ISSUE 96 FEBRUARY – MARCH 2022
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A Double Bay Estate, Interior by Stuart Rattle Wednesday 2 February, 6pm / SYDNEY Scandinavian Design Thursday 10 February, 2pm / MELBOURNE Important Works from the NAB Art Collection
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Wednesday 23 February, 6pm / MELBOURNE Decorative Arts & Asian Works of Art Monday 7 March, 6pm / MELBOURNE Fine Jewels & Timepieces Monday 21 March, 6pm / MELBOURNE Fine Art Tuesday 22 March, 6pm / MELBOURNE The Collector's Auction Tuesday 29 March, 6pm / SYDNEY
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Modern Design Monday 4 April, 6pm / MELBOURNE Luxury Tuesday 5 April, 6pm / MELBOURNE Prints & Multiples Wednesday 6 April, 6pm / MELBOURNE The Kelton Collection - Indigenous Art at Leonard Joel Monday 11 April, 6pm / MELBOURNE Important Jewels Tuesday 12 April, 6pm / SYDNEY The Auction Salon Furniture & Interiors – 10am Objects & Collectables – 10.30am Jewellery – 11am Art – 11.30am Every Thursday / MELBOURNE
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COVER: JOHN COBURN (1925–2006)
(born 20th Century) Density 2000 painted steel 100 x 69 x 25cm $1,500 – 2,500
Arabian Sun 1976 (detail) wool tapestry 179 x 241.5cm $30,000 – 40,000
Important Works from the NAB Art Collection Auction Wed 23 Feb, 6pm
Important Works from the NAB Art Collection Auction Wed 23 Feb, 6pm
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This Issue FROM THE CHAIRMAN 3 Discovery & Celebration AUCTIONS 4 Important Works from the NAB Art Collection 8 The Kelton Collection: Indigenous Art at Leonard Joel 10 Sydney | The Gordon and Jackie Samuels Collection 12 Important Jewels | History Through Jewels
We are thrilled to present a series of exciting collections coming up at Leonard Joel, and within this issue of Leonard Magazine, we discover more about Important Works from the NAB Art Collection, as well as the Kelton Collection of Indigenous Art, and the Gordon and Jackie Samuels Collection. We also take a look at some of the most popular diamond cuts, discover heraldic porcelain, explore history through the magnificent jewels of the last Queen of France, chat to iconic Melbourne illustrator Beci Orpin, and find beautiful, influential mid-century architecture in our own backyard. We hope you enjoy.
14 Fine Art | Ruwolt: A Legacy of Industry and Art 16 Fine Jewels & Timepieces | The Masterful Art of Diamond Cutting 18 Decorative Arts | Discovered Royal and Noble Porcelain 20 Modern Design | Australia's Architectural Awakening 22 Luxury | Used is the New New! 23 Prints & Multiples | A view from above: Roofscapes in Printmaking – IN FOCUS 24 Brisbane | Aquamarine: The Birthstone for March 25 Adelaide | The Influential Designs of William Morris 26 In Conversation: With Beci Orpin 28 5 Minutes with Natasha Berlizova 29 Valuations: Trusted Settlement Services for more than a Century 30 A Last Look 32 22nd Report | Dutch Detection Dogs Help in the Fight Against Jaguar Poachers – JOIN US 36 Connect & Buy with Leonard Joel 37 Contact a Leonard Joel Specialist
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DISCOVERY & CELEBRATION Treasures unearthed
One of the enduring themes of an auction house and what, for me, makes our world endlessly rewarding, are the moments of discovery. Perhaps not discovery in the exact sense every time, but certainly the revelation of something that is extraordinary, or a collection long separated from the public’s gaze. Three such occasions present over the next two months, from the very personal to the very public. As this article is published, an online-only auction (as contemporary as an auction type gets) will shortly conclude the dispersal of a most beautifully decorated Double Bay residence; one that reflects with every object and every furnishing an unashamed celebration of a traditional taste, realised with the keen eye of the late Stuart Rattle. Here we celebrate taste, home, and decoration, and while there are no $100,000 treasures within this collection, it is still just as much fun to celebrate. At the other end of the spectrum lies Important Works from the NAB Art Collection, a collection that has largely been hidden from the public for almost half a century. The collection is extraordinary in its diversity, with works from the traditional periods through to the modern and contemporary periods, as well as some extraordinary tapestries commissioned to represent several important Australian artists. The catalogue cover is graced by one of my favourite artists, the rare-to-market, hyperrealist William Delafield Cook. Offered for public auction for the first time, it is now everyone’s second and final opportunity to enjoy the collection during its public viewing, (the first being the 1982 National Gallery of Victoria exhibition The Seventies: Australian Paintings and Tapestries from the Collection of the National Australia Bank), accompanied with the opportunity to acquire a work with a provenance that, as I would say, is perfect.
OPPOSITE: JEFFREY SMART (1921–2013)
E.U.R. II 1965 oil on board 65.5 x 80cm $250,000 – 350,000 © The Estate of Jeffrey Smart Fine Art Auction Tue 22 March, 6pm ABOVE: DEBORAH HALPERN
(born 1957) Nefertiti 1999 ceramic tiles on fibreglass and steel 81 x 36 x 63cm (excl. base) $5,000 – 7,000 Important Works from the NAB Art Collection Auction Wed 23 Feb, 6pm
And finally, between the very personal Sydney residence and the grand corporate collection lies undoubtedly an important art world discovery of 2022, and that is Jeffrey Smart’s E.U.R. II from 1965. The work revealed itself to our Sydney specialists before Christmas and it is one that has largely remained unseen for the last 57 years. It’s rediscovery and recording will further enhance the catalogue raisonné of this important Australian artist. From the great value to the more modest, we are honoured to be offering all of these collections over this Summer-Autumn period, and we look forward to gathering with you at all our viewings in the weeks to come. JOHN ALBRECHT
Chairman / Head of Important Collections
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Display photographs of the National Gallery of Victoria's exhibition, The Seventies: Australian Paintings and Tapestries From the Collection of National Australia Bank, 1982.
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Important Works from the
NAB Art Collection The Legacy of One of Australia’s Most Celebrated Corporate Art Collections
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Collating a meaningful and diverse corporate art collection is
Ray Crooke, Boundary Rider, Palmer River Country, North
no small feat. It requires a considered team of curators and
Queensland c.1970, oil on canvas laid on board (Estimate:
advisors, a clear vision, and patience. In the 1970s the National
$30,000-50,000)
Australia Bank set forth on a mission to develop one of Australia’s most comprehensive and representative corporate art collections that celebrates the diversity and depth of modern Australian artistic vision. An Art Committee was formed in 1975 to bring the vision to fruition. Respected Melbourne gallerist Georges Mora was hired as their art consultant, sourcing Australian paintings,
An impressive large scale work that represents our connection to the Australian landscape in all its vast expanse.
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John Peart, Rough Cut 1974, synthetic polymer paint on
OPPOSITE : LESLEY DUMBRELL
canvas (Estimate: $12,000-18,000)
(born 1941) Snakes and Ladders 1979 synthetic polymer paint and Liquitex on canvas 182.5 x 243cm $15,000 – 20,000
Peart was one of Australia’s most significant abstract artists, and this richly coloured and textured painting speaks of the
sculpture and tapestries from some of the country’s most
artist's dedication to lyrical abstraction.
renowned contemporary artists of the time, as well as some
In addition, we will be presenting an important collection
that were only just emerging on the art scene.
of tapestries commissioned from the Victorian Tapestry
The collection took on such a profile, that the National
Workshop for NAB, including John Coburn’s Arabian Sun
Gallery of Victoria organised an exhibition in 1982 dedicated
1976, wool tapestry (Estimate: $30,000-40,000).
to key works in their stable. The Seventies: Australian
For a number of decades, National Australia Bank have
ABOVE : WILLIAM DELAFIELD COOK
(1936–2015) A Hedge 1974 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 82.5 x 199.5cm $40,000 – 60,000
Paintings and Tapestries From the Collection of the National
displayed over 2000 of these artworks in their premises Australia Bank was exhibited from 15 October - 28 November around Australia. However, the bank has decided that the 1982, and 29 of the works featured are to be sold in our time has come to sell the vast majority of their Australian art February auction.
collection and reinvest all funds back into the community via
Key artworks from the 1970s to be sold in our February
the work of the NAB Foundation which also contributes to
auction include: Lesley Dumbrell, Snakes and Ladders 1979, synthetic polymer paint and Liquitex on canvas (Estimate: $15,000-20,000) A premium example of the artist’s refined linear abstraction, which was later produced as a tapestry, also included in the sale.
their NAB Ready Together program to supports Australians before, during and after natural disasters. These important works will once again be available for public exhibition and enable us to revisit some of our most accomplished and significant artists both past and present. Leonard Joel is thrilled to be presenting Important Works from the NAB Art Collection in February 2022, followed by a suite of auctions to present the remainder of the collection. OLIVIA FULLER / Head of Fine Art
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The Kelton Collection Indigenous Art at Leonard Joel
An Important Private Collection of Aboriginal Australian Art When hearing a collector’s story, we can often take for
this lens, these objects, subjects and histories interact in
granted the intricate decision making and refined focus
dynamic and provocative ways.
The Kelton Collection -
Richard Kelton first encountered Aboriginal art in 1979
Indigenous Art at
that is required to retain the integrity of their collection. This level of care and consideration is even more impressive when combined with genuine passion and enthusiasm.
when he joined a scientific expeditionary sailing trip to Australia. Subsequently, he began acquiring select paintings
Collected over four decades by the late Mr. Richard Kelton
from Papunya Tula, and sculpture from Western Arnhem
(1929-2019), the Kelton Collection is arguably one of the
and the Tiwi Islands, and so began a lifelong passion for
most important private collections of Aboriginal Australian
Australian Indigenous art.
art. Richard Kelton was an indefatigable collector, and his seemingly idiosyncratic collection is best understood through his principal preoccupations: sailing, water and the Pacific Ocean. Other pillars of his collection include art of the China Trade, Paul Gauguin’s Tahiti paintings and sculptures, Oceanic art and artifacts, maritime art and instruments, and the California plein air artists. Through
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Over the next four decades, Kelton’s interest in and appreciation of Aboriginal artists and art saw his collection grow to over 1,500 works, all housed in his Marina del Rey residence in California. His frequent trips to Australia guaranteed access to some of the best quality works available at the time. Richard Kelton was an early advocate for Aboriginal art to be shown in museums within the same
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ABOVE : DICK NGULEI-NGULEI
MURRUMURRU (1920-1988) Mimi Spirits and Namorrodo Spirits c.1975 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 35.5 x 56cm $5,000 – 7,000
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ABOVE : ALBERT NAMATJIRA
curatorial and academic context as other modern and
Aboriginal art movement from the Hermannsburg
(1902-1959) Untitled (Landscape with Mount Sonder and Gum Tree) c.1955 watercolour on woomera 15.5 x 40cm $7,000 – 10,000
contemporary art. He staged the first exhibition from his
watercolour painters of the 1950s, to the artists of Arnhem
collection in 1980, ‘Past and Present Art of the Australian
Land and the Tiwi Islands of the 1960s and 70s, collected
Aborigines’ at the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena,
retrospectively. Artists of the East Kimberley were collected
California. In 1982, The Kelton Foundation was established
contemporaneously and his fascination with the painters of
to facilitate the exhibition, loan, and research of his
the Western and Central Deserts from the 1970s onwards
collection, lending works to international museum shows,
is evidenced by his attention to the artists of Papunya,
including the Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri Retrospective
Balgo, and Yuendumu. Richard Kelton collected artists
mounted by the Art Gallery of South Australia and ‘Papunya
and movements in depth in order to understand where
Tula: Genius and Genesis’ at the Art Gallery of New South
they came from and their relationship to the spiritual and
Wales. In total, there were 14 stand-alone exhibitions of his
physical worlds that sustained them.
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PURUNTATAMERI (1906-1987) Pelican 1977 natural earth pigments on carved ironwood 62 x 18cm $5,000 – 7,000 BELOW RIGHT: PANSY NAPANGARDI
(born c.1940) Kungka Kutjara (Two women) at Winpirri Rockhole 1991 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 135 x 90cm $4,000 – 6,000
collection, during which Richard would delight in delivering a personal lecture. To have these works exhibited together outside of Australia was rarity enough, but to have a collector so dedicated to the appreciation and recognition of these artists in public alignment was even more so. The Kelton Collection traces the arc of the 20th Century
The Kelton family are thrilled to be returning these works to Australia, and Leonard Joel are honoured to be presenting one of the most important collections of Aboriginal Art at auction in April 2022. OLIVIA FULLER / Head of Fine Art MIRIAM GRUNDY / Collection Manager, The Kelton Collection
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The Gordon and Jackie Samuels Collection It is a rare and happy occurrence to have the pleasure of
partnership where they chose, controversially, to reside
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not only working with beautiful pieces of art, furniture, and
in their house in Bronte instead of living at Government
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objects, but also to tell the story of two people who have
House. During these years they remained fixtures in the
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played such significant roles – both individually and together
neighbourhood, passers-by greeting Gordon with “morning,
– in the public and intellectual life of this country. In March
Gov” and Jackie continuing to do the weekly shop at the
The Collector's Auction
2022, Leonard Joel will offer The Gordon and Jackie Samuels
Randwick Shopping Centre. As Jackie said, “I have always
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Collection, including objects of both personal and artistic
thought that if I had time and capacity then I should do some
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significance, most notably Jeffrey Smart’s E.U.R. II 1965.
good. It sounds very dull and worthy but I think it’s natural.”
The Hon. Gordon Samuels AC CVO QC (1923-2007) is
During their long marriage and life partnership, Gordon and
OPPOSITE: Gordon and Jackie
perhaps most recognised for his time as the Governor of
Jackie amassed a number of artefacts of personal and artistic
Samuels in their younger days
NSW from 1996-2001. However, his long and distinguished
significance. There are those they inherited, for instance, the
ABOVE: JEFFREY SMART (1921–2013)
career began as a barrister, then a QC, from where he was
carpets from Jackie’s father Max Kott and the silverware from
appointed to the Supreme Court in 1972. In 1976, he became
Gordon’s mother Zelda, and those they collected together.
the longest-serving Chancellor of the University of NSW,
There were paintings they bought from galleries when on
holding that role for 18 years. Gordon Samuels and Jacqueline
official visits or from friends, and of course, Gordon’s favourite
Kott (1927-2021) married in 1957.
Jeffrey Smart. He loved the painting’s enigmatic quality, and
E.U.R. II 1965 oil on board 65.5 x 80cm © The Estate of Jeffrey Smart $250,000 – 350,000 BELOW: Gordon and Jackie Samuels
on their 40th wedding anniversary
Jackie rose to prominence as an actor in radio, television, film, and particularly on the stage in the 1950s and 60s. Among other roles, she was renowned for her ground-breaking
would say (with a wink), “When I came in this morning, they were only halfway up the steps. They’ve made good progress today.”
performance as Martha in Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of
A preliminary sketch for E.U.R. II can be found in the
Virginia Woolf. Alongside her work as an actor, Jackie was a
collection of the Art Gallery of NSW. Its sister painting
committed supporter of the Arts and helped establish the
E.U.R. I is in the collection of the Newcastle Art Gallery and
Australian National Playwrights’ Conference, served as an
currently on display in the exhibition Jeffrey Smart at the
artist member of the Australian Council, was on the board of
National Gallery of Australia (11 Dec 2021 – 15 May 2022),
NIDA and a trustee of the Sydney Opera House.
celebrating 100 years since the artist’s birth.
Gordon and Jackie’s partnership was particularly evident
We look forward to presenting pieces from Gordon and
during their time at the University of NSW where they were
Jackie’s collection within our Fine Art auction in Melbourne
both committed to creating an environment of academic
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rigour alongside community engagement and belonging. This
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sense of community flowed through to their gubernatorial
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IMPORTANT JEWELS
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History Through Jewels Next Important Jewels Auction Tues 12 Apr, 6pm SYDNEY
Jewels of Royal provenance have always held a special
Instead, she sought escape in masked balls, opera, theatre,
attraction in the human psyche. Across cultures, jewels
reckless gambling, and shopping for clothes and jewellery.
have been an essential element of the majesty of monarchy;
She immersed herself in redecorating her private domain
symbols of courtly splendour and power. Whilst the
at Versailles, the Petit Trianon, at a cost of more than two
gemstones in noble collections are defined as the rarest of
million francs.
the rare, the jewels invariably are of exceptional design and OPPOSITE: Marie Antoinette of France
and two of her children walking in the park of Trianon, 1785. Artist: Wertmüller, Adolf Ulrik (1751-1811) / Alamy Recently a pair of Marie Antoinette’s diamond bracelets sold at auction for USD $8,203,085. The stunning triple strand bracelets purchased in 1776 from Boehmer are depicted worn together as a chatelaine. Mounted in silver and gold with diamonds together weighing between 140-150 carats, the bracelets sold for 4 times their lower estimate illustrating the strong demand for jewels of extraordinary design and royal provenance. ABOVE LEFT & ABOVE RIGHT:
Marie Antoinette's diamond necklace being sold at Sotheby's in London, 1937 / Alamy
superb workmanship.
The public discontent soon tipped over into a populist
At another level, what is deeply moving about royal jewels
1789. Subsequently in 1791, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
is their intimate personal connections to significant events;
were held captive in the old Tuileries palace in Paris.
they provide us with the opportunity to touch history.
Marie Antoinette, as an ardent monarchist, was unable
No queen is more famous for her love of jewels than Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France. Eventually, it was diamonds (and not cake) that prompted her and her family’s tragic downfall. Even though the ill-fated Queen
uprising beginning with the storming of the Bastille prison in
to comprehend the French people's thirst for democracy. Whilst in confinement she took the lead role in plotting with French Royalists and European sovereigns to overturn the Revolution and reclaim the French throne.
was innocent of conspiracy, it was the infamous affair of
In early 1791 as they prepared their escape from Paris to
the diamond necklace, stoked by the scandal-mongering
Montmédy, near the Austrian-controlled Netherlands, the
pamphleteers in 1785, that lit the fuse of revolution, making
Queen meticulously wrapped her personal jewels - pearls,
her story inextricably entwined with gems and jewels.
diamonds, and rubies - in cotton, placed them in a wooden
Antoine was born in Vienna in 1755 to the Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Maria Theresa. On May 16, 1770, at age 14, Marie Antoinette was married to Louis Auguste de Bourbon, cementing the union of the Hapsburgs and Bourbons—bitter rivals since the 16th Century. Four years later, she was crowned Queen of France. Her husband was 19. The late 1700s were turbulent times in France. Winds of change were blowing through the corridors of power, challenging the existing political and ideological order. Beset by severe food shortages triggered by crop failures, weighed down by taxes, resentful of royal absolutism, and inspired by the egalitarian example of an independent United States, French citizens were growing increasingly vocal in their demands for self-government. Cloistered in the luxury of Versailles, the royal couple were oblivious to their subjects' demands. Court life was overwhelming for the teen Queen, and Marie Antoinette shunned politics and statecraft.
chest, and covertly shipped them to Comte Florimond Mercy d'Argenteau, the Austrian Ambassador in Brussels. The foiled escape and eventual discovery of the Royal plotting coupled with the dynamics of revolutionary politics saw first King Louis XVI and then his Queen tried and executed by guillotine in 1793. Following Marie Antoinette’s death, in February 1794 the jewels were transported to the Imperial Treasury in Vienna for safekeeping. Freed under a prisoner exchange, the 17 year old sole surviving child, Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte, known as "Madame Royale”, on arrival in Vienna in 1796, reclaimed her mother’s jewels. Dying childless at age 72 she willed that the entirety of her jewellery collection – including Marie Antoinette's jewels – were to be split into three lots of equal value amongst her nieces and nephews: the Count of Chambord, the Countess of Chambord, and the Duchess of Parma. In the 1852 inventory of Madame Royale’s property, the total estimated value of the jewels was 430,930 florins. HAMISH SHARMA / Head of Important Jewels leonardjoel.com.au | 13
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Ruwolt: A Legacy of Industry and Art In the upcoming Fine Art Auction, this March, we have the
In one generation, Charles single-handedly created an
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pleasure of welcoming back a valuable collection of paintings
industrial enterprise, making Ruwolt a household name and
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that once lived in the personal collection of prominent
respected company country wide. He devoted his spare time
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Melbourne businessman and engineering entrepreneur,
to his family and tending to his private pastoral property
Charles Ruwolt (1873-1946).
in regional New South Wales. While he was a great lover of
OPPOSITE: HANS HEYSEN
(1877-1968) Drover and Cattle 1917 watercolour on paper 46 x 62cm $30,000 – 40,000
The Ruwolt name is one that many Melbournians will be familiar with. Charles Ernest Ruwolt was born in Germany
horses and held memberships to numerous exclusive racing clubs, he was also a passionate collector of Australian art.
in 1873, before migrating with his family to Australia in 1878.
This collection, formed by Charles and his wife Emily, was
Charles spent his early years helping his parents on their
originally collected in the late 1920s and 30s and for many
wheat farm in Mount Gambier, South Australia. Finding joy
years hung at their property ‘Yarramundee’ in Mulwala, New
in operating machines and working on the land as a young
South Wales. Following their passing, Leonard Joel held a
man, Charles took on an apprenticeship at James Martin
landmark auction in 1966, “The Charles Ruwolt Collection of
& Co. machinery manufacturers. Studying engineering, he
Australian Paintings”, encompassing much of their renowned
BELOW: The Leonard Joel Catalogue
worked for the following decade in various foundries and
art collection which shifted the market significantly for
of The Charles Ruwolt Collection of Australian Paintings, 1966
manufacturers, slowly establishing himself in the industry.
Australian Art at auction. Among the works offered in this sale
ABOVE: HANS HEYSEN (1877-1968)
The River 1920 watercolour on paper 43 x 58cm $25,000 – 35,000
Within 10 years of opening his own iron foundry in Wangaratta, Victoria, Charles quickly became the leading manufacturer in Australia for mining dredges. Before long,
were two major watercolours by Hans Heysen, which were reacquired by his children and have remained with the Ruwolt family ever since.
he was distributing his products locally and abroad including
The River 1920 and Drover and Cattle 1917 were completed
to Malaysia, Thailand, The Philippines, South Africa, and Papua
at a time when both Heysen and Ruwolt were at the height
New Guinea. Charles was also a senior figure in the wartime
of their careers. Reflecting Ruwolt’s lifelong adoration for the
administration of home-front resources, so when the second
Australian landscape, it is no coincidence that these works
World War began, Ruwolt started facilitating the production
were highlights of the collection. Both men were German
of field artillery, ammunition supply, light artillery, and
born with South Australian roots and shared a love of the
trench mortars. By 1938, Ruwolt was the largest engineering
land and art. Heysen had long been regarded as a major
company and producer of heavy industrial equipment in
figure in Australian art and Ruwolt, who in a parallel world of
Australia, employing 600-700 workers at their Melbourne
machinery, was a major figure in the Australian engineering
factory in the inner-city suburb of Richmond.
economy. Therefore, it is only fitting that these two greats of their respective industries aligned as artist and collector. LUCY FOSTER / Art Specialist
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FINE JEWELS & TIMEPIECES The Masterful Art of Diamond Cutting
Much like an expert sculptor, diamond cutters are skilled artisans capable of transforming a natural rough stone into a polished treasure. The process of cutting a diamond is highly technical. A great deal of analysis is needed to ensure that the light, weight, and colour of the stone is retained and that the symmetry and proportions are correct. Whilst modern day technological advances have aided the cutting process, it is ultimately the technical knowledge and skill of the diamond cutter that produces a beautiful gem from the raw mined material. Below are some of the most popular diamond cuts, from the Georgian period to today.
ROSE CUT One of the earliest diamond shapes originating from Europe was the Rose cut. Characterized by a flat base and only 24 facets to the domed top, it creates a gentle and subtle brilliance. Popular in Georgian and Victorian jewellery, these stones dazzle in candlelight and other low lighting conditions.
OLD EUROPEAN CUT Cut to maximize weight and colour, the old European cut was most popular between 1890 and 1930. Faceted by hand with 58 large facets, these stones also have a substantial culet and crown with relatively smaller table. These proportions create fire within the stone, which refers to the dispersion of coloured light. Like Rose cuts, old European cut diamonds are faceted by hand and rely on cutter instinct rather than precision.
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TOP: 14CT GOLD, ENAMEL AND
DIAMOND RING Sold for $4,000 BOTTOM: 18CT WHITE GOLD AND
DIAMOND RING $6,000 – 8,000 Fine Jewels and Timepieces March 2022
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ROUND BRILLIANT CUT The modern round brilliant cut diamond has over 56 perfectly
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aligned facets that reflect light in a breathtaking display of
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brilliance. The cut utilizes thinner facets and a larger table,
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resulting in optimal scintillation and maximum brilliance.
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The modern round brilliant cut has been the most popular diamond shape in recent years, accounting for approximately
TOP TO BOTTOM: 18CT WHITE GOLD
75% of all diamonds sold internationally.
AND DIAMOND RING Sold for $40,000
OVAL CUT Perfected by Russian diamond cutter Lazare Kaplan in 1957, the oval cut is an elegant and unique alternative to a round cut that also displays exceptional brilliance. Whilst these stones return white light to dazzling effect, they can sometimes fall victim to what is known as the ‘bow tie effect’, or a dark shadow in the centre of the stone.
PRINCESS CUT With origins in the early square ‘French’ cut, the Princess cut
PLATINUM THREE STONE DIAMOND RING Sold for $42,500 18CT WHITE GOLD AND ARGYLE DIAMOND RING Sold for $5,125 PLATINUM AND DIAMOND RING BY TIFFANY & CO $20,000 – 30,000 Fine Jewels and Timepieces March 2022 18CT TWO-TONE GOLD MARQUOISE DIAMOND CLUSTER RING BY KOZMINSKY Sold for $26,250
was developed in 1980 and has a distinctly contemporary feel. The square shape has over 50 chevron shaped facets and a unique pyramid form, making it one of the most scintillating square cut diamonds available.
EMERALD CUT What is now known as the ‘emerald cut’ was not developed until well into the Art Deco era in the 1940s. This timeless and elegant cut is suitable for high quality diamonds of a high colour and clarity. In place of high brilliance, the emerald cut has a ‘hall of mirrors’ effect due to the long linear facets that create distinct flashes of light.
MARQUISE CUT It is said that the marquise cut was developed when King Louis XV of France commissioned a diamond to resemble his mistress Madame de Pompadour’s lips. Modern marquise cuts typically feature 56 or 58 facets and have the largest surface area of any cut. When balanced correctly, the marquise cut reflects light almost as expertly as a round brilliant cut diamond. BETHANY MCGOUGAN / Head of Fine Jewels & Timepieces
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DECORATIVE ARTS Discovered Royal and Noble Porcelain A most exciting Melbourne discovery for the new year is a pair
Appointments into the order are solely at the sovereign’s
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of rare royal porcelain plates first commissioned to the order
discretion (currently The Prince of Wales), and is limited
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of King George III in 1805. They were manufactured by the
to twenty-four living members, including members of the
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acclaimed Worcester porcelain factory during the Barr, Flight
British Royal family and foreign monarchs. Membership is
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& Barr partnership, operating 1804-1813, and replacements
traditionally in recognition of a national contribution for
were also later ordered.
outstanding public service or personal service to the Royal
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TWO RARE WORCESTER (BARR, FLIGHT AND BARR) PORCELAIN ARMORIAL MONOGRAMMED PLATES FROM ‘THE GEORGE III SERVICE’ $12,000 – 15,000
During this period, porcelain with rich personalised designs including heraldic crests were the height of fashion and were ordered by monarchs, aristocrats, and gentry. King George III was known for favouring extravagant designs and spending large sums on porcelain; he ordered no less than six services from the Worcester factory. His favour for
family. Famous members of the Garter include former Prime Ministers Sir John Major and Winston Churchill, with the most recent addition to the order this year being Sir Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. These plates remain rare on the open market, with most residing within the Royal Collection Trust.
the porcelain company became evident further in 1807, when
As valuers and auctioneers, it is always exciting to discover
he awarded the company with the Royal Warrant.
these treasures and share the history with fellow collectors
Each plate is richly decorated with cobalt borders finely
and admirers.
gilded with berried laurel sprigs, oak garlands alternately
This pair of plates will feature in our forthcoming Decorative
enclosing the crowned cipher of ‘GR’, and sprigs of national
Arts and Asian Works of Art auction on 7 March 2022.
flowers tied with ribbons. The central reserve bears the crest of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
CHIARA CURCIO / Head of Decorative Arts
The prestigious Order of the Garter was established by King Edward III in 1348, who was inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthur and the knights of the round table to form his own collective of honourable knights. Centuries later, it is known as the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain.
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MODERN DESIGN “Modernism may have had its birth in Europe and its glamour in America but I think it found its egalitarian purpose, unrivalled anywhere else in the world, in Australia’s suburbs.” TIM ROSS, AUSTRALIAN COMEDIAN, RADIO HOST, DESIGN ENTHUSIAST AND TELEVISION PRESENTER.
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Australia's Architectural Awakening Australia’s mid-century architecture started evolving rapidly
Architect Peter McIntyre is a true crusader, in his own
Next Modern Design
around the late 1940s, a time when an increasing number of
words he wanted to change the world: "We were trying
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European families were migrating to escape the war. Young,
to influence people that design was something that
Mon 4 Apr, 6pm
talented architects were experimenting with interiors that
was terribly important to Australia, and to respond to
MELBOURNE
incorporated suburban Australia and its climate.
the particular conditions that we had here. We couldn't
OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT AND TOP MIDDLE:
Rose Seidler House, Wahroonga, Australia (1948-50). Rose Seidler House is a heritage-listed former residence and now house museum located in Wahroonga, Sydney, NSW, Australia by Harry Seidler. / Alamy
Australian post war architecture embraced new ideals around the home, minimalist exterior design, and functional interior spaces complimentary to nature. More attention was paid to how rooms were located and connected throughout the space. Interiors were defined by open floor plans, often split levels with floor to ceiling windows, and sliding doors designed to bring the outdoors in.
TOP RIGHT: River House (1955)
Designed by Peter McIntyre
Significant mid-century Australian architecture can be seen
BELOW: Rose Seidler House,
in the Rose Seidler House, Wahroonga NSW, designed by
Wahroonga, Sydney, 1951 / photographed by Marcel Seidler / Alamy
architect Harry Seidler in 1950 for his parents. The now famous suburban bush home appears to float within the environment, with its spindly legs and floor to ceiling glass. Seidler created a sense of openness that is now essential to contemporary living. Another important mid-century home sits high on a hill overlooking the Yarra, in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Kew. The River House was designed by Peter McIntyre for
just repeat what was going on in Europe." Today, he describes modernism's sometimes crazy approach as a necessary stage in Australia's architectural maturity, but one from which he and others moved on. "I would encourage young people to take on architecture because I think we can have a positive influence on society," he says. "I think that's terribly important." Almost 70 years on from the initial movement, more than ever before buyers are on the look-out for mid-century homes. Unfortunately, with the help of Modernist Australia websites, social media enthusiasts, and even real estate agents dedicated to selling such homes, you're not getting any bargains, with properties selling in the low to high millions. The upside of course is the preservation of the buildings themselves, their original designs, and most importantly, the architects brave enough to achieve the once 'new world' ideals. ANNA GRASSHAM / Head of Modern Design
his family in 1955. McIntyre was only 19 when he purchased the land, costing him a humble £200 for the 9 acres. The house is visible only in winter because of the dense foliage. The three-storey A-frame was built using exposed steel. The structure cantilevers 12 meters out and almost three meters above the ground. The June 1956 issue of US Vogue commented that the house was like “some exotic bird of paradise perched high on the densely wooded bank”.
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Luxury Used is the New New! — How impressed was I when I opened the parcel? The first Next Luxury Auction
greeting was in the form of a large black card with the words
Tues 5 Apr, 6pm
‘Thank You’ printed in white on a black background. The
MELBOURNE
inner box was wrapped in quality white paper secured by a pink sticker with the caption ‘Used is the New New!’. This got me thinking about the sustainability of pre-owned luxury
ABOVE: John D'Agata's Hermès
goods and the importance of this market. Then a question:
Sellier Change Tray
‘Does a Birkin ever end up in landfill?’ Probably not, along
RIGHT: A Crocodile Kelly Handbag
by Hermès Sold for $45,000
with a whole array of luxury goods that are loved, used,
BELOW: An Enamel Bangle by Hermès Sold for $620
best thing about luxury items. They are chic, stylish, generally
traded, updated, and passed on to new owners. This is the well made, and may tell a story through imperfections. When you make a pre-owned purchase, it continues the narrative as you consciously, or unconsciously, stop the waste in the production of disposable fashion goods and contribute to eco-friendliness. My gift to me this Christmas was a Hermès Sellier change
I have run the Luxury department at Leonard Joel for over
tray. I have longed for one for years and since none were
ten years and have witnessed the recycling of high-end
forthcoming, even after a few significant birthdays, I decided
goods from person to person and generation to generation
to take the plunge and treat myself to this special purchase.
firsthand. It’s a wonderful thing and I am glad that in this
Like a lot of luxury goods today, this item was unfortunately
disposable world, a new trend and mindset of informed
not available through a Hermès store, so I went online and
purchases is emerging.
secured the purchase through another online platform.
As for my purchase, for an ‘old-school’ boy I realized that
Although I missed out on the always wonderful Hermès
perhaps some of the new ways of buying can also have their
store experience, the parcel arrived in a flash - four days, all
merit. I love my purchase, was mindful of my carbon footprint,
the way from Los Angeles.
and enjoyed my shopping experience, just in a different way. JOHN D'AGATA / Head of Luxury
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Prints & Multiples A View from Above: Roofscapes in Printmaking — Roofscapes and man-made infrastructures are commonly seen in artist’s studies, from the rural outback to the rooftops
Next Prints & Multiples
of the busy city. Here, we take a look at three Australian
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printmakers who have embraced this setting.
Wed 6 April, 6pm MELBOURNE
Lesbia Thorpe – Terraced Houses, Royal Parade 1956 TOP: LESBIA THORPE (1919-2009)
Thorpe’s prints cover many subjects, however she often
Terraced Houses, Royal Parade 1956 linocut 2/10 Sold for $2,125
returns to landscapes and building facades. Terraced Houses, Royal Parade was completed upon her return to Melbourne after travelling in London. Drawing inspiration from the
LEFT: ALAN SUMNER (1911-1994)
Grey Roofs, Prahran 1944-1946 screenprint, edition of 40 Sold for $1,375
London exteriors, Thorpe was attracted to these iconic terrace houses seen across Royal Parade, many of them still standing.
BELOW: LISETTE KOHLHAGEN
Experimenting with the balance of light and dark, she has used
(1890-1969) Melbourne Rooftops c.1938 linocut Sold for $600
the darker blocks in this linocut to enhance the fronts of the terrace houses, the trees, and the figures. Alan Sumner – Grey Roofs, Prahran 1944 - 46
Lisette Kohlhagen – Melbourne Rooftops c. 1938
Throughout Alan Sumner’s practice, he remained dedicated
Born in South Australia like many other influential female
to the subject matter of landscapes with the incorporation of
artists, Kohlhagen was encouraged by fellow artist and close
housing structures. The view pictured in Grey Roofs, Prahran
friend Thea Proctor to broaden her focus to printmaking.
could be seen through the drawing room window of Sumner’s
Using a number of different mediums, her subject matter
studio on Chapel Street. Originally executed in pastel, Sumner
featured flora and fauna, and extended to city scenes. The
took great care to keep the colours used in the screen-print
artist produced a number of linocut prints during her time in
true to the original.
Melbourne in the late 1930s, all focused on the Melbourne cityscape. Melbourne Rooftops was created during this period, and she has used bold blocks of black ink to enhance the detail and shadowing of the familiar scene. HANNAH RYAN / Art Specialist
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Brisbane Aquamarine – The Birthstone for March — ABOVE: Platinum, Aquamarine and
Diamond Sautoir Sold for $37,500 RIGHT: Joan Crawford wearing her
Boucheron Aquamarine and Diamond Parure / Alamy BELOW: Pair of Aquamarine and
Diamond Pendant Earrings, together weighing approximately 32.33 carats and 2.90 carats respectively Sold for $50,000
Known as ‘the sailor’s gem’ by the ancient Greeks who carried it on voyages to protect from the perils of ocean travel and valued by the Romans who believed that a frog carved from the stone could turn enemies into friends, aquamarine has attracted jewellery designers and collectors for centuries. It is found in a range of hues from pale blue and blue/green to an intense ocean blue (aquamarine of course being Latin for “sea water") and can be cut into any shape. Wonderfully clear examples are obtainable in large sizes, allowing for the most flamboyant flights of fantasy. Through history, aquamarine has adorned many a Hollywood actress, socialite, and royal. It was the favourite stone of actress Joan Crawford, who owned a spectacular Boucheron aquamarine and diamond parure, later purchased by Andy Warhol. Another legendary collector was Linda Lee Thomas, wife of composer Cole Porter, who treasured an aquamarine and ruby ‘Belt Buckle’ necklace designed in 1935 by Fulco di Verdura. Now in the collection of actress Jennifer Tilly, it is among the most important examples of modern American jewellery.
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Her Majesty the Queen also loves her aquamarines and often wears a pair of Boucheron clips given to her by her parents in 1944 to celebrate her 18th birthday. TROY MCKENZIE / Queensland Representative Specialist
— AUCTIONS — TOP: A MORRIS & CO. WALNUT FRAMED EMBROIDERY INSET FIRE SCREEN $1,200 – 2,000 MIDDLE: Attributed to George Jack,
designer, born New York 1855 died London 1932 MORRIS & COMPANY, London, manufacturer, established 1861 completed 1940 Bric-a-brac cabinet 1885, London walnut, glass 110.0 x 420.0 x 44.0 cm Gift of Anthony Hurl through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2008 Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide 20083F5 BELOW: William Morris stained glass
of the Three Wise Men, All Saints Church, Sheepy Magna, Leicestershire, England, UK / Alamy
Adelaide The Influential Designs of William Morris — The enormous increase in wealth enjoyed by South Australia in the second half of the 19th Century, concentrated across a small number of significant families, created a need for interiors and furnishings on a lavish scale. Unlike their established Anglo-Scottish antecedents with fully furnished ancestral homes, these newly prosperous individuals were building large mansions which needed complete interiors to be developed from scratch. William Morris and Morris & Co., as a result of strategic collaborations, were able to supply not only papers and
Morris collaborated with many important figures in the
textiles, but soft furnishings, furniture, lighting, glassware,
design and supply of furniture. One such collaboration
and ceramics. This resulted in these few Australian families
is the illustrated bookcase designed by George Jack in
being amongst Morris’ largest clients. Consequently, South
the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia. In
Australia is fortunate to have internationally significant
some instances, the client was able to participate in the
collections of decorative arts either by, or relating to,
collaboration, being provided with the piece of furniture and
William Morris.
an accompanying kit of silks, to be embroidered to a design
Most readers would be familiar with Morris’ wallpapers,
supplied by Morris & Co.
produced under licence today by Sanderson, and perhaps the
Leonard Joel is delighted to offer a walnut fire screen,
curtain fabrics. The less secular amongst us may be familiar
stamped ‘Morris & Co 49 Oxford St W’ and numbered ‘1311’
with the superb stained glass installed in various churches
embroidered in coloured silks, sold in kit form by the Oxford
around Adelaide. Arguably the best windows, ironically given
Street shop. For a related screen, please see Exhibit M.28,
Morris’ socialist leanings, are in the Adelaide Stock Exchange
Victoria and Albert Museum, Centenary Exhibition ‘William
building, where many of his Adelaide clients made or at least
Morris 1834-1896’ illustrated on page 247 in Linda Parry’s,
augmented their fortunes.
‘William Morris’, 1996, Philip Wilson Publishers in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum. ANTHONY HURL / South Australia Representative Specialist
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— IN CONVERSATION —
In Conversation with Beci Orpin
This issue, we chat to beloved Melbourne artist, designer, and illustrator, Beci Orpin, who shows us some of her favourite auction finds and shares what she loves about collecting. Her home feels like an extension of her artwork, with playful shapes and vivid colours...
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— IN CONVERSATION —
Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your practice? I run a creative studio in Brunswick, Melbourne. I studied textile design but now I work on projects across various mediums (from digital illustrations to hand made projects), for lots of different clients (from big internationals to small locals). My work is always varied and fun. How did you first discover Leonard Joel? I’ve always known about Leonard Joel - it’s basically a Melbourne Institution. I’ve forever been a keen op-shopper and vintage hunter; Leonard Joel was a natural progression from that. During lockdown one of my favourite things to do was check the online auctions every week, that’s when I started purchasing. The online aspect made it really easy for me (too easy)! What do you love about buying at auction? The surprise element - you never know what is going to be listed, it’s such a treat every week! Also finding something unique and original. Do you have a favourite acquisition from Leonard Joel?
The houses in Malaysia have very deep and wide porches,
OPPOSITE: Beci at home, sitting on
often with porch swings. It was one of the things which he
the garden swing she purchased at Leonard Joel.
was nostalgic about from his childhood, so I was always on the lookout for one. When this one popped up, it was perfect - I had to get it. It has totally changed the way we use our
ABOVE: Leonard Joel auction
purchases displayed throughout Beci's home.
backyard too; we love it so much. Is there anything you’re currently looking for at auction to add to your collection? We are renovating our house in early 2023, so I’m looking for house fittings to include as part of that. I’ve already snagged the most amazing marble basin! What’s coming up for you in 2022? I’ve just leased a new studio - it’s a really unique stand-alone ‘70s building. I’m spending some time getting it renovated and designers Daniel and Emma are creating a fit out. It’s going to have a pop-up space and some of my friends are going to have studios there too - I want it to be a bit of a hub/creative commune. It also has a huge garden which we hope to turn into an event space for my husband’s hospitality business. Thank you to Beci for welcoming us into her home and
That’s a hard question! Probably the garden swing, which
chatting with us! Follow her work at beciorpin.com and on
now lives in our backyard. My husband Raph is half Malaysian
Instagram @beciorpin
and lived between Malaysia and Australia throughout his life.
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Minutes with… NATASHA BERLIZOVA
Objects & Collectables in Melbourne sees a large volume of fascinating items come through auction. This issue, we chat to Natasha Berlizova, our department’s assistant. FAVOURITE MAKER / DESIGNER / ARTIST One of my favorite artists is Louise Hearman. Her work,
I discovered “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho in my teens
especially subject matter, has been so intriguing and inspiring.
and have been coming back to it throughout my life. The
I hope to own one of her paintings one day.
story seems to have a different meaning every time I read it.
FAVOURITE AUCTION PURCHASE
YOUR IDEAL DAY IN MELBOURNE
My first purchase at Leonard Joel was an etching by Frederick
My ideal day in Melbourne would start with a coffee and
Laguillermie titled “La Bella di Tizano”, printed in 1892 in Paris.
breakfast at the NGV, followed by a few hours of strolling
Originally, this piece hung in the Red Cross Gallery in London.
through the levels of the gallery with a sketch book and a
It is a beautiful work and has a permanent place in my studio.
podcast. Then, visiting a few more galleries along the way,
FAVOURITE WINE / COFFEE / COCKTAIL Having spent 5 years working at various wineries across the world, I find myself coming back to Lethbridge wines. They are located just outside of Geelong, and I am absolutely in love with their philosophy and creativity when it comes to the wine making process. They are absolute wizards! My favorite would probably be the 2017 Indra Shiraz; just what you need on a Friday night!
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FAVOURITE BOOK
and wrapping up the day up at a cozy little restaurant.
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— A LAST LOOK —
A Last Look In this feature, we revisit a handful of beautiful and extraordinary pieces that have passed through our doors since the last issue...
A MAGNIFICENT SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING, 20.05 CARATS Sold for $1,625,000 Important Jewels Auction, December 2021
The sale of this magnificent solitaire diamond ring makes it the most expensive diamond ever sold at auction in Australia, breaking Leonard Joel’s previous record set in April 2021. Leonard Joel now holds the records for the four most expensive diamonds ever sold at auction in the country.
AN ITALIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED EBONY, ROSEWOOD AND PIETRA DURA INLAID CABINET Sold for $200,000 The Brans Collection, November 2021
This impressive cabinet became the most expensive piece of furniture ever sold at Leonard Joel when it sold as part of the Brans Collection in Sydney last year.
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A BOY DE CHANEL SHOULDER BAG BY CHANEL Sold for $5,000 Virtual Luxury, November 2021
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC INLAID BRONZE JAR 20TH CENTURY OR EARLIER Sold for $40,000 Asian Works of Art, October 2021 PATRICK FRANCIS (born 1991) Self Portrait 2019 Sold for $812 Arts Project Australia Annual Gala, December 2021
18CT WHITE GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING Sold for $28,750 Fine Jewels & Timepieces, November 2021
A BIRKIN 30 BY HERMÈS Sold for $20,000 Luxury, November 2021
DAVID HOCKNEY (British, born 1937) Paper Pools 1980 Sold for $68,750 Prints & Multiples, November 2021
ETHEL CARRICK FOX (1872-1952) Fish Market in Nice c.1930 Sold for $55,000 Fine Art, November 2021
A LARGE NEO-CLASSICAL PATINATED BRONZE URN AFTER CLODION, BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Sold for $6,250 Decorative Arts, October 2021
CLARICE BECKETT (1887-1935) Winter Sunset Sold for $156,250, the highest price achieved at auction for a half-scale work by the artist Women Artists, October 2021
FRED WARD PATTERNCRAFT 'NO.11' LONG CHAIR Sold for $10,000 Modern Design, November 2021
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ND REPORT
Dutch detection dogs help in the fight against jaguar poachers —
Jaguars, the largest felines in the Americas, play a crucial role
As part of Operation Jaguar, detection dogs have been
in the ecosystem by maintaining biodiversity and a balance
trained to use their superb sense of smell to help track
in the food web. Although they are a protected species,
down jaguar parts and ultimately disrupt wildlife trafficking.
the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has seen
IFAW enlisted the help of Wesley Visscher of Scent Imprint
increasing incidents of jaguars being poached for their skin,
Conservation Dogs, who trained his dogs Bruce, a Labrador
fangs, and other body parts. Trafficked across borders, these
retriever, and Boris, a Patterdale terrier, specifically in
body parts are then primarily sold to make jewellery and
detecting jaguar parts.
traditional “medicine”.
IUCN NL then arranged support from ARTIS Zoo in
In recent years, investors in many South American countries
Amsterdam, which has a jaguar enclosure and allowed the
have set up huge projects for agriculture, mining, highway
dogs to meet the jaguars from a safe distance. The zoo team
construction, and other infrastructure. These developments
also provided samples of jaguar teeth and urine to familiarise
give poachers easier access to previously isolated jaguar
the dogs with the scent.
habitats, leading to an increase in jaguar deaths.
During their training, Bruce and Boris were placed in different
Operation Jaguar is a joint project of a consortium led by
environments where they tracked jaguar scents from boxes,
IUCN NL, IFAW and Earth League International and is made
packages, cars and containers.
possible by the Dutch Postcode Lottery. The goal is to put an end to poaching and the illegal trade in jaguar parts so this apex predator can continue to fulfil its vital role in the ecosystem.
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“Since dogs are fond of playing, the scent sample is sometimes also applied to a toy. This way, the dog thinks that he is looking for his toy and will be extra motivated to find it,” says Wesley.
TOP: Detection dog Boris is searching
cargo from a ship © Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs BELOW: Jaguar canines made into
jewellery © IUCN
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TOP: Detection dog Bruce signals that
he has found a scent © LPDreamPhotography RIGHT TOP: Jaguar licking his paw
© Carlos Navarro RIGHT BOTTOM: Jaguar fangs © IUCN
During a recent mission in November, a team travelled with the detection dogs to Suriname in South America. At invitation of the Surinamese government, the team was part of a special mission to combat the illegal trade in wildlife. Bruce and Boris demonstrated their skills in front of many interested law enforcement and judiciary officials. They were deployed to border and other control points, sea ports and airports, where they sniffed packages, luggage and vehicles in search of wildlife parts. “Detection dogs are great at this type of activity. With their excellent sense of smell they can be trained to recognise about 10 different scents,” Wesley explains. Though we can’t divulge too many details, the mission was a great success and won’t be the last of its kind. Dogs are loved by many, and it is wonderful to see how they can become critical members of our anti-trafficking teams, helping to expose poachers and smugglers, and making a real difference for jaguars. ANNELYN CLOSE / IFAW
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A Spectacular Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring, weighing 10.33 carats Sold for $143,750 Important Jewels Auction, December 2021
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