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19 Nov
Fine Arts Auctions
Perth-based wealthy analytical chemist Terry Wheeler and wife Tena have amassed a multi-million-dollar Royal Worcester collection unrivalled by any other in the world.
Last November, auctioneer Phil Caldwell sold 90 pieces from their collection in a highly publicised auction that saw a prized George Owen vase made for the 1893 Chicago Exhibition and valued at more than $200,000 among the valued treasures to change hands.
18 Nov
Leski Auctions
History plays an important part in many of Melbourne-based Leski Auctions and the forthcoming two-day Australian & Historical sale from 10am Saturday November 18 followed by the last of Polish Jew Martin Sachs collection on Monday November 20 at 727-729 High Street, Armadale is a classic on two fronts.
One, it contains some of the finest Australian pottery ever to grace the auction scene (lots 1-291) and, secondly, it is a trinbute to the power of the human spirit in overcoming severe adversity.
12 Nov
Christian McCann Auctions
Famous 18th century English furniture maker Thomas Chippendale’s skills will be on show with an attributed nine-drawer mahogany carved floral knee hole desk (lot 107) at Christian McCann Auctions forthcoming Melbourne sale from 12pm Sunday November 12 at 7 Harper Street, Abbotsford – carrying a catalogue estimate of $20,000-$30,000.
Chippendale, who died in 1779 in London, is synonymous with the Anglicized version of Rococo style furniture.
10 Oct
Deutscher and Hackett
Brett Whiteley, John Brack, Albert Tucker, Ray Crooke,Tim Storrier, John Coburn, John Olsen and Garry Shead are among Australia’s leading mainly modern artists whose works feature in Deutscher and Hackett’s timed online Modern, Contemporary, Indigenous and Traditional Melbourne art auction ending from 7pm October 10 at 105 Commercial Road, South Yarra.
The highest catalogue estimate, at $60,000-$80,000, is Shead’s The Presence II, 1992 (lot 19) followed by Storrier’s Cherry Bar and Smoke, 1998 (lot 7) at $28,000-$35,000.
22 Sep
Leski Auctions
An extremely rare batting glove used by Australian iconic batsman Don Bradman in an actual match (lot 231) is a major highlight of Melbourne-based Leski Auctions forthcoming sporting memorabilia two-day sale from 12pm Friday September 22 and Saturday September 23 at 727-729 High Street, Armadale.
A right-hand glove, according to director Charles Leski it is the only example he has auctioned in 30 years of handling sporting memorabilia items.
19 Sep
Abacus Auctions
The name Gary Fenton (1946-2023) will live on in Australian broadcasting history as the driving force behind the worldwide coverage of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Head of sport in turn at Channels 7 and 9, his influence at both television stations was profound.
His efforts in securing Channel 9 the Australian rights to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and wresting coverage of the 2012 London summer games from the incumbent Channel 7 via an audacious joint bid with Foxtel are still talked about today.
17 Sep
Fine Arts Auctions
Through their eclectic personalities, Evan Mackley (1940-2019) and his son Simon made significant impacts as artists, restauranteurs, collectors of antiques and overall entrepreneurs.
From High Street, Armadale to Ringwood in Melbourne and throughout country Victoria, they were well-known and appreciated for their passion in these pursuits – with Evan’s wife Barbara a driving managerial force and connection.
05 Sep
Deutscher and Hackett
Smart collectors and first-time buyers would be well advised to closely consider Deutscher and Hackett’s timed online Melbourne Modern, Contemporary and Indigenous art auction which will end from 7pm Tuesday September 5.
Among the 45 works on offer are several by top Australian artists along with affordable paintings ideal for collection starters.
30 Aug
Menzies Art Brands
Ten Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) pottery pieces and prints by some of Australia’s best-known artists are part of Menzies timed online Prints & Multiples Sydney auction ending from 6.30pm Wednesday August 30 at 12 Todman Avenue, Kensington.
While there are several high-priced items among the 110 lots, many are estimated for only a few thousand dollars and will no doubt appeal to first time auction goers looking to buy a work by a well-known artist.
26 Aug
Leski Auctions
When hundreds of vendors consign items for auction, the result is an eclectic range that has to be seen to be believed.
Melbourne-based Leski Auctions forthcoming two-day decorative arts and collectables sale – from 10am Saturday August 26 and Sunday August 27 at 727-729 High Street, Armadale – is just such an event, with a comprehensive selection bound to suit both collectors and first-time auction goers.
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