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Issue FORTYONe / JULY 2015 MELBOURNE / SYDNEY
EXTRAORDINARY D I S C O V E R I E S
TOP LOTSsold in Sydney
over the past year
VINTAGE INTERIORSTHEMATIC AUCTIONS
MY FIRST YEAR
STELLAR MILLION DOLLAR
Jewellery Auction
Colonial Surprise
ALL ABOUT SYDNEY
RECORD PRICERobert Prenzel
SYDNEY
By Appointment
39 Queen Street,
Woollahra, New South Wales 2025
Australia
Tel: +61 (0) 2 9362 9045
Fax: +61 (0) 3 9826 4544
MELBOURNE
Primary Salerooms
333 Malvern Road,
South Yarra, Victoria 3141
Australia
Tel: +61 (0) 3 9826 4333
Fax: +61 (0) 3 9826 4544
Leonard is published 10 times a year by Leonard Joel. If you have any questions regarding Leonard please contact 03 9826 4333
CoverSold in Jewels & Objets D’Art Auction November 2014
ROLAND SHAKESPEARE WAKELIN (1887-1971) Harbour Bridge SOLD $6,710 IBP
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MaNagINg DIReCTOR
NaTIONaL heaD OF COLLeCTIONs
John Albrecht, Managing Director
& Head of Collections
Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5619
Email john.albrecht@leonardjoel.com.au
CLassIC FuRNITuRe & ObjeCTs
sINgLe OwNeR COLLeCTIONs
Guy Cairnduff, Head of Classic Furniture & Objects
& Head of The Specialist Collector
Phone +61 (0) 3 8825 5611
Email guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au
jeweLLeRY
Robert Haigh, Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist
Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5618
Email robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au
jeweLLeRY & PRe–OwNeD LuxuRY
John D’Agata, National Head of Jewellery
& Sydney Office
Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5605
Email john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au
COMMuNICaTIONs & MaRKeTINg
Katarina Ljahovic
Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5620
Email katarina.ljahovic@leonardjoel.com.au
aCCOuNTs
Susan Saunders, Head of Finance & Administration
Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5603
Email susan.saunders@leonardjoel.com.au
COLLeCTIbLes
Bethany McGougan
Auction Manager & collectibles Specialist
Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5625
Email bethany.@leonardjoel.com.au
aRT
Sophie Ullin, Head of Art
Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5609
Email sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au
sPeCIaLIsT jeweLs & ObjeTs D’aRT
& sINgLe OwNeR COLLeCTIONs
Robert Williams, Sydney Representative
Phone + 61 (0) 2 9362 9045
Email robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au
MODeRN DesIgN
Anna Grassham, Specialist, Modern Design
Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5637
Email anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au
bOOKs & MaNusCRIPTs
Chiara Curcio, Specialist, Classic Furniture
& Objects, Books and Manuscripts
Phone + 61 (0) 3 8825 5635
Email chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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of Arts Project Australia
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CONTeNTs
JuLY contEnts
TOP LOTS 2FOREWORD 3 NEWS 4CALENDAR 5JEWELS 6SYDNEY SPECIALISTS 7EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES 8MY FIRST YEAR 9SINGLE OWNER COLLECTIONS 10FINE ART 12COLONIAL SURPRISE 13ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS 14ASIAN SPECIALIST APPRAISAL EVENING 15THE RICHARD DAWSON COLLECTION 16MODERN DESIGN 17VINTAGE INTERIORS 18NOW CONSIGNING 20DREWEATTS & BLOOMSBURY 21
WHERE CAN I FIND LEONARD?
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and events you can collect a copy from our South Yarra and Woollahra offi ces at
the start of every month. But don’t delay as copies run out quickly!
Issue FORTY / JUNE 2015 MELBOURNE / SYDNEY
Architecture & ExtEriors
Royal Worcester of the Finest Quality
tHE UNUsUALHighlights from the
Autumn Sydney Auction
SOuLFuL cOLLectiNG67 YEArs oF DEDiCAtioN
THE losT WAlTER WITHERs
FiNE Art & JEWELs
Jewellery Specialists
Is that a diamond in the rough? Remodelling your auction finds
Connect with usSTAY CURRENT WITH ALL LEONARD JOEL RELATED NEWS
THROUGH OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS!
1 JULYLEoNArD
TOP LOTs
A SILVER AND ENAMEL BOWL SOLD $29,280 IBP
MARGARET ROSE PRESTON (1875-1963) Gloxinia 1928
SOLD $59,780 IBP
A GEORGE III SATINWOOD AND SABICU BONHEUR-DU-JOUR SOLD $8,540 IBP
A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE WHITE TARA, 16TH CENTURY SOLD $13,420 IBP
SIR OSWALD JOSEPH HORNBY BIRLEY SOLD $7,320 IBP
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (1886-1947) ‘WHEELBARROW’ SOLD $24,400 IBP
BARR FLIGHT & BARR WORCESTER PORCELAIN SOLD $15,860 IBP
ITALIAN SCHOOL, ‘MADONNA AND CHILD’, 14TH/15TH CENTURY SOLD $10,980 IBP
A PAIR OF YELLOW DIAMOND EARRINGS SOLD $12,810 IBP
A SOUTH SEA PEARL & DIAMOND NECKLACE SOLD $9,760 IBP
AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND BRACELET SOLD $21,960 IBP
A DIAMOND CLUSTER RING SOLD $8,540 IBP
AN IMPRESSIVE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING SOLD $48,800 IBP
PEARL, EMERALD & DIAMOND NECKLACE SOLD $14,640 IBP
A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING SOLD $17,080 IBP
A DIAMOND RIVIERE NECKLACE SOLD $31,720 IBP
2 4 A u g u s t 2 0 1 4
2 0 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 4
8 M A R C H 2 0 1 5
2 4 M A Y 2 0 1 5
Top lots sold in our Sydney auctions over the past year
2JULY LEONARD
FORewORD
JOHN D’AGATA
NATIONAL HEAD OF JEWELLERY
& SYDNEY OFFICE
To say that the Sydney office just happened
would be a lie. It did start with a revelation,
however. In 2013, Managing Director John
Albrecht urged me to take my Fine Jewellery
Auction to Sydney for viewing. We already
had a great following, so why not treat our
existing clients to all of the fabulous jewellery
range in person. The result was incredible.
Not only was the viewing an outstanding suc-
cess, but we began to receive enquiries across
all categories from both buyers and vendors.
This was when the concept first came into
my mind. Why was it that an established auc-
tion house like Leonard Joel did not have a
presence in our most international city up to
that point? Ok, so this is how the story goes; I
went back to my hotel room, poured myself a
double whisky and got on the phone to John
Albrecht. It was decided then and there that
we would start looking for premises in Syd-
ney. Our current office at 39 Queen Street,
Woollahra jumped out at us immediately.
Two or more years on and the rest is history.
We are now coming up to auction number
five and have established ourselves within
the Sydney landscape. There’s definitely no
looking back now.
OUR SYDNEY OFFICE
3 JULYLEONARD
News
Enquiries
Bethany McGougan, Collectibles Specialist
(03) 8825 5626 | bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au
MONTHLY TOYSAUCTION THURSDAY 16 JULY AT 12PM
July’s monthly toy auction will feature an extensive range of British die-cast
including a large collection of Dinky cars, commercial and military models in
excellent condition. Also going under the hammer is a range of Marklin and
Hornby train stock and the rare Japanese tinplate ‘Southern Cross’ model
plane featured. enquiriesOlivia Fuller, Art Specialist(03) 8825 5624 | olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au
Maggie Skelton, Manager, Vintage Interiors Art(03) 8825 5630 | maggie.skelton@leonardjoel.com.au
Dan WitheyIt’s Hopeless so Why Try 2010Acrylic on board90 x 60cm$600 – 800
Dan WitheyThey Tell me 2000Acrylic on board90 x 60cm$600 - 800
AUCTION THURSDAY
30 JULY at 2PM
PETITE CONTEMPORARY ART
NOMURA (JAPAN) NR-329 ‘SOUTHERN CROSS’ CLOCKWORK LITHOGRAPHED TINPLATE PLANE MODEL $1,000 - $2,000
A JEWEL DISCOVEREDIN SYDNEYSydney has always been a generous market
for jewellery. With such a rich history, it’s
no wonder that so many wonderful pieces
are found there. Probably not the first item
that was consigned, but one of the most
memorable, was an exquisite antique locket
by Harry Emanuel, London. The locket
was finely crafted with applied bird and
nest motif; details such as seed pearls were
used to represent eggs and the piece was
finished off with the most beautiful spray
of blue enamelled flowers. At the time the
locket was presented in a Melbourne auc-
tion, as we had not begun our ‘Jewels and
Objets D’Art’ Sydney Auction series at that
time. I’ll never forget the price, $6,710 IBP;
more than triple the low estimate. This was
one of many items that have now been con-
signed and I’m happy to say that they are
all now offered to our discerning buyers in
Sydney.
enquiries
John D’Agata, National Head of Jewellery & sydney Office
(03) 8825 5605 | (02) 9362 9045 | john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au
4JULY LEONARD
Forthcoming Auctions
CaLeNDaR
Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.
The Vintage Interiors Auction Every ThursdayFurniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art – 11.30am Books – 12pm Objects & Collectibles – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
Monthly Toy Auction Thursday 16th July 2015 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
Petite Contemporary Art Auction Thursday 30th July 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
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
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
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects Auction Sunday 25th October 2015 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
BID LIVE ONLINE
SYDNEYAUCTION
SINGLEOWNER
AUCTION
NOW CONSIGNING FOR AUGUST
enquiriesOlivia Fuller, Art Specialist(03) 8825 5624 | olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au
ROBERT DOISNEAUModel on the French Rivierasilver gelatin photograph, 24.2 x 18cm$800 - 1,200
BRASSAIPortrait of Picasso Sitting 1971Silver gelatin photograph, 30.5 x 19.9cm$1,800 - 2,800
Robert DoisneauSpring Joysilver gelatin photograph, 25.5 x 20.6cm$700 - 900
SPECIALIST PRINTS
5 JULYLEONARD
jeweLs
enquiriesRobert Haigh Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist
(03) 8825 5618robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au
Now coNSigNiNg for JEwELS AUcTioN 14 SEPTEMBEr 2015
On a wintery Monday evening at Leon-
ard Joel, our Jewels auction of almost 400
items enjoyed a full house and numerous
new faces keen to secure one of the larg-
est diamond offerings in recent auction
memory. The star catalogue cover piece, lot
215, a rare fancy yellow oval cut diamond
rivière, stunned the audience when it sold
to an absentee bidder for $195,200 (inc BP).
Likewise, a delicate rivière in alternating
sapphires and diamonds, lot 87, realised
$13,420 (inc BP). The appetite for “charac-
ter” jewellery was also evident with bidders
focusing their attention on signature pieces.
One such example was the vintage Cartier
panther brooch, lot 152, that more than
quadrupled its estimate to sell for $3,660
(inc BP). The audience were also unde-
terred by the very formal and lavish nature
of much of the collection and this was no
more evident than when lot 157, a lavish
pear-shaped emerald and diamond pen-
dant necklace, came up for sale. With more
than 24 carats of emeralds and diamonds, it
sold for $21,960 (inc BP). Emerald shoppers
were clearly out in force when an equally
impressive Art Deco design pair of emer-
ald and diamond earrings, lot 198, sold for a
staggering $36,000 (inc BP). Similarly lavish
was a cocktail ring by Bulgari with a large
and rare prasiolite stone which realised
$3,400 plus BP. Signed jewellery by design
houses did particularly well throughout the
auction, confirming that this jewellery cat-
egory is well supported by a secondary mar-
ket more and more attune to its investment
quality. Love and investment were in mind
when an impressive 9.01ct solitaire ring was
snapped up for $164,700. The investment
nature of jewellery was in full play when a
modestly estimated diamond bracelet con-
taining nine “D” colour centre stones went
under the hammer. With perfectly coloured
stones, numerous bidders saw keen to
secure it as much for diamond quality as for
aesthetics. It finally sold for more than six
times its estimate at $15,000 plus BP.
Gold jewellery of both Victorian and more
recent origin was not overlooked amongst
the frenzy for diamond and signed jewel-
lery. In fact, it was refreshing to observe
high quality period pieces selling well. Two
examples were a complexly designed pair
of Etruscan gold and coral earnings, lot
126, which realised $3,172 (inc BP) and a
very playful brooch and earring suite of late
period Art Deco jewellery, lot 283-284, that
realised $5,977 (inc BP). The playful theme
continued late in the sale with lot 298, a
Chanel J12 ladies wristwatch, selling for
$6,710 (inc BP). The Jewels auction realised
a Leonard Joel record 1.2 Million dollars,
confirming this category as one of the most
coveted collecting categories at public auc-
tion, both here and internationally.
JEwELS
AN IMPRESSIVE 9.01CT SOLITAIRE RING
SOLD $164,700 IBP
VINTAGE CARTIER PANTHER BROOCH
SOLD $3,660 IBP
A RARE FANCY YELLOW OVAL CUT DIAMOND RIVIèRE
SOLD $195,200 IBP
OUR MILLION DOLLAR AUCTION
6JULY LEONARD
sYDNeY sPeCIaLIsTs
Australia’s only true full service auctioneer
JOHN D’AGATA NATIONAL HEAD OF JEWELLERY & SYDNEY OFFICEAfter 10 years with the established Melbourne jewellers Kozminsky as Executive Manager of both their jewellery and art departments,
John now runs the largest specialist jewellery auction department in Australia. As Head of Jewellery at Leonard Joel, John manages
and overseas the identification, valuing and dispersal of more than 15,000 jewellery items annually and is uniquely placed to manage
both significant jewellery collections and single items. since his appointment in 2007 his passion for jewellery has helped him transform
the department into the success that it is today. In 2013 John was appointed Head of the sydney Office. under his leadership, the
Jewels & Objets D’Art category was created in 2014. With a focus on single owner collections, these auctions immediately became
popular with sydney collectors and has since provided them with access to the rich selection of items on offer by Leonard Joel.
enquiries
(03) 8825 5605 | (02) 9362 9045
john.dagata@leonardjoel.com.au
SOPHIE ULLIN HEAD OF FINE ARTArt took sophie ullin by stealth. growing up in a family with a history of art collecting and dealing, she was initially oblivious to the
charms and challenges of this fascinating realm, intent instead on pursuing advertising. An honors degree in Fine Art awoke her
passion and a career began that has spanned 18 years.
sophie’s expertise in art valuation, research, market analysis and sales is built upon her professional experience at a fine art dealership,
as an art specialist at Deutscher-Menzies, Melbourne , Head of Contemporary, Aboriginal and tribal Art at Lawson Menzies, sydney
and now as Head of Fine Art at Leonard Joel. Over a decade ago, she established her own art advisory business focusing both on
Aboriginal and Contemporary art. she is one of the founders of the Art Consulting Association of Australia and is an approved
Australian government Valuer for the Cultural gifts bequest program.
Recent research by Ms ullin was recognized as breaking new ground in her contextualisation of a collection of extremely rare and
important early Queensland transitional Boomerangs and Club. she discovered that they probably pre-dated the best known
examples of this culturally significant period within Australia’s history. the artefacts sold for record prices and are now in the collection
of Museum Victoria.
enquiries
(03) 8825 5609
sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au
ROBERT WILLIAMS SPECIALIST OBJETS D’ART AND JEWELLERY, SYDNEYRobert Williams has vast auction experience having worked at Bonham’s & goodman and most recently theodore Bruce where he was
a generalist valuer. Robert’s love of objets d’art began whilst working for Kenneth Harvey Antiques and Roseberys Fine Art in London.
In conjunction with our Head of Jewellery and sydney Office, John D’Agata, both Robert and John pride themselves on nurturing
relationships with their clients and a belief that the client must be included throughout the auction process. the sydney office at 39
Queen street Woollahra focuses on Fine Jewellery and single-Owner Collections.
enquiries
(02) 9362 9045
robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au
7 JULYLEONARD
exTRaORDINaRY DIsCOVeRIes
EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES
JewelleryA Rare Panthère cuff by Cartier – I’ll always remember consigning this piece.
It was a year in the making. It came from a private collection in Israel and was
a very sentimental piece to the vendor. After much negotiation it was eventually
sold in our very first auction for $41,480 IBP – John D’Agata National Head of
Jewellery and Sydney office
Decorative ArtsEmile Antoine Bourdelle – Bronze Bust of Beethoven - A knock on the door
one morning in May resulted in an extraordinary find. Peering from under a
packing blanket, on the back of a van, was the imposing glare of Beethoven. It
took four members of staff to carry him into the gallery, luckily we all had our
porridge that morning! Robert Williams Specialist Jewels, Objets D’Art and
Single Owner Collections
enquiriesRobert Williams, Specialist, Objets D’Art & Jewellery, Sydney(02) 9362 9045 | robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au
JEwELS & OBJETS D'ARTWANTED FOR AUCTION
ASIAN WORKS OF ART | SILVER | GLASS | CERAMICS
BRONZES | OBJET DE VERTU | PAINTINGS | JEWELLERY
8JULY LEONARD
MY FIRsT YeaR
MY FIRST YEARIt has been an exhilarating year filled with thrilling finds which have been bolstered
with electrifying results. The Sydney and NSW market has presented many strong
key pieces this first year, helping to solidify the Australian auction market on the
global stage. The variety and rarity of Specialist Jewels, Objets D’Art & Single
Owner Collections uncovered has been very encouraging. The response to these
rare finds from national and international collectors has been supportive, proving
there is no longer a need for clients to contemplate shipping pieces oversees to
realise an auction record result. Our reach further expanded this year with Leonard
Joel’s forged association with Dreweatts & Bloomsbury UK, opening up a whole
new world of opportunities and expertise. I would like to take the opportunity
to thank all those that have supported us in this seminal year. We have enjoyed
working within the NSW and interstate communities and assisting our national and
international collectors. We look forward to new discoveries and the year ahead.
FIRST LOT EVER SOLD IN SYDNEY
LAST LOT SOLD IN SYDNEY TO DATE
ART DECO LOUIS VUITTON GENTLEMAN’S VALISE NECESSAIRE, FITTED WITH FRENCH SILVER VANITY SET
SOLD $4,880 IBP
AN ART DECO STYLE BRONZE FIGURESOLD $976 IBP
ROBERT WILLIAMS
SPECIALIST OBJETS D’ART & JEWELLERY, SYDNEY
9 JULYLEONARD
sINgLe OwNeR COLLeCTIONs
Now coNSigNiNg for JEwELS & oBJETS D’ArT AUcTioN 23 AUgUST 2015
SINGLE OwNER COLLECTIONSLeonard Joel was honoured to have been
entrusted with the sale of The Dr. George Wil-
cox Collection. The late doctor’s distinguished
connoisseurship of fine clocks, furniture, silver
and decorative arts brought us a refined collec-
tion, with distinctly English flavours. A curatorial
journey shared with his wife Pam, when I asked
her the question, “was it just his collection,
yours, or collaborative?” She explained, “Oh
yes, it was totally collaborative, in so much as
George bought the antiques, and I always said
‘George, you can’t afford that!’”.
The furniture had led with an exceptional
George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour, attrib-
uted to George Simson. The feature clock of the
Wilcox Collection was a fine late Georgian musi-
cal automata clock by James Smith.
The ceramics led with a remarkable find; a fine
Barr Flight & Barr Worcester porcelain shell-dec-
orated marbled part dessert service, made for
the Gordon family, by John Barker. The service
was referred to in The Dictionary of Worcester
Porcelain, Volume I, 1751-1851, John Sandon,
pages 180-181, colour plate 76 and page 204.
John Sandon writes “A remarkable Barr, Flight &
Barr dessert service was made circa 1812 for the
Gordon family and was sold in Scotland in 1980
by Phillips from the estate of a descendant, the
Honourable Mrs. Jock Leith of Glenkindie Cas-
tle, Aberdeenshire. The centres of each piece
were painted with shells in the distinctive hand
which has been attributed to John Barker. The
marbled grounds were reserved with the family
crest within a neoclassical gold border.”
The collection continued with an enchanting
selection of Dr Wall Worcester, Derby, Minton
and other European porcelain manufacturers.
The catalogue ended with an eclectic collection
of silver; mostly sourced from the Silver Vaults in
London, spanning the entire Georgian periods,
George IV, William IV, Victorian and Edwardian
through to Elizabeth II.
Enquiries Robert Williams
(02) 9362 9045
robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au
DR GEORGE WILCOX COLLECTION
A FINE REGENCY MUSICAL AUTOMATA CLOCK BY JAMES SMITH, CIRCA 1790
SOLD $41,480 IBP
10JULY LEONARD
sINgLe OwNeR COLLeCTIONs
SINGLE OwNER COLLECTIONS
THE SIEGFRIED HEARST COLLECTIONCOLLECTION OF A LADY
THE CHRIS JOHNSON COLLECTION
THE COLLECTION OF AN AMERICAN GENTLEMAN
AN IMPORTANT ROYAL WORCESTER ‘WINDSOR CASTLE’ PORCELAIN VASE AND COVER BY HARRY DAVIS, DATED 1904
SOLD $20,740 IBP
A GILDED WOODEN AVALOKITESVARA STATUESOLD $4,392 IBP
A GILT BRONZE THREE PAIRS OF ARMS BULMO BUDDHA, QING DYNASTY
SOLD $31,720 IBP
A GILDED WOODEN AVALOKITESVARA STATUESOLD $21,960 IBP
11 JULYLEONARD
FINe aRT
ELIOTH GRUNER (1882-1939) Monaro Landscape 1927 oil on board
SOLD $32,940 IBP
CLIFTON PUGH (1924-1990) Seabirds 1989 oil on board
SOLD $17,690 IBP
MAX DUPAIN (1911-1992) Sunbaker 1937 silver gelatin photograph later printing c.1970s
SOLD $14,640 IBP
JASON BENJAMIN (born 1971) She Was Right in Front of You (Young, NSW) 2009 oil on linen
SOLD $12,200 IBP
Now coNSigNiNg for fiNE ArT AUcTioN 15 SEPTEMBEr 2015
FINE ART
gEOFFREY DYER (born 1947) King River III oil on canvas
SOLD FOR $12,200 IBP
APPRAISAL DAY SYDNEY
THURSDAY 9 JULY
To make an appointment contactSophie Ullin, Head of Art
(03) 8825 5609sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au
39 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
12JULY LEONARD
COLONIaL suRPRIse
FREDERICK GARLING (1806-1873) View from the Verandah at Hobartville, Seat of Mrs. W. Cox watercolour
SOLD $24,400 IBP
MARGARET D. MARTIN (19th century) Fernhill House 1874 watercolour
SOLD $1,952 IBP
ARTIST UNKNOWN (19th century) Nepean River, Mulgoa watercolour
SOLD $1,952 IBP
COLONIAL SURPRISE wITh IMPRESSIONIST CURRENTSAt our Fine Art auction on tuesday evening
the audience was hushed as they observed
a series of small works, miniatures and
watercolours to be precise, of Australian
colonial origin realise a small fortune. Lots
24-29 comprised the Cox family collection,
most of which were traceable to the
Hon. Edward King Cox, MLC of Mulgoa.
the six works, collectively estimated at
$30,000, realised a staggering $96,624
IBP as the sheer historical importance of
the works was absorbed by the audience.
Cox was an important colonial era grazier
and livestock and racing breeder of
international renown and the six images
were in many ways rare snapshots of
the period. Of equal excitement was a
superb Heidelberg school painting by
Walter Withers. The Trysting Place, as it
was known, had remained undiscovered
for 125 years as it moved through
generations of the one family. unsigned,
it was viewed as a beautiful but not
particularly valuable painting. After
extensive research at Leonard Joel the
painting’s author, origin and history was
meticulously reconstructed until it was,
beyond doubt, confirmed as an important
and lost work from Australia’s most
famous school of artists, the Heidelberg
school. the painting finally transacted
for $80,000 IBP and is now recorded as
a recently discovered work by the artist.
If you have a work of local or international
origin that requires research please
contact our Art department to discuss
your needs.
(Probably) after FREDERICK BUCK (1771-1839) Portrait of William Cox (1764-1837) miniature
SOLD $46,360 IBP
ARTIST UNKNOWN (19th century) Portrait of Edward Cox (1805-1868) miniature
SOLD $14,640 IBP
OLSEN (19th century) Portrait of Edward King Cox (1829-1883) minature
SOLD $6,100 IBP
enquiriesSophie Ullin, Head of Art
(03) 8825 5609sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au
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asIaN aRT, CLassIC FuRNITuRe & ObjeCTs
ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTSTo be sold in Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects Auction 25 October 2015
A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ‘CANTON FAMILLE ROSE’ VASES, CIRCA 1870/NINETEENTH CENTURYEach enamelled overall with variant shaped panels of lively court scenes, surrounded by a gilded floral border and set amongst birds and butterflies, auspicious fruit and flowers, including peaches, peonies, lotus and pomegranates, as well as precious Buddhist objects, with four applied gui dragons, and an additional two applied gui dragon handles to the upper body of each vaseEstimate: $3,600 - 4,600
A Single Owner Collection of Objects and Furniture from the Estate of the Late James Clarence Mangan
Now coNSigNiNg for cLASSic fUrNiTUrE & oBJEcTS AUcTioN 25 ocToBEr
RECORD PRICE REALISED FOR A ROBERT PRENZEL FAUNAL PANEL
Lot 240 from Classic Furniture and Objects Auction 30th May 2015
Robert Prenzel, (1866-1941) a rare relief carved panel depicting four kookaburras perched on a leafy eucalyptus branch signed R.Prenzel / 1926, 57.5 x 105 cm. Provenance: the collection of the Late Theodore Fink (1855-1942); thence by family descentSOLD $66,000 IBP
Enquiries:Guy CairnduffHead of Classic Furniture & Objects03 8825 5611 / 0407 828 137guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au
Enquiries:Guy CairnduffHead of Classic Furniture & Objects03 8825 5611 / 0407 828 137guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au
NOW CONSIGNING
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asIaN aRT sPeCIaLIsT aPPRaIsaL eVeNINg
It could be that Chinese hanging scroll that your uncle handed down or the beautiful Japanese lacquer box you admired so much when you visited your grandmother’s house. Do you know anything about its potential worth? Well why not make an appointment to see our specialists in Chinese and Japanese works as Leonard Joel presents our inaugural Asian Art Specialist Appraisal evening from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday 15th July at our South Yarra salerooms.With the demand for Chinese works still riding a wave of interest, it is the perfect opportunity to speak with a specialist in the field about your ceramics, paintings,
bronze or jade. For those holding Japanese works in painting, woodblock prints, metal, netsuke or ceramics, this is a great time to bring them in for an appraisal.Specialists Trevor Fleming (Japanese) and Sally Robin (Chinese) will be available to provide information and discuss the current market potential of your pieces. Join us as we take a trip to the Far East and unlock the secrets of your works. To book a confidential appraisal contact: asianart@leonarjoel.com.auPhone: (03) 8825 5635 Location: The Client Room, Leonard Joel, Melbourne
FOCUS ON ASIAN ART ASIAN ART SPECIALIST APPRAISAL EVENING
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY, 5PM TO 8PM, MELBOURNE
A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL SEMI-FORMAL CHESTNUT BROWN NINE-DRAGON (LONGPAO) ROBE (JIFU), QING DYNASTY, LATE KANGXI PERIOD/EARLY YONGZHENG PERIOD, CIRCA 1680-1735
SOLD $33,000 IBP
A JAPANESE NAMIKAWA YASUYUKI CLOISONNé COVERED VASE MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), SIGNED KYOTO NAMIKAWA
SOLD $38,400 IBP
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The RIChaRD DawsON COLLeCTION
ThE RIChARD DAwSON COLLECTION
A single owner collection of vintage toys, including Dinky, Corgi, Hornby Dublo and Wrenn
AUCTION WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST AT 12PM AEST
246A BASSETT-LOWKE ‘O’ GAUGE COMPOUND LOCO
AND TENDER, LMS CRIMSON LAKE NO. 1082 $600 - 800
The Richard Dawson Collection Wednesday 12 August 2015 at 12pm
Melbourne Viewing Saturday 8 August 10am-5pmMonday 10 August 10am-5pmTuesday 11 August 10am-5pmWednesday 12 August 9am-11.30am
Enquiries:Bethany McGouganAuction Manager & Collectibles Specialist03 8825 5625bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au
Leonard Joel are delighted to welcome Bethany
Mcgougan to the Collectibles department,
collectibles specialist and manager of the monthly
collectibles auction. Bethany brings to Leonard
Joel a wealth of experience, acquired over the
past four years working across multiple disciplines
at sotheby’s New Bond street, London. With
a strong focus on customer service, Bethany’s
enthusiasm for the Collectibles category is sure to
build on the success of the Monthly Collectibles
auction under the management of outgoing
specialist, tae schmeisser, who is leaving Leonard
Joel to focus on her designer jewellery business.
enquiries
(03) 8825 5626
bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au
the cherished toy collection of the late Richard Dawson (1947-2014) was something of a
transcontinental enterprise in its development – the foundations of the collection were
laid in his native Derbyshire, London and continued in Australia, where he emigrated
with his wife Mary, in 1981. Richard was known to have collected with an eye for
quality workmanship which reflected the precision synonymous with his profession as
an engineer: he acquired the best examples he could locate and edited his collection
to reflect his interests at any one time. Initially focusing his attention on Hornby Dublo
trains, Richard later expanded his collection to include Wrenn models, Dinky diecast
models and tinplate toys.
the Richard Dawson Collection will be offered as a single owner auction comprising
over 290 lots from 12pm in Melbourne on Wednesday 12th August. Viewing from
saturday 8th August 2015.
BETHANY MCGOUGAN MANAGER AND SPECIALIST, MONTHLY COLLECTIBLES
Introducing200FLASH GORDON TINPLATE ROCKET FIGHTER BY LOUIS MARX, USA CIRCA 1939$700-900
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MODeRN DesIgN
MODERN DESIGN
Now coNSigNiNg for MoDErN DESigN AUcTioN 27 AUgUST
WANTED FOR AUCTION
enquiriesAnna Grassham, Modern Design Specialist
(03) 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611anna.grassham@leonardjoel.com.au
SOURCING INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL DESIGNER PIECES
ARNE JACOBSEN | FRITZ HANSEN | HANS WEGNER | CHARLES & RAY EAMES | POLTRONOVA |
VICO MAGISTRETTI | B&B ITALIA | LE CORBUSIER | TOBIA & AFRA SCARPA | JOE COLUMBO | GIO
PONTI | KARTELL | ALVAR AALTO | PERCIVAL LAFER | SCHULIM KRIMPER | ROSANDO BROS |
CLEMENT MEADMORE | GRANT FEATHERSTON AND MORE!
CLEMENT MEADMORE (1929-2005)A RECLINER CHAIR, c.1955
SOLD $1,708 IBP
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VINTage INTeRIORs
V I N T A G E I N T E R I O R S
CONSIGNED IN SYDNEY
A SINGLE OwNER COLLECTION OF LEICA CAMERAS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES
A Single Owner Collection of Leica Cameras and Related Accessories Auction Thursday 6 August 2015 at 2pm
Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 5 August 9am-8pm
Catalogue Online Friday 24 July
Enquiries:Bethany McGouganAuction Manager & Collectibles Specialist03 8825 5625bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au
Few brands in the world of photography evoke as much as excitement among connoisseurs
of photographic equipment as the name, Leica. On Thursday, 6th August, Leonard Joel will
be offering a single owner collection of over forty Leica cameras, accessories, manuals and
references, alongside examples by other photography luminaries including Rolleiflex and Leitz.
Leica M4 no. 1176477 chrome,
in maker’s ever ready case
SOLD $2,440 IBP
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VINTage INTeRIORs
SCANDINAVIANAUCTION
V I N T A G E I N T E R I O R S
AUCTION THURSDAY 23 JULY AT 10AM
Leonard Joel are currently inviting submissions for the Vintage Interiors Scandinavian auction to be held this July. We are calling for entries covering the definitive regions such as Denmark, Norwary and Sweden. 20th century design furniture and fittings which compliment and enhance these Nordic regions.
This particular movement in design flourished throughout the 50s, and 60s and is syn-onymous with the technology and innovation driven post war period. Designers and cabinet makers such as Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, and Verner Panton characterised this movement with their innovative and minimal designs, skilfully crafted veneers and cabinetry, as well as their revolutionary development of bent and moulded plywood.
Due to constant popularity of Scandinavian furniture, along with designers such as George Jensen and Bang and Olufsen this special thematic auction will once again of-fer an opportunity to own a variety of original and increasingly rare pieces.
For enquiries please contact:Dominic Kavanagh, Vintage Interiors Manager(03) 8825 5632dom.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au
HANS WEGNER (1914-2007)A PAIR OF CH-28 SAWBUCK CHAIRS, DESIGNED 1951
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
An extraordinary single owner collection of elephants and
related material will be offered in the August Room this September
ELEPhANTS in the room!
enquiriesMaxine Winning, Assistant, Objects & Books
(03) 8825 5604 | maxine.winning@leonardjoel.com.au
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NOw CONsIgNINg
NOW CONSIGNING FOR AUGUST AUCTION
FOR CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS AUCTION 25 OCTOBER 2015
A young man and a nail canBy Mac Robertson$200 -300
WANTED FOR AUCTION
NOW CONSIGNING
ThE MELBOURNE AUCTION
FINE BOOKS
enquiriesMaxine Winning, Assistant, Objects & Books(03) 8825 5604 | maxine.winning@leonardjoel.com.au
enquiriesChiara Curcio, Specialist, Classic Furniture & Objects, Books & Manuscripts(03) 8825 5635 | chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
Mathew’s The Birds of Australia, 12 volumes, 1910-1927
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DReweaTTs & bLOOMsbuRY
PRESENTING
MALLETT AT HOME | 1865 - 2015MALLETT, ELY HOUSE, 37 DOVER STREET, LONDON W1S 4NJ
AUCTION MONDAY 7TH JULY, (10.30AM UK TIME)
DREwEATTS & BLOOMSBURY
View the catalogue online at www.dreweatts.com
Lot 26A Pair of Art-Deco Chrome Table Lamps
Estimate £1000–1500
Lot 18A Chinese Export Watercolour Landscape
Estimate £5000–7000
Lot 4A Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Clock
Estimate £1200–1800
Lot 36A Set of Four Mahogany Lyre Back Chairs
Estimate £2000–3000
Lot 13A Terracotta Bust of a Young Girl
Estimate £800–1200
Lot 2A Late 18th Century Side Table
Estimate £4000–6000
enquiriesChiara Curcio, Specialist, Classic Furniture & Objects, Books & Manuscripts(03) 8825 5635 | chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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