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100 A RARE CAMEO GLASS VASE BY THOMAS WEBB CIRCA 1900 $6,000 - 8,000

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Giles Moon, Head of Modern Design Phone + 61(0) 3 8825 5635 Email giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au JAPANESE WORKS OF ART

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MAYBE ONCE A MONTH John Albrecht, Managing Director Leonard Joel

If the stories and memories of the antique “gilding the lily” to suggest that something trade in Melbourne are anything to go by very special and important came through the 1960s and the subsequent two decades our doors every week but it seems to happen in Australia were a treasure-trove of estates, every month. Just this month a client brought dispersals and collections that bore very in a box full of items for sale in our objects special pieces and very regularly. I recall and collectables department. The collection my late father always reminding me that was the usual presentation of “smalls” as “someone from Geelong” had purchased we sometimes call them that would have from him in the 1970s at the Malvern Town raised several hundred dollars or maybe a Hall Antique Dealers Fair a musical box that thousand dollars. Amongst the items was a had a perfect lineage that was traceable to diary belonging to a relative of the client and no less than Napoleon’s Josephine! That was some medals. Many diaries and many medals just one of the many stories he told me about are not considered historically significant just how many special things emerged from and by extension not very valuable but often the collections of post-World War II occasionally the content, the period and the European migrants with the capacity to carry author-soldier coalesce to create something very little luggage but the spare little spot truly special for the auctioneer and this to bring the odd small treasure that would was just one of those examples. Add to that someday be converted to dollars for a better the owner’s lack of expectation and you life. My impression is that this happened have one of those very commercial but also very many times for several decades and very human moments when the auctioneer what blossomed was an economy for exotic delights in advising the unsuspecting owner objects and property from the socialising and that they have in their possession for sale interaction that grew between the existing something very special and something very Australian

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enthusiastic valuable. In the box lay a diary belonging to

migrants from all over the world that the client’s relative who fought in Gallipoli brought to Australia a culture and history of and the diary extended for a full year! That collecting. Unpacking tea chests from estates would have been ample to excite our Head at Leonard Joel in the late 1980s probably of Important Collectables, Giles Moon, but marked the last period when lots of special that was not all. What also emerged were the and rare and unique “things” emerged relative’s accompanying medals. from the boxes to be marketed and sold in These two items, full of history and a forthcoming auction – unpacking those personality and family stories, will be

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables Auction Sunday 19 May 2013 at 12pm

tea chests was genuine adult fun for those auctioned at Leonard Joel on Sunday the 19th that loved learning and admiring beautiful May 2013 when they will be recognised for

80 THE HIGHLY IMPORTANT GALLIPOLI D.S.O. GROUP OF SIX AND DIARY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROBERT RANKINE 14 BN. A.I.F. $30,000 - 50,000

things with history, provenance and superb their very special place in Australian history. craftsmanship.

Leonard Joel is honoured to be offering these

Interesting things and very interesting things items and we hope you get the opportunity still present themselves at Leonard Joel to view them first hand in our South Yarra every week from around the country and rooms before the auction. sometimes from around the world but I’d be

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Edward Clark Antiques

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Asia Week NY IN FOCUS

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MODERN DESIGN

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SPECIALIST PRINTS

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The Weekly

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AUSTRALIAN POTTERY

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

Australian and International Art This Victorian Foldable Stereoscope Viewer Sold for $170 IBP in the Fine Books, Collectables & The Geoffrey Walker Collection

Fine Jewellery and Wristwatches Pre-Owned Luxury Classic Objects and Furniture Modern Design Single Owner Collections Collectable Toys and Sporting Memorabilia Militaria Books and Manuscripts

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Calendar

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

Leonard Joel is a proud supporter of Arts Project Australia

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Angus O’Callaghan Auction Thursday 2nd May 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Specialist Print Auction Thursday 9th May 2013 – 11.30am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables Auction Sunday 19th May 2013 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Monthly Toy Auction Thursday 23rd May 2013 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Australian Pottery Auction Thursday 30th May 2013 – 10am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Fine Art & Photographic Auction Monday 17th June 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Fine Jewellery Auction Tuesday 18th June 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Modern Design Auction Tuesday 15th August 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables Auction Sunday 19 May 2013 at 12pm 27 FERDINAND PREISS (1882 - 1943)* TORCH DANCER / CIRCA 1920 38cm high $9,000 - 12,000

Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.

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MEET THE ARTIST

WEDNESDAY 1 MAY 2013 AT 6.30Pm

Photographer Angus O’Callaghan will be discussing his photography that will be auctioned on May 2nd at 6:30pm.

The talk will be held on Wednesday the 1st of May 6:30pm to 7pm View the Catalogue & Bid Online Enquiries Nicole Salvo Assistant Head of Art (03) 8825 5624 nicole.salvo@leonardjoel.com.au

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THE GRAHAM Geddes Warehouse AUCTION

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

Art Including important Australian and international art Photography and Sculpture

Classic Furniture and Objects Including modern design and single-owner collections

Collectables Including toys, sporting memorabilia and militaria A SET OF TEN HIGH BACKED DINING CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN LINEN Sold for $ 3,660 IBP

Enquiries Guy Cairnduff Head of Classic Furniture & Objects (03) 8825 5611 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

MONTHLY TOYS

Fine Jewellery now viewing in sydney

Enquiries John D’Agata Head of Jewellery (03) 8825 5605 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

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

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THIS RARE MECCANO AUTOMOBILE CONSTRUCTOR SET 1, SPANISH ISSUE SOLD FOR $793 IBP

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ART FINE ART AUCTION

& PHOTOGRAPHY

JEFFREY SMART (BORN 1921) Study for Lane in Kings Cross 1988-89 pencil and wash on paper 29.5 x 41cm $12,000 - 16,000

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FINE ART AUCTION

PETER BOOTH (BORN 1940) Man with Raised Arm mixed media on paper 26 x 17cm $2,000 - 3,000

MARGARET PRESTON (1875-1963) Bottlebrush and Flannel Flowers 1951 oil on canvas 50.5 x 40.5cm $32,000 - 36,000

ADELAIDE PERRY (1891-1973) Phillip Street 1929 wood engraving 25 x 17.5cm $1,000 - 2,000

JUNE SALE

The Fine Art Auction Monday 17 June 2013, 6.30pm

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Preview Wednesday 12 June 2013 10am – 8pm Thursday 13 June 2013 10am – 4pm Friday 14 June 2013 10am – 4pm Saturday 15 June 2013 10am – 5pm

Sunday 16 June 2013 10am – 5pm Monday 17 June 2013 10am – 4pm

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

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LOT 3 ANGUS O’CALLAGHAN (BORN 1922) Children’s Tree, Elizabeth Street $800 - 1200

The Angus O’Callaghan Auction Thursday 2 May 2013, 6.30pm

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Meet The Artist Wednesday 1 May 2013 6.30pm

Preview Wednesday 1 May 2013 9am – 8pm Thursday 2 May 2013 9am – 4pm

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

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VIEW & BID LIVE ONLINE LOT 3 Milk Bar $800 - 1200

LOT 2 The Spectators $800 - 1200

First release of 23 new images from the archive

LOT 5 Boy and Dog $800 - 1200

LOT 16 The Send Off $800 - 1200

LOT 41 Milk Bar $800 - 1200

LOT 43 The Sporting City $800 - 1200

LOT 6 Outside Art $800 - 1200

AUCTION 2 May AT 6.30pm LOT 21 The Commuters $800 - 1200

LOT 35 Flower Stall $800 - 1200

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FINE JEWELLERY

A VICTORIAN RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH $6,000 - 8,000

NOW VIEWING IN Melbourne & Sydney

A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND BROOCH $30,000 - 40,000

A GENTS GOLD FULL HUNTER POCKETWATCH $1,800 - 2,200

JUNE FINE JEWELLERY A PERUVIAN STYLE GOLD AND GEM SET BRACELET $2,200 - 2,800

Now Consigning for The JUNE FINE JEWELLERY Auction

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PRE-OWNED LUXURY

PRE-OWNED LUXURY Buy and sell in the largest auction market for pre-owned luxury in Australia

A Collection of Louis Vuitton Sold for $13,200

Now Consigning for The JUNE PRE-Owned Luxury Auction

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MENZIES LLOYD’S Patriotic Fund Sword

The menzies Lloyd’s patriotic fund sword

property of the former prime minister of Australia Sir Robert Menzies To be auctioned sunday 19 May at 12Pm as part of the classic furniture, objects & collectables auction. transport convicts to NSW and shortly after was promoted to lieutenant. In 1804 he was in command of a detachment of marines that crushed an uprising near Castle Hill by a group of Irish convicts, who were political prisoners from the 1798 Battle of Vinegar Hill, County Wexford. Following this incident, in March 1804 Governor Provenance: It is believed that the sword Philip Gidley decided to separate the worst was purchased by a member of the offenders to establish a new settlement Menzies family at auction in England in on Coal River for the purpose of coal the 1950s. The sword was presented to production. He accepted Lieutenant Sir Robert Menzies shortly after and has Menzies’ offer to take command of the new remained in the Menzies family to the settlement. The group sailed from Sydney present day. on the Lady Nelson, Francis and Resource and arrived on 30 March. Initially Menzies Other Notes: A portrait by Daniel Cunliffe (1801-1871) painted in 1843 shows Menzies named the new settlement Kingstown, but it was re-named Newcastle by Governor wearing the Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund Sword King. Although still only in his early 20s (see front cover). This painting is in the Menzies acquitted himself well and by the Collection of the Royal Marines Museum, time he resigned his position in March Southsea, Hampshire.

1805 to return to England the settlement was well established.

Sir Charles A.F.N. Menzies (1783-1866), Royal Marines officer and founder of Menzies resumed active service soon after Newcastle, New South Wales was born at returning to England. He commanded Bal Freike, Perthshire, Scotland, the son Royal Marines attached to HMS Minerva of Captain Charles Menzies of the 71st and was involved in numerous actions.

Regiment, and Sarah, née Walker. He On 22nd June 1806 Menzies was in one of was educated at Stirling and, at age 15 the Minerva’s boats that were responsible commissioned as a second Lieutenant in the Royal Marines, serving on HMS Holden for cutting out five boats from under Fort Finisterre. He led a landing party which with Lord Nelson’s squadron off Boulogne during the blockade of the French Invasion rushed the fort with pikes and bayonets.

Menzies was the first to enter, lowered Fleet. the enemy’s colours and raised the British In 1803 Menzies sailed on HMS Calcutta to flag. The British suffered no casualties. On

LOT 79 A FINE LLOYD’S PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD OF 50 POUND VALUE TO LIEUTENANT CHARLES MENZIES OF H.M.S. MINERVA / 1806* with curved single-edged hollow-ground blade, the blued ground intricately etched and gilt with a naval trophy, figures of Britannia and Hope, the crowned arms and cypher of George III, cornucopia, flowers, foliage and inscription ‘FROM THE PATRIOTIC FUND AT LLOYDS TO LIEUT. CHARLES MENZIES OF THE ROYAL MARINES, FOR THE DISTINGUISHED COURAGE & BRAVERY DISPLAYED

BY HIM IN COMMAND OF THE ROYAL MARINES AT THE STORMING FORT FINISTERRE, BEING THE FIRST WHO MOUNTED THE BREACH AND PLANTED THE BRITISH COLOURS ON THE RAMPARTS ON THE 22ND JUNE RECORDED IN THE LONDON GAZETTE OF THE 15TH JULY 1806, chequered ivory grip with ormolu back-piece in the form of the Nemean Lion, knuckle-guard shaped as a club entwined by a snake, ormolu stirrup hilt, crossguard with detail in the form of fasces, in original fishskin-covered scabbard with intricately detailed ormolu mounts, two suspension rings and locket with engraved inscription ‘R. TEED Dress Sword Maker to the PATRIOTIC FUND Lancaster Court STRAND’; a red leather belt with embroidered silver-gilt thread, with gilt mounts, bosses in the form of lion’s heads and circular interlocking

buckle showing Britannia fighting the Hydra above lettering in relief ‘PATRIOTIC FUND 1803’, in fitted mahogany case lined with blue velvet and ‘PATRIOTIC FUND, LLOYD’S,1803’ paper label to interior of lid 91cm long

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11th July he planned an attack on a barge that captured the Spanish Privateer Buena Dicha and was instrumental in cutting out the Spanish vessel of war St. Joseph, landing at the Bay of Arosa and taking prisoner the Spanish commodore.

Menzies also led the Marines at the capture of Fort Guardia. During this period he was severely wounded and his right arm was amputated.

In 1813 Menzies was promoted to Captain of the Royal Marine Artillery. He married Maria Wilhelmina in 1817, the only child of Dr Robert Bryant, physician to the Duke of Gloucester and they had five children.

He was Colonel 2nd Commandant of the Royal Marines, Chatham from 1844-48 and Colonel Commandant of the Portsmouth Royal Marines from 1848-54. Menzies was appointed General in 1857. Menzies became K.H. in 1831 and K.C.B in 1856. He was appointed aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria in 1851. He was the first Colonel of the RMA Division until he died in Hastings in 1866, aged 83.

Reference: ‘The Battle of Hernai and General Sir Charles Menzies, Daniel Cunliffe’s Royal Marine Artillery Paintings

by Major Alastair Donald’, Royal Marines Historical Society, The Sheet Anchor, Volume XXII No.2, Portsmouth, 1997. $80,000-120,000

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

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MENZIES LLOYD’S Patriotic Fund Sword

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Detail of belt

Sword in the original mahogany display case

Lloyd’s patriotic fund label

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CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & Collectables

Classic FURNITURE, OBJECTS & Collectables

106 A FLORENTINE MARBLE AND ALABASTER FIGURAL LAMP SIGNED DANTE ZOI, FIRENZE, LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY 110cm high $4,000-6,000

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables Auction Sunday 19 May 2013, 12pm

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261 A FINE QUALITY JAPANESE SATSUMA VASE MEIJI PERIOD / SIGNED KINKOZAN Z0 30cm high $8,000-12,000

Preview at Leonard Joel Salerooms Wednesday 15 May 2013 10am – 8pm Thursday 16 May 2013 10am – 4pm Friday 17 May 2013 10am – 4pm Saturday 18 May 2013 10am – 5pm

50 BORIS LOVET-LORSKI (LITHUANIAN / AMERICAN 1894-1973) God Unknown 1927 Carrara marble, ebonised wood incised Boris Lovet-Lorski , 1927, 3-70 verso 42cm high $20,000 - 30,000

The Stock in Trade of Edward Clark Antiques Preview at 29 Thomas St, Windsor, Melb Wednesday 15 May 2013 12pm – 8pm Friday 17 May 2013 10am – 4pm Saturday 18 May 2013 10am – 4pm

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322 THE 1862 GEELONG DISTRICT WINE GROWERS STERLING SILVER CUP AND AUSTRALIAN SILVER COLLAR THE COLLAR ATTRIBUTED TO LOUIS KITZ, (1820-1887), GEELONG; THE CUP OF MAKER’S MARK DANIEL AND CHARLES HOULE, LONDON CIRCA 1859 The two handled cup with an ogee body, bearing the inscription ‘Presented to / Louis Kitz Esqr / by the / wine growers of the Geelong District / in token of their esteem / for his laudable exertions in promoting the / colonial wine trade / Geelong Jany. 24th 1862,’ richly embossed with a pastoral scene, the two sectional collar comprising chased and

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stippled overlapping vine leaves and graves, centred by a cartouche bearing an identical inscription to the body, the cup 780grs. total weight of silver, 28cm high; the collar 290grs. total weight, each section measuring 11cm wide x 13cm high (irregular).

History: Johann Louis Kitz (1820-1887) was one of a generation of German craftsman who immigrated to Australia at the time of the first gold rush in the second half of the 19th century. Born in Hanau, Kitz trained as a watchmaker and later worked as a watchmaker Regent Street, London, where he was appointed watchmaker to an English railway company. However, little is known of Kitz’s work after his arrival

in Australia. Contemporary Geelong newspaper advertisements between 1853-1868 indicate that he was active as a manufacturing jeweller during this period.

An 1864 advertisement in the Geelong Advertiser announcing the closure of his jewellery business, marks the time from which point Kitz transferred his business interests almost solely into the wine trade, purchasing the Ceres vineyard and focusing on the sale and promotion of Geelong wines.

The silver collar on the cup presented here work is thought to be only the second known example of Kitz’s work, the other being the Sir William à Beckett. While unmarked, both the English silver cup and collar bear a detailed inscription to Kitz

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in his later capacity as a wine merchant.

According to professor Richard A.J O’Hair, it is recorded in two newspaper articles that at a dinner meeting of the Vignerons of Geelong, Kitz was presented with a silver cup of his own manufacture in recognition of his service to the colonial wine industry. While the cup itself is of English manufacture, the fitted collar is attributed to Kitz.

Reference: Houstone, J., O’Hair, R.A.J O’Hair and O’Hair, C.S, “Louis Kitz: a newly identified Australian goldsmith and silversmith”, Australiana, May 2008 Vol. 30 No. 2, pp 33-38 $10,000-15,000

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Edward clark antiques

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Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables Auction Sunday 19 May 2013, 4.30pm

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THE STOCK IN TRADE OF EDWARD CLARK ANTIQUES

Preview at Leonard Joel Salerooms Wednesday 15 May 2013 10am – 8pm Thursday 16 May 2013 10am – 4pm Friday 17 May 2013 10am – 4pm Saturday 18 May 2013 10am – 5pm

The Stock in Trade of Edward Clark Antiques Preview at 29 Thomas St, Windsor, Melb Wednesday 15 May 2013 12pm – 8pm Friday 17 May 2013 10am – 4pm Saturday 18 May 2013 10am – 4pm

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

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Asia week NY IN FOCUS

CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & COLLECTABLES AUCTION VIEW & BID LIVE 19 MAY 2013 AT 12Pm

Asia Week NY in focus TREVOR FLEMING, Japanese works of art consultant

283 A LARGE SATSUMA DISH MEIJI PERIOD / SIGNED CHIKUZAN 30cm diameter $3,000 - 5,000

The annual jamboree, Asia Week New York, Kehoe has been exhibiting at Asia Week NY painting and overall workmanship. In fact, selling, you may even have a gem destined for is widely understood as THE key event since the late nineties said, “interestingly, an excellent selection of Satsuma is coming greatness. for museum curators, scholars, collectors the European curators and collectors were up at the next DEC ARTS SALE (PLEASE and dealers alike. The 2013 event was back…, it was one of the best years - not just INSERT TITE AND DATE) featuring some For enquiries regarding Japanese, Chinese lauded as a great success with $175 Million in terms of sales”.

high quality works. (insert picture of the and Asian works of art please contact

in combined sales and an abundance of The auction rooms during Asia Week NY main Satsuma piece in the sale) Interestingly, Liza Hallam museum representatives and patrons doing saw the hammer fall on some great Japanese Asian art at auction now ranks as the third- Specialist Assistant the rounds of 43 gallery shows and the Meiji period works in cloisonné, metalwork highest selling category after Impressionism Classic Furniture & Objects major auction salerooms. The buoyancy of and Satsuma including a jar by Yabu Meizan and modern along with contemporary art in liza.hallam@leonardjoel.com.au the Asian art market is often judged by the which was knocked down for USD $88,000. the USA. With the rise of Asia, this should (03) 8825 5626 number of international visitors and 2013 Pieces by Meizan have had some great only develop further. For the collector, a was regarded as one of the strongest in years. success at Leonard Joel in the past – keep plethora of fascinating collecting pursuits Melbourne based Japanese art dealer, Lesley an eye out for the work, its fine quality await your interest. For those thinking of

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MODERN DESIGN

JOE COLOMBO (1930-1971) A KD28 LAMP, designed 1965 manufactured by Kartel, Italy, c.1970 PRICE ON REQUEST

A FADA 115 STREAMLINER RADIO, c.1940 SOLD for $1,708 IBP

A TEXTURED CITRINE GLASS CURVED VASE, c.1960 PRICE ON REQUEST

MARK SCHALLER (BORN 1962) Glazed earthenware bowl signed ‘Schaller’ on base PRICE ON REQUEST

MODERN DESIGN ENTRIES NOW INVITED

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

attributed to DARIO ZOUREFF A PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS, c.1960 Melbourne, c.1955 blackbean, fabric PRICE ON REQUEST

now consigning for the August MODERN Design auction

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Specialist prints

3089 ROGER KEMP (1908-1987) Sequence Eighteen 1976 lithograph ed. 25 50 x 101cm $2,000 - 4,000

SPECIALIST PRINTS AUCTION 9 MAY AT 11.30Am TELEPHONE & ONLINE bidding will be available 3041 GEOFF RICARDO (BORN 1964) Scarecrow 1992 drypoint and aquatint 9/30 14.5 x 12cm $150 - 250

The Specialist Print Auction Thursday 9 May 2013, 11.30am

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Preview Wednesday 8 May 2013 9am – 8pm

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

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THE WEEKLY

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TheFine Books, Collectables & Geoffrey Walker Auction THIS CASED AMBROTYPE OF CHAPMAN’S TASMANIAN STORE housed in maroon embossed leather case, circa 1860s, depicting store owner posing outside their Tasmanian Store Sold for $ 6,100 IBP

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AUSTRALIAN POTTERY

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Bosley Ware glazed earthenware kookaburra, in brown, cream, blue and green tones, impressed mark to base, circa 1930, 19cm high $600 - 800

AUSTRALIAN POTTERY Our May pottery sale offers a rare and broad selection of pre- war and post- war pottery, potters included in this sale are Klytie Pate, John Campbell, Philippa James, Annie Fraser Mitchell, Allan Lowe, Derek Smith, Bendigo pottery etc

The Australian Pottery Auction Thursday 30 May 2013, 10am

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Preview Wednesday 29 May 2013 9am – 8pm

Enquiries Chiara Curcio Cabinet Room Manager & Book Specialist (03) 8825 5604 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

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