LEONARD, issue 35, December-January 2015

Issue THIRTYFIVE / DECEMBER - JANUARY 2015

MELBOURNE / SYDNEY

Great Expectations Leonard Joel refurbishment

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Cover The Graham Geddes Antique Relocation Auction Session I Saturday 21 March at 11am Session II Sunday 22 March at 11am 1291 AN IMPORTANT CHINESE WUCAI-GLAZED BALUSTER JAR MING DYNASTY (1368 - 1644), JIAJING MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522 - 1566) $38,000 - 42,000

We wish all our valued clients and industry colleagues the compliments of the season.

Leonard Joel Specialists

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jewellery & Pre–Owned Luxury

Art

Classic furniture & Objects

NATIONAL HEAD OF collections

John D’Agata, National Head of Jewellery

Sophie Ullin, Head of Art

single owner COLLECTIONS

John Albrecht, Managing Director

& Sydney Office

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Guy Cairnduff, Head of Classic Furniture & Objects

& Head of Collections

Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5605

Email sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

& Head of The Specialist Collector

Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5619

Email john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au

Phone +61 (0) 3 8825 5611 Email guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

Email john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au

SYDNEY SPECIALIST

VINTAGE interiors & MODERN DESIGN

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

JEWELLERY

Robert Williams, Sydney

Anna Grassham, Vintage Interiors Manager

Chiara Curcio, Specialist, Classic Furniture

Robert Haigh, Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist

Phone + 61 (0) 2 9362 9045

& Modern Design Specialist

& Objects, Books and Manuscripts

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DEcEmBEr - JAnuArY contEnts aTTICUS & MILO REFURBISHMENT FOREWORD NEWS CaLENDaR MODERN DESIGN WHaT IS a vaLUaTION REaLLY WORTH? FINE JEWELLERY & LUXURY FINE aRT CLaSSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS THE GRaHaM GEDDES aNTIQUE RELOCaTION aUCTION aNTIQUITIES FROM THE PRIvaTE COLLECTION OF GRaHaM GEDDES SYDNEY THE MaRK LISSaUER COLLECTION DREWEaTTS & BLOOMSBURY THE WILCOX COLLECTION SYDNEY 2015 EvENTS vaULT

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ATTICUS & MILO REFURBISHMENT

Great Expectations Now at the ripe old age of 95 and fast secular education for the masses. Many of ornamentation and display. Commentators augment a few key pieces with special approaching our centenarian year, Leonard Leonard’s clients may already be aware such as Ruskin and practitioners like William auction finds. This will enrich and invigorate Joel has deemed it a fitting moment to that the premises was the first school built Morris took an intellectual approach to the process and is, of course, authentically redecorate our rooms at 333 Malvern Rd. in the Prahran district as a direct response to questions of Taste, Style, Colour, Harmony ‘Leonard’.

We have selected Caecilia Potter of award- the 1872 Education Act Victoria, enacted by and Ornament. Interior colour compositions We don’t want to raise the curtain too early winning design practice Atticus & Milo then Premier of Victoria, conservative James were typically soft, muted tertiary tones with as that would spoil the surprise. Suffice to because she is well-known for her expertise Goodall Francis. By 1900, with an enrolment judicious application of brighter highlights say that, as Australia’s busiest auction house, and passion for creating engaging spaces of 2000, it claimed to be the largest in and generous lashings of gold and brass we can only close for a limited period this within heritage buildings. We asked Caecilia Victoria. The architecture embodies the to enliven otherwise subdued schemes. January to allow construction works to to give our clients some insight into our Victorian values of stability, permanence, Many Australians will be familiar with the progress, and so we plan to unveil stage 1 in interior refreshment project.

respectability, romanticism, conservatism polychromatic brickwork of the period and March 2015. We have focussed these works

My view of Leonard is of a complex and even godliness, epitomised by the bell the popular usage of black and white marbles on improving our client experience from personage who retains his 19th century tower and soaring Gothic-inspired arches. auction-house

values

whilst

(signifying night and day, masculine and arrival, through meeting spaces and onto the

warmly It struck me that at Leonard Joel, the team of feminine) as well as distinguishing patterns cashier. Then we intend to roll out further

embracing 21st century technologies. He is specialists are also motivated by a desire to such as herringbone and chevron.

exciting stages to address our various display

not driven by fads and fashions but by more educate and learn. There is always something Today Victorian interiors are commonly and auction spaces, all with minimum lasting qualities of beauty, craftsmanship, exciting and new in every sale that piques perceived as heavy, ornate and over- disruption to our valued clients. individuality and provenance. He takes an their interest. It is axiomatic that auctions are embellished. However, it has been a joy to We ask for your forbearance for any eclectic interest in the parallel worlds of treasure houses for eager collectors intent take inspiration from the spirit of the times inconvenience that may ensue and hope that fine art, design, jewellery, luxury goods and on finding unique and personally resonant – I hope with a lighter touch!

you will enjoy our metamorphosis as much

collectibles. Hence, when conceiving the objects. Thus, a sometimes painstaking, Materials, finishes and fittings for the new as we will. new reception areas I sought to express some highly educational process of research, interiors will reference that noble history of that personality and also that of the neo- investigation,

observation,

appraisal, and the illustrious records of the firm, but [Caecilia Potter FDIA Design Director

Gothic Victorian heritage-listed architecture selective divestment and acquisition finds it’s with a contemporary flavour that reflects the Atticus & Milo] - an 1873 competition winning design by natural home in this historic school house.

diverse interests and passions of Leonard’s

prominent Victorian architects Crouch and Victorian architecture was characteristically clientele. Keen-eyed observers may perhaps Wilson.

decorative,

artistic

and

extroverted, spot the profiles of some important figures

It is a matter of record that Victoria led the embodying craftsmanship and upholding the from the past. With respect to furnishings, world in pioneering compulsory, free and civilizing and socially uplifting qualities of art and accessories, over time we plan to

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FOReWord

95 years on As we approach the end of 2014 we celebrate The refurbishment of ground floor areas of we are even more excited by the possibilities categories.

95 years in business and as Melbourne’s our Melbourne rooms by celebrated design that online platforms and forums can offer We do hope you have enjoyed LEONARD in oldest auctioneer we delight in handling house ATTICUS & MILO will take place our clients.

2014 and we look forward to welcoming you

property from all walks of life and from all over the summer break and this redesign Finally, and perhaps most significantly, in back to our Melbourne and Sydney rooms over the world.

will enhance client reception, lounge areas 2015 we have secured an association with in 2015 and may I take this opportunity, on

In Leonard Joel’s 90th year I had the and cashier arrangements and streamline the London auctioneer Dreweatts & Bloomsbury. behalf of the entire Leonard Joel team, in privilege of being invited back to manage and client experience for every visitor to Leonard Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions is a “Top wishing you and your loved ones a happy and regenerate this great firm and now five years Joel.

5” UK auctioneer and parent company, healthy summer break.

on I’m delighted to advise you that we are To compliment this building redesign we are Stanley Gibbons PLC, is the only UK stockvery much a 21st century auction house with also embarking on a stage II redesign and exchange listed auctioneer and dealer a client focus; reflecting current tastes and refinement of our website to provide clients in collectibles. This association provides embracing new collecting habits.

with an enhanced and simplified digital Leonard

Joel

clients,

whether

buying

In 2015 this commitment to enhancing our experience across all devices. At Leonard or selling, unprecedented access to new client experience will continue with several Joel we remain passionate about traditional markets, new buyers and with profound exciting new initiatives.

print (as evidenced by this publication) but expertise in coins and stamps, amongst other

John Albrecht MANAGING DIRECTOR & NATIONAL HEAD OF COLLECTIONS

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MEET LEONARD JOEL’S CLIENT LIAISON

8TH aNNUaL

PENINSULa SUMMER MUSIC FESTIvaL World-class Music, Intimate Performances and Unique Iconic Peninsula Locations best encapsulates the Peninsula Summer Music Festival.

In its 8th year, the festival has evolved into a major event on the Mornington Peninsula calendar. It is recognised for imaginative programming that assembles leading Australian and International artists, and celebrates the Region’s fine wines, produce and beautiful scenery.

With a wonderful array of the finest classical, early chamber music, jazz, cabaret and world music, this festival provides a chance for culture seekers, music lovers, holiday makers, friends and families to get together for some fantastic entertainment.

Come and sample the best of the Mornington

Peninsula from January 01-11. www.peninsulafestival.com.au Leonard Joel are delighted to announce the appointment of Katarina Ljahovic to the new role of Client Liaison.

Facilitating a smooth client experience throughout the auction process is a cornerstone of the Leonard Joel business model and the introduction of a Client Liaison will enhance our client-focused services even further. Leonard Joel prides itself on being a multi-category auction house and Katarina in this new role will be the primary point of contact for clients with consignments in multiple departments.

Katarina comes to us with a wealth of auction and client service experience, having worked at Sotheby’s Canada prior to arriving on our shores.

In this new post at Leonard Joel, Katarina has been tasked with being the first port of call for our clients, whether buying or selling, and making your

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transactions with Leonard Joel seamless and straight-forward.

MY BOOKSHOP The tragic death last year of local

maximum amount of time there,’’

collectables, and the artwork that

interior designed Stuart Rattle robbed

recalls friend and landscape designer

Rattle treasured. Readers also have

Australia of one of its great design

Paul Bangay in the Foreword. “Musk

a chance to explore the magnificent

talents and most charming characters.

Farm represented everything Stuart

Musk Farm gardens and learn more

believed in, both as a designer and

about its creator’s planting methods

We are lucky that his legacy lives

a human being; he created a house

and landscape design ethos.

on in his work, his friends, and a

and a garden that were exquisitely

beautiful new book just published

crafted and detailed, supporting and

All proceeds from the book’s sales go

by Lantern Books. Stuart Rattle’s

employing many highly specialised

to the Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic

Musk Farm focuses on Rattle’s

craftsmen…”

Gardens. We highly commend this memento to a great friend and a

magnificent property in Victoria’s

brilliant designer.

Central Highlands. His restoration of

This beautiful little hardback – with

an old abandoned schoolhouse and

photographs by Earl Carter and Simon

its surrounding grounds became his

Griffiths, and words by Annemarie

Stuart Rattle’s Musk Farm

great passion. Rattle “structured his

Kiely – features the rooms, furniture

Foreword by Paul Bangay

working life so he could spend the

and furnishing, antiques and

$39.99 (Lantern)

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Calendar

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

BID LIVE ONLINE

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Petit Classic Furniture & Objects Auction Thursday 18th December 2014 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Monthly Toy Auction Thursday 5th February 2015 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Xue Mo Selected Works 2009 - 2014 Exhibition 18th – 27th February 2015 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Jewels & Objets D’Art Auction Including The Wilcox Collection Sunday 8th March 2015 – 1pm

SYDNEY AUCTION

39 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW

The Graham Geddes Antiques Relocation Auction Including Antiquities from the private collection of Graham Geddes

AMIE KINGSTON (1908-96) Engine Room II (painted on board the RMS Ormonde) 1937 oil on panel 25.0 x 25.0 cm

Session I Saturday 21st March 2015 – 11am Session II Sunday 22nd March 2015 – 11am

Closed for summer vacation 20 December - 12 January

877 High Street, Armadale, Melbourne, Victoria

Fine Jewellery Auction Monday 23rd March 2015 – 6pm

Consignments Welcome Artists of particular interest include Hilda Rix Nicholas, Ethel Carrick Fox, Emanuel Phillips Fox and Cressida Campbell

333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Fine Art Auction Tuesday 24th March 2015 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Enquiries 69 John Street, Leichhardt, NSW, 2040

Modern Design Auction

69johnstreet.com | +61 2 7901 7072 | art@69johnstreet.com

Thursday 23rd April 2015 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Pre Owned Luxury Auction Thursday 14th May 2015 – 1pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Classic Furniture & Objects Auction Including The Mark Lissauer Collection Session I Saturday 30th May 2015 – 11am Session II Sunday 31st May 2015 – 11am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

AUGUSTUS GEDDES INSTINCT

Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.

EXHIBITION OPENS THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2014 - 914 HIGH ST ARMADALE -

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The curves of Niemeyer In 2012 Brazil lost one of its greatest public architects and designers, Oscar Niemeyer. But

curvaceous look, yet eminently functional design, placed it as one of my favourites of

with a life that spanned almost 105 years Niemeyer’s legacy and passion for curve over

the auction and I’m just so thrilled that new collectors can enjoy and acquire design and,

line, for abstraction over realism found expression in more than 600 projects

really, history of this calibre”.

and numerous design collaborations which included his vision and central role in the

If you have designer furniture, no matter how new or old, that you wish to sell contact

creation of the modern capital of Brazil. Criticized by his peers for his monumentalism

Anna Grassham for a complimentary discussion and appraisal.

he unashamedly pursued curvature and abstraction over what he considered to be the Enquiries Anna Grassham Modern Design Specialist (03) 8825 5614 anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au

formality and emptiness of line. This was his way of celebrating the ocean, the landscape and space. The chaise lounge, lot 197, at Leonard Joel’s Modern Design auction on Thursday evening, one of only three ever produced, was a rare Niemeyer design that we had the privilege of exhibiting and selling at auction. Manufactured by Tendo Braziliera in the 1970s the chair sold for $10,980 and set an Australian record for the designer at auction. Anna Grassham for Modern Design commented “its elegant black finish, it’s

Now consigning MODERN DESIGN FOR APRIL 2015

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WHAT IS A VALUATION REALLY WORTH?

What is a valuation really worth?

I came across this question recently and terms to the owner is vital. Once the purpose Antique brooches. An auction value could be the time of the valuation. For jewellery this it gives food for thought about how we as has been established the valuer can begin to suggested of $200. However it’s insurance changes constantly due to the fluctuations in valuers arrive at the value of an item.

appraise within the correct context.

value will be hugely different as the valuer the gold price and the exchange rate between

My area is specifically jewellery and watches Written valuations must always have the must factor in that the piece was handmade the U.S. and Australian dollar. What an item but for any object coming through the doors purpose written at the top to clarify how the and to replicate this piece numerous hours is worth today will be different tomorrow. of Leonard Joel how do we assign a value?

price has been derived. Difficulty arises when would be taken. The setting of numerous Valuers are providing expert opinion, using

The article where this question came from the owner of the valuation then seeks to use small stones can also be time consuming and comparisons and comparable examples to further went on to explain “ [a valuations] this information for a different function. costly. There is also sales tax and GST to be assist in deriving their price, or researching worth

is

entirely

dependent

on

the Numerous clients who visit the Jewellery added as well. The same brooch for insurance to obtain the correct information.

instructions that precede it, when those Department with jewellery they are wanting purposes could easily be $2000.

So the answer to the question what is a

instructions are given and the use that is to auction provide us with accompanying For any of you who enjoy watching the valuation worth lies in how the purpose is made of it when it is received.”

paperwork in the form of an insurance Antiques Roadshow, consider next time defined between the valuer and the client

Critical is the word instruction and it is valuation. Many believe that this is the value you are watching the type of value being and therefore assists in accuracy for both vital that the owner and valuer establish the of their piece. The client has confused the assigned. Often the specialist doesn’t qualify parties. purpose of the valuation. Often the owner insurance value to the market value, not the context of the price they are providing. does not know themselves what they are realising they are very different purposes.

Everyone is gasping at a large figure but does Caroline Tickner

wanting to achieve by having something A good example of this is an Edwardian that mean the price is one that can be realised BA (Hons), FGAA valued. The definition of auction/market diamond flower bar brooch. It has lots of the next day or month or year? value,

replacement

value,

probate

Leonard Joel Jewellery Insurance Valuations

or little diamonds and is fine and delicate. An Remember valuations are a matter of

matrimonal will render highly different auction value at the moment would not be opinion. It is subjective and relies on the outcomes for all involved. Explaining these very high due to the lack of desirability of valuer being aware of all the relevant facts at

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FINE JEWELLERY & LUXURY

FINE JEWELLERY It was impressive to say the least and it is not often that you get to handle a 100.42ct Columbian emerald. Our cover piece, lot 165, a beautiful pear cut emerald was secured for $64,660 IBP. The buyer, far too nervous to bid in the room on such a rare piece, negotiated the sale by private treaty. Colour was certainly the flavour of the day, with all of our Argyle pink diamonds selling for exceptional prices including lot 343, a 0.89ct triangular fancy intense pink diamond, which hammered for $61,000 IBP. Cocktail jewellery was king - lot 139, a multi-gem bomb ring, was highly contested and sold for $2,440 IBP and the last lot in the auction, a massive 173.60ct citrine cocktail ring, concluded the auction at $1342 IBP. The gentlemen in the audience were not left out either - our very collectable Rolex “Double Red Sea Dweller” wristwatch generated a bidding war that stopped at $16,850 IBP and lot 174, a gentleman’s 5.45ct Ceylon sapphire ring, was secured for $5,120 IBP. With Christmas in the air buying continued well in to the week with numerous post-sales augmenting an already successful evening auction.

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

The Lure of the Kelly Forget Facebook, Instagram & Twitter; this story is better! The ‘Hermes Kelly‘, as we know it today, started its new lease of life in Hollywood. Famous film costume designer Edith Head purchased the Hermes accessory for Grace Kelly as part of her wardrobe for the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock film ‘To Catch A Thief’. Kelly, Grace that is, loved the bag so much that she carried it everywhere. In 1956, the then pregnant Princess Grace, used the bag to shield her baby bump from the ever present paparazzi. A photograph was featured in Life magazine and an icon was born.

The Kelly started from humble beginnings. The original prototype had its origins around 1892 and was known as Haut à Courroies because of its high handle. This was a large bag used for holding a saddle. It had a couple of facelifts in1923, it was simplified as a handbag by designers Émile-Maurice Hermès and Ettore Bugatti, then in 1930 Hermès’s son-in-law Robert Dumas redesigned it as a spacious travel bag called Sac à Dépêches.

It was this version that was eventually transformed into the Kelly Bag that we know today.

Leonard Joel has had the privilege of selling a number of these iconic bags in our popular LUXURY auctions. Most recently this exotic 30cm black crocodile Hermes Kelly sold for $14,640 including buyer’s premium.

Enquiries Amanda Saini Assistant, Pre-owned Luxury (03) 8825 5645 amanda.saini@leonardjoel.com.au

Now consigning for MARCH FINE JEWELLERY AUCTION 2015

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FINE JEWELLERY & LUXURY

“When I think of summer jewellery, I think of aquamarine.”

John D’Agata

AN ART DECO AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND BROOCHDRESS CLIP

SOLD FOR $2,196 IBP

AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND PENDANT

SOLD FOR $6,100 IBP

AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING

SOLD FOR $6,710 IBP

AN IMPRESSIVE AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND RING/BROOCH

SOLD FOR $14,640 IBP

AN IMPRESSIVE AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING

A PAIR OF AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND EARRING

SOLD FOR $10,370 IBP

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FINE ART

FINE ART JESSE JEWHURST HILDER (1881-1916) The Artist Working (a postcard) watercolour on postcard, 9 x 13.5cm

Sold for $4,148 IBP

ALBERT NAMATJIRA (1902-1959) Near Hermannsburg watercolour, 26 x 36.5cm

PERCY LINDSAY (1870-1952) Prospectors oil on board, 15.5 x 24cm

Sold for $26,840 IBP

Sold for $6,100 IBP

Our final auction got off to a cracking start with Percy Lindsay’s Prospectors opening

Portraiture, often described as an underrated genre, met with noticeable appreciation

proceedings. A cacophony of phones and internet bidding immediately revealed a

spear headed by Sydney Seymour Lucas’ Portrait of Jessica Grant at $4,148 IBP. A great

symphony of interest and desire culminating in a sale price of $6,100 IBP, four times its upper

result for a work by a British artist with a modest reputation.

estimate. James R. Jackson’s Sydney Harbour through Clifton Gardens (lot 6) also met a

European art came to the fore once more and this time it was art from the Gallic regions

chorus of bids and sold high at $14,030 IBP. Similarly William McInnes’ Cattle in Landscape

of the Continent that reigned supreme with Bernard Buffet’s Nature Morte à la Cafetière

(lot 61) reached its top note at $9,150 IBP. In fact, traditional art overall was singing from

(lot 183, front cover) seizing the crown at $42,700 IBP. Lucien Adrion’s Regatta, France (lot

the same song sheet with solid results achieved for the majority, especially works that had

176) added to the ranks with a top estimate result of $24,400 IBP and Constantin Kluge’s

long been unseen or were hard to come by. Jesse Traill falls in to the latter category so

the Paris Opera (Flower Market) at $6,100 IBP entirely surpassed its quote. The Italians

it was perhaps no surprise that collectors were willing to double presale-expectations to

were commendably represented by Telemaco Signorini (A Fiesole, lot 196) and the Dutch

$3,904 IBP for Wheat Stocks in Paddock 1915 (lot 107) belonging to the Estate of Beverly

by Rembrandt van Rijn’s Portrait etching at $6,100 IBP and $7,320 IBP respectively.

Brown. The dreamy watercolours of Jesse Jewhurst Hilder from the same Estate were also hotly pursued, tripling the low estimate in the case of Gathering Clouds - Dora Creek

Enquiries Sophie Ullin, Head of Art

(lot 106) and almost doubling it for The Artist Working (lot 129).

(03) 8825 5609 / 0413 912 307 / sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au

Now consigning for MARCH FINE ART AUCTION 2015

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FINE ART

PRO HART (1928-2006) Avalon Beach 1985 oil on canvas, 70.5 x 75.5cm

Sold for $11,590 IBP

LUCIEN ADRION (French, 1889-1953) Regatta, France oil on canvas, 100 x 81cm

Sold for $24,400 IBP H. W. COTTON (1872-1931) Sunlight Harbour, Taylor Bay, Sydney watercolour on paper laid on board, 28.5 x 33cm

Sold for $2,928 IBP

REX DUPAIN (born 1954) Girl with Red Towel 2005 100 x 100cm

Sold for $3,050 IBP

MARTINE EMDUR (born 1967) Deep Turquoise 2010 oil on linen 152.5 x 229cm

Sold for $23,180 IBP JAMES R. JACKSON (1882-1975) Sydney Harbour through Clifton Gardens oil on canvas, 63 x 75cm

Sold for $14,030 IBP

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CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

“When I think of summer objects, I think beautiful model boats & maritime instruments.”

Guy Cairnduff

A BRASS TELEGRAPH POINTER, MILNE BROS, SYDNEY

Sold for $1,100 IBP

A LARGE AND ELABORATE STATIC MODEL OF THE BRIG-SLOOP, HM OBERON (1805)

Sold for $7,800 IBP

CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

A LARGE BRASS SHIP’S COMPASS AND BINNACLE

Sold for $1,200 IBP

A FINE QUALITY SHIP BUILDER’S HALF MODEL OF THE TRANSPORT SHIP S.S GRACCHUS

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

Sold for $5,500 IBP

Now consigning for Classic furniture & Objects AUCTION in 2015

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CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

Discovered in Regional Victoria, Sold by Leonard Joel

PETIT CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS Thursday 18 DECEMBER at 2Pm

During 2014, Leonard Joel specialists have travelled throughout Victoria bringing antique and fine art appraisal services to regional centres. For enquiries regarding obligation free appraisals for fine art, objects, antique furniture and jewellery in regional Victoria, contact: Guy Cairnduff Head of Classic Furniture & Objects 03 8825 5611 guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

312 A RARE MOORCROFT FLAMBE WARATAH pattern vase $10,000 - 15,000

A BOX FRAMED WAX RELIEF PORTRAIT Private Collection, Western District, Victoria

Sold for $2,900 IBP

AFTER GIOVITA LOMBARDI (ITALIAN, 1837-1876) GOAT AND KID Private Collection, Western District, Victoria

Sold for $39,000 IBP

234 AN UNUSUAL EARLY 20TH CENTURY HARDWOOD BENCH OF MARITIME INTEREST $1,000 - 2,000

EUGENE VON GUERARD (1811-1901) View of Mt Sturgeon and Mt Abrupt from the Crater of Bald Hill 1856, 1869 also known as View from the Bald Hill a crater on Mr Marrs Station / Mt. Sturgeon, Victoria Ranges, Mt Abrupt Private Collection, Northern Regional, Victoria

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THE GRAHAM GEDDES ANTIQUES RELOCATION AUCTION

Life Imitates Art in The Evolution of an Antiques Empire: The Graham Geddes Antiques Relocation Auction, 21-22 March 2015 1295 A CHINESE DOUCAI ‘DUCK AND LOTUS’ BOWL QING DYNASTY (1644 - 1911), JIAQING MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1796 - 1820) $36,000 - 40,000

1291 AN IMPORTANT CHINESE WUCAI-GLAZED BALUSTER JAR MING DYNASTY (1368 - 1644), JIAJING MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522 - 1566) $38,000 - 42,000

Lot 30 AN EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUERED CABINET ON STAND $30,000 - 40,000 The physical and cultural landscape of Melbourne’s High Street, Armadale, will be

machinations associated with many of the ancient artefacts held in his collection. His

forever changed when the stock in trade of Graham Geddes Antiques is dispersed

eldest daughter, Lilly, will assume management of the statuary and antique hire divisions

over two sessions in a relocation auction in March 2015, owing to the redevelopment of

of the business, with Graham focussing on dealing in high-end Asian works of art, enjoying

the property the business has occupied for over 40 years. Since 1972, 877 High Street

his personal collection and holding fundraising events. But whatever the future holds

Armadale has been a focal point for local and international collectors of fine antiques, art

for this enigmatic elder statesman of the Australian antiques industry, it is sure to be

and antiquities. It has also been the scene of riotous parties and philosophical debates,

embarked upon with the same passion and vigour which has been a hallmark of his life’s

thanks to the gregarious – and at times mercurial - nature of larger-than-life proprietor,

work and will surely be something to behold.

Graham Geddes. During this time, the footprint of the business has grown to encompass three palatial shop fronts with adjoining galleries and workshops, housing a vast inventory

Enquiries

which has become renowned as an encyclopaedic catalogue of styles, spanning Asian

Guy Cairnduff

and European antiquities through to early European and English furniture and objects.

Head of Classic Furniture & Objects

Practical motivations aside, Geddes’ decision to part with his tightly held stock in trade is

03 8825 5611

as much a demonstration of the foresight which has driven one of the most diverse and

guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au

enduring large scale antiques business in Australia, as it is a reflection of the dynastic

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ANTiquities from the private collection of graham geddes

antiquITIES FROM THE private collection OF Graham Geddes For over fifty years, Graham Geddes has travelled the globe searching for the beautiful,

appreciation, these exquisite vessels are of breathtaking quality and significance. Upon

the obscure, and the sublime. Driven by a passion for history, objects, and the inexorable

their surfaces maenads dance, the gods consult, and the Trojan War rages. Representing

thrill of acquisition, Geddes has created an enviable collection. Now, Leonard Joel is

for the Ancient Greeks the pillars of their culture, the later history of these objects has

offering Antiquities from the private collection of this true connoisseur, ranging in date

in turn helped to shape Classics and Archaeology in Australia, and its international

from the Paleolithic era to late antiquity, in origin from Mesopotamia to France, and in

reputation. Many of these pieces were selected in consultation with the late Prof. A.D.

form from arrow heads to exquisite amphorae. With these important antiquities, we are

Trendall. An authority on Greek vases produced in fifth and fourth century BC South Italian

offered a rare insight not only into the meaning of objects in the ancient world, but also

colonies, Trendall was an exemplar of the innovation and energy of Australian Classics

their contemporary significance.

and Archaeology. In continuing recognition of their importance, pieces from the Geddes

Alongside their inherent aesthetic value, many of these items encapsulate key turning

collection have been studied, exhibited, and published nationally and internationally.

points in ancient civilizations. Stylistic transition from the Archaic ‘frozen smile’ to the

Many of these works have been inaccessible to the public from the early 2000’s, and the

impassive beauty that defined the Greek Classical era is glimpsed in a head of a woman.

Geddes antiquities collection has never been shown in its entirety. The Leonard Joel

The proud form of an azure blue glass alabastron evokes the profusion of Roman

auction, Antiquities from the Private Collection of Graham Geddes, presents a not to

production at the turn of the third century AD. Sadly, within a few years the socio-economic

be missed opportunity to appreciate unique objects curated by Graham Geddes, one of

crisis would threaten to bring the Empire to its knees.

Australia’s greatest collectors.

Geddes’ collection of Apulian vases contributes to the showcase of this unmissable antiquities auction, the Ancient Greek pottery. Reflecting decades of acquisition and

708 AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE COLUMN KRATER, ATTRIBUTED TO THE SWING PAINTER, CIRCA 530 B.C. $110,000 - 130,000

Monique Webber for Leonard Joel

703 AN APULIAN RED-FIGURE TREFOILLIPPED OENOCHOE ATTRIBUTED TO THE VARRESE PAINTER, CIRCA 360 B.C. $46,000 - 55,000

709 AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE NECK AMPHORA FROM THE CIRCLE OF ANTIMENES, CIRCA 520-510 B.C. $185,000 - 195,000

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SYDNEY

COMPLEX CONCEPTIONS CAPTURE SYDNEY AUDIENCE A FINE CARVED AND STAINED JAPANESE IVORY LARGE OKIMONO SIGNED SHIN ICHI

Sold $12,200 IBP

On a sweltering November day in Sydney

master Shin Ichi realised a staggering

collectors enjoyed the calm and cool of

$12,200 (IBP). Elaborate jewellery and

the recently refurbished Intercontinental

porcelain also sold well with lot 23, a

hotel in Double Bay to secure fine

splendid multi-South Sea pearl and

jewellery, objects and Australian art at

diamond necklace selling for $9,760 (IBP)

the final 2014 auction for Leonard Joel

and an intricately decorated 16th century

in Sydney. The front cover piece lot 232,

Chinese porcelain stationery holder, lot

a figurative bronze and ivory group by

165, also selling for $9,760 (IBP). Leonard

Demetre Chiparus, tended to typify the

Joel was delighted to team up with 69

connoisseurship evident amongst buyers

JOHN ST FINE ART SPECIALISTS, who

at the auction who seemed to focus on

provided the auction with a beautifully

beautifully executed and detailed objects.

curated selection of fine Australian art.

The bronze and ivory was particularly

Amongst the highlights was lot 295, an

interesting because it incorporated no

increasingly rare oil painting by Margaret

less than four figures and instead of the

Preston, that realised $59,780 (IBP).

more typical single female performer it depicted children at play. After bidding

Robert Williams, Specialist Objets D’Art

from no less than three collectors the

& Jewellery Sydney, is now accepting

figurative group sold for more than

consignments for our March 2015 auction.

double its estimate and realised $24,400 (IBP). Similarly, lot 197, a most complex

For an obligation-free appraisal please

ivory okimono and conceived as a family

contact Robert on (02) 9362 9045 or email

of mice scrambling over chestnuts and

robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au.

beans, was indicative of the sort of complex design and balance that seemed to appeal to buyers at the Sydney Leonard Joel auction. This rare piece by the work-

MARGARET ROSE PRESTON (1875-1963) Gloxinia 1928 oil on canvas 45.5 x 35.5 cm

Sold $59,780 IBP

Now consigning JEWELS & OBJETS D’ART for SYDNEY AUCTION MARCH 2015

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SYDNEY

“When I think of summer objects, I think of carved coral, mother of pearl and strange marine interpretations.”

Robert Williams

A PAIR OF CORAL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS

Sold $3,172 IBP

A PAIR OF MOTHER OF PEARL EARRINGS

Sold $854 IBP

A DUNHILL AQUARIUM TABLE LIGHTER, MID-20TH CENTURY

CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MODEL OF A GUN BOAT, REALISTICALLY CRAFTED, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

Sold $2,440 IBP

Sold $1,464 IBP

JEWELLERY ROYALTY VISITS LEONARD JOEL, SYDNEY My late father, a jeweller and goldsmith,

an Art Deco silver cigar box by Cartier of

was a great one for interesting practical

Paris and signed Cartier Paris with French

insights on what “makes” a fine piece

silver and makers marks was just such

of jewellery. Workmanship for example

an example of superb workmanship. It

could be determined often by the

was offered in our recent Jewels & Objet

simplest and oddest of tests – a gate-link

D’Art auction in Sydney and spotted by

bracelet could be held on its side at one

none other than Cartier’s great grandson

end by the fingers and at right angles

Alain Cartier. Alain was determined to

to the ground. If it sagged it was either

secure it for his private collection and

very worn or if new and sagging, of poor

finally secured the rare piece of history

construction. I always remember this test.

and design for $4,880 (IBP). It is now on its

Equally, the visibility and finish of hinges

way to Europe!

on gold and silver boxes explained a lot about the quality of manufacture – if one

John Albrecht

couldn’t see the hinge or if it was very

Managing Director

hard to discern, this was the “hallmark” of a gold and silversmith’s fine work. Lot 243,

Art Deco silver cigar box by Cartier

Sold $4,880 IBP

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THE MARK LISSAUER COLLECTION

Ethnographic Eccentric An unassuming and charming 92 year old man of many stories, sad and engaging, Mark Lissauer has spent the last 40 years abroad months at a time studying exotic cultures and rituals. Fluent in 7 languages and visitor to over 30 countries, it is no surprise Mark is well known for his interesting and diverse collection of niche ethnographic material. Acquiring his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to New Guinea, being a man of tradition and taste Mark held no prejudice over the pieces he collected with the exception of having symbolic meaning or history. A man of exceptional memory, Mark still recalls the origin and symbolism of each piece he purchased, and although he never favoured any piece in his collection, he speaks with sentiment regarding the symbolism of each item once holding it in his hands.

Mark through extensive research became well‐seasoned on the cultures and rituals of the locals he visited, and his home of 65 years boasts a specialist library and several rooms laced with various remnants from tribes and countries worldwide.

An avid field collector come trader, and no stranger to the customs department, Mark has documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items, including the sale of several thousand items to various private collections and museums worldwide, including reputable institutions such as the Rockefeller Museum and the Musee National des

Mark Lissauer at home

Arts d’Afrique et d’Oceanie, now a facet of the Louvre.

His collection offers something for the amateur and specialist alike, from a Burkhara mens wedding crown to a rare New Zealand Maori patu.

Enquiries Chiara Curcio Specialist, Classic Furniture & Objects (03) 8825 5635 / 0412 653 315 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au

THE MARK LISSAUER COLLECTION AUCTION MAY 2015

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THE MARK LISSAUER COLLECTION

THE MARK LISSAUER COLLECTION An Important Private Collection of Oceanic Art & Artefacts

An Old Iatmul Mwai Mask , Middle Sepik River New Guinea, 20th century $3,000 - 5,000

A FINELY WORKED TIBETAN GILDED GHAU AMULET $2,000 - 3,000

A New Britain Tolai Ceremonial Dance Axe $1,200 - 1,800

A FINE TIBETAN SILVER LIDDED CUP ON STAND $1,600 - 2,000

A PNG Massim Canoe Splash board, circa 1950 $1,000 - $2,000

A LARGE LAVENDER JADE CARVING $3,000 - 4,000

Hawaii Bowl $3,000 - 5,000 A BUKHARA MENS WEDDING CROWN $2,000 - 3,000

A New Zealand Maori Patu, 19th Century $3,000 - 5,000

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DREWEATTS & BLOOMSBURY

AUSTRALIAN AND ENGLISH AUCTIONEERS FORM ALLIANCE A friendly lunch meeting at Brown’s Hotel in London between Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions’ Stephan Ludwig (CEO) and George Bailey (Chairman) with John Albrecht of Leonard Joel (Australia), about the world of auctions has yielded a new alliance between the two firms.

Leonard Joel and Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions are pleased to announce an alliance between the two firms.

The two auction houses will assist each other with the marketing and sale of select auctions in categories that will benefit from exposure to their respective markets.

For Leonard Joel this provides clients with a meaningful extension in to the London market place and for Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions an opportunity to extend their marketing of select auctions in to the Australasian region.

With origins dating back to 1759 Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions is a “Top 5” UK auctioneer and parent company, Stanley Gibbons PLC, is the only UK stock-exchange listed auctioneer and dealer in collectibles. Leonard Joel, established in 1919, is Melbourne’s oldest auctioneer and Australia’s only full-service auction house.

Stephan Ludwig for Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions: “We have long believed in carefully selected alliances with firms that share our service ethos and quality standards. The advancement of technology continues to shrink the collecting world and our global client base will benefit from enhanced access to local knowledge. This alliance with Leonard Joel will provide Australasian stamp and coin collectors with direct access to our world class numismatic and philatelic expertise.”

John Albrecht for Leonard Joel: “I immediately liked Stephan and George and I think we connected over many issues associated with our industry in the 21st century. I was particularly taken by the firms’ commitment to online growth and their similar view to mine, that bricks and mortar auction rooms are still vitally important to the development of successful long-term online strategy. This alliance will provide Leonard Joel sellers better access to UK/European buyers, Leonard Joel buyers better and more secure access to UK/European auctions and equally, Dreweatts & Bloomsbury seller’s better access to Australasian buyers and Dreweatts & Bloomsbury buyers better and more secure access to Australasian auctions. I think it is an elegant and interesting win-win”

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DREWEATTS & BLOOMSBURY

DREWEATTS & BLOOMSBURY AUCTION RESULTS

Stanley Gibbons Great Britain: 1888 Watermark Three Orbs £1 brown-lilac lettered TD (SG 186) large part o.g.

Well centred and with very fresh and fine colour, without doubt one of the finest known examples of this extremely rare stamp.

Sold for £40,000, March 2014 Baldwins Edward VIII, gold Proof Sovereign, 1937, bare head of king facing left, HP initials below for engraver Thomas Humphrey Paget.

Sold for £516,000 May 2014

(part) Iain Macmillan (1936-2006) The Abbey Road Session The Complete Set, 8 August 1969

Sold for £180,000 A blue and white “Five Dragons” vase with Jiaqing seal mark.

Sold for £275,000

A sapphire and diamond dress ring by Jean Schlumberger.

Sold for £118,000

An enamel and emerald ‘Serpenti’ bangle wristwatch by Bulgari, circa 1968.

Sold for £85,000

Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942) Vineyards, 1941

Sold for £45,000

WATCH THIS SPACE IN 2015 In 2015 both firms will be jointly marketing select auctions in the following ways:

For further enquiries contact John Albrecht, Managing Director & Proprietor

Website & Digital promotions | Traditional catalogues | Live-bidding events

+ 61 (0) 3 8825 5619 / john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au

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THE WILCOX COLLECTION SYDNEY

The Dr George Wilcox Collection

Leonard Joel is honoured to announce

ter Porcelain, Volume I, 1751-1851, John

that we have been entrusted with the

Sandon, pages 180-181, colour plate

sale of The Dr. George Wilcox Collec-

76 and page 204. John Sandon writes

tion. The late doctor’s distinguished

“A remarkable Barr, Flight & Barr des-

connoisseurship of fine clocks, furniture,

sert service was made circa 1812 for the

silver and decorative arts brings to us a

Gordon family and was sold in Scotland

refined collection, with distinctly English

in 1980 by Phillips from the estate of a

flavours. A curatorial journey shared with

descendant, the Honourable Mrs. Jock

his wife Pam, when I asked her the ques-

Leith of Glenkindie Castle, Aberdeen-

tion, “was it just his collection, yours, or

shire. The centres of each piece were

collaborative?” She explained, “Oh yes,

painted with shells in the distinctive

it was totally collaborative, in so much

hand which has been attributed to John

as George bought the antiques, and

Barker.

I always said ‘George, you can’t afford

reserved with the family crest within a

that!’”.

neoclassical gold border.”

The furniture leads with an exceptional

The

George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour,

enchanting selection of Dr Wall Worces-

attributed to George Simson. A simi-

ter, Derby, Minton and other European

lar Bonheur Du Jour, also attributed to

porcelain manufacturers. It is com-

George Simson, was sold anonymously

pleted by an eclectic collection of silver;

at Christie’s, London on the 7th of June

mostly sourced from the Silver Vaults in

2007 for £13,200. The feature clock of

London, spanning the entire Georgian

the Wilcox Collection is a fine late Geor-

periods, George IV, William IV, Victorian

gian musical automata clock by James

and Edwardian through to Elizabeth II.

The marbled grounds were

collection

continues

with

an

Smith.

The ceramics lead with a remarkable find; a fine Barr Flight & Barr Worcester

Enquiries Robert Williams

porcelain shell-decorated marbled part

(02) 9362 9045

dessert service, made for the Gordon

robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au

family, by John Barker. The service is referred to in The Dictionary of Worces-

THE DR GEORGE WILCOX COLLECTION SYDNEY AUCTION 8 MARCH 2015

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THE WILCOX COLLECTION SYDNEY

Dr. George Wilcox (1923 - 1984)

Dr George Wilcox (MBBS Syd) was

Martyn Cook and Paul Kenny - just to

a well-loved and respected general

mention a few.

practitioner in Kogarah (Sydney) for 36

Very frequent trips to England were

years. He practised medicine in the era

meticulously planned around antique

when GPs were on call 24 hrs a day and

fairs and special auctions. Collecting

performed their own obstetrics.... and

beautiful

objects

lived in a family home attached to their

However,

these

surgeries.

always just for display. He loved to use

He was an astute and discerning buyer

his beautiful silver and crystal for family

of antiques. His first foray into antiques

feasts when possible. His collection of

and fine arts was at a Lawsons auction.

long case, bracket and carriage clocks

He came home that day with a Percy

were always working beautifully and

Lindsay painting and nine other items.

midday would find up to 20 different

The collection had begun.

chimes pealing.

Over the next 35 years Dr Wilcox was a

The collection is being sold now as

recognised face at the Sydney auctions.

his widow, Pam, is moving to a smaller

He also bought items from

home.

dealers

was objects

a

passion. were

not

such as Bill Bradshaw, Ros Palmer, Doctor George Wilcox in England, searching for treasures, circa 1980

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2015 eVenTs

aNDREW WILSON aNTIQUES SORRENTO 3 - 17 JANUARY 2015 “My container has just arrived from my September buying trip and as a result I will have a fabulous display.”

Included in the collection is a wonderful selection of antique French provincial dining tables, side tables and other related furniture. Vintage and antique pottery, glass, zinc ware, Vintage French paintings and posters, provincial cheeseboards and many more unique objects will be available for immediate sale.

VENUE Sorrento Masonic Lodge (Supper Room), 3385 Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento.

DATES January 3rd until January 17th 2015.

HOURS 10am to 4pm every day

ENQUIRIES Andrew Wilson 0418 365 605

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NEW ART & CULTURE MAGAZINE

ART COLLECTOR: SHANNON BENNETT Shannon Bennett is infamous for his craftsmanship as both chef

by Stieg Persson and his emphatic opinion about the importance

and businessman. As such, it should be of little surprise that his

of having art where it can be appreciated. His collectionyuNupiNgu includes

approach to collecting art carries the same rigour and tenacity

works by artists to whom he feels personally connected or indebted

with which he steers his empire of world-class restaurants.

(such as Tony Albert and Jeffrey Smart), through to artists that he

He is curious, demanding and trusts his judgment – a combination

admires and champions for their social and conceptual significance

of attributes that has enabled him to develop a strong network

(including Gordon Bennett and Joseph Kosuth).

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within the art world and a dynamic collection that he spreads of Melbourne’s art world elite and such friendships have shaped

rICHArd PrINCE

Over the years, Bennett has cooked for and befriended a number

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between his restaurants and home.

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on his desire to collect art. Today, he has nine restaurants, including In 2000, having returned from several years in Europe, Melbourne

Vue de Monde in the Rialto Towers, Café Vue at Heide, an extensive

-born Shannon Bennett opened the first incarnation of Vue de Monde

art deco manor and estate in the Dandenongs, Burnham Beeches

in a terrace house in Carlton. So began his lively exploration of

and his latest, a Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Melbourne’s

Australian culture as defined by food, and subsequently, a hearty

Botanic Gardens, Jardin Tan. Art adorns each of Bennett’s ventures,

interest in art and artists.

demonstrating his confidence in art’s capacity to change the

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way that space is experienced, to alter emotions and narrate In conversation, Bennett is both confident and curious about the

social histories.

topic of discussion. He’s waiting for a flight and at one stage pauses to check-in while still managing to flit smoothly between recalling

Read the full article in Issue 8 of Vault Magazine, Out Now.

the joy of noticing the image of a half-eaten lamb chop in a work

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