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BEWARE THE CHERRY-PICKING AUCTION HOUSE Up until the mid 1980s Auctionland in about selling things. Some good came of through an auction house that specialised long as it is fresh to the market, desirable, Australia was a lovely old-fashioned affair that – better service standards, more expert only in art or mostly in art. There were only well priced and sensibly marketed. But for dominated by Leonard Joel in Melbourne advice, elegant marketing and presentation seventeen Jeffrey Smart oil paintings offered me it proved something else; that fracturing a and Lawsons in Sydney. These were the and an expanded economy for the buying at auction that year and Amanda Addams collection, separating the less expensive from grand days of the full-service auction house and selling of beautiful things. But one thing Auctions had one of the finest early works the more expensive, is unnecessary, disrupts that provided every solution for every client. that has been lost to a degree in all this is the for auction. The estimate was an attractive the soul of the collection and in the process If you had special things they found their fact that an auction house can be everything $100,000 - $150,000; it was an accurate denies every item the intense public interest way to a catalogue, if you had inexpensive to everyone and still be expert, elegant and estimate and certainly not undervalued. a complete single collection generates. There things they found their way to a very busy successful at transacting everything. Too Melbourne and Sydney were abuzz about are auctioneers that will tell you that they but interesting weekly auction and if you many sellers and buyers today have fallen this work that had not been seen for many only want one thing and that that’s because had a collection that was unique or valuable for the slick marketing that suggests to them decades and everyone was wondering they have the best forum for the sale of that enough you could have your own auction. that specialist auction houses are their only “would it sell and what would it bring”? It valuable item but I suspect it is more to do What you could also be guaranteed was that option and that “fracturing” a dispersal finally realised $336,255, more than tripling with laziness and a state of mind that still the auctioneer would not cherry-pick and between multiple auction houses generates a its low estimate and wait for it; it was the believes there is a better way than a fullleave you with items they did not want and better result. On the 13th of April 2008 a very second highest price for Jeffrey Smart for the service auction house; I’m a little biased but further time and effort that you would have interesting thing occurred in Auctionland year and the highest price for an early period my position is that there isn’t. rather not spent finding another auction – Amanda Addams Auctions in Bulleen, work for that year, maybe for all time. So house to sell the other items. In the mid 1980s Victoria had an early work by Jeffrey Smart, what’s this got to do with full-service auction John Albrecht, Managing Director for Robert Bleakley (an industry idol of mine) The Bather, Bondi 1962, for auction. I can houses and single collections? Something Leonard Joel came to town with the Sotheby’s name in his imagine the other auctioneers now saying that is rather counterintuitive but I believe briefcase and began re-writing the Australian then to their clients that it shouldn’t have a fact. The sale of this Smart proved that it auction landscape and how people thought been sold there; that it should have been sold doesn’t matter where you sell something as

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Thinking of Selling?

From Single Items to Collections

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Tailored Trust and Estate Services

If you have a single item or collection you Leonard Joel has a long and distinguished wish to sell, the Leonard Joel team of spe- history of assisting both trust companies and cialists can guide you through the entire val- executors with the dispersal of important

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uation and auction process. We can provide collections. We provide fiduciaries (lawyers,

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no less than thirteen categories of auction to with a complete suite of services to manage

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of catalogue auctions in Australia. Leon- of large and small estates. Our services are

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market valuations for the entire spectrum and dispersal of fine art, antiques, jewel-

you with experts across all collecting fields, trust officers, accountants and executors) select from and the most expansive calendar accurately and successfully the dispersal ard Joel specialists conduct insurance and specially designed to aid in the appraisal of clients - private collectors, corporations, lery, objet d’art, collectables, books & manu-

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ties are advised by our valuers and special-

Our specialists are now sourcing single items and collections for the following categories:

Australian and International Art

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MODERN DESIGN

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Fine Jewellery and Wristwatches Pre-Owned Luxury Classic Objects and Furniture Modern Design

classic furniture, objects

Single Owner Collections

& design

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Manchester UNITY BUILDING

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Collectable Toys and Sporting Memorabilia Militaria Books and Manuscripts

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

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Modern Design Auction

Sunday 7th October 2012 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Monthly Toy Auction

Thursday 11th October 2012 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Antiquarian & Art Book Auction

Thursday 11th October 2012 – 12pm

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Aboriginal Art Auction

Thursday 25th October 2012 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Collectables Horse Racing Auction Sunday 4th November 2012 – 12pm

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Classic Furniture, Objects & Design Auction Sunday 18th November 2012 – 12pm

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Fine Jewellery Auction

Sunday 2nd December 2012 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Pre-Owned Luxury Auction

Sunday 2nd December 2012 – 3pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Collectables Auction

Sunday 9th December 2012 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Sunday Fine Art Auction

The Aboriginal Art Auction Thursday 25th October 2012 – 6.30pm

Sunday 9th December 2012 – 2pm

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria Nepabunna Parrying Shield, SA c1931 hardwood shield with solid cut handle convex surface with carved native animals and incised patterning on reverse, 44.5 x 8.5cm $1,500 - 2,500

The Christmas Auction

Tuesday 18th December 2012 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.

Leonard Joel is a proud supporter of Arts Project Australia

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SPECIALIST PRINTS

THE NEW JoNESES ARE HERE To STAY On October 8th, an Elenberg Fraser designed, Unitised Building sustainably built apartment will be craned onto FedSquare.

From October 8-12, two people will live there, arriving in undies and bathrobes, bringing only the essentials and a scavenger list.

In the spirit of ‘new consumption’, The New Joneses must borrow, rent, swap or source everything they’ll need second hand.

Leonard Joel will be styling the apartments with pieces from the weekly furniture & interiors.

On September 6th 2012 at Leonard Joel Nicole Salvo of the art department presented her seventh collection of highly collectable graphics and editions for auction. These tightly curated auction catalogues present the very best that is available from local collections of Australian and International printmaking. Just under 200 works by some of Australia’s most famous artists and printmakers went under the hammer and the sale was also complimented by some international works. The two highest prices were realised for works by Charles Blackman, with Fairytale Garden of Childhood 1980, lot 3124, realising $4800 (IBP) and lot 3014, The Pink Alice,

The New Joneses do more with less.

from an edition of 75, realising $4320 (IBP) which was more than

Thinking where stuff comes from and where it goes, they maximize resources, minimising waste.

double its presale estimate. The auction also included a selection of works from The Australian Art Investment Trust Collection

They buy experiences, not stuff.

which was consigned for gradual dispersal through Leonard Joel under a deed of administration. Amongst the international works

Living it up, not ‘keeping up’, the New Joneses are here to stay.

offered was a delightful work by the recently deceased American artist James Rizzi, lot 3046 and titled Halloween in the USA 1986 3D, which realised more than double its low estimate to sell for $1020 (IBP) and the striking work, lot 3066 and illustrated, Two Figures 1974 by the Dutch artist Karel Appel, that also exceeded estimates to sell for $1320 (IBP). Nicole Salvo, Curator

LEoNARD JoEL AND ARTS PRoJECT AUSTRALIA WIN ABAF AWARD

for Prints & Editions, commented: “For too long editions and graphics have sat in the back pages of auction catalogues and I think these auctions provide a very focused and interesting opportunity for new and seasoned collectors alike to explore artist editions and in the process realise that often these mediums are as collectable and meaningful, albeit it at a more modest price point, as an oil, a watercolour or a bronze, for that matter”.

Entries are now invited for the next Specialist Print Auction

Leonard Joel and Arts Project Australia are delighted to have won

which will be held on the 22nd of November 2012 at 11:30am.

the City of Melbourne SME Award at the Australia Business Arts Foundation Awards in Melbourne on September 5th. We would like

For a complimentary market valuation contact

to thank all of the amazing staff and artists at Arts Project Australia.

Nicole Salvo

Leonard Joel is proud to be associated with Arts Project

Art Specialist

Australia, a studio that teems with humanity and talent

Tel: (03) 8825 5624

and ensures a place for extraordinary individuals to create

Email: nicole.slavo@leonardjoel.com.au

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Monthly Toy Sale

The Antiquarian & Art Book Auction THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER AT 12Pm

AUCTION Punch and Judy Mechanical Bank circa late 19th century $500 - 800

The Antiquarian & Art Book auction offers a broad selection of

THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER AT 12PM

assorted antique and collectable books. Ranging from art reference, modern first editions, Australian children's classics and collectors reference.

Enquiries Chiara Curcio | Books and Cabinet Room Assistant Tel: (03) 8825 5604 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

Consigning Now Jewellery Including important signed jewellery, collectable wristwatches, Australian jewellery and pre-owned luxury Entries invited for December sale / Close Friday 28 October

Art Including important international art Entries invited for December sale / Close Friday 4 November

Classic Furniture and Objects

Vilmer Kvalitet Lambretta Scooter $180 - 280

Including modern design and single-owner collections Entries invited for December sale / Close Friday 14 October

Enquiries

Collectables

Giles Moon | Head of Collectables

Including toys, sporting memorabilia and militaria Entries invited for December sale / Close Friday 28 October

Tel: (03) 8825 5635 giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au

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ART

FINE ART RESULTS

FREDERICK MCCUBBIN (1855-1917) Bush Study oil on board, 22.5 x 14.5cm Sold $9,600 IBP

PAUL QUINSAC (FRENCH, 1858-1932) Spanish Nude oil on canvas, 81.5 x 65.5cm Sold $6,000 IBP

At the Sunday Fine Art Sale on September

McCubbin that realised $9,600 (IBP) against

206 ad 207, both went to an international

For a complimentary market valuation of

23rd 2012 an eclectic auction of some three

a conservative low estimate of $5,000. One

collector for a total of $26,400 (IBP) – the

your work, please contact Nicole Salvo or

hundred works of art and sculpture gener-

of the more contemporary works on offer

two works were in superb original frames

John Albrecht:

ated some equally diverse results. Both tra-

was lot 99, a very fine work on paper by

and fine condition. In a similar vein two

ditional and more contemporary works were

Howard Arkley from his untitled suburban

small works lot 36 and lot 40 by Haughton

Enquiries

sought by a buying audience that after every

house series which sold for $19,200 (IBP).

Forrest, not a pair but almost could have

John Albrecht

auction are becoming more discerning and

The fresh international offering that Leon-

been, realised $9,600 (IBP) and $7,200 (IBP)

Head of Art

more focused on what they want. A Fred

ard Joel has become famous for in collecting

respectively. Nicole Salvo, Assistant Head

Tel: (03) 8825 5608

Williams gouache, lot 33, realised $26,400

circles presented some very interesting bid-

of Art, commented, "despite the challeng-

Email: john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au

(IBP) against a low estimate of $15,000 and

ding duels. One of the most coveted works

ing conditions works fresh to the market

signalled the start of very strong results for

of the auction and modestly priced was Paul

and sensibly priced enjoyed the attention of

Nicole Salvo

works that were well priced for a generally

Quinsac’s Spanish Nude, lot 200, that more

buyers keen to reward sellers with sensible

Assistant Head of Art

less buoyant art market. The result was fol-

than doubled its estimate to sell for $6,000

expectations". Entries of fine Australian and

Tel: (03) 8825 5624

lowed by an equally interesting result for

(IBP). Equally, two very fine and rare works

International art are now being sought for

Email: nicole.salvo@leonardjoel.com.au

lot 78, a very small study in oil by Frederick

by the English artist William Anderson, lots

our early December 2012 auction.

HAUGHTON FORREST (1826-1925) River Scene, Tasmania oil on board, 29.5 x 45cm Sold $9,600 IBP

Now Consigning for The December Sunday Fine Art Auction

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FINE ART RESULTS

FRED WILLIAMS (1927-1982) Landscape, gouache, 35 x 52.5cm, Sold $26,400 IBP

SEPTEMBER RESULTS

HAUGHTON FORREST (1826-1925) River Derwent, England oil on board, 29.5 x 45cm Sold $7,200 IBP

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WILLIAM ANDERSON (BRITISH, 1757-1837) Tower of London circa 1790-1800 oil on panel, 28.5 x 41cm Sold $16,800 IBP

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WILLIAM ANDERSON (BRITISH, 1757-1837) Westminster Bridge circa 1790-1800 oil on panel, 28.5 x 41cm Sold $9,600 IBP

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ABORIGINAL ART

Milingimbi Bullroarer c1960-70 decorated with traditional designs in natural earth pigments, 84 x 10cm $800 - 1,200

ABORIGINAL ART Our forthcoming Aboriginal art and artefact auction will appeal for the sheer breadth and

Transitional Boomerang, Victoria Boxing Match (Jerry Jerome) c1940s carved boxing figures and paint, 57cm length $800 - 1,200

diversity of the quality works on offer and the fact that many are unreserved.

A substantial collection of contemporary paintings and sculptures form a large part of the sale with the majority carrying estimates under $1000. These include works by renowned artists Walangkura Napanangka, Narputa Nangala, Lena Yarinkura and Bob Burruwul as well as enticing examples by less prominent artists such as Minyawe Miller.

A collection of works gathered over a ten year period sourced from Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi also feature. Amongst them the handsome Water Dreaming at Puntungarri 1996 by Ronnie Tjampitjinpa, as well as impressive

Nepabunna Boomerang c1931 hardwood decorated with mission name and Kangaroo and incised patterning, 39cm length $500 - 700

large scale sculptures ranging from Lorrkons to Mimih Spirit Figures to Yawk Yawk figures and bronze echidnas.

These are

complimented by an early 1985 pot from Thancoupie belonging to another collection.

A highlight of the auction is a group of eyecatching and intriguing 1930s artefacts primarily from Nepabunna, in Flinders Ranges made prior to the shift towards a mass market. Of the same period but from Victoria is a charming and highly unusual boomerang that shows the first titled Aboriginal boxer, Jerry Jerome in a boxing bout. Lastly, a set

Milingimbi Large Smoking Pipe and Small Pipe c1960-1970 decorated in natural earth pigments 81cm length and 25cm length $700 - 900

of finely painted objects from Millingimbi c1960-70 feature a pair of Smoking pipes and Bullroarer acquired while the seller worked in Aboriginal Education.

Bark painters are well represented along with watercolours from the Hermannsberg school with Albert Namatjira at the helm.

Rounding the sale up at the contemporary end of the spectrum is a rare painting by Lin Onus

Nepabunna Club c1931 Round headed hardwood club with carved decoration and incised patterning, 49.5cm length $500 - 700

which marks one of his first forays into his much loved ‘fish reflection’ series. This sale offers a wonderful opportunity to buy great quality indigenous art and artefacts at very low estimates.

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ABORIGINAL ART

Narputa Nangala Beanwood Tree Seeds and Rock Holes acrylic on linen, 90 x 90cm $300 - 500

Albert Namatjitra McDonnell Ranges between Alice Springs and Simpson’s Gap watercolour, 25 x 35cm $12,000 - 15,000

Jimmy Donegan Pukara acrylic on canvas, 97 x 78cm $1,500 - 2,500

David Malangi Hunter and Dog attacked by Snakes earth pigments on bark, 57 x 34cm $800 - 1,200

Aboriginal Art Auction Thursday 25 October 2012, 6.30pm

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Darren long Akemarr Lake Nash vs Ampilatwatja 2011 acrylic on linen, 91 x 61 cm $300 - 500

Nyarrapi Giles Untitled acrylic on canvas, 136 x 100cm $2,500 - 3,500

Preview Wednesday 3 October 2012 9am – 8pm Thursday 4 October 2012 10am – 4pm

Friday 5 October 2012 10am – 4pm Saturday 6 October 2012 10am – 4pm

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Bugai Whylouter Kartaru 2008 acrylic on linen, 91 x 61cm $300 - 500

Enquiries Sophie Ullin Aboriginal Art Specialist (03) 8825 5609 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

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The Graham geddes collection

Connoisseurs out in Force Over three days and five sessions Leonard

Session II on Sunday presented a more

low estimate of $2,600! The highest price for

(www.rogermcilroy.net).

Joel’s

department

eclectic offering and in many ways it was

the evening went to a sublime Chinese tea

are now inviting important single-owner

had the privilege of dispersing important

much more representative of the playful but

bowl bearing a Daoguang mark which finally

collections for their calendar of auctions.

antiques and objects from the collection

no less serious collecting taste of Graham

sold for $21,960 to a local collector. The

For enquiries contact:

of Graham Geddes Antiques. This single-

Geddes. One of the highest prices for the day

three day auction was reminiscent of the

Guy Cairnduff on (03) 8825 5611 and

owner collection was one of the largest stock

was for lot 1427; a French cast iron statue

grand old days of large scale, highly diverse

Liza Hallam on (03) 8825 5626.

in trade dispersals in Australian history and

of Daniel made by the famous Paris factory

and very social auctions and Leonard Joel

affirmed Leonard Joel’s position as a serious

of Mark J. J. Ducel which sold well above

was delighted to have also enjoyed the

force in the management of high value single

estimate for $31,720 (IBP). One of the more

auctioneering support for this marathon

collections. The sessions were roughly

interesting items was a large pair of celestial

auction of both Scott Livesey, a previous

divided in to antiques, statuary and Asian

and terrestrial globes, lot 705, that sold

employee of Leonard Joel many years ago

art and objects and the sheer spectrum of

for $17,080 (IBP). The session III evening

and now proprietor of the established

stock offered made possible an auction that

was eagerly anticipated by collectors of

Melbourne

generated so many interesting and often

important Asian objects and the night did

Galleries

surprising results. From the outset it was

not disappoint with some thrilling bidding

and Roger McIlroy, previous Chairman and

clear that collectors had decided before

duels which was typified by lot 1723, a

Managing Director of Christie’s Australia

the auction that quality and rarity would be

beautifully decorated Chinese globular vase,

and now the proprietor of the international

their focus and the results indicated that.

that finally sold for $17,080 (IBP) against a

fine art consultancy Roger McIlroy Pty Ltd

Specialist

Collector

art

gallery

Scott

Leonard

Joel

Livesey

(www.scottliveseygalleries.com)

From session I a determined bidding war ensued for lot 375, the rare 17th/18th century cocuswood side table, to finally sell for more than double its estimate for $34,160 (IBP).

The highest price for session I was realised for lot 150; a most impressive 18th century Danish bureau which sold for $61,000 (IBP).

1723 A CHINESE GLOBULAR VASE Sold $16,800 IBP

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375 A RARE COCUSWOOD SIDE TABLE, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY Sold $33,600 IBP

1427 A FRENCH CAST IRON STATUE OF DANIEL FOUNDRY MARK J.J. DUCEL MFRE DE FORGES PARIS With en suite pedestal Sold $31,200 IBP

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THE GRAHAM GEDDES COLLECTION

150 AN 18TH CENTURY DANISH GILT METAL MOUNTED WALNUT, MARQUETRY AND PARCEL GILT BUREAU ATTRIBUTED TO MATTHIAS ORTMANN, COPENHAGEN, CIRCA 1740 Sold $60,000 IBP

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ASIAN HIGHLIGHTS

1735 A Chinese Tea Bowl Daoguang Mark and of the period Sold $21,600 IBP

ASIAN HIGHLIGHTS

With works spanning the antique to the early 20th century

periods of Chinese decorative arts, the select offering of Asian works of art in the evening session of the Graham Geddes Collection of Important Antiques and Objects offered no fewer surprises than the preceding weekend sessions.

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In line with current trends in Asian works of art, examples of high quality Chinese enamelled porcelain were the star performers of the evening. A fine quality Chinese porcelain tea bowl bearing a Daoguang mark and of the period sold for $21,600 (IBP), while a pair of Chinese famille jaune covered cups with stands sold to a collector for $18,000 (IBP).

Ever popular amongst both serious collectors and decorators, the selection of Japanese Imari porcelain on offer also provided some of the top results from the evening, including a pair of Imari lidded vases which were secured for $6,600 (IBP).

Leonard Joel are now seeking high quality Asian works of art for specialist auctions.

For enquiries contact Guy Cairnduff on (03) 8825 5611 and Liza Hallam on (03) 8825 5626.

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ASIAN HIGHLIGHTS

1645 Two Large Japanese Bronze Cranes Edo Period Sold $12,000 IBP

1696 A pair of Imari Lidded Vases 19th Century Sold $6,600 IBP

1740 Pair of Chinese famille jUAne covered cups with stands Guangxu Mark and of the period Sold $18,000 IBP

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JEWELLERY RESULTS

A FINE SUCCESS 125 A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING SOLD $22,800 IBP

110 AN ANTIQUE BROOCH

BY CASTELLANI SOLD $5,280 IBP

84 AN ART DECO EMERALD AND DIAMOND BRACELET SOLD $20,400 IBP 216 A DIAMOND FROG BROOCH

BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS SOLD $4,080 IBP 160 A SAMORODOK CIGARETTE CASE BY CARTIER SOLD $6,240 IBP

The continued interest and excitement very interesting collection of antique and enamel brooch by the Italian work-master interest in silver jewellery from the design associated with purchasing jewellery of all period jewellery on offer that provided a Castellani bucked that trend to sell for $5,280 house of Georg Jensen – amongst a large varieties at auction proved itself again at our competitive environment between collectors (IBP). The natural gravitation toward signed offering of Jensen in this auction, a very September fine jewellery auction. Diamonds of pre-war jewellery. One of the feature jewellery and objects was further confirmed collectable silver bracelet by Nanna Ditzel, of good colour, clarity and exceptional cut period pieces, an original emerald and when an exquisite “Somorodok” cigarette sold for $1,680(IBP). The overall result was sold well with a rare European cut 5.69ct diamond Art Deco bracelet, was fiercely case by Cartier in its original red leather excellent with a sale total of $599,370 (IBP) solitaire diamond ring selling for $22,800 contested and eventually sold to an ecstatic fitted box sold for $6,240 (IBP) and when our and reflected the continued success of the (IBP). A striking contemporary design private buyer for $20,400 (IBP). While the cover piece, a delightful diamond encrusted jewellery department at Leonard Joel with necklace, made up of not only white but simple lines of Deco jewellery have remained frog brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, realised its equal focus on sellers and buyers alike. also black diamonds, was also purchased for attractive to the “contemporary client”, $4,080 (IBP). Semi-precious metals were We look forward to another successful sale $21,600 (IBP). But fine diamond jewellery elaborate Victorian jewellery has tended to also keenly sought by younger collectors on Sunday 2nd December 2012 with a special was not the only area of interest with a struggle but an extremely rare gem-set and with an eye for design with the ever-growing Christmas selection.

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PRE-owned luxury RESULTS

378 A MAXI HANDBAG BY CHANEL SOLD $3,840 IBP

PREOWNED Luxury Chanel and Louis Vuitton proved popular amongst a room full of animated buyers at the September Pre-Owned luxury auction at Leonard Joel. A highly sought after “as new” Chanel Maxi handbag sold for $3,840 (IBP); still well below retail while its sister Tote bag

566 A 'LE TALENTUEUX' HANDBAG

BY LOUIS VUITTON SOLD $1,200 IBP

realized $1,440 (IBP). A wide range of Louis Vuitton dominated this September offering and

savvy

pre-owned

collectors

were

not complaining! A monogram cosmetic case sold for $1,920 (IBP) and a range of handbags and luggage included a limited edition ‘Talentueux’ by Vuitton which sold for $1,200 (IBP). Gucci also fared well with the iconic ‘Running’ bag selling well above expectations for $1,320 (IBP). This growing market for pre-owned luxury or “POL” as we like to call it continues to expand its buyer base from auction to auction at Leonard Joel as savvy clients realize how much fun it is buying their luxury goods, often in “as new” condition, at competitive prices. They have been doing this in Europe for decades; buying and selling luxury with a history and we look forward to developing this tradition for the Australian market when we present a final selection of fine leather-ware and accessories

543 A BOITE FLACONS COSMETIC CASE

BY LOUIS VUITTON SOLD $1,920 IBP

from all the famous fashion houses for 2012 at our auction on Sunday 2nd December.

Now Consigning for The December FINE JEWELLERY Auction

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THE WEEKLY

TheMATIC Weekly AUCTIONS

INDIAN FURNITURE & OBJECTS

The Weekly Auction – Viewing Wednesdays 9am to 8pm / Auction Thurdays 10am / View online at leonardjoel.com.au

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MODERN DESIGN

163 ANN WAHLSTROM (born 1957) A VASE manufactured by Kosta Boda, SwedenS $500 - 700

79 CURTIS JERE (JERRY FELS AND CURTIS FREILER) (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY) $400 - 600

20 ETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) A TAHITI LAMP, DESIGNED 1981 $1,200 - 1,800

MODERN DESIGN Leonard Joel are proud to present an exciting collection of over 250 lots of modern design, comprising furniture, lighting, decorative and utilitarian objects, art and photography, from the early 20th century through to the 21st century.

Included in this auction are an assortment

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of important and rare Australian designs, including offerings from Clement Meadmore, Schulim Krimper, Walter Burley Griffin and a diverse range of Grant Featherston pieces.

A remarkable collection of Italian design is also on offer, including lighting from Ettore Sottsas, furniture from Osvaldo Borsani, decorative objects from Piero Fornasetti, and glass from Fulvio Bianconi.

Iconic international designers are also well represented including Charles and Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Eero Saarinen and Le Corbusier to name but a few. Scandinavian items from Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton complete a comprehensive 5 ARNE JACOBSEN (1902-1971) AN EGG CHAIR AND OTTOMAN, DESIGNED 1958 $8,000 - 12,000

collection of modern design This auction provides the perfect opportunity to secure a piece of internationally renowned modern design.

Modern Design Auction Sunday 7 October 2012, 12pm

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Preview Wednesday 3 October 2012 9am – 8pm Thursday 4 October 2012 10am – 4pm

Friday 5 October 2012 10am – 4pm Saturday 6 October 2012 10am – 4pm

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Enquiries Eoghan Doherty Manager of Weekly Furniture (03) 8825 5632 eoghan.doherty@leonardjoel.com.au OCTOBER

classic furniture, objects & design

Classic Furniture Objects & Design FRANZ VON STUCK (GERMAN, 1863-1928) Amazon bronze impressed monogram FRANZ VON STUCK to front base 48 x 64 x 20cm Sold $22,800 IBP

Entries Invited Classic Furniture Objects & Design Auction Sunday 18 November Melbourne Now Consigning Australian and International Modern Design; European and Australian Furniture; Porcelain; Silver; Clocks; Australian Decorative Arts; Asian Works of Art; Single Owner Collections Entries must close Friday 14 October Specialist enquiries contact Guy Cairnduff 03 8825 5611 / 0407 828 137 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

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MANCHESTER UNITY BUILDING

As a heritage-listed capital city building, Manchester Unity continues to stand out for its architectural excellence, unique design, artistic influences, and quality workmanship.

The Grand Dame of MElbourne's skyline turns 80

During its milestone anniversary year, the building welcomes and introduces its own Patron – Mr Barry Humphries AO, CBE. Posthumous congratulations are extended to a group of men who dared to dream that grandness was possible during the Depression of 1932.

MUIOOF Building Committee Members A.S. Harris C.W. Lettey C.J. Kirkby T. Millar

W.J.K. Pomroy

W. H. Best

W. West

F.D. Winslow

J. J. Robinson

S.W.H Pearson

F.W. Pettingill

Architect: Marcus Barlow Builder: W.E. Cooper Pty. Ltd.

A CALL OUT TO THE COMMUNITY Photograph, John Gollings

www.manchesterunitybuilding.com.au

If you were related to or acquainted with any of the gents listed above, or hold any memorabilia, the Friends of Manchester Unity Building (FOMUB) would like to hear from you.

Renewal and rejuvenation ensures longevity The Manchester Unity Building is a

repair include the faience cladding and the

magnificent structure and a monument to

prominent awning that offers protection

human endeavour. It has a special place in

to the countless Melburnians and tourists

the history of Melbourne and the hearts of its

frequenting Collins and Swanston streets

citizens, as well as the city's economy, which

daily.

is why it should be celebrated.

When all major works are completed, the

A building of this vintage also requires a

building and Melburnians will be ready to

great deal of investment for maintenance,

celebrate its next milestone.

A commemorative publication Memories of Manchester Unity, Melbourne’s Building© is proposed. Much more is needed to be known about the people who were directly involved in its construction, including the tireless tradesmen.

If you would like to become a ‘friend’ of the building, your membership will support the rejuvenation project. In his capacity as Patron, Mr Barry Humphries will acknowledge all gifts with a special Certificate of Appreciation.

preservation and pressing matters other than just simple cosmetic refurbishment. This is

Dr Kia Pajouhesh, Managing Director

where support by local and state governments

Smile Solutions and Chairman,

and even the broader community is crucial.

Committee of Managment MUB

For information and/or enquiries please contact – Sandra Makris Friends of Manchester Unity Building Phone: 0427 888 258 or Email: info@buildingbusiness.com.au

Aspects of the building needing urgent

DECORATIVE panels adorn the interior of Manchester Unity building

A wonderful feature of the Manchester

figures against backgrounds dedicated to

Unity building is the series of friezes

transport. The boardroom on the 11th floor

and

depict

includes another range of friezes at the top

scenes associated with the history of

panels.

Collectively

they

of the wall, whilst the ceiling is adorned

Victoria, the values of the Manchester

with a large panel emphasising family life

Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows

and Masonic symbolism.

(MUIOOF) and the construction of the

Little has been written about these

building.

wonderful

In the foyer, plaster friezes depict scenes

don’t know who the artist was or their

of pastoral Victoria. Miners, squatters,

manufacturer. ADMS has now launched

tree-fellers and Aboriginal tribesmen are

a project to photograph each panel and to

all going about their business, whilst the

discover their history.

decorative

panels.

We

corners feature some wonderful sunbursts.

Adorning the walls are black marble

Robin Grow, President Art Deco &

panels dedicated to the activities, services

Modernism Society (ADMS)

and values of the Order. The illustrations,

www.artdeco.org.au

which include neo-Greco male bodies with

strategically

placed

fig-leafs,

depict scenes that emphasize family life.

Above the escalator, more marble panels highlight sports played in Victoria as well as industrial, construction and transport scenes.

Plaster friezes can also be found in the corridors of all the floors above. Some repeat the pastoral scenes from the foyer; Courtesy, Graeme Rudd

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others

feature

draped

female Courtesy, David Thompson

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Collectables

Horse Racing & OTHER SPORTING Memorabilia Including the norm cove collection AUCTION SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2012

WHIP PRESENTED TO W. DUNCAN winning rider “PETER PAN” melbourne cup 1932 $10,000 - 15,000

This

sale

includes

a

comprehensive for more than 50 years he attended every In recent times, Norm also worked as a tour a whip presented to rider Billy Duncan for

collections of Australian horse racing Caulfield Cup, always positioned near the guide at Caulfield’s Racing Museum for more winning the 1932 Melbourne Cup on "Peter memorabilia amassed by Norm Cove, a much winning post in his trademark suit and hat. than a decade and he would entertain visitors Pan", estimate $10,000-15,000. Norm passed loved Caulfield Racecourse identity. Norm's His love of racing was for the horses and with fascinating stories from the racecourse. away in 2011. lifelong passion for horse racing began at the atmosphere of the racetrack, rather than Over the years he collected a wide range of The sale also features other horse racing and the age of nine when he visited Caulfield for betting. In fact, he never once placed a bet: "I racing memorabilia including Melbourne sporting memorabilia including Melbourne the first time. After serving in New Guinea never had the time". Norm's favourite horses Cup and Caulfield Cup race photographs, Cup hitching posts, silks, football cards and and Morotai during WW2 Norm took a part- included Ajax, Bernborough, Phar Lap and race books, membership badges and other cricket autographs. time job as a groundsman at Caulfield and Gunsynd.

ephemera. The highlight of the collection is

NOW Consigning for DECEMBER collectables Auction

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COLLECTABLES

WHIP PRESENTED TO W. DUNCAN winning rider “PETER PAN” melbourne cup 1932 $10,000 - 15,000 1898 MELBOURNE CUP RACE PROGRAMME $800 - 1,200

HITCHING POST MADE BY BALLARAT BREWING CO. 'ARSENAL' MELBOURNE CUP 1886 $1,500 - 2,500

1 OF 2 UNCUT SHEET OF ALLEN’S AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALLERS 1934 $500 - 800

PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FINISH OF THE 1890 MELBOURNE CUP WON

BY CARBINE $1,000 - 1,500

HANDCOLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF CAULFIELD JOCKEYS, 1952 $200 - 400

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