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CoverClassic Furniture, Objects & Collectables AuctionSunday 19 May 2013 at 12pm

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

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foreworD

If the stories and memories of the antique

trade in Melbourne are anything to go by

the 1960s and the subsequent two decades

in Australia were a treasure-trove of estates,

dispersals and collections that bore very

special pieces and very regularly. I recall

my late father always reminding me that

“someone from Geelong” had purchased

from him in the 1970s at the Malvern Town

Hall Antique Dealers Fair a musical box that

had a perfect lineage that was traceable to

no less than Napoleon’s Josephine! That was

just one of the many stories he told me about

just how many special things emerged from

often the collections of post-World War II

European migrants with the capacity to carry

very little luggage but the spare little spot

to bring the odd small treasure that would

someday be converted to dollars for a better

life. My impression is that this happened

very many times for several decades and

what blossomed was an economy for exotic

objects and property from the socialising and

interaction that grew between the existing

Australian population and enthusiastic

migrants from all over the world that

brought to Australia a culture and history of

collecting. Unpacking tea chests from estates

at Leonard Joel in the late 1980s probably

marked the last period when lots of special

and rare and unique “things” emerged

from the boxes to be marketed and sold in

a forthcoming auction – unpacking those

tea chests was genuine adult fun for those

that loved learning and admiring beautiful

things with history, provenance and superb

craftsmanship.

Interesting things and very interesting things

still present themselves at Leonard Joel

every week from around the country and

sometimes from around the world but I’d be

“gilding the lily” to suggest that something

very special and important came through

our doors every week but it seems to happen

every month. Just this month a client brought

in a box full of items for sale in our objects

and collectables department. The collection

was the usual presentation of “smalls” as

we sometimes call them that would have

raised several hundred dollars or maybe a

thousand dollars. Amongst the items was a

diary belonging to a relative of the client and

some medals. Many diaries and many medals

are not considered historically significant

and by extension not very valuable but

occasionally the content, the period and the

author-soldier coalesce to create something

truly special for the auctioneer and this

was just one of those examples. Add to that

the owner’s lack of expectation and you

have one of those very commercial but also

very human moments when the auctioneer

delights in advising the unsuspecting owner

that they have in their possession for sale

something very special and something very

valuable. In the box lay a diary belonging to

the client’s relative who fought in Gallipoli

and the diary extended for a full year! That

would have been ample to excite our Head

of Important Collectables, Giles Moon, but

that was not all. What also emerged were the

relative’s accompanying medals.

These two items, full of history and

personality and family stories, will be

auctioned at Leonard Joel on Sunday the 19th

May 2013 when they will be recognised for

their very special place in Australian history.

Leonard Joel is honoured to be offering these

items and we hope you get the opportunity

to view them first hand in our South Yarra

rooms before the auction.

MAYBE ONCE A MONTH JohN ALBREChT, MANAGING DIRECToR LEoNARD JoEL

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

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

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CoNTeNTs

MAY Contents

CALENDAR 3

NEWS 4

FINE ART AUCTIoN 6

ANGUS o’CALLAGhAN 8

FINE JEWELLERY 10

PRE-oWNED LUXURY 11

MENZIES LLoYD’S PATRIoTIC FUND

SWoRD 12

CLASSIC FURNITURE, oBJECTS

& CoLLECTABLES 14

EDWARD CLARk ANTIqUES 16

ASIA WEEk NY IN FoCUS 17

MoDERN DESIGN 18

SPECIALIST PRINTS 19

ThE WEEkLY 20

AUSTRALIAN PoTTERY 21

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THiNkiNg Of SElliNg?

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

AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIoNAL ART

FINE JEWELLERY AND WRISTWATChES

PRE-oWNED LUXURY

CLASSIC oBJECTS AND FURNITURE

MoDERN DESIGN

SINGLE oWNER CoLLECTIoNS

CoLLECTABLE ToYS AND SPoRTING MEMoRABILIA

MILITARIA

BookS AND MANUSCRIPTS

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

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ForthCoMing AuCtions

The Weekly Auction Every ThursdayFurniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art – 11.30am Books – 12pm Objects & Collectables – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CaleNDar

Leonard Joel is a proud supporter of Arts Project Australia

Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.

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

27FERDINAND PREISS (1882 - 1943)*TORCH DANCER / CIRCA 1920 38cm high$9,000 - 12,000

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News

FANCY A LITTLE DESkToP CoLLECTING?LIVE BIDDING EVERY ThURSDAY

Photographer Angus O’Callaghan will be discussing his

photography that will be auctioned on May 2nd at 6:30pm.

The talk will be held on Wednesday the 1st of May 6:30pm to 7pm

View the Catalogue & Bid Online

EnquiriesNicole SalvoAssistant Head of Art(03) 8825 [email protected]

MEETThEARTIST

Bid from your office or home

computer in real-time every Thursday

at 12pm in the Objects, Books &

Collectables auction. Watch and listen

to the auction - the closest thing to

being there.

This year is the first time Leonard Joel

opens its weekly auction of Objects,

Books & Collectables to the online

world. All you need to do is register

and you are ready to start collecting.

1000 items every week of the year.

EnquiriesChiara Curcio(03) 8825 [email protected]

weDNesDay 1 May 2013 aT 6.30pM

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MoNThLY ToYS

JewelleryIncluding important signed jewellery, collectable wristwatches, Australian jewellery and pre-owned luxury

ArtIncluding important Australian and international art Photography and Sculpture

Classic Furniture and objectsIncluding modern design and single-owner collections

CollectablesIncluding toys, sporting memorabilia and militaria

AlWAYS CONSigNiNg

News

EnquiriesGiles Moon Head of Collectables(03) 8825 [email protected]

EnquiriesJohn D’Agata Head of Jewellery(03) 8825 [email protected]

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

FINE JEWELLERY NoW VIEWING IN SYDNEY

ThE GRAhAM GEDDES WAREhoUSE AUCTIoN

A SET OF TEN HIGH BACKED DINING CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN LINENSOLD FOR $ 3,660 IBP

EnquiriesGuy Cairnduff Head of Classic Furniture & Objects(03) 8825 [email protected]

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fINe arT auCTIoN

ART & PHOTOgRAPHY

JEFFREY SMART (BORN 1921)Study for Lane in Kings Cross 1988-89pencil and wash on paper29.5 x 41cm$12,000 - 16,000

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fINe arT auCTIoN

MARGARET PRESTON (1875-1963)Bottlebrush and Flannel Flowers 1951oil on canvas50.5 x 40.5cm$32,000 - 36,000

ADELAIDE PERRY (1891-1973)PHILLIP STREET 1929WOOD ENGRAVING25 X 17.5CM$1,000 - 2,000

PETER BOOTH (BORN 1940)MAN WITH RAISED ARMMIXED MEDIA ON PAPER26 X 17CM$2,000 - 3,000

The Fine Art AuctionMonday 17 June 2013, 6.30pm

PreviewWednesday 12 June 2013 10am – 8pmThursday 13 June 2013 10am – 4pmFriday 14 June 2013 10am – 4pmSaturday 15 June 2013 10am – 5pm

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

EnquiriesNicole SalvoAssistant Head of Art(03) 8825 5624 [email protected]

JUNE SALE7 MAYleonard

aNGus o’CallaGhaN

By anton assaad

The Angus o’Callaghan AuctionThursday 2 May 2013, 6.30pm

Meet The ArtistWednesday 1 May 2013 6.30pm

PreviewWednesday 1 May 2013 9am – 8pmThursday 2 May 2013 9am – 4pm

EnquiriesNicole SalvoAssistant Head of Art03 8825 5624 [email protected]

ANGUSo’CALLAGhAN

LOT 3ANGUS O’CALLAGHAN (BORN 1922) CHILDREN’S TREE, ELIzABETH STREET $800 - 1200

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aNGus o’CallaGhaN

VIew & bID lIVe oNlINe

fIrsT release of 23 New

IMaGes froM The arChIVe

auCTIoN 2 May aT 6.30pM

LOT 3MILK BAR $800 - 1200

LOT 41MILK BAR $800 - 1200

LOT 6OUTSIDE ART $800 - 1200

LOT 21THE COMMUTERS $800 - 1200

LOT 5BOY AND DOG $800 - 1200

LOT 35FLOWER STALL $800 - 1200

LOT 2THE SPECTATORS $800 - 1200

LOT 16THE SEND OFF $800 - 1200

LOT 43THE SPORTING CITY $800 - 1200

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fINe Jewellery

JUNE FINE JEWEllERY

now consigning for the JUne fine Jewellery aUction

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

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

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

NowVIewING IN MelbourNe

& syDNeyA VICTORIAN RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH$6,000 - 8,000

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pre-owNeD luxury

PRE-OWNED lUXURY

now consigning for the JUne Pre-owned lUxUry aUction

A COLLECTION OF LOUIS VUITTONSOLD FOR $13,200

BUY AND SELL IN THE LARGEST AUCTION MARKET FOR PRE-OWNED LUXURY IN AUSTRALIA

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MeNZIes lloyD’s paTrIoTIC fuND sworD

LoT 79A FINE LLoYD’S PATRIoTIC FUND SWoRD oF 50 PoUND VALUE To LIEUTENANT ChARLES MENZIES oF h.M.S. MinerVa / 1806*with curved single-edged hollow-ground blade, the blued ground intricately etched and gilt with a naval trophy, figures of Britannia and Hope, the crowned arms and cypher of George III, cornucopia, flowers, foliage and inscription ‘FROM THE PATRIOTIC FUND AT LLOYDS TO LIEUT. CHARLES MENzIES OF THE ROYAL MARINES, FOR THE DISTINGUISHED COURAGE & BRAVERY DISPLAYED BY HIM IN COMMAND OF THE ROYAL MARINES AT THE STORMING FORT FINISTERRE, BEING THE FIRST WHO MOUNTED THE BREACH AND PLANTED THE BRITISH COLOURS ON THE RAMPARTS ON THE 22ND JUNE - RECORDED IN THE LONDON GAzETTE OF THE 15TH JULY 1806, chequered ivory grip with ormolu back-piece in the form of the Nemean Lion, knuckle-guard shaped as a club entwined by a snake, ormolu stirrup hilt, crossguard with detail in the form of fasces, in original fishskin-covered scabbard with intricately detailed ormolu mounts, two suspension rings and locket with engraved inscription ‘R. TEED Dress Sword Maker to the PATRIOTIC FUND Lancaster Court STRAND’; a red leather belt with embroidered silver-gilt thread, with gilt mounts, bosses in the form of lion’s heads and circular interlocking

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

Provenance: It is believed that the sword was purchased by a member of the Menzies family at auction in England in the 1950s. The sword was presented to Sir Robert Menzies shortly after and has remained in the Menzies family to the present day.

Other Notes: A portrait by Daniel Cunliffe (1801-1871) painted in 1843 shows Menzies wearing the Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund Sword (see front cover). This painting is in the Collection of the Royal Marines Museum, Southsea, Hampshire.

Sir Charles A.F.N. Menzies (1783-1866), Royal Marines officer and founder of Newcastle, New South Wales was born at Bal Freike, Perthshire, Scotland, the son of Captain Charles Menzies of the 71st Regiment, and Sarah, née Walker. He was educated at Stirling and, at age 15 commissioned as a second Lieutenant in the Royal Marines, serving on HMS Holden with Lord Nelson’s squadron off Boulogne during the blockade of the French Invasion Fleet.

In 1803 Menzies sailed on HMS Calcutta to

transport convicts to NSW and shortly after was promoted to lieutenant. In 1804 he was in command of a detachment of marines that crushed an uprising near Castle Hill by a group of Irish convicts, who were political prisoners from the 1798 Battle of Vinegar Hill, County Wexford. Following this incident, in March 1804 Governor Philip Gidley decided to separate the worst offenders to establish a new settlement on Coal River for the purpose of coal production. He accepted Lieutenant Menzies’ offer to take command of the new settlement. The group sailed from Sydney on the Lady Nelson, Francis and Resource and arrived on 30 March. Initially Menzies named the new settlement Kingstown, but it was re-named Newcastle by Governor King. Although still only in his early 20s Menzies acquitted himself well and by the time he resigned his position in March 1805 to return to England the settlement was well established.

Menzies resumed active service soon after returning to England. He commanded Royal Marines attached to HMS Minerva and was involved in numerous actions. On 22nd June 1806 Menzies was in one of the Minerva’s boats that were responsible for cutting out five boats from under Fort Finisterre. He led a landing party which rushed the fort with pikes and bayonets. Menzies was the first to enter, lowered the enemy’s colours and raised the British flag. The British suffered no casualties. On

11th July he planned an attack on a barge that captured the Spanish Privateer Buena Dicha and was instrumental in cutting out the Spanish vessel of war St. Joseph, landing at the Bay of Arosa and taking prisoner the Spanish commodore. Menzies also led the Marines at the capture of Fort Guardia. During this period he was severely wounded and his right arm was amputated.

In 1813 Menzies was promoted to Captain of the Royal Marine Artillery. He married Maria Wilhelmina in 1817, the only child of Dr Robert Bryant, physician to the Duke of Gloucester and they had five children. He was Colonel 2nd Commandant of the Royal Marines, Chatham from 1844-48 and Colonel Commandant of the Portsmouth Royal Marines from 1848-54. Menzies was appointed General in 1857. Menzies became K.H. in 1831 and K.C.B in 1856. He was appointed aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria in 1851. He was the first Colonel of the RMA Division until he died in Hastings in 1866, aged 83.

Reference: ‘The Battle of Hernai and General Sir Charles Menzies, Daniel Cunliffe’s Royal Marine Artillery Paintings by Major Alastair Donald’, Royal Marines Historical Society, The Sheet Anchor, Volume XXII No.2, Portsmouth, 1997.$80,000-120,000

PROPERTY OF THE FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA SIR ROBERT MENzIES TO BE AUCTIONED SUNDAY 19 MAY AT 12PM AS PART OF THE CLASSIC FURNITURE, OBJECTS & COLLECTABLES AUCTION.

THE mENzIES llOYD’S PATRiOTiC fUND SWORD

Classic Furniture, objects & Collectables AuctionSunday 19 May 2013, 12pm

Preview at Leonard Joel SaleroomsWednesday 15 May 2013 10am – 8pmThursday 16 May 2013 10am – 4pmFriday 17 May 2013 10am – 4pmSaturday 18 May 2013 10am – 5pm

EnquiriesGiles MoonHead of Collectables(03) 8825 5635 / 0439 493 [email protected]

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MeNZIes lloyD’s paTrIoTIC fuND sworD

Detail of belt

Lloyd’s patriotic fund labelSword in the original mahogany display case


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ClassIC furNITure, obJeCTs & ColleCTables

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

Classic Furniture, objects & Collectables AuctionSunday 19 May 2013, 12pm


The Stock in Trade of Edward Clark Antiques Preview at 29 Thomas St, Windsor, MelbWednesday 15 May 2013 12pm – 8pmFriday 17 May 2013 10am – 4pmSaturday 18 May 2013 10am – 4pm

EnquiriesGuy CairnduffHead of Classic Furniture & Objects(03) 8825 56110407 828 [email protected]

ClASSiC fURNiTURE, OBJECTS &

COllECTABlES

106A FLORENTINE MARBLE AND ALABASTER FIGURAL LAMPSIGNED DANTE zOI, FIRENzE, LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY 110cm high$4,000-6,000

261A FINE QUALITY JAPANESE SATSUMA VASE MEIJI PERIOD / SIGNED KINKOzAN z0 30cm high$8,000-12,000

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ClassIC furNITure, obJeCTs & ColleCTables

322ThE 1862 GEELoNG DISTRICT WINE GRoWERS STERLING SILVER CUP AND AUSTRALIAN SILVER CoLLARThE CoLLAR ATTRIBUTED To LoUIS kITZ, (1820-1887), GEELoNG; ThE CUP oF MAkER’S MARk DANIEL AND ChARLES hoULE, LoNDoN CIRCA 1859The two handled cup with an ogee body, bearing the inscription ‘Presented to / Louis Kitz Esqr / by the / wine growers of the Geelong District / in token of their esteem / for his laudable exertions in promoting the / colonial wine trade / Geelong Jany. 24th 1862,’ richly embossed with a pastoral scene, the two sectional collar comprising chased and

stippled overlapping vine leaves and graves, centred by a cartouche bearing an identical inscription to the body, the cup 780grs. total weight of silver, 28cm high; the collar 290grs. total weight, each section measuring 11cm wide x 13cm high (irregular). History: Johann Louis Kitz (1820-1887) was one of a generation of German craftsman who immigrated to Australia at the time of the first gold rush in the second half of the 19th century. Born in Hanau, Kitz trained as a watchmaker and later worked as a watchmaker Regent Street, London, where he was appointed watchmaker to an English railway company. However, little is known of Kitz’s work after his arrival

in Australia. Contemporary Geelong newspaper advertisements between 1853-1868 indicate that he was active as a manufacturing jeweller during this period. An 1864 advertisement in the Geelong Advertiser announcing the closure of his jewellery business, marks the time from which point Kitz transferred his business interests almost solely into the wine trade, purchasing the Ceres vineyard and focusing on the sale and promotion of Geelong wines.The silver collar on the cup presented here work is thought to be only the second known example of Kitz’s work, the other being the Sir William à Beckett. While unmarked, both the English silver cup and collar bear a detailed inscription to Kitz

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

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


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eDwarD Clark aNTIques

THE STOCk iN TRADE Of EDWARD CLARK ANTiQUES

Classic Furniture, objects & Collectables AuctionSunday 19 May 2013, 4.30pm


The Stock in Trade of Edward Clark Antiques Preview at 29 Thomas St, Windsor, MelbWednesday 15 May 2013 12pm – 8pmFriday 17 May 2013 10am – 4pmSaturday 18 May 2013 10am – 4pm

EnquiriesGuy CairnduffHead of Classic Furniture & Objects(03) 8825 56110407 828 [email protected]


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asIa week Ny IN foCus

ASIA WEEk NY IN FoCUSThe annual jamboree, Asia Week New York,

is widely understood as THE key event

for museum curators, scholars, collectors

and dealers alike. The 2013 event was

lauded as a great success with $175 Million

in combined sales and an abundance of

museum representatives and patrons doing

the rounds of 43 gallery shows and the

major auction salerooms. The buoyancy of

the Asian art market is often judged by the

number of international visitors and 2013

was regarded as one of the strongest in years.

Melbourne based Japanese art dealer, Lesley

Kehoe has been exhibiting at Asia Week NY

since the late nineties said, “interestingly,

the European curators and collectors were

back…, it was one of the best years - not just

in terms of sales”.

The auction rooms during Asia Week NY

saw the hammer fall on some great Japanese

Meiji period works in cloisonné, metalwork

and Satsuma including a jar by Yabu Meizan

which was knocked down for USD $88,000.

Pieces by Meizan have had some great

success at Leonard Joel in the past – keep

an eye out for the work, its fine quality

painting and overall workmanship. In fact,

an excellent selection of Satsuma is coming

up at the next DEC ARTS SALE (PLEASE

INSERT TITE AND DATE) featuring some

high quality works. (insert picture of the

main Satsuma piece in the sale) Interestingly,

Asian art at auction now ranks as the third-

highest selling category after Impressionism

and modern along with contemporary art in

the USA. With the rise of Asia, this should

only develop further. For the collector, a

plethora of fascinating collecting pursuits

await your interest. For those thinking of

selling, you may even have a gem destined for

greatness.

For enquiries regarding Japanese, Chinese

and Asian works of art please contact

Liza Hallam

Specialist Assistant

Classic Furniture & Objects

[email protected]

(03) 8825 5626

ClassIC furNITure, obJeCTs &

ColleCTables auCTIoN

VIew & bID lIVe 19 May 2013

aT 12pM

TREVoR FLEMING, JAPANESE WoRkS oF ART CoNSULTANT

283A LARGE SATSUMA DISH

MEIJI PERIOD / SIGNED CHIKUzAN 30cm diameter

$3,000 - 5,000

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MoDerN DesIGN

now consigning for the aUgUst Modern design aUction

MoDERN DESIGN

eNTrIesNow

INVITeD

EnquiriesGiles Moon Head of Modern Design(03) 8825 [email protected]

ATTRIBUTED TO DARIO zOUREFF A PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS, C.1960 MELBOURNE, C.1955 BLACKBEAN, FABRIC PRICE ON REQUEST

JOE COLOMBO (1930-1971) A KD28 LAMP, DESIGNED 1965 MANUFACTURED BY KARTEL, ITALY, C.1970 PRICE ON REQUEST

A FADA 115 STREAMLINER RADIO, C.1940 SOLD FOR $1,708 IBP

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

MARK SCHALLER (BORN 1962) GLAzED EARTHENWARE BOWL SIGNED ‘SCHALLER’ ON BASE PRICE ON REQUEST

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speCIalIsT prINTs

The Specialist Print AuctionThursday 9 May 2013, 11.30am

PreviewWednesday 8 May 2013 9am – 8pm

EnquiriesNicole SalvoAssistant Head of Art(03) 8825 [email protected]

SPECIALIST PRINTS

auCTIoN 9 May

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oNLINE BIDDING WILL BE AVAILABLE

3041GEOFF RICARDO (BORN 1964)SCARECROW 1992DRYPOINT AND AQUATINT 9/3014.5 X 12CM$150 - 250

3089ROGER KEMP (1908-1987)SEQUENCE EIGHTEEN 1976LITHOGRAPH ED. 2550 X 101CM$2,000 - 4,000

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THE WEEklY

TheFine Books, Collectables & Geoffrey Walker Auction

THIS CASED AMBROTYPE OF CHAPMAN’S TASMANIAN STOREhoused in maroon embossed leather case, circa 1860s, depicting store owner posing outside their Tasmanian StoreSold for $ 6,100 IBP

lIVe bIDDINGNow aVaIlablefor weekly obJeCTs & ColleCTables auCTIoN

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ausTralIaN poTTery

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

AUSTRALIAN PoTTERYThe Australian Pottery AuctionThursday 30 May 2013, 10am

PreviewWednesday 29 May 2013 9am – 8pm

EnquiriesChiara Curcio Cabinet Room Manager & Book Specialist(03) 8825 5604 [email protected]


OuR MAY POTTERY SALE OFFERS A RARE AnD BROAD SELECTIOn OF PRE- WAR AnD POST- WAR POTTERY, POTTERS InCLuDED In THIS SALE ARE KLYTIE PATE, JOHn CAMPBELL, PHILIPPA JAMES, AnnIE FRASER MITCHELL, ALLAn LOWE, DEREK SMITH, BEnDIGO POTTERY ETC

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