EJ Ainger

French furnishings from Toorak an auction feature

 

E.J. Ainger’s latest auction, from 9.30am Tuesday at 433 Bridge Road Richmond, will feature decorative French furnishings from a home in Orrong Road, Toorak and a large consignment of teak retro furniture.

The auction also contains English 20th century furniture, ceiling lights, genuine Persian rugs, paintings and graphics, marble and grandfather clocks and taxidermy items.

Another auction feature is the decorative Egyptian and estate furnishing available and a broad range of collectables.

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Fine Arts Auctions

History and antiques mesh at Bishops Palace

Walking through Bishops Palace in Ballarat, it is almost impossible to separate the historic from the antique.

Yet owners Robert and Vikki Smith have done an excellent job of furnishing the mansion with magnificent items that reflect its late 19th century birthright.

Bishops Palace, at 1444 Sturt Street Ballarat, was purpose built in 1876 as the official residence for the first Bishop of Ballarat, Dr Michael O’Connor.

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Christian McCann Auctions

A tailor's tale about Squizzy Taylor

When notorious 1920s underworld identity Joseph “Squizzy” Taylor was fatally wounded in October 1927 by fellow gangster John “Snowy” Cutmore, he was apparently wearing a suit made by George Symons grandfather.

“My grandfather (also named George) had a tailor’s shop in the Block Arcade overlooking Collins Street and made suits for professional people and businessmen,” George said.

“Squizzy also used to have his suits made there and always paid cash – so, from a business point of view, my grandfather very much lamented his passing.”

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Youngs

Contemporary jewellery an auction highlight

Contemporary jewellery, including a Tiffany ring, from one collector is a highlight of Young’s Auctions from 9.30am Friday February 21 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

The jewellery attraction will continue for auction goers with some 20 lots, comprising gold rings and semi-precious stones, from one estate and a collection of Selangor pewter Lord of the Rings limited edition statues.

The statues feature leading players Gandolph and Frodo along with several dragon figures.

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Mossgreen

Tasmanian business icon's stamp collection to be auctioned

Sir Henry Somerset was synonymous with economic development in Tasmania. An industrial chemist, his name was inextricably linked with Burnie and Associated Pulp and Paper Mills (APPM), Goliath Cement at Railton and Australian Titan Products (Tioxide) at Heybridge.

As APPM’s CEO, Sir Henry oversaw the company’s rise to one of Australia’s leading industrial entities and also served on CSIRO’s advisory board.

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EJ Ainger

An auction that is heaven for restorers

Restorers and the home handyman (or woman) will be in their element fossicking among E.J. Ainger’s restoration gems from 9.30am on Tuesday at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

The auction house’s back room is full of restoration and decorator items while the front room contains Victorian and Australian 19th century furniture.

This includes a fine secretaire two-door bookcase, burr walnut wardrobe, credenza and a music canterbury.

There also is a large number of interesting collectable including paintings and floor rugs.

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Philips Auctions

Travelling collectors auction Aboriginal art gems

It is rare these days to find collectors of Aboriginal art who actually travel to the communities to meet the artists and purchase the works first hand.

However, Michael and Janet Strachan did exactly that when about 20 years ago they first visited the Kimberley region of Western Australia and fell in love with the landscape and its art.

Their first contact was with the Warmun community – the home of what were to become iconic Aboriginal artists like Rover Thomas, Jack Britten and Queenie McKenzie - and famous for its ochre paintings.

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Youngs

Auction of auction house premises sign of bigger and better things to come

Despite the auction sign on the roof above 229 Camberwell Road East Hawthorn, it is business as usual for Young’s Auctions – just as it has been for the past 85 years.

One of Australia’s oldest auction houses is not closing down – just moving premises to at this stage an unknown location.

“We have yet to find a suitable and larger premises to take the business into a new era,” explained managing director David Young.

“However, once the premises are sold (hopefully on auction day Thursday March 20) we will have until mid next year to find something.”

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Youngs

Australian pottery a strong auction drawcard

A strong collection of Australian pottery featuring works by Remued, and members of the Boyd family including Guy, Martin and David, is a strong attraction for buyers at Young’s Auctions from 9.30am Friday at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

The auction contains several fine jewellery pieces such as gold necklaces and a sapphire ring along with crystal, ruby glass and porcelain items.

A range of modern furniture excess to requirements from a shop that has shifted location and antique furniture from several vendors also is on offer.

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EJ Ainger

Auction rooms benefit from holiday break

E.J. Ainger opened its auction rooms on Tuesday after being closed for more than a month for the Christmas-New Year holiday break.

However, staff did not depart for the break without leaving the carrier’s number on the office answering machine and were surprised to find they were inundated with antique and luxurious furnishings and collectibles on their return.

All these items will be available for Aingers Tuesday auction from 9.30am at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

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