LEONARD, issue 43, September 2015

issue Fortythree / SEPTEMBER 2015

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Time & Measurement

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246 A ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY DATE II PLATINUM AND DIAMOND WRISTWATCH Automatic movement, circular mother of pearl dial with diamond numerals, day aperture at twelve and date aperture at three, signed case, dial and movement, platinum case with diamond set bezel and platinum case and conforming platinum bracelet bands, reference 18946, serial number P197991, 40mm diameter. $46,000 - 60,000

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Contents

WHERE CaN I FIND LEONaRD?

ISSUE FORTYTWO / AUGUST 2015

sEPtEmBEr contEnts WELCOME tO OUR NEW WEBSItE FOREWORD NEWS CaLENDaR JEWELS HattON GaRDEN ROBBERY FINE aRt tHE aRt OF MEaSUREMENt aSIaN aRt, CLaSSIC FURNItURE & OBJECtS MODERN DESIGN tHE GEOFFREY HattY COLLECtION OF aPPLIED aRtS WORKS ON PaPER LUXURY JEWELS & OBJEtS D’aRt INtERIORS & JEWELLERY SINGLE OWNER aUCtIONS DREWEattS & BLOOMSBURY

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FOReWord

Named after the escapement or crown wheel within the watch mechanism that enables the gear train to move forward at regular intervals or “ticks”, these escapements were used for the best part of 400 years and were pivotal in the evolution of the “all-mechanical” clock.

TIME While time may fly, it appears that the meas- with heavy internal parts and a dial often had come toward the end of the 19th cen- the wrist and these seemed to be particu-

urement of time certainly didn’t evolve with protected by a hard metal cover represented tury can be summed up by the Waltham larly attractive to the military for use in the the same rapidity. My brief search for the the significant first step toward the ultimate Watch Co. – between 1850 and for the best timing of manoeuvres on the field of battle. more curious watches and clocks that have miniaturisation of time, the gents and ladies part of the following century they sent in to These types of adaptations were relatively

passed through our doors revealed to me just wristwatch. Then, for the best part of 400 the world some 40 million watches, clocks short-lived and it was not long before the rehow slow but interesting these mechanical years, pocket watches evolved from large and other measurement devices. This one purposing of the pocket watch would lead to improvements have been. Take for instance heavy barrel-like objects to the versions that factory in only one part of the world gives the birth of the true wristwatch; essentially a

the earliest attempts at the miniaturisation we are more familiar with today; circular, you a taste of just how popular the measure- pocket watch with metal lugs to hold a strap. of the measurement of time. In the late 15th beautifully finished, rounded and compact ment of time had become! The very late 19th The patent for metal lugs as part of a wristand early 16th centuries curious brass and enough to insert in to a garment pocket. Just century witnessed an increased interest for watch design was secured in 1903 and the metal cylinders, their mechanisms teeming how far the use and manufacture of watches pocket watches that could be adapted for rest, as they say, is history.

John Albrecht Managing Director & National Head of CoLlections

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NEWS

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

In our fifth year of sponsorship, it gives me great pleasure to be attaching the Leonard Joel name to this hugely important public organisation.

NOW CONSIGNING FOR OCTOBER

John Albrecht Managing Director & National Head of CoLlections

A FENDER STRATOCASTER 1965, SERIAL NO. L99887 Sold for $17,080 IBP

Enquiries Bethany McGougan, Collectables Specialist (03) 8825 5625 | bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au

Lisa Reid

MONTHLY TOYS

The Devil’s in the Detail

AUCTION 7 OCTOBER AT 12PM

29 August 2015 - 10 October 2015

NOMURA (JAPAN) NR-329 ‘SOUTHERN CROSS’ CLOCKWORK LITHOGRAPHED TINPLATE PLANE MODEL Sold for $1,200 IBP

Venue: Arts Project Australia Opening: 29 August 2015, 3-5pm Opening Speaker: John Albrecht Lisa Reid’s dedicated approach to her practice, combined with a genuine curiosity for subjects from all walks of life, makes her a consummate artist. Her intention is clear and her process and methods are bold. Over the past fifteen years, Reid has honed a distinctive style and has developed a keen eye for detail, which has allowed her to create slightly abstracted, playful artworks that are free from the restrictions of purely representational forms. Lisa Reid: The Devil’s in the Detail is supported by a full-colour Leonard Joel Series catalogue and features an essay by writer Dylan Rainforth.

Enquiries Bethany McGougan, Collectables Specialist

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September

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Calendar

A CATCH UP WITH FORMER LEONARD JOEL AUCTIONEER, TOM FARRAH

Forthcoming Auctions Interiors & Jewellery Auction Every Thursday Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art Salon – 11.30am Objects & Collectables – 12pm

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10% discount on Farrah and Field Equipment Company stock by visiting store and mention Leonard Joel.

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

The Boutique & Luxury Contents of a Malvern Road Residence Thursday 10th September 2015 – 5.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

SINGLE OWNER AUCTION

Luxury Auction Saturday 12th September 2015 – 1pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Jewels Auction Monday 14th September 2015 – 6pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Well it’s been almost 4 years since I left Leonard Joel for the Queensland outback to chase the mining boom. After leaving I was thrust into a totally different world in a desolate and dry landscape to begin my new career as a FIFO worker. My role had changed from Art val-

Fine Art Auction

uer and Auctioneer to a Geologists assistant in the middle of the Queensland bush, and my

Tuesday 15th September 2015 – 6.30pm

45 min commute from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne to South Yarra had now become 2

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

flights and a 2hr drive to “camp”.

Petite Contemporary Designer Jewellery After returning to Melbourne my wife and I had the joy of welcoming our first born son

Thursday 17th September 2015 – 1pm

Jack Monty Farrah and my dream of the design business was starting to take shape with

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

recognition for my work in the way of a Melbourne design award for my wallet. After chip-

The Bob White Collection Indigenous Australian & Asian Art including Elephants

ping away at the online business and continuing work as a bar tender to ensure ends would meet I started to build momentum and now I am finally opening a shop, in fact, just down the road. The shop (109 Greville St, Prahran) couldn’t have come at a better time after just

Thursday 17th September 2015 – 2pm

receiving a Sydney design award for my belt. It was fantastic to be back in the same area as

SINGLE OWNER AUCTION

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

my Leonard Joel days, and even more wonderful to attend some weekly sale viewings to see so many familiar faces that patronise the great old school rooms. If you ever come down to

Monthly Toy Auction

the shop, or see me in the viewings, don’t be shy to come and say hello.

Thursday 7th October 2015 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Tom Farrah 109 Greville Street, Prahran

The John Gould Birds of Australia Auction

farrah.com.au

Sunday 25th October 2015 – 11am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects Auction Sunday 25th October 2015 – 12pm

Launched by Chanel in 2000 the J12 wristwatch is an unapologetic fusion of fashion, precious materials, celebrity and glamour.

Since 1987 Chanel has been manufacturing wristwatches and the highly durable titanium ceramic formula that the J12 is constructed from was patented by Chanel and is held exclusively by the iconic fashion house.

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333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Geoffrey Hatty Collection of Applied Arts Sunday 8th November 2015 – 2pm 249 Johnson Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne, Victoria

SINGLE OWNER AUCTION

Specialist Print Auction Thursday 12th November 2015 – 11.30am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Jewels, Objets D’Art & Asian Works of Art Sunday 15th November 2015 – 1pm InterContinental, 33 Cross Street, Double Bay, Sydney

SYDNEY AUCTION

Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.

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JEWELS

123 A PRESENTATION POCKET WATCH TO C.P DE LA MOTTE ‘ 1916 CHIEF OFFICER AURORA’ RELIEF EXPEDITION 1916 The Longines pocket watch in sterling silver, with engine turned outer case, the inner case with presentation engraving to “Clarence Peterson de la Motte for his part in the mission to rescue the Ross sea survivors of Shackleton’s ill-fated Trans Antarctic expedition”. De la Motte was also awarded the Bronze Polar medal. $1,600 - 2,200

JEWELS We are proud to offer a silver pocket watch

Motte.) Between 1911 and 1914 Motte served

panied Captain J.K. Davies, this time as chief

reminds us of the courage and adventurous

awarded to Clarence Peterson de la Motte.

on the SY Aurora as part of the Australian

officer, in the mission to rescue the Ross sea

determination of early Antarctic explora-

C.P Motte, as he is known, was born in New

Antarctic Expedition under Captain J.K.

survivors of Shackleton’s ill-fated Trans

tion. It is thought his final years were spent

South Wales in 1892. He had a remarkable

Davies. His exemplary service resulted in

Antarctic expedition.

on a house boat in Sydney harbour, a fitting

career as a sea-faring officer at the forefront

the award in Dec 1915 of a silver polar medal.

De la Motte this time was awarded the

environment for a man of the sea.

of Antarctic exploration.

At the start of World War I, de la Motte

Bronze Polar medal and joined a very

The Baume Longines pocket watch is not

Indeed, his service in the Antarctic inspired

joined the Australian Transport Service and

selected group of people across the world

currently ticking and is deficient of its glass

(Expedition Commander Douglas Mawson

the S Y Aurora was sold to Shackleton.

who were recipients of two polar medals.

face. The case and movement otherwise are

to name Cape de la Motte for third officer

However, in 1916 De la Motte again accom-

The watch is inscribed to a man who

in excellent condition.

Jewels Auction Melbourne Monday 14 September 2015, 6pm

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

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

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Enquiries Robert Haigh, Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist (03) 8825 5618 / 0439 493 038 robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

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HATTON GARDEN ROBBERY

HATTON GARDEN ROBBERY

Leonard Joel can assist you with insuring your prized possessions.

Contact us to book an insurance valuation.

TIMING WAS EVERYTHING The recently well publicised jewel-

an alternate safe place for jewellery mer-

glars had entered the premises through a

deposit boxes or equivalent secure set-

lery heist in Hatton Garden London has

chants whether it be diamond dealers,

lift shaft then drilled through the 50cm

tings. Temptation and greed is perpetu-

captured many people’s imaginations.

goldsmiths, watch makers, antique jewel-

thick vault walls with an industrial

ally the reason for such heists. I would

It is something straight from a movie

lers, shops, coins, etc. to store their goods

power drill by the ring leader Mr Ginger,

suggest this is movie material and a rare

script – perhaps a new Oceans Four-

when they are not open. It was this par-

whilst his accomplices used wheelie bins

occurrence, however you do still need

teen movie. George Clooney, Brad Pitt

ticular safe house that was broken into.

to haul the jewellery out. They bypassed

to be prepared. If you are storing your

and Matt Damon would surely love the

No one knows how much was exactly

the main vault door and therefore did

items in a vault or safe, you still need a

opportunity to re-enact a scenario that

taken but it is believed to be approxi-

not trigger the alarm immediately. CCTV

professional inventory with accompany-

is so unbelievable you could be forgiven

mately 200 million pounds worth. It is

footage captured the robbery, but it took

ing photographs of exactly what you are

thinking, “only at the movies”. Unfortu-

hard to quantify the amount of jewellery

a number of days before it was reviewed

storing. Alternatively, if you are insur-

nately though it is a true story.

and gold this equates to except to sug-

and some five days after for the robbery

ing your jewellery, make sure you have

Just in case you missed this sensational

gest it is a huge amount. This haul was

to be confirmed. In this highly planned

a complete and comprehensive list-

melodrama I will provide you with a

not just snatched in one go, but brazenly

theft, the goods would most likely have

ing of everything you own regardless

quick summary. Hatton Garden is where

over a number of times.

been taken quickly out of the UK and dis-

of whether it is itemised or under your

most of London’s jewellery trade con-

The sophisticated group of robbers very

tributed around the world in places such

general insurance policy. Some people

verge and work from. Many people are

carefully planned the timing of their

as Antwerp, New York, Mumbai, Tel Aviv

choose to insure their jewellery even

unable to keep their stock in office safes

operation, seizing on the opportunity

and Hong Kong. Nine and possibly ten

when it is in a safety deposit box and

due to a lack of space and also due to the

over the coincidence of Easter and Pass-

people have now been arrested over the

increasingly so after stories such as this

weight of a safe being too great for many

over occurring in early April. The heist

heist, but their case is still before the

one. Remember to take the time to value

of the buildings that are hundreds of

occurred four minutes after the build-

courts.

your jewellery and valuables and store

years old. A central secure safety deposit

ing was locked and there was no sign of

So many people are worried that their

them in a safe manner.

box vault within Hatton Garden provides

forced entry. It was reported that the bur-

prized jewels are no longer safe in safety

CAROLINE TICKNER INSURANCE VALUER

Enquiries Caroline Tickner, Insurance Valuer caroline.tickner@leonardjoel.com.au

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FINE ART

FINE ART

Fine Art Auction Melbourne Tuesday 15 September 2015, 6.30pm

September

Enquiries Sophie Ullin, Head of Art

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

(03) 8825 5609 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

Illustrated above 43 CRISS CANNING (born 1947) Coral Gum Blossom 1989 oil on canvas, 76 x 86cm $25,000 - 35,000 Š Criss Canning. Licensed

by Viscopy Ltd. Australia

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THE ART OF MEASUREMENT

47 DAMIEN HIRST (British, born 1965) Souls I, II, II and IV 2010 foil block print on Arches paper (4) 70 x 49.5cm (each) $18,000 - 25,000

The Art of Measurement For an art historian, measuring the mon-

a valuation. While a drip painting by Jack-

and vibrant – echoing the spiritual effects

the first time a work by the artist is being

etary value of a work of art is sometimes

son Pollock can easily exchange hands for

which Mark Rothko so often achieved in

offered at a major art auction. Following

inexact, often complicated, and always con-

hundreds of millions of dollars, a family

his best work.

a recent revision by Harriet Edquist on

trary to what he or she has been trained to

portrait by Uncle Jack may be hard to give

Condition is an important matter to con-

the artist, this will certainly create a lot of

do. Art and money, however, have always

away – even to the family!

sider. Some works, particularly works on

interest.

been inextricably bound together. If art

Although some artists come in and out of

paper, can deteriorate beyond recognition.

As collectors become ever more discern-

could not be exchanged for money, its very

fashion, some remain evergreen. An exam-

Others, have been restored – butchered –

ing, questions around provenance, or own-

existence would be in trouble. Here, Sam-

ple of this is E. Phillips Fox. Over the last

to the point where they can no longer be

ership history, take an important role. Not

uel Johnson’s dictum is worth recalling:

120 years, the artist’s reputation has gen-

considered ‘authentic’. I was absolutely

only does provenance assist in the authenti-

“No man but a blockhead,” he argued, “ever

erally been strong. His art is at once tradi-

delighted to open John Gould’s Synopsis

cation process of a work of art, it also lifts its

wrote, except for money”.

tional in format, yet modern in content and

of Bird of Australia (lot 224) and find that

pedigree and prestige. Excellent examples

So, what’s it worth? Only what someone’s

delivery – a powerful combination which

the colouring was crisp and saturated – as

of this are the two fine pencil drawings by

prepared to pay for it? Or perhaps what

makes him a highly desirable artist. Moon-

if they had been painted yesterday. Because

Eugene von Guérard (lots 31-2). Both works

someone’s prepared to sell it at? If only

rise, Stanwell Park, (lot 35) is an excellent

the pages of these books have largely

have been held in the Manifold family col-

the former were true, we would start the

example by the artist.

remained closed for almost two centuries,

lection for over one hundred years. And

bidding at $1, à la E-bay, and see where it

The quality of a work of art is essential

the images are in excellent, original condi-

because lot 31, Lake Purrumbete, relates

stops. If only the latter was true, too many

to establishing an accurate estimate. All

tion. Something all collectors look out for.

directly to a painting commissioned by the

paintings would start at $1 million. Thus,

artists have good and bad days – Jeffrey

In contemporary art, big is often better.

Manifolds (a work now in the National Gal-

an art specialist must seek to find a juste

Smart, just like Claude Monet, is known to

However, this is not always the case with

lery of Australia, Canberra), the drawing is

milieu – that happy medium where vendor

have destroyed many of his paintings that

art of a certain vintage. The two smallest

of great importance.

and buyer are completely satisfied with the

did not meet his high standards. Measur-

works in this auction are by Percy Lindsay,

There are many other variables such as

estimate and final result.

ing the quality of a work requires having

(lots 1 & 2). Although quite small, their size

current trends, date of production and sub-

To achieve this, a work of art must be sys-

been in contact with as many good, and

is very close to the famous 9 by 5 inch for-

ject matter that a specialist must consider

tematically measured against standard cri-

bad, paintings as possible by that artist, so

mat which Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton et

before placing a final estimate on a work. It

teria – a checklist. Some points are more

as to be able to distinguish the two. Many

al. painted on around this time.

certainly is not an exact science, but as one

important than others, and of course, are

of John Coburn’s works are formally simi-

Of course, the rarer the item, the more valu-

of my colleagues used to once say, we do not

subject to change over the course of time.

lar, yet the quality in paintwork can vary.

able it is going to be. In this auction we have

dictate the market, we merely make a prog-

First and foremost, we need to identify who

Walbiri Country, (lot 40) is an exceptional

four wall hangings by the Modernist artist,

nosis of it.

the artist is. This can often make or break

example where the overall effect is delicate

Michael O’Connell (lots 139-142). This is

PETRIT ABAZI SENIOR RESEARCHER & ART SPECIALIST

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ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

Final Call for Entries

ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS Featuring The Frank Freedman Collection of Mechanical Music and Automata

AUCTION SUNDAY 15 November 2015 Enquiries: Guy Cairnduff Head of Classic Furniture & Objects 03 8825 5611 / 0407 828 137 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

WANTED FOR AUCTION

JAPANESE & CHINESE SCULPTURE PORCELAIN

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CLOCKS & CHRONOMETERS

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ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

Valuation Evening

FOCUS ON ASIAN ART Wednesday 9 September, 5pm to 8pm Melbourne

A JAPANESE ENGRAVED BRASS STRIKING LANTERN CLOCK (KAKE-DOKEI) AND CASE Circa 1840

SOLD $6,100 IBP

Join our Japanese and Chinese works of art

To book a confidential appraisal, contact:

specialists, Trevor Fleming and Sally Robin, for this

asianart@leonardjoel.com.au

final opportunity to consign items for the October

Phone: (03) 8825 5635

25th Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects Auction.

Location: The Client Room, Leonard Joel, Melbourne

Known as the Atmos clock this timepiece is considered the ultimate fusion of science and clock making. Powered neither manually nor by battery this exquisite mechanism feeds off minute changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure. The design is so carefully calibrated that it can run for years without interference. Although examples of “atmospherically” run clocks date back to the 17th century, it was not until the second quarter of the 20th century that the mechanism was refined to enable significant production. Today more than 500,000 such clocks inhabit the homes and offices of the world!

WANTED FOR AUCTION

PORCELAIN

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INDUSTRIAL MODELS

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EUROPEAN SILVER

September

MODERN DESIGN

WANTED FOR NOVEMBER AUCTION

MODERN DESIGN Sourcing international and local designer pieces

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

AN OLE WANSCHER FD 110 ROCKING CHAIR

SOLD $3,538 IBP

Arne Jacobsen | Fritz Hansen | Hans Wegner | Charles & Ray Eames | Poltronova | Vico Magistretti | B&B Italia | Le Corbusier | Tobia & Afra Scarpa | Joe Columbo | Gio Ponti | Kartell | Alvar Aalto | Percival Lafer | Schulim Krimper | Rosando Bros | Clement Meadmore | Grant Featherston and more!

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THE GEOFFREY HATTY COLLECTION OF APPLIED ARTS

AN IMPORTANT MODERN DESIGN SINGLE-OWNER COLLECTION

The Geoffrey Hatty Collection of Applied Arts AUCTION SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER AT 2PM 32 Years ago a modest and unassuming individual recognised the extraordinary and the special in 20th century design. He set about quietly and intelligently communicating the importance of the Modern period and its Interiors into Australia. That man was Geoffrey Hatty and Leonard Joel are honoured to be offering his collection for public auction.

Viewing Wednesday 4 November 10am-8pm Friday 6 November 10am-4pm Saturday 7 November 10am-4pm No viewing auction day Auction & Viewing On site 249 Johnson Street, Abbotsford, 3067, Victoria

Enquiries Anna Grassham, Modern Design Specialist (03) 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au Marseille rooftop of Unite D’habitation

The Rise of the New Collector, Again On an international antiques website, I recently stumbled across a 1920s Louis Vuitton trunk/desk. The asking price was more than $100,000 and it occurred to me that at time of manufacture, it would not have been considered either significant or collectable but regardless, someone loved it enough to commission its manufacture.

Such is the nature of things that we retrospectively imbue monetary value with – it is often not until time, scarcity and condition have taken their toll on what remains that we decide something is special and worthy of being a “store of value”. At our recent designer luxury auction similar collecting dynamics played out although it was refreshing to see young “collectorators” (the new hybrid collector/decorator) again deciding to imbue elegance and quality manufacture with value before the imprimatur of some authority on what should or should not be deemed collectable.

This Ralph Lauren trunk of contemporary manufacture was just such an example and realised $4,880 (IBP).

John Albrecht Ralph Lauren trunk

Managing Director & National Head of CoLlections

SOLD $4,880 IBP

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Works on paper

The John Gould Birds of Australia Auction SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER at 11Am

Viewing Wednesday 21 October 9am-8pm Thursday 22 October 10am-4pm Friday 23 October 10am-4pm Saturday 24 October 10am-4pm Enquiries Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist (03) 8825 5624 olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au John Gould (1804-1881) Licmetis Nasicus (Long-Billed Cockatoo) Hand coloured lithograph $3,500 - 5,500

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Specialist PrintS AUCTION THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER

Enquiries Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist (03) 8825 5624 olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au NORBERTINE VON BRESSLERN-ROTH (Austrian, 1891-1978) Tigers Drinking linocut, 20.5 x 22.5cm

Sold for $2,806 IBP

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LUXURY

BRINGING HOME THE BIRKIN AUCTION SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER AT 1PM

In Michael Tonello’s 2008 best seller ‘Bringing Home the Birkin’, he tries to dispel the myth that there is any kind of wait list for the coveted Hermès Birkin bag. If so, why is it so hard for most of us to get our hands on one? For more than twenty years, the Hermès Birkin bag has been the iconic symbol of fashion, luxury, and wealth.

Michael is a master storyteller who weaves together tales of hunting Birkins in the world’s most prestigious locales and boasts at visiting over one hundred Hermès stores, stalking and catching his prey. It is great to have the time and money for this type of globetrotting, but if you don’t, and (let’s face it - we are all pretty time poor these days), why not just jump the que and pick one up at auction? We regularly sell Birkins as well as a wide range of other luxury items at Leonard Joel. Why not make this beautiful 35cm Black Togo leather Birkin yours?

Luxury auction 12 September 2015 Enquiries: Amanda Saini, Consultant Amanda.saini@leonardjoel.com.au

Luxury Auction Saturday 12 September 2015, 1pm

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Melbourne Viewing 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC Wednesday 9 September 9am-8pm Thursday 10 September 10am-4pm Friday 11 September 10am-4pm Saturday 12 September 10am-12pm

Enquiries Amanda Saini, Consultant (03) 8825 5645 amanda.saini@leonardjoel.com.au

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Illustrated above 100 A BIRKIN HANDBAG BY HERMES The 35cm bag styled in black togo calfskin leather, with palladium hardware and embossed ‘K’ in a square, with keys and box. $10,000 - 15,000

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Jewels & Objets D’Art

A FULL DECK OF INDIAN EROTIC KAMA SUTRA PAINTED IVORY PLAYING CARDS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

SOLD $9,150 IBP

From Kama Sutra TO Cuba Jewels & Objets D’Art On Sunday at our Sydney Jewels &

appetite with bold designs and colour

$14,640 (IBP). Of the more curious items,

Objets D’Art auction the collection and

combinations enjoying most of the buyer

lot 248, a European silver mounted

the results had a distinctly adventurous

attention. A pair of lavish sapphire and

walking stick with a recumbent mermaid

flavour. While late in the auction, lot 306

diamond earrings designed with scrolling

as handle more than tripled its estimate

typified this trend when a full set of Indian

tops and multiple sapphire tassels were

to sell for $2,318 (IBP). With more than

erotic playing cards were offered for

a perfect example of this trend – lot

$400,000 in objects and jewels changing

sale. The ivory cards from the early 20th

165 in the auction, they sold for $5,856

hands Sydney specialist Robert Williams

century were individually hand-painted

(IBP). Similarly exotic were lot 42,

a

was encouraged by the depth of buying.

with imagery from the Kama Sutra story.

pair of South Sea pearl and diamond

Robert Williams: “Our quarterly auctions

The set realised a staggering $9,150

earrings designed as delicately pave set

are in every sense classic decorative arts

(IBP). Continuing the erotica theme, lot

snakes with exquisite garnet eyes and

and jewellery affairs and despite changing

272, a beautifully enamelled continental

suspending round pearls. Unquestionably

tastes and new collecting habits, I was

silver cigarette case depicting a classically

for that special evening party, they finally

pleased to see buying across every

posed nude female and retailed by the

sold for $3,660 (IBP). Signed Tiffany and

category and period and this reassures

pre-Castro Cuban establishment La Casa

Cartier pieces also sold exceedingly well

me that collecting is not fading it is rather

Quintana, realised $6,100 (IBP). But

with a classic Cartier bangle, lot 166,

changing.”

erotica was not the only adventurous

in platinum from the “Love” collection

auction theme. The fine jewels on offer

selling for $7,930 (IBP) and a classic Tiffany

also reflected a far more adventurous

solitaire diamond ring, lot 45, realising

John Albrecht Managing Director & National Head of CoLlections

A GERMAN ART NOUVEAU SILVER MOUNTED GUIANA SNAKEWOOD WALKING CANE, CIRCA 1900

SOLD $2,318 IBP

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Jewels & Objets D’Art

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Jewels, Objets D’Art & FINE ASIAN ART AUCTION SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2015

A CONTINENTAL SILVER AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE, CIRCA 1925

This clock, lavishly decorated with inlaid tortoiseshell, is a fine example of the lengths 18th century furniture and cabinet makers would go to embellish these impressive timepieces. The inlay technique found its high point with cabinetmaker Andre Charles Boulle who’s surname was later adopted to describe this artistry. From a young age Boulle enjoyed the attention of monarchs and was regularly commissioned by nobility, ministers and financiers.

SOLD $6,100 IBP

Enquiries Robert Williams, Specialist, Objets D’Art & Jewellery, Sydney (02) 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 | robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

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INTERIORS & JEWELLERY

THEMATIC AUCTIONS

The Silk Road Selection AUCTION SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER AT 3PM Viewing Times Wednesday 2 September 9am to 8pm Thursday 3 September 9am to 5pm Friday 4 September 9am to 5pm Saturday 5 September 10am to 2.30pm

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

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INTERIORS & JEWELLERY

French Eclectic AUCTION

ART DECO

THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER FROM 10AM

AUCTION THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER AT 10AM

View Wednesday 23 September 9am to 8pm

View Wednesday 9 September 9am to 8pm

A CONTINENTAL SILVER AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE, CIRCA 1925

SOLD $317 IBP

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

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

PETITE Contemporary Designer Jewellery AUCTION THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER AT 1PM View Wednesday 16 September 9am to 8pm Enquiries Robert Haigh, Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist 03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 038 robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

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A Gary Bradley tourmaline ring, mounted in 18ct gold. $1,600 - 2,200

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SINGLE OWNER AUCTIONS

The Boutique & Luxury Contents of a Malvern Residence AUCTION THURSDAY 10 September AT 5.30PM LEONARD JOEL, MELBOURNE

Viewing Times Saturday 5th September 10am to 4pm Sunday 6th September 10am to 4pm Wednesday 9th September 9am to 8pm Viewing LOCATION 1178 Malvern Road, Malvern

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

The Bob White Collection Indigenous Australian and Asian Arts, including Elephants AUCTION THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER AT 2PM View Wednesday 16 September 9am to 8pm

Enquiries Maxine Winning, Objects & Collectables Manager (03) 8825 5604 | maxine.winning@leonardjoel.com.au

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DREWEATTS & BLOOMSBURY

Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Presenting

Autographs & Memorabilia | 4 September 2015 AT 2PM BST Bloomsbury House, 24 Maddox Street, London, W1S 1PP

Lot 3 CARTOONISTS & ANIMATORS - LES GIBBARD - Autograph/cartoon album Estimate £600–800

Lot 5 ERTE’ Poster for the 1967 Erte’ First London Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery, signed by Erte’ overall size 78 x 53cm approx ., 1967 Estimate £300–500

Lot 8 MARVEL COMICS - STAN LEE - Set of 6 Marvel Superheroes prints, LIMITED EDITION, 14/295 Estimate £6000–8000

Lot 25 AUTOGRAPH ALBUM- INCL. LAUREL & HARDY - Small autograph album including signatures of Stan Laurel Estimate £200–400

Lot 79 LEE, BRUCE - A ‘Praying Mantis style’ Kung Fu book containing annotations Estimate £50,000–55,000

Lot 4 DALI, SALVADOR ‘Essays of Michel de Montaigne’ with colour and black and white illustrations by Salvador Dali, LIMITED EDITION, 469 of 1000 Estimate £300–500

View the catalogue online at www.bloomsburyauctions.com

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NEW ART & CULTURE MAGAZINE

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