LEONARD, issue 42, August 2015 by Leonard Joel

Issue FORTYTWO / AUGUST 2015

MELBOURNE / SYDNEY

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Cover Classic Furniture & Objects 25 October Auction Pierrot Serenading the Moon, Gustav Vichy, Paris, France, circa 1890 $15,000-20,000

MAY WE INTRODUCE OURSELVES Whether you have a single item, a focused collection or a complete house contents Leonard Joel has a team of specialists that can help you identify, value and market your property with a genuine focus on very tailored and personalised selling solutions. Robert Williams of our Sydney office, a specialist valuer in his own right, can also arrange meetings with our specialists either at our rooms in Woollahra or your home or office.

Leonard Joel Specialists

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jewellery & Pre–Owned Luxury

Art

Classic furniture & Objects

NATIONAL HEAD OF collections

John D’Agata, National Head of Jewellery

Sophie Ullin, Head of Art

single owner COLLECTIONS

John Albrecht, Managing Director

& Sydney Office

Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5609

Guy Cairnduff, Head of Classic Furniture & Objects

& Head of Collections

Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5605

Email sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

& Head of The Specialist Collector

Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5619

Email john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

Phone +61 (0) 3 8825 5611 Email guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

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Specialist Jewels & Objets D’Art

MODERN DESIGN

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

JEWELLERY

& Single Owner Collections

Anna Grassham, Specialist, Modern Design

Chiara Curcio, Specialist, Classic Furniture

Robert Haigh, Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist

Robert Williams, Sydney Representative

Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5637

& Objects, Books and Manuscripts

Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5618

Phone + 61 (0) 2 9362 9045

Email anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

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THE EVOLUTION OF DECORATIVE ARTS In preparing material to contribute to this menced employment in the auction industry, of exclusive private libraries; and, of course, example - our isolation, relatively small popmonth’s edition of Leonard, featuring the the decorative arts category at Leonard Joel the fine antique furniture which is intrinsi- ulation and variable stock supply allow, or Classic Furniture & Objects department and has evolved beyond simply selling antique cally linked to the decorative arts category – perhaps necessitate, a little more creativity in its associated categories, I was struck by the furniture and objects, to encompass so many and which the annual price index published the way in which we assemble our auctions. sheer volume of activity that takes place in new areas, many of them at once disparate by the Antique Collector’s Club assures us But frankly, for me, that’s part of the fun! a single month in this department alone, let and yet also somehow related.

is ‘coming back’! – there is little doubt that

alone the other core elements of Leonard Whether your interests lie in perfectly con- the myriad components which make up the Welcome to the August edition of Leonard. Joel’s business. During the month of August, ceived miniature industrial models, ren- Classic Furniture & Objects department will We look forward to sharing with you some of the department will be conducting no less dered in the type of detail that would make offer something to whet the appetite of most the highlights of our recent auctions and givthan five specialist auctions and two special- an engineer weep; Australian and European collectors.

ing you a taste of things to come during the

ist valuation events, whilst inviting entries designer furniture of the mid-20th century While it is true that many of the categories year! for a further four specialist auctions taking and present day; vintage toys collected by which appear new to us are already well place in the following months. However, the one owner over a lifetime and available for established overseas – a number of the top 5 main observation that really resonated with sale for the first time in decades; antiquar- British auctioneers have whole departments me is how, in the twelve years since I com- ian books seldom seen outside the confines devoted to the sale of industrial models, for

GUY CAIRNDUFF HEAD OF CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS THE SPECIALIST COLLECTOR

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NEWS

SPECIALIST PRINTS

MONTHLY TOYS

AUCTION 27 AUGUST AT 11.30AM

AUCTION 3 SEPTEMBER AT 12PM

3023 CHRIS CANNING (born 1947) Hakea and Other Seed Pods 2006

Corgi No. 54 Fordson ‘Power Major’ with ‘roadless’ half tracks $200 - $300

89 x 63cm $1,500 - 2,500

Enquiries

Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist

Bethany McGougan, Collectibles Specialist

(03) 8825 5624 | olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au

(03) 8825 5626 | bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NOW CONSIGNING FOR OCTOBER Enquiries Bethany McGougan, Collectibles Specialist (03) 8825 5626 | bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au

A FRENCH VIOLIN 19th century maple violin. Label reads Breton Brevete De S.A.R, stamp to back button $4,000 - 5,000

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Calendar

Forthcoming Auctions Interiors & Jewellery Auction Every Thursday Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art – 11.30am Books – 12pm Objects & Collectibles – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

A Single Owner Collection of Leica Cameras & Related Accessories Thursday 6th August 2015 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Richard Dawson Collection Wednesday 12th August 2015 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

BID LIVE ONLINE

SINGLE OWNER AUCTION

The Melbourne Auction Thursday 13th August 2015 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria An indian polychrome elephant $60-100

Jewels & Objets D’Art Auction Sunday 23rd August 2015 – 1pm InterContinental 33 Cross St, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW

A Private Collection of Elephants & Oceanic Art

SYDNEY AUCTION

Specialist Prints Auction Thursday 27th August 2015 – 11.30am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Modern Design Auction Thursday 27th August 2015 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Monthly Toy Auction

AUCTION 17 SEPTEMBER AT 2PM

Thursday 3rd September 2015 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Jewels Auction Monday 14th September 2015 – 6pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria The Ernabella Mission spear thrower, dated 1988 $200-300

Fine Art Auction Tuesday 15th September 2015 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

A Private Collection of Elephants & Oceanic Art Thursday 17th September 2015 – 2pm Enquiries Maxine Winning, Objects & Books Manager, (03) 8825 5604 | maxine.winning@leonardjoel.com.au

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects Auction Sunday 25th October 2015 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.

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ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

A BOOK OF WATERCOLOURS, KEXI WUSHENG Qi BAISHI (1864-1957) Twelve colour woodblock prints depicting insects and flowers, bound in a brocaded leporello album circa 1942 37.5 x 29 cm $10,000-15,000

ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

Pierrot Serenading the Moon, Gustav Vichy, Paris, France, circa 1890 $15,000-20,000

Now consigning for AUCTION 25 october Enquiries: Guy Cairnduff Head of Classic Furniture & Objects 03 8825 5611 / 0407 828 137 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

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ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

NOW CONSIGNING

Science and Industry Featuring The Frank Freedman Collection of Mechanical Music and Automata

FINE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS FOR CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS AUCTION 25 OCTOBER 2015

A detailed industrial model of the Grayson 1/14 stroke engine $1,500-2,600 A Monthly Journal, containing original albumen photographs, J.R. Black, Shanghai, August 1876- July 1877 Estimate : $12,000-14,000

Enquiries Chiara Curcio, Specialist, Classic Furniture & Objects, Books & Manuscripts (03) 8825 5635 | chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

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VALUATION EVENINGS

Valuation Evenings FOCUS ON AUSTRALIANA

Wednesday 19th August, 5pm to 8pm Melbourne In preparation for our October and December auctions, Australian decorative arts specialists, Guy Cairnduff and Chiara Curcio and Australian jewellery specialist, Robert Haigh, will be conducting auction appraisals of Australian decorative arts and jewellery by appointment from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday 12th August. With an Australian auction record for a Robert Prenzel faunal panel achieved already this year ($66,000 including buyer’s premium), we look forward to meeting some of the Australiana collectors amongst our clients and giving confidential appraisals and advice on the sale of your individual Australiana object or collection. A museum quality Japanese Arita ware ‘Kraak’ dish, with V.O.C (Dutch East India Company) insignia, circa 1680 $20,000 - 25,000

FOCUS ON ASIAN ART

Wednesday 12 August, 5pm to 8pm Melbourne Leonard Joel’s inaugural Asian Art Specialist Appraisal Evening yielded some gems which will feature at the upcoming ‘Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects auction in October. In particular, we were delighted to secure this spectacular museum quality Japanese Arita ware ‘kraak’ dish, with V.O.C (Dutch East India Company) insignia. Dating from around 1680 and featuring a vivid underglaze blue design, it is extraordinary to uncover such a rare, surviving example of wares directly associated with one of the colonial monoliths of trade in the Far East. Asian art specialists Trevor Fleming, (Japanese art) and Sally

A glazed earthenware vase, with elaborate handles modelled as garlands of Hardenbergia, incised Maude Poynter Ratho 1929 to base

Robin, (Chinese art)

Sold for $5,200 (IBP)

To book a confidential appraisal, contact: asianart@leonardjoel.com.au Phone: (03) 8825 5635 Location: The Client Room, Leonard Joel, Melbourne

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MID 19th to 20th century australian jewellery

A FEDERATION BROOCH BY WENDT ADELAIDE $3,000 - 4,000 A MINERS BROOCH SIGNED W.J.KAIN $3,400 - 4,400 AN ANTIQUE AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS BROOCH $1,200 - 1,800

Mid 19th to early 20th Century Australian Jewellery From European colonization many types of

Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and

After the Victorian manufacturers adopted

highly sought after, with record prices

jewellery were produced in precious met-

other major cities and towns andmuch

standardized marks in 1889, a particular

being achieved. Some examples are:

als in Australia and enjoyed a heyday with

of the jewellery being produced was now

manufacturer’s mark might change over

-the

the discovery of native gold in the mid

being marked by jewellery manufactur-

time, for example if the business changed

for $10,980 (Leonard Joel March Fine

19th century. Over time the jewellers were

ers to give quality assurance for the buyer.

hands, thus providing a means of dating a

Jewellery auction)

influenced and inspired by their surround-

Today we can identify these later manu-

marked item even more accurately. Accu-

- a miner’s brooch marked Goldsmiths› Hall

ings. They began integrating the local flora

facturers who produced the piece and in

rate identification of these marks can add

Co which sold for $5,865 (Leonard

and fauna in their jewellery design, whilst

the period of manufacture. The marks of

a significant premium to a piece offered on

Joel June Fine Jewellery auction) and

employing their skillful manufacturing

names like Wendt (Adelaide), Taylor and

the auction market.

- two pairs of unmarked antique Austral-

techniques and styles.

Sharpe (Hobart), Robert Rollason (Syd-

Sydney formed its own association in 1910

ian earrings selling for $3,660 and $3172

With the beginning of the gold rush in 1851

ney), Thomas Richard Scanlan (Perth), to

and that association chose a Kookaburra

respectively (Leonard Joel June Fine Jew-

there was a large increase in population

name just a few, regularly appear on these

as the gold symbol next to the 9ct, 15ct and

ellery auction).

and individual wealth grew considerably.

later pieces. The national market was strong

18ct gold stamp while for sterling silver, the

These results have led to the discovery

Consequently, so did the jewellery indus-

and growing and while jewellery manufac-

Wren was adopted. These symbols were

of some exciting pieces for our next Fine

try. While native gold was being used in the

turing began in Sydney and Hobart, spread-

embraced at the national level at a Federal

Jewellery auction in September. We will

manufacture of Jewellery, from 1851 to 1870

ing to all major towns and cities, by the

manufacturers’ conference in Brisbane in

be offering examples which include a stun-

many pieces produced were still not signed

1860’s Melbourne had become the cen-

1920. Here is was agreed that there was

ning Federation brooch by Wendt with bold

and rarely marked for purity. Pieces from

tre for Australian made jewellery. With the

first to be the maker’s mark, then a date

blue and red gems, a signed miner’s brooch

this period can however be readily identi-

gold rush the industry boomed and there

letter commencing in 1923 with the let-

adorned with native gold nuggets, a rare

fied by a trained eye - the typical bright

was an influx of talented gold and silver-

ter ‘A’ and finally the Kookaburra or Wren

pearl and diamond set Federation brooch

high carat gold colour with the unmistaka-

smiths. Well known names in Melbourne

symbol to indicate if it was from Sydney or

signed Willis & Co., some early gold-

ble bloomed yellow finish over the top, cou-

were Willis, Duggin, Shappere, Aron-

Melbourne.

fields’ pieces and the Edwardian classic, a

pled with the now distinctive Australian

son and William Lamborn & Leopold Wag-

Unfortunately the use of this system of

signed aquamarine set necklace.

design styles and characters of the time are

ner. The “Manufacturing Jewellers Asso-

marks faded in Victoria during the 1920’s.

Should these interest you, our jewellery

just some of the telltale signs. These early

ciation of Victoria”, the first of its kind, was

Equally, the Sydney marking system which

team would be more than happy to pre-

goldfields’ pieces are extremely desirable

formed in 1889 and members of the associa-

was to form the basis for the national sys-

view any one of these items you may want

and give an insight into this period of mas-

tion applied three distinctive marks. The

tem was also not embraced by the market

to secure for your collection. Or, if you have

sive wealth and the emerging identity of a

first identified the manufacturer, the sec-

and consequently was abandoned in the

a piece you may be considering including

nation.

ond was the purity of gold and the third

1940’s. It was only used consistently for 18

with this beautiful group from the golden

Early Australian jewellery more fre-

was a symbol marking to give assurance of

years!

age of Australian jewellery, please contact

quently seen on the auction-market dates

workmanship. The mark used was based on

The uniquely Australian jewellery pro-

our jewellery specialists who can provide

from the 1870s onwards. Jewellery was

the purity of gold. In 1901 the association

duced from the gold rush through to Fed-

you with an appraisal.

being produced on a much larger scale in

had 26 makers employing these marks.

eration and into the 20th century is now

Wendt

brooch which

sold

Robert Haigh Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist

A FEDERATION BROOCH BY DUGGIN SHAPPERE & Co. MELBOURNE $2,000 - 3,000

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MODERN DESIGN

MODERN DESIGN IN COLLABORATION WITH MR.BIGGLESWORTHY

This August Modern Design auction is another explosive collection of 20th century furniture along with the moving trends of the 1970s & 1980s. Leonard Joel furthers their relationship with NZ based Mr.Bigglesworthy with some exciting sculptural pieces and brilliantly restored Danish and American classics in the collection.

A Rover Chair Designed by Ron Arad Applied label to base $15,000 - $20,000

Enquiries Anna Grassham, Modern Design Specialist (03) 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

Modern Design Thursday 27 August 2015 at 6.30pm

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Melbourne Viewing Saturday 22 August 10am-4pm Sunday 23 August 10am-4pm Monday 24 August 10am-4pm Tuesday 25 August 10am-4pm Wednesday 26 August 9am-11.30am

Enquiries:

Anna Grassham, Modern Design Specialist (03) 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

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MODERN DESIGN

international and local designer pieces

A 1950s Australian Rite Lite Standard lamp with perforated shades $300 - $500

A Borg Morgensen 2219 Four seat sofa, oak frame $3,000 -$5,000

A pair of Eeoro Saarinen Executive armchairs $2,000 - $4,000 A Theodore Waddell 714 table Manufactured by Cassina $3,500 - 5,500

A pair of Dario Zoureff Velour upholstered armchairs $2,000 - $3,000

AUGUST

SYDNEY AUCTION

214 AN ‘EMPIRE’ ENGLISH STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SERVICE BY ROBERT AND BECK, SHEFFIELD LATE 20TH CENTURY $6,000 - 8,000

JEWELS & OBJETS D’A RT Our Sydney Quarterly auction offering this August serves up a dynamic choice from

For the gentleman’s library we have a collection of interesting ink stands, flintlock

traditional auction categories such as Silver, Glass, Ceramics, Clocks and Objets

pistols and for the more risqué tastes, a floggers whip. The erotic theme continues

D’Art.

with lot 306 a full deck of Indian Tantric ivory cards and lot 272, an exquisite Art Deco continental silver and enamel cigarette case.

The Silver category will present examples from Georgian to contemporary with a good choice of cutlery services from lot 211, a Georg Jensen silver ‘Continental’

Bronze figures also feature strongly leading with lot 313 a pair of Roland Paris Art

setting for ten to lot 214 a Robert and Beck silver ‘Empire’ setting for twelve.

Deco ‘Columbine and Pierrot’ cold painted bronze and ivory figures. We will also be

Following the theme of a fine dining experience is the choice of lot 284 an impressive

offering examples after H.M.White, Demetre H.Chiparus, Eugene Barillot, Secarel,

Regency style sixteen branch cut crystal chandelier and lot 285 a Murano Venetian

Luca Madrassi, Pierre Jules Mene, Rodin, Frederic Remington and Peter Marinus

glass six branch example.

Schipperheyn.

Jewels & Objets D’Art Sydney Auction Sunday 23 August 2015, 1pm

Auction Location in Sydney InterContinental Sydney, Double Bay 33 Cross Street, Double Bay NSW 2028

Melbourne Highlights 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra Wednesday 12 August 9am - 8pm

Jewels & Objets D’Art Enquiries John D’Agata (02) 9362 9045 / 0408 355 339 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

Preview in Sydney Leonard Joel 39 Queen Street Woollahra NSW 2025 15 - 16 August 10am - 4pm 19 - 22 May 10am - 4pm

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Robert Williams (02) 9362 9045 / 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

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SYDNEY AUCTION

285 A MURANO VENETIAN GLASS SIX BRANCH CHANDELIER, FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY $800 - 1,200

70 A GOLD POCKET WATCH BY T.M. ALCOCK AND SON, SYDNEY $2,000 - 3,000

65 AN AMERICAN GOLD COIN PENDANT $1,200 - 1,500

272 A CONTINENTAL SILVER AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE, CIRCA 1925 $5,000 - 8,000

313 ROLAND PARIS (French 1894-1945) COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY ‘COLUMBINE’ CIRCA 1920 $8,000 - 10,000

210 A JAPANESE, MID 20TH CENTURY, SILVER FOUR PIECE TEA SET AND TRAY BY ASAHI SHOTEN $2,000 - 3,000

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JEWELS

AN IMPORTANT EMERALD AND DIAMOND SUITE COMPRISING OVER 70.0CTS OF EMERALDS AND 60.0CTS OF DIAMONDS $300,000 - 400,000

JEWELS Jewels Auction Melbourne Monday 14 September 2015, 6pm

Sydney Highlights 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 Saturday 5 September 10am - 4pm Sunday 6 September 10am - 4pm

Preview in Melbourne 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC Wednesday 9 September 9am - 8pm Thursday 10 September 10am - 4pm Friday 11 September 10am - 4pm Saturday 12 September 10am - 5pm Sunday 13 September 10am - 5pm

Enquiries John Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Agata (03) 8825 5605 / 0408 355 339 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au Robert Haigh (03) 8825 5618 / 0439 493 038 robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

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THE TIFFANY DIAMOND

Whether it’s for that forever moment when you go down on one knee, the perfect gift for your life-long partner, or a discerning investment piece, this magnificent heart-shaped Tiffany diamond may be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

THE TIFFANY DIAMOND

What makes the Tiffany dia-

D grade above it. It is of the purist white.

tant diamond ring has its own individual

interest in the return on investment which

mond so special?

Making it one of the most exceptional dia-

marking and comes with the original Tif-

large, high quality gems like this one may

This beautiful gem ranks very highly against

monds to be offered at auction in Australia

fany certificate. It is extremely rare for a

provide. Quality diamonds which rank

the critical ‘four C’s’ of diamond valuation.

in some time.

certified Tiffany diamond of this size and

highly in all of ‘the four C’s’ meet the crite-

CLARITY. The clarity of the Tiffany dia-

quality to be available on the auction mar-

ria and will provide a greater likelihood of a

CUT. This rare gem has been faceted as

mond is VS2. Only a very high magnifica-

ket rather than through the more usual

good return on investment

a heart, the ultimate symbol of love. The

tion or a person with very sharp eyes will

retail environment.

Taking the plunge

beautifully proportioned cut enhances the

find any visible inclusion at all . It would

One of the great advantages of securing this

The auction of this outstanding Tiffany

brilliance as the light enters and is returned

take a skilled diamond grader to identify

Tiffany diamond at auction is that the guar-

diamond will be held on Monday 14th Sep-

in an almost blinding glow. Being a Tiffany

such tiny inclusions in the stone and assign

antees of quality provided by Tiffany are

tember at 6pm. The estimate is $200,00

diamond, it is cut to give the best brilliance.

this grade. Inclusions so small that they

also provided by Leonard Joel and stay with

- $300,000. The buyer’s premium of 22%

This can cause considerable wastage from

can be used to map your diamond and are

the diamond forever, often with a more

will be added to the hammer price of

the diamond crystal, so the fact it’s been cut

like a signature, giving you peace of mind

attractive secondary market price! This

the jewel. At this estimate, the ring repre-

to the highest standard and is still such a

that your Tiffany diamond is unique and

auction or ‘market price’ is normally well

sents incredible value for money.

size is truly breathtaking.

identifiable.

below the current retail value or asking

Whether it’s the perfect way to acknowl-

CARAT. The total weight of the gem is a

The Tiffany Certification of

price. This particular diamond has been

edge a wonderful relationship, a per-

huge 5.73cts. There is a big price difference

quality.

estimated conservatively and will be a true

sonal reward for years of your hard work,

between just a 0.99ct and a 1.0ct diamond,

Tiffany is one of the most well known and

test of the market.

or an investment diversification opportu-

so this puts into perspective just how rare

respected jewellery houses in the world.

Investing in rarity

nity you’ve been looking for, you should

such a large diamond of this quality is and

People choose Tiffany due to their impec-

Like many high value precious stones, this

consider this beautiful diamond. If you

what an exciting opportunity it presents.

cable reputation for only dealing in the

diamond will attract buyers who want to

would like a private viewing please call for

COLOUR. The Tiffany diamond is fine

finest quality materials with Tiffany enjoy-

diversify their portfolio and invest in this

an appointment with a diamond specialist.

white, graded as E colour. This puts it at

ing their own unique brand of diamonds

exotic asset class, as other markets become

the top end of the colour range with only

that they offer to the market. This impor-

less stable. There is increasing market

Robert Haigh Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist

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ART

FINE ART

Eugene Von Guerard Lake Bermbeet 1857 Pencil on paper 30.5 x 51.5cm (irregular mount) $15,000 - 25,000

Fine Art Auction Melbourne Tuesday 15 September 2015, 6.30pm

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

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FINE ART

Lars-Gunnar Nordstrom Komposition 1985-87 oil on panel, 88 x 60cm $5,000 - 7,000

Robert Juniper The Artist in a Landscape 1985 oil and mixed media on canvas, 90x60cm $6,000 8,000

SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Yvonne Atkinson Captain Moonlite and His Gang Under Police Escort 1978 oil on canvas, 74 x 100cm $1,200 - 1,800

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Donald Friend Untitled (Balinese Hut) oil on board, 19.5 x 24.5cm $1,000 - 2,000

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COLLECTIBLES

A Single Owner Collection of Leica Cameras and Related Accessories, MANUALS & REFERENCES

The Richard Dawson COLLECTION

AUCTION Thursday 6 August AT 2PM View Wednesday 5 August 9am-8pm

A single owner collection of vintage toys, including Dinky, Corgi, Hornby Dublo and Wrenn

AUCTION WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST AT 12PM Viewing Wednesday 8-12 August 2 Leica I no. 19082 with Elmar 3.2 lens $1,000 - $2,000

84 Dinky 514 Guy van ‘Weetabix’ in original box $600 - $700

38 Leica M3 single stroke No. 972802 (1959) with Summicron close focus 2.0 no. 2323156 lens (1958), lens cap, UV filter and ER case $1,200 - $1,600

Enquiries: Bethany McGougan Auction Manager & Collectibles Specialist 03 8825 5625 bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au

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200 Flash Gordon rocket fighter by Louis Marx, USA circa 1939, Clockwork with flint wheel at rear, red/yellow lithography, unboxed, 32cm long $700 - $800

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INTERIORS

Interiors Saturday afternoon boutique auction series:

ART DECO NOW CONSIGNING FOR SEPTEMBER AUCTION Submissions for Art Deco furnishings, lighting and objects are now being accepted for Interiors & Jewellery September thematic auction.

The Silk Road Selection Leonard Joel Interiors & Jewellery is excited to announce the first auction in its Saturday Afternoon Boutique Auction series, The Silk Road Selection. This series offers our clients the opportunity to visit Leonard Joel, either on-site or on-line, on a leisurely Saturday afternoon and dabble in some light (or serious) bidding while enjoying a complementary wine, care of our partners, Fermoy Estate winery. Inspired by the ‘east meets west’ evolution of the silk road trade, this petite yet eclectic offering will include fine European antiques and provincial furnishings, including French bergeres and dining chairs, refectory tables, Indian dhurrie upholstered ottomans, suzani throws, and kilims. Pressed silvered metal mirrors will also feature, along with an impressive ‘Hollywood’ wall mirror with simulated rock crystal embellishments. Also on offer will be an array of Eastern antiquities, including a stunning early 19th century cloisonné charger, a late 18th century carved timber Guanyin, Chinese porcelain stools, celadon glazed pots and Imari vases. The fully illustrated catalogue will be available online from 31st July and viewing will commence from Wednesday 5th August. The auction will be held on Saturday 8th August at 3pm with viewing from 10am to 2.30pm.

Enquiries Dominic Kavanagh, Manager, Interiors & Furniture (03) 8825 5632 | dom.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au

Enquiries Dominic Kavanagh, Manager, Interiors & Furniture (03) 8825 5632 | dom.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au Detail: BRUNO LETI (born 1941)

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MADE IN MELBOURNE

MADE IN MELBOURNE AUCTION THURSDAY 13 AUGUST AT 12PM

Peter Milne ‘Boys Next Door first photo session after Rowland joined, Nick’s bedroom, Caulfield, c1978’

Historic photographs from private collector: Peter Milne’s Juvenilia.

feature a dazzling cast including Anita Lane, Blixa Bargeld, Tony Clark, Polly Borland and

Leonard Joel is delighted to present a private collection of early photographs by

Mick Harvey.

renowned Victorian artist Peter Milne. This rare collection of photographs from the artist’s formative years of the mid 1970s to

From the Juvenilia catalogue 2015.

mid 1980s stunningly capture a generation of Melbournians in their striking youthfulness, many of which have gone on to play pivotal roles in Melbourne’s burgeoning cultural

Not only is this an exhibition of striking, intimate and raw ‘snapshots’, illustrating

scene.

incredible compositional skills, savvy use of available light and a daring personality, it is a

Photographs from this collection were originally debuted at Strange Neighbour gallery

significant cultural record. These are historically important photographs and fortunately

in the Juvenilia exhibition curated by Helen Frajman and Linsey Gosper.

for us, Peter had the foresight and boldness to document this early period of his life. It is

Starting in 1976 when Milne was 16 and photographing school friends Gina Riley and

an exhibition that will speak to many generations for many years to come.

Rowland S Howard, through to images of the legendary band, the Boys Next Door

Linsey Gosper 2015, co curator and gallery director.

lounging in Nick Cave’s bedroom in his parents’ house, the first Boys Next Door gig

This rare collection of work from Peter Milne’s Juvenilia will be available as part of

and photo shoot, parties, trips to the country, outings to the beach, rehearsals and a full

Interiors & Jewellery Made in Melbourne feature. Auction Thursday 13th of August from

length photo essay tracing ‘A Day in the Life of Rowland S Howard’, the photographs

10am.

The Melbourne Auction Thursday 13 August 2015 at 12pm

Enquiries:

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Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 12 August 9am-11.30am

Dominic Kavanagh Interiors Manager (03) 8825 5632 dom.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au

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DREWEATTS & BLOOMSBURY

Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Presenting

Timed Online Silver, Pens and Handbags | 05 August 2015 Donnington Priory, Oxford Road, Donnington Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JE

Lot 17 An Edwardian silver oval mustard by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, Sheffiled 1902 Estimate £120–160

Lot 89 A south Staffordshire enamel circular box, circa 1770 Estimate £80–120

Lot 29 A pair of silver knopped baluster candlesticks by Richard Comyns Estimate £180–220

Lot 103 A 9 carat gold propelling pencil, of plain polished form Estimate £70–100

Lot 77 A mahogany case containing plated flatware, to include Estimate £70–100

Lot 143 Etro, an orange leather handbag, with fold over clasp and shoulder strap Estimate £50–70

View the catalogue online at www.dreweatts.com

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ROBERT MACPHERSON SCALE FROM THE TOOL (SABCO), 1977 enamel, gold foil on wood, paintbrush five units 27 x 9 x 2 cm (each) Courtesy the artist, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, and Yuill | Crowley, Sydney