LEONARD, issue 48, April 2016

ISSUE 48 APRIL 2016

MODERN DESIGN MELBOURNE

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

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

Our Team

Our Offices

John Albrecht

John D’Agata

Managing Director

National Head of Jewellery

& Head of Collections

& Sydney Office

03 8825 5619

03 8825 5605 | 0408 355 339

john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au

john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

Melbourne 333 Malvern Rd, Sth Yarra, VIC 3141 03 9826 4333

Sydney 39 Queen St, Woollahra, NSW 2025

Sophie Ullin

Guy Cairnduff

Anna Grassham

Head of Art

Head of Classic Furniture & Objects

Specialist, Modern Design

03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 307

& Head of the Specialist Collector

03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611

Jewellery Specialist

sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5611 | 0407 828 137

anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 038

02 9362 9045

Manager, Senior

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guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

Robert Haigh

robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

MODERN DESIGN MELBOURNE

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Issue 48 Cover

Robert Williams

Millie McMahon

Specialist Jewels & Objets D’Art

Art Specialist, Sydney

& Single Owner Collections, Sydney

02 9362 9045

02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106

millie.mcmahon@leonardjoel.com.au

ETTORE SOTTSASS MEMPHIS MILANO COFFEE TABLE $1,500 - 2,500

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Marketing Team Katarina Ljahovic Manager, Marketing & Communications 03 8825 5620 katarina.ljahovic@leonardjoel.com.au

Maria Rossi Designer / Finished Artist

Rick Merrie

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Maggie Skelton

Dominic Kavanagh

Maxine Winning

Bethany Mc Gougan

Manager, Interiors Art

Manager, Interiors Furniture

Manager, Object, Books & Collectables

Manager, Monthly Collectables

03 8825 5630

03 8825 5632

03 8825 5604

03 8825 5625

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Senior Photographer

Adam Obradovic Photographer

Forthcoming Auctions

“First auction house in Melbourne, in more ways than one.”

Collectables & Australiana Thursday 14th April 2016 – 12pm MELBOURNE

Modern Design Thursday 14th April 2016 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

The Silk Road Selection Thursday 28th April 2016 – 10am MELBOURNE

The Richard Boland Collection Tuesday 3rd May 2016 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects Sunday 15th May 2016 – 10am MELBOURNE

Specialist Prints & Photography Thursday 26th May 2016 – 11.30am MELBOURNE

Luxury Saturday 4th June 2016 – 1pm MELBOURNE

Jewels Monday 6th June 2016 – 6pm MELBOURNE

Fine Art Tuesday 7th June 2016 – 6.30pm MELBOURNE

Jewels, Objets D’Art & Fine Art Monday 19th June 2016 – 6pm SYDNEY

VERNER PANTON FLOWER POT TABLE LAMP $1,000 - 1,500

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

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Detail DAVID BOYD (1924-2011) In The Apple Orchard oil on canvas, 59 x 69cm SOLD FOR $24,400 IBP

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NORMAN AND THE SEESAW My friend and convincing art aficionado with a grassroots approach made an interesting observation about the domestic art scene at present.

He explained it was like a seesaw; loaded at one end with Modern and Contemporary art and at the other end? Well, no “other end” really; with traditional and Impressionist art catapulted into

the distant memories of collectors.

I didn’t understand the analogy at first but his point was that there is at present little “balance” in the minds of the great majority of collectors.

In other words, great pre-war works are largely becoming forgotten.

Norman developed the analogy further by observing that a small work by Fredrick McCubbin,

one of Australia’s great Impressionists, now often sells for a similar price to that of a lovely, but largely decorative work by David Boyd; son of Merric. There are three important points I took from Norman’s coffee laden lecture. Firstly, that much traditional art is undervalued. Secondly, that David Boyd owners should be very happy with their paintings and finally, that “the baby has been

thrown out with the bath water” when it comes to current art collecting tastes.

In Norman’s world the beautiful period work sits perfectly beside the avant-garde work and what is achieved in this type of collecting world is a deeper, broader and more sophisticated participation in the gentle art of collecting paintings and works of art.

JOHN ALBRECHT, MANAGING DIRECTOR LEONARD JOEL

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Auction

MODERN DESIGN 14 APRIL AT 6.30PM

PHILIPPE STARCK ‘MAX LE CHINOIS’ COLANDER FOR ALESSI $300 - $500

Melbourne Auction Thursday 14 April 2016 at 6.30pm

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Melbourne Viewing Saturday 9 April 10am-4pm Sunday 10 April 10am-4pm Wednesday 13 April 9am-8pm

Enquiries Anna Grassham

Modern Design Specialist 03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

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The extremely cool The April Modern Design auction is not restricted to a particular theme, but is rather a well-rounded collection of design related furniture, lighting and objects. There is an enticing selection of Italian furniture from the 1970s and 80s, a moving trend for young professionals and avid collectors. On offer is a fantastic 1970s ten piece chair setting designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, and not to mention an extremely cool Memphis Milano occasional table designed by Ettore Sottsass.

Other highlights include a rare collection of chairs ITALIAN 1950s STILNOVO DESK LAMP $1,000 - $1,500

by the American-born architect, Walter Burley Griffin. The collection consists of six dining chairs and two armchairs designed in 1917 for Newman College, University of Melbourne, Parkville. The chairs have been fully restored and come with significant provenance. No doubt, their results will be somewhat interesting due to the fact that Walter Burley Griffin furniture in Australia is becoming more and more difficult to find.

Overall,

the

April

Modern

Design

offering

showcases an exciting array of different eras crossing over one another: we juxtapose the austerity of early Arts & Crafts and Modernist pieces with the striking shapes and forms of the 1970s and 80s. And of course, it would not be a Leonard Joel Modern Design auction without paying homage to our on-going love affair with Australian mid-century design, including some wonderful examples of Australian lighting from the 1950s and 60s and pieces by the ever popular Grant Featherston, we welcome you to enjoy the ALBERTO SALVIATI ‘MIAMINA’ FOLDING CHAIRS FOR SAPORITI $1,500 - $2,500

ITALIAN 1980s GLASS AND CHROME DESK $1,200 - $1,800

diversity of our latest collection.

Enquiries Anna Grassham

Modern Design Specialist 03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

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WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN A true pioneer in the transitions of architecture and design in Australia

A RARE WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN ARMCHAIR $3,000 - 4,000

A RARE WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN ARMCHAIR ON CASTORS $3,000 - 4,000

Melbourne Auction Modern Design Thursday 14 April 2016 at 6.30pm

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Melbourne Viewing Saturday 9 April 10am-4pm Sunday 10 April 10am-4pm Wednesday 13 April 9am-8pm

Enquiries Anna Grassham

Modern Design Specialist 03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

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This April, Leonard Joel’s Modern Design department is proud to showcase a rare collection of chairs by the American-born architect, Walter Burley Griffin. The collection consists of six dining chairs and two armchairs designed for Newman College, University of Melbourne, Parkville.

Walter Burley Griffin came to Australia in 1914 and over a 20 year period completed over 250 design projects in the country, alongside his wife, Marion Mahony Griffin, who was also a talented architect. After winning the international competition for the design of Canberra city, the Burley Griffins went on to complete a multitude of distinctive independent developments throughout both Melbourne and Sydney.

Notable amongst their output was the brilliant interior of Café Australia, 381 Collins Street Melbourne, sadly not standing today. The café, frequented by the social elite of the time, housed a stunning banquet hall and balcony overlooking elegant tearooms. With its modern plaster work, stained glass A WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN CHAIR $3,000 - 4,000

A WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN CHAIR $3,000 - 4,000

and beautifully crafted furniture, the aesthetics of the café were a flamboyant embodiment of the Burley Griffins’ style, and one of Melbourne’s most famous architectural landmarks of the first quarter of the 20th century.

Another significant Melbourne commission undertaken by the Burley Griffins was the interior of Newman College, University of Melbourne. Beautiful in its simplicity and a structure that can still be admired today, the college reflects the Burley Griffins’ integrated approach to furniture and architectural design.

Elements of the interior of the college were ‘built in’, however, like Café Australia, the seating furniture was designed to be adaptable for use in conference rooms, tutorials and in study areas. The furniture in the college was manufactured by several local companies, including Fallshaw Bros (act. 1882 – 1923) Martin Lindgren & Co. (act. 1884 – 1930) and James Moore & Sons Pty Ltd (act. 1908 – 1938).

Over time, Walter Burley Griffin designs have become scarce, and highly sought after. There are said to be only two fully intact Café Australia chairs remaining after the building was

A PAIR OF WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN CHAIRS $6,000 - 8,000

demolished in 1938: one was acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria in 2003, the other was sold at auction in Sydney in 2015. This highlights the importance of the remaining chairs from Newman College in Australian design history.

Mr Warren Lett, Professor Emeritus, founder of the Melbourne Institute for Experimental & Creative Art Therapies, and former Dean of Education, La Trobe University, is the current owner of the collection presented here. The chairs were given to Mr Lett in the early 1970s by a nun from the order of the Sisters of Mercy, with whom he had been working on organisational processes.

Over time all of the chairs have been restored, and kept in the same location until Mr Lett’s decision to sell them.

Mr Lett’s wishes are that the chairs are offered in the same auction, lotted consecutively in pairs or individually, allowing ample opportunity for institutions and collectors to acquire part or all of this significant collection. Walter Burley Griffin was pivotal to the growth of early Modernism, and a true pioneer in the transitions of architecture and design in this country.

A PAIR OF WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN CHAIRS $6,000 - 8,000

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By Anna Grassham

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Auction

THE RICHARD BOLAND COLLECTION 3 MAY 2016 AT 6.30PM

KATHLEEN SAUERBIER (1903-1991) Quinces 1931 oil on masonite, 43 x 52cm $8,000 - 12,000

Melbourne Auction Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 6.30pm

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Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 27 April 9am-8pm Thursday 28 April 10am-4pm Friday 29 April 10am-4pm Saturday 30 April 10am-4pm Sunday 1 May 10am-4pm Monday 2 May 10am-4pm Tuesday 3 May By Appointment

Enquiries Maggie Skelton Art Salon Manager 03 8825 5630 maggie.skelton@leonardjoel.com.au

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A Private Art Collection The Private Collection of Richard Boland is a glimpse into the life of a devoted and enthusiastic collector who, over forty-five years, amassed an impressive selection of works by many rare and collectable artists.

Richard’s engagement with the arts began as a child in the late 50s, with his interest in the cover art on Jazz albums which he would import from the U.S. By the early 60s, he was forging a career in television and socialising with many of the young art students from the Adelaide‘s School of Art and spending time at the Bonython Art Gallery. Later, Richard moved to New York to study media at the New York University, living at the Chelsea Hotel GERALD BROCKHURST (British, 1890-1978) Portrait of a Red-Haired Woman 1950 oil on canvas, 51 x 41cm $6,000 - 8,000

REX WOOD (1908-1970) Vase on the Window Sill oil on canvasboard, 55 x 45cm $800 - 1,200

where “the atmosphere was electric –on any one day you could walk into Warhol, the Rolling Stones or Arthur Miller”.

Upon returning to Adelaide to produce and direct television programs and immersing himself further in the arts, Richard’s research skills grew and his taste became more refined. He could not fathom the neglect of local artists, in particular the many talented female painters and they became a core focus of his interest. Galvanised by a driving passion and armed with more time Richard had the capacity to seek out auctions, artist’s families, art catalogues and gossip, developing both his knowledge and the depth of his collection. For decades his pictures have largely been hidden from view, only seen occasionally when on loan to art museums (Art Gallery of South Australia, Carrick Hill, Royal South Australian Society of Arts).

Highlights include quintessential examples by rare, yet collectable, artists such as Kathleen Sauerbier, Marie Tuck, Rex Wood, Lisette Kohlhagen, Dorrit Black, Horace Trenerry, Richard Hayley Lever, Jacqueline Hick and Margaret Preston.

MARIE TUCK (1866-1947) The Proclamation of South Australia oil on canvas on board, 136 x 203cm $15,000 - 20,000

Enquiries Maggie Skelton, Art Salon Manager 03 8825 5630 maggie.skelton@leonardjoel.com.au

Lecture Event Wednesday 27 April at 6pm Refreshments provided

Dr Juliette Peers will be presenting a talk on the collection with a focus on early South HORACE TRENERRY (1899-1958) Sea Side, Sydney oil on canvasboard, 20 x 23cm $6,000 - 8,000

LISETTE KOHLHAGEN (1890-1969) Caged hand coloured linocut, 29 x 37cm $700 - 900

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Australian art. Foremost a lecturer, Dr Peers has also curated and written catalogue essays for 44 events in Australian public galleries.

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Now Consigning

ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS 15 MAY 2016

A LARGE BRASS FRAMED SKELETON CLOCK 69.5cm high $5,000 - 7,000

Enquiries: Guy Cairnduff Head of Classic Furniture & Objects 03 8825 5611 | 0407 828 137 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

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Focus on Asian Works of Art

A SUITE OF STERLING SILVER $3,000 - 5,000

Introducing Carl Wantrup Leonard Joel are delighted to announce the addition of Carl Wantrup to the Asian Art valuation panel. Carl has been a scholar of Asian art for over twenty years. Initially focusing on Chinese ceramics, he soon broadened his interests to include furniture, scholar art, painting and textiles.

During this time, he has also maintained a keen

A GOLD AND BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY WITH WINDING KEY $2,000 - 3,000

interest in the arts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Korea and Japan.

A CASED SET OF SIX AUSTRALIAN STERLING SILVER GOBLETS HENDRIK FORSTER (1947-) $2,000 - 3,000

For a complimentary market appraisal of your important Asian object or collection.

Please contact: asianart@leonardjoel.com.au (03) 8825 5635

A CARVED GUARDIAN LION FIGURE $2,000 - 3,000

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Now Consigning

JEWELS, OBJETS D’ART & FINE ART 19 JUNE 2016

A REUGE A SAINTE-CROIX MUSIC POCKET WATCH

SOLD FOR $3,660 IBP

Enquiries Robert Williams, Specialist Objets D’Art & Single Owner Collections 02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

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Five important facts about insuring your jewellery 1. Did you know that jewellery you have itemised on your insurance policy is not normally covered outside the home?

My sister-in-law recently discovered this when she lost a Tiffany & Co bracelet she was wearing at work. Most insurance companies, including hers, won’t pay out unless you have a specific add on clause in your policy for it to be covered outside the home. The good news is that my sister-in-law has been able to purchase a similar bracelet in the Leonard Joel Interiors & Jewellery auction for $200 instead of the retail replacement value of $1100. It has been cleaned and polished and, whilst it didn’t come with a blue box and bag, it was a great outcome.

2. Travelling overseas with your jewellery and think it is covered by your

A DIAMOND RING, CIRCA 1925

travel insurance?

SOLD FOR $12,200 IBP

Again, you need to read the fine print, especially if you have high value pieces.

Many policies only have general coverage for your personal belongings, which includes jewellery, watches, handbags, sunglasses, phone, etc. Your diamond engagement ring may have an insurance value of $15,000 but you may only be entitled to claim $500. This is also relevant to the Hermes Birkin bag you may have acquired at our Luxury Auction. Specific add on clauses may need to be included.

3. You will only have minimal cover of your jewellery if it is part of your general contents policy.

This is the most important point to remember. MINIMAL coverage is just that, and depending on your policy, you may receive as little as $500. Even if it states you can claim up to $10,000, there are caveats on this statement which limit you to the number of items and often a maximum per item value.

4. Ask your insurer if you have a choice on where you can replace your jewellery.

A VICTORIAN ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BANGLE

I have heard numerous stories of clients claiming on their insurance for

SOLD FOR $10,370 IBP

beautiful handcrafted antique jewellery only to be told they must go to a specific jewellery store as determined by the insurer. Insurance companies may have arrangements with chain stores and it is vital you find out whether you must go to their store of choice or yours before you need to claim.

5. Remember the difference between market and insurance values.

As a savvy Leonard Joel buyer, you may not realise the significant difference between the two, and often the variation is large. A receipt of your purchase is not enough. Insurance companies require a written valuation with a photograph of the piece by a qualified gemmologist and registered jewellery valuer.

Valuations must be updated every two years to ensure you are adequately.

Leonard Joel is happy to assist you with this process.

A ‘FLORAL LEAVES’ DIAMOND BROOCH

BY TIFFANY & CO, JEAN SCHLUMBERGER

SOLD FOR $6,710 IBP

Enquiries Caroline Tickner Jewellery Insurance Valuer 03 8825 5636 caroline.tickner@leonardjoel.com.au

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Consigning

FINE ART 7 JUNE 2016 AT 6.30PM

Frederick McCubbin Study for The Rabbit Burrow c.1910 oil on canvas, 24.5 x 34.5cm Sold for $97,600 IBP

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Art in Balance The fine art seesaw (see our foreword by proprietor John Albrecht) was in perfect balance in our South Yarra rooms on Tuesday evening as connoisseurs carefully bid for their future acquisitions across the traditional, modern and contemporary periods.

With an emerging and younger collector base, naturally focused on “the new” but gradually broadening the scope of their taste, it was pleasing to witness vigorous bidding for not just the new but also the old. Historical works also found strong interest amongst local and international bidders. The auction enjoyed a beautiful period private collection from Melbourne with a small, jewel of a work by Frederick McCubbin (lot 43) that realised $97,600 IBP and represented one of the highest prices ever achieved for a small study by this artist. Historians were also catered for by two very different but nonetheless interesting works; one of local origin and the other from the United Kingdom. Jessie Trail’s Sydney harbour bridge under construction illustration from 1929 (lot 9) whet the appetites of local institutions and collectors alike. The rarity of this artist’s pastel

Jessie Traill

drawing, combined with the historically important Australian subject matter, generated frenzied

The Man with the Ladder (Illustration of Sydney Harbour Bridge) 1929 pastel on paper, 53 x 35cm Sold for $26,840 IBP

bidding, taking it to $26,840 IBP or more than 8 times its low estimate. London came calling via the phones and the internet when Sir William Rothenstein’s compelling self portrait (lot 144) was offered for sale. Discovered in Australia as a long lost work it was “destined” for the United Kingdom and finally sold for $18,300 IBP, more than doubling its low estimate. The Jesse Traill price was also realised for a work on the other end of the current collecting spectrum; Howard Arkley’s work Zappo II from 1988 (lot 144) realised an identical price and fitting too that one of Australia’s greatest contemporary artists realised the highest contemporary price for the evening.

Mid-value collecting between $5,000 and $10,000 was also very strong with auctioneer John Albrecht noting that the “second half of the auction” was the strongest he’d ever witnessed in the fine art category. With a sale rate of 78% by value the auction realised our highest total for two years at $973,020 IBP. If you have historically important works of local or international origin or a contemporary work for consideration, do not hesitate to contact: Enquiries Sophie Ullin, Head of Art 03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 307 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

Sir William Rothenstein

Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist 03 8825 5624 olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au

Self Portrait oil on canvas, 61 x 43cm Sold for $18,300 IBP

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ANNE HALL (BORN 1945) Portrait of John Perceval 1976

SOLD FOR $7,320 IBP

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Anne Hall Rediscovered

Leonard Joel was pleased to offer the Lost Studio of Anne Hall on 3rd March this year. The auction was a rare insight into the studio and mind of one of Australia’s previously overlooked female artists.

Anne is a figure who has remained somewhat mysterious and intriguing to the art world. The ANNE HALL (BORN 1945) Man and Woman 1967

auction has revealed the diversity and intensity of her artistic existence whilst providing a window

SOLD $3,172 IBP

into her private life.

There were several standout lots in the auction including lot 10, Portrait of John Perceval, the artist’s husband, which sold for $7,320 IBP against an estimate range of $3,000-5,000.

The works on paper were well sought after as well, especially lot 169 which sold for an incredible $1,708 IBP against its estimate of $500-700.

A favourite amongst the buyers was the unique set of 7 small panels, lot 22, which reached $2,074 IBP – five times its lower estimate.

ANNE HALL (BORN 1945) Portrait Studies

ANNE HALL (BORN 1945) Portrait Study with Yellow Eye 1966

SOLD FOR $2,074 IBP

SOLD $1,708 IBP

The rediscovery of the studio will surely set a new market for the work of Anne Hall and provide the recognition she so ardently and justly deserved.

Enquiries Olivia Fuller Art Specialist 03 8825 5624 olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au

ANNE HALL (BORN 1945) The Performing Pigs 1972

SOLD FOR $4,392 IBP

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Consigning

JEWELS 6 JUNE 2016

AN ANTIQUE ITALIAN ETRSICAN STYLE MICRO MOSAIC BROOCH Depicting two swans in oval setting, within an open diamond shape setting, stamped verso with the crossed keys of the Vatican. $4,000 - 6,000

ANTIQUE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT WATCH The open face watch with case incrusted with sapphires and old cut diamonds. Suspended from a ‘Fler de leis’ brooch fitting. $7,000 - 9,000

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

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Leonard Joel Fine Jewellery is currently accepting entries for the June auction catalogue.

With some important and rare pieces already consigned, it will be a strong and diverse offering.

A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING the brilliant cut diamond weighing 3cts in a bezel setting. $18,000 - 26,000

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A KASHMIR SAPPHIRE The loose rectangular step cut deep blue sapphire of 2.28cts and accompanied by a GSL laboratory certificate. $16,000 - 24,000

Jewellery Auction Fever A BELLE EPOQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE

SOLD FOR $5,612 IBP

The call bird seemed to be lot 1, the stunning pair of Edwardian diamond chandelier drop earrings were much sought after and eventually purchased for $4,636 IBP. It was a case of auction fever with the largest number of internet, telephone and absentee bidding that we have ever experienced.

Traditional in room buyers came out in force as well, and why not? The Leonard Joel Jewellery department prides itself on the quality and variety of Fine Jewels that we present at every auction.

Lot 68A was no exception. A late comer to the auction, this impressive 4.09ct impressive ruby ring with an additional 3.60cts of diamonds was purchased for $43,920 IBP. With coloured stones in

A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN DIAMOND SET CHANDELIER EARRINGS

favour with buyers, a pair of fine Colombian drop

SOLD FOR $4,636 IBP

earrings surrounded by GIA certified diamonds, lot 120, was also enthusiastically purchased for $36,600 IBP and were taken home immediately as a special gift.

With diamonds ever popular, lot 61, a rare 4.63ct old European cut diamond sold for $34,160 IBP, whilst an outstanding diamond necklace from the ‘Belle Époque’ era sold for a sensational $5,612 IBP showing the high level of interest in good quality antique jewellery.

AN IMPRESSIVE RUBY AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING

SOLD FOR $43,920 IBP

Jade proved a popular choice towards the end of the auction. A Type ‘A’ Jadeite ring, lot 384, sold for an outstanding $4,392 IBP. We are now consigning for our June round of Melbourne and Sydney auctions.

AN IMPRESSIVE SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING

SOLD FOR $34,160 IBP

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

A FINE PAIR OF COLOMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS

SOLD FOR $36,600 IBP

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The Graham Geddes Collection: Classical Revival

The Graham Geddes collection held onsite on Sunday 20th March has redefined the trends for 2016, reclaiming classical and architectural items for those with a sense of nostalgia.

Mr Geddes’ iconic style offered clients rarely found items such as lot 98, a large 18th Century tapestry

which

fetched

$12,200

IBP

under

the hammer, along with lot 337 a regency overmantel mirror, which held interest over the sum of $11,590 IBP. As always items of Chinese origin were swept away on the day including lot 841, an impressive pair of Yuan Dynasty stone rams which found a home at $6,100 IBP, and lot 389 a Tang Dynasty grooming lady found a new collection at $21,960 IBP. Other items of interest during the auction were the architectural items highly prized by Mr Geddes,

A REGENCY GILT WOOD WALL MIRROR

SOLD FOR $11,590 IBP

such as lot 1267, a large registered two tier fountain selling for well over $15,000 IBP and lot 1270 a pair of Coade stone urns which was chased to $8,540 IBP by three bidders in the room.

A PAIR OF ANTIQUE LATE 19TH CENTURY COADE STONE URNS ON BASES

SOLD FOR $8,540 IBP

Enquiries Chiara Curcio Classic Furniture & Objects Specialist 03 8825 5635 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

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A LARGE WOVEN IDYLIC WALL TAPESTRY, 18TH CENTURY

SOLD FOR $12,200 IBP

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Jewellery Appraisal at Leonard Joel For most people, the joy of acquiring jewellery and estimating its value is vastly more difficult than the purchasing and valuing of a piece of furniture or objet d’art. The quality of a gem or the workmanship in a fine piece of jewellery can be difficult to ascertain and there are some technical skills to be employed.

At

Leonard

Joel,

we

have

experts

with

gemmological and diamond grading qualifications as well as being National Valuers of jewellery. The jewellery team at Leonard Joel also have significant years of experience with the valuing and selling of jewellery at auction.

Individuals wishing to sell jewellery should have confidence in the ability of the appraiser to: • Identify gems and their quality accurately, • Place the jewellery in a historical context and price it accordingly, • Recognise designer pieces, both marked and unmarked, • Understand

market

trends

through

their

knowledge, experience and analysis of the current market, • Trust that that the response will be ethical, honest and informed.

The valuers at Leonard Joel uphold these standards and thus clients feel confident in the appraisals made for their consigned pieces. In extension, buyers can be equally confident in the pieces they are purchasing.

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

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Chanel in demand!

The first Luxury auction for 2016 was a stellar success. The petite offering which sold 92% by value, reflected the ongoing enthusiasm in this category. Delighted purchasers were impatient to collect their items and take them to their new homes.

Demand was particularly high for the classic Chanel, a luxury brand synonymous with style and timeless quality. In particular, lot 39, a Chanel woollen jacket, sold for $1,464 IBP. Lot 32, a classic always popular 2.55 quilted handbag, sold for $2,318 IBP. A Chanel tote, lot 15, which attracted much attention during viewing, was purchased by an ecstatic buyer for $2,074 IBP. Other highlights included lot 103, a luxurious fully stranded dark ranch mink coat which sold for $4,148 IBP in anticipation of the cooler winter months ahead.

Lot 1, a Hobo Mahina by Louis Vuitton which achieved $2,318 IBP was a terrific start to the auction.

We are now accepting consignments for our next Luxury auction on the 4th of June. Contact Amanda Saini for more information and a complimentary verbal market appraisal.

A JACKET BY CHANEL

SOLD FOR $1,464 IBP

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A PAIR OF EARRINGS BY CHANEL

Amanda Saini Luxury Co-ordinator 03 8825 5645 amanda.saini@leonardjoel.com.au

SOLD FOR $390 IBP

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A 2.55 HANDBAG BY CHANEL

SOLD FOR $2,318 IBP

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THEMATIC AUCTIONS Auction

Auction

Auction

Collectables & Australiana

The Richard Boland Collection

The Silk Road Selection

Thursday 14th April - 12pm

Thursday 28th April - 10am

Tuesday 3rd May - 6.30pm

HORNBY DUBLO 3-RAIL EDG18 GOODS SET $140 - 220

MARIE TUCK (1866-1947) Family with Lamb, oil on canvas, 65 x 57cm $4,500 - 6,500

VIEWING 20 April 9am - 8pm, 21 - 22 April 9am - 5pm 25 - 26 April 9am - 5pm, 27 April 9am - 8pm

Enquiries

Enquiries

Enquiries

Bethany McGougan, Collectables Specialist

Maggie Skelton, Manager, Art Salon

Ryan Parle, Furniture Assistant

03 8825 5625 | bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5630 | maggie.skelton@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5614 | ryan.parle@leonardjoel.com.au

Consigning

Consigning

Consigning

Specialist Prints & Photography

Interiors & Jewellery

Luxury Saturday 4th June - 1pm

2016

Thursday 26th May - 11.30am

A JPG BIRKIN SHOULDER BAG BY HERMES

SOLD FOR $7,930 IBP

DAVID LARWILL (1956-2011) Couple II, coloured etching 13/30

VIEW WEDNESDAY, AUCTION THURSDAY

SOLD FOR $488 IBP

Enquiries

Enquiries

Enquiries

Amanda Saini, Luxury Co-ordinator

Maggie Skelton, Manager, Art Salon

Dominic Kavanagh, Manager Weekly Furniture

03 8825 5645 | amanda.saini@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5630 | maggie.skelton@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5632 | dom.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au

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London Auction DREWEATTS & BLOOMSBURY FINE PAINTINGS WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL 2016, 10AM

34 Charles Martin Powell (1775-1824) Boats at the shore £1,200-1,800

181 Circle of Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840) Two figures in a landscape with waterfall and mill £​500-700​

38 English School, “Davie” (19th century) Young washerwoman £700–1,000

55 Manner of Gaetano Gandolfi (1734-1802) Head study of a tonsured, bearded saint ​£300–500

45 Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) Tattenham Corner, Epsom Derby £4,000–6,000

14 Julie Guyot (fl. 1800s) Nasturtium in a glass vase with grapes and greengages on a stone ledge; Estimate £3000–5000

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