MODERN DESIGN AUCTION MONDAY 6 APRIL 2020, MELBOURNE
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AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 13 ISSUE 4
Front Cover & Inside Cover 33 ETTORE SOTTSASS ‘CARLTON’ BOOKCASE FOR MEMPHIS MILANO $10,000-15,000
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MODERN DESIGN AUCTION MONDAY 6 APRIL 2020 AT 6.30PM, MELBOURNE
VIEWING Melbourne Wednesday 1 April, 9am-8pm Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 April, 10am-4pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
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Anna Grassham Head of Modern Design | BA Contemporary Arts (03) 8825 5637 | 0415 076 480 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au
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“When I was young, all we ever heard about was functionalism, functionalism, functionalism. It’s not enough. Design should also be sensual and exciting” ETTORE SOTTSASS
A Comprehensive Archive of Exceptional Design This April’s Modern Design is a highly vetted sale, featuring works by the
This highly anticipated April sale is a comprehensive archive of exceptional
most influential designers and architects of the 20th century. The auction
design from around the globe, including our own major Australian designers
features rare examples never before seen on the Australian market,
like Grant Featherston. Predominantly famous for his furniture designs,
including designs by Shiro Kuramata, Mark Newson, Ingeborg Lundin, and
Featherston seemingly also enjoyed the art of sculpture and jewellery. We
works by the Archizoom Associati.
are privileged to offer a handcrafted necklace from the late 1940/50s, the only example ever known to be made by the designer (Lot 29). A limited
A large part of the collection focuses on the Memphis group and
edition jewellery collection was produced by the National Gallery of Victoria
its founder Ettore Sottsass. The radical design collective created
in 2016 using similar elements from the Featherston archive.
bold functional works that made a lasting impact on the field of design. Memphis pieces found their way onto movie sets and into the homes of
The history of furniture is a textured one, often acting as extensions of our
forward thinking, daring and creative minds such as David Bowie and Karl
own personalities and tastes. With the advent of post-modernism we see
Lagerfeld.
objects finally starting to take on new shapes and styles, diversifying home spaces. This April, we hope this significant collection resonates with you
We are delighted to offer the Ettore Sottsass ‘Carlton Bookcase’ (Lot 33),
and your design aesthetic.
a favourite amongst the designs of the movement. Another lively example is the Ettore Sottsass ‘Agra Totem’ measuring in at an impressive height
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of 210cm (Lot 43). The function of these designs was to subvert the classic
Head of Modern Design
design language of the period, challenging how both manufacturers and consumers contextualised the objects in their life. While the group may have long disbanded, their impact and cultural force continue to ripple through the design world.
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1 CHARLES & RAY EAMES EIGHT ‘DSR’ LIMITED EDITION CHAIRS FOR HERMAN MILLER Multi-coloured fabric, metal and fibreglass (Stamped) United States Of America c 2000s 80h x 48w x 60d $3,000-4,000
3 CHARLES & RAY EAMES ‘EA337 GROUP CHAIR’ FOR HERMAN MILLER Chocolate brown ribbed leather and polished aluminium on castors United States of America Designed 1956 104 x 58 x 56cm $800-1,200
2 BASSAMFELLOWS ‘TUXEDO’ BENCH FOR HERMAN MILLER Grey wool upholstery, white painted metal legs United States of America Designed 2011 45h x 214w x 70d $600-800
4 CHARLES & RAY EAMES ‘EA337 GROUP CHAIR’ FOR HERMAN MILLER Chocolate brown ribbed leather and polished aluminium on castors United States of America Designed 1956 104 x 58 x 56cm $800-1,200
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5 CHARLES & RAY EAMES ‘RAR’ ROCKER FOR HERMAN MILLER Green moulded plastic, metal and wood United States of America c 2000s 68h x 63w x 68d $400-600
6 CHARLES & RAY EAMES COFFEE TABLE FOR HERMAN MILLER Moulded plywood (Stamped) United States of America c 2000s 40 x 86cm $500-700
8 CHARLES & RAY EAMES FOUR ‘DCM’ DINING CHAIRS FOR HERMAN MILLER Moulded ash, plywood seat and back. Metal frame, rubber book glides United States of America Designed 1946 75h x 52w x 55d $2,000-3,000
7 CHARLES & RAY EAMES PAIR OF ‘LCM’ CHAIRS FOR HERMAN MILLER Black moulded plywood United States of America Designed 1954 66h x 56w x 50d $600-800
9 CHARLES & RAY EAMES SET OF EIGHT ‘EA306’ CHAIRS FOR HERMAN MILLER Light brown ribbed leather on polished steel frame on feet United States of America Designed 1956 85h x 53w x 60d (Never used - labels still attached) $6,000-8,000
10 CHARLES & RAY EAMES ‘DSR’ LIMITED EDITION ‘SNOOPY’ CHAIR FOR HERMAN MILLER Black with cartoon detail, metal and plastic (Stamped) United States of America c 2000s 80h x 48w x 60d $200-300
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11 GEORGE NELSON ‘SWAG LEG DESK’ FOR HERMAN MILLER Walnut, white laminate, coloured plastic with steel legs United States of America Designed 1956 87.5h x 99w x 72.5d $2,000-3,000 12 CHARLES & RAY EAMES SET OF SIX ‘EA306’ CHAIRS FOR HERMAN MILLER White ribbed leather on polished steel frame on feet United States of America Designed 1956 85h x 53w x 60d (Never used - labels still attached) $4,000-6,000
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13 OMANN JUN DANISH SIX DRAWER DESK With back shelves and cabinet Denmark c 1960s 73h x 153w x 81d $2,000-2,500 15
14 HANS WEGNER ‘GE 501A EASY CHAIR’ BY GREAT DANE Dusty pink fabric, oak frame Denmark Current production 100h x 80w x 84d $800-1,200 15 AKSEL KJERSGAARD ‘SHARK’ EXTENSION DINING TABLE AND SIX CHAIRS BY GREAT DANE Corian top, oak and metal Denmark Current production Table 73h x 120d ext 140d Chairs 70h x 63w x 40d $3,000-4,000
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16 SIGURD RESELL ‘FALCON’ CHAIR AND OTTOMAN BY VATNE MOBLER Forest green buttoned leather on bentwood frame Denmark c 1960s Chair 95h x 75w x 76d $1,000-1,500 17 SIGURD RESELL ‘FALCON’ CHAIR BY VATNE MOBLER Forest green buttoned leather on bentwood frame Denmark c 1960s 95h x 75w x 76d $800-1,200
19 EUROPEAN CHEST OF DRAWERS Seven drawer chest Europe c 1950s 105h x 90w x 46d $1,500-2,000 20 STOUBY LEATHER SOFA Caramel leather Denmark c 1970s 73h x 190w x 88d $1,200-1,600
18 EUROPEAN CHEST OF DRAWERS Three drawers, sliding doors Europe c 1950s 105h x 90w x 46d $1,500-2,000
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21 DANISH SEWING TABLE Teak with single drawer and woven basket Denmark c 1960s 50h x 62w x 4d $400-600 22 KURT OSTERVIG SIDEBOARD FOR VAMO SONDERBORG Solid teak with internal shelving. (No key) Denmark c 1970s 122 x 197 x 48cm $2,000-3,000 23 GRANT FEATHERSTON ‘R152’ CONTOUR CHAIR Light brown upholstery, original legs Australia c 1951 91h x 59w x 77d $3,000-4,000
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28 GRANT FEATHERSTON ‘R160’ ARMCHAIR Flecked upholstery with black buttons Australia c 1951 87h x 70w x 80d $4,000-6,000 29 GRANT FEATHERSTON HAND CRAFTED NECKLACE Glass and brass (The only example ever known to be made by Grant Featherston; a limited edition jewellery collection was produced by the National Gallery of Victoria in 2016 using elements from the Featherston archive.) Australia Designed late 1940s/50s $3,500-4,500
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30 KHAI LIEW FOUR BAR STOOLS Metal and black vinyl weave seat Australia c 1990s $600-800
24 GRANT FEATHERSTON ‘R152’ CONTOUR CHAIR Light brown upholstery, original legs Australia c 1951 91h x 59w x 77d $3,000-4,000 25 ROSANDO SIDEBOARD Blondewood with glass door and shelves Australia c 1950 $800-1,200 26 GRANT FEATHERSTON ‘B230’ CHAIR Olive fabric (stamped) Australia c 1953 100h x 80w x 86d $5,000-6,000 27 GRANT FEATHERSTON ‘B230’ CHAIR Olive fabric (stamped) Australia c 1953 100h x 80w x 86d $5,000-6,000
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31 AUSTRALIAN PLANTER Etched Aboriginal motif with concrete water holder Painted concrete on painted metal frame Australia c 1950s 53h x 31w x 26d $300-400 32 CLEMENT MEADMORE STOOL Green painted metal and rope seat Australia c 1950s 79h x 37w x 40d $300-400 33 ETTORE SOTTSASS ‘CARLTON’ BOOKCASE FOR MEMPHIS MILANO Wood and coloured laminate Stamped ‘Memphis Milano / Ettore Sottsass 1981 / no. 508 / Made in Italy’ Italy c 1981 197h x 190w x 32d $10,000-15,000
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34 ETTORE SOTTSASS ‘ASHOKA’ LAMP FOR MEMPHIS MILANO Coloured painted metal and chrome Stamped ‘Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1981, Made in Italy’ Italy c 1981 85h x 75w x 8d $2,500-3,500 35 NATHALIE DU PASQUIER ‘ARIZONA’ RUG FOR MEMPHIS MILANO Hand woven wool carpet with attached wall mounts Made in Nepal c 1983 250w x 180d $1,500-2,000
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36 ETTORE SOTTSASS CERAMIC TOTEM BY BITOSSI Glazed ceramic Limited edition 37/99, ‘Hollywood Collection’, signed, editioned and dated Italy Designed 1991 77h x 30w x 30d $2,000-3,000 37 ETTORE SOTTSASS MEMPHIS MILANO ‘TARTAR’ SIDEBOARD Plastic laminate and reconstituted veneer Italy Designed 1985 78h x 195w x 85d $8,000-10,000 38 MARCO ZANINI MEMPHIS MILANO ‘VICTORIA’ VASE FOR A. SARRI CERAMICHE Lavender ceramic vase with purple and yellow glazed flower Italy Designed 1982 Vase 44h x 27d $800-1,200 39 ETTORE SOTTSASS ‘ULTRAFRAGOLA’ MIRROR BY POLTRONOVA Moulded plastic, mirrored glass and internal neon light Italy Designed 1970 196 x 100cm $3,000-5,000 40 THREE MEMPHIS INSPIRED PLANTERS Plastic and metal interchangeable elements Italy c 1990s 84 x 52cm $500-700
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41 MEMPHIS INSPIRED SIDE TABLE MDF and coloured plastic Italy c 1990s 58 x 80cm $300-400 42 ETTORE SOTTSASS TOTEM FOR A.SARRI Assorted polychrome ceramic elements in yellow, cream, orange and blue. Italy (Signed Ettores Sottsass) Edition 6/15 Production between 1984 and 1989. Polychrome ceramic. (Professional repair to top join) 45h x 18d $3,000-4,000 43 ETTORE SOTTSASS ‘AGRA’ TOTEM Coloured earthenware and ceramic Signed Sottsass 18/20 Italy c 2000 $10,000-15,000
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44 ETTORE SOTTSASS ‘SENAPE’ VASE FOR MARUTOMI Moulded blue and grey plastic Italy Designed 1997 14h x 16.5d $250-350 45 MEMPHIS MILANO STYLE GEOMETRIC RUG 100% wool with coloured geometric patterns Italy c 1980s 140h x 210w $1,500-2,000 46 FRATELLI MANNELLI DESK LAMP Travertine base Produced 1970s Adjustable height up to 74cm $600-800
47 INGO MAURER ‘ONE FROM THE HEART’ TABLE LAMP Metal, plastic and glass mirror Germany Designed 1989 95h x 40w $500-700 48 PAIR OF T5 TABLE LAMPS BY LAMPWORKS Black plastic and painted metal Designed 1984 20h x 25w x 11d $1,500-2,500 49 LINKE PLEWA POSTMODERN ‘CIRCO’ DESK LAMP FOR BRILJANT LEUCHTEN Plastic and chrome Germany c 1980s Arm 75cm Base 16cm diameter $400-600 50 MAKIO HASUIKE ‘ROBERTA’ BATHROOM SET FOR GEDY Nougat coloured plastic Comprising free standing towel rack, waste bin, soap dish, cotton ball holder and mountable tissue box cover Italy Designed 1981 $400-600
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51 ANGELO CORTESI & FRANCO SCANSETTI WASTE PAPER BIN FOR KARTELL Black and red plastic Italy 1989 74h x 75d x 43w $600-800 52 AMBROGIO POZZI ‘PANDA’ TABLE LAMP FOR iGUZZINI Italy c 1970s 20h x 13w $250-350 53 MARCELLO CUNEO ‘LONGOBARDO’ TABLE LAMP FOR GABBIANELLI Pale pink ceramic Italy Designed 1967 28h x 17w $400-600 54 ITALIAN CANTILEVER COFFEE TABLE Solid pink marble triangle, tempered glass and brass inset Italy c 1980s 52h x 140w x 60d $1,500-2,500
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55 PAOLO PIVA ‘ALANDA’ SOFA FOR B&B ITALIA Caramel leather Italy c 1980s 80h x 204w x 102d $2,000-3,000 56 HENRY WILSON ‘SURFACE SCONCE’ DESK LIGHT Polished bronze Australia c 2019 35h x 30d $800-1,200 57 HEIKKI ORVOLA VASE FOR PRO ARTE COLLECTION Blue and black glass on clear glass stand (signed) Finland c 1995 45h x 24w x 7d $1,500-2,000
58 MATTHIAS LIEBIG SET OF FOUR ‘OBJET TROUVE’ PROTOTYPE ROAD SIGN CHAIRS Metal road signs, painted metal and leather (Made for an exhibition in Germany, original exhibition card under seat) German c 1980s $1,500-2,500 59 KONSTANTIN GRCIC ‘DIANA’ COFFEE TABLE FOR CLASSICON Powder coated metal and glass c 2018 Germany 27h x 90w x 64d $1,000-1,500 60 MICHEL DUCAROY ‘TOGO’ TWO SEATER FOR LIGNE ROSET Red micro-suede France Designed 1972 75h x 128w x 100d $3,000-4,000 57
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61 ‘ROMERO’ SOFA FOR EDRA Textured blue velvet upholstery on powder coated metal frame with rubber feet Italy c 1970s 77h x 180w x 100d $4,000-6,000 62 PIERRE VANDEL SHELF Cream painted metal and gilt frame with bevelled glass shelves France c 1980s 197h x 105w x 30d $800-1,200 63 PIERRE VANDEL SHELF Cream painted metal and gilt frame with bevelled glass shelves France c 1980s 197h x 105w x 30d $800-1,200 64 NICOLAI CANETTI COLLECTOR’S COLLETION WALL CLOCK BY ARTEC In the Russian Constructivist style Enamelled aluminium United State of America 1984 2.5h x 30d $300-500
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65 ERNESTO GISMONDI PAIR OF ‘SINTESI’ CEILING LIGHTS FOR ARTEMIDE Painted metal, plastic and metal grill. Italy c 1970s 12h x 26w x 12d $500-700
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66 POST MODERN STYLE RUG 100% wool in aqua green, black and cream tones Australia c 1980s $1,200-1,800
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67 MANNEQUIN DESIGNED BY NIGEL COATES IN THE STYLE OF JOHN GALLIANO Aluminium and steel United Kingdom Provenance: Designed for London clothing retailer Knightsbridge store1993 160h x 36w x 23d $1,500-2,000
68 IN THE MANNER OF CURTIS JERE SIX STARBURST WALL SCULPTURES Brass, varying shapes United States of America c 1970s Largest 50h x 30d $1,000-1,500
69 ERNST PALME CHANDELIER FOR PALWA Brass and crystal (stamped Germany) Germany c 1960s 58h x 67d $3,000-4,000
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70 TWO MARIO BELLINI ‘CAMALEONDA’ CHAIRS FOR B&B ITALIA Brown velour fabric (missing button on one chair) Italy Designed 1971 68h x 97w x 97d $4,000-5,000 71 A LARGE MAZZEGA CEILING PENDANT GLOBE Murano clear, opalescent and amber glass globe with chrome and wooden detailing Italy c1970s $500-700 72 MURANO WATERFALL CHANDELIER Murano glass droplets Italy c 1970s $600-800
73 MURANO WATERFALL CHANDELIER Murano glass droplets Italy c 1970s $600-800
76 MARIO BELLINI ‘BAMBOLE’ SIX PIECE SOFA SETTING INCLUDING OTTOMAN FOR B&B ITALIA Cream micro-suede original fabric Italy Designed 1970s $10,000-15,000
74 SWAROVSKI WATERFALL CHANDELIER Austria c 1970s $600-800 75 MURANO LA MURRINA CHAMPAGNE BELL PENDANT Amber glass with golden inclusions Italian Designed 1970s $400-600
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77 PATRICIA URQUIOLA ‘HUSK’ CHAIR AND OTTOMAN FOR B&B ITALIA Yellow patchwork linen, moulded plastic and oak Italy Designed 2011 Chair 84 x 92 x 75cm $2,500-3,500
78 PIERO LISSONI ‘KOOH-I-NOOR SPECCHI’ MIRROR FOR GLAS ITALIA Bevelled glass Italy c 2000s 265h x 150w $3,000-4,000 79 PIERO LISSONI ‘KOOH-I-NOOR’ DINING TABLE FOR GLAS ITALIA Oblong shaped and faceted glass Italy c 2000s 75h x 200w x 116d $5,000-7,000 80 GAE AULENTI ‘MOD. 620 PIPISTRELLO’ LAMP Moulded plastic, steel and painted metal Italy Designed 1965 70h x 54w $2,000-3,000
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81 NORMAN FOSTER ‘NOMOS’ COFFEE TABLE FOR TECNO Glass and polished steel. (stamped) Italy c 1980s $1,500-2,000
83 RODRIGO TORRES SET OF EIGHT ‘MANTRA’ CHAIRS FOR POLIFORM Black leather with metal frame Columbia Designed 2017 $5,000-6,000
85 VICO MAGISTRETTI ‘VERANDA’ ARMCHAIR FOR CASSINA White leather with black painted steel, adjustable Italy Designed 1983 $1,500-2,500
82 PIERO DE MARTINI ‘LA BARCA TABLE’ FOR CASSINA Natural oak, extension Italy Designed 1975 71h x 225w x 74d $3,000-5,000
84 FLEXFORM ‘VITO’ COFFEE TABLE Black marble on steel frame (small repair) Italy c 2010 $2,000-3,000
86 VICO MAGISTRETTI ‘VERANDA’ TWO SEAT SOFA FOR CASSINA White leather with black painted steel, adjustable Italy Designed 1983 $1,500-2,500
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87 VICO MAGISTRETTI PAIR OF ‘VERANDA’ THREE SEAT SOFAS FOR CASSINA White leather with black painted steel on black base, adjustable Italy Designed 1983 $2,500-3,500
89 JOE COLOMBO ‘BOBY’ TROLLEY BY BIEFFEPLAST White plastic Italy c 1968 74h x 43d x 41w $300-400
88 PAOLO PIVA ‘ALANDA COFFEE TABLE FOR B&B ITALIA Black painted metal frame and glass Italy Designed 1970s 27h x 120w x 120d $1,000-1,500
90 OSVALDO BORSANI FOUR ‘MODUS’ CHAIRS FOR TECNO White plastic and metal Italy c 1970s 71 x 53 x 53cm $500-700
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91 PROSPERO PASULO ‘TEMPO’ SIDE TABLE FOR ZANOTTA Polyurethane steel, marble top Italy Designed 2001 50h x 34w $300-400
94 MARC NEWSON ‘SUPER GUPPY LAMP’ FOR IDEE Aluminium, electronic components Japan Designed 1987 180h x 84w x 77d $4,000-6,000
92 CAMPANA BROTHERS ‘CORALLO’ CHAIR FOR EDRA Black bent steel wire Brazil/Italy Designed 2006 90h x 145w x 100d $3,000-5,000
95 MARC NEWSON ‘HELICE’ FLOOR LAMP FOR FLOS Aluminium, steel and electrical components Italy Designed 1992 200h x 30d $2,500-3,500
93 SHIRO KURAMATA THREE ‘EPHEMERA’ FLOOR VASES FOR ISHIMARU Anodised aluminium, acrylic and glass Japan Designed 1989 140h $9,000-12,000
96 MARC NEWSON ‘HELICE’ FLOOR LAMP FOR FLOS Aluminium, steel and electrical components Italy Designed 1992 200h x 30d $2,500-3,500
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97 INGEBORG LUNDIN ‘APPLE’ ART GLASS FOR ORREFORS Hand blown green glass Sweden Designed 1950s 38h x 30d $3,000-5,000 98 JASPER DOWDING RED GLASS DISH Australia c 2010s $1,000-2,000 99 BERT FLUGELMAN (1923-2013) Untitled Construction 2005 stainless steel signed and dated on base $4,000-6,000
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100 BRIAN CORR (American, born 1976) Continually Becoming 2008 kilm formed and coldworked glass 20h x 95w x 70d OTHER NOTES: Brian Corr is an American-born artist currently living in Japan and serving as an Associate Professor at the Toyama City Institute of Glass, after completing a PhD at the Australian National University. Corr has an international exhibition profile and is a significant prize winner of Australia’s major glass prizes - the Tom Malone Prize and the Ranamok Prize, amongst others. His works are held in the collections of the NGA, the Art Gallery of WA, NU, Hamilton Art Gallery, GlazenHuis, Belgium and Asian City Public Art collection South Korea, as well as significant national and international private collections. $1,500-2,500
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101 ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI ‘ARCO’ LAMP FOR FLOS Italian marble, spun aluminum, stainless steel Italy Designed 1962 242h $2,000-3,000 102 JILL SYMES CHARCOAL STRIPED ROUND VASE Glazed white earthenware Australia c 2010s 24h x 30d $300-500 103 ARCHIZOOM ASSOCIATI ‘SANREMO’ FLOOR LAMP FOR POLTRONOVA Pearlescent lacquered sheet steel, leaves in laser cut perspex Italy Designed 1968 223h x 38w x 38d $6,000-8,000
104 STILKRONEN CHANDELIER Gilded brass and lead crystal Italy c 1970s $1,200-1,800
108 MAZZEGA SIX BRANCH CHANDELIER White glass shades Italy c 1970s $600-800
105 STILKRONEN CHANDELIER Gilded brass with lead crystal Italy c 1970s $1,200-1,800
109 MAZZEGA FIVE BRANCH CHANDELIER White glass shades Italy c 1970s $400-600
106 MAZZEGA TWELVE BRANCH CHANDELIER Gilded frame Italy c 1970s $800-1,200
110 GAETANO SCIOLARI CUBIST CHANDELIER WITH WHITE SHADES Whiter glass shades Italy c 1970s $1,000-1,500
107 MAZZEGA SIX BRANCH CHANDELIER Amber and glass Italy c1970s $600-800
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111 TRONCHI GLASS PENDANT Clear tubed glass pendant Italy c 1970s $600-800 112 IN THE MANNER OF GOFFREDO REGGIANI ARC FLOOR LAMP Gilt metal and marble Italy c 1970s $600-800
113 ALLEGRO VIVACE SUSPENSION LAMP BY ATELIER OI FOR FOSCARINI Italian $1,000-1,500 114 MARC NEWSON ‘EMBRYO’ CHAIR FOR IDEE First edition Grey fabric and polished metal Japan/Australia Designed 1988 79h x 83w x 80d $5,000-6,000
115 WARREN PLATNER SIDE TABLE Nickel base, glass top America Designed 1960s 47h x 40d $1,200-1,800 116 PHILIPPE STARCK FOUR BAR STOOLS FOR EMECO Polished aluminium France/America Designed 2000 107h x 40w x 46d $800-1,200 117 PHILIPPE STARCK PAIR OF ‘HERITAGE’ ROCKING CHAIRS FOR EMECO Polished aluminium France/America Designed 2000 62h x 50w x 65d $500-700
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118 ART GLASS VASE BY GAUX Hand blown glass, blue tones German c 2000s 26h x 30d $500-700 119 ART GLASS VASE BY GAUX Hand blown glass, blue tones German c 2000s 42h x 18d $500-700 120 ART GLASS VASE BY GAUX Hand blown glass, green tones German c 2000s 32h x 35d $500-700
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121 ART GLASS VASE BY GAUX Hand blown glass, blue tones German c 2000s 34h x 40w x 26d $500-700 122 ART GLASS VASE BY GAUX Hand blown glass, grey tones German c 2000s 42h x 15d $500-700 123 YRJÖ KUKKAPURO ‘REMMI’ CHAIR & OTTOMAN FOR AVARTE Chocolate brown leather, polished chrome Finland c 1970s (90h x 65w x 160d $1,200-1,800
124 ANTONIO CITTERIO ‘DOMUS’ SIDEBOARD FOR B&B ITALIA White finish, polished aluminium and steel Italy c 2000s 51h x 224w x 44.5d (If purchased, this table needs to be collected by a minimum of two professional carriers. Leonard Joel staff are not insured to lift items such as these) $1,500-2,500 125 JEAN-MARIE MASSAUD ‘SEVEN’ TABLE FOR B&B ITALIA Brushed light oak, white painted frame Italy c 2017 74h x 234w x 157d $4,500-5,500
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126 PHILIPPE STARCK SET OF TEN ‘BROOM’ STACKING CHAIRS FOR EMECO Reclaimed polypropylene, fibre and glass France c 2000s 83h x 48w x 50d $1,500-2,500 127 MAGNUS ELEBACK & CARL OJERSTAM PAIR OF ‘ENERGI’ LAMPS White plastic and wine coloured perspex Sweden Designed 2002 54h x 27d $300-500 128 UNO WESTERBERG TWO VASES FOR PUKEBERG Ice glass, moulded shapes Scandinavia c 1970s 28h x 17d $200-300
129 OPALLITE FIBRE OPTIC LAMP FOR INFRAPULSE Australia c 1960s 50h x 50d $300-500 130 AFRA BIANCHIN & TOBIA SCARPA ‘PIEDIFERRO’ COFFEE TABLE FOR B&B ITALIA Cast iron base, central metal leg with rare blanco macael marble top (Stamped) Italy Designed 1979 73h x 120w x 120d $3,000-4,000 131 NIELS BENDTSEN GEOMETRIC COFFEE TABLE Refinished metal, chrome and glass Denmark c 1980s 40h x 100w x 100d $1,000-1,500
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132 IN THE MANNER OF ANTONIO BONET BUTTERFLY CHAIR Black painted metal, brand new brown Italian leather Australia c 1950s $600-800 133 IN THE MANNER OF ANTONIO BONET BUTTERFLY CHAIR Black painted metal, brand new brown Italian leather Australia c 1950s $600-800 134 JANE LLEWELLYN EDWARDS HORSE SCULPTURE Composite stone Australia c 2000s 28h x 80w x 30d (Damage to tail) $600-800
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135 ITALIAN SPIRAL PENDANT CHANDELIER Murano glass metal frame Italy c 1950s 150h x 55d $3,000-4,000
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136 ITALIAN SIX LIGHT CHANDELIER Crystal and metal Italy c 1950s 66h x 56d $1,000-1,500 137 ITALIAN EIGHT LIGHT CHANDELIER Crystal shades and metal frame Italy c 1950s $1,000-1,500 138 MAZZEGA SWIRLED GLASS CHANDELIER Sculptured tonal Murano glass on metal frame Italy c 1960s 80h x 60d $1,000-1,500 139 MAZZEGA TIERED CHANDELIER Sculptured Murano amber glass on metal frame Italy c 1960s 50h x 36d $600-800 140 GAETANO SCIOLARI TEN LIGHT CHANDELIER Murano glass and gilt frame Italy c 1970s 110h x 54d $600-800
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141 GAETANO SCIOLARI SIXTEEN LIGHT CHANDELIER Murano glass, chrome and aluminium Italy c 1970s 85h x 74d $1,000-1,500 142 GAETANO SCIOLARI FOUR LIGHT CHANDELIER Murano glass and chrome Italy c 1970s 35h x 35d $400-600 143 GAETANO SCIOLARI TWELVE LIGHT CHANDELIER Murano glass and chrome Italy c 1970s 110h x 62d $500-700
144 ITALIAN SEVEN LIGHT CHANDELIER Murano glass and chrome Italy c 1970s 100h x 47d $600-800
147 ITALIAN THIRTEEN LIGHT SPIRAL CHANDELIER Hand twisted Murano amber and clear glass Italy c 1960s 150h x 55d $3,000-4,000
145 GAETANO SCIOLARI ELEVEN LIGHT CHANDELIER Murano glass and chrome Italy c 1970s 103h x 52d $600-800
148 LA MURRINA BALL TABLE LAMP Hand blown glass Italy c 1970s $500-700
146 ITALIAN NINE LIGHT CHANDELIER Murano glass and chrome Italy c 1970s 115h x 58d $600-800
149 GAETANO SCIOLARI PAIR OF TABLE LAMPS Murano glass Italy $400-600 150 GAETANO SCIOLARI PAIR OF WALL SCONCES Murano glass Italy c 1960s $400-600
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151 IN THE MANNER OF GOFFREDO REGGIANI ARC FLOOR LAMP Gilt metal and marble base Italy c 1970 $800-1,200 152 EERO SAARINEN PAIR ‘MODEL 150’ TULIP ARMCHAIRS FOR KNOLL Black enameled aluminum, lacquer and fibreglass Finland / United States of America Designed 1956 8h x 64w x 60d $800-1,200 153 EERO SAARINEN TULIP COFFEE TABLE FOR KNOLL Marble top Finland / United States of America Designed 1957 107w x 70d x 38h $600-800 154 MARIO BARBAGLIA AND MARCO COLOMBO ‘LOGO’ LAMP FOR PAF Metal and plastic Italy c 1988 $800-1,200 155 SMALLER COAT STAND Painted metal umbrella and coat stand with brass fittings Australia c 1950s 157h x 55w $200-400
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156 MARCEL WANDERS PAIR OF ‘LUCY’ CANDELABRAS FOR GOODS Five branch, stainless steel Dutch c 1985 33h x 33w $300-400 157 MARC NEWSON KETTLE & TOASTER FOR SUNBEAM In original boxes, as new Lucite green and brushed stainless steel Australia Designed 2015 $300-400 158 SEIKO ‘SPIRIT’ WRISTWATCH BY ETTORE SOTTSASS Boxed Japan/Italy Designed 1992 $400-500 159 MAROC ZANUSO STERLING SILVER GILT ‘AURORA THESI’ PEN Italian Designed 1970 $250-350 160 JOE COLOMBO CLOCK FOR ALESSI AND CRYSTAL GLASSES FOR ALESSI Black ABS plastic Italian Designed 1988 8h x 8w x 8d $250-350
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161 FRANCO BETTONICA & MARIO MELOCCHI ‘CUBOLUCE’ BOX LAMP FOR CINI & NILS Black plastic Italy Designed 1972 10h x 10w x 11d $200-300 162 A VICO MAGISTRETTI ‘ECLISSE’ LAMP Lacquered aluminium Italy Designed 1966 18h x 11.5w $250-350 163 ALVAR AALTO TWO ‘SAVOY’ VASES FOR IITTALA Cased white, cased brown Finland c 1970s 16h x 20d $300-500
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164 ITALIAN MURANO SOMMERSO TEARDROP VASE Blue colours Italy c 1960s 25h x 15w x 8d $200-300 165 DENTON CORKER MARSHALL ‘MORPH VASE’ BY UNDER CAPRICORN Glazed ceramic, limited edition 11/200 Australia Designed 1998 30h x 7w $150-250
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166 ITALIAN FIGURAL WALL LIGHT Glazed ceramic and straw (In need of rewiring) Italy c 1950s 46h x 30w x 6d $300-400 167 ‘MASTER IN COLOUR’ ART DECO COCKTAIL SHAKER Green bakelite and silverplate United Kingdom c 1920s/30s 28h $800-1,200 168 TWO VETRERIA FRATELLI TOSO MURANO VESSELS Clear glass with sculptured interior swirls Italy c 1970s Largest 20h x 31w x 11d $400-600 169 ALFREDO BARBINI ‘SCAVO’ VASE FOR CENDESE Scavo glass in earth tones (signed to base Alfredo Barbini) Italy c 1960s 27h x 16d $1,200-1,800 170 KJELL ENGMAN GLASS SCULPTURE ON LIGHT STAND FOR KOSTA BODA Scavo glass with face and sea creature motif (Signed to frame; unique piece SKE NUN) Sweden c 2000s 168h x 8w x 8d $1,200-1,800
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171 CESARE LACCA AUTO TROLLEY Lacquered mahogany and glass with brass and rubber castors Italy c 1950s 54h x 84w x 49d $800-1,200
174 NIELS JØRGEN HAUGESEN EIGHT ‘X-LINE’ CHAIRS FOR HYBODAN Blue painted perforated metal and chrome Scandinavia c 1970s 77h x 50w x 42d $600-800
173 COAT STAND Painted metal umbrella and coat stand with brass fittings Australia c 1950s 160h x 52w $300-500
175 MODERNIST MIRROR Brushed steel, new wooden backing Australia c 1940s 78h x 51w $300-500
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176 FRED LOWEN ‘FLERENA’ CHAIR AND FOOTSTOOL BY FLER Leather, vinyl on chrome swivel base Australian Designed 1969 $600-800 177 MARCEL WANDERS ‘BIG SHADOW’ LAMP FOR CAPPELLINI White PVC plastic and metal frame Italy Designed 1998 119h x 57d $600-800
178 JASPER MORRISON HIGH BACK ‘ALFI’ CHAIRS FOR EMECO 92.5% red reclaimed Polypropylene, 7.5% reclaimed wood United Kingdom Designed 2015 80h x 169w x 46d $400-600 179 E NIKOLSKY PAIR OF MODERNIST BEGGING TERRIER BOOKENDS Bronze and marble France c 1925 21h x 6w x 6d $600-800
180 ART GLASS SIGNED SKILLIT 21 - 2010 $300-500 181 JOHN BREUER PAIR OF ‘ILLUSION’ TABLES FOR ESSEY Moulded clear acrylic German Designed c 2011 55h x 50d $500-700
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182 GUY SYDENHAM LAMP FOR POOLE POTTERY STUDIO Handcrafted, original shade Australia c 1960s 47h x 30w x 20d $200-300
185 MARCEL WANDERS MINIATURE KNOTTED CHAIR FOR VITRA Cord, carbon fibre and resin with original museum box Designed 1996 11.5h x 8.5w x 10d $400-600
184 WILLY LUYCKX BRUTALIST PENDANT FOR ALUCLAIR Moulded metal Belgian c 1970s $500-700
186 MARC NEWSON MINIATURE ‘LOCKHEED LOUNGE’ FOR VITRA Fibreglass, aluminium and rubber with original museum box Designed 1986 14.5h x 10w x 27.5d $600-800
187 VERNER PANTON MINIATURE CHAIR FOR VITRA Blue plastic Designed 1959 14h x 8w x 8d $100-200 188 SHIRO KURAMATA MINIATURE ‘HOW HIGH THE MOON CHAIR’ FOR VITRA Nickel plated steel mesh and perforated zinc Designed 1986 15.5h x 13.5w x 12d $400-600 189 VERNER PANTON MINIATURE ‘WIRE CONE CHAIR’ FOR VITRA Chrome wire and violet upholstery Designed 1958 12.5h x 12w x 10d $400-600 190 CHARLES & RAY EAMES ‘EA335’ ALUMINIUM GROUP CHAIR FOR HERMAN MILLER Grey ribbed leather Polished aluminium Designed 1958 84 x 59 x 55cm $500-700
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191 KARL MILLARD & GEOFFREY HATTY ‘PON PON’ SIDEBOARD Solid oak, painted metal and 9crt gold detail Australia c 2012 86h x 210w x 46d $5,000-7,000
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192 TWO DOOR SIDEBOARD FOR BRAMIN Solid teak with interior shelving Denmark c 1960s 82h x 190w x 45d $1,500-2,000
194 FOUR DOOR DANISH SIDEBOARD Oak veneer, internal shelving with metal fittings Denmark c 1960s 87h x 200w x 46d $1,500-2,000
193 ALF SVENSSON ‘ROTO’ ARMCHAIR Brown velvet and metal Sweden c 1960s 98h x 67w x 74d $900-1,000
195 ARNE JACOBSEN ‘SUPER-ELLIPTICAL TABLE’ FOR FRITZ HANSEN White laminate top, removable metal legs Denmark Designed 1964 71h x 150w x 241d $1,500-2,000
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196 AN IMPRESSIVE DANISH SIDEBOARD Solid teak, sliding doors with interior black glass shelving and four central drawers Denmark c 1960s 130h x 200w x 43d $1,200-1,800 197 DANISH CHEST OF DRAWERS Solid oak, ten drawers Denmark c 1960s 90h x 120w x 50d $700-1,000
198 DANISH SIDEBOARD FOR LINDEN Teak with coloured drawers Denmark c 1964 $1,200-1,600 199 FALCON CHAIR BY MOBLER Chocolate leather on bentwood frame Norway, c 1960s 100 x 75 x 80cm $400-600 200 DANISH CIRCULAR COFFEE TABLE Granite top with fossil features on wooden frame Denmark, c 1960s 49 h x 102 w $600-800
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BROOK ANDREW ‘Hope’ 2005 screenprint 100 x 98cm $3,000-5,000
Lesley Dumbrell ‘Azzuium’ 1987 screenprint 1/5 72.5 x 53.5cm $300-500
Brent Harris ‘To The Forest’ 1999 screenprint P/P 91 x 152cm $2,500-3,500
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A LIMITED EDITION SADDLE BAG BY CHRISTIAN DIOR $4,000 - $6,000
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A LADY DIOR HANDBAG BY CHRISTIAN DIOR $2,000 - $4,000
A LIMITED EDITION ALMA MM BY LOUIS VUITTON $3,000 - $5,000
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DESIGN ICONS WEEK 1 - 8 April Leonard Joel Design Icons Week showcases the best of the best in furniture, lighting, luxury fashion, and modern prints. The collaboration between departments allows the public maximum exposure to an array of great stock. If you are looking for the perfect handbag, or shelf to keep it on, now might be your chance to indulge. Design Icons Week at Leonard Joel Viewing in Melbourne from 1 April 2020 Enquiries (03) 8825 5637 | modern@leonardjoel.com.au
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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS - SUMMARY To be read in conjunction with our General Conditions of Business as displayed during the viewing and auction. Special Conditions of Sale – Jewellery Jewellery and watches offered by Leonard Joel are sometimes accompanied by an Independent valuation as stated in the catalogue. These valuations are conducted by registered valuers and are offered purely as independent opinions. Variation may be found as to the colour, clarity and size of stones described in these reports, consequently Leonard Joel does not guarantee these Independent Valuations. Where stones can be weighed accurately, weights will be provided. Weights of set stones are estimates only and are provided to the best of our technical ability. Gram weight on gold and other precious metals are also given as an approximation. Wristwatches and pocket watches are offered in there current condition and Leonard Joel does not guarantee that they are in working order. Items may be thoroughly inspected during the viewing period or by prior arrangement. GST In the event that the vendor is registered for Goods & Services Tax (GST), the invoice to the buyer will provide a separate entry for the GST which is included in the purchase price. All Leonard Joel charges for services referred to in this catalogue are exclusive of GST. Overseas buyers may be entitled to a rebate for GST charged. For further information contact: Marie McCarthy accountant@leonardjoel.com.au Admission Leonard Joel has the right at its sole discretion without assigning any reason therefore to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at any of its sales of any person. Commission (Absentee) Bids Leonard Joel will execute absentee bids when instructed. Lots will be bought as cheaply as allowed by other bids and/ or reserves. Telephone Bidding Buyers interested in bidding by telephone should contact Leonard Joel as soon as possible. Please note that telephone bidding facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Title Leonard Joel guarantees good title to all lots. Warranties and Condition Reports. Condition reports will be available for any lot upon request, subject to conditions. Estimates Estimates are a reflection of Leonard Joel’s opinion of the current market values, based on historic and current market realisations of similar lots. Estimates are inclusive of any GST, which may be applicable. Actual prices at this sale may fall short or exceed the estimates. Payment In any event accounts must be settled with Leonard Joel no later than 4pm two days after the auction. Attention is specifically drawn to condition 21 of the Buyer’s Conditions of Sale. Payment may be made by way of cheque, most credit cards, eftpos or telegraphic transfer. Please note: payments made by cheque are subject to a 5 day clearance before goods can be collected. (1.65% administration fee applies for Visa and Mastercard, 3.15% for American Express and Diners is not accepted.) Bank telegraph transfers should be directed to: Account name: Leonard Joel Pty Ltd Address: Westpac Banking Corporation 150 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia BSB: 033-364 Account no: 942956 Collection of Lots Purchased lots must be collected no later than two days after the auction; otherwise lots shall be moved to storage at the Buyer’s expense (see below). Lots are at the Buyer’s risk from the fall of the hammer. It is strongly advised that overseas and interstate purchasers and absentee bidders make their arrangements with Leonard Joel in advance of the Sale. Charges are outlined below and are quoted in Australian dollars.
Bidder Registration To recognise bidders during the sale all intending buyers are required to complete a Bidder Registration Form providing full photo identification and appropriate references if required before the Sale which will enable them to bid by way of a numbered paddle allocated to them.
Removal and Storage Any lots not collected within two days after the auction, may be stored or resold at the Buyer’s expense. Removal Charges Each lot
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Buyer’s Premium There will be a buyer’s premium added to all purchases. The buyer’s premium will be calculated at the rate of 24% of the hammer price on each lot. This is inclusive of GST.
Storage Charges Each lot
$33 per day
The buyer’s premium is reflected by a reduction in the Seller’s Commission and is a common practice throughout Australia and overseas. Property subject to the Artist Resale Royalty Lots with the § sign will be subject to payment of the Artist Resale Royalty in the event that the lot is sold for a hammer price of $1,000 or more. The Australian Resale Royalty is a flat rate of 5 percent (5%) levy on the hammer price (including GST). The Australian Resale Royalty is payable by the buyer in addition to the buyer’s premium plus applicable GST. Damage Any viewer who damages a Lot will be held liable for all damage caused and shall reimburse Leonard Joel for all costs and expenses relating to rectification of such damage.
Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act). Buyers should be aware of the PMCH Act which protects Australia’s heritage of movable cultural objects and supports foreign countries’ right to protect their heritage of movable cultural objects. The PMCH Act regulates the export of nationally significant heritage objects, it is not intended to restrict normal and legitimate trade in cultural property, and does not affect an individual’s right to own or sell objects, within Australia. The PMCH Act was enacted in response to the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the export of any lots purchased are not subject to, or in breach of, this Act.
Information about the PMCH Act, the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Regulations 1987 and the 1970 UNESCO Convention, can be found on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website at: http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/movable/index.html Exporting Significant Australian Cultural Heritage The export of Australia’s significant cultural heritage is regulated under the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act.) It is not intended to restrict normal and legitimate trade in cultural property and does not affect an individual’s right to own or sell within Australia. The PMCH Act implements a system of export permits for certain heritage objects defined as ‘Australian protected objects’. More information is available on the Department of the Environment, Water Heritage and the Arts’ website: http://www.arts.gov.au/movable_heritage Enquiries can be made to the Cultural Property Section at the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, phone 02 6274 1810 or email movable.heritage@environment.gov.au CITES Regulations It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to comply with all export and import regulations relating to your purchases and also to obtain any relevant export and/or import licences. The refusal of any import or export licences, any delay in obtaining such licences or any limitation on your ability to export a lot shall not permit the cancellation of the sale. Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/index. html or may be requested from: The Director International Wildlife Trade Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities GPO Box 787 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Recommended Carriers Jarrad Thorsen 0419 895 817 Peter Simpson 0411 462 729 Ron Jones 0407 339 009 Vantiques | Sam Gvozdic 0402 030 728 Interstate Removals King & Wilson 1300 368 893 Grace Removals 1300 723 844 Mullumbimby removals (02) 6684 2198 Collection and Storage: All lots must be collected no later than two days after the auction by 4pm. All uncollected items will be removed to third party storage at the purchaser’s expense.
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The Thursday Auction Anthony Riepsamen, Manager FURNITURE Nick Bastiras, Manager David Price, Assistant Jacob Clarke, Assistant JEWELLERY Bethany McGougan F.G.A.A., BA Hons, MSc, Manager Maria Walker F.G.A.A., Specialist ART SALON Hannah Ryan, Manager Ella Perrottet BFA, Assistant OBJECTS & COLLECTABLES Rebecca Stormont , Assistant
MANAGING DIRECTOR & HEAD OF COLLECTIONS John Albrecht BA LLB MBA
Leonard Joel Specialists FINE ART Olivia Fuller BArtTh, Head of Department Lucy Foster EMA, Specialist Summer Masters BDes Hons, Administrator INDIGENOUS ART Olivia Fuller BArtTh, Head of Department DECORATIVE ARTS Chiara Curcio BA, Head of Department Hamish Clark, Head of Sydney Dominic Kavanagh MFA, Specialist Trevor Fleming BA, Consultant, Japanese Art Carl Wantrup, Consultant, Asian Art JEWELLERY Julie Foster F.G.A.A., Dip. Dt., Head of Department John D’Agata F.G.A.A., Associate Head of Department Bethany McGougan F.G.A.A., BA Hons, MSc, Manager Maria Walker F.G.A.A., Specialist Catherine Barnett BA, F.G.A., D.G.A., Sydney Specialist Hannah Grace-McIntyre BFA, Administrator Mary Kenny BA, Dip. Ed., Consultant Henrietta Maiyah, Consultant MODERN DESIGN Anna Grassham BA Contemporary Arts, Head of Department COLLECTABLES Rebecca Stormant , Assistant LUXURY Bethany McGougan F.G.A.A., BA Hons, MSc, Manager PRINTS Hannah Ryan, Art Salon Manager Ella Perrottet BFA, Assistant
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VALUATIONS Caroline Tickner BA Hons, F.G.A.A., Head of Department
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