LEONARD, issue 22, October 2013

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I’m TWO John Albrecht, Managing Director Leonard Joel

When I wrote the first foreword for been shouldering the lion’s share of the reflects a changing collecting and decorating use format on mobile phones. Like all digital LEONARD back in October 2011 I promised editorial work and has ensured that every environment. And when it comes to assisting technology it will continue to evolve but we myself that LEONARD would not go the way of issue is presented beautifully – so thank you the buying process I am particularly proud at Leonard Joel believe in e-commerce and other auction house publications that almost Maria!

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always are “given up on” after a few issues. Two years ago I committed to the project decades nervous absentee bidders have commitment to bring Leonard Joel auctions I’m proud to say that LEONARD has not and of ensuring that Leonard Joel remained worried about leaving bids with an auction in to the 21st digital century and its new will not go that way and it’s largely thanks to relevant in a very different collecting world, house; never really sure how the bid would generation of collectors with us. the open, collaborative and inclusive way the would be inclusive of younger and emerging be handled. Simple – we introduced an So thank you to those of you that read Leonard Joel team operates. LEONARD, now collectors and would make the buying and explicit guarantee that imbues every sale LEONARD and support Leonard Joel. celebrating its second birthday, enjoys a life selling process less complicated and more we undertake and ensures that every bid left Whether you are a buyer, a seller or a of its own with all our specialists and staff friendly and I hope we are delivering on these with us is executed as cheaply as possible, spectator at our auction rooms (or on our contributing in between every publication promises. With our new concept space in every time. One simple change that has made digital platforms) you are all contributing to deadline and giving it a personality and Collingwood, where we are now conducting a world of difference to buyers that can’t be make Leonard Joel what we believe to be the depth of information unrivalled amongst innovative

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Aboriginal Art

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From Single Items to Collections

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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 uation and auction process. We can provide collections. We provide fiduciaries (lawyers, you with experts across all collecting fields, trust officers, accountants and executors) no less than thirteen categories of auction to with a complete suite of services to manage select from and the most expansive calendar accurately and successfully the dispersal 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 specialists on a daily basis.

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Forthcoming Auctions The Antique & Interiors 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

Aboriginal Art & Artefact Auction Thursday 10th October 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Graham Geddes Gallery Auction Thursday 13th October 2013 – 10am 863 High Street, Armadale, Victoria

Modern + Traditional Auction Sunday 20th October 2013 - 12pm 12 Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables Auction Sunday 27th October 2013 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Monthly Toy Auction October 2013 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Specialist Print Auction Thursday 14th November 2013 – 11.30am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Fine Art Auction Aboriginal Art & Artefacts Auction Thursday 10 October 2013, 6.30pm

Monday 2nd December 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

TOMMY WATSON (BORN CIRCA 1935) Kapi Piti 2006 acrylic on linen 118 x 198.5cm $35,000 - 55,000

The Fine Jewellery Auction Tuesday 3rd December 2013 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

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Pre-Owned Luxury Auction Thursday 5th December 2013 – 1pm 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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OUR NEW REFURBISHMENT

With the completion of the Hawksburn Gallery and Leonard Room renovations in our upper gallery spaces, buyers and sellers alike can now enjoy two fully refurbished display and exhibition spaces across all collecting categories in our South Yarra rooms.

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John Albrecht, Managing Director introduces Anne Phillips, Senior Specialist & Valuer for Leonard Joel Sydney and Sophie Ullin, new Head of Art for Leonard Joel

Anne Phillips and Sophie Ullin enjoy a light-hearted moment

WELCOME Anne & SOPHIE Guests enjoyed French Champagne, fine wines from Fermoy Estate, Margaret River and delightful food by Spoonful

John Albrecht formerly welcoming Anne Phillips and Sophie Ullin in the newly refurbished Leonard Room Guests were treated to both fine jewellery and fine art viewings on the Tuesday evening

A couple enjoying the traditional fine art offering in the Hawksburn Gallery

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INtroducing custom-made boxes & bags Your valuable jewellery purchases will now enjoy complimentary* custom-made gift boxes and bags at all Leonard Joel fine jewellery auctions. *conditions apply

Pinctada Maxima – Australia’s Own Pearls Not too many countries can boast a cultured pearl industry the size of Australia’s. In fact Australia was one of the first country’s to experiment with the culturing of pearls which was then perfected and marketed by the famous Kokich Mikimoto.who was simultaneously working on the same idea. No other pearl compares in terms of size and rich luster as our home grown product. Commonly known as Broome or South Sea pearls, they are cultured in the Pinctada Maxima oyster which thrives in the warm waters of Northern Australia Know for its iridescent silver and gold shell, this oyster produces a pearl like no other. Whist the Japanese cultured pearl market has struggled in recent years and the Chinese fresh water pearl market has dominated the scene with over supply, Australian stand proud. Uniquely Australian these pearls are in demand all over the world. Discerning buyers paid high prices for quality South sea pearl jewellery in the A STRAND OF SOUTH SEA PEARLS Sold for $7,930 IBP

recent Leonard Joel Fine Jewellery Auction.

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Join us for champagne and candy with Candy from 5 - 7pm.

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FINE ART RESULTS

ART

HORACE TRENERRY (1899-1958) Still Life circa 1933, oil on canvas (double-sided) , 36.5 x 39.5cm Sold for $19,520 IBP

BILL HENSON (BORN 1955) Untitled 1983-1984 c-type photograph, 76 x 63cm Sold for $ 8,500

ANDRÉ TAHON (BELGIAN, 1907-1985) Gentleman in a Kimono, oil on canvas, 58.5 x 48.5cm Sold for $3,538 IBP

MATHYS SCHOEVAERDTS (FLEMISH, CIRCA 1663-1703) The Market Place, oil on panel, 32 x 46cm Sold for $24,400 IBP

RICK AMOR (BORN 1948) Portrait of R.J. Amor 1973 , oil on canvas, 101 x 70cm Sold for $9,760 IBP © reproduced with the permission of VISCOPY Ltd

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My Favourite Pair of Artefacts The pair of rare, early Queensland Transitional boomerangs that emerged after 100 years in the UK were one of the most exciting objects I have ever handled. The Galbraith circa 1901-04 and Q^G circa 1901-10 boomerangs arrived without any context or known history, and information on transitional art is scarce. In the past, such cross cultural objects were considered at best curiosities, and at worst (fine) decorative tourist ware. However they are gradually being recognised as significant social, historical and cultural documents. With research, I was able to date and identify much of the special history that belonged to both boomerangs. These beautifully carved pieces generated great interest in our March 2012 auction and after a hard won contest they were acquired by the Museum of Victoria. They now belong to all of us.

Sophie Ullin | Head of Art

NOTHING OUT OF FAVOUR IN A SETTLED ART MARKET BLAMIRE YOUNG (1862-1935) Mauls and Wedges, Wedges and Saws 1927-29 watercolour, 67 x 100cm Sold for $26,840 IBP

Buyer confidence returns

seven lots later realised $26,840 (IBP) against sleeping infant rendered in Fox’s signature that drives collector interest at an art auction.

At the Leonard Joel Fine Art auction on a low estimate of $16,000. The result was one sublime greens and pinks was in need Sometimes it’s just that mix of obscure artist, Monday evening buyer confidence and of the highest prices ever paid for a Blamire of significant restoration with paint loss period and subject matter that generates lots interest was pronounced across all collecting at auction and signalled a renewed interest throughout the work. Despite its “project” of discussion and debate. Lot 164, a moody periods and the room was left in no doubt in the artist’s work after the publication of nature the painting realised ten times its 1930s work by the Belgian artist André that bidders knew what to pay, confident the definitive book on the artist by Stephen estimate and sold for $13,420 (IBP). And Tahon, of a robed model in a studio setting that art pricing had now settled. A full room, Marshall.

Horace Trennery’s

fetching Still Life, lot was just such a lot. The question repeating

spirited bidding and a high proportion of The sale of lot 192, also by Young, with a very 6, offered another image verso of the artist itself during the viewing was “is the sitter a $10,000 plus sales confirmed this renewed theatrical Egyptian narrative confirmed this painting in his studio. Like its double feature, man or a woman”? No one could really decide art price stability.

enthusiasm when it sold for more than six the painting doubled its upper estimate but it was ambiguous enough to set collectors

From traditional to

times its estimate for $7930 (IBP). Equally, selling for $19,520 (IBP).

tongues wagging and finally sold for more

contemporary

the moderns maintained their popularity Plucked from our Thursday

than four times its estimate for $3,538 (IBP).

From traditional through to contemporary with the cover lot by Ray Crooke, lot 62, Antique & Interiors Auction

Family portraits

“fresh to the market” lots were the focus selling well above its low estimate to sell for Not an auction goes by without an interesting Toward the end of the auction two early of the evening. Norman Lindsay’s The $25,620 (IBP). Fine contemporary was also international work presenting itself for period works by Rick Amor, from his period Warriors, lot 52, provided a strong start for in demand with Bill Henson’s untitled and research and marketing. A 17th century panel heavily influenced by Brack, sold well above the traditional painters and this rather large typically haunting interior work, lot 230, in fine condition by Mathys Schoevaerdts, lot expectations. Lots 220 and 221, a self portrait scale and figuratively restrained work by doubling its low estimate and selling for 156, enjoyed telephone bidders from around and a portrait of Amor’s father realised Lindsay standards realised $36,600 (IBP). $10,370 (PBP).

the world and finally sold for $24,400 (IBP) $15,616 (IBP) against a combined low

And as if to confirm that there will always be Surprise Lots

against a low estimate of $8,000.

estimate of $3,500.

a connoisseur for a rare work in any market, Lot 120 by Emanuel Phillips Fox was in every Just Curious lot 59, Blamire Young’s large scale work just sense the “sleeper lot”. This portrait of a Refreshingly, it is not always price and fame

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This pair of vases represents porcelain manufacture at its highest point of development.

Probably commissioned as exhibition pieces, they showcase all the elements of manufacture, from the moulding of the body through to the cast ormolu mounts and hand painted decoration.

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When David Bromley introduced me to his “wonderland” in Daylesford, Victoria known as A Day on Earth I was quite simply left breathless on my first visit. David taught me first hand that creative success is 90% perspiration and 10% inspiration. This image of David in “construction” mode typifies for me that special auction of what David created in Daylesford and his extraordinary creative energy.

The Davis Family Phar Family Photograph Album - A highly important, unique record of one of Australia’s favourite sporting champions.

Consigned by the family of Phar Lap owner David Davis, the album is the ONLY known complete set of photographs of Phar Lap’s Australian race wins. Sold for $91,500 IBP

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A Rare 19th Century Thomas Humber Penny Farthing Bicycle - these famous bicycles were made by Thomas Beeston, Notts, England in the 1880s-1890s.

These wonderful machines are still raced every year at the National Penny Farthing Championships in Evandale, Tasmania.

Sold 11 December 2011 for $9,600 IBP

The marble bust ‘God Unknown’ by the Lithuanian-American sculptor, Boris Lovet-Lorski, stands as an example of a work of international importance, marketed in Australia and sold for a price in line with international auction precedents for the artist’s work. It also shows the depth of quality to be found in Australian collections.

The picturesque landscape

by Australia’s pre-eminent nineteenth century landscape painter, John Glover, was one of three works by the artist offered in the March 2012 Fine Art Auction. These works exemplified the Romantic tradition in which the artists is so celebrated, with their wide sweeping vistas with towering mountains, soaring trees and small figures, dwarfed by their surroundings.

Sold in March 2012 for $48,800 IBP

This Ginori tin glazed earthenware vase was one of the highlights from a boutique estate auction in Armadale, Melbourne. The sale achieved an impressive 92% clearance rate and realised $185,400 (IBP).

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When Andy Mac, the creative force behind Melbourne’s City Lights Projects emailed me I had no idea who he was but my assistant at the time Monique did!

I met him in his space in central Melbourne on a very rainy Melbourne day. When I left I knew a little bit about Street Art and I had met a gentleman and an educator, Andy Mac. What evolved, thanks to Andy, was the country’s first significant Street Art auction at Leonard Joel.

Mirka Mora is one of Melbourne’s best known and loved artists who is renowned for her bold and bright paintings and whimsical soft sculpture dolls. Sold in March 2013 for $3,416 IBP

This playful Balloon Dog plate

by American contemporary artist Jeff Koons, represents his ability to turn banal objects into high art icons. Sold in June 2012 for $10,370 IBP

The single owner collection of Chinese snuff bottles offered in May 2013 was a significant benchmark in Leonard Joel’s commitment to growth in the area of Asian works of art. Comprising 57 lots, the collection realised $75,600 against an upper estimate of $24,000 and achieved an impressive 88% clearance rate by volume.

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Diamond Riviere Necklace: Selected because it was one of the best examples of a diamond riviere that we have handled at Leonard Joel. The necklace boasted eighty seven fine white brilliant cut diamonds totaling 18.88cts. It was beautifully graduated and handcrafted by the prestigious Melbourne Jeweller Kozminsky. The necklace sold at auction for $42,700.00 IBP.

This Thomas Webb cameo glass vase typifies the focus on quality in the traditional market which is the hallmark of the Classic Furniture, Objects and Collectables auction. Fully marked and in outstanding condition, the vase realised $9,000 (IBP).

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Louis Vuitton Luggage: This set was included because when it was originally consigned in April 2011 it set the benchmark for high end Pre-Owned Luxury items at Leonard Joel. All of the cases were in pristine condition and used as interior decorator pieces by their previous owner. The cases exceeded expectation at auction and when we use these images for promotional purposes we still get enquiries from clients wanting to buy them.

This iconic image of Helen Homewood on the steps of Parliament House, illustrates Bruno Benini’s ability to take to the streets of Melbourne to document the evolution of fashion with a sense of coutured elegance.

Sold in June 2013 for $610

This fantastic photograph taken in the courtyard of the National Gallery of Victoria, records the height of the 1970s pop fashion with its geometric shift dresses and platform shoes.

The image formed part of a collection of works by the talented Italian-born, Melbourne-based photographer Bruno Benini offered in our Photographic Auction.

Sold in July 2012 for $1,037 IBP

Modern + Traditional Sale Curated by David Bromley - Leonard Joel made history by conducting its first auction in Collingwood. The sale comprised a wonderfully eclectic mix of 400 lots of furniture, art and objects personally selected by David Bromley.

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The Graham Geddes Collection auction, featuring the 17th century tapestry pictured here, was a watershed single owner auction for Leonard Joel. Sold over three sessions in September 2012, the collection realised in excess of $2mil (IBP) and was the largest Australian decorative arts and antiques auction in 2012.

The striking collection of 24 screenprints by street art giant Shephard Fairey (OBEY), recently offered in our Specialist Print Auction, highlights the growing popularity of this emerging category on the secondary market.

Sold in August 2013 for $3, 416 IBP

This Hans Wegner GE236/4 sofa was offered in the Modern Design sale on 7 October 2012. These popular specialised auctions are held twice each year at our newly opened Collingwood saleroom and comprise post-war interior furnishings and artwork by celebrated Australian, European and American designers and artists.

For me the September issue front cover celebrated Leonard Joel’s foray in to the Sydney auction scene and Leonard Joel’s passion for photography and expanding our category range. Four years ago my team and I could not have imagined how progressive and responsive our auction calendar would become.

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FINE JEWELLERY RESULTS

AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT Sold for $4,148 IBP

A DIAMOND NECKLACE

BY CHOPARD Sold for $14,640 IBP

BIG NAMES AND FINE DIAM NDS STEAL THE SHOW

A DIAMOND RING BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sold for $8,540 IBP

A GUBELIN WORLD TIME ZONE POCKET WATCH Sold for 9,150 IBP

A GOLD AND SAPPHIRE CIGARETTE CASE BY ASPREY Sold for $2,440 IBP

The sale of a superbly, no precisely crafted

engine-turned decoration and an elegant

A small but carefully curated section of

diamonds” design.

lady’s Art Deco diamond wristwatch with

pave set button with square sapphires. But

pocket watches revealed a star lot in 202;

An Unexpected Trend

cover typified the night. Put simply buyers

the highest prices for the evening were

the rare Gubelin world time zone pocket

For the best part of two decades the jewellery

were out in force for period pieces and

reserved for some very fine single diamonds

watch, with the names of the major cities

world has been suffering from a “pearl-

branded jewellery. The watch in question,

– surprise, surprise! The top lot for the

of the world decorating its case, more

glut”, for want of a more elegant expression.

lot 67, realised $5,124 (IBP) against a low

evening went to lot 184, an impressive single

than quadrupled its estimate to sell for a

Regular auction-goers will be aware that

estimate of $2,000. The theme of quality

stone diamond ring of almost 6 carats, which

staggering $9,150 (IBP). The result made all

auctions tend to be semi-swamped with

in demand continued with the appetite for

realised $43,920 (IBP).

the more extraordinary by the fact that it

pearl jewellery with supply overwhelming

signature pieces when lot 121, a diamond ring

The Unusual

was gold plate.

demand. Well not any more if our Fine

by Van Cleef & Arpels, realised $8,540 (IBP).

Cages are a motif uncommon to the jewellery

A touch of Cannes

Jewellery auction is anything to go by. Pearl

The ring was intricately pierced with an

world but when they do appear they always

comes to Melbourne

earrings, designer pearl earrings and south

open construction that gave the impression

attract interest. In this case, lot 39, a most

The collectability and attraction of big name

sea pearls were selling with a regularity that

of floating diamonds in a dome formation.

elegant emerald and diamond pendant

jewellery houses continued throughout the

shocked and pleased our auction specialists.

The focus on workmanship extended

enjoyed spirited phone-bidding and sold for

auction with lot 277, a rare “Red Carpet

One of the highlights was lot 22, a south sea

to utilitarian items also when lot 116, an

$4,148 (IBP). The pendant was designed as

Collection” necklace by Chopard, released as

pearl necklace that realised $7930 (IBP).

expertly crafted 9 carat gold cigarette case

an ovoid cage holding a loose emerald – a

part of its 2010 Cannes Film Festival range,

by Asprey of London with concealed hinges

design feat in itself and a fascinating piece to

selling for $14,640 (IBP). The interlocking

and opening, sold for $2,440 (IBP). The

observe when worn.

open heart shape design was intermittently

case was precisely decorated with all over

The Rare

set with Chopard’s trademark “floating

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Pre-Owned Luxury Results

My Favourite Jewellery Pair My favourite pairs; what an easy topic for someone who is surrounded by Jewels. It didn’t take me long to think about it either. We here privileged to consign a stunning pair of diamond earrings from the Cartier ‘Secrets de Boudior’ range. A contemporary interpretation of the garland style so closely linked to Cartier’s heritage from the early 1900s. These were much loved by the vendor who reluctantly passed them on for another generation to enjoy.

Purchased in our March Fine Jewellery Auction for a reasonable $6,000.00 IBP. These stunning earrings typified the eclectic items that can be found at a Leonard Joel jewellery auction all the way downunder in Australia.

John D’Agata | Head of Jewellery

Manolo Blahnik Rules Supreme Everyone wanted those shoes. Fierce

highest price achieved was for a classic

bidding at the September Pre-Owned

black with gold metal hardware selling for

Luxury auction saw the cobalt blue silk,

$2,300 IBP.

diamante buckle Manolo Blahnik shoes in

Quirkier items sold included an Elizabeth

the same style as those featured in the 2008

II Silver Jubilee silk scarf by Hermes, a

Sex and the City movie sell for $610 IBP. The

brightly coloured tartan handbag by Vivian

inter bidder was persistent right from the

Westwood & a whisper chic ‘Union Flag’

start & will keep the unworn shoes in her

handbag by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.

private collection.

The next Pre-Owned Luxury Auction is

Also in favor were vast variety of Chanel

on Thursday 5 December. Now consigning

handbags selling to spirited bidders across

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A PAIR OF SHOES BY MANOLO BLAHNIK Sold for $610 IBP

all price ranges. The most popular were the classic double flap quilted lambskin handbags. Still on the top five most popular worldwide list, which include the infamous Hermes Birkin and Kelly handbags. The A HANDBAG BY VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Sold for $732 IBP

Now consigning jewellery, watches and pre owned luxury for December 2013

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Modern + Traditional Auction

My Favourite Pair of Modern Design The iconic Elda chair was designed by famed Italian designer Joe Colombo in 1963 for Italian manufacturer Comfort. The chair was named after Colombo’s wife Elda and has a moulded fibreglass body which was considered highly innovative for its time with plastics rarely previously used in furniture design.

These chairs are particularly memorable for me as they were offered in Leonard Joel’s inaugural sale at Smith St, Collingwood in July 2013.

Giles Moon | Head of Modern Design & Collectables

AUCTION SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER AT 12Pm

MODERN + Traditional

Modern + Traditional Auction Sunday 20 October 2013, 12pm

OCTOBER

Auction and Viewing on site at 12 Smith Street, Collingwood

Preview Wednesday 16 October 2013 9am - 8pm Thursday 17 October 2013 10am - 5pm Friday 18 October 2013 10am - 5pm Saturday 19 October 2013 10am - 5pm

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

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CORPORATE COLLECTION OF ART

CORPORATE COLLECTION OF ART

3051 MICHAEL SHANNON (1927-1993) Escarpment 1980 oil on canvas, 50 x 60cm $1,500 - 2,500

3042 TIM STORRIER (BORN 1949) Tank and Bucket 1978 oil on canvas, 152 x 152cm $8,000 - 12,000

On Thursday the 24th of October, the art department will be offering an interesting selection of Australian Art from a prominent corporate collection. Highlights include a large, early oil painting by renowned

AUCTION THURSDAY 24 OctOBER AT 11.30am CATALOGUE NOW ONLINE

contemporary artist Tim Storrier, “Tank and Bucket 1978” (lot 3042) and a rocky landscape by Michael Shannon.

The collection features a broad selection of popular Australian landscape painters including James R Jackson, Rubery Bennett, Clem Millward, John Borrack, Robert

3055 ROBERT JOHNSON (1890-1964) Cowra Landscape oil on canvasboard, 54.5 x 64.5cm $2,000 - 3,000

Preview Wednesday 23 October 9am - 8pm

Johnson and Pro Hart. Prints include Alun

Enquiries

Leach-Jones, Robert Grieve, Leslie Van Der

Bronwen Quill or Anna Hombsch

Sluys, David Rose, James Willebrandt and

03 8825 5630

George Baldessin.

NOW CONSIGNING

SPECIALIST PRINTS

JORG SCHMEISSER (1942-2012) New Years Horse etching 6/80 17 x 16cm $300-500

Enquiries Nicole Salvo Senior Art Specialist (03) 8825 5624 nicole.salvo@leonardjoel.com.au

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OCTOBER

CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & Collectables

The John Anderson Brown Collection country style in the heart of Hawthorn

The grand dining room at Norrac, 23 View Street, Hawthorn

At one time or another, anyone who was

in Richmond and Roman, proprietor of the

property, the contents of Norrac as it exists

Following Roman’s passing and John’s

anybody in Melbourne society will have

South Yarra salon, Noisette and a distributor

today is largely intact. Among John and

decline in health in recent years, the

graced the halls of the stately home,

for the French perfumery Guerlain, who

Roman’s most notable early purchases were

Anderson family has appointed Leonard

Norrac, 23 View Street, Hawthorn. Home

proved to be diligent custodians.

After

the James I oak fire surround, to be sold with

Joel to manage the dispersal of the John

to John Anderson Brown and Roman de

restoring the property to a single home,

the property, which dominates the expansive

Anderson Brown Collection as a single

Kimpe for over half a century, the palatial

following its division into four residences in

formal dining room and is juxtaposed with

owner feature in the Classic Furniture,

Italianate residence was the focal point for

the early 20th century, they then took to the

an equally imposing 17th century Aubusson

Objects and Collectables Auction, from

a generation of fashionable Melbourne, its

job of restoring the interior of the property

tapestry, covering over four metres of the

12pm on Sunday 27th October, at Leonard

sumptuous interiors recalling a bygone era

to its former grandeur, a task pursued with

main wall of the room. From here, each of

Joel’s primary salerooms, 333 Malvern Road,

of the English country manor, in spite of its

great gusto during a series of overseas

the rooms in turn features an array of early

South Yarra. The collection will be viewed

location in the heart of one of Melbourne’s

buying trips, which formed the basis of the

Continental and English furnishings, fine

on-site at 23 View Street, Hawthorn, from

most exclusive suburbs.

collection.

art and objects, complemented by Chinese

Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th October,

Built in 1881 for the Melbourne timber

Although a number of items from the

and European porcelain and a charming

10am to 4pm.

merchant, James Wright, the property was

collection were sold in later years to fund

collection of Indian reverse glass painted

purchased in 1964 by John, a real estate agent

various maintenance requirements for the

portraits.

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables Auction Sunday 27 October 2013, 12pm Auction at Leonard Joel 333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra

The John Anderson Brown Collection Preview on-site at Norrac, 23 View Street, Hawthorn Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th October 2013, 10am – 4pm

OCTOBER

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables Auction Preview at 333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra Wednesday 23rd October 9am-8pm Thursday 24th October 10am-4pm Friday 25th October 10am-4pm Saturday 26th October 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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CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & Collectables

47 INDIAN SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A MOUNTED HORSE RIDER REVERSE GLASS PAINTING $1,500 - 2,600

My Favourite Pair of Classic Objects My favourite pair of Classic Objects was lot 265, 5th June 2011.

An exhibition quality pair of Sevres style ormolu mounted porcelain lidded vases, late 19th century sold for $41,400 (IBP).

This pair of vases resonates with me personally as they remind of the excitement of discovery I experience when viewing an intact private collection.

The centrepiece of a collection handed down through generations of the one family, these vases now form part of another significant Melbourne private collection.

85 A CHINESE SILVER EXPORT VASE CIRCA 1900, POSSIBLY MARKED HUNG CHONG & CO, SHANGHAI $3,000 - 5,000

Guy Cairnduff | Head of Classic Furniture & Objects

The Specialist Collector

THE GRAHAM GEDDES GALLERY AUCTION Sunday 13th October at 10am Auction and viewing on-site at 863 High St, Armadale, Melbourne

Preview Friday 11 October 2013 10am - 4pm Saturday 12 October 2013 10am - 4pm

90 AN 18TH CENTURY CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUERED AND GILT CABINET ON LATER STAND $5,000 - 8,000

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

OCTOBER

THE ANTIQUE & INTERIORS AUCTION

The ANTIQUE & INTERIORS AUCTION Stamps, coins and postage history Thursday 24th October will debut our stamps and coins sale, held in the jewellery viewing room at 1pm. The sale will contain a broad selection of coins and stamps including a rare 1930 penny, Sydney Olympics gold commemorative coins, pre decimal blocks of four and first day covers.

For enquiries about the purchase or sale of stamps or postage history related items contact: Chiara Curcio | Cabinet Room Manager and Book Specialist (03) 8825 5604 For enquiries about the purchase or sale of coins contact: Robert Haigh | Specialist, Jewellery (03) 8825 5618 robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au

OCTOBER

Photography and related accessories A single owner collection of assorted photography related items incl.

Ambrotypes, glass slides, stereoscopic views and cameras will be auctioned in the Objects and Collectibles room on the 10 October at 12pm.

For enquiries about the purchase or sale of photographic items contact Chiara Curcio | Cabinet Room Manager and Book Specialist (03) 8825 5604 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

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Art Deco sale A roaring 20s and 30s themed sale will be held in the white room on the 31st October at 12pm. This decadent sale will mix furnishings, jewellery, beaded flapper dresses and art.

For enquiries about the purchase or sale of any Art Deco items contact Anna Grassham | Antique and Interiors, Manager (03) 8825 5614 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

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monthly toys

L.J. STERNE GERRY GEE’S SISTER GERALDINE VENTRILOQUIST DOLL RARE PROMOTIONAL DINKY 274 MINI VAN

A RARE PRE WAR MARX WIND UP TIN NEW YORK TRAIN AND AERO

MONTHLY TOYS This month’s toy auction offers the avid collector an assortment of vintage die cast and tinplate toys from around the globe including lot 1 a rare promotional Dinky 274 ‘Joseph Mason Paint’ mini van. Also on offer are Vintage shop display signs and stands, an Australian Gerry Gee’s sister Geraldine Ventriloquist doll and a German tinplate Schuco Elektro Radiant 5600 Lufthansa plane.

SCHUCO (GERMAN) ELEKTRO RADIANT 5600 LUFTHANSA PLANE

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

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OCTOBER

Aboriginal Art

aboriginal Art & Artefacts

On the 10th of October, collectors will be

with the beautifully rendered ghost gums

offered a diverse selection of Aboriginal art

that are a trademark of the artist. Djambo

and artefacts featuring some unique pockets

Barra Barra is represented by three bright

of cultural history. A rare opportunity has

and charismatic works and Jack Dale by a

surfaced with the offering of two early,

striking, large scale painting titled Wandjinas

delicately incised pearl shells hosting

and Jalala.

depictions of marine life from the Kimberley

One of Minne Pwerle’s earliest artworks,

region circa 1920. Kimberley material

Bush Melon Seeds, will be offered for

culture is well represented in the sale, with

the first time. Created in 1999 under the

clubs and boomerangs circa 1915, to unique

auspices of Dacou Gallery, it shows a raw

and quirky carved sandstone heads from the

quality indicative of Minnie’s initial foray

1980s.

into painting, just a year before she came to

From Yirrkala are some very fine 1950s woven

the full attention of the art world.

fibre baskets, a smoking pipe, and carved

Emily Kame Kngwarreye joins her cousin

Spirit figures. Also from the same period are

Minnie

a group of Groote Eylandt barks that have

paintings from 1996. Additionally, another

reappeared after 50 years in an American

highly regarded Utopian artist, Kathleen

collection. These are complemented by two

Petyarre is also represented with a fine work

singular Flinders Island shell necklaces circa

from Delmore Gallery.

1920.

The auction also features the collection from

An engaging painting by Lin Onus, depicting

the estate of the late Jim Mann, a Victorian

two crosshatched frogs, provides a major

farmer who first travelled to remote

highlight of the auction. This piece has a

communities in Australia in the 1970s when

particular significance, as it was gifted to

he joined the NAISDA (National Aboriginal/

the owners by the artist in 1993 during the

Islander Skills Development Association).

Australia Day Awards Party, at which Onus

The highlights of this collection range from

was host.

some very fine barks by Yalmakany Marawili,

Other features of the sale include a large

through to the work of ‘rising star’ Jorna

and vibrant work by Tommy Watson and

Newbury.

Pwerle

with

two

Wildflower

Jack Dale (Born circa 1935) Wandjinas and Jalala (Marking Stones) acrylic and natural earth pigments on canvas, 190 x 179cm $7,000 - 9,000

a classic Gertie Huddlestone painting, as well as a watercolour by Albert Namatjira,

© reproduced with the permission of VISCOPY Ltd

Netta Loogatha (Born 1942) Roger’s Country acrylic on canvas, 91 x 135cm $2,000 - 4,000

Ronnie Tjampitjinpa (Born circa 1943) Porcupine Ancestor Dreaming 1994 acrylic on linen, 114 x 57cm $2,500 - 3,500

© reproduced with the permission of VISCOPY Ltd

© reproduced with the permission of VISCOPY Ltd

Aboriginal Art & Artefacts Auction Thursday 10 October 2013, 6.30pm

OCTOBER

Preview Saturday 5 October 2013 10am - 5pm Sunday 6 October 2013 10am - 5pm Wednesday 9 October 2013 9am - 8pm Thursday 10 October 2013 10am - 4pm or by appointment

Kimberley Decorated Pearl Shell circa 1920 18 x 16cm (irregular) $1,500 - 2,500

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

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The auction, which is presided over by Leonard Joel’s Sydney-based Senior Specialist, Anne Phillips, raises funds

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Leonard Joel’s Managing Director, John Albrecht, refers to Leonard Joel as

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Purchases are 100% tax deductable!

An 18th century Danish gilt mounted walnut, marquetry and parcel gilt bureau Sold $61,000 IBP

specialists, it’s a pleasure to peruse the records of all the beautiful art and objects which Leonard Joel has sold over the years and locate items which are destined for future auctions.

One of the joys of being a specialist is getting to know the owners of the items which we consign and the stories behind their possessions, so that we can facilitate the process by which objects of beauty pass from one owner to the next.

A Sparton Nocturne radio, circa 1936 Sold $45,670 IBP

Through a combination of research, professional experience and a great deal of considered thought, Leonard Joel specialists identify, catalogue and estimate items featured in its auctions. Although estimates reflect recent sales of comparable examples, prices realised reflect the extent to which an object or art work ignites the imagination of the buying public. Here I have selected five items sold by Leonard Joel which have done just that.

Leonard Joel excels in finding new homes for the rare, the beautiful and the unusual. If you own such an item and are curious as to its value, feel free to contact me for an obligation-free appraisal on 0403 142 106 or anne.phillips@leonardjoel. com.au

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Anne Phillips Senior Specialist & Valuer, Sydney

Namikawa Yasuyuki (1868-1912) A Japanese cloisonne covered vase, Meiji period Sold for $38,400 IBP

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This extraordinarily rare antique natural pearl sold for an Australian auction record of $146,000 IBP

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Edward Bird (British, 1772-1819) The Auction Sold $107,360 IBP

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