LEONARD, issue 61, July 2017

ISSUE 61 JULY 2017

MODERN DESIGN MELBOURNE

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SYDNEY

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LONDON

About Us Leonard Joel can truly claim to have the broadest range of category specialists of any auction house in Australia.

From identification and valuation of single items through to the dispersal of major private and corporate collections, Leonard Joel brings an unrivaled specialist expertise to every buying or selling transaction.

Our Team

Our Offices

John Albrecht

Melbourne

Managing Director

333 Malvern Rd, Sth Yarra, VIC 3141

& Head of Collections

03 9826 4333

03 8825 5619 john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au

Sydney 39 Queen St, Woollahra, NSW 2025

John DÂ’Agata

Sophie Ullin

Robert Williams

Chiara Curcio

National Head of Jewellery

National Head of Art

National Head of Single-Owner

Associate Head of Classic Furniture

03 8825 5609 | 0407 360 513

Collections & Sydney Office

& Objects

sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106

03 8825 5635 | 0412 653 315

robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

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Issue 61 Cover Modern Design Auction 27 July 2017 JOE COLOMBO 4801 CHAIR FOR KARTELL

Robert Haigh

Emily Sinclair

Senior Jewellery Specialist & Resident Gemmologist & Diamond Technologist

Anna Grassham

Will Shaw

Art Specialist, Sydney

Modern Design Specialist

Leonard Joel Representative

02 9362 9045

03 8825 5637 | 0415 076 480

South Australia

emily.sinclair@leonardjoel.com.au

anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

will.shaw@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 038

$2,000-3,000

Marketing Team

robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

Nicole Kenning Manager, Marketing & Communications 03 8825 5620 nicole.kenning@leonardjoel.com.au

Maria Rossi Designer / Finished Artist

Adam Obradovic

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Lucy Foster

Ryan Parle

Maxine Winning

Bethany McGougan

Senior Photographer

Art Specialist

Interiors & Furniture Manager

Object & Collectables Manager

Jewellery & Luxury Manager

Joe Hammond

03 8825 5630

03 8825 5614

03 8825 5604

03 8825 5645

Photographer

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Forthcoming Auctions MR. GARRY CROCKETT, PRIVATE COLLECTOR & OWNER, THE CROCKETT GROUP

“ It has been a privilege to be able to acquire a large number of signature costumes from this collection of national significance, along with supporting Opera Australia in the tremendous work they do.

I look forward to being able to put these rare gems - which represent an important part of Australia’s performing arts history - on public display at a future time, so the extraordinary craftsmanship of these beautiful works of art can be enjoyed by everyone.”

Modern Design Thursday 27th July 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

The Keith Clarke Collection Thursday 10th August 2017 MELBOURNE

Jewels Monday 4th September 2017 – 6pm MELBOURNE

Fine Art Tuesday 5th September 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Luxury Thursday 7th September 2017 – 1pm MELBOURNE

Specialist Prints & Photography Thursday 14th September 2017 – 11.30am MELBOURNE

Collectables Thursday 14th September 2017 – 2pm MELBOURNE

International Design & Applied Arts Thursday 12th October 2017 MELBOURNE & SYDNEY

Modern Design Thursday 2nd November 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Jewels Monday 27th November 2017 – 6pm MELBOURNE

Fine Art Tuesday 28th November 2017 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Luxury Thursday 30th November 2017 – 1pm MELBOURNE

Interiors & Jewellery Auction Every Thursday Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art Salon – 11.30am

THE FEMALE COSTUME FOR “MADONNA”, SUOR ANGELICA / IL TRITTICO [PUCCINI], 2007

Objects & Collectables – 12pm

SOLD $9,920 IBP

MELBOURNE

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BEDTIME READING This is how I would cheekily encourage

But now, I’m pleased to report that a

have more easily been resolved at the

auctions, and in those extremely rare

clients to view our General Conditions

fundamental review of these Conditions

start of the selling process.

cases, what happens to items that find

of Business when I handed it to them on

has generated at least one new approach

With this in mind, we are pleased to

no buyer.

one of our consignment agreements, as

to one of the more fiddly questions that

introduce a simpler approach that we

The detail is available on our website

it involves numerous pages of technical

auctioneers have mostly struggled to

are confident will give our vendors more

and throughout our sale-rooms and if

and legal information about how an

simplify and that is, what “happens” to

clarity by distilling all these chats in to a

it interests you, our team will be more

auctioneer, the vendor, their property

an item that goes unsold?

clear pre-agreement.

than happy to talk you through this

and the buyer interact with one another

In simple terms, the traditional approach

Effective July 1st 2017 we introduce a

superior approach to the successful

in “Auction land”.

has been an exchange of telephone

simple, 3 step selling process for our

management of what is ultimately your

In short, it was my way of acknowledging

calls, emails, messages and chats about

auctions. The process involves agreeing

special property.

how completely sleep-inducing the

whether to drop the reserve, collect the

at the start the successive reductions

document would be to read from start

item in question or try again. In essence,

that will be applied to unsold items, the

to finish!

lots of time spent resolving what could

clear periods for collection in between

JOHN ALBRECHT, MANAGING DIRECTOR LEONARD JOEL

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Now Consigning

FINE ART 5 SEPTEMBER 2017 AT 6.30PM, MELBOURNE

HERMAN PEKEL (born 1956) Skipping Girl oil on board 88.5 x 59cm

Melbourne Enquiries Sophie Ullin, National Head of Art

SOLD $8,680 IBP

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A new method of engagement: Real-time specialist consultations via Facetime Our second quarterly auction for 2017 has provided yet another opportunity to reflect on the ways in which our clients engage with the ever-changing art market. The rise of the digital world and the accessibility to various forms of communication has enhanced the demand to ‘connect’ for a new generation of collectors.

This was most prevalent in our recent quarterly evening auction, held on Tuesday 6 June. With a large crowd in the sale room and a flurry of activity on the phone, banks, local, interstate and international buyers showed interest across a wide range of traditional and contemporary art. Invaluable bidders also proved to be strong contenders, with several lots selling to online DAVID BOYD (1924-2011) Untitled 1973 oil on canvas 53 x 64cm

buyers. Key results from the auction included Lot 1 by David Boyd, far exceeding the auction high estimate and hammering $23,560 IBP. Buyers

SOLD $23,560 IBP

also showed strong interest in Skipping Girl by Herman Pekel, which hammered well above estimate at $8,680 IBP. Contemporary artists were strongly represented in the sale, with Lot 32 by Jon Cattapan hammering $16,120 IBP. The top result for the evening, however, went to the captivating blue-toned work by highly sought after Singaporean artist, Cheong Soo Pieng. Two overseas clients remained on the phone lines for the work, which hammered $99,200 IBP. While there are many ways to bid at auction, the viewing period is a time when we are continually encountering new ways to connect with clients.

From social media to e-blasts, there are a multitude of ways to engage. In a newly offered

JON CATTAPAN (born 1956) Locus Vista (Grey to Pink) oil on linen 140 x 180cm

service, our specialist staff utilised Facetime ahead of our June auction to provide real-time consultations and inspections of artworks. This

SOLD $16,120 IBP

unique platform provided prospective interstate buyers with a detailed overview of works, while simultaneously being able to speak directly to our specialists. Following a consultation, one particular client was offered a private telephone line to bid in the sale, subsequently winning the lot on the night.

So, no matter where you’re based, the Art team at Leonard Joel is on hand to answer questions and personally guide you through our auctions.

We look forward to seeing you in September!

Emily Sinclair

CHEONG SOO PIENG (Singaporean, 1917-1983) Blue Atmosphere 1966 oil on canvas 65 x 100.5cm

Sydney Art Specialist

SOLD $99,200 IBP

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Now Consigning

JEWELS 4 SEPTEMBER 2017 AT 6PM, MELBOURNE

A JAEGER LECOULTRE MASTER TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH

SOLD $47,120 IBP

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

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Robert Haigh Senior Jewellery Specialist & Resident Gemmologist & Diamond Technologist 03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 038 robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

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A STARBURST DIAMOND NECKLACE

SOLD $19,840 IBP

A LUCIDA SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING BY TIFFANY & CO

SOLD $37,200 IBP

AN ART DECO DIAMOND BRACELET

SOLD $21,080 IBP

A LADIES CHOPARD FULL DIAMOND AND PLATINUM WRISTWATCH

SOLD $44,640 IBP

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Now Consigning

MODERN DESIGN 27 JULY 2017 AT 6.30PM, MELBOURNE

JOE JOHNSON CHROME SLING CHAIRS FOR LANDES $1,500-2,000

Enquiries Anna Grassham

Modern Design Specialist 03 8825 5637 | 0415 076 480 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

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GEOFF ISAAC’S

GRANT FEATHERSTON BOOK LAUNCH WEDNESDAY 26 JULY 6-8PM In conjunction with our July Modern Design auction, Leonard Joel is delighted to host the official book launch of Geoff Isaac’s ‘Grant Featherston’.

Never before has such an extensive book been written on one of Australia’s most famous furniture designers. The hard cover book has over 200 pages of original photographs, detailed information on the designer and his extensive career.

Grant Featherston’s designs we so commercially successful

that

almost

everybody

living

in

Melbourne at the time would have encountered one of his creations, so it no surprise that he remain as iconic today as he did back then.The symbolic relationship between architecture and furniture design is an acknowledged trend that has been a feature of the collecting demographic for Modern Design auctions as the category has developed over the years.

Last November, Leonard Joel we were thrilled to

PAIR OF GRANT FEATHERSTON GYRO CHAIRS

be entrusted with the largest collection of Grant

SOLD $1,054 IBP

Featherston furniture ever offered in Australia.

The Cameron Lyon collection was an astounding success, pushing designer’s prices to new records.

There is no doubt that Geoff Isaac’s book will become a coffee table favourite and educate the public on how important Grant Featherston was to the new Australian modern movement, forever bound in our country’s history.

Anna Grassham Modern Design Specialist

GRANT FEATHERSTON

GRANT FEATHERSTON B210

SCAPE CHAIR

TELEVISION CHAIR

SOLD $2,976 IBP

SOLD $2,684 IBP

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Auction The Philanthropist and Connoisseur The Decorative Arts Collection of

THE LATE J. O. FAIRFAX AC EVENING AUCTION THURSDAY 31 AUGUST 2017 DAY AUCTION FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2017

Sydney Auction

Thursday 31 August 2017 at 6.30pm Friday 1 September 2017 at 11am

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Viewing Saturday 26 August 2017 Sunday 27 August 2017 Tuesday 29 August 2017 Wednesday 30 August 2017

Enquiries Robert WIlliams

National Head of Single Owner Collections & Sydney Office 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

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Leonard Joel engaged to manage the International Decorative Arts Collection of the Late J.O. Fairfax AC

Leonard Joel is honoured to announce its appointment by the executors of

Robert Williams, National Head of Single-owner auctions for Leonard Joel:

International Decorative Arts Collection of the late J.O. Farfax AC, to manage this

“Numerous visits to Retford Park, the home of this most personal collection and

historic single-owner collection.

conversations with Mr Fairfax’s nearest and dearest, have made researching and

Some 600+ items representing James Fairfax’s collecting passions and travels

understanding this collection for me a deeply satisfying exercise and one I wish

will be offered in a full colour catalogue and auction event in Sydney in early

to respect in every facet of its management. As a UK-trained specialist it will

September 2017.

be delightful to be offering for sale so many pieces of international calibre and

The catalogue will be titled “The Philanthropist and Connoisseur – The Decorative

flavour. European, English, Chinese and Japanese decorative arts are all strongly

Arts Collection of the Late J.O. Fairfax” and will present superb antique furniture,

represented and I simply can’t wait to view the collection with the people of Sydney

Asian artefacts, textiles, porcelain, silver and photography, representing James

and the world.”

Fairfax’s highly considered yet passionate approach to the decorative arts. Detailed exhibition history and impeccable documentary provenance come with many of the

John Albrecht, Managing Director of Leonard Joel:

pieces, only adding to the stature and importance of the collection.

“So much has been written about the Fairfax family and story that for me it is as

The auction will showcase some of the finest Chinese textiles and jades, Japanese

though I have been invited inside a discreet aspect of Australian social history. My

lacquer and English and European furniture ever to come on to the Australian

first drive to Retford Park, the beautiful English-inspired gardens and the Victorian

market place.

Italianate mansion that greeted me belied the truly diverse, international and

And the unpretentious yet grand collecting methodology behind the collection

complex nature of James Fairfax’s collecting style. As the appointed auctioneer it

means that estimates will range from the low thousands through to exceptional

is my privilege to be managing this collection for the estate and what I feel most

single examples that are expected to realise tens of thousands of dollars.

now is that I am very lucky indeed to be part of what is essentially the “collecting”

Interest is expected to be both local and international and the collection is

chapter of the biography of this great Australian.”

conservatively estimated to realise in excess of $1,000,000 and proceeds from this auction will be invested in a fund, The James Fairfax Foundation, which will provide income to help support charities that Mr Fairfax has supported during his life, including The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, The Children’s Medical Research Foundation and WWF.

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OPERA AUSTRALIA

A unique auction that celebrated Australian Operatic and design history.

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Reg Livermore as The Duke of Plaza-Toro, Natalie Jones as Casilda and Judi Connelli as The Duchess of Plaza-Toro in Opera Australia’s production of The Gondoliers.

Credit: Opera Australia and Jeff Busby

The Gondoliers

ROBERT WILLIAMS

It was a privilege to be part of this Australian auction industry first.

To work so closely with Opera Australia, their expert teams and their exquisite costumes, many of which represent unique moments in Australian Operatic and design history, has been an honour.

I am very pleased that 90% of the collection found new homes with institutions and private collectors, with many pieces now bound for permanent exhibition for all to enjoy.

‘OPERA IN A BOX’ - THE PRINCIPAL AND CHORUS COSTUMES OF THE GOLDOLIERS [GILBERT & SULLIVAN], 1989/90/94/97/00/06/07/10

SOLD $11,160 IBP

JOHN ALBRECHT

This was not just an auction but more an experience for me, one that I am very sure I will never forget. Conducting the first museum-quality costume auction in Australia was a thrill. It was an honour to have been selected by Opera Australia for the task and creating a serious auction market in Australia for this collecting category is something Leonard Joel is very proud of. Opera Australia, and its team of extraordinarily talented and personable people, is passion in practice as I describe it and my team and I are enriched for the experience.

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Auction

THE KEITH CLARKE COLLECTION 10 AUGUST 2017, MELBOURNE

Melbourne Enquiries Chiara Curcio Associate Head of International Design & Applied Art 03 8825 5635 | 0412 653 315 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

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Now Consigning

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & APPLIED ARTS 12 OCTOBER 2017, MELBOURNE

FINE FURNITURE

MOORCROFT

SILVER

GLASS

Melbourne Enquiries Chiara Curcio Associate Head of International Design & Applied Art 03 8825 5635 | 0412 653 315 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

Sydney Enquiries Robert Williams Head of Single Collections & Sydney Office 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

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Strong results from June Collectables NOW CONSIGNING FOR 14 SEPTEMBER AUCTION, MELBOURNE

A SHIP SURGEON’S KIT, INCLUDING A CANTEEN OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS IN ORIGINAL VELVET-LINED LEATHER BOX, A BRASS SYRINGE IN ORIGINAL CASE, AND A BURR WALNUT GENTLEMAN’S DROP DOWN TRAVELING WRITING DESK (3)

SOLD $1,984 IBP

SIGNED 1ST EDITION OF ‘IN HIS OWN WRITE’ BY JOHN LENNON, C. 1964, WITH ‘J W LENNON’ INSCRIBED ON FIRST PAGE

SOLD $1,488 IBP

Enquiries Allison Therrien Collectables Manager 03 8825 5625 allison.therrien@leonardjoel.com.au

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A VINTAGE MILLS NOVELTY CO. 25 CENT SLOT

A SCRATCH BUILT STEAM ENGINE

MACHINE, MADE IN CHICAGO, USA

DEMONSTRATION MODEL

SOLD $682 IBP

SOLD $868 IBP

500 EL/M HASSELBLAD CIRCA 1970S CAMERA WITH LARGE COLLECTION OF ACCESSORIES, ALL AS NEW AND IN ORIGINAL BOXES, WITH CARRYING CASE

SOLD $1,426 IBP

A VICTORIAN APOTHECARY’S SHOP DISPLAY CABINET, MADE IN BIRMINGHAM, CIRCA LATE 19TH CENTURY. GLAZED ALL SIDES WITH FOUR ADJUSTABLE GLASS SHELVES.

SOLD $4,464 IBP

A COLLECTION OF TIN CIRCUS CLOWNS BY KOHLER, WELLS AND GAMA, CIRCA 1940S-50S (3)

SOLD $520 IBP

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Exceptional Results

MARITIME MODEL SHIPS

An Important Live Steam Model of the ‘Charlotte Dundas’ SOLD $85,400 IBP

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Victoria’s storied nautical and naval history

Given Victoria’s storied nautical and naval history, it’s no surprise that maritime collectors abound here in Melbourne. Model ships are A detailed static model of the barque HMS Endeavour (1764) SOLD $6,710 IBP

among the most intriguing pieces to come through our auction rooms, unparalleled in their exquisite detail, and increasingly sought after as decorative objects. In 2010, Leonard Joel was fortunate enough to host an auction of over 100 de-accessioned nautical pieces from the National Trust of Australia, including shipbuilder’s models, marine instruments, maritime artworks, ship plaques and uniforms. Among the many standout pieces in that auction were a model of the S.S. Gracchus, which sold for $5,520, a model of the HMS Endeavour, which sold for $6,600 and a model of the HMS Oberon, which sold for $7,800. In the years that have followed, Leonard Joel has continued to demonstrate strong selling results for model ships, including the sale of an important live steam model of the Charlotte Dundas for $85,400 IBP in 2012. Leonard Joel welcomes the opportunity to introduce additional models into our future Collectables and Interiors

A large and elaborate static model of the brig-sloop, HMS Oberon, (1805) Built by the James Shepherd Shipyard, Sutton SOLD $7,930 IBP

auctions.

Enquiries Allison Therrien Collectables Manager 03 8825 5625 allison.therrien@leonardjoel.com.au

A fine quality ship builder’s half model of the transport ship S.S Gracchus Built by Palmer’s Shipbuilding & Iron Coy. Ltd, Jarrow on Tyne, 1930s SOLD $5,612 IBP

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SPECIALIST PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHY 14 SEPTEMBER 2017, MELBOURNE

DAMIEN HIRST (British, born 1965) Pair of Works: Pair of works: i The Souls IV (Oriental Gold/Burgundy/ Cool Gold) ii The Souls IV (Leaf Green/Chilli Red) 3 colour foil block on 300gsm arches 88 archival paper 69 x 49cm (each) $4,000-6,000

DAMIEN HIRST (British, born 1965) Pair of Works: i The Souls 1 (Cool Cold/ Cornflower blue) ii The Souls 1( Oriental Gold/ Leaf Green/ Cornflower blue) 3 colour foil block on 300gsm arches 88 archival paper 69 x 49cm (each) $4,000-6,000

Melbourne Enquiries Lucy Foster, Art Specialist 03 8825 5630 lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au

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Sydney Enquiries Emily Sinclair, Art Specialist 02 9362 9045 emily.sinclair@leonardjoel.com.au

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THE ART OF VALUING - HOW TO VALUE I am delighted to have recently been

owner or custodian of an object interpret

cultural gifts, expert witness opinion

We are liaising with lawyers, solicitors,

appointed to the new role as Head of

the word value in terms of its value

in legal disputes, estate planning and

accountants,

Valuations Department. I have worked

to them. We need to recognise both

superannuation. Of course, this is in

insurance companies, loss adjustors and

in the auction industry for over 17

meanings when we assess a piece and

addition to the more common forms of

many other fiduciaries to assist them

years and as a qualified gemmologist,

take into consideration craftsmanship,

valuation such as insurance and probate.

with our technical expertise to establish

diamond technologist and registered

beauty, rarity, desirability, function, form

Each one requires consideration of how

the meaning of value. We are also

member of the National Council of

and distinction but also, the story or

we apply the term value beyond its

helping private clients and individuals

Jewellery Valuers, I thought I knew how

provenance of a piece - as this often has

monetary worth.

providing professional advice on the

to value. However, in establishing this

a significant effect on value.

Time is also of importance because

value of their possessions and in what

new department I have come to realise

As many Leonard readers would know

we can only place value on an item in

context.

how technical the meaning of value is.

we are experts at market valuations. This

a specific time frame. An insurance

Speak to the professionals who know

The word value as a verb means

is our core business and a key skill for

valuation for a Victorian mahogany

how to value. Ask the experts. We offer

1. estimate the monetary worth of

many of us that work here. On any given

dining suite ten years ago is quite likely

complete valuation and identification

something or 2. consider (someone

day, we collectively provide hundreds

to be more than it is today. The value

expertise.

or something) to be important or

of verbal and online market valuations

of jewellery changes on a daily, hourly

beneficial; have a high opinion of.

to clients. However, valuations can

even by the minute basis. The changing

As valuers, we usually consider first

come in many shapes and sizes. We

prices and fluctuations in gold, silver

Caroline Tickner

meaning to be part of our daily job, to

are providing salvage market values,

and the exchange rate directly impact

Head of Valuations Department

assign a monetary value. But often, the

liquidation

the value one can place on a piece.

values,

family

division,

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financial

planners,

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Cocktail Jewellery AN IMPRESSIVE TURQUOISE, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE SOLD $17,360 IBP

The style of jewellery a woman wears

bangle bracelets, elaborately set rings

sophistication. Motifs included flowers,

Hollywood and Paris for their inspiration.

for work is normally vastly different than

and decorated accessories items such as

bows, and sunburst designs with a

Cocktail jewellery is often featured in our

what she will wear for a night out. The

cigarette cases and powder compacts.

Hollywood flair. Also popular in this era

Jewels auctions. Recently, this exquisite

“bling” of cocktail jewellery has made

Many of these pieces still survive today

were horse motifs, military influence and

example,

a resurgence for those who want to be

and are regularly available at auction.

ballerinas. The most poignant motif is

sapphire and diamond necklace sold for

noticed or personalize an outfit. There

The Retro period (1935-1950) saw an

surely the bird in the cage, symbolizing

$17,360 IBP. We are now consigning

are some stunning pieces of cocktail

exaggeration of the designs from the

the occupation of France. Of course

for our next Jewels auction on the 4th

jewellery available, from Art Deco to

previous two decades. More affordable

at the end of the war, the cage door

of September. If you have a single item,

modernist designs. Now, with many top

styles were created. This was due to

opened, the birds & the people of

or a collection of jewellery to consign,

designers lending their names to various

restrictions on platinum, the use of

Europe were liberated.

please contact us for a complimentary

ranges, cocktail jewellery has come into

synthetic stones and less emphasis on

In the Art Modern period (1945-1960)

appraisal.

its own and can be enjoyed by all.

diamonds. This style was extremely

following

Cocktail jewellery can be characterized

popular in America, and many European

designs became more traditional and

John D’Agata

by the period in history in which it

designers such as Van Cleef & Arpels,

understated. The big, bold styles of

National Head of Jewellery

was made. The Art Deco period

Cartier and Boucheron adopted this

the Retro period were replaced by the

(1920-1930) combined the harshness

style of jewellery. This was the time

more tailored styles of jewellery. These

of mass production with the sensitivity

when Hollywood stars owned their own

included floral motifs, flora and fauna,

of art and design. This period saw the

jewellery and set the trends.

which followed the feminine fashions of

advent of long pendants, jeweled

The jewels evoked style, glamour and

the day. Women continued to look to

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War

II,

an

impressive

jewellery

turquoise,

ART FAIRS SPECIAL

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THE 22ND REPORT #4

A CALL FOR CHANGE GILLIE & MARC SCHATTNER (born 1965 and 1961) The Rhino’s Flight for Freedom bronze ed. 10/15, 61 x 64 x 32cm SOLD $7,440 IBP

The Leonard Joel voluntary policy on

transacted within our weekly objects

positive message to promote to my less

If you care about this issue and visit

trade in ivory and rhino has challenged

and collectables department - this

interested industry colleagues who, to

other auctioneers, please do share

us in different ways, and will no doubt

compares to the half dozen or so that

date, are not on board. This outcome

this outcome with them and encourage

continue to as we walk this road with

on a weekly basis would previously

is our first clear and unequivocal sign

a change that they need not be

a sincere determination to become a

have been traded by Leonard Joel.

that an auctioneer need not deal in

frightened by.

better corporate citizen.

Equally, I’m pleased to advise that we

these materials to be a commercially

*Both pieces sold were pre-1920

One of these challenges was our

have observed no downturn in our

successful one.

and met our current voluntary policy

interest in how it would immediately

sales during this period! In fact, our

Maxine Winning and Elise Landry are

position (that can be found on our

affect our weekly Thursday Emporium

recent sales have consistently beaten

my team members on the ground

website)

auction, Australia’s largest and longest

our budgets.

who have delivered this extraordinary

running bricks and mortar auction.

Add to this the public support and

result. Their enthusiasm for embracing

Six months on I’m pleased to share that

encouragement we have received,

this change in practice is something

only two pieces of ivory* have been

and I feel like we have a strong and

that Leonard Joel applauds them for.

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