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CoverThe Modern Design Auction Sunday 7th October 2012 – 12pm
Lot 142HANS WENGER (1914-2007)A GE236/4 SOFA, DESIGNED 1955 $2,000 - $3,000
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foreworD
Up until the mid 1980s Auctionland in
Australia was a lovely old-fashioned affair
dominated by Leonard Joel in Melbourne
and Lawsons in Sydney. These were the
grand days of the full-service auction house
that provided every solution for every client.
If you had special things they found their
way to a catalogue, if you had inexpensive
things they found their way to a very busy
but interesting weekly auction and if you
had a collection that was unique or valuable
enough you could have your own auction.
What you could also be guaranteed was that
the auctioneer would not cherry-pick and
leave you with items they did not want and
further time and effort that you would have
rather not spent finding another auction
house to sell the other items. In the mid 1980s
Robert Bleakley (an industry idol of mine)
came to town with the Sotheby’s name in his
briefcase and began re-writing the Australian
auction landscape and how people thought
about selling things. Some good came of
that – better service standards, more expert
advice, elegant marketing and presentation
and an expanded economy for the buying
and selling of beautiful things. But one thing
that has been lost to a degree in all this is the
fact that an auction house can be everything
to everyone and still be expert, elegant and
successful at transacting everything. Too
many sellers and buyers today have fallen
for the slick marketing that suggests to them
that specialist auction houses are their only
option and that “fracturing” a dispersal
between multiple auction houses generates a
better result. On the 13th of April 2008 a very
interesting thing occurred in Auctionland
– Amanda Addams Auctions in Bulleen,
Victoria had an early work by Jeffrey Smart,
The Bather, Bondi 1962, for auction. I can
imagine the other auctioneers now saying
then to their clients that it shouldn’t have
been sold there; that it should have been sold
through an auction house that specialised
only in art or mostly in art. There were only
seventeen Jeffrey Smart oil paintings offered
at auction that year and Amanda Addams
Auctions had one of the finest early works
for auction. The estimate was an attractive
$100,000 - $150,000; it was an accurate
estimate and certainly not undervalued.
Melbourne and Sydney were abuzz about
this work that had not been seen for many
decades and everyone was wondering
“would it sell and what would it bring”? It
finally realised $336,255, more than tripling
its low estimate and wait for it; it was the
second highest price for Jeffrey Smart for the
year and the highest price for an early period
work for that year, maybe for all time. So
what’s this got to do with full-service auction
houses and single collections? Something
that is rather counterintuitive but I believe
a fact. The sale of this Smart proved that it
doesn’t matter where you sell something as
long as it is fresh to the market, desirable,
well priced and sensibly marketed. But for
me it proved something else; that fracturing a
collection, separating the less expensive from
the more expensive, is unnecessary, disrupts
the soul of the collection and in the process
denies every item the intense public interest
a complete single collection generates. There
are auctioneers that will tell you that they
only want one thing and that that’s because
they have the best forum for the sale of that
valuable item but I suspect it is more to do
with laziness and a state of mind that still
believes there is a better way than a full-
service auction house; I’m a little biased but
my position is that there isn’t.
John Albrecht, Managing Director for
Leonard Joel
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NEWS 4
FINE ART RESULTS 6
ABoRIGINAL ART 8
THE GRAHAM GEDDES CoLLECTIoN 10
ASIAN HIGHLIGHTS 12
JEWELLERY RESULTS 14
PRE-oWNED LUXURY HIGHLIGHTS 15
THE WEEKLY 16
MoDERN DESIGN 17
CLASSIC FURNITURE, oBJECTS
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CoLLECTABLES 20
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108MIRKA MORA (BORN 1928)Two-headed Serpent 1972handmade painted doll138cm (length)Sold $1,680 IBP
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FORThCOming AuCTiOns
The Weekly Auction Every ThursdayFurniture & Interiors – 10am Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am Art – 11.30am Objects & Collectables – 12pm Books – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
Modern Design Auction Sunday 7th October 2012 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
The Monthly Toy Auction Thursday 11th October 2012 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
Antiquarian & Art Book Auction Thursday 11th October 2012 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
The Aboriginal Art Auction Thursday 25th October 2012 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
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Fine Jewellery Auction Sunday 2nd December 2012 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
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Auctions and viewing times are subject to change.
The Aboriginal Art Auction Thursday 25th October 2012 – 6.30pm
NEPABuNNA PARRYING SHIELD, SA c1931hardwood shield with solid cut handle convex surface with carved native animals and incised patterning on reverse, 44.5 x 8.5cm$1,500 - 2,500
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News
SPECIALISTPRINTS
On September 6th 2012 at Leonard Joel Nicole Salvo of the art
department presented her seventh collection of highly collectable
graphics and editions for auction. These tightly curated auction
catalogues present the very best that is available from local
collections of Australian and International printmaking. Just under
200 works by some of Australia’s most famous artists and printmakers
went under the hammer and the sale was also complimented by
some international works. The two highest prices were realised for
works by Charles Blackman, with Fairytale Garden of Childhood
1980, lot 3124, realising $4800 (IBP) and lot 3014, The Pink Alice,
from an edition of 75, realising $4320 (IBP) which was more than
double its presale estimate. The auction also included a selection
of works from The Australian Art Investment Trust Collection
which was consigned for gradual dispersal through Leonard Joel
under a deed of administration. Amongst the international works
offered was a delightful work by the recently deceased American
artist James Rizzi, lot 3046 and titled Halloween in the USA 1986
3D, which realised more than double its low estimate to sell
for $1020 (IBP) and the striking work, lot 3066 and illustrated,
Two Figures 1974 by the Dutch artist Karel Appel, that also
exceeded estimates to sell for $1320 (IBP). Nicole Salvo, Curator
for Prints & Editions, commented: “For too long editions and
graphics have sat in the back pages of auction catalogues and
I think these auctions provide a very focused and interesting
opportunity for new and seasoned collectors alike to explore artist
editions and in the process realise that often these mediums are
as collectable and meaningful, albeit it at a more modest price
point, as an oil, a watercolour or a bronze, for that matter”.
Entries are now invited for the next Specialist Print Auction
which will be held on the 22nd of November 2012 at 11:30am.
For a complimentary market valuation contact
Nicole Salvo
Art Specialist
Tel: (03) 8825 5624
Email: [email protected]
Leonard Joel and Arts Project Australia are delighted to have won
the City of Melbourne SME Award at the Australia Business Arts
Foundation Awards in Melbourne on September 5th. We would like
to thank all of the amazing staff and artists at Arts Project Australia.
Leonard Joel is proud to be associated with Arts Project
Australia, a studio that teems with humanity and talent
and ensures a place for extraordinary individuals to create
freely in an environment infused with art and care.
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Thinking where stuff comes from and where it goes,they maximize resources, minimising waste.
They buy experiences, not stuff.
Living it up, not ‘keeping up’, the New Joneses are here to stay.
Thinking where stuff comes from and where it goes,
THE NEW JoNESES ARE HERE To STAYOn October 8th, an Elenberg Fraser designed, Unitised Building sustainably built apartment will be craned onto FedSquare.
From October 8-12, two people will live there, arriving in undies and bathrobes, bringing only the essentials and a scavenger list.
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Leonard Joel will be styling the apartments with pieces from the weekly furniture & interiors.
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News
The Antiquarian & Art Book auction offers a broad selection of
assorted antique and collectable books. Ranging from art reference,
modern first editions, Australian children's classics and collectors
reference.
Enquiries
Chiara Curcio | Books and Cabinet Room Assistant
Tel: (03) 8825 5604
THE ANTIqUARIAN & ART BooK AUCTIoNtHursDay 11 oCtober at 12pM
Enquiries
Giles Moon | Head of Collectables
Tel: (03) 8825 5635
JewelleryIncluding important signed jewellery, collectable wristwatches, Australian jewellery and pre-owned luxury Entries invited for December sale / Close Friday 28 October
ArtIncluding important international art Entries invited for December sale / Close Friday 4 November
Classic Furniture and objectsIncluding modern design and single-owner collections Entries invited for December sale / Close Friday 14 October
CollectablesIncluding toys, sporting memorabilia and militaria Entries invited for December sale / Close Friday 28 October
CONSIgNINg NOW
AUCTIoNTHURSDAY
11 oCToBER AT 12PM
MoNTHLY ToY SALE
PuNcH AND JuDY MEcHANIcAL BANK cIRcA LATE 19TH cENTuRY$500 - 800
VILMER KVALITET LAMBRETTA ScOOTER$180 - 280
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fINe art resuLts
ARTPAuL QuINSAc (FRENcH, 1858-1932) Spanish Nudeoil on canvas, 81.5 x 65.5cmSold $6,000 IBP
FREDERIcK MccuBBIN (1855-1917) Bush Studyoil on board, 22.5 x 14.5cm Sold $9,600 IBP
HAuGHTON FORREST (1826-1925)River Scene, Tasmaniaoil on board, 29.5 x 45cmSold $9,600 IBP
now consigning for the december sunday fine art auction
At the Sunday Fine Art Sale on September
23rd 2012 an eclectic auction of some three
hundred works of art and sculpture gener-
ated some equally diverse results. Both tra-
ditional and more contemporary works were
sought by a buying audience that after every
auction are becoming more discerning and
more focused on what they want. A Fred
Williams gouache, lot 33, realised $26,400
(IBP) against a low estimate of $15,000 and
signalled the start of very strong results for
works that were well priced for a generally
less buoyant art market. The result was fol-
lowed by an equally interesting result for
lot 78, a very small study in oil by Frederick
McCubbin that realised $9,600 (IBP) against
a conservative low estimate of $5,000. One
of the more contemporary works on offer
was lot 99, a very fine work on paper by
Howard Arkley from his untitled suburban
house series which sold for $19,200 (IBP).
The fresh international offering that Leon-
ard Joel has become famous for in collecting
circles presented some very interesting bid-
ding duels. One of the most coveted works
of the auction and modestly priced was Paul
Quinsac’s Spanish Nude, lot 200, that more
than doubled its estimate to sell for $6,000
(IBP). Equally, two very fine and rare works
by the English artist William Anderson, lots
206 ad 207, both went to an international
collector for a total of $26,400 (IBP) – the
two works were in superb original frames
and fine condition. In a similar vein two
small works lot 36 and lot 40 by Haughton
Forrest, not a pair but almost could have
been, realised $9,600 (IBP) and $7,200 (IBP)
respectively. Nicole Salvo, Assistant Head
of Art, commented, "despite the challeng-
ing conditions works fresh to the market
and sensibly priced enjoyed the attention of
buyers keen to reward sellers with sensible
expectations". Entries of fine Australian and
International art are now being sought for
our early December 2012 auction.
For a complimentary market valuation of
your work, please contact Nicole Salvo or
John Albrecht:
Enquiries
John Albrecht
Head of Art
Tel: (03) 8825 5608
Email: [email protected]
Nicole Salvo
Assistant Head of Art
Tel: (03) 8825 5624
Email: [email protected]
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fINe art resuLts
SEPTEMBER RESULTS
FRED WILLIAMS (1927-1982) Landscape, gouache, 35 x 52.5cm, Sold $26,400 IBP
HAuGHTON FORREST (1826-1925)River Derwent, Englandoil on board, 29.5 x 45cm Sold $7,200 IBP
WILLIAM ANDERSON (BRITISH, 1757-1837)Tower of London circa 1790-1800oil on panel, 28.5 x 41cmSold $16,800 IBP
WILLIAM ANDERSON (BRITISH, 1757-1837) Westminster Bridge circa 1790-1800oil on panel, 28.5 x 41cmSold $9,600 IBP
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Our forthcoming Aboriginal art and artefact
auction will appeal for the sheer breadth and
diversity of the quality works on offer and the
fact that many are unreserved.
A substantial collection of contemporary
paintings and sculptures form a large part of
the sale with the majority carrying estimates
under $1000. These include works by
renowned artists Walangkura Napanangka,
Narputa Nangala, Lena Yarinkura and Bob
Burruwul as well as enticing examples by less
prominent artists such as Minyawe Miller.
A collection of works gathered over a ten year
period sourced from Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi
also feature. Amongst them the handsome
Water Dreaming at Puntungarri 1996 by
Ronnie Tjampitjinpa, as well as impressive
large scale sculptures ranging from Lorrkons
to Mimih Spirit Figures to Yawk Yawk
figures and bronze echidnas. These are
complimented by an early 1985 pot from
Thancoupie belonging to another collection.
A highlight of the auction is a group of eye-
catching and intriguing 1930s artefacts
primarily from Nepabunna, in Flinders
Ranges made prior to the shift towards a mass
market. Of the same period but from Victoria
is a charming and highly unusual boomerang
that shows the first titled Aboriginal boxer,
Jerry Jerome in a boxing bout. Lastly, a set
of finely painted objects from Millingimbi
c1960-70 feature a pair of Smoking pipes and
Bullroarer acquired while the seller worked in
Aboriginal Education.
Bark painters are well represented along
with watercolours from the Hermannsberg
school with Albert Namatjira at the helm.
Rounding the sale up at the contemporary end
of the spectrum is a rare painting by Lin Onus
which marks one of his first forays into his
much loved ‘fish reflection’ series. This sale
offers a wonderful opportunity to buy great
quality indigenous art and artefacts at very
low estimates.
aborIGINaL art
ABORIgINAl ART
MILINGIMBI BuLLROARER c1960-70decorated with traditional designs in natural earth pigments, 84 x 10cm$800 - 1,200
TRANSITIONAL BOOMERANG, VIcTORIABoxing Match (Jerry Jerome) c1940scarved boxing figures and paint, 57cm length$800 - 1,200
NEPABuNNA BOOMERANG c1931hardwood decorated with mission name and Kangaroo and incised patterning, 39cm length$500 - 700
MILINGIMBI LARGE SMOKING PIPE AND SMALL PIPE c1960-1970decorated in natural earth pigments81cm length and 25cm length$700 - 900
NEPABuNNA cLuB c1931Round headed hardwood club with carved decoration and incised patterning, 49.5cm length$500 - 700
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aborIGINaL art
Aboriginal Art AuctionThursday 25 october 2012, 6.30pm
PreviewWednesday 3 October 2012 9am – 8pmThursday 4 October 2012 10am – 4pm
Friday 5 October 2012 10am – 4pm Saturday 6 October 2012 10am – 4pm
EnquiriesSophie UllinAboriginal Art Specialist(03) 8825 [email protected]
DAVID MALANGIHunter and Dog attacked by Snakesearth pigments on bark, 57 x 34cm$800 - 1,200
DARREN LONG AKEMARRLake Nash vs Ampilatwatja 2011acrylic on linen, 91 x 61 cm$300 - 500
NYARRAPI GILESuntitledacrylic on canvas, 136 x 100cm$2,500 - 3,500
BuGAI WHYLOuTERKartaru 2008acrylic on linen, 91 x 61cm$300 - 500
ALBERT NAMATJITRAMcDonnell Ranges between Alice Springs and Simpson’s Gapwatercolour, 25 x 35cm$12,000 - 15,000
NARPuTA NANGALABeanwood Tree Seeds and Rock Holesacrylic on linen, 90 x 90cm$300 - 500
JIMMY DONEGANPukaraacrylic on canvas, 97 x 78cm$1,500 - 2,500
9 oCToBERleonard
Over three days and five sessions Leonard
Joel’s Specialist Collector department
had the privilege of dispersing important
antiques and objects from the collection
of Graham Geddes Antiques. This single-
owner collection was one of the largest stock
in trade dispersals in Australian history and
affirmed Leonard Joel’s position as a serious
force in the management of high value single
collections. The sessions were roughly
divided in to antiques, statuary and Asian
art and objects and the sheer spectrum of
stock offered made possible an auction that
generated so many interesting and often
surprising results. From the outset it was
clear that collectors had decided before
the auction that quality and rarity would be
their focus and the results indicated that.
From session I a determined bidding war
ensued for lot 375, the rare 17th/18th century
cocuswood side table, to finally sell for more
than double its estimate for $34,160 (IBP).
The highest price for session I was realised
for lot 150; a most impressive 18th century
Danish bureau which sold for $61,000 (IBP).
CONNOISSEURS OUT IN FoRCE
tHe GraHaM GeDDes CoLLeCtIoN
1723A cHINESE GLOBuLAR VASESOLD $16,800 IBP
375A RARE cOcuSWOOD SIDE TABLE, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH cENTuRY SOLD $33,600 IBP
1427A FRENcH cAST IRON STATuE OF DANIEL FOuNDRY MARK J.J. DucEL MFRE DE FORGES PARIS WITH EN SuITE PEDESTALSOLD $31,200 IBP
Session II on Sunday presented a more
eclectic offering and in many ways it was
much more representative of the playful but
no less serious collecting taste of Graham
Geddes. One of the highest prices for the day
was for lot 1427; a French cast iron statue
of Daniel made by the famous Paris factory
of Mark J. J. Ducel which sold well above
estimate for $31,720 (IBP). One of the more
interesting items was a large pair of celestial
and terrestrial globes, lot 705, that sold
for $17,080 (IBP). The session III evening
was eagerly anticipated by collectors of
important Asian objects and the night did
not disappoint with some thrilling bidding
duels which was typified by lot 1723, a
beautifully decorated Chinese globular vase,
that finally sold for $17,080 (IBP) against a
low estimate of $2,600! The highest price for
the evening went to a sublime Chinese tea
bowl bearing a Daoguang mark which finally
sold for $21,960 to a local collector. The
three day auction was reminiscent of the
grand old days of large scale, highly diverse
and very social auctions and Leonard Joel
was delighted to have also enjoyed the
auctioneering support for this marathon
auction of both Scott Livesey, a previous
employee of Leonard Joel many years ago
and now proprietor of the established
Melbourne art gallery Scott Livesey
Galleries (www.scottliveseygalleries.com)
and Roger McIlroy, previous Chairman and
Managing Director of Christie’s Australia
and now the proprietor of the international
fine art consultancy Roger McIlroy Pty Ltd
(www.rogermcilroy.net). Leonard Joel
are now inviting important single-owner
collections for their calendar of auctions.
For enquiries contact:
Guy Cairnduff on (03) 8825 5611 and
Liza Hallam on (03) 8825 5626.
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tHe GraHaM GeDDes CoLLeCtIoN
ThE gRAhAm gEDDEs
COLLECTiOn
150AN 18TH cENTuRY DANISH GILT METAL MOuNTED WALNuT, MARQuETRY AND PARcEL GILT BuREAu ATTRIBuTED TO MATTHIAS ORTMANN, cOPENHAGEN, cIRcA 1740SOLD $60,000 IBP
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asIaN HIGHLIGHts
With works spanning the antique to the early 20th century
periods of Chinese decorative arts, the select offering of Asian
works of art in the evening session of the Graham Geddes
Collection of Important Antiques and Objects offered no
fewer surprises than the preceding weekend sessions.
In line with current trends in Asian works of art, examples
of high quality Chinese enamelled porcelain were the star
performers of the evening. A fine quality Chinese porcelain
tea bowl bearing a Daoguang mark and of the period sold for
$21,600 (IBP), while a pair of Chinese famille jaune covered
cups with stands sold to a collector for $18,000 (IBP).
Ever popular amongst both serious collectors and decorators,
the selection of Japanese Imari porcelain on offer also provided
some of the top results from the evening, including a pair of
Imari lidded vases which were secured for $6,600 (IBP).
Leonard Joel are now seeking high quality Asian
works of art for specialist auctions.
For enquiries contact Guy Cairnduff on (03) 8825
5611 and Liza Hallam on (03) 8825 5626.
ASIAN HIGHLIGHTS
1735A cHINESE TEA BOWLDAOGuANG MARK AND OF THE PERIODSOLD $21,600 IBP
ThE gRAhAm gEDDEs
COLLECTiOn
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asIaN HIGHLIGHts
1696A PAIR OF IMARI LIDDED VASES19TH cENTuRYSOLD $6,600 IBP
1740PAIR OF cHINESE FAMILLE JuANE cOVERED cuPS WITH STANDSGuANGxu MARK AND OF THE PERIODSOLD $18,000 IBP
1645TWO LARGE JAPANESE BRONzE cRANESEDO PERIODSOLD $12,000 IBP
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The continued interest and excitement
associated with purchasing jewellery of all
varieties at auction proved itself again at our
September fine jewellery auction. Diamonds
of good colour, clarity and exceptional cut
sold well with a rare European cut 5.69ct
solitaire diamond ring selling for $22,800
(IBP). A striking contemporary design
necklace, made up of not only white but
also black diamonds, was also purchased for
$21,600 (IBP). But fine diamond jewellery
was not the only area of interest with a
very interesting collection of antique and
period jewellery on offer that provided a
competitive environment between collectors
of pre-war jewellery. One of the feature
period pieces, an original emerald and
diamond Art Deco bracelet, was fiercely
contested and eventually sold to an ecstatic
private buyer for $20,400 (IBP). While the
simple lines of Deco jewellery have remained
attractive to the “contemporary client”,
elaborate Victorian jewellery has tended to
struggle but an extremely rare gem-set and
enamel brooch by the Italian work-master
Castellani bucked that trend to sell for $5,280
(IBP). The natural gravitation toward signed
jewellery and objects was further confirmed
when an exquisite “Somorodok” cigarette
case by Cartier in its original red leather
fitted box sold for $6,240 (IBP) and when our
cover piece, a delightful diamond encrusted
frog brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, realised
$4,080 (IBP). Semi-precious metals were
also keenly sought by younger collectors
with an eye for design with the ever-growing
interest in silver jewellery from the design
house of Georg Jensen – amongst a large
offering of Jensen in this auction, a very
collectable silver bracelet by Nanna Ditzel,
sold for $1,680(IBP). The overall result was
excellent with a sale total of $599,370 (IBP)
and reflected the continued success of the
jewellery department at Leonard Joel with
its equal focus on sellers and buyers alike.
We look forward to another successful sale
on Sunday 2nd December 2012 with a special
Christmas selection.
JeweLLery resuLts
A FINE SUCCESS
110AN ANTIQuE BROOcH BY cASTELLANISOLD $5,280 IBP
84AN ART DEcO EMERALD AND DIAMOND BRAcELETSOLD $20,400 IBP
125A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RINGSOLD $22,800 IBP
216A DIAMOND FROG BROOcH BY VAN cLEEF & ARPELSSOLD $4,080 IBP
160A SAMORODOK cIGARETTE cASE BY cARTIERSOLD $6,240 IBP
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pre-owNeD Luxury resuLts
PRE- oWNED lUxURY
now consigning for the december fine Jewellery auction
Chanel and Louis Vuitton proved popular
amongst a room full of animated buyers at
the September Pre-Owned luxury auction at
Leonard Joel. A highly sought after “as new”
Chanel Maxi handbag sold for $3,840 (IBP);
still well below retail while its sister Tote bag
realized $1,440 (IBP). A wide range of Louis
Vuitton dominated this September offering
and savvy pre-owned collectors were
not complaining! A monogram cosmetic
case sold for $1,920 (IBP) and a range of
handbags and luggage included a limited
edition ‘Talentueux’ by Vuitton which sold
for $1,200 (IBP). Gucci also fared well with
the iconic ‘Running’ bag selling well above
expectations for $1,320 (IBP). This growing
market for pre-owned luxury or “POL” as we
like to call it continues to expand its buyer
base from auction to auction at Leonard Joel
as savvy clients realize how much fun it is
buying their luxury goods, often in “as new”
condition, at competitive prices. They have
been doing this in Europe for decades; buying
and selling luxury with a history and we look
forward to developing this tradition for the
Australian market when we present a final
selection of fine leather-ware and accessories
from all the famous fashion houses for 2012
at our auction on Sunday 2nd December.
566A 'LE TALENTuEux' HANDBAG BY LOuIS VuITTONSOLD $1,200 IBP
378A MAxI HANDBAG BY cHANELSOLD $3,840 IBP
543A BOITE FLAcONS cOSMETIc cASE BY LOuIS VuITTONSOLD $1,920 IBP
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INDIaN furNIture & obJeCts
THEMATICWEEklY AUCTIONS
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MoDerN DesIGN
Modern Design AuctionSunday 7 october 2012, 12pm
PreviewWednesday 3 October 2012 9am – 8pmThursday 4 October 2012 10am – 4pm
Friday 5 October 2012 10am – 4pm Saturday 6 October 2012 10am – 4pm
EnquiriesEoghan DohertyManager of Weekly Furniture(03) 8825 [email protected]
163ANN WAHLSTROM (BORN 1957)A VASE MANuFAcTuRED BY KOSTA BODA, SWEDENS$500 - 700
79cuRTIS JERE (JERRY FELS AND cuRTIS FREILER) (AMERIcAN, 20TH cENTuRY)$400 - 600
20ETTORE SOTTSASS (1917-2007) A TAHITI LAMP, DESIGNED 1981 $1,200 - 1,800
MoDERN DESIGNLeonard Joel are proud to present an
exciting collection of over 250 lots of
modern design, comprising furniture,
lighting, decorative and utilitarian objects,
art and photography, from the early
20th century through to the 21st century.
Included in this auction are an assortment
of important and rare Australian
designs, including offerings from
Clement Meadmore, Schulim Krimper,
Walter Burley Griffin and a diverse
range of Grant Featherston pieces.
A remarkable collection of Italian design
is also on offer, including lighting from
Ettore Sottsas, furniture from Osvaldo
Borsani, decorative objects from Piero
Fornasetti, and glass from Fulvio Bianconi.
Iconic international designers are also
well represented including Charles
and Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Eero
Saarinen and Le Corbusier to name but
a few. Scandinavian items from Hans
Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Verner
Panton complete a comprehensive
collection of modern design
This auction provides the perfect
opportunity to secure a piece of
internationally renowned modern design.
5ARNE JAcOBSEN (1902-1971) AN EGG cHAIR AND OTTOMAN, DESIGNED 1958$8,000 - 12,000
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CLassIC furNIture, obJeCts & DesIGN
Auction Sunday 18 NovemberMelbourne
Now Consigning
Australian and International Modern Design; European and Australian
Furniture; Porcelain; Silver; Clocks; Australian Decorative Arts; Asian
Works of Art; Single Owner Collections
Entries must close Friday 14 october
Specialist enquiries contact
Guy Cairnduff
03 8825 5611 / 0407 828 137
EnTRiEs inviTED CLASSIC FURNITURE oBJECTS & DESIGN
ClASSICfURNITUREOBjECTS &DESIGN
FRANz VON STucK (GERMAN, 1863-1928) Amazon bronze impressed monogram FRANz VON STucK to front base 48 x 64 x 20cmSold $22,800 IBP
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A wonderful feature of the Manchester
Unity building is the series of friezes
and panels. Collectively they depict
scenes associated with the history of
Victoria, the values of the Manchester
Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows
(MUIOOF) and the construction of the
building.
In the foyer, plaster friezes depict scenes
of pastoral Victoria. Miners, squatters,
tree-fellers and Aboriginal tribesmen are
all going about their business, whilst the
corners feature some wonderful sunbursts.
Adorning the walls are black marble
panels dedicated to the activities, services
and values of the Order. The illustrations,
which include neo-Greco male bodies
with strategically placed fig-leafs,
depict scenes that emphasize family life.
Above the escalator, more marble panels
highlight sports played in Victoria as well
as industrial, construction and transport
scenes.
Plaster friezes can also be found in the
corridors of all the floors above. Some
repeat the pastoral scenes from the
foyer; others feature draped female
figures against backgrounds dedicated to
transport. The boardroom on the 11th floor
includes another range of friezes at the top
of the wall, whilst the ceiling is adorned
with a large panel emphasising family life
and Masonic symbolism.
Little has been written about these
wonderful decorative panels. We
don’t know who the artist was or their
manufacturer. ADMS has now launched
a project to photograph each panel and to
discover their history.
Robin Grow, President Art Deco &
Modernism Society (ADMS)
www.artdeco.org.au
MaNCHester uNIty buILDING
Courtesy, David ThompsonCourtesy, Graeme Rudd
Photograph, John Gollings www.manchesterunitybuilding.com.au
A CALL oUT To THE CoMMUNITY
If you were related to or acquainted with any of the gents listed above, or hold any memorabilia, the Friends of Manchester Unity Building (FOMUB) would like to hear from you.
A commemorative publication Memories of Manchester Unity, Melbourne’s Building© is proposed. Much more is needed to be known about the people who were directly involved in its construction, including the tireless tradesmen.
If you would like to become a ‘friend’ of the building, your membership will support the rejuvenation project. In his capacity as Patron, Mr Barry Humphries will acknowledge all gifts with a special Certificate of Appreciation.
For information and/or enquiries please contact –Sandra Makris
Friends of Manchester Unity Building
Phone: 0427 888 258 or Email: [email protected]
Posthumous congratulations are extended to a group of men who dared to dream that grandness was possible during the Depression of 1932.
MUIooF Building Committee Members
A.S. Harris c.W. Lettey c.J. Kirkby
T. Millar W.J.K. Pomroy W. H. Best
W. West F.D. Winslow J. J. Robinson
S.W.H Pearson F.W. Pettingill
Architect: Marcus Barlow Builder: W.E. cooper Pty. Ltd.
DECoRATIVE PANELS ADoRN THE INTERIoR oF MANCHESTER UNITY BUILDING
ThE gRAnD DAmE OF mELBOuRnE's skyLinE TuRns 80
The Manchester Unity Building is a
magnificent structure and a monument to
human endeavour. It has a special place in
the history of Melbourne and the hearts of its
citizens, as well as the city's economy, which
is why it should be celebrated.
A building of this vintage also requires a
great deal of investment for maintenance,
preservation and pressing matters other than
just simple cosmetic refurbishment. This is
where support by local and state governments
and even the broader community is crucial.
Aspects of the building needing urgent
repair include the faience cladding and the
prominent awning that offers protection
to the countless Melburnians and tourists
frequenting Collins and Swanston streets
daily.
When all major works are completed, the
building and Melburnians will be ready to
celebrate its next milestone.
Dr Kia Pajouhesh, Managing Director
Smile Solutions and Chairman,
Committee of Managment MUB
As a heritage-listed capital city building, Manchester Unity continues to stand out for its architectural excellence, unique design, artistic influences, and quality workmanship.
During its milestone anniversary year, the building welcomes and introduces its own Patron – Mr Barry Humphries Ao, CBE.
RENEWAL AND REJUVENATIoN ENSURES LoNGEVITY
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This sale includes a comprehensive
collections of Australian horse racing
memorabilia amassed by Norm Cove, a much
loved Caulfield Racecourse identity. Norm's
lifelong passion for horse racing began at
the age of nine when he visited Caulfield for
the first time. After serving in New Guinea
and Morotai during WW2 Norm took a part-
time job as a groundsman at Caulfield and
for more than 50 years he attended every
Caulfield Cup, always positioned near the
winning post in his trademark suit and hat.
His love of racing was for the horses and
the atmosphere of the racetrack, rather than
betting. In fact, he never once placed a bet: "I
never had the time". Norm's favourite horses
included Ajax, Bernborough, Phar Lap and
Gunsynd.
In recent times, Norm also worked as a tour
guide at Caulfield’s Racing Museum for more
than a decade and he would entertain visitors
with fascinating stories from the racecourse.
Over the years he collected a wide range of
racing memorabilia including Melbourne
Cup and Caulfield Cup race photographs,
race books, membership badges and other
ephemera. The highlight of the collection is
a whip presented to rider Billy Duncan for
winning the 1932 Melbourne Cup on "Peter
Pan", estimate $10,000-15,000. Norm passed
away in 2011.
The sale also features other horse racing and
sporting memorabilia including Melbourne
Cup hitching posts, silks, football cards and
cricket autographs.
HORSE RaCING & OTHER SPORTINg MEMORABIlIA
WHIP PRESENTED TO W. DuNcAN WINNING RIDER “PETER PAN” MELBOuRNE cuP 1932$10,000 - 15,000
now consigning for december collectables auction
auCtIoN suNDay 4 NoVeMber 2012
INCLuDING THE NORM COVE COLLECTION
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PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FINISH OF THE 1890 MELBOuRNE cuP WON BY cARBINE$1,000 - 1,500
WHIP PRESENTED TO W. DuNcAN WINNING RIDER “PETER PAN” MELBOuRNE cuP 1932$10,000 - 15,000
HITcHING POST MADE BY BALLARAT BREWING cO.'ARSENAL' MELBOuRNE cuP 1886$1,500 - 2,500
1898 MELBOuRNE cuP RAcE PROGRAMME$800 - 1,200
1 OF 2 uNcuT SHEET OF ALLEN’S AuSTRALIAN FOOTBALLERS 1934$500 - 800
HANDcOLOuRED PHOTOGRAPH OF cAuLFIELD JOcKEYS, 1952$200 - 400
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