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PIERROT SERENAdINg ThE MOON, gUSTAv vIChy, PARIS, FRANCE, CIRCA 1890$15,000-20,000

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August contEnts

NEW LOOK WEBSItE 2FOREWORD 3 NEWS 4CaLENDaR 5aSIaN aRt, CLaSSIC FURNItURE & OBJECtS 6 vaLUatION EvENINGS 8MID 19tH tO EaRLY 2OtH CENtURY aUStRaLIaN JEWELLERY 9MODERN DESIGN 10SYDNEY aUCtION 12JEWELS 14tHE tIFFaNY DIaMOND 15FINE aRt 16COLLECtIBLES 18INtERIORS 19MaDE IN MELBOURNE 20DREWEattS & BLOOMSBURY 21

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2AUGUST LEONARD

FOReWORD

GUY CaIRNDUFF

hEAd OF CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

ThE SPECIALIST COLLECTOR

In preparing material to contribute to this

month’s edition of Leonard, featuring the

Classic Furniture & Objects department and

its associated categories, I was struck by the

sheer volume of activity that takes place in

a single month in this department alone, let

alone the other core elements of Leonard

Joel’s business. During the month of August,

the department will be conducting no less

than five specialist auctions and two special-

ist valuation events, whilst inviting entries

for a further four specialist auctions taking

place in the following months. However, the

main observation that really resonated with

me is how, in the twelve years since I com-

menced employment in the auction industry,

the decorative arts category at Leonard Joel

has evolved beyond simply selling antique

furniture and objects, to encompass so many

new areas, many of them at once disparate

and yet also somehow related.

Whether your interests lie in perfectly con-

ceived miniature industrial models, ren-

dered in the type of detail that would make

an engineer weep; Australian and European

designer furniture of the mid-20th century

and present day; vintage toys collected by

one owner over a lifetime and available for

sale for the first time in decades; antiquar-

ian books seldom seen outside the confines

of exclusive private libraries; and, of course,

the fine antique furniture which is intrinsi-

cally linked to the decorative arts category –

and which the annual price index published

by the Antique Collector’s Club assures us

is ‘coming back’! – there is little doubt that

the myriad components which make up the

Classic Furniture & Objects department will

offer something to whet the appetite of most

collectors.

While it is true that many of the categories

which appear new to us are already well

established overseas – a number of the top 5

British auctioneers have whole departments

devoted to the sale of industrial models, for

example - our isolation, relatively small pop-

ulation and variable stock supply allow, or

perhaps necessitate, a little more creativity in

the way in which we assemble our auctions.

But frankly, for me, that’s part of the fun!

Welcome to the August edition of Leonard.

We look forward to sharing with you some of

the highlights of our recent auctions and giv-

ing you a taste of things to come during the

year!

The EVOLUTION of DeCoRATiVe ARTs

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neWs

Enquiries

Bethany Mcgougan, Collectibles Specialist

(03) 8825 5626 | [email protected]

Enquiries

Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist


MONtHLY tOYSAUCTION 3 SEPTEMBER AT 12PMAUCTION 27 AUgUST AT 11.30AM

SPECIALIST PRINTS

Enquiries

Bethany Mcgougan, Collectibles Specialist


MUSICaL INStRUMENtSNOW CONSIgNINg FOR OCTOBER

A FRENCh vIOLIN 19th century maple violin. Label reads Breton Brevete de S.A.R, stamp to back button$4,000 - 5,000

3023ChRIS CANNINg (born 1947)Hakea and Other Seed Pods 200689 x 63cm$1,500 - 2,500

CORgI NO. 54 FORdSON ‘POWER MAJOR’ WITh ‘ROAdLESS’ hALF TRACKS$200 - $300

4AUGUST LEONARD

Forthcoming Auctions

CaLenDaR

Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.

Interiors & Jewellery auction Every thursdayFurniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art – 11.30am Books – 12pm Objects & Collectibles – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

a Single Owner Collection of Leica Cameras & Related accessories Thursday 6th August 2015 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

the Richard Dawson Collection Wednesday 12th August 2015 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

the Melbourne auction Thursday 13th August 2015 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

Jewels & Objets D’art auction Sunday 23rd August 2015 – 1pm InterContinental 33 Cross St, double Bay, Sydney, NSW

Specialist Prints auction Thursday 27th August 2015 – 11.30am 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

Modern Design auction Thursday 27th August 2015 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

Monthly toy auction Thursday 3rd September 2015 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

Jewels auction Monday 14th September 2015 – 6pm 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

Fine art auction Tuesday 15th September 2015 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

a Private Collection of Elephants & Oceanic art Thursday 17th September 2015 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

asian art, Classic Furniture & Objects auction Sunday 25th October 2015 333 Malvern Road, South yarra, Melbourne, victoria

BID LIvE ONLINE

SYDNEYaUCtION

SINGLEOWNER

aUCtION

SINGLEOWNER

aUCtION

AUCTION 17 SEPTEMBER AT 2PM

A PRiVATe ColleCTion of elePhAnTs & oCeAniC ART

enquiriesMaxine Winning, Objects & Books Manager, (03) 8825 5604 | [email protected]

ThE ERNABELLA MISSION SPEAR ThROWER, dATEd 1988$200-300

AN INdIAN POLyChROME ELEPhANT$60-100

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asIan aRT, CLassIC FuRnITuRe & ObjeCTs

Enquiries:guy Cairnduffhead of Classic Furniture & Objects03 8825 5611 / 0407 828 [email protected]

AsiAn ART, ClAssiC fURniTURe & oBJeCTs

A BOOK OF WATERCOLOURS, KEXI WUShENgQi BAIShI (1864-1957)Twelve colour woodblock prints depicting insects and flowers, bound in a brocaded leporello albumcirca 194237.5 x 29 cm$10,000-15,000

PIERROT SERENAdINg ThE MOON, gUSTAv vIChy, PARIS, FRANCE, CIRCA 1890$15,000-20,000

JaPaNESE aND CHINESE PORCELaIN | WATERCOLOURS | SCULPtURE | CLOCKS

ANd ChRONOMETERS | INDUStRIaL MODELS | EUROPEAN SILvER | PORCELaIN

Now coNsigNiNg for AUcTioN 25 ocTober

6AUGUST LEONARD

asIan aRT, CLassIC FuRnITuRe & ObjeCTs

FOR CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS AUCTION 25 OCTOBER 2015

NOW CONSIgNINg

fine Books & MAnUsCRiPTs

enquiriesChiara Curcio, Specialist, Classic Furniture & Objects, Books & Manuscripts(03) 8825 5635 | [email protected]

A Monthly Journal, containing origi-nal albumen photographs, J.R. Black, Shanghai, August 1876- July 1877Estimate : $12,000-14,000

A dETAILEd INdUSTRIAL MOdEL OF ThE gRAySON 1/14 STROKE ENgINE$1,500-2,600

SCIENCE aND INDUStRYFEATURINg ThE FRANK FREEdMAN COLLECTION OF MEChANICAL MUSIC ANd AUTOMATA

7 AUGUSTLEONARD

VaLuaTIOn eVenIngs

foCUs on AsiAn ARTLeonard Joel’s inaugural Asian Art Specialist Appraisal Evening yielded

some gems which will feature at the upcoming ‘Asian Art, Classic Furniture

& Objects auction in October.

In particular, we were delighted to secure this spectacular museum quality

Japanese Arita ware ‘kraak’ dish, with V.O.C (Dutch East India Company)

insignia. Dating from around 1680 and featuring a vivid underglaze blue

design, it is extraordinary to uncover such a rare, surviving example of

wares directly associated with one of the colonial monoliths of trade in

the Far East. Asian art specialists Trevor Fleming, (Japanese art) and Sally

Robin, (Chinese art)

vALUATION EvENINgS

WEDNESDaY 12 aUGUSt, 5PM tO 8PM MELBOURNE

foCUs on AUsTRAliAnAIn preparation for our October and December auctions, Australian

decorative arts specialists, Guy Cairnduff and Chiara Curcio and Australian

jewellery specialist, Robert Haigh, will be conducting auction appraisals

of Australian decorative arts and jewellery by appointment from 5pm to

8pm on Wednesday 12th August. With an Australian auction record for a

Robert Prenzel faunal panel achieved already this year ($66,000 including

buyer’s premium), we look forward to meeting some of the Australiana

collectors amongst our clients and giving confidential appraisals and

advice on the sale of your individual Australiana object or collection.

WEDNESDaY 19tH aUGUSt, 5PM tO 8PM MELBOURNE

A MUSEUM QUALITY JAPANESE ARITA WARE ‘KRAAK’ DISH, WITH V.O.C (DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY) INSIGNIA, CIRCA 1680$20,000 - 25,000

A GLAzED EARTHENWARE VASE, WITH ELABORATE HANDLES MODELLED AS GARLANDS OF HARDENBERGIA, INCISED MAUDE POYNTER RATHO 1929 TO BASE

SOLD FOR $5,200 (IBP)

To book a confidential appraisal, contact: [email protected]: (03) 8825 5635 Location: The Client Room, Leonard Joel, Melbourne

8AUGUST LEONARD

MID 19Th TO 20Th CenTuRY ausTRaLIan jeWeLLeRY

From European colonization many types of

jewellery were produced in precious met-

als in Australia and enjoyed a heyday with

the discovery of native gold in the mid

19th century. Over time the jewellers were

influenced and inspired by their surround-

ings. They began integrating the local flora

and fauna in their jewellery design, whilst

employing their skillful manufacturing

techniques and styles.

With the beginning of the gold rush in 1851

there was a large increase in population

and individual wealth grew considerably.

Consequently, so did the jewellery indus-

try. While native gold was being used in the

manufacture of Jewellery, from 1851 to 1870

many pieces produced were still not signed

and rarely marked for purity. Pieces from

this period can however be readily identi-

fied by a trained eye - the typical bright

high carat gold colour with the unmistaka-

ble bloomed yellow finish over the top, cou-

pled with the now distinctive Australian

design styles and characters of the time are

just some of the telltale signs. These early

goldfields’ pieces are extremely desirable

and give an insight into this period of mas-

sive wealth and the emerging identity of a

nation.

Early Australian jewellery more fre-

quently seen on the auction-market dates

from the 1870s onwards. Jewellery was

being produced on a much larger scale in

Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and

other major cities and towns andmuch

of the jewellery being produced was now

being marked by jewellery manufactur-

ers to give quality assurance for the buyer.

Today we can identify these later manu-

facturers who produced the piece and in

the period of manufacture. The marks of

names like Wendt (Adelaide), Taylor and

Sharpe (Hobart), Robert Rollason (Syd-

ney), Thomas Richard Scanlan (Perth), to

name just a few, regularly appear on these

later pieces. The national market was strong

and growing and while jewellery manufac-

turing began in Sydney and Hobart, spread-

ing to all major towns and cities, by the

1860’s Melbourne had become the cen-

tre for Australian made jewellery. With the

gold rush the industry boomed and there

was an influx of talented gold and silver-

smiths. Well known names in Melbourne

were Willis, Duggin, Shappere, Aron-

son and William Lamborn & Leopold Wag-

ner. The “Manufacturing Jewellers Asso-

ciation of Victoria”, the first of its kind, was

formed in 1889 and members of the associa-

tion applied three distinctive marks. The

first identified the manufacturer, the sec-

ond was the purity of gold and the third

was a symbol marking to give assurance of

workmanship. The mark used was based on

the purity of gold. In 1901 the association

had 26 makers employing these marks.

After the Victorian manufacturers adopted

standardized marks in 1889, a particular

manufacturer’s mark might change over

time, for example if the business changed

hands, thus providing a means of dating a

marked item even more accurately. Accu-

rate identification of these marks can add

a significant premium to a piece offered on

the auction market.

Sydney formed its own association in 1910

and that association chose a Kookaburra

as the gold symbol next to the 9ct, 15ct and

18ct gold stamp while for sterling silver, the

Wren was adopted. These symbols were

embraced at the national level at a Federal

manufacturers’ conference in Brisbane in

1920. Here is was agreed that there was

first to be the maker’s mark, then a date

letter commencing in 1923 with the let-

ter ‘A’ and finally the Kookaburra or Wren

symbol to indicate if it was from Sydney or

Melbourne.

Unfortunately the use of this system of

marks faded in Victoria during the 1920’s.

Equally, the Sydney marking system which

was to form the basis for the national sys-

tem was also not embraced by the market

and consequently was abandoned in the

1940’s. It was only used consistently for 18

years!

The uniquely Australian jewellery pro-

duced from the gold rush through to Fed-

eration and into the 20th century is now

highly sought after, with record prices

being achieved. Some examples are:

-the Wendt brooch which sold

for $10,980 (Leonard Joel March Fine

Jewellery auction)

- a miner’s brooch marked Goldsmiths› Hall

Co which sold for $5,865 (Leonard

Joel June Fine Jewellery auction) and

- two pairs of unmarked antique Austral-

ian earrings selling for $3,660 and $3172

respectively (Leonard Joel June Fine Jew-

ellery auction).

These results have led to the discovery

of some exciting pieces for our next Fine

Jewellery auction in September. We will

be offering examples which include a stun-

ning Federation brooch by Wendt with bold

blue and red gems, a signed miner’s brooch

adorned with native gold nuggets, a rare

pearl and diamond set Federation brooch

signed Willis & Co., some early gold-

fields’ pieces and the Edwardian classic, a

signed aquamarine set necklace.

Should these interest you, our jewellery

team would be more than happy to pre-

view any one of these items you may want

to secure for your collection. Or, if you have

a piece you may be considering including

with this beautiful group from the golden

age of Australian jewellery, please contact

our jewellery specialists who can provide

you with an appraisal.

A FEDERATION BROOCH BY DUGGIN SHAPPERE & CO. MELBOURNE$2,000 - 3,000

MId 19Th TO EARLy 20Th CENTURy AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERy

ROBERt HaIGH

MANAgER, SENIOR JEWELLERy SPECIALIST

A FEDERATION BROOCH BY WENDT ADELAIDE$3,000 - 4,000

AN ANTIQUE AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS BROOCH$1,200 - 1,800

A MINERS BROOCH SIGNED W.J.KAIN$3,400 - 4,400

9 AUGUSTLEONARD

MODeRn DesIgn

enquiriesAnna grassham, Modern design Specialist(03) 8825 5637 | 0478 114 [email protected]

MOdERN dESIgNIN COLLABORATION WITh MR.BIggLESWORThy

Modern Design thursday 27 august 2015 at 6.30pm

Melbourne viewing Saturday 22 August 10am-4pmSunday 23 August 10am-4pmMonday 24 August 10am-4pmTuesday 25 August 10am-4pmWednesday 26 August 9am-11.30am

Enquiries:

Anna grassham, Modern design Specialist(03) 8825 5637 | 0478 114 [email protected]

A ROvER ChAIRdESIgNEd By RON ARAdAPPLIEd LABEL TO BASE$15,000 - $20,000

This August Modern design auction

is another explosive collection of

20th century furniture along with the

moving trends of the 1970s & 1980s.

Leonard Joel furthers their relationship

with NZ based Mr.Bigglesworthy

with some exciting sculptural pieces

and brilliantly restored danish and

American classics in the collection.

10AUGUST LEONARD

sYDneY auCTIOn

Our Sydney Quarterly auction offering this August serves up a dynamic choice from

traditional auction categories such as Silver, Glass, Ceramics, Clocks and Objets

D’Art.

The Silver category will present examples from Georgian to contemporary with a

good choice of cutlery services from lot 211, a Georg Jensen silver ‘Continental’

setting for ten to lot 214 a Robert and Beck silver ‘Empire’ setting for twelve.

Following the theme of a fine dining experience is the choice of lot 284 an impressive

Regency style sixteen branch cut crystal chandelier and lot 285 a Murano Venetian

glass six branch example.

For the gentleman’s library we have a collection of interesting ink stands, flintlock

pistols and for the more risqué tastes, a floggers whip. The erotic theme continues

with lot 306 a full deck of Indian Tantric ivory cards and lot 272, an exquisite Art

Deco continental silver and enamel cigarette case.

Bronze figures also feature strongly leading with lot 313 a pair of Roland Paris Art

Deco ‘Columbine and Pierrot’ cold painted bronze and ivory figures. We will also be

offering examples after H.M.White, Demetre H.Chiparus, Eugene Barillot, Secarel,

Luca Madrassi, Pierre Jules Mene, Rodin, Frederic Remington and Peter Marinus

Schipperheyn.

Jewels & Objets D’art Sydney auctionSunday 23 august 2015, 1pm

auction Location in SydneyInterContinental Sydney, double Bay33 Cross Street, double Bay NSW 2028

Melbourne Highlights333 Malvern Road, South yarraWednesday 12 August 9am - 8pm

Preview in SydneyLEONARd JOEL 39 Queen StreetWoollahra NSW 202515 - 16 August 10am - 4pm19 - 22 May 10am - 4pm

Jewels & Objets D’art EnquiriesJohn d’Agata(02) 9362 9045 / 0408 355 339

[email protected]

Robert Williams(02) 9362 9045 / 0403 142 106

[email protected]

JeWels & oBJeTs D’ART

214 AN ‘EMPIRE’ ENGLISH STERLING SILVER

CUTLERY SERVICE BY ROBERT AND BECK, SHEFFIELD LATE 20TH CENTURY

$6,000 - 8,000

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sYDneY auCTIOn

272 A CONTINENTAL SILvER ANd ENAMEL CIgARETTE CASE, CIRCA 1925 $5,000 - 8,000

65 AN AMERICAN gOLd COIN PENdANT $1,200 - 1,500

70 A gOLd POCKET WATCh By T.M. ALCOCK ANd SON, SydNEy $2,000 - 3,000

210 A JAPANESE, MId 20Th CENTURy, SILvER FOUR PIECE TEA SET ANd TRAy By ASAhI ShOTEN$2,000 - 3,000

313 ROLANd PARIS (FRENCh 1894-1945) COLd PAINTEd BRONZE ANd IvORy ‘COLUMBINE’ CIRCA 1920$8,000 - 10,000

285 A MURANO vENETIAN gLASS SIX BRANCh ChANdELIER, FIRST hALF OF ThE 20Th CENTURy$800 - 1,200

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jeWeLs

JeWelsJewels auction MelbourneMonday 14 September 2015, 6pm

Sydney Highlights39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2025Saturday 5 September 10am - 4pmSunday 6 September 10am - 4pm

Preview in Melbourne333 Malvern Road, South yarra vICWednesday 9 September 9am - 8pmThursday 10 September 10am - 4pmFriday 11 September 10am - 4pmSaturday 12 September 10am - 5pmSunday 13 September 10am - 5pm

EnquiriesJohn d’Agata(03) 8825 5605 / 0408 355 339

[email protected]

Robert haigh(03) 8825 5618 / 0439 493 038

[email protected]

AN IMPORTANT EMERALD AND DIAMOND SUITE COMPRISING OVER 70.0CTS OF EMERALDS AND 60.0CTS OF DIAMONDS$300,000 - 400,000

14AUGUST LEONARD

The TIFFanY DIaMOnD

WHAT MAKES THE TIFFAny DIA-

MOnD SO SPECIAL?

This beautiful gem ranks very highly against

the critical ‘four C’s’ of diamond valuation.

CUT. This rare gem has been faceted as

a heart, the ultimate symbol of love. The

beautifully proportioned cut enhances the

brilliance as the light enters and is returned

in an almost blinding glow. Being a Tiffany

diamond, it is cut to give the best brilliance.

This can cause considerable wastage from

the diamond crystal, so the fact it’s been cut

to the highest standard and is still such a

size is truly breathtaking.

CARAT. The total weight of the gem is a

huge 5.73cts. There is a big price difference

between just a 0.99ct and a 1.0ct diamond,

so this puts into perspective just how rare

such a large diamond of this quality is and

what an exciting opportunity it presents.

COLOUR. The Tiffany diamond is fine

white, graded as E colour. This puts it at

the top end of the colour range with only

D grade above it. It is of the purist white.

Making it one of the most exceptional dia-

monds to be offered at auction in Australia

in some time.

CLARITy. The clarity of the Tiffany dia-

mond is VS2. Only a very high magnifica-

tion or a person with very sharp eyes will

find any visible inclusion at all . It would

take a skilled diamond grader to identify

such tiny inclusions in the stone and assign

this grade. Inclusions so small that they

can be used to map your diamond and are

like a signature, giving you peace of mind

that your Tiffany diamond is unique and

identifiable.

THE TIFFAny CERTIFICATIOn OF

qUALITy.

Tiffany is one of the most well known and

respected jewellery houses in the world.

People choose Tiffany due to their impec-

cable reputation for only dealing in the

finest quality materials with Tiffany enjoy-

ing their own unique brand of diamonds

that they offer to the market. This impor-

tant diamond ring has its own individual

marking and comes with the original Tif-

fany certificate. It is extremely rare for a

certified Tiffany diamond of this size and

quality to be available on the auction mar-

ket rather than through the more usual

retail environment.

One of the great advantages of securing this

Tiffany diamond at auction is that the guar-

antees of quality provided by Tiffany are

also provided by Leonard Joel and stay with

the diamond forever, often with a more

attractive secondary market price! This

auction or ‘market price’ is normally well

below the current retail value or asking

price. This particular diamond has been

estimated conservatively and will be a true

test of the market.

InVESTInG In RARITy

Like many high value precious stones, this

diamond will attract buyers who want to

diversify their portfolio and invest in this

exotic asset class, as other markets become

less stable. There is increasing market

interest in the return on investment which

large, high quality gems like this one may

provide. quality diamonds which rank

highly in all of ‘the four C’s’ meet the crite-

ria and will provide a greater likelihood of a

good return on investment

TAKInG THE PLUnGE

The auction of this outstanding Tiffany

diamond will be held on Monday 14th Sep-

tember at 6pm. The estimate is $200,00

- $300,000. The buyer’s premium of 22%

will be added to the hammer price of

the jewel. At this estimate, the ring repre-

sents incredible value for money.

Whether it’s the perfect way to acknowl-

edge a wonderful relationship, a per-

sonal reward for years of your hard work,

or an investment diversification opportu-

nity you’ve been looking for, you should

consider this beautiful diamond. If you

would like a private viewing please call for

an appointment with a diamond specialist.

The TiffAnY DiAMonD

Whether it’s for that forever moment when you go down on one knee, the perfect gift

for your life-long partner, or a discerning investment piece, this magnificent

heart-shaped Tiffany diamond may be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

ROBERt HaIGH

MANAgER, SENIOR JEWELLERy SPECIALIST

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Fine art auction Melbournetuesday 15 September 2015, 6.30pm

Preview in Melbourne333 Malvern Road, South yarra vICWednesday 9 September 9am - 8pmThursday 10 September 10am - 4pmFriday 11 September 10am - 4pmSaturday 12 September 10am - 5pmSunday 13 September 10am - 5pm

EnquiriesSophie Ullin, head of Art

(03) 8825 [email protected]

EUgENE vON gUERARdLake Bermbeet 1857Pencil on paper30.5 x 51.5cm (irregular mount)$15,000 - 25,000

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sePTeMBeR highlighTsLarS-Gunnar nOrdStrOmKomposition 1985-87oil on panel, 88 x 60cm$5,000 - 7,000

ROBERT JUNIPERthe artist in a Landscape 1985oil and mixed media on canvas, 90x60cm$6,000 8,000

yvONNE ATKINSONCaptain moonlite and His Gang under Police Escort 1978oil on canvas, 74 x 100cm$1,200 - 1,800

dONALd FRIENduntitled (Balinese Hut)oil on board, 19.5 x 24.5cm$1,000 - 2,000

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COLLeCTIbLes

aUCtION tHURSDaY 6 aUGUSt at 2PM

view Wednesday 5 August 9am-8pm

aUCtION WEDNESDaY 12 aUGUSt at 12PM

viewing Wednesday 8-12 August

A SINgLE OWNER COLLECTION OF LEICA CAMERAS ANd RELATEd ACCESSORIES, MANUALS & REFERENCES

Enquiries:Bethany McgouganAuction Manager & Collectibles Specialist03 8825 [email protected]

Enquiries:Bethany McgouganAuction Manager & Collectibles Specialist03 8825 [email protected]

The RiChARD DAWson ColleCTionA single owner collection of vintage toys, including dinky, Corgi, hornby dublo and Wrenn

2Leica I no. 19082 with Elmar 3.2 lens $1,000 - $2,000

38Leica M3 single stroke No. 972802 (1959) with Summicron close focus 2.0 no. 2323156 lens (1958), lens cap, Uv filter and ER case $1,200 - $1,600

84dinky 514 guy van ‘Weetabix’ in original box $600 - $700

200Flash gordon rocket fighter by Louis Marx, USA circa 1939, Clockwork with flint wheel at rear, red/yellow lithography, unboxed, 32cm long $700 - $800

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InTeRIORs

NOW CONSIgNINgFOR SEPTEMBER AUCTION

INTERIORS SATURdAy AFTERNOON BOUTIQUE AUCTION SERIES:

ART dECO

Submissions for Art deco furnishings, lighting and objects are now being accepted for Interiors & Jewellery September thematic auction.

enquiriesdominic Kavanagh, Manager, Interiors & Furniture(03) 8825 5632 | [email protected]

detail: BRUNO LETI (born 1941)

The Silk Road SelectionLeonard Joel Interiors & Jewellery is excited to announce the first auction in its

Saturday Afternoon Boutique Auction series, The Silk Road Selection. This series offers

our clients the opportunity to visit Leonard Joel, either on-site or on-line, on a leisurely

Saturday afternoon and dabble in some light (or serious) bidding while enjoying a

complementary wine, care of our partners, Fermoy Estate winery.

Inspired by the ‘east meets west’ evolution of the silk road trade, this petite yet eclectic

offering will include fine European antiques and provincial furnishings, including French

bergeres and dining chairs, refectory tables, Indian dhurrie upholstered ottomans,

suzani throws, and kilims. Pressed silvered metal mirrors will also feature, along with

an impressive ‘Hollywood’ wall mirror with simulated rock crystal embellishments. Also

on offer will be an array of Eastern antiquities, including a stunning early 19th century

cloisonné charger, a late 18th century carved timber Guanyin, Chinese porcelain stools,

celadon glazed pots and Imari vases.

The fully illustrated catalogue will be available online from 31st July and viewing will

commence from Wednesday 5th August. The auction will be held on Saturday 8th

August at 3pm with viewing from 10am to 2.30pm.

enquiriesdominic Kavanagh, Manager, Interiors & Furniture(03) 8825 5632 | [email protected]

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AUCTION ThURSdAy 13 AUgUST AT 12PM

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HISToRIC PHoToGRAPHS FRom PRIvATE CoLLECToR: PETER mILnE’S Juvenilia.

Leonard Joel is delighted to present a private collection of early photographs by

renowned victorian artist Peter milne.

This rare collection of photographs from the artist’s formative years of the mid 1970s to

mid 1980s stunningly capture a generation of melbournians in their striking youthfulness,

many of which have gone on to play pivotal roles in melbourne’s burgeoning cultural

scene.

Photographs from this collection were originally debuted at Strange neighbour gallery

in the Juvenilia exhibition curated by Helen Frajman and Linsey Gosper.

Starting in 1976 when milne was 16 and photographing school friends Gina Riley and

Rowland S Howard, through to images of the legendary band, the Boys next Door

lounging in nick Cave’s bedroom in his parents’ house, the first Boys next Door gig

and photo shoot, parties, trips to the country, outings to the beach, rehearsals and a full

length photo essay tracing ‘A Day in the Life of Rowland S Howard’, the photographs

feature a dazzling cast including Anita Lane, Blixa Bargeld, Tony Clark, Polly Borland and

mick Harvey.

From the Juvenilia catalogue 2015.

not only is this an exhibition of striking, intimate and raw ‘snapshots’, illustrating

incredible compositional skills, savvy use of available light and a daring personality, it is a

significant cultural record. These are historically important photographs and fortunately

for us, Peter had the foresight and boldness to document this early period of his life. it is

an exhibition that will speak to many generations for many years to come.

Linsey Gosper 2015, co curator and gallery director.

This rare collection of work from Peter milne’s Juvenilia will be available as part of

Interiors & Jewellery made in melbourne feature. Auction Thursday 13th of August from

10am.

Peter milne ‘Boys next Door first photo session after Rowland joined, nick’s bedroom, Caulfield, c1978’

the Melbourne auction thursday 13 august 2015 at 12pm

Melbourne viewing Wednesday 12 August 9am-11.30am

Enquiries:

dominic KavanaghInteriors Manager(03) 8825 [email protected]

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DReWeaTTs & bLOOMsbuRY

DReWeATTs & BlooMsBURY

view the catalogue online at www.dreweatts.com

Lot 103A 9 carat gold propelling pencil, of plain polished form

Estimate £70–100

Lot 89A south Staffordshire enamel circular box, circa 1770

Estimate £80–120

Lot 17An Edwardian silver oval mustard

by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, Sheffiled 1902Estimate £120–160

Lot 143Etro, an orange leather handbag, with fold over

clasp and shoulder strapEstimate £50–70

Lot 77A mahogany case containing plated flatware,

to includeEstimate £70–100

Lot 29A pair of silver knopped baluster candlesticks

by Richard ComynsEstimate £180–220

PRESENTINg

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ROBERT MACPHERSONSCALE FROM THE TOOL(SABCO), 1977enamel, gold foil onwood, paintbrushfi ve units27 x 9 x 2 cm (each)

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