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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
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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
PRE-OWNED LUXURY
CLaSSIC OBJECTS aND FURNITURE
MODERN DESIGN
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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
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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
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
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cLAssIc FuRNITuRe & ObjecTs
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:
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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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
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