LEONARD, issue 49, May 2016

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M E L B O U R N E | S Y D N E Y | L O N D O N

ASIAN ART, CLASSIC FURNITURE & OBJECTS

Our Team

About UsLeonard Joel can truly claim to have the broadest range of category specialists of any auction house in Australia.

From identification and valuation of single items through to the dispersal of major private and corporate collections, Leonard Joel brings an unrivaled specialist expertise to every buying or selling transaction.

Robert WilliamsSpecialist Jewels & Objets D’Art

& Single Owner Collections, Sydney

02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106

[email protected]

Millie McMahonSpecialist, Art, Sydney

02 9362 9045

[email protected]

Our Offices

Sydney39 Queen St, Woollahra, NSW 2025

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LOT 251 A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED GLASS SEAL CLARET JUG

ALEXANDER CRICHTON / LONDON / 1882$15,000 - 25,000

John AlbrechtManaging Director

& Head of Collections

03 8825 5619

[email protected]

John D’AgataNational Head of Jewellery

& Sydney Offi ce

03 8825 5605 | 0408 355 339

[email protected]

Sophie UllinHead of Art

03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 307

[email protected]

Maxine WinningManager, Object, Books & Collectables

03 8825 5604

[email protected]

Bethany Mc GouganManager & Specialist, Collectables

03 8825 5625

[email protected]

Ryan ParleManager, Interiors Furniture

03 8825 5614

[email protected]

Maggie SkeltonSpecialist, Art

03 8825 5630

[email protected]

Anna GrasshamSpecialist, Modern Design

03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 611

[email protected]

Guy CairnduffHead of Classic Furniture & Objects

& Head of the Specialist Collector

03 8825 5611 | 0407 828 137

[email protected]

Robert HaighManager, Senior

Jewellery Specialist

03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 038

[email protected]

Katarina LjahovicManager, Marketing & Communications

03 8825 5620

[email protected]

Rick MerrieSenior Photographer

Adam ObradovicPhotographer

Maria RossiDesigner / Finished Artist

Marketing Team

2 l e o n a r d j o e l . c o m . a u

Forthcoming Auctions

The Richard Boland Collection Tuesday 3rd May 2016 – 6.30pm

MELBOURNE

Specialist Rugs

Saturday 7th May 2016 – 2pm

HAWTHORN TOWN HALL

Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects

Sunday 15th May 2016 – 12pm

MELBOURNE

Collectables

Thursday 19th May 2016 – 12pm

MELBOURNE

The Alan Boxer Collection of Aboriginal Art,

Books & Music Thursday 19th May 2016 – 6pm

MELBOURNE

Specialist Prints & Photography

Thursday 26th May 2016 – 11.30am

MELBOURNE

Luxury

Saturday 4th June 2016 – 1pm

MELBOURNE

Jewels

Monday 6th June 2016 – 6pm

MELBOURNE

Fine Art

Tuesday 7th June 2016 – 6.30pm

MELBOURNE

Jewels, Objets D’Art & Fine Art

Monday 27th June 2016 – 6pm

SYDNEY

Modern Design

Thursday 28th July 2016 – 6pm

MELBOURNE

Luxury

Saturday 3rd September 2016 – 1pm

MELBOURNE

The Ron Barassi Collection

Sunday 4th September 2016 – 2pm

MELBOURNE

Interiors & Jewellery Auction Every ThursdayFurniture & Interiors – 10am

Jewellery & Wristwatches – 10.30am

Art Salon – 11.30am

Objects & Collectables – 12pm

MELBOURNE

“Rare, unique and original since 1919”

AN IMPRESSIVE NEPHRITE AND GILT BRONZE CENSOR INSET WITH CORAL CABOCHONS

SOLD FOR $39,040

3l e o n a r d j o e l . c o m . a u

1964 Melbourne Football Club woollen match jumper, Number 31. Estimate upon request


Provenance is one of those elegant-

sounding words that we auctioneers use,

when it suits us, to describe the ownership

and exhibition history of a work of art or

similar item. Think of provenance as a

piece of string. Sometimes firmly and

convincingly connecting history with the

work of art in question and sometimes

not. The more soundly connected the

more valuable that history is; both in

terms of the significance to be attached

to that information and the fact that it

often enhances the value of the item in

question.

Complete provenance is ideal but

the reality is that most items that find

their way to auction do not enjoy the

equivalent of a perfect “family tree”. So

often ownership is “gappy”, exhibition

history or at least gallery/purchase origin

is missing and we auctioneers are left

with more often than not research that

time and deadlines do not permit us to

undertake. That is why when provenance

is perfect or near perfect it is to be

cherished.

I began thinking about this concept with

reference to The Ron Barassi Collection

scheduled for auction at Leonard

Joel in September this year. And the

nature of provenance becomes even

more meaningful within this category

of sporting memorabilia when we

consider just how many items of sporting

memorabilia inhabit the sporting world;

from the autograph on a piece of paper

through to that sporting item purporting

to have belonged to a legend!

Provenance perfect for me is available

at The Ron Barassi Collection because

there is complete connectivity between

the identity, the collection, the auction

and the new owner who bids at this

auction. Such perfect provenance is rare

at auction but I am thrilled that it will

be delivered to every bidder and every

collector in September this year.

PROVENANCE PERFECT

JOHN ALBRECHT, MANAGING DIRECTOR LEONARD JOEL


COL HUTCHINSON

SPECIAL CURATOR

Colin “Col” Hutchinson is a veteran

statistician, most notably in the Victorian/

Australian Football League in the sport

of Australian Football. He was the AFL’s

offi cial historian from 1992 until around

2005. Since then he has been the

AFL History and Statistics consultant.

A part of the AFLPA, Hutchinson provides

interesting statistics on football to

newspapers and media outlets. He is the

author of several books including a history

of the Geelong Football Club (Cats’ tales:

the Geelong Football Club, 1897–1983)

and The AFL footy quiz book.

The last time Hutchinson missed seeing a

live Geelong Football Club game was in

1963, almost 1,200 games ago.


Leonard Joel is honoured to have

been chosen by Ron Barassi in his 80th

year for the dispersal of his important

collection of football, sporting

and related memorabilia. Already

more than 600 items have been

inventoried with more to come with

the collection traversing items from

Ron’s playing and coaching career,

his father’s playing career, items from

other players and periods and related

sporting memorabilia and items of

interest. This is a collection of national

significance offering a unique glimpse

into a bygone football era and the

inquisitive mind of an extraordinary

player and revolutionary coach.

In 1953, Ron started his senior football

career, spending his next twelve years

with the Demons. He played in six

premierships with the club. The No. 31

became synonymous with courage,

determination and inspiration.

In an unprecedented move which

shocked the football world, Barassi left

Melbourne Football Club for Carlton

in 1965 to play and coach. Barassi

was the coach of two premierships at

Carlton and two at North Melbourne

– including their first ever. He laid

the foundations of future success

at Melbourne and later the Sydney

Swans. Throughout his coaching

career, Barassi was an innovator,

constantly seeking a winning edge,

a new coaching method, a different

perspective. This is evident through

his extensive research of international

coaching methods and techniques in

many sports.

Throughout his life, Ron Barassi has

collected enthusiastically and broadly.

The various items clearly indicate

interests stretching far beyond football

into various other sports, history,

psychology and business. Each aspect

of his career and personal interests are

represented through the memorabilia,

awards and iconic personal mementos

spanning his entire life.

“When I first visited the collection

I entered with the view that this was an

exciting sporting collection but I left

realising that it was much more than

that. This is an important collection of

extraordinary Australian significance

and will be curated as a collection

for all Australians. Not just a sporting

collection and certainly not just an

auction. We know how important this

collection is to Australian football

and sporting enthusiasts and we

have every intention of ensuring this

extraordinary project is managed with

the reverence it deserves and the

accessibility Ron Barassi wants.

The collection has an early estimated

value of $500,000 - $1,000,000 and

most items have never come to public

auction before. Medals, playing

garments, mementos from games,

documents, photography, letters

and printed memorabilia present a

veritable walk through not just the

playing and coaching life of Ron

Barassi and the Barassi family but

also through the lives and moments

of other clubs, sports and fields of

endeavour.”

John Albrecht, Managing Director of

Leonard Joel

THE RON BARASSI COLLECTION

Auction Announcement

4 SEPTEMBER 2016

“A collection for all Australians”

EnquiriesBethany Mc Gougan, Manager & Specialist, Collectables

03 8825 5625 [email protected]

VFL premiership medal awarded to Ron Barassi Snr posthumously in 1941.

Estimate upon request

Tobruk siege 1941 medal, issued by the Rats of Tobruk association in 1977.


1960’s Football boots bearing Ron Barassi signature logos.



19 MAY 2016 AT 6PM

Melbourne Auction Thursday 19 May at 6pm333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141

Melbourne Viewing Saturday 14 May 10am-5pmSunday 15 May 10am-5pmMonday 16 May By AppointmentTuesday 17 May By AppointmentWednesday 18 May 9am-8pmThursday 19 May 10am-3pm

EnquiriesSophie Ullin, Head of Art

03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 [email protected]

Lucy Foster, Art Specialist

03 8825 [email protected]

THE ALAN BOXER COLLECTION OF

ABORIGINAL ART, BOOKS & MUSIC

Auction

KATIE KEMARREBush Flowers II 2005acrylic on linenEstimate upon request


Alan Boxer was a true collector in every sense of the word. Whether it was books, albums or artwork, everything was meticulously displayed, catalogued and enjoyed. His world was his collection and his collection was his world. Always expanding, updating and adding it was a dynamic achievement, never static or staid. Everything had to work harmoniously together.

BERYLINE MUNGUntitled 2010ochre on canvasEstimate upon request

MAYAPU ELSIE THOMASTwo fella bin sit down there. Water bin come down thereacrylic on canvasEstimate upon request

A WORK BY A HERMANNSBURG POTTER Lyerrtjinaterracotta and underglazes34cm high approxEstimate upon request



Auction

15 MAY 2016 AT 12PM

Melbourne Auction Sunday 15 May 2016 at 12pm333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141

Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 11 May 9am-8pmThursday 12 May 10am-4pmFriday 13 May 10am-4pmSaturday 14 May 10am-5pmSunday 15 May 10am-11.30am

EnquiriesGuy CairnduffHead of Classic Furniture & Objects03 8825 5611 | 0407 828 [email protected]

Chiara Curcio Specialist, Classic Furniture & Objects


336 UKIYO-E SCHOOL, A JAPANESE FOUR PANEL TABLE SCENE EDO PERIOD, CIRCA 1800 $2,000-3,000


The overarching theme for the May Asian Art,

Classic Furniture & Objects auction is one of

connoisseurship: every collection represented in

the auction contains high quality examples of their

respective categories, meticulously collected over

generations and acquired from some of the best

known retailers in Australia and overseas. The

current catalogue also includes one of the finest

offerings of silver to feature in a Leonard Joel

auction in recent years, with presentation pieces

very much to the fore. One particularly notable

example is the Victorian silver mounted novelty

claret jug in the form of a seal, by Alexander

Crichton.

In and of itself a desirable piece, given the current

demand for Crichton’s ‘zoomorphic’ creations, this

example is lent an extra significance through its

presentation inscription, stating that it was a gift

from the Frankston Bowling Club to Major General

Harold William Grimwade in 1937. Its collectable

appeal aside, if nothing else, the claret jug can’t

help but invoke a nostalgia for a bygone era when

truly exquisite gifts were bestowed upon highly

regarded citizens!

Closer to home, the 1853 ‘First Hunt Steeplechase

Trophy’ will be offered for the first time in 163 years,

and only a few blocks from where it was originally

presented. Won by colonial pioneer Alexander

McLean Hunt’s ‘Benedict’, the race took place at

the former Prahran Course, which was located in

the precinct between what is now Toorak Road and

Fawkner Park.

Few collections in this auction represent

connoisseurship better than that of the late Sara-

Jean ‘Sally’ Dilena. A pioneer in the Melbourne

manufacture and retail of American confectionary in

the 1950s and 60s, Sally’s innate entrepreneurship

and commercial drive co-existed with her passion

for collecting. She was a regular purchaser at

the Melbourne antique auctions and a valued

customer of well-known retailers such as Kozminsky

Galleries, on Bourke Street in Melbourne – so

much so that she frequently understated the real

cost of her purchases to her enquiring husband!

Her discerning eye is evident throughout her

collection, particularly in the high quality selection

of silver, many pieces in their original retail boxes.

As with previous auctions of this type, our aim has

been to place emphasis on the personal context

of the objects on offer, separate from notions of

market value. We trust that you will enjoy the

collections presented here and the stories behind

them.

Guy Cairnduff, Head of Classic Furniture & Objects

Connoisseurship at the Fore

245 A GOLD 1933 AUCKLAND CUP AND COVER$6,000 - 8,000

251 A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED GLASS SEAL CLARET JUG ALEXANDER CRICHTON / LONDON / 1882 $15,000 - 25,000

459 A RARE SET OF FOUR GEORGE II CAST SILVER CANDLESTICKS, WITH ADDITIONAL LATER CAST DRIP PANS MAKER’S MARKS ON CANDLESTICKS RUBBED / LONDON / CIRCA 1739 $15,000 - 20,000


Melbourne Auction Monday 6 June 2016 at 6pm333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141

Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 1 June 9am-8pmThursday 2 June 10am-4pmFriday 3 June 10am-4pmSaturday 4 June 10am-5pmSunday 5 June 10am-5pm

EnquiriesJohn D’AgataNational Head of Jewllery & Sydney Office03 8825 5605 | 0408 355 [email protected]

Robert Haigh, Manager, Senior Jewellery Specialist

03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 [email protected]

AN IMPRESSIVE DIAMOND NECKLACE SET WITH MARQUISE AND ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS IN 18CT WHITE GOLD. $60,000 - 80,000

Auction

JEWELS6 JUNE 2016 AT 6PM


The mark of exquisite qualityWhen considering purchasing jewellery at auction it is important to carefully

inspect the piece and try to identify any hallmarks, signatures or stamps it may

carry. It is important to check over the entire piece carefully as the marks may

be hidden in obscure places. The more common places are for example on the

inside of a ring shank, on the back of a piece or on the clasp. Many pieces even

of the highest quality are very often unmarked. However when they are marked,

it can reveal a great deal of detail and history about the piece.

There is a multitude of different marks that may be found and a great deal of

useful information can be ascertained. For example English hallmarks give the

exact year the piece was assayed and the type and purity of the metal. Standard

marks reveal the purity of the metal, such as 750 for 18ct gold, 925 for sterling

silver. Georg Jensen has particular stamps for certain periods of manufacture.

Many jewellers and houses will sign their items and may include a design reference

number. This provides brand identification and shows pride in manufacture. These

marks can reveal valuable information such as how many were produced and the

original price. Things like stamped design references must always be checked to

see that they match the original. Questions such as who commissioned a piece

can still be problematic but the marks can identify the craftsman who made the

piece and the bigger houses keep extensive records, especially for the bespoke

pieces commissioned by famous clients. If the signature of a famous house such

as Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari or Cartier appears, but the manufacture is not up

to their standard, the piece must be very closely examined.

Using the marks to research and verify the piece means its history is not lost and

this research can add significantly to the rarity and appeal of an item at auction.

All of the afore mentioned designers will be offered in our upcoming June

Jewels auction. There will be a number of pieces that will be in extremely high

demand due to their construction, beauty and rarity made unmistakably apparent

by their significant marks. We have a rare Art Deco Cartier moonstone and

diamond bracelet offered for sale. We are also offering a micro mosaic brooch

with the crossed keys of the Vatican stamped verso and an antique sapphire

and diamond pendant watch, to name a few with many other famous houses

including Chopard, and closer to home, Paspaley.

At Leonard Joel our team of specialists, gemologists, registered valuers, and

qualified staff would be happy to assist with any questions you may have about

the marks on a piece you are considering.

If you would like a free market appraisal of your item please contact Alana

Mission on (03) 8825 5607or [email protected]. There is also a

walk in service with a specialist available on Mondays and Fridays.

For a retail replacement value to update insurance or if you are curious

as to your item’s current value, please contact Caroline Tickner at

[email protected]. Caroline is a highly qualified specialist

and conducts retail replacement valuations by appointment.

EnquiriesRobert HaighManager, Senior Jewellery Specialist03 8825 5618 | 0439 493 [email protected]

A ETRUSCAN REVIVAL MICRO MOSAIC BROOCHThe pierced lozenge shaped panel having a central oval section depicting two white swans on a lake amongst bullrushes with a red skyline, offset by four diamond shaped panels, set with white flowers on a blue background, stamped verso with crossed keys, all mounted in 18ct gold, circa 1860.$4,000 - $6,000.

AN ART DECO JADEITE AND DIAMOND PENDANTThe carved jadeite panel of translucent green depicting a phoenix, surmounted by a diamond set bail in platinum.$6,000 - 8,000


Auction

FINE ART7 JUNE 2016 AT 6.30PM

Roma M. HigginsA Stroll through the Parkoil on composition board$1,200 - 1,800

Melbourne Auction Tuesday 7 June 2016 at 6.30pm333 Malvern Road South Yarra 3141

Melbourne Viewing Wednesday 1 June 9am-8pmThursday 2 June 10am-4pmFriday 3 June 10am-4pmSaturday 4 June 10am-5pmSunday 5 June 10am-5pmMonday 6 June 10am-4pmTuesday 7 June 10am-4pm

EnquiriesSophie Ullin, Head of Art

03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 [email protected]

Olivia Fuller, Art Specialist



Peter SmetsRecycle 3oil on canvas, 50 x 60cm$1,800 - 2,800

Robert DickersonGeisha pastel, 28 x 19cm$2,500 - 3,500

EnquiriesSophie Ullin, Head of Art03 8825 5609 | 0413 912 [email protected]

What is Resale Royalties?

The Artist’s Resale Royalty Scheme was established

on 9 June 2010 so that artists can receive royalties

on certain resales of their work. Copyright

Agency Limited (CAL) has been appointed by the

government to monitor and collect these royalties.

How do you know if Resale Royalties is

applicable?

Under the scheme it is applicable if:

• It is a commercial resale of an artwork that was

acquired after 8 June 2010.

• The artwork is valued over $1000 (including GST)

• If all points are in accordance, a 5% royalty

(including GST) is payable.

How does this affect you and who pays?

FOR SELLERS:

When you consign an item with Leonard Joel

you will fi ll out a consignment form. On this form

you will need to declare, as the seller, whether

you purchased any of the items consigned after

8 June 2010. If yes, you may then be asked by a

Leonard Joel staff member to provide provenance

information to support this.

It currently appears on our consignment form as

below:

FOR BUYERS:

If the items is applicable under the Resaly Royalties

act, this symbol will appear after the lot number.

§ The presence of this symbol, under Leonard Joel’s

Conditions of Business, indicates to the buyer of

that item that the Royalty of 5% (including GST)

is payable on the hammer price in addition to the

Buyer’s Premium.

For more information see the Resale Royalties

website at www.resaleroyalty.org.au

EnquiriesOlivia FullerSpecialist, Art03 8825 [email protected]

Resale Royalties: what you need to know!


JEWELS, OBJETS D’ART & FINE ART

Now Consigning

27 JUNE 2016

AN IMPORTANT AFRICAN FIGURAL CEREMONIAL TERAKOTTA VESSEL, POSSIBLY CAMEROON $600 - 800

Featuring the Collection of John Van der Meulen


A RARE ASHANTI “KUDUO” BRONZE VESSEL GHANA $700 - 1,000

YORUBA MALE TWIN FIGURE, NIGERIA EARLY 20TH CENTURY WITH ANTIQUITY BEADS $500 - 700

Leonard Joel is pleased to offer the collection

of John Van der Meulen as part of our Specialist

Jewels, Objets D’Art & Single Owner Collections

auction to be held on 27 June in Sydney. This

boutique-style collection mirrors John’s scholarly

interest in ethnographic decorative arts,

amassed during the decades from 1950-1970

as he worked across West Africa, Indonesia,

Borneo and South East Asia. John worked for the

United Nations where he eventually became the

Head of the United Nations Food & Agricultural

Organisation. He then went on to hold a senior

position with the FAO in India during the 1970s.

John travelled far and wide to many of the

world’s remote areas, even receiving a personal

invitation to visit Bhutan in 1971. His epic

overland journey from Italy to India was a major

source of treasures, the collection including rare

carpets, Indo-Portuguese pieces, brass, carvings

and rare Indian wall hangings and artefacts. After

his intrepid travels John spent the 1980s in Italy

before crossing the oceans to settle in Australia

for the rest of his retirement.

With items of African, Asia, Indian and European

descent (to name but a few), highlights of the

remarkable collection include an important 19th

century Indian Phad, an Ivory Coast Senufo

figural bowl bearer, a Yoruba Ibeji male figure,

a Bambara antelope headdress, Ch’wara Mali, a

14th century Sawankhalok celadon bowl, a Tang

pot, a late Ming green glaze pot, a 17th century

Swatow dish from Kwantung and an important

Jacobean oak coffer.

Leonard Joel Sydney will continue to consign for

their 27 June auction until 13 May. If you have

any similar pieces that you wish to consign or a

single owner collection that you wish to discuss,

please do not hesitate to contact us.

Boutique-style offering

EnquiriesRobert Williams, Specialist Objets D’Art & Single Owner Collections

02 9362 9045 | 0403 142 [email protected]


Auction

THE RICHARD BOLAND COLLECTION

3 MAY 2016 AT 6.30PM

DORRIT BLACK (1891-1951)Black Swans

linocut 33/50, 23.5 x 32cm$10,000 - 15,000

Melbourne Auction Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 6.30pm

Melbourne ViewingWednesday 27 April 9am-8pmThursday 28 April 10am-4pmFriday 29 April 10am-4pmSaturday 30 April 10am-4pmSunday 1 May 10am-4pmMonday 2 May 10am-4pmTuesday 3 May By Appointment

Enquiries

Maggie Skelton

Specialist, Art

03 8825 5630

[email protected]


ROBERT RICHMOND CAMPBELL (1902-1972) Park Street, Sydney oil on board, 54 x 40cm $5,000 - 7,000

MARGARET PRESTON (1875-1963) Lorikeets, 1925 hand coloured woodcut, 24.5 x 24.5cm $15,000 - 20,000

S. MARTIN (20TH CENTURY) The Studio oil on canvas, 61 x 305cm $700 - 900

The Richard Boland Collection is a 40 year celebration of a passionate commitment to South Australian artists of the modern era. Many of these artists have been under-recognised for too long and this

collection will offer renewed context and lend insights to an important, somewhat overlooked era and region in our art history.


The April Modern Design auction was a cracker,

with some outstanding results reflecting the

shifting market in mid-century furniture.

Highlights included a sectional black laquered

1930s Modernist cabinet with an estimate of

$1,000 - $1,500 selling for $7,500 IBP.

The very cool Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano

Mimosa side table realised $2,684 IBP. However,

the most exciting selling point of the night was

a rare collection of Walter Burley Griffin chairs

designed in 1917 for Newman College, University

of Melbourne, Parkville. Interestingly the chairs

sold to varying bidders, both in room and on the

phone. A single chair alone doubled its estimate

selling for $6,100 IBP.

This significant collection of chairs reflects the

relevance of Australian post-modernism, and its

importance in the history of Australian furniture.

A shifting market

WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN CHAIR FROM NEWMAN COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

SOLD FOR $6,100 IBP

EnquiriesAnna Grassham

Specialist, Modern Design03 8825 5637 | 0478 114 [email protected]


AFTER HENRI MARTISSEPortraitlithograph, 30 x 21cm$200 – 400

Auction

SPECIALIST PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

26 MAY 2016 AT 11.30AM

Melbourne Auction Thursday 26 May 2016 at 11.30am

Melbourne ViewingWednesday 25 May 9am-8pm

Enquiries

Maggie Skelton, Specialist, Art

03 8825 5630

[email protected]


DOROTHY BRAUNDThe Journey

screenprint, 15.5 x 10cm$80-$120

WENCESLAUS HOLLARPortrait (After Holbein)

etching, 10cm diameter $100 - $200

Clifton PughLesser Bilby (1989)coloured etching, 24.5 x 16.5cm$100 - $200

Bringing together Australian and international graphics of various techniques, ranging from early 19th century

hand coloured engravings on natural history to modern and contemporary screen prints and lithographs.


Gold is one of the most precious metals

in the world. Since the earliest days

of man, it has been admired, molded,

shaped, and worn as a symbol of wealth

and good taste. Earliest archaeological

findings show highly sophisticated gold

art objects and jewellery discovered by

archaeologists in the Royal Tombs at

Ur, in what is now Southern Iraq, dating

back to around 3000 BC. Similarly,

goldsmiths of the Chavin civilization

in Peru were making ornaments by

hammering and embossing gold by

1200 BC.

The romance and lure of gold is

enhanced by its historic use as a

storehouse of wealth. Gold’s value is

intrinsic. Its value is a measure of the

true wealth and the stability of national

currencies the world over. Throughout

history, numerous currencies have

become worthless or devalued, yet gold

has remained an international currency.

This precious metal cannot be created or

destroyed or altered. It forever remains

one of the most liquid investments

with no geographic boundaries. Gold

is bought, sold, traded, and stored in

most parts of the world.

FINENESS

Since ancient times the purity of gold

has been defined by the term Carat, 24

Carat is regarded as pure gold which is

24 parts of 24 are gold. Gold purity may

also be described by its fineness, which

is the amount of pure gold in parts per

1000. For example, a gold ring of 22

carats containing 916 fine gold has 916

parts (91.6%) gold and 84 parts (8.4 %)

of other base metals. It is important to

remember the more gold content the

softer the piece of jewellery.

Gold comes in a number of different

carats – 8CT 9CT, 10CT, 12CT 14CT,

15CT, 18CT, 22CT, 24CT. Sometimes

they may be stamped with their carat

weight sometimes their purity. Gold

stamping is a worldwide process

and standard that helps identify the

pureness of the gold. However not all

items are stamped with the carat of gold

which is where gold testing comes into

place. This is done either by acid testing

or more recently by XRF testing in which

the exact chemical composition and

make up of a piece can be determined.

ALLOYS

Gold comes in many different colours

which are derived by mixing gold with

other metals to produce an alloy which

is a mixture of two or more metals.

Throughout history, most people have

preferred the colour of gold jewellery to

remain close to that of pure gold itself,

and so most jewellery has historically

been made using yellow gold alloys

such as copper and silver. Other

common components are nickel, zinc,

and palladium to produce white alloys.

A FEW GOLD TRICKS FOR THE

UNWARY

Below is some of the terminology used

to describe gold jewellery that is not

quite what it seems.

Gold front and back – this is often seen

on lockets when the front and back or

outside of the locket is gold but the

inside is plated.

Gold plating – the items is made of

base metal with a thin layer of gold over

the top.

Silver gilt – the item is made of silver

with thin layers of gold over the top.

Rolled gold – layer of gold is rolled onto

the sheet of metal such as copper like

Sheffield plate.

Gold filled- base metal with gold sheets

soldered to each side.

Gold lined – cheaper and thinner

version of gold filled used in Victorian

times of mass produced jewellery.

Pinchbeck– used in Victorian times with

brass and 12-15% zinc.

Leonard Joel is well qualified in

identifying all of these gold compositions,

and has specialist knowledge in what to

look for when buying and selling gold

and verify what you have. Remember

that not everything stamped as gold is

always gold. Consideration must also

be given to heft, smell, finish and wear.

We are always well informed of gold

trends, markets and prices. We have

many clients who buy well- made gold

jewellery for investment purposes, often

only paying a fraction above the base

gold price, they are able to purchase

something that can be worn and

enjoyed and yet still holds or increases

value. It is difficult to think of any other

commodity that possesses such beauty

and rarity yet practicality.

Caroline Tickner

Jewellery Insurance Valuer

03 8825 5636

[email protected]

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD


THEMATIC AUCTIONSView Wednesday, buy Thursday and collect forever

Enquiries

Maggie Skelton, Specialist, Art

03 8825 5630 | [email protected]

JOHN GOULD, CUVIERS PODAGUSORIGINAL HAND COLOURED LITHOGRAPH, 54 x 36cm

$500 - 700

AuctionSpecialist Prints & Photography

Thursday 26th May - 11.30am

HOUSE OF WAX (1953) HALF SHEET FILM POSTER$260 - $340

AuctionCollectables

Thursday 19th May 2016 - 12pm

Enquiries

Ryan Parle, Manager, Interiors & Furniture


Enquiries

Bethany McGougan, Manager & Specialist, Collectables


AuctionSpecialist Rugs

Saturday 7th May - 2pm

A BAKHTIAR RUG ORIGIN: PERSIASOLD FOR $610 IBP

AuctionLuxury

Saturday 4th June - 1pm

Enquiries

Amanda Saini, Luxury Co-ordinator


A JPG BIRKIN SHOULDER BAG BY HERMES

SOLD FOR $7,930 IBP


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DREWEATTS & BLOOMSBURYCHINESE CERAMICS AND ASIAN WORKS OF ART

9A Chinese double ‘Ancestor portrait’, 19th century

£ 600-800

36A Chinese Cloisonné enamel incense set

for the Islamic market£ 3,000-5,000

18A Chinese Ming-type gilt-lacquered bronze

fi gure of a Buddha£2,000–3,000

49A Chinese Export Lacquer Fan , 19th century

£600–800

3A large Chinese red lacquer ‘Dragon’ stand,

19th or 20th century£300-500

24A Chinese inlaid bronze of a mythical winged beast,

Warring States style£800-1,200

London Auction

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