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M E L B O U R N E | S Y D N E Y | L O N D O N
COLIN LANCELEYThe Estate of
Meet our team
May we introduce ourselves?
John AlbrechtManaging Director
& Head of Collections
03 8825 5619
John D’AgataNational Head of Jewellery
& Sydney Office
03 8825 5605 | 0408 355 339
Sophie UllinHead of Art
03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 307
Maxine WinningManager, Object, Books & Collectables
03 8825 5604
Dominic KavanaghManager, Interiors Furniture
03 8825 5632
Maggie SkeltonManager, Interiors Art
03 8825 5630
Leonard Joel can truly claim to have the broadest range of category specialists of any auction house in Australia. From identification and valuation of single items through to the dispersal of major private and corporate collections.
Leonard Joel brings an unrivaled specialist expertise to every buying or selling transaction.
About Us
Robert WilliamsSpecialist Jewels & Objets D’Art
& Single Owner Collections
02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106
Edwina FoleyJewellery Specialist
02 9362 9045
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ISSUE
45 NO
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BER 2015
M E L B O U R N E | S Y D N E Y | L O N D O N
COLIN LANCELEYThe Estate of
Issue 45 Cover
The Estate of Colin Lanceley
Auction Monday 16 November at 6.30pm SYDNEY
Photo Credit: Bresic Whitney
Anna GrasshamSpecialist, Modern Design
03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611
Guy CairnduffHead of Classic Furniture & Objects
& Head of the Specialist Collector
03 8825 5611 | 0407 828 137
Robert HaighManager, Senior
Jewellery Specialist
03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 038
Katarina LjahovicManager, Marketing & Communications
03 8825 5620
Rick MerrieSenior Photographer
Adam ObradovicPhotographer
Maria RossiDesigner / Finished Artist
Marketing Team
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Forthcoming Auctions
Interiors & Jewellery Auction Every ThursdayFurniture & Interiors – 10am
Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am
Art – 11.30am
Objects & Collectables – 12pm
MELBOURNE
Monthly Collectables Auction
Thursday 5th November 2015 – 12pm
MELBOURNE
The Geoffrey Hatty Collection of Applied Arts
Sunday 8th November 2015 – 2pm
MELBOURNE – On site 249 Johnson St, Abbotsford VIC
Specialist Prints Auction
Thursday 12th November 2015 – 11.30am
MELBOURNE
Fine Furniture & Objects
Featuring the Residual Stock in Trade of Edward Clark Antiques
Thursday 12th November 2015 – 12pm
MELBOURNE
Jewels & Objets D’Art Auction
14 & 15 November 2015
SYDNEY
The Estate of Colin Lanceley
Monday 16th November 2015 – 6.30pm
SYDNEY – On site 2 Esther Lane, Surry Hills NSW
Specialist Rug Auction
Thursday 22nd November 2015 – 12pm
MELBOURNE
The Silk Road Selection
Thursday 26th November 2015 – 10am
MELBOURNE
Luxury Auction
Saturday 28th November 2015 – 1pm
MELBOURNE
Jewels Auction
Monday 30th November 2015 – 6pm
MELBOURNE
Fine Art Auction
Tuesday 1st December 2015 – 6.30pm
MELBOURNE
Petite Classic Furniture & Objects
Monday 14th December 2015 – 2pm
MELBOURNE
Modern Design
Monday 14th December 2015 – 6.30pm
MELBOURNE
As we enter Australia’s most exciting month of racing we thought it opportune to reflect on
Leonard Joel’s dispersal of the most important Phar Lap memorabilia ever to come to auction.
On a Sunday afternoon in November 2012 we had the privilege of offering several items from
the Davis family collection. The highlights were the photo finish album and four horse shoes worn
by the great horse. The four gleaming aluminium horse shoes realised a staggering $31,720
(IBP) but the most thrilling moment came when we offered the album, the only known album
containing every Phar Lap race win in Australia. The 36 images mounted in a photo album of the
period realised $91,500 (IBP) and was finally secured by a public institution. If you have racing
or memorabilia that you would like identified and valued do not hesitate to contact Bethany
McGougan [insert details]
Spring Racing Memories
THE DAVIS FAMILY PHAR LAP PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM Sold FoR $91,500
PHAR LAP HORSE-SHOES (4) Sold FoR $31,720
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Upcoming Modern Design Auction December 2015 LOT 370 DETAIL: A CHINESE GILTWOOD CUNDI BODHISATTVA, LATE MING/EARLY QING DYNASTY $15,000 - 26,000
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It feels auspicious that this month we
introduce our Sydney round of three distinct
auctions in our 96th year of finding buying
and selling solutions for Australian and
international clients. Three expert members
of my team have curated very distinct and
special auctions that cater for so many
collecting tastes. This is the hallmark of
Leonard Joel; managing and presenting
collections great and small across every
category. On Saturday November 14th Robert
Williams and John D’Agata present their
quarterly Jewels & Objet D’Art auction and
the following day indulge Asian and Antique
collectors with the extraordinary single
owner collection of Ivan Holland. And as if to
prove the point that we really are the busiest
auction house in the country, Sophie Ullin
presents on November 16th The Estate of
Colin Lanceley; this entire studio is teeming
with art and objects passionately collected
over 40 years. Both single-owner collections
were meticulously and very personally
assembled and are in my opinion “must sees”.
All three collections offer new and very
sophisticated collectors alike buying
opportunities so whether you are a novice
collector or an expert we do hope you can join
us in Sydney over this long and interesting
round of auctions.
96 YEARS OF COLLECTIONSJohn Albrecht, MAnAging Director leonArD Joel
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Furniture Jewellery & Wristwatches
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Enquiries
Guy Cairnduff, Head of Classic Furniture & Objects
03 8825 5611 / 0407 828 137
A SHAWL BY HERMES, TIGER DESIGN$440 - 540
AuctionLuxury
Saturday 28th November - 1pm
THEMATIC AUCTIONSView Wednesday, buy Thursday and collect forever
Enquiries
Dominic Kavanagh, Interiors Manager
03 8825 5632 | [email protected]
Online catalogue available from Wednesday 18th November
AuctionThe Silk Road Selection
Thursday 26th November - 10am
Enquiries
Guy Cairnduff, Head of Classic Furniture & Objects
03 8825 5611 | [email protected]
AuctionFine Furniture & ObjectsThursday 12th November - 12pm
Enquiries
Dominic Kavanagh, Interiors Manager
03 8825 5632 | [email protected]
Online catalogue available from Friday 13th November
AuctionSpecialist Rugs
Thursday 22nd November - 2pm
Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd
Enquiries
Bethany McGougan, Collectables Specialist
03 8825 5625 | [email protected]
SINGLE OWNER COLLECTION OF WORLD WAR II AVIATION ITEMS BELONGING TO VICTORIAN
BASED COLLECTOR DAVID PERROTT
SINGLE OWNER COLLECTION OF WORLD WAR II AVIATION ITEMS BELONGING TO VICTORIAN
BASED COLLECTOR DAVID PERROTT
AuctionCollectables
Thursday 5th November - 12pm
Enquiries
Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist
03 8825 5624 | [email protected]
RANA GREEN, SERGEY MULTIPLATE ETCHING A/P$700 - 900
AuctionSpecialist Prints
Thursday 12th November - 11.30am
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THE GEOFFREY HATTY
COLLECTION OF APPLIED ARTS
Evolution Auction
8 NOVEMBER 2015 AT 2PM
Melbourne Auction Sunday 8 November 2015 at 2pm
Auction & Viewing on site 249 Johnson StreetAbbotsford, 3067 VIC
Viewing TimesWednesday 4 November 10am-4pmThursday 5 November 10am-4pmFriday 6 November 10am-4pmSaturday 7 November 10am-4pm
Enquiries:Anna Grassham
Modern Design Specialist03 8825 5637 / 0478 114 [email protected]
106OSVALDO BORSANI Sideboard with three sliding front doors Brushed stainless steel and black laquered carcus Italy c 1980s, 70h x 300w x 50d $12,000 - 15,000
230KARL TRABERT Modernist desk lamp Spun steel and knickel German c 1930s 44h x 30w x 45d cms $1,200 - 1,800
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9CARLO FORCOLINI ‘Signorina’ sectional armchair Prod Alias Black enamelled metal frame with sectional fabric inserts Italy c 1980s $3,000 - 3,500
228TABLE LAMP Heavy cast iron base, yellow enamelled finish. Rotating shade Italy c 1970s $600 - 800
179MODERNIST TELEPHONE DESK Desk with two drawers and shelves Vitrolite, nickel plate tubular steel, laquered timber Italy c 1930s $2,000 - 2,500
34ALESSANDRO MENDINI Coat stand Prod Ela Muno Black painted metal with resin spheres Italy c 1980s $4,500 - 5,500
An important Modern Design Single-Owner Collection
I started my first shop, Twentieth Century Design
in 1984 with my friend John Goad. We chose a
space on Carlisle Street (now the Galleon Cafe) in
St Kilda, which back in the day was not the most
fashionable destination. We painted it dove grey
and baby pink.
John and I frequented Leonard Joel on Inkerman
Street regularly. It was here that I made my first
major purchase. A 1950’s Rosando dining room
suite which to my surprise I managed to sell at a
profit. Funnily enough the purchaser of the suite
still comes into the gallery today.
A few years later we moved the shop to a location I
had been coveting for some time. A special corner
in Elwood that became available. It wasn’t long
before we were offered another space in Greville
street. We took this space and operated out of the
two locations until finally moving solely to Greville
street Prahran.
We began exhibitions in the space, ‘Featherston
to Whitehall’ and ‘The Italian Glass Collection’
of the late David Aboud (Pussy) being the most
memorable. Greville street was the last shop I had
in collaboration with the late John Goad, after the
lease ended I decided to branch out and see what
trends were happening overseas.
On my return from Europe I found the space I had
been looking for, 298 Malvern road Prahran where
I have been for the last 20 years.
The collaboration with my customers is the
central core and longevity of my business. These
connections and partnerships will be central to our
new direction and location.
Geoffrey Hatty
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JEWELS & ObJET D’ART
Auction
14 - 15 NOVEMBER 2015
Including the Ivan Holland Collection
Sydney Auction Session I Lots 1 - 535Saturday 14 November 2015 at 11am
Session II Lots 540 - 831Sunday 15 November 2015 ay 1pm
Auction location The Grand Ballroom, InterContinental Double Bay33 Cross Street, Sydney NSW, 2028
Sydney Viewing 7 - 14 November 10am - 4pm 2015Objets D’Art at Hughenden Boutique Hotel, 14 Queen St, Woollahra Jewels and The Ivan Holland Collection at 39 Queen Street, Woollahra
enquiriesRobert Williams Specialist Jewels, Objets D’Art & Single Owner Collections
02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 [email protected]
The preparation for this auction has been monumental. After the success of our Asian
inspired March auction we were literally inundated with consignments. The result is this
two day extravganza offering an exciting range of Fine Jewels, Art and Objet D’Art from
around the globe.
Session I of the auction features over two hundred items of jewellery, including antique,
designer and signed pieces, not to mention a selection of wristwatches. Of the many fine
diamonds in the auction, lot 107 stands out as impressive, the 1.42ct fancy intense yellow
diamond is highlighted by a surround of pink and white diamonds. Lot 278, ‘Barbara and
August’ by Charles Blackman is the highlight of our petite art offering. Our selection of
Chinese antiquities is vast. The cover lot 370, a late Ming Dynasty Bodhisattva and lot 410,
a Tang Dynasty horse and rider are rarities on the Australian market. Traditional antique
items include lot 225, an important Elizabeth II silver coffee & tea service.
Session II, The Ivan Holland Collection, presents an insight into the world of a truly pas-
sionate collector. This vast collection represents over sixty years of collecting and includes
both Asian and traditional Objets D’Art. The auction is full of eclectic treasures. We are sure
that there is something special for you to add to your personal collection. We look forward
to meeting you at the viewing and that you are successful with a purchase at the auction.
John D’Agata
National Head of Jewellery and Sydney Office
410 AN IMPRESSIVE CHINESE HORSE AND RIDER, TANG DYNASTY $15,000 - 26,000
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A rare pink sapphire
Pink sapphires are considered a rare colour in
sapphire colour spectrum, particularly if the
stone is natural without alterations. A part of the
corundum family, sapphires are known to come in
a wide range of colours including the classic blue
together with green, white, purple, yellow and
orange, then moving into shades of pink and red
which is known as the ruby.
We are pleased to offer this exceptionally fine
natural pink sapphire of 13.00 carats, originating
from Ceylon. Vivid in colour, the hot pink cushion
cut stone is certified with no evidence of treatment
to the colour or clarity of the stone. In today’s
market, most sapphires are considered to have
undergone some kind of permanent treatment.
This beautiful and clean stone has minimal
inclusions with a liquid feather and scattered
crystallites viewed under magnification.
An exciting opportunity for our avid gemstone
collectors, this stunning piece is featured in a
claw set pendant enhancer that is beautifully
highlighted within a surround of old European cut
diamonds set in 15ct gold. This beautiful piece of
jewellery is one of many fine items to be offered in
our 14 November Jewels & Objets D’Art auction
in Sydney.
Enquiries:
Edwina Foley, Jewellery Specialist02 9362 [email protected]
111 A PINK SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT $12,000 - 18,000
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THE ESTATE OF COLIN LANCELEY
Sydney Auction
16 NOVEMBER 2015 AT 6.30PM
Sydney Auction Monday 16 November 2015 at 6.30pm2 Esther Lane, Surry Hills, NSW
Sydney Viewing 2 Esther Lane, Surry Hills, NSWFriday 13 November 10am-6pm Saturday 14 November 10am-5pm Sunday 15 November 10am-5pm
Enquiries:Sophie UllinHead of Art03 8825 5609 / 0413 912 [email protected]
ILLUSTRATED ABOVE
207 and 208 Colin Lanceley’s own work …. I remember these as a
young artist and am as charmed by them now as I was when I first
saw them … They are in my opinion highly original works, as is his
whole body of work . He draws from such diverse playing fields
but has his own inimitable way … These are stunning and striking
pieces that are a pivotal component of australian art history
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David Bromley’s favourite things from the Estate of Colin Lanceley
It always fascinates me to see what motivates
people to collect.
I know, growing up, my family had to make a
decision between a family holiday or visiting a local
auction house called Barret and Barret in Adelaide.
We would purchase an old trunk and do it up
instead of driving to a coastal town.
In my bones I have this preference still, preferring
to purchase a piece of art or furniture before just
about anything.
I am a collector through and through. Building my
world, like a house of cards, combining what you
collect and surrounding yourself with your favourite
things, creating your life as you love it, expressing
your style through the things you admire and are
intrigued by.
Being an artist and a collector I was particularly
fascinated by Colin Lanceley’s collection and
thought it showed a very personal journey. It said
much about his exploration of different mediums
and varied taste, all adding up to give us all a great
insight into the man.
Being a collector myself and an artist, I have been
asked to choose my ten favourite pieces
By coincidence I was passed the catalogue to view
last night and took it with me to dinner with friends
Tom and Sylvia Lowenstein. When showing them
they were very moved, as they knew Colin and Kay
Lanceley very well. They remembered so many
pieces and we spent the evening reminiscing.
My favourites in no particular order are...
240 Patrick Caulfield , Garden with Pines …. Caulfield’s work has always
resonated with me and as a great lover of Arkley’s work I enjoy seeing the
work of someone surely inspirational for Arkley’s foundational map
48 Bill Coleman … I am always drawn to his work and have many myself
that I really enjoy
246 & 249 Gerrit Rietveld and Le Corbusier - The effect that these
creators had on world design is enormous and there is a reason for this;
they just nailed an aesthetic that is so wonderful and iconic.
299 I was told by Tom and Sylvia that he was a big rug collector and that
resonates with me …
95 Novelty lobster and crab pieces … Perhaps one of the most
remarkable collections ever offered was Warhol’s estate. Amongst the
most incredible paintings were masses of cookie jars and everyday kitsch
that once again showed the playful side of the serious collector
160 The vast majority of collectors explore markets and it is one of the
highlights in a collector’s week to look for treasure … this piece I can
imagine coming across it and not necessarily for any reason based in
name or artist’s resume but just being drawn to it … The art in this
collection is obviously very personal and a wonderful insight
318 Meccano model ship …. There’s a
seriousness in much of this collection, a
sophisticated eye and it is delightful to see
the playful and tender part of the collector
in pieces like this.
The sculpture collection on the whole I find very charming . One of the
sculptures has a fellow with a particulary humorous expression on his face
that was Tom Lowenstein’s favourite
I will let the audience look for that one…
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enquiriesRobert Haigh Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist
03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 [email protected]
Auction
JEWELS & TIMEPIECES30 NOVEMBER 2015
Melbourne Auction Monday 30 November 2015 at 6pm333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 25 November 9am-8pmThursday 26 November 10am-4pmFriday 27 November 10am-4pmSaturday 28 November 10am-5pmSunday 29 November 10am-5pm
Enquiries:John D’AgataNational Head of Jewllery & Sydney Office03 8825 5605 / 0408 355 [email protected]
Robert Haigh, Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist
03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 [email protected]
AN 8.02CT NATURAL FANCY LIGHT YELLOW DIAMOND RING $120,000 – 180,000
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enquiriesRobert Haigh, Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist
03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 [email protected]
Having your jewellery appraised at Leonard Joel
The quality, rarity and desirability of a piece of
jewellery will ultimately determine its market value
but for most people the joy of acquiring jewellery
and estimating its value is vastly more difficult than
the purchasing and valuing of a piece of furniture
or objet d’art. The quality of a gem or the innate
workmanship in a fine piece of jewellery can be
difficult to ascertain and there are some critical
skills to be employed.
At Leonard Joel we have experts with gemmological
and diamond grading qualifications, including
members of the National Council of Jewellery
Valuers (NCJV) who can assist. The jewellery team
at Leonard Joel also have cumulative years of
experience with the buying and selling of jewellery
at auction.
When buying or selling jewellery you should have
confidence in the ability of an appraiser to:
• identify gems and their quality accurately,
• recognise designer pieces both marked and
unmarked,
• understand current market trends,
• place the jewellery in a historical context and
price it accordingly,
• provide a response that will be ethical, honest
and informed.
The Valuers at Leonard Joel uphold these standards
and as a consequence clients with jewellery to sell
can feel confident in the appraisals made for their
consigned pieces and purchasers can be equally
confident of the pieces they are buying.
Our qualified team of Valuers can help in all aspects
of valuing and appraising jewellery and gain great
enjoyment from the excitement associated with
what “little gem” they might assist a client to
discover next.
By Robert Haigh
A PAIR OF GOLD AND RUBY WHALE MOTIF CUFFLINKS BY TIFFANY & CO. $1,200 - $1,800
AN ART DECO STYLE COLUMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND BRACELET$60,000 – 80,000
PART OF A COLLECTION OF HAND PAINTED IVORY MINIATURES $5,000 - 7,000
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Auction
FINE ART1 DECEMBER AT 6PM
Ethel Carrick-FoxSt Mark’s Square, Veniceoil on board,25.5 x 34.5cm$30,000 - 40,000
Melbourne Auction Tuesday 1 December 2015 at 6.30pm333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 25 November 9am-8pmThursday 26 November 10am-4pmFriday 27 November 10am-4pmSaturday 28 November 10am-5pmSunday 29 November 10am-5pm
Enquiries:Sophie Ullin, Head of Art
03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 [email protected]
Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist
03 8825 [email protected]
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“Mother and Child, Nighttime Walk”Batik, 57.5 x 44cmEstimate on Request
“Man With Drink”pastel and charcoal on paper, 73.5 x 54cm$4,000 - 6,000
“The Giant Cable 1931”Linocut on oriental tissue laid on paper, edition 10/50$20,000 - 25,000
Gondolier and Alice Drew 1885oil on canvas, 66 x 97 cm$12,000 - 18,000
“Interior Scene”oil on canvas, 76 x 86cm$18,000 - 24,000
Chuah Seow Keng
Robert dickerson
Sybil Andrews
Frederick Woodhouse Snr
Chris Canning
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ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & ObJECTS
Now Consigning
FOR AUCTION IN 2016
Enquiries:Chiara CurcioClassic Furniture & Objects Specialist 03 8825 5635 / 0412 653 [email protected]
A 19TH CENTURY AUTOMATON, PIERROT SERENADING THE MOONGUSTAV VICHY, PARIS, FRANCE, CIRCA 1890
Sold FoR $19,520 IBP
Enquiries:Guy CairnduffHead of Classic Furniture & Objects03 8825 5611 / 0407 828 [email protected]
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Delivering Results at AuctionThe October Asian Art, Classic Furniture &
Objects auction promised to be the most diverse
offering of Asian art at Leonard Joel in more than
a decade ... and it certainly delivered! The result
of a concerted campaign to expand Leonard
Joel’s presence in the Asian art market, the high
quality offering was curated in partnership with
Chinese works of art specialist, Sally Robin and
Japanese works of art specialist, Trevor Fleming,
in conjunction with department specialists Guy
Cairnduff and Chiara Curcio, over a period of six
months. During this time, three Asian art valuation
and consignment events saw an extraordinary
number of highlight pieces brought out from the
cupboards and display cabinets of Melbourne
collectors and brought to the Leonard Joel’s
salerooms for appraisal, forming the core of a 216
lot-strong Asian art section, which yielded sales of
$312,600. Perhaps the most exciting result was
the sale of an 18th century Japanese Arita ware
VOC plate, lot 72. Painted in vivid blue on a white
ground, the plate was one of a collection of plates
made specifically for the use of high-ranking
officials in the Dutch East India Company and
was the largest of the models produced for the
company. With a provenance of direct descent
from a Sri Lankan family, methodical research by
Trevor Fleming saw the plate sell to an institution for
$24,400 (IBP), the vendor delighted that his prized
possession found such a reputable new home.
Another highlight lot, a rare Tang Dynasty Chinese
silvered and parcel gilt floriated box and cover, lot
8, found a buyer at $14,600 (IBP). However, the
most impressive result was achieved by an object
which was perhaps the most diminutive in size: lot
126, a 19th century Chinese horn libation cup. A
much sought after, symbolic item in the realms
of Chinese art, the libation cup was another item
with fascinating family provenance, handed down
by descent from Robert Francis, who was at one
time general agent for China Navigation Co in
Kiukiang and the proprietor of his own shipping
company. After protracted bidding between
a group of bidders, the cup eventually sold for
an extraordinary $97,600 (IBP) and generated a
round of applause in the packed saleroom!
Other highlights from the auction included lot
263, a rare Gustav Vichy automaton from the
Frank Freedman Collection, Pierrot Serenading
the Moon, which sold to a London bidder for
$19,520 (IBP) and lot 236, a rare 18th century
compound and simple microscope by renowned
London maker, George Adams, which sold also to
a London bidder for $9,760.
By Guy Cairnduff
A JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN V.O.C. PLATE 17TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1680
Sold $24,400 IBP
A CHINESE HORN LIBATION CUP 19TH CENTURY
Sold $97,600 IBP
A RARE CHINESE PARCEL-GILT SILVERED FLORIATE BOX AND COVER TANG DYNASTY (618-906)
Sold $14,640 IBP
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Now Consigning
MODERN DESIGN14 DECEMBER AT 6.30PM
6 OF 12 ILLUSTRATEDA SET OF TWELVE 412 CAB CHAIRS DESIGNED BY MARIO BELLINI FOR CASSINA$6,000 - 8,000
enquiriesAnna Grassham, Modern Design Specialist03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 [email protected]
The evolution of the chair is quite an amazing thing. It has not only paralleled developments
in architecture and technology, but has also reflected the needs and concerns of society. It is
after all a functional aid to sitting, something we as humans do everyday of our lives without
actually thinking about it. Chairs also demonstrate a certain taste, they are extremely sym-
bolic to our own aesthetics and fashions of the time.
Not always about comfort, the chair is a representation of ones own decorative style. So
when you really consider it, no object accompanies us so closely through life as a chair. A
piece of furniture that has been subject to so many different influences. Certain designers
have had a major impact on the course of the chair, Marcel Breuer and Le Corbusier still
have their designs manufactured almost 100 years after the initial creations.
Leonard Joel’s Modern Design department has sold some important chairs over our last
few sales. Two significant Australian designs Grant Featherston Eleanor chair, and Marc
Newson 1st edition Embryo chair. There are also European designs we have been fortunate
to acquire. Italian collectable pieces such as the Vico Magistretti Veranda chair and Ettore
Sottsass colour block chair from the Westside collection.
Stay tuned for some amazing chairs in our December Modern design auction. Especially the
the set of twelve Mario Bellini Cab chairs designed in 1977 and still produced by Cassina,
not to be missed.
For the love of chairs
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A 1980S ITALIAN VICO MAGISTRETTI VERANDA CHAISE
Sold $1,830 IBP
AN ETTORE SOTTSASS COLOUR BLOCK ARMCHAIR FROM THE WESTSIDE COLLECTION
Sold $1,464 IBP
A MARC NEWSON 1ST EDITION EMBRYO CHAIR
Sold $5,856 IBP
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Melbourne Auction Saturday 28 November 2015 at 1pm333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 25 November 9am-8pm Thursday 26 November 10am-4pm Friday 27 November 10am-4pmSaturday28 November 10am-12pm
Enquiries:
Amanda Saini, Luxury Assistant03 8825 [email protected]
Auction
LUXURY28 NOVEMBER AT 1PM
This Louis Vuitton briefcase, formerly the property of the late Christopher Skase, will be
offered for public auction on November 28th 2015 in our South Yarra Auction Rooms.
As much a piece of social history as vintage luxury, Christopher Skase was renowned for his
visionary, international standard Queensland resorts and for the part he played in putting
the once sleepy town of Port Douglas on the international map with his Mirage resort.
DSC_2720The briefcase was gifted to the current owner in 1998 and carries an estimate
of $2,000 – $4,000. It is styled in monogram canvas with tan leather trim and gold metal
hardware, restored by Louis Vuitton, and sold with dust cover, box and bag, measuring
43.5 x 34 x 11cm.
1980s Luxury & Style of the Late Christopher Skase
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Valuation & Consignment Event
11 NOVEMBER 5 - 8PM
Focus on European and AustralianSilver
Jewels Valuation
Books, Maps & Ephemera
On Wednesday 11th November Specialist Guy Cairnduff and Chiara Curcio will be conducting appraisals for
auction focussing on silver, in advance of the December 14th Petite Classic Furniture and Objects auction. As a
special highlight, Leonard Joel are delighted to welcome one of Australia’s leading specialists in the restoration
and conservation of silver, John Cherry from Paragon Restoration, to speak about his highly specialised field
and to give his insights into the collecting and acquiring silver.
The talk will commence at 6.30pm in the Leonard Room Gallery, Leonard Joel, first floor, 333 Malvern Road,
South Yarra.
For a confidential valuation appointment, contact:
Chiara Curcio, Classic Furniture & Objects Specialist
03 8825 5635 / 0412 653 315 / [email protected]
Summer is coming. Out of the house more and away at the beach? Is your jewellery
secure? Is it valued and insured? Leonard Joel has a fully qualified jewellery insurance
valuer who can visit you in your home to assess and appraise your jewellery. You don’t
need to leave it with anyone and carry it anywhere. Safely valued in your home gives you a
piece of mind that your most treasured possessions aren’t going anywhere and if they did
you have the piece of mind that have been valued by the experts.
For a confidential valuation appointment, contact:
Caroline Tickner, Jewellery Insurance Valuations
03 9826 4333 / [email protected]
Join our Book & Manuscript specialist, Chiara Curcio for this opportunity to consign items
for auctions in February & May 2016
For a confidential valuation appointment, contact:
Chiara Curcio, Specialist Books & Manuscripts
03 8825 5635 / 0412 653 315 / [email protected]
A RUBY AND DIAMOND FLORAL BROOCH $2,000 - 3,000
MATHEWS, GREGORY MACALISTER (1876-1949) THE BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA
$40,000 - 60,000
A VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER TWO HANDLED PRESENTATION SALVER,
OF TASMANIAN INTEREST
Sold FoR $8,540 IBP
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Auction
COLLECTAbLES5 NOVEMBER 2015 AT 12PM
Melbourne Auction Thursday 5 November 2015 at 12pm333 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 4 November 9am-8pm
Enquiries:
Bethany Mc Gougan, Manager & Specialist Monthly Collectables03 8825 [email protected]
Featuring the Anniversary of James Bond
James Bond Collection – Part of Monthly
collectibles auction on the 5th of November
at 12pm
Coinciding with the much anticipated release
of the newest James Bond film ‘Spectre’ on
November 6th, the Leonard Joel monthly
collectibles auction will feature a single owner
collection of 007 memorabilia. Alongside vintage
toys, James Bond enthusiasts can bid on limited
edition Aston Martin scale models in mint
condition, unopened 1960’s boardgames and toy
guns. The collection also features a large quanitiy
of Ian Fleming novels, film books, posters,
clothing, collectibles and 007 ephemera.
A Jada Toys Chevrolet 2006 Camaro concept model no. 91502 $80 - $120
Book from a collection of James Bond novels and related texts$80 - $120
Large Bond on Bond bookBook from collection of James Bond film texts$100 - $160
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WWII aviation collection - Part of Monthly
collectibles auction on the 5th of November at
12pm
Headlining this month’s collectibles auction is an
impressive single owner collection of World War
II aviation items belonging to Victorian based
collector David Perrott.
Sparked from an interest in building model aircraft
as a child, Mr. Perrott has built up his specialist
collection over a number of decades, with pieces
sourced from a range of locations Australia wide.
Now choosing to focus on a large-scale aviation
project, Mr. Perrott’s collection will be going
under the hammer on the 5th of November.
On offer for historical and aviation enthusiasts
is an impressive number of well preserved
instrument panels and bombsights from allied
forces aircrafts such as the B-24 Liberator bomber
and Supermarine Spitfire. Of particular historical
interest is a complete Norden M-9 bombsight
with intact bomb release switch, which is the same
model used by American forces to drop bombs
on Japan to end the war.
Featured alongside these technical pieces are a
number of well-preserved personal items such as a
model wearing British flying boots, a Sidcot flying
suit, Mark 4B goggles, flying helmet and oxygen
mask. Unique items of historical and decorative
interest will also be available, such as a the nose
art featuring a boxing Kangaroo from a crashed
RAAF Wirraway, recovered in Malaya in 1942.
The aviation collection will be available to view at
Leonard Joel on Wednesday the 4th of November
from 9am – 8pm.
By Bethany Mc Gougan
WWII aviation
Collection
enquiriesBethany Mc Gougan, Manager & Specialist Monthly Collectables03 8825 [email protected]
11Side panel from a RAFF Macchi jet trainer with RAAF roundel and serial number$200 - $300
63Model wearing British flying boots, Sidcot flying suit with inner, mark 4B goggles, Type C flying helmet, Type H oxygen mask, life preserver and pilot’s notes$1,500 - $2,000
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DREWEATTS & bLOOMSbURYFuRnITuRE, WoRKS oF ART, CERAMICS & CloCKS
View the catalogue online at www.bloomsburyauctions.com
Lot 6Herbert Ponting (1870-1935)
Oates with Ponies, 1910Estimate £800–1200
Lot 17Herbert Mason (1891-1960)
St. Paul’s Cathedral during the Blitz, 1940Estimate £600–800
Lot 31Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894-1986)
My Cousin Bichonnade, 40 Rue Courtambert, 1905Estimate £1200–1500
London Auction
NOVEMBER 2015 AT 10AM BST
Advance of the Wall Flowers 2015Wall paper, story book illustrations, and repurposed timber74cm H x 43cm W$1400
DOMINIC KAvANAGH, NEW YORK
An exhibition
Dominic Kavanagh’s exhibition of ‘New Work’ comprises a selection of wall based sculpture
completed over the past 12 months. Each work combines object based assemblage and collage
with a range of found and re-purposed materials including various vintage wall papers,
discarded timbers, metal and plastic objects.
‘If you walk in to Dominic’s Melbourne based studio it is like a ruined cabinet of curiosity;
pieces of machinery, parts of musical instruments, old rolls of wallpaper, fake plants, curtain
rings, a child’s chair; found objects of all sorts line the walls and the floor in a chaotic fashion.
And always, a suitably sounding industrial, folk or theatrical soundtrack and a soft glow
emanates from the space. Pieces with seemingly no value have been moved from city to city
to be reused, re-imagined and given new life. Each component whispers stories from the past,
nostalgic, re-invented and alive. There is alchemy at work here. New life rises from the ashes
and waste is turned to gold.’
Linsey Gosper, 2014.
Opening Wednesday 2nd of December from 6pm to 8pm .
Viewing from Monday 30th November to December 5th, 9am to 5pm.
Enquiries: [email protected] or phone 0388255632
www.dominickavanagh.com
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EnquiriesRobert Williams, Specialist Jewels & Objets D’Art 02 9362 9045 | [email protected]
Lot 365A CHINESE PAINTED SILK SCROLL BY YUAN SONGNIAN (1895-1966) $4,000 - 6,000
JEWELS & ObJETS D’ART
14 - 15 noVEMBER 2015
Including the Ivan Holland Collection