURVED SETTEE c.1960, lacquered legs, later cream upholstery; with a copy of a photograph of the settee taken circa mid-1960s back length approximately 295cm

59 BOB DYLAN DISPOSABLE PAPER DRESS c.1967, with photograph of Bob Dylan to front and back

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COLLECTIBLES

STAGGERING RESULTS FOR MODEL BOAT It would appear that the “big boys toys” phenomenon extends to Victorian era model boats after the sale of the extremely rare Charlotte Dundas live steam model at the Leonard Joel Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectibles auction on June 1st Sunday afternoon. Painstakingly constructed around 1870 the piece was reputedly carved and built from timbers belonging to the original vessel, which was the first practical steamship, designed by William Symington. With an estimate of $10,000 - $15,000 the model enjoyed extensive pre-sale interest from institutional and private collectors from around the world. International interest was no doubt fuelled by the fact that the model had an extensive exhibition history which saw it travel to international fairs in France, Germany and the UK as a significant exhibit. After prolonged bidding it was finally between an unknown phone-bidder and a room bidder who finally secured the piece for $85,400. Giles Moon, Head of Collectibles, commented “the outstanding price achieved reflects the importance of this model. It is a AN IMPORTANT LIVE STEAM MODEL OF THE ‘CHARLOTTE DUNDAS’

testament to the contribution made by William Symington to the evolution of commercial

Sold $85,400 IBP

steam shipping as we know it today.”

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LEONARD JOEL SYDNEY

AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND PENDANT $4,600 - 6,500

A PAIR OF TANZANITE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS $2,800 - 3,800

WANTED FOR AUCTION

Jewels & ObjetS D’Art

A Silver Mounted Parrot Form Claret Jug $2,000 - $3,000

AUCTION SUNDAY 24 August 2014 SYDNEY

A Pablo Picasso ‘Face Owl’ Earthenware Vase for Madoura

$15,000 - $20,000

A German silver singing bird cigarette box 20th century $3,000 - $5,000

An ‘Aquarium’ Dunhill Lighter Circa 1950 $2,000 - $3,000

FOR AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT ROBERT WILLIAMS / (02) 9362 9045 / 0403 142 106 39 Queen StREET, woollahra, NSW 2025

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VINTAGE INTERIORS

VINTAGE INTERIORS UPCOMING AUCTIONS

SPECIALIST RUG AUCTION

European SojourN THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 10AM

THURSDAY 31 JULY AT 2PM

Special White Room Auction

Enquiries ANNA GRASSHAM / Furniture & Interiors Manager (03) 8825 5614 / anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

NOW INVITING ENTRIES FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: Enquiries CHIARA CURCIO / Objects, Books & CollectIbles Manager (03) 8825 5604 / chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

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musical Instruments, Australiana, militaria, cameras & photography

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New art & Culture MagaziNe

ISSUE 7 ComIng Soon Vault Magazine issue 7 coMing late july. Melbourne’s art Fairs special issue ELAD LASSRY, FIONA CONNOR, LITTLEWHITEHEAD, SARAH CONTOS SANGEETA SANDRASEGAR, G-STAR, CHARLES WATERSTREET, HUBERT DUPRAT, OSCAR KEY SUNG, SEAN BAILEY & MORE

LITTLEWHITEHEAD Inner Refuge (2014) plaster, wood, screws, wire, tape, silicon rubber, synthetic hair, pins, shoes, socks, slacks, white shirt, sweater, school desk, chair, leather satchel, pencil, school notebook, found drawings 75 x 66 cm

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Courtesy the artist and blackartprojects, Melbourne

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DISCOVERY MONTH R O S E B AY, N S W | K E W, V I C T O R I A This month Leonard Joel valuers will be visiting clients in both Rose Bay and Kew. If you have a single item or interesting collection and would like to learn more about its value and our auction services contact us for an appraisal.

Contact us for your free market appraisal (03) 9826 4333

leonardjoel.com.au Melbourne Head Office 333 Malvern Road South Yarra VIC 3141 Australia t. 03 9826 4333 f. 03 9826 4544

Sydney 39 Queen Street Woollahra NSW 2025 Australia t. 02 9362 9045 f. 03 9826 4544


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