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92PRO HARTSt John 2002oil on canvas101.5 x 76cm$12,000 - 15,000

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MAY WE INTRODUCE OURSELVESWhether you have a single item, a focused

collection or a complete house contents Leonard Joel has a team of specialists that

can help you identify, value and market your property with a genuine focus on very tailored

and personalised selling solutions. Robert Williams of our Sydney office, a specialist

valuer in his own right, can also arrange meetings with our specialists either at our

rooms in Woollahra or your home or office.

FORewORD

When Leonard Joel was selected as the

auctioneer to disperse the private collection

of, arguably, Australia’s most popular

artist it was not lost on me how special our

selection was. I think in many ways Leonard

Joel’s lack of pretension combined with its

unparalleled history in Australia of single-

owner dispersals /offerings makes us the

perfect platform for this significant moment

in Australian popular artistic culture. In

July Pro Hart will join Sir Hans Heysen, E.

Phillips Fox, E. Carrick Fox, Blamire Young

and David Bromley as another artist that

has found the need to engage Leonard Joel

for our collection dispersal services and it

is nothing short of a joy to be handling this

“most Australian of artists”, to borrow Jeff

Makin’s description from his 2011 publication

Critical Moments.

A read of Makin’s short piece on Pro Hart

becomes a succinct analysis, not only of the

artist but also of how we Australians have

always “interpreted” Hart’s work. Makin

makes two very interesting and valid points.

Firstly, that as the most popular Australian

artist his representation in public galleries

should be both expanded and better

embraced and secondly that Hart was quite

literally the groundbreaker in providing a

youthful Australian collecting community a

non-confrontational and satisfying stepping-

stone from which they could begin to

understand art and ultimately the Australian

art vernacular. If for no other reason Pro

Hart’s accessibility (to borrow another

Makin insight), via his knowing “naive-

style” language, will endure as an important

contribution to the 20th century Australian

art movement. The artist that playfully

and irreverently dabbled in sponsored

advertisements (as did Andy Warhol) should

be remembered for much more than just that.

It is with great honour that Leonard Joel has

been selected as the auctioneer of choice for

this monumental single-owner auction.

Makin, J., CRITICAL MOMENTS – Essays and Reviews

on Art in Australia, Macmillan Art Publishing, 2011,

pp. 56-57.

“The mosT AusTrAliAn of ARTISTS”

JOHN aLBRECHT

MaNaGING DIRECTOR & NaTIONaL HEaD OF COLLECTIONS

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cONTeNTs

JuLY contEnts

CaLENDaR 3

NEWS 4

PRO HaRT 6

FINE JEWELLERY 8

FINE aRT 10

CLaSSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS 12

THE PaSSION FOR PORCELaIN 14

MODERN DESIGN 16

COLLECTIBLES 18

LEONaRD JOEL SYDNEY 19

vINTaGE INTERIORS 20

vaULT 21

FROM SINGLE ITEMS TO COLLECTIONSIf you have a single item or collection you

wish to sell, the Leonard Joel team of spe-

cialists can guide you through the entire val-

uation and auction process. We can provide

you with experts across all collecting fields,

no less than thirteen categories of auction to

select from and the most expansive calendar

of catalogue auctions in Australia. Leon-

ard Joel specialists conduct insurance and

market valuations for the entire spectrum

of clients - private collectors, corporations,

museums, fiduciaries and government enti-

ties are advised by our valuers and special-

ists on a daily basis.

TaILORED TRUST aND ESTaTE SERvICESLeonard Joel has a long and distinguished

history of assisting both trust companies and

executors with the dispersal of important

collections. We provide fiduciaries (lawyers,

trust officers, accountants and executors)

with a complete suite of services to manage

accurately and successfully the dispersal

of large and small estates. Our services are

specially designed to aid in the appraisal

and dispersal of fine art, antiques, jewel-

lery, objet d’art, collectibles, books & manu-

scripts and general household contents.

ThinKinG of sellinG?

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

aUSTRaLIaN aND INTERNaTIONaL aRT

FINE JEWELLERY aND WRISTWaTCHES

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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 3rd July 2014 – 12pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Pro Hart auction Tuesday 22nd July 2014 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Specialist Rug auction Thursday 31st July 2014 – 2pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

European Sojourn auction Thursday 7th August 2014 – 10am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Specialist Print auction Thursday 7th August 2014 – 11.30am 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Jewels & Objets D’art auction Sunday 24th August 2014 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales

Fine Jewellery auction Monday 15th September 2014 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Fine art auction Tuesday 16th September 2014 – 6.30pm 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

arts Project auction Monday 6th October 2014 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

aboriginal art & artefacts auction Thursday 16th October 2014 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectibles auction Sunday 26th October 2014 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria

BID LIvE ONLINE

CHaRITYaUCTION

SYDNEYaUCTION

EnquiriesGiles MoonConsultant 0439 493 038 [email protected]

A COPY OF THE ALBUM AUTOGRAPHED BY DAVID BOWIE

Sold $610 IBP

THE BEATLES WAVING FROM CAR AT ADELAIDE AIRPORT

Sold $732 IBP

BEATLES & ENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA

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News

GILES MOON

We are excited to announce that from 1 July Giles Moon will be offering an

independent consulting service. Giles has more than 25 years in the auction

industry in Australia and internationally. He will provide independent, informed

and confi dential advice on all aspects of buying, selling, valuing and curating in

a wide range of collecting categories including:

Militaria including Medals

Vintage Toys

Rock ‘n Roll memorabilia

Movie Memorabilia

Movie Posters

Advertising Posters

Classic Radios

Vintage Toys

Sporting Memorabilia

Giles will continue to consult for Leonard Joel in all aspects of Collectibles and

will be available to conduct appraisals every Wednesday at 333 Malvern Road

between 12pm - 8pm.

EnquiriesSophie UllinHead of Art(03) 8825 5609 / 0413 912 307 [email protected]

EnquiriesGiles MoonConsultant0439 493 038 [email protected]

PRO HaRTLIFE & LEGACYGavin Fry’s definitive publication Pro Hart Life & Legacyis now available at Leonard Joel and select Fine Art bookshops for $59.95

C O L L E C T I B L E S

aUCTION THURSDaY 3 JULY aT 12PM

TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

EnquiriesTae SchmeisserCollectibles Assistant03 8825 [email protected]

58MARKLIN HO GAUGE SK 800 4-6-4

STREAMILNED LOCO AND TENDER, ELECTRIC THREE-RAIL, GOLD TRIM

POSSIBLY REPAINTED (E BOx F-G)$460 - 650

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News

SPECIaLISTPRINTS

AucTIONTHuRsDAY 7 AugusT

AT 11.30AM

aRTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA‘JULIaN MaRTIN: TRaNSFORMER’ CaTaLOGUE

Leonard Joel is very excited to produce the fourth catalogue for Arts Project

Australia in 2014 as part of its Leonard Joel Series.

Julian Martin: Transformer catalogue will accompany the upcoming exhibition of

the same name. Curated by Dr Cheryl Daye, the exhibition runs 30 August – 4

October in 2014 at Arts Project Australia, where the catalogue will be available

for sale. The catalogue features an essay by Alex Baker, Director Fleisher/Ollman

Gallery in the USA, formerly Senior Curator, Contemporary Art the NGV. In

addition to the essay, the 48 page full-colour catalogue presents a vivid collection

of artworks over a three decade period by acclaimed Melbourne artist Julian

Martin. The exhibition will be opened by Rupert Myer AM, Saturday 30 August

from 3-5pm at Arts Project Australia, 24 High St Northcote.

Leonard Joel is a proud supporter of Arts Project Australia, which celebrates its

40th Anniversary in 2014.

Julian Martin Not titled 2012 pastel on paper 38 x 28cm JM12-0045

Leonard Joel is a proud supporter of Arts Project Australia

EnquiriesNicole SalvoSenior Art Specialist03 8825 [email protected]

E N T R I E S I N V I T E D

BARBARA BRASH (1925-1998) Native Dancerlinocut, ed. 22/3021 x 14cm

Sold $1,342 IBP

MURRAY GRIFFIN (1903-1992) Wood-duck 1940

linocut ed. 9/2730.5 x 40.5cm

Sold $2,684 IBP

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PRO HART

3PRO HARTThe Folly of the T.A.B. (One Tree Race) 1980oil on canvas, 122.5 x 122.5cm$15,000 - 20,000

Pro hArT (1928-2006)WOrkS FrOM The ArTIST’S eSTATe, BrOken hIll

Close to a decade after Pro Hart’s passing, his

estate is offering the artist’s most prized and

personal works from his private collection

which he was unable to part with during

his lifetime. Many may be surprised by the

breadth of Pro Hart’s practice across the one

hundred and seventy two paintings and one

rare sculpture. While self-taught, Hart has

often been labelled mistakenly as naive, a tag

at which he bristled. Betty Churcher, former

Director of the National Gallery of Australia

commented that unlike naive artists who

express themselves unselfconsciously and

are without interest in art history and other

artists’ work, Pro Hart “is sharply aware

of art traditions both here in Australia and

overseas. He realised what Drysdale had done

for the Riverina district he could adapt for this

semi-arid region of New South Wales. So this

is the style he uses to tell the story of life in and

around Broken Hill.” 1

The catalogue will attest to Hart’s many

facets, interests and styles being divided into

sections including Masks: Mines & Miners:

Cities & Beaches: Figures & Portraits and

Abstraction & Action Painting. A clear view

and insight into Pro Hart’s early work in

paintings is richly afforded in The B.I.C. Man

c.1975 and his self portrait titled The Yabby

Eater 1978 revealing Hart’s appreciation

of Dobell and his own artistic talent. The

collection includes some much loved

Country Race Meeting scenes presented

on a major scale, the exuberant Floral Still

Lifes and the charming Waltzing Matilda

series. Additionally his “mechanically

assisted” action paintings are represented

by an abstract cannon painting, complete

with explosive paint smatterings and

complimented by a self-referential outback

scene of Pro Hart creating aforesaid cannon-

style painting!

Befitting the personal context of this

collection is the inclusion of Hart’s most

significant and complex painting, Judas

Flying a Kite 1962. Initially the work belonged

to respected art dealer Kim Bonython and it

soon passed into the esteemed collection

of Margaret and Douglas Carnegie who

championed Hart and included it an

exhibition of their collection at the NGV in

1966. The work changed hands once more

and in 1999 Pro Hart was able to happily

reclaim his most treasured painting when

it was auctioned by Leonard Joel. Now as

things come full circle once again, collectors

will have the opportunity to acquire not

only Judas Flying a Kite along with all the

paintings in the auction with the knowledge

of its significance to the artist.

1. Betty Churcher in Fry, G. Pro Hart: Life &

Legacy, Pro Hart Art Sales, NSW 2014, p.35

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PRO HART

Pro-Hart auctionTuesday 22 July 2014, 6.30pm

PreviewWednesday 16 July 2014 9am - 8pm Thursday 17 July 2014 10am - 4pm Friday 18 July 2014 10am - 4pm Saturday 19 July 2014 10am - 5pm

Sunday 20 July 2014 10am - 5pmMonday 21 July 2014 - By AppointmentTuesday 22 July 2014 - By Appointment

EnquiriesSophie UllinHead of Art(03) 8825 5609 / 0413 912 307 [email protected]

A U C T I O N 2 2 J U LY 6 . 3 0 P M

126PRO HARTThe B.I.C. Man 1994oil on canvas, 90 x 85.5cm$8,000 - 12,000

88PRO HARTJudas Flying a Kite 1962oil on board, 90 x 135cm$20,000 - 25,000

91PRO HARTJudgement of Mary (Sister Mary McKillop) 1994oil on canvas, 119 x 119cm$15,000 - 20,000

121PRO HARTEndeavour 1996oil on board, 90.5 x 90.5cm$10,000 - 15,000

42PRO HARTThe Wedding at the Mulga 1978oil on canvas, 61 x 91cm$7,500 - 9,500

1PRO HARTThe Country Race Meeting 1980oil on canvas, 71 x 122cm$10,000 - 15,000

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FINe jeweLLeRY

A LATE ViCToriAn DiAmonD PenDAnTIt was one of those jaw dropping moments………when the box opened and we all

gasped.

A humble country gentleman presented a pale green velvet box and

apprehensively slid it across the desk. The item had been in the family for many

years, held by his mother who had passed away ten years earlier and it was now in

his possession.

The unassuming box, a twenty fifth wedding anniversary gift, presented on 25th

April 1888, was opened to reveal a magnificent belle époque diamond pendant.

Characteristic of the era, the pendant has a bow surmount suspending a garland

style diamond drop.

The most unique, rare and captivating feature of the pendant was the octahedral

faceted diamond suspended in the centre of the garland. A most difficult shape to

calculate the weight of, ultimately estimated at 12.5carats.

The pendant will be offered in our September Fine Jewellery auction. The estimate

is currently at $40,000-$60,000.

What has been most interesting was the reported history of the piece, believed to

have been owned originally by the late Benjamin Disraeli (former prime minister of

England). Current research is being conducted in the hope that Disraeli ownership

can be conclusive.

A LATE VICTORIAN DIAMOND PENDANT

Of Belle Epoque design, the pendant features an

octahedral faceted diamond weighing an estimated

12.5cts, suspended within a pear shaped diamond

garland to a diamond set bow surmount featuring an

old European cut diamond weighing 1.20cts, in 15ct

gold and silver, in original fitted box by Streeter &

Compy, New Bond Street, London. Inscribed to the

reverse “In Commemoration of W.R. & M.M.R. Silver

Wedding 25th April 1888”.

$40,000 - 60,000

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FINe jeweLLeRY

FINEJeWellerYresulTs

A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING

Sold $11,590 IBP

A SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING

Sold $12,200 IBP

A DIAMOND AND EMERALD RING

Sold $11,590 IBP

A DIAMOND RING

Sold $7,320 IBP

now Consigning fine Jewellery for auCtion 15 sePteMber 2014

A LADIES CARTIER BALLON BLEU WRISTWATCH

Sold $7,320 IBP

A PAIR OF DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS

Sold $39,040 IBP

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FINe ART

June fine ARTKEN WHISSON (BORN 1957) The Homemakers c.1950-1960oil on board 43.5 x 50cm

Sold $26,840 IBP

SIDNEY NOLAN (1917-1992) Burke and Camel 1966ripolin enamel on paper on board51.5 x 75.5cm

Sold $13,420 IBP

THEA PROCTOR (1879-1966)The Fountain 1925woodcut 19.5 x 20cm

Sold $11,590 IBP

SIDNEY NOLAN (1917-1992) Kelly c. 1960ripolin enamel on paper on board 29.5 x 24.5cm

Sold $12,200 IBP

STÉPHANE GISCLARD (FRENCH, BORN 1966) Marins Pécheursoil on canvas115.5 x 88.5cm

Sold $7,930 IBP

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FINe ART

ArT

EUROPEAN SCHOOL (19th century)A Pair of Icons After Fra Angelico (Italian, 1387-1455) of Angelic Musiciansi) tempera on gilt wood panel with incising56cm (height, incl. frame) ii) gouache 44cm (height, incl. frame)both in Gothic-style architectural frames

Sold $3,904 IBP

now Consigning fine art & sCulPtures for auCtion 16 sePteMber 2014

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CLASSIC furniTure, & obJeCTs

GEORG JENSEN (1866-1935)A STERLING SILVER FIVE LIGHT CANDELABRA, MODEL 224DESIGNED BY JOHAN ROHDE (1856 - 1935), POST-1945

Sold $48,800 IBP

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE MEISSEN SCHNEEBALLEN EWER

Sold $17,080 IBP

AN IMPRESSIVE NEPHRITE AND GILT BRONZE CENSOR INSET WITH CORAL CABOCHONS

Sold $39,000 IBP

now Consigning ClassiC furniture & obJeCts for auCtion 26 oCtober 2014

VALUATIONDAY IN SYDNEY

aNTIqUE FURNITURE & OBJECTS FINE aRT | JEWELLERY

sATuRDAY 5 juLY 10AM - 5PM

For an obligation free appraisal contactRobert Williams | 02 9362 9045 | 0408 355 339

[email protected]

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A VERITABLE sinGle-oWner CATAloGueWhen Guy Cairnduff, Head of the Specialist Collector, was presented with no less

than ten single-owner collections for his June auction he had two choices. Firstly,

he could “dice” them according to category and follow the logic of two centuries

of cataloguing or perhaps try something a little different. He chose the latter. With

this catalogue Guy decided to present each collection distinctly and consecutively

throughout the catalogue in an effort to bring more context and personality to the

collections on offer. From collections brimming with exceptioanlly rare Chinese

porcelain through to rooms full of luxurious period and contemporary furnishings,

the approach was a hit with serious collectors and passionate decorators alike.

Guy Cairnduff: “Discreet and often small volume single-owner collections need

not be excluded any longer from the marketing benefits of larger single-owner

auctions. Individually, none of these collections warranted their own catalogue

but collectively they were more valuable than most single-owner affairs. I loved

bringing them together in this way and the result was more than pleasing.

With a pre-sale estimate of $751,000 we comfortably exceeded this and sold

$950,000 IBP”.

A GILT BRONZE FIGURATIVE MANTEL CLOCK

Sold $9,150 IBP

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THe PAssION FOR PORceLAIN

A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE WITH RUYI LUGS

Sold $15,860 IBP

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THe PAssION FOR PORceLAIN

The PASSION for PorCelAinAt the Leonard Joel Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectibles auction on Sunday

June 1st an important collection of Chinese objects, traversing several private

collections, was offered for public auction. Highlights abounded and amongst the

standout results was a rare Censor (lot 160) which almost doubled its estimate to

sell for $39,040 (IBP). After fierce room bidding the piece was sold anonymously

to an internet bidder. But the hunt for Chinese porcelain of exceptional rarity and

condition dominated the Asia section with lot 109, a large Chinese blue and white

vase with Ruyi lugs, selling for almost twenty times its pre-sale estimate for $15,860

(IBP). This theme continued with the much admired blue and white brush washer

(lot 114) which realised more than ten times its estimate to sell for $11,590 (IBP).

John Albrecht, National Head of Collections at Leonard Joel, commented: “We

already know the global repatriation of important Chinese art and objects is well

underway but when your top seven lots carry a pre-sale estimate of $4,600 and

they collectively realise $47,500, you can’t but help continue to be gob-smacked by

the passionate bidding that occurs now for pieces of rarity and quality”.

A CHINESE MEIPING BLUE AND WHITE VASE

Sold $7,930 IBP

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER

Sold $4,636 IBP

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON BOWL

Sold $2,928 IBP

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BRUSH WASHER

Sold $11,590 IBP

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE WITH DRAGONS

Sold $5,490 IBP

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER

Sold $5,734 IBP

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73TWO SCULPTURAL HANGING OBJECTSAustralian, c.1970s, brushed steel, copper and glass

MODeRN DesIgN

M DERN DESIGN

8GRANT FEATHERSTON (AUSTRALIAN, 1922-1995) SUITEcomprising a RS161 settee and two R160 armchairs, designs introduced c. 1951

98YANG FLOOR LAMP BY CARLOTTA DE BEVILACQUAfor Artemide Italy

47ENZO MARI (ITALIAN, BORN 1932) UNA LA MELAoriginal made 1963, screenprint for Danese Milano, Italy, printed later, framed115 x 115cm

82CHARLES EAMES (AMERICAN, 1907-1978) ROCKERfor Modernica, design introduced 1948, yellow plastic shell on wire and wooden base

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MODeRN DesIgN

The 26 June sale featured a blend of both

vintage and contemporary furniture, lighting

and other functional pieces by Australian

and international designers from the 1950s

to the 1990s.

The sale had a strong representation of

mid-century Australian and New Zealand

design including more than a dozen lots of

Grant Featherston furniture from two private

Melbourne collections as well as work by

Schulim Krimper, Dario Zoureff and Douglas

Snelling. Contemporary work by industrial

designer Marc Newson is also featured,

ranging from a red Felt chair to an unusual

black edition Sci-Fi vase.

International pieces included a rare Borge

Mogensen dining table and chairs and a

tongue chair by Verner Panton.

M DERN DESIGN 12

attributed to JACOB RUDOWSKI (1927-1996) CURVED SETTEEc.1960, lacquered legs, later cream upholstery; with a copy of a photograph of the settee taken circa mid-1960sback length approximately 295cm

59BOB DYLAN DISPOSABLE PAPER DRESSc.1967, with photograph of Bob Dylan to front and back

76POUL KJAERHOLM (DANISH, 1929-1980) FURNITURE ARCHITECTURAL PRINTdesign introduced 2006, manufactured by Louisiana Museum, Denmark, stained timber, glass and paper99 x 71cm

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cOLLecTIbLes

ColleCTAbles

sTAGGerinG resulTs for MODEL boATIt would appear that the “big boys toys” phenomenon extends

to Victorian era model boats after the sale of the extremely

rare Charlotte Dundas live steam model at the Leonard Joel

Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectibles auction on June 1st

Sunday afternoon. Painstakingly constructed around 1870 the

piece was reputedly carved and built from timbers belonging

to the original vessel, which was the first practical steamship,

designed by William Symington.

With an estimate of $10,000 - $15,000 the model enjoyed

extensive pre-sale interest from institutional and private

collectors from around the world. International interest was

no doubt fuelled by the fact that the model had an extensive

exhibition history which saw it travel to international fairs in

France, Germany and the UK as a significant exhibit. After

prolonged bidding it was finally between an unknown

phone-bidder and a room bidder who finally secured the

piece for $85,400. Giles Moon, Head of Collectibles,

commented “the outstanding price achieved

reflects the importance of this model. It is a

testament to the contribution made by William

Symington to the evolution of commercial

steam shipping as we know it today.”

AN IMPORTANT LIVE STEAM MODEL OF THE ‘CHARLOTTE DUNDAS’

Sold $85,400 IBP

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LeONARD jOeL sYDNeY

FOR AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT ROBERT WILLIaMS / (02) 9362 9045 / 0403 142 10639 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA, NSW 2025

AN ‘AQUARIUM’ DUNHILL LIGHTER CIRCA 1950$2,000 - $3,000

A SILVER MOUNTED PARROT FORM CLARET JUG$2,000 - $3,000

AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND PENDANT $4,600 - 6,500

A PABLO PICASSO ‘FACE OWL’ EARTHENWARE VASE FOR MADOURA$15,000 - $20,000

WANTED FOR AUCTION

JeWels & OBJETS D’ArT

AUCTION SUNDAY 24 AUGUST 2014 SYDNEY

A GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD CIGARETTE BOx20TH CENTURY$3,000 - $5,000

A PAIR OF TANZANITE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS$2,800 - 3,800

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VINTAge INTeRIORs

VINTAGE INTERIORS

SPECIALIST RUG AUCTION

THURSDaY 31 JULY aT 2PM

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

NOW INVITING ENTRIES FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

EUROPEAN SOJOURNTHURSDaY 7 aUGUST 10aM

Special White Room Auction

ENQUIRIES aNNa GRaSSHaM / FURNITURE & INTERIORS MANAGER(03) 8825 5614 / [email protected]

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LITTLEWHITEHEAD Inner Refuge (2014)

plaster, wood, screws, wire, tape, silicon rubber, synthetic hair, pins, shoes,

socks, slacks, white shirt, sweater, school desk, chair, leather satchel, pencil,

school notebook, found drawings 75 x 66 cm

Courtesy the artist and blackartprojects, Melbourne

New art & Culture MagaziNe

ISSUE 7 ComIng SoonVault Magazine issue 7 coMing late july. Melbourne’s art Fairs special issueELAD LASSRY, FIONA CONNOR, LITTLEWHITEHEAD, SARAH CONTOS SANGEETA SANDRASEGAR, G-STAR, CHARLES WATERSTREET, HUBERT DUPRAT, OSCAR KEY SUNG, SEAN BAILEY & MORE

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R O S E B AY, N S W | K E W, V I C T O R I A

This month Leonard Joel valuers will be visiting clients in both Rose Bay and Kew. If you have a single item or interesting collection and would like to learn more about its value and our auction services contact us for an appraisal.

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DISCOVERY MONTH

Documents

LEONARD, issue 30, July 2014