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John Albrecht, Managing Director Leonard Joel The economy for beautiful things and that we have planned for you and we look a living Australian artist, a deceased estate pleased to announce that every month we will interesting people, as I like to refer to it, forward to offering literally tens of thousands in Armadale, Victoria and an extraordinary now be offering a monthly Interiors Auction has already begun in earnest at Leonard of items across every imaginable collecting luxury and interiors auction, The Collection that will showcase the most interesting and Joel with three weekly auctions of antiques, and design category. In fact I like to think of of Mr Joel Barlow under instructions from attractive post-war design that finds its interiors, jewellery, collectables and luxury the modern day auction as really the original The Public Trustee of Queensland, which way to us here at Leonard Joel. For further items already behind us. Our weekly “Pop Up Shop” – here today and gone in a will take place in Brisbane in conjunction information please visit our website. I look auction remains after more than 90 years a few days with another fascinating collection with Antiques & Fine Art Auctions. This year forward to seeing you in our South Yarra Melbourne tradition and a fascinating way just around the corner. So what do we have we intend to keep listening to our clients rooms and let the collecting begin! to browse and shop. Add to this our special planned in 2013? Already we have no less than and adapting our offerings to ever-changing catalogue auctions and single-owner sales three single-owner sales scheduled; from tastes and sensibilities and in this vein I’m

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Get Leonard all the time With more specialist categories and auctions than any auction house of its kind in Australia, Leonard is the simplest way to remain abreast of all forthcoming

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auctions, important sales results, events and auction news. With expert contributors from all fields of collecting Leonard will be an indispensable tool for both

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Collectables RESULTS

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Thinking of Selling?

A boutique single owner estate 14 Modern DESIGN

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Asian Focus

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The weekly

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From Single Items to Collections

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, you with experts across all collecting fields, trust officers, accountants and executors)

A day in the life of an antiques valuer

Tailored Trust and Estate Services

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of catalogue auctions in Australia. Leon- of large and small estates. Our services are ard Joel specialists conduct insurance and specially designed to aid in the appraisal market valuations for the entire spectrum and dispersal of fine art, antiques, jewelof clients - private collectors, corporations, lery, objet d’art, collectables, books & manumuseums, fiduciaries and government enti- scripts and general household contents. ties are advised by our valuers and special-

AROUND THE AUCTIONS

ists on a daily basis.

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

At our recent Fine Jewellery & Luxury

Australian and International Art

Auction in December this beautifully behaved visitor was more than a little

Fine Jewellery and Wristwatches

displeased that he was not allowed to

Pre-Owned Luxury

attend the auction upstairs!

Classic Objects and Furniture Modern Design Single Owner Collections Collectable Toys and Sporting Memorabilia Militaria Books and Manuscripts

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ENTRIES INVITED ABORIGINAL ART

Forthcoming Auctions The Weekly Auction Every Thursday Furniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art – 11.30am Books – 12pm Objects & Collectables – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

A Boutique Single-Owner Estate Auction Tuesday 5th February 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Monthly Interiors Auction Thursday 7th February 2013 – 1pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Murray Walker Collection A Unique Single-Owner Auction Thursday 14th February 2013 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Specialist Print Auction Thursday 7th March 2013 – 11.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Modern Design Auction Thursday 7th March 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Mr Joel Barlow Collection Sunday 10th March 2013 – 10am Antique & Fine Art Auctions

INTERSTATE AUCTION

29 Logan Road, Wolloongabba, QLD

The Fine Art Auction Tuesday 19th March 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Fine Jewellery & Pre-Owned Luxury Auction Tuesday 26th March 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Collectables Auction

MATHAMAN MARIKA (1920-1970) Djankawa People circa 1957 natural earth pigments on bark 69 x 23.5cm Sold for $1,159 (IBP)

Tuesday 16th April 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Classic Furniture, Objects & Design Auction Tuesday 21st May 2013 – 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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News

giLeS Moon for ImpoRTAnT coLLectabLeS

MoNTHLY INTERIoRS AUCTIoN THuRsDay 7 FebRuaRy aT 1pM

GRANT FEATHERSON (1922-1995) A B210 CONTOUR CHAIR, designed 1953 Sold for $5,500

Enquiries Eoghan Doherty, Manager Weekly Furniture (03) 8825 5632 giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au

THE CoLLECTIoN oF MR JoEL BARLoW, qUEENLSLAND

Leonard Joel can offer clients unique local In late 2012 Giles successfully transacted and international expertise when it comes the unique Phar Lap album to a public to the sale of important collectables, mili- institution for $91,500 (IBP) taria and memorabilia. Giles Moon, English born and internationally trained, enjoys an If you are sitting on valuable Australian unrivalled knowledge when it comes to the history and want to realise its value contact marketing and sale of historically impor- Giles Moon, Head of Collectables, via the tant Australian items. Whether it is a rare details below for a confidential and complimedal group, an entire single-owner collec- mentary discussion. tion, an important sporting trophy or spe-

Our newly formed pre-owned luxury collection contains numerous international

cial commemorative item Giles Moon can Giles Moon

department

successfully navigate you through the sale 03 8825 5635

presents

this

fascinating luxury brand items, exotic furnishings,

Interiors & Luxury auction in conjunction beautiful accessories, art and jewellery

process and ensure that it finds the right giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au.

with Antiques & Fine Art Auctions in and presents a rare opportunity for lovers

institutional or private collector at best

Queensland. Under instructions from The of luxury items and design to buy on the

market price.

Public Trustee of Queensland, Leonard secondary market.

Joel have been instructed to disperse For further information regarding this approximately 1000 items, that range from Queensland

auction

please

contact

the more traditional collecting categories John D’Agata on 03 88255605 or email right through to the more unusual. The john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au.

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A VERY MODERN AUCTION ROOM

ALWAYS CONSIGNING Jewellery

There is a strong market for modern design as the trend for unique and fashionable

Including important signed jewellery, collectable wristwatches, Australian jewellery and pre-owned luxury

furnishings has grown in the last few decades. This week we head off to the busy rooms of Leonard Joel auctions in

Art

Melbourne and Modern Design is the star!

Including important Australian and international art Photography and Sculpture

We know that our antique obsessed host Gordon loves the Georgian style, so how will he fare in the midst of Featherston

Classic Furniture and Objects

furnishings?

From second hand goods in an op shop to

Including modern design and single-owner collections

a collector’s treasure, this auction serves up a sumptuous feast of dining and living room furniture made and designed by some

Collectables

Eoghan Doherty, Weekly Furniture Manager

Including toys, sporting memorabilia and militaria

of the mid 20th century’s biggest names.

There are oh so modern works by Danish Phillip Adams has charitable aims too. designers as well as originals by American He lives in a house designed in 1959 by cultural icons Charles and Ray Eames. Melbourne architect Ernest Fooks. For 20 Flashy

European

constructions

from years Phillip has collected some classic

Italy, France and Germany are up for sale, Australian designer furniture to fill it. He but it is the Contour curves of 50s home has enjoyed living with the collection over

MONTHLY Toy sale

grown designer Grant Featherston and the years, but it is now time to pass it on the craftsmanship of the Australian based for others to appreciate. Phillip loves good Rosando Brothers and Schulim Krimper design and his long-term goal is to donate that have a strong local following.

his city apartment to the Victorian College

Recognising the value of a donation to of the Arts as a project hub for design the Sacred Heart Mission charity shop, students. It will be an opportunity for them manager Trish Williams contacted the to take a leaf out of the Rosando Brothers’

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previous owners to be sure that they book and custom design and build all the understood the value of the goods they had furnishings for it. given. While they could have auctioned the Are homemakers willing to pay good money Eames dining table and chairs themselves, for our own local design talent? Is Danish they wanted the Mission to benefit from furniture falling from favour? Gordon the proceeds. It was a valuable gift that the might say that it’s not built as well as his charity appreciated. The Mission feeds 500 beloved antiques, and is quite bemused people a day and provides a half way house by the interest in Ozzie designers. Has he for those in need. Selling the Eames pieces missed something here? The penny might at this auction gives them the opportunity have dropped when he sees that buyers are to get the best price for the setting and so willing to part with a lot of very good be able to put so many more meals on the money for this stylish stuff! table. How well will this Eames design do here?

Courtesy of ABC TV

Founder and Artistic Director of the contemporary dance company BalletLab

RARE BEATLES SOUVENIR BOOKLET DISCOVERED IN QUEENSLAND An auctioneer never knows what can walk through the door and this was proven again when Antique & Fine Art Auctions, Brisbane were offered this rare signed piece of Beatles memorabilia. Recognising its significance, Stuart Vallance,

Enquiries Giles Moon Head of Collectables (03) 8825 5635 giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au

Managing Director of the Queensland auction house, contacted our very own Giles Moon who picked it as very special indeed. It was shipped to Melbourne and was sold late last year for the staggering price of $9760 (IBP)

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TWO CIJ CEMENT TRUCKS INCLUDING ONE RED AND ONE BLUE Sold for $610 (IBP)

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FINE Art RESULTS

JOHN PERCEVAL (1923-2000) Children Playing with Boats, Mordialloc 1968 oil on canvas, 83 x 101cm Sold for $56,120 (IBP)

DECEMBER Art RESULTS Now Consigning Fine Art for TUESDAY 19 MARCH 2013

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FINE Art RESULTS

ART GEOFF DYER (BORN 1947) Untitled (Bushfire Series) I oil on canvas, 152 x 152cm Sold for $10,370 (IBP)

ROBERT DICKERSON (BORN 1924) Lady in a Sheer Dress pastel on paper on board 75 x 55.5cm Sold for $7,320 (IBP)

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ALBERT NAMATJIRA (1902-1959) Central Australian Landscape watercolour, 26 x 36cm Sold for $12,200 (IBP)

CHARLES BLACKMAN (BORN 1928) In the Jungle oil on board 74.5 x 54cm Sold for $4,880 (IBP)

JOY HESTER (1920-1960) Face of a Girl 1947 china ink on paper on board 29 x 24cm Sold for $4,880 (IBP)

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HENRI TANOUX (FRENCH, 1865-1923) Harem Beauties oil on canvas 71 x 58.5cm Sold for $8,540 (IBP)

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JEWELLERY RESULTS

AN ECLECTIC JEWELLERY AUCTION Our last major fine jewellery and luxury were all keenly contested. From the more auction for 2012 generated some very contemporary offering, lot 299, a Chanel interesting results. The collection presented J12 diamond wristwatch (rarely seen at pieces from all the famous jewellery houses, auction) also more than doubled its estimate a very interesting collection of precious to finally sell for $8845 (IBP). And the thirst objects from a single-owner collection for signature pieces continued when two in NSW and high-value leather goods line bracelets by Cartier, lots 168 and 209, from international fashion houses. Period each sold for $6100 (IBP). Items of jewellery jewellery with a contemporary flavour from the Bulgari and Kutchinsky jewellery again sold well with the highest price houses also sold well. going to an Art Deco emerald and diamond The most interesting theme of the auction bracelet, lot 158, selling for $10,980 (IBP). was undoubtedly the collection of early

A CHANEL J12 DIAMOND WRISTWATCH Sold for $8,845 (IBP)

Fine craftsmanship was also keenly sought boxes and it is rare to be able to analyse the when lot 427, a superbly constructed gold current price performance of a collecting trinket box, sold for more than double its category in so much detail from one auction estimate for $9125 (IBP). The box emanated so on page 9 we take this opportunity to from the 100 lot single-owner collection present sale highlights from this collecting and was one of many period Georgian and category: Victorian boxes in both gold and silver to go under the hammer – it was rare to see so many period boxes in one auction and they

A DIAMOND LINE BRACELET

BY CARTIER Sold for $6,100 (IBP)

A DIAMOND LINE BRACELET

BY CARTIER Sold for $6,100 (IBP)

AN ART DECO EMERALD AND DIAMOND BRACELET Sold for $10,980 (IBP)

Now Consigning Fine JEWELLERY for TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2013

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Jewellery Results

THE HUMBLE BOX

AN OVAL GOLD TRINKET BOX Sold for $ 9,150 (IBP)

A GOLD GEORGIAN SNUFF BOX CIRCA 1804 Sold for $ 5,612 (IBP)

A GEORGIAN GOLD SNUFF BOX CIRCA 1803 Sold for $ 4, 636 (IBP)

A GEORGIAN GOLD SNUFF BOX Sold for $ 4,880 (IBP)

A GEORGIAN GOLD SNUFF BOX CIRCA 1803 Sold for $ 4, 636 (IBP)

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Collectables RESULTS

COLLECTABLES RESULTS Strong international bidding ensured impressive results at The Christmas Collectables Auction on 16 December 2012. The sale was particularly eclectic, even by Collectables standards, ranging from antique toys, automata and railwayana, to numismatics, entertainment memorabilia and vintage movie posters. The top two lots of the day were bought by UK bidders. Lot 121A, a souvenir booklet signed by The Beatles in 1963 sold for $9,760 (IBP). Lot 89, a remarkable French automaton of a girl magician, circa 1900, realised $6,210 (IBP) against a pre-sale estimate of $5,000 - 7,000. Giles Moon, Head of Collectables noted ‘I continue to be surprised and excited by the diversity and quality of collectables in Australia, which was borne out by the considerable interest from overseas collectors throughout this sale.’

AUTOGRAPHED SOUVENIR BEATLES BOOKLET Sold for $9,760 (IBP)

4 BEATLES BOBB’N CAR MASCOTS Sold for $793 (IBP)

Now consigning COLLECTABLES for Tuesday 16 APRIL 2013

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Collectables RESULTS

NUMBER PLATE FOR VICTORIAN RAILWAYS 2-8-0 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE J514 Sold for $2,074 (IBP)

A RARE RENOU MUSICAL AUTOMATON OF LITTLE GIRL WITH PUPPET THEATRE Sold for $6,210 (IBP)

SHOP WINDOW DISPLAY AUTOMATON OF A DRUNKARD Sold for $4,880 (IBP)

LARGE COLLECTION OF APPROXIMATELY 500 LOBBY CARDS Sold for $2,500 (IBP)

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The Murray Walker ColLection

A U ni q ue single - o wner A U C T I O N

THE MURRAY WALKER COLLECTION

Leonard Joel have secured the entire studio and home contents of the well

known Australian artist, collector and social historian Murray Walker. Known to many within the art and museum communities for his detailed and ranging knowledge of early Australian history Murray has now decided, in his own words, “that it is time to share the collection”. Murray has been collecting for half a century and the collection of objects, art, ephemera, memorabilia and bush furniture presents an eclectic and very personal survey of Murray’s collecting taste. As a writer and cultural anthropologist Murray can truly lay claim to have “travelled the world” and immersed himself in so many cultures – in this sense the collection is very much a “world collection”.

The Murray Walker Collection Auction Thursday 14 February 2013, 2pm

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Preview Monday 11 February 2013 10am – 4pm Tuesday 12 February 2013 10am – 4pm Wednesday 13 February 2013 9am – 8pm

Enquiries Giles Moon, Head of Collectables (03) 8825 5635 / 0439 493 038 giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au

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The Murray Walker CoLlection

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A BOUTIQUE SINGLE OWNER estate

A Boutique Single-Owner Estate

Leonard Joel have secured a beautiful estate collection of furnishings, art, silver and objects in Armadale, Victoria for public auction on Tuesday 5th February 2013.

The collection includes beautiful period portraits, fine English silver, exquisite contemporary furniture, items of luxury and even a Jaguar!

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A BOUTIQUE SINGLE OWNER estate

15A MURRAY street, ARMADALE

A Boutique Single Owner Estate Auction Tuesday 5 February 2013 at 6.30pm Auction at Leonard Joel Salerooms, 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra

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Preview on residence 15A Murray Street, Armadale Saturday 2 February 2013 10am – 4pm Sunday 3 February 2013 10am – 4pm

Monday 4 February 2013 10am – 4pm

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Enquiries Guy Cairnduff, The Specialist Collector (03) 8825 5611 / 0407 828 137 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

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MODERN DESIGN

MODERN DESIGN

BERTJAN POT (BORN 1975) THREE NON RANDOM LIGHTS, DESIGNED 2007 Sold for $1,952 (IBP)

Now consigning AUSTRALIAN & INTERNATIONAL POST WAR FURNITURE, OBJECTS AND ITEMS OF UTILITY for MONTHLY AND SEASONAL AUCTIONS IN 2013.

NEIL BURLEY (20th CENTURY) AN ASTOR TRIDENT ENTERTAINMENT UNIT Sold for $854 (IBP)

The Modern Design Auction Thursday 7 March 2013, 6.30pm

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Preview Saturday 2 March 2013 10am – 5pm Sunday 3 March 2013 10am – 5pm Wednesday 6 March 2013 9am – 8pm

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

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Asian Focus

Year of the Snake in Japanese Art

BY TREVOR FLEMING

From some accounts, the 2013 Year of the

Snake is supposed to be about steady progress and an attention to detail, a kind of ‘if you build it, they will come’ type scenario. Perhaps steady progress is what we can expect from the Japanese antique market both internationally and domestically this year? After more than a decade of comparative quiet, 2010 witnessed some record results in London for Japanese works in lacquer and netsuke whilst 2012 saw subsequent records tumble for prints and netsuke. It was suggested a few years ago that Japanese art was undervalued and this remains broadly true but in some areas, the cycle of interest looks to have returned. Works, especially those from the Meiji Period (18681912) continue to have broad appeal for their innovative artistry and superb craftsmanship.

Those exceptional pieces whether uncovered in Australia or overseas will command great attention from dealers and collectors alike.

Whilst competition for quality Chinese works is stiffer these days, one can still acquire serious Japanese Satsuma, Cloisonne, Bronze, Woodblock Prints or Ivory for relatively inexpensive prices…but for how long?

Entries are now invited for Asian art and antiques to be included in our upcoming Classic Furniture, Objects and Design Sale on Tuesday evening, 21st May 2013.

Look out for other sales, events and floor talks throughout the year.

For appointments with Trevor Fleming contact Liza Hallam, Specialist Assistant Classic Furniture, Objects and Design 03 88255626 liza.hallam@leonardjoel.com.au A CHINESE CARVED IVORY LIDDED POT 19TH CENTURY Sold for $2,196 (IBP)

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THE WEEKLY

The Weekly Viewing Every Wednesday from 9am to 8pm literally thousands of private clients and members of the antique and arts trade have made visiting Leonard Joel one of their weekly rituals. All items offered for sale can be viewed on this day and we have expert specialists available to answer any questions you might have. The auction can also be viewed on our fully illustrated website from 10am Wednesday morning.

Auction Every Thursday beginning at 10am Leonard Joel auctions the most fascinating and expansive array of objects, art, design and interior furniture in the country – it is no exaggeration to state that after 90 years our weekly auction has become a Melbourne institution that in so many ways retains the original character and atmosphere of a 19th century auction room.

AUSTRALIAN SILVER MOUNTED EMU EGG GOBLET, MAKER’S MARK WILLIAM EDWARDS, CIRCA 1880 Sold for $1,220 (IBP)

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A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY CELLARET Sold for $3,660 (IBP)

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SPECIALIST PRINTS

SPECIALIST PRINTS

AUCTION 7 MARCH AT 11.30Pm ONLINE bidding will be available for this auction

DEBORAH HALPERN (BORN 1957 The Dog Jumped Over the Fish 1987 screenprint 20/60 50 x 63cm $300 - 500

DEAN BOWEN (BORN 1956) Yellow Ibis with Bee 2002 screenprint 13/25 46 x 58cm $600 - 800

The Specialist Print Auction Thursday 7 March 2013, 11.30pm

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Preview Wednesday 6 March 2013 9am – 8pm

Enquiries Nicole Salvo, Assistant Head of Art (03) 8825 5624 nicole.salvo@leonardjoel.com.au

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Classic Furniture, OBJECTS & DESIGN

Classic FURNITURE OBJECTS & DESIGN

RARE ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER AND SILVER GILT COFFEE POT MOUNTED WITH BAROQUE PEARLS AND JADE MAKER’S MARK TIFFANY & CO, CIRCA 1900 Sold for $15,600.00 (IBP)

Entries Invited Classic Furniture Objects & Design Auction Tuesday 21 May 2013 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 5 April 2013 Specialist enquiries contact Guy Cairnduff on 03 8825 5611

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Suit of armour, circa 1900 $2,000 - 4,000

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ANTIQUES VALUER

A Day in the Life of an Antiques Valuer

By Guy Cairnduff Head Valuer, Leonard Joel

“Is it like Antiques Roadshow?” is usually traveling for miles to a far flung destination, local antiques market, with over 1000 items collections and assist with managing local the first question I am asked when I disclose only to find that the client has forgotten our offered at public auction every Thursday, and interstate transport and secure storage my occupation as a valuer of antiques and appointment and gone out for the day. fine art for Leonard Joel.

providing a constant indication of current of items prior to auction.

While I don’t But however disparate the reality of working auction values and tastes amongst collectors. Like any job, brief moments of excitement

think I pose any threat to the household- as a valuer may be in contrast to most peoples’ Including Leonard Joel’s specialist auctions are punctuated by periods of tedium and name British television series’ host, Michael romanticised notion of the profession, in the tally brings the total number of items endless debates with vendors over reserves, Aspel and his contemporaries, I cannot help the thrill of the chase and the promise offered over a year to perhaps the largest which items are most likely to sell, for how but feel incredibly privileged to have the of uncovering hidden treasures are two turnover of all of the Australian auctioneers.

much and why, but it was the comment of

opportunity to work in such a vibrant and constants which make working as a valuer The types of valuations offered by Leonard a family member involved in a particularly unique industry.

such a challenging and exciting occupation.

Joel include estimates for market, or auction complicated estate valuation recently which

In ten years, my work as a valuer has taken me One of the unanticipated benefits of working purposes; insurance replacement valuations; reminded me of the most satisfying part of to all the major Australian capital cities and as an antiques valuer is that it can be probate; and valuations cultural gifts. Items working as an antiques valuer - “Thank you even as far afield as the wilds of Oxfordshire something of a cure for the ‘buying bug’ – can be appraised first-had through house for making a difficult process so easy.” in the United Kingdom, trudging through a after constant splurges on collectables and art visits, locally and interstate or from images snow-covered village with three important early in my career, these days so much time forwarded through Leonard Joel’s website or To enquire about a valuation of your Australian paintings valued in the hundreds is spent consigning, valuing, cataloguing and by mail.

important object or collection contact:

of thousands of dollars bubble wrapped and marketing individual items and collections In addition to providing estimates, a valuer Monique Le Grand held under one arm. But perhaps my most that once they have been sent off to their new will also nominate auction placement in Valuations and Digital Media Manager disarming experience, (pardon the pun), was homes, you almost feel as if you have owned any of the five main categories of Leonard 03 8825 5620 a valuation at the property of a client who the items yourself – an unconventional but Joel’s weekly or specialist auctions, develop monique.legrand@leonardjoel.com.au kept a loaded pistol - modern, not antique! undoubtedly economical way of collecting!

a marketing plan for specialised items and

- in his bedside drawer. He explained its The second most frequently asked question is presence by saying “I’m allowed to have how I arrive at an auction estimate for an item this – the police around here are useless!” or collection. Much like a real estate valuer then proceeded to empty the weapon of its will use a sample of property prices in a given bullets and pass it to me to inspect the hand area over a period of time to determine house engraving on the barrel, which he had done prices, an antiques and fine art valuer will also himself!

refer to sale precedents, or ‘prices realised’

Asked what a typical day might involve, I at auction to help determine a value for a love to reel off lists of the interesting and specific item on the auction market. Auction unusual things I have seen and valued in results can be found through various free and the past few years, such as a pair of French subscription on-line references, but there gold plated presentation revolvers, or a 1964 is no substitute for continuous first-hand Corvette Stingray sports car, a suit of armour experience to keep in touch with current - even a seven foot tall taxidermied brown market prices. Leonard Joel’s weekly and bear! However, the reality is often much less specialist auctions are a valuable resource glamorous, involving hours spent in the car for both professional valuers and collectors each day traversing the city between what interested in gauging current prices. The seem to be the same three or four suburbs, or weekly auction alone is a microcosm of the

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