LEONARD, issue 49, May 2016

ISSUE 49 MAY 2016

ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS MELBOURNE

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SYDNEY

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LONDON

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

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

Our Team

Our Offices

John Albrecht

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

ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS MELBOURNE

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Issue 49 Cover

Robert Williams

Millie McMahon

Specialist Jewels & Objets D’Art

Specialist, Art, Sydney

& Single Owner Collections, Sydney

02 9362 9045

02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106

millie.mcmahon@leonardjoel.com.au

LOT 251 A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED GLASS SEAL CLARET JUG ALEXANDER CRICHTON / LONDON / 1882 $15,000 - 25,000

robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

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

Ryan Parle

Maxine Winning

Bethany Mc Gougan

Specialist, Art

Manager, Interiors Furniture

Manager, Object, Books & Collectables

Manager & Specialist, Collectables

03 8825 5630

03 8825 5614

03 8825 5604

03 8825 5625

maggie.skelton@leonardjoel.com.au

ryan.parle@leonardjoel.com.au

maxine.winning@leonardjoel.com.au

bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au

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Senior Photographer

Adam Obradovic Photographer

Forthcoming Auctions

“Rare, unique and original since 1919”

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

Specialist Rugs Saturday 7th May 2016 – 2pm HAWTHORN TOWN HALL

Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects Sunday 15th May 2016 – 12pm MELBOURNE

Collectables Thursday 19th May 2016 – 12pm MELBOURNE

The Alan Boxer Collection of Aboriginal Art, Books & Music Thursday 19th May 2016 – 6pm 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 27th June 2016 – 6pm SYDNEY

Modern Design Thursday 28th July 2016 – 6pm MELBOURNE

Luxury Saturday 3rd September 2016 – 1pm MELBOURNE

The Ron Barassi Collection Sunday 4th September 2016 – 2pm AN IMPRESSIVE NEPHRITE AND GILT BRONZE CENSOR INSET WITH CORAL CABOCHONS

MELBOURNE

SOLD FOR $39,040

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

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1964 Melbourne Football Club woollen match jumper, Number 31.

Estimate upon request

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PROVENANCE PERFECT Provenance is one of those elegant- often enhances the value of the item in is perfect or near perfect it is to be through to that sporting item purporting when it suits us, to describe the ownership Complete

to have belonged to a legend!

cherished.

sounding words that we auctioneers use, question. provenance

is

ideal

but I began thinking about this concept with Provenance perfect for me is available

and exhibition history of a work of art or the reality is that most items that find reference to The Ron Barassi Collection at The Ron Barassi Collection because similar item. Think of provenance as a their way to auction do not enjoy the scheduled

for

auction

at

Leonard there is complete connectivity between

piece of string. Sometimes firmly and equivalent of a perfect “family tree”. So Joel in September this year. And the the identity, the collection, the auction convincingly connecting history with the often ownership is “gappy”, exhibition nature of provenance becomes even and the new owner who bids at this work of art in question and sometimes history or at least gallery/purchase origin more meaningful within this category auction. Such perfect provenance is rare not. The more soundly connected the is missing and we auctioneers are left of

sporting

memorabilia

when

we at auction but I am thrilled that it will

more valuable that history is; both in with more often than not research that consider just how many items of sporting be delivered to every bidder and every terms of the significance to be attached time and deadlines do not permit us to memorabilia inhabit the sporting world; collector in September this year. to that information and the fact that it undertake. That is why when provenance from the autograph on a piece of paper

JOHN ALBRECHT, MANAGING DIRECTOR LEONARD JOEL

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COL HUTCHINSON SPECIAL CURATOR

Colin “Col” Hutchinson is a veteran statistician, most notably in the Victorian/ Australian Football League in the sport of Australian Football. He was the AFL’s official historian from 1992 until around 2005. Since then he has been the AFL History and Statistics consultant.

A part of the AFLPA, Hutchinson provides interesting

statistics

on

football

to

newspapers and media outlets. He is the author of several books including a history of the Geelong Football Club (Cats’ tales: the Geelong Football Club, 1897–1983) and The AFL footy quiz book.

The last time Hutchinson missed seeing a live Geelong Football Club game was in 1963, almost 1,200 games ago.

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Auction Announcement

THE RON BARASSI COLLECTION 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 Leonard Joel is honoured to have

was the coach of two premierships at

that. This is an important collection of

been chosen by Ron Barassi in his 80th

Carlton and two at North Melbourne

extraordinary Australian significance

year for the dispersal of his important

– including their first ever. He laid

and will be curated as a collection

collection

sporting

the foundations of future success

for all Australians. Not just a sporting

and related memorabilia. Already

at Melbourne and later the Sydney

collection and certainly not just an

more than 600 items have been

Swans.

coaching

auction. We know how important this

inventoried with more to come with

career, Barassi was an innovator,

collection is to Australian football

the collection traversing items from

constantly seeking a winning edge,

and sporting enthusiasts and we

Ron’s playing and coaching career,

a new coaching method, a different

have every intention of ensuring this

his father’s playing career, items from

perspective. This is evident through

extraordinary project is managed with

other players and periods and related

his extensive research of international

the reverence it deserves and the

sporting memorabilia and items of

coaching methods and techniques in

accessibility Ron Barassi wants.

interest. This is a collection of national

many sports.

of

football,

Throughout

his

VFL premiership medal awarded to Ron Barassi Snr posthumously in 1941.

Estimate upon request

The collection has an early estimated

significance offering a unique glimpse into a bygone football era and the

Throughout his life, Ron Barassi has

value of $500,000 - $1,000,000 and

inquisitive mind of an extraordinary

collected enthusiastically and broadly.

most items have never come to public

player and revolutionary coach.

The various items clearly indicate

auction

interests stretching far beyond football

garments, mementos from games,

In 1953, Ron started his senior football

into various other sports, history,

documents,

career, spending his next twelve years

psychology and business. Each aspect

and printed memorabilia present a

with the Demons. He played in six

of his career and personal interests are

veritable walk through not just the

premierships with the club. The No. 31

represented through the memorabilia,

playing and coaching life of Ron

became synonymous with courage,

awards and iconic personal mementos

Barassi and the Barassi family but

determination and inspiration.

spanning his entire life.

also through the lives and moments

before.

Medals,

playing

photography,

letters

of other clubs, sports and fields of endeavour.”

In an unprecedented move which

“When I first visited the collection

shocked the football world, Barassi left

I entered with the view that this was an

Melbourne Football Club for Carlton

exciting sporting collection but I left

John Albrecht, Managing Director of

in 1965 to play and coach. Barassi

realising that it was much more than

Leonard Joel

Tobruk siege 1941 medal, issued by the Rats of Tobruk association in 1977.

Estimate upon request

“A collection for all Australians” 1960’s Football boots bearing Ron Barassi signature logos.

Estimate upon request

Enquiries Bethany Mc Gougan, Manager & Specialist, Collectables 03 8825 5625 bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au

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Auction

THE ALAN BOXER COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL ART, BOOKS & MUSIC 19 MAY 2016 AT 6PM

KATIE KEMARRE Bush Flowers II 2005 acrylic on linen Estimate upon request

Melbourne Auction Thursday 19 May at 6pm 333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141

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Melbourne Viewing Saturday 14 May 10am-5pm Sunday 15 May 10am-5pm Monday 16 May By Appointment Tuesday 17 May By Appointment Wednesday 18 May 9am-8pm Thursday 19 May 10am-3pm

Enquiries Sophie Ullin, Head of Art

Lucy Foster, Art Specialist

03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 307 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5630 lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au

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Alan Boxer was a true collector in every sense of the word. Whether it was books, albums or artwork, everything was meticulously displayed, catalogued and enjoyed. His world was his collection and his collection was his world.

Always expanding, updating and adding it was a dynamic achievement, never static or staid.

Everything had to work harmoniously together.

A WORK BY A HERMANNSBURG POTTER Lyerrtjina terracotta and underglazes 34cm high approx Estimate upon request

BERYLINE MUNG Untitled 2010 ochre on canvas Estimate upon request

MAYAPU ELSIE THOMAS Two fella bin sit down there.

Water bin come down there acrylic on canvas Estimate upon request

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ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS 15 MAY 2016 AT 12PM

336 UKIYO-E SCHOOL, A JAPANESE FOUR PANEL TABLE SCENE EDO PERIOD, CIRCA 1800 $2,000-3,000

Melbourne Auction Sunday 15 May 2016 at 12pm 333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141

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Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 11 May 9am-8pm Thursday 12 May 10am-4pm Friday 13 May 10am-4pm Saturday 14 May 10am-5pm Sunday 15 May 10am-11.30am

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

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

Connoisseurship at the Fore The overarching theme for the May Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects auction is one of connoisseurship: every collection represented in the auction contains high quality examples of their respective categories, meticulously collected over generations and acquired from some of the best known retailers in Australia and overseas.

The

current catalogue also includes one of the finest offerings of silver to feature in a Leonard Joel auction in recent years, with presentation pieces very much to the fore. One particularly notable example is the Victorian silver mounted novelty claret jug in the form of a seal, by Alexander Crichton.

In and of itself a desirable piece, given the current demand for Crichton’s ‘zoomorphic’ creations, this

245 A GOLD 1933 AUCKLAND CUP AND COVER $6,000 - 8,000

example is lent an extra significance through its presentation inscription, stating that it was a gift from the Frankston Bowling Club to Major General Harold William Grimwade in 1937. Its collectable appeal aside, if nothing else, the claret jug can’t help but invoke a nostalgia for a bygone era when truly exquisite gifts were bestowed upon highly regarded citizens!

Closer to home, the 1853 ‘First Hunt Steeplechase Trophy’ will be offered for the first time in 163 years, and only a few blocks from where it was originally presented. Won by colonial pioneer Alexander McLean Hunt’s ‘Benedict’, the race took place at the former Prahran Course, which was located in the precinct between what is now Toorak Road and Fawkner Park.

Few

collections

in

this

auction

represent

251 A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED GLASS SEAL CLARET JUG ALEXANDER CRICHTON / LONDON / 1882 $15,000 - 25,000

connoisseurship better than that of the late SaraJean ‘Sally’ Dilena. A pioneer in the Melbourne manufacture and retail of American confectionary in the 1950s and 60s, Sally’s innate entrepreneurship and commercial drive co-existed with her passion for collecting.

She was a regular purchaser at

the Melbourne antique auctions and a valued customer of well-known retailers such as Kozminsky Galleries, on Bourke Street in Melbourne – so much so that she frequently understated the real cost of her purchases to her enquiring husband!

Her discerning eye is evident throughout her collection, particularly in the high quality selection of silver, many pieces in their original retail boxes.

As with previous auctions of this type, our aim has been to place emphasis on the personal context of the objects on offer, separate from notions of market value.

We trust that you will enjoy the

collections presented here and the stories behind them.

Guy Cairnduff, Head of Classic Furniture & Objects

459 A RARE SET OF FOUR GEORGE II CAST SILVER CANDLESTICKS, WITH ADDITIONAL LATER CAST DRIP PANS MAKER’S MARKS ON CANDLESTICKS RUBBED / LONDON / CIRCA 1739 $15,000 - 20,000

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Auction

JEWELS 6 JUNE 2016 AT 6PM

AN IMPRESSIVE DIAMOND NECKLACE SET WITH MARQUISE AND ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS IN 18CT WHITE GOLD. $60,000 - 80,000

Melbourne Auction Monday 6 June 2016 at 6pm 333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141

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Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 1 June 9am-8pm Thursday 2 June 10am-4pm Friday 3 June 10am-4pm Saturday 4 June 10am-5pm Sunday 5 June 10am-5pm

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

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

The mark of exquisite quality When considering purchasing jewellery at auction it is important to carefully inspect the piece and try to identify any hallmarks, signatures or stamps it may carry. It is important to check over the entire piece carefully as the marks may be hidden in obscure places. The more common places are for example on the inside of a ring shank, on the back of a piece or on the clasp. Many pieces even of the highest quality are very often unmarked. However when they are marked, it can reveal a great deal of detail and history about the piece.

There is a multitude of different marks that may be found and a great deal of useful information can be ascertained. For example English hallmarks give the exact year the piece was assayed and the type and purity of the metal. Standard marks reveal the purity of the metal, such as 750 for 18ct gold, 925 for sterling silver. Georg Jensen has particular stamps for certain periods of manufacture.

Many jewellers and houses will sign their items and may include a design reference number. This provides brand identification and shows pride in manufacture. These marks can reveal valuable information such as how many were produced and the original price. Things like stamped design references must always be checked to see that they match the original. Questions such as who commissioned a piece can still be problematic but the marks can identify the craftsman who made the piece and the bigger houses keep extensive records, especially for the bespoke pieces commissioned by famous clients. If the signature of a famous house such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari or Cartier appears, but the manufacture is not up to their standard, the piece must be very closely examined.

Using the marks to research and verify the piece means its history is not lost and this research can add significantly to the rarity and appeal of an item at auction.

AN ART DECO JADEITE AND DIAMOND PENDANT The carved jadeite panel of translucent green depicting a phoenix, surmounted by a diamond set bail in platinum. $6,000 - 8,000

All of the afore mentioned designers will be offered in our upcoming June Jewels auction. There will be a number of pieces that will be in extremely high demand due to their construction, beauty and rarity made unmistakably apparent by their significant marks. We have a rare Art Deco Cartier moonstone and diamond bracelet offered for sale. We are also offering a micro mosaic brooch with the crossed keys of the Vatican stamped verso and an antique sapphire and diamond pendant watch, to name a few with many other famous houses including Chopard, and closer to home, Paspaley.

At Leonard Joel our team of specialists, gemologists, registered valuers, and qualified staff would be happy to assist with any questions you may have about the marks on a piece you are considering.

If you would like a free market appraisal of your item please contact Alana Mission on (03) 8825 5607or alana.mission@leonardjoel.com.au. There is also a walk in service with a specialist available on Mondays and Fridays.

For a retail replacement value to update insurance or if you are curious as to your item’s current value, please contact Caroline Tickner at caroline.tickner@leonardjoel.com.au. Caroline is a highly qualified specialist

A ETRUSCAN REVIVAL MICRO MOSAIC BROOCH The pierced lozenge shaped panel having a central oval section depicting two white swans on a lake amongst bullrushes with a red skyline, offset by four diamond shaped panels, set with white flowers on a blue background, stamped verso with crossed keys, all mounted in 18ct gold, circa 1860. $4,000 - $6,000.

and conducts retail replacement valuations by appointment.

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

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Auction

FINE ART 7 JUNE 2016 AT 6.30PM

Roma M. Higgins A Stroll through the Park oil on composition board $1,200 - 1,800

Melbourne Auction Tuesday 7 June 2016 at 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141

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Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 1 June 9am-8pm Thursday 2 June 10am-4pm Friday 3 June 10am-4pm Saturday 4 June 10am-5pm Sunday 5 June 10am-5pm Monday 6 June 10am-4pm Tuesday 7 June 10am-4pm

Enquiries Sophie Ullin, Head of Art

Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist

03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 307 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

03 8825 5624 olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au

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Resale Royalties: what you need to know!

What is Resale Royalties?

The Artist’s Resale Royalty Scheme was established on 9 June 2010 so that artists can receive royalties on certain resales of their work. Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) has been appointed by the government to monitor and collect these royalties.

How do you know if Resale Royalties is applicable?

Under the scheme it is applicable if: • It is a commercial resale of an artwork that was acquired after 8 June 2010.

• The artwork is valued over $1000 (including GST) • If all points are in accordance, a 5% royalty (including GST) is payable.

How does this affect you and who pays?

FOR SELLERS: When you consign an item with Leonard Joel you will fill out a consignment form. On this form you will need to declare, as the seller, whether you purchased any of the items consigned after 8 June 2010. If yes, you may then be asked by a Leonard Joel staff member to provide provenance information to support this.

It currently appears on our consignment form as below:

Robert Dickerson Geisha pastel, 28 x 19cm $2,500 - 3,500

FOR BUYERS: If the items is applicable under the Resaly Royalties act, this symbol will appear after the lot number.

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The presence of this symbol, under Leonard Joel’s Conditions of Business, indicates to the buyer of that item that the Royalty of 5% (including GST) is payable on the hammer price in addition to the Buyer’s Premium.

For more information see the Resale Royalties

Enquiries website at www.resaleroyalty.org.au Sophie Ullin, Head of Art 03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 307 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

Peter Smets

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

Recycle 3 oil on canvas, 50 x 60cm $1,800 - 2,800

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Now Consigning

JEWELS, OBJETS D’A RT & FINE ART 27 JUNE 2016

AN IMPORTANT AFRICAN FIGURAL CEREMONIAL TERAKOTTA VESSEL, POSSIBLY CAMEROON $600 - 800

Featuring the Collection of John Van der Meulen

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Boutique-style offering

Leonard Joel is pleased to offer the collection of John Van der Meulen as part of our Specialist Jewels, Objets D’Art & Single Owner Collections auction to be held on 27 June in Sydney. This boutique-style collection mirrors John’s scholarly interest

in

ethnographic

decorative

arts,

amassed during the decades from 1950-1970 as he worked across West Africa, Indonesia, Borneo and South East Asia. John worked for the United Nations where he eventually became the Head of the United Nations Food & Agricultural Organisation. He then went on to hold a senior position with the FAO in India during the 1970s.

John travelled far and wide to many of the world’s remote areas, even receiving a personal invitation to visit Bhutan in 1971. His epic overland journey from Italy to India was a major source of treasures, the collection including rare carpets, Indo-Portuguese pieces, brass, carvings and rare Indian wall hangings and artefacts. After YORUBA MALE TWIN FIGURE, NIGERIA EARLY 20TH CENTURY WITH ANTIQUITY BEADS $500 - 700

his intrepid travels John spent the 1980s in Italy before crossing the oceans to settle in Australia for the rest of his retirement.

With items of African, Asia, Indian and European descent (to name but a few), highlights of the remarkable collection include an important 19th century Indian Phad, an Ivory Coast Senufo figural bowl bearer, a Yoruba Ibeji male figure, a Bambara antelope headdress, Ch’wara Mali, a 14th century Sawankhalok celadon bowl, a Tang pot, a late Ming green glaze pot, a 17th century Swatow dish from Kwantung and an important Jacobean oak coffer.

Leonard Joel Sydney will continue to consign for their 27 June auction until 13 May. If you have any similar pieces that you wish to consign or a single owner collection that you wish to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact us.

A RARE ASHANTI “KUDUO” BRONZE VESSEL GHANA $700 - 1,000

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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Auction

THE RICHARD BOLAND COLLECTION 3 MAY 2016 AT 6.30PM

DORRIT BLACK (1891-1951) Black Swans linocut 33/50, 23.5 x 32cm $10,000 - 15,000

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 Specialist, Art 03 8825 5630 maggie.skelton@leonardjoel.com.au

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The Richard Boland Collection is a 40 year celebration of a passionate commitment to South Australian artists of the modern era.

Many of these artists have been under-recognised for too long and this collection will offer renewed context and lend insights to an important, somewhat overlooked era and region in our art history.

ROBERT RICHMOND CAMPBELL (1902-1972) Park Street, Sydney oil on board, 54 x 40cm $5,000 - 7,000

MARGARET PRESTON (1875-1963) Lorikeets, 1925 hand coloured woodcut, 24.5 x 24.5cm $15,000 - 20,000

S. MARTIN (20TH CENTURY) The Studio oil on canvas, 61 x 305cm $700 - 900

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Now Consigning

MODERN DESIGN S O U R C I N G I N T E R N AT I O N A L & D E S I G N E R P I E C E S

28 JULY AT 6PM

DON BROWN WALL LIGHTS FOR BECO

SOLD FOR $1,794 IBP

GIANCARLO PERETTI ‘DILEMMA’ COAT RACK / LADDER FOR CASTILIA

SOLD FOR $915 IBP

LE CORBUSIER LC3 ARMCHAIR FOR CASSINA

SOLD FOR $1,830 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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A shifting market

The April Modern Design auction was a cracker, with some outstanding results reflecting the shifting market in mid-century furniture.

Highlights included a sectional black laquered 1930s Modernist cabinet with an estimate of $1,000 - $1,500 selling for $7,500 IBP. The very cool Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Mimosa side table realised $2,684 IBP. However, the most exciting selling point of the night was a rare collection of Walter Burley Griffin chairs designed in 1917 for Newman College, University of Melbourne, Parkville. Interestingly the chairs sold to varying bidders, both in room and on the phone. A single chair alone doubled its estimate selling for $6,100 IBP. This significant collection of chairs reflects the relevance of Australian post-modernism, and its importance in the history of Australian furniture.

WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN CHAIR FROM NEWMAN COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

SOLD FOR $6,100 IBP

Enquiries Anna Grassham

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

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Auction

SPECIALIST PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHY 26 MAY 2016 AT 11.30AM

AFTER HENRI MARTISSE Portrait lithograph, 30 x 21cm $200 – 400

Melbourne Auction Thursday 26 May 2016 at 11.30am

Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 25 May 9am-8pm

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

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Bringing together Australian and international graphics of various techniques, ranging from early 19th century hand coloured engravings on natural history to modern and contemporary screen prints and lithographs.

WENCESLAUS HOLLAR Portrait (After Holbein) etching, 10cm diameter $100 - $200

DOROTHY BRAUND The Journey screenprint, 15.5 x 10cm $80-$120

Clifton Pugh Lesser Bilby (1989) coloured etching, 24.5 x 16.5cm $100 - $200

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ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD Gold is one of the most precious metals

FINENESS

which are derived by mixing gold with

Gold lined – cheaper and thinner

in the world. Since the earliest days

Since ancient times the purity of gold

other metals to produce an alloy which

version of gold filled used in Victorian

of man, it has been admired, molded,

has been defined by the term Carat, 24

is a mixture of two or more metals.

times of mass produced jewellery.

shaped, and worn as a symbol of wealth

Carat is regarded as pure gold which is

Throughout history, most people have

Pinchbeck– used in Victorian times with

and good taste. Earliest archaeological

24 parts of 24 are gold. Gold purity may

preferred the colour of gold jewellery to

brass and 12-15% zinc.

findings show highly sophisticated gold

also be described by its fineness, which

remain close to that of pure gold itself,

Leonard Joel is well qualified in

art objects and jewellery discovered by

is the amount of pure gold in parts per

and so most jewellery has historically

identifying all of these gold compositions,

archaeologists in the Royal Tombs at

1000. For example, a gold ring of 22

been made using yellow gold alloys

and has specialist knowledge in what to

Ur, in what is now Southern Iraq, dating

carats containing 916 fine gold has 916

such as copper and silver. Other

look for when buying and selling gold

back to around 3000 BC. Similarly,

parts (91.6%) gold and 84 parts (8.4 %)

common components are nickel, zinc,

and verify what you have. Remember

goldsmiths of the Chavin civilization

of other base metals. It is important to

and palladium to produce white alloys.

that not everything stamped as gold is

in Peru were making ornaments by

remember the more gold content the

hammering and embossing gold by

softer the piece of jewellery.

always gold. Consideration must also A FEW GOLD TRICKS FOR THE

be given to heft, smell, finish and wear.

UNWARY

We are always well informed of gold

Gold comes in a number of different

Below is some of the terminology used

trends, markets and prices. We have

The romance and lure of gold is

carats – 8CT 9CT, 10CT, 12CT 14CT,

to describe gold jewellery that is not

many clients who buy well- made gold

enhanced by its historic use as a

15CT, 18CT, 22CT, 24CT. Sometimes

quite what it seems.

jewellery for investment purposes, often

storehouse of wealth. Gold’s value is

they may be stamped with their carat

Gold front and back – this is often seen

only paying a fraction above the base

intrinsic. Its value is a measure of the

weight sometimes their purity. Gold

on lockets when the front and back or

gold price, they are able to purchase

true wealth and the stability of national

stamping

outside of the locket is gold but the

something that can be worn and

currencies the world over. Throughout

and standard that helps identify the

inside is plated.

enjoyed and yet still holds or increases

history,

have

pureness of the gold. However not all

Gold plating – the items is made of

value. It is difficult to think of any other

become worthless or devalued, yet gold

items are stamped with the carat of gold

base metal with a thin layer of gold over

commodity that possesses such beauty

has remained an international currency.

which is where gold testing comes into

the top.

and rarity yet practicality.

place. This is done either by acid testing

Silver gilt – the item is made of silver

This precious metal cannot be created or

or more recently by XRF testing in which

with thin layers of gold over the top.

Caroline Tickner

destroyed or altered. It forever remains

the exact chemical composition and

Rolled gold – layer of gold is rolled onto

Jewellery Insurance Valuer

one of the most liquid investments

make up of a piece can be determined.

the sheet of metal such as copper like

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Sheffield plate.

caroline.tickner@leonardjoel.com.au

1200 BC.

numerous

currencies

is

a

worldwide

process

with no geographic boundaries. Gold is bought, sold, traded, and stored in

ALLOYS

Gold filled- base metal with gold sheets

most parts of the world.

Gold comes in many different colours

soldered to each side.

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Thursday 19th May 2016 - 12pm

A BAKHTIAR RUG ORIGIN: PERSIA SOLD FOR $610 IBP

HOUSE OF WAX (1953) HALF SHEET FILM POSTER $260 - $340

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Saturday 4th June - 1pm

JOHN GOULD, CUVIERS PODAGUS ORIGINAL HAND COLOURED LITHOGRAPH, 54 x 36cm $500 - 700

A JPG BIRKIN SHOULDER BAG BY HERMES

SOLD FOR $7,930 IBP

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9 A Chinese double ‘Ancestor portrait’, 19th century £600-800

3 A large Chinese red lacquer ‘Dragon’ stand, 19th or 20th century £300-500

18 A Chinese Ming-type gilt-lacquered bronze figure of a Buddha £2,000–3,000

36 A Chinese Cloisonné enamel incense set for the Islamic market £3,000-5,000

24 A Chinese inlaid bronze of a mythical winged beast, Warring States style £800-1,200

49 A Chinese Export Lacquer Fan , 19th century £600–800

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