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The Art of the Estimate

- A Guide for Sellers The estimate, that spread of numbers more bluntly. Without harmony between fresh and enthusiastic buying audience and completely unproven, that I think illustrates designed to assist the buyer by providing these elements you run the risk of an item is now at the mercy of the haggle. Two paths the downside of over-pricing an item at an anticipated purchase price, is probably being offered that is not aligned to market tend to result; either the seller insists on their auction. Assume the item in question has a the least understood element in auction expectations. And why I hear some of you unrealistic pre-auction figure and walks away fair market value of $10,000 but the seller marketing. Forty or so years ago it was in asking is that important? Two important with their unsold item or they concede to the insists on a $13,000 reserve because “that’s far less use and prospective buyers were reasons really. Firstly, experience shows now usually discounted offer (sometimes what they want”. It goes to auction and presumed to have the skill set or the contacts that items that are sensibly estimated attract less than what the market at auction would inevitably fails to sell. Now at this point the or the favour of the auction house to glean more buyers and more interest almost every have paid) and feel flat about the whole seller decides usually to entertain a sensible what the likely selling price would be. Now time - while the auctioneer cannot guarantee selling process, usually forgetting that before offer which surprise, surprise is the $10,000 however it is an essential part of cataloguing that outcome every time they can guarantee they committed to auction the valuer was figure that the auctioneer originally advised. that brings together the valuation expertise that a conservatively estimated item will gently advising them on a different and more The problem now however is that the item is of the auction house, the expectations of more often than not “fly” (industry speak attractive estimate. So what can potential now unsold, unwanted and not on the radar the seller and hopefully what the market is for bidding exceeding estimates). Secondly sellers learn from this scenario that plays of the entire buying audience, it is rather on generally saying about the value of the item and really an extension of the first answer, itself out at every auction in every corner the radar of the vulture. The vulture does - I say generally because cherry-picking the by definition an over-priced item will most of the world and has been for the best part not pay the reasonable price, the vulture highest price ever for an item is not reflecting likely fail to sell at auction and then generate of 200 years? I think simply this. While the pays a discount to the reasonable price and the dependable value of an item at auction; additional dilemmas for the disappointed auctioneer can’t “crystal-ball” the

inevitably the seller accepts this and usually

one of the most human of mistakes that many seller. These dilemmas are that now it is an result in advance for the seller it can be stated with some degree of disappointment. And prospective sellers still make or insist on item that the market views as “unwanted”. with confidence that almost every time a what the auctioneer says, and I’ve said it making! If there is harmony in these three Just as significantly the item, during the well-priced item comes to auction it sells and myself many times, is that they wish the seller elements (also described as a conservative post-auction phase, now falls victim to the often sells very well and this is the leap had listened to them in the first place because estimate) then 90% of the time you have “vulture mentality” whereby it has lost the of faith that I advise sellers to engage in trusting the valuer will almost always insure the makings of an attractively priced item appeal of the general audience and now when they are coming to market with their you against the vagaries of discounted sales underpinned by objective criteria that will gained the eye of the bargain-hunter. At this collection or single item. Finally I will leave after a failed auction. attract the market, or the buyers to put it point the item has waved “goodbye” to its sceptical readers with a simple scenario,

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Australian and International Art Fine Jewellery and Wristwatches Pre-Owned Luxury Classic Objects and Furniture Modern Design EYRE CROWE (BRITISH, 1824-1910) Thomas Carlyle Looking at the Duke of Buccleuch’s Miniatures of Cromwell, his Wife and Daughter 1895 oil on panel, 24 x 19cm $2,000 - 4,000

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Single Owner Collections Collectable Toys and Sporting Memorabilia Militaria Books and Manuscripts

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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

To Life 2013 Jewish Holocaust Centre Art Auction

CHARITY AUCTION

Sunday 10th November 2013 – 3pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

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

The Private Collection of a Gentleman Thursday 14th November 2013 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Le Tour De Europe Auction Thursday 21st November 2013 – 12.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Important Luxury Home Contents Auction

ONSITE AUCTION

Sunday 17th November 2013 – 12pm 16 St Georges Road, Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria

The Danish Design Auction Thursday 21st November 2013 – 6.30pm

COLLINGWOOD AUCTION

12 Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria

The Monthly Toy Auction Thursday 28th November 2013 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Fine Jewellery Auction A Private Collection of a Gentleman Auction Thursday 14th November at 2pm

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

Lot 30 RUSSIAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) The Dormition of Mary attended by Eleven Apostles, surmounted with an image of Christ holding the spirit of Mary tempera on timber board 138.5 x 63cm $8,000 - 12,000

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

Pre-Owned Luxury Auction Thursday 5th December 2013 – 1pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

The Dinesh Parekh Collection of International Photographs Sunday 15th December 2013 – 10am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

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NEWS

SPECIALIST PRINTS 3042 TIM STORRIER (BORN 1949) Tank and Bucket 1978 oil on canvas Sold for $7,930 IBP

CORPORATE COLLECTION OF ART ACHIEVES 100% SALE RATE

JASON BENJAMIN (BORN 1971) Flying in and Filling up my Hopeless Heart 2005 coloured etching A/P (edition of 55) 48.5 x 87cm $700-900

On Thursday 24th October a Corporate selling for $2440 (IBP). With competitive Collection of Australian Art went under bidding both in room and on the phone, the the hammer with great success. The room large work by Rubery Bennett (lot 3053) was at capacity with lots of new faces and achieved $5856 (IBP) against a more than competitive bidding on the phones meant doubling its low end of $2,500. that strong prices were realized across the This sale highlighted that the Thursday board. With a sale rate of 100% by volume Antique and Interiors Auction is a highly and 135% by value, the collection proved to successful have something for everyone.

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The auction got off to a great start with currently consigning for the Antique and $1952 (IBP) achieved for the striking work Interiors Auction, by appointment on

by Bill Beavan (lot 3001), the highest price Mondays and Fridays. realised at auction in the last 20 years for the artist. The early work by Tim Storrier For all enquiries please contact (lot 3042) sold in room for $7930 (IBP) and Anna Hombsch, Art Assistant

REW HANKS (BORN 1958) The Trojan Tiger vs. the Woolie Redcoats 2002 linocut 8/25 50 x 102cm $300-500

the large scale Clem Millward (lot 3044) (03) 8825 5630 achieved above the high estimate of $1600, anna.hombsch@leonardjoel.com.au

1930s PENNY SOLD live bidding will be avaiLAble for this auction

AUCTION THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER AT 11.30Am

Register & bid online at leonardjoel.com.au For enquiries please contact Nicole Salvo Senior Art Specialist (03) 8825 5624 nicole.salvo@leonardjoel.com.au

AN ALBUM OF AUSTRALIAN PENNYS INCLUDING 1930 WITH BAD EDGE KNOCKS, 1925 AND 1946 Sold for $12,200 IBP

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Monthly Toys

The DAnish DESIGN Auction Auction 21 November at 6.30PM ONSITE at 12 smith st, collingwood

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

H.W. Klein sideboard RARE CBG (FRANCE) MIGNOT FRENCH AIR SHOW DISPLAY, FRENCH, CIRCA 1920 Sold $1,342 IBP

CANDY SPENDER JEWELS AT Leonard JOel POP UP SHOP WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER 9am - 8Pm

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

MARKLIN (GERMANY) HO GAUGE TW 800 ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE, 1939, VIOLET, 4-4-4 Sold $1,586 IBP

Le Tour De Europe Antique & Vintage Furniture, Objects & Design

Candy Spender is a very talented jewellery designer - discover her creations here: www.candyspender.com.au Leonard Joel will be holding an event to showcase her jewels.

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

Auction 21 November at 12.30PM

For enquiries please contact John D’Agata Head of Jewellery (03) 8825 5605 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

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ABORIGINAL ART & Artefacts Results

Lot 36 ALBERT NAMATJIRA (1902-1959) Ghost Gums watercolour Sold for $24,400 IBP

Lot 232 BILLY BLACK (BORN 20TH CENTURY) Wuypa Mokwuy Figure carved wood decorated with bird imagery and traditional designs in natural earth pigments,157cm (height) Sold for $976 IBP © reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

aboriginal Art & Artefacts The lift in the Aboriginal market’s fortunes

Good prices were achieved for Mungurrawuy

East Australian Woomera doubled its low

for $10,065 and Mitjuna by the young artist

was evident from the start of the October

Yunipingu and Wanyabi Marika’s barks with

estimate when competitive bidding took

Jorna Newberry reached a pleasing mid

sale when seven lots in, Angelina George’s

each hammered for $2,440 a piece and the

it to $2,075. The healthy collecting trend

estimate amount of $4,636. Hotly contested

charming and naive landscape, sold for

Grooyte Eylandt barks continued to catch

for artefacts continued with the $900 sale

was Lofty Nabardayal’s

$2,320, more than double its pre sale quote.

collectors’ eyes.

for the pair of early Flinders Island shell

which exceeded expectations at $3,416 and

Attracting keen attention and enjoying high

Perhaps the strongest segment of the sale

necklaces.

contributed to a most encouraging 63% sale

sale rates were works in the sculpture, bark

belonged to the artefacts; a stone knife

The highest price of the night belonged

rate by volume.

and artefact categories; Lena Yarinkura’s

& pouch from the estate of the Late Jim

to Albert Namatjira’s crisp Ghost Gums at

feather and fibre sculpture, Old Man moved

Mann, trounced expectations, selling for 11

$24,400, followed closely by Lin Onus’s

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beyond upper estimate fetching $1,159 as did

times its estimate by realising $3,050. While

Frogs in Ferns at $19,520. Determined

Sophie Ullin,Head of Art

Lily Rumburra Pascoe’s handsome Wangarra

an early West Australian Spear Thrower

bidding also greeted Jack Dale’s Wandjina’s

03 8825 5609 | 0413 902 317

Spirit Figure.

c1915 achieved $1585 and a very fine South

and Jalala which sold above low estimate

sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

Nakurrundhilba

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Lot 73 JORNA NEWBERRY (BORN 1959) Mitjuna 2005 acrylic on canvas Sold for $4,636 IBP © reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

Lot 48 EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE (CIRCA 1910-1996) Wildflower 1996 acrylic on linen Sold for $7,320 IBP

Lot 118 LIN ONUS (1948-1996) Frogs in Ferns 1985 acrylic on illustration board Sold for $19,520 IBP

© reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

© reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

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Lot 78 LILY RUMBURRA PASCOE (BORN 20TH CENTURY) Wangarra Spirit Figure 2001 natural earth pigment and PVC fixative on carved wood Sold for $1,159 IBP

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FINE ART PREVIEW

HENRY JOHN YEEND (BRITISH, 1855-1924) Women by the Lake oil on canvas 60 x 91cm $6,000 - 8,000

DECEMBER ART PREVIEW

JOHN FIRTH-SMITH (BORN 1943) Luck 1994 oil on linen, 90 x 90cm $6,000 - 8,000

YOSL BERGNER (BORN 1920) Preparing for a Festival 1981 oil on canvas, 49 x 60cm $7,000 - 9,000

ALBERT TUCKER (1914-1999) Parrots in a Queensland Landscape oil on canvas, 75 x 59.5cm $20,000 - 30,000 Š Copyright courtesy Barbara Tucker

The Fine Art Auction Tuesday 3 December 2013, 6.30pm

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Preview Wednesday 27 November 2013 9am - 8pm Thursday 28 November 2013 10am - 4pm Friday 29 November 2013 10am - 4pm Saturday 30 November 2013 10am - 5pm Sunday 1 December 2013 10am - 5pm Monday 2 December 2013 10am - 4pm

Enquiries Sophie Ullin Head of Art (03) 8825 5609 0413 912 307 sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

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ART ANDREW BROWNE (BORN 1960) Billboard and Sky - NYC 2002 oil on linen, 213 x 213cm $18,000 - 24,000

PETER BOOTH (BORN 1940) Untitled (Severed Head) 1978 oil on canvas, 45 x 83cm $20,000 - 30,000

RICK AMOR (BORN 1948) The Night 1995 oil on canvas, 71 x 99cm $35,000 - 40,000

© reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

© reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

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The Private collection of a gentleman

Lot 25 TIMOTHY RALPH (1959-2010) Tutto Questa Per Causa 1987-2006, acrylic on linen (triptych), 170 x 270cm $10,000 - 15,000 Š reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

THE private COLLECTION of A GENTLEMAN On Thursday 14th November, the art department will be offering an interesting

Lot 42 GRAHAM FRANSELLA (BORN 1950) Cavorting Figure 2008 cast bronze on jarrah base 1/9 35cm (height) $1,200 - 1,600

selection of Australian and International art from a gentleman’s private collection.

Highlights include sculpture by John Clutterbuck and Graham Fransella, oil paintings by renowned Australian artists William Dobell and Richard Larter and international prints by Durer, Rembrandt and Salvador Dali.

The collection also features a broad selection of popular Australian print makers including Victor Cobb, John Shirlow and George Baldessin as well as several indigenous works.

The Private Collection of a Gentleman Auction Thursday 14 November 2013, 2pm

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Preview Wednesday 13 November 2013 9am - 8pm

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

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Caroline Rook Art Specialist (03) 8825 5613 caroline.rook@leonardjoel.com.au

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Lot 78 RICK AMOR (BORN 1948) Corte Berlerdis ll 2007 etching 7/10, 26 x 17.5cm $500 - 700 © reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

Lot 17 RICHARD LARTER (BORN 1929) Blustery Rain 2008 acrylic and glitter on polycanvas, 122 x 91.5cm $3,000 - 4,000 © reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

Lot 7 DALE HICKEY (BORN 1937) To L.A. 1993 lithograph 2/30, 30.5 x 30.5cm $300 - 500 © reproduced with the permission of Viscopy Ltd

Lot 15 JI CHEN (BORN 1960) Wangi Falls, NT 2008 oil on canvas, 150 x 160cm $4,000 - 6,000

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Lot 74 JOHN BRACK (1920-1999) Sunlamps 1966 etching 7/25, 32.5 x 39.5cm $2,500 - 3,500

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FINE JEWELLERY PREVIEW

PREVIEW NOW IN SYDNEY

A sapphire and diamond ring $8,500 - 9,500

39 Queen Street, Woollahra Sydney 22 - 24 November, 10am - 4pm SYDNEY Enquiries Anne Phillips Senior Specialist & Valuer, Sydney anne.phillips@leonardjoel.com.au 0403 142 106

A 2.14ct diamond ring $15,000 - $20,000

FINE JEWELLERY PREVIEW

An antique diamond cluster ring $9,000 - 11,000

A diamond cocktail bracelet $10,000-12,000

The Fine Jewellery Auction Monday 2 December 2013, 6.30pm

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Preview in Sydney 39 Queen Street, Woollahra Friday 22 November 10am-4pm Saturday 23 November 10am-4pm Sunday 24 November 10am-4pm

Preview in Melbourne Wednesday 27 November 2013 9am - 8pm Thursday 28 November 2013 10am - 4pm Friday 29 November 2013 10am - 4pm Saturday 30 November 2013 10am - 5pm Sunday 1 December 2013 10am - 5pm Monday 2 December 2013 10am - 4pm

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Enquiries John D’Agata Head of Jewellery (03) 8825 5605 / 0408 355 339 john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

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FINE JEWELLERY PREVIEW

A gold ‘wig’ ring by Cartier $3,500 - 4,500

An antique scent bottle with gold detail $600 - 800

A diamond bangle $5,500 - 6,500

A gem set giardinetto brooch $600 - 800

An Art Deco diamond and gem set brooch $3,500 - 4,500

PREOWNED LUXURY A Monogram Boite pharmacie case

by Louis Vuitton $2,000 - $3,000

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

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CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & Collectables

63 SPANISH SCHOOL AN 18TH CENTURY POLYCHROME PAINTED LEATHER TRIPTYCH DEPICTING ST GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON 153.5 x 171cm. $10,000 - 15,000

CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & COLLECTABLES 335 GABRIELLE ARGY ROUSSEAU (1885 - 1963) MEDAILLONS FLEURIS PATE DE VERRE GLASS VASE, CIRCA 1925 $10,000 - 12,000

Now consigning classic furniture, objects & collectables for 2014

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CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & Collectables

323 A JOSEF LORENZL ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE* STAMPED LORENZL, CIRCA 1920 $1,000 - 1,500

151 RISING FAST’S JOCKEY SILKS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN WORN BY JACK PURTELL DURING THE 1954 MELBOURNE CUP $10,000 - 15,000

The Specialist Collector

THE GRAHAM GEDDES GALLERY RESULTS The Graham Geddes Gallery Auction on Sunday 17th October saw another diverse offering of antiques and decorative furnishings dispersed to buyers both interstate and locally. Highlights included a French provincial style refectory table, which realised $8,500 (IBP), a pair of silver foil overlaid armchairs, which sold for $4,200 (IBP) and a set of eight rush seated ladder back chairs, which fetched $3,900 (IBP).

402 A SET OF SIX WILLIAM IV FLAME MAHOGANY SPADE BACK DINING CHAIRS $800 - 1,000

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Modern + Traditional RESULTS

Tulips bloom in Spring Sale

16 SET OF SIX EERO SAARINEN NO. 150 PEDESTAL TULIP DINING CHAIRS FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL Sold $8,140 IBP

40 MARC NEWSON GLUON CHAIR AND MATCHING OTTOMAN Sold $3,660 IBP

The Modern & Traditional sale held at Smith St Collingwood on Sunday 20th

modern design also performed strongly, notably a Gluon chair and footstool, lot

October brought together a fascinating blend of vintage and contemporary

40, by Australian designer Mark Newson that more than tripled its $1,000-1,500

furniture, objects and memorabilia from around the globe.

estimate to realise $3,600 (IBP).

Undoubtedly the highlight of the day was lot 16 a superbly restored set of six iconic Eero Saarinen NO. 159 Pedestal Tulip dining chairs that far exceeded expectations

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to realise $8,400 IBP against a pre-sale estimate of $4,500-6,500. One of the most

Giles Moon, Head of Modern Design & Collectables

striking pieces in the sale was lot 42 a near life-size Indonesian handcrafted wooden

(03) 8825 5635 / 0439 493 038

reindeer. It realised $4,800 IBP against an estimate of $4,000-6,000). Post-1950

giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au

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SINGLE OWNER AUCTION

IMPORTANT LUXURY HOME CONTENTS VIEWING AND AUCTION ONSITE at 16 st Georges rd, toorak

SINGLE-OWNER AUCTION AT 16 ST GEORGES ROAD TOORAK Leonard Joel’s single-owner auction department has been engaged to disperse the luxury home contents of this important Melbourne residence. In family hands for almost two decades, the property was just recently reported as transacting for circa $20,000,000 by Melbourne agents Kay & Burton.

Comprising more than 300 lots, this private collection of fine international furniture, decorative objects and furnishings will be viewed and sold on site at 16 St Georges Road, Toorak.

AUCTION SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER AT 12Pm

Please note that viewing of the collection will be by auction registration only.

Important Luxury Home Contents Auction Sunday 17 November 2013, 12pm

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Auction and Viewing on site at 16 St Georges Rd, Toorak

Preview Friday 15 November 2013 10am - 7pm Saturday 16 November 2013 10am - 5pm Sunday 17 November 2013, 9am - 11am

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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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Photographic Auction

The Dinesh Parekh Collection of International Photographs This

private

collection

of

around

700 photographs dates from 18402000 and includes examples by many internationally renowned photographers such as William Henry Fox Talbot, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Brassai, Brett Weston,

Robert

Mapplethorpe

and

Alfred Stieglitz.

Dinesh Parekh is a Melbourne-based retired psychiatrist who has been collecting photographs for most of his adult life. His interest began as a nineyear old, taking photographs of his family in their garden in Rajasthan, India. He began collecting photographs shortly after becoming a doctor and has only completed his collection in the past few years.

Brett Weston Nude Underwater

Brassai (Gyula Halรกsz) Woman of the Night

AUCTION 15 DECEMBER AT 10Am VIEW & BID ONLINE William Henry Fox Talbot The Hungerford Suspension Bridge

The Dinesh Parekh Collection of International Photographs Sunday 15 December 2013, 10am

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Andre Kertesz Distortion

Preview Wednesday 11 December 2013 9am - 8pm Thursday 12 December 2013 10am - 5pm Friday 13 December 2013 10am - 5pm Saturday 14 December 2013 10am - 5pm

Yusuf Karsh, Ottowa Portrait of Miro

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

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NOVEMBER

the antique & interiors Auction

The ANTIQUE & INTERIORS AUCTION Small William Moorcroft plums pattern squat vase, circa 1916 $260 - 320

A four volume set of Hanbury’s Complete Body of Painting and Gardening, 1770 $1,000 - 2,000

A pair of Ola Cohn pottery figural book ends $600 - 800

MINI MOORCROFT AUCTION

Books, ephemera and collectors reference

AUSTRALIAN POTTERY AUCTION

A small sample of Moorcroft items will be offered on Thursday 14th November at 12pm in the Weekly Objects and Collectables room.

Various pieces by William, Walter Moorcroft and later including classic patterns such as Plums and Pansy.

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

NOVEMBER

Books for collectors, collectors reference and collectibles are the themes of our biannual specialist book sale being held on Thursday 21st November in the white room. Specialist reference books such as Sydney Cabinet Makers and Australian Jewellery 19th century - early 20th century are a sample of the books being offered. For the collectors we offer The Official Program of the Opening of Parliament 1901, early postcards and Gould’s Birds of Australia in eight volumes, limited edition.

On Thursday 28th November the Weekly Objects and Collectables department will hold an Australian pottery themed sale commencing at 12pm. Some of the potters offered will include Merric Boyd, Milton Moon, Bendigo pottery and David and Hermia Boyd.

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

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

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reGULAr JeWeLLerY APPrAISAL DAYS IN SYDNeY A GUBELIN WORLD TIME ZONE POCKET WATCH Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 Sold for $9,150 IBP

AN EARLY VICTORIAN GEM SET BRACELET Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 Sold for $1,952 IBP

A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING Estimate: $30,000 - 40,000 Sold for $43,920 IBP

A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 Sold for $11,590 IBP

When I’m conducting appraisals, many of

I often hear people say that the younger

accommodate a very broad range of items in

what they’re worth, why not make an

my clients mention that they have a lot of

members of their family have very different

its sales, whether it’s an impressive historical

appointment to bring them in to one of our

jewellery which they no longer wear. It

taste and aren’t interested in the items of

piece, something of a more modern design or

regular appraisal days in Sydney?

worries them that it’s sitting in a drawer,

jewellery which they’d like to give them.

a quirky vintage brooch.

with no one to appreciate it.

However, it’s important to remember that

Every time we have a viewing in Sydney, I’m

This month’s Jewellery Appraisal Days:

My Grandmother often used to say that

just because no one in your immediate family

always pleased to see how many people come

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things were made to be worn, or used, as the

is interested in something, it doesn’t mean

in and try on the large selection of jewellery

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case may be. This worked out very well for

that people no longer wear that sort of thing.

and watches on offer. Here I’ve selected five

me, because she gave me a lot of the jewellery

Fortunately,

intergenerational

very different items from the September

Anne Phillips

which didn’t interest her daughters, and I

changes in taste, there are still many people

Jewellery Sale which piqued the interest of

Senior Specialist & Valuer, Sydney

still wear much of it today. However, people

who actively buy, wear and collect jewellery

buyers.

don’t always have an eager granddaughter to

of many different styles and periods.

Rather than harbouring a jewellery box full

whom they can give their unwanted items.

It’s also fortunate that Leonard Joel can

of under-appreciated items and not knowing

despite

ProJeCT FIVe CHArITY AUCTIoN The recent Project Five Charity Auction, which was held in the foyer of the spectacular Southern Tower at Darling Quarter, was a huge success. TV and Radio presenter, Fenella Kernebone, was MC for the night and Leonard Joel’s Sydney-based Senior Specialist, Anne Phillips, was the auctioneer. After a flurry of spirited bidding, the four art works on offer raised $15,700 for ICE (Information and Cultural Exchange), an organisation which provides digital arts programmes for artistic youth in Western Sydney. Project Five has raised a total of $68,300 for ICE to date.

Adnate’s powerful depiction of a boy he met while visiting a remote Indigenous community in Northern Australia attracted the interest of numerous bidders and eventually sold for $5,000. Numskull’s distinctive style was familiar to many, because he recently designed

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a cover for the Sunday Telegraph’s Style magazine which featured Miranda Kerr. His

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colourful meditation on the relationship between people and their possessions achieved $2,900.

Rone’s painting inspired a spate of competitive bidding before fetching a final selling price of $5,600. Jodee Knowles’ work also attracted a great deal of attention, with MC Fenella Kernebone even putting in a few bids, before being defeated by another motivated collector, who secured it at $2,200.

For profiles of the artists and images of the finished art works go to http://www.project5.com.au/#auction.

If you would like to be kept informed of future Project Five events, contact Anne Phillips at anne.phillips@leonard joel.com.au.

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