In Leonard Joel’s 95^th year as an auction house, head of art Sophie Ullen reflects in the latest catalogue on how the business has adapted to changing Australian and European art trends while retaining its eclectic appetite for all fine art periods as the company gets ready for its fine art auction from 6.30pm Tuesday September 16 at 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra.

“It seems to me that in 2014 a street art auction, a contemporary art sale or even the estate of Pro Hart sits as comfortably at Leonard Joel as the traditional fine art categories,” she said.

A comprehensive and fascinating collection purchased direct from Europe and through Australian specialists will be auctioned from 2pm Sunday September 14 at Mossgreen 926-930 High Street, Armadale.

Comprising more than 400 lots and assembled over four decades, the collection includes rare works of art from the Middle Ages and 15^th to 18^th centuries and is an unprecedented sale for Australia.

John Reid was a Warrnambool businessman, Rotarian and icon who spent much of his 94 years working for the good of the town.

In 1948, he established an electrical shop, which by 1967 was better known as John Reid’s Music Store where town residents could purchase the latest in musical instruments and records – the place to be seen for any aspiring musician.

For 57 years, he also was an active stalwart of the Warrnambool Rotary Club.

Auction goers will have a host of items from private homes and estates throughout Melbourne from which to choose when they check out E.J. Ainger’s next weekly sale from 9.30am Tuesday September 9 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

Featured will be fine English, French and Australian furniture and collectibles including sideboards, chests, bureaus, and dining tables.

For snooker and billiards players, there is an excellent opportunity to pick up a full size Allcock Thomson & Taylor billiard table.