24 Feb
Sterling silver a big auction attraction in Melbourne
Sterling silver from the reign of King George II to Queen Elizabeth II is a highlight of Melbourne-based Philips Auctions online Fine and Decorative Arts auction which ends from 9.30am on Monday February 24 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.
A major lot amongst the items on offer is an 1850 Victorian sterling silver mounted ruby glass claret jug (lot 175), possibly made for the 1851 Great Exhibition, with a catalogue estimate of $15,000-$18,000.
12 Feb
Leski Auctions
Brownlow master auctions three Australian Rules football medals
As one of only four men in Victorian Football League/Australian Football League history to win three Brownlow Medals for the best and fairest player – and the only one to do so at two different clubs – Ian Stewart stands on a lone pedestal in Australian Rules folklore.
Acknowledged in 1987 with Legend status for his contribution to Aussie Rules, Stewart also is the only Brownlow winner to achieve premierships at two different clubs – St Kilda in 1966 and Richmond in 1973.
10 Dec
Abacus Auctions
Body language expert releases his convict collection at Australian auction
Who would have ever thought that Australia’s leading expert on body language and a key advisor on the subject to police forces, customs officials and similar authorities would attract auction goers to his activities.
Well Allan Pease is a man of many hats and, in addition to his somewhat unusual profession, is a keen of collector of Australian convict history.
09 Dec
Philips Auctions
Swarovski crytal pieces Christmas auction find of the year
In what could be the Christmas find of the year, superb pieces of Swarovski crystal, including magnificent renditions of Disney’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse (lots 278, 301 and 309), collected over many years are being auctioned online through Melbourne-based Philips Auctions finishing from 9.30am Monday December 9 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.
Part of Philips final Fine & Decorative Arts auction for 2024, the pieces on offer are listed from lots 218 to 318 and are to be sold with no reserve.
07 Dec
Leski Auctions
Mysterious deceased collector brings quality colonial Tasmanian furniture to auction
Although the late John Richards remains much of a mystery to other collectors, his name lives on through the colonial Tasmanian furniture items he collected during his many visits to Australia’s island State.
As the owner of the renowned seafood restaurant Food Magic on Sydney’s norther beaches, John spent almost 20 years visiting Tasmania to follow his passion for sourcing the finest sea creatures to serve to customers.
During the course of his visits, the inveterate rare coin collector discovered a love for fine colonial furniture.
20 Nov
Menzies Art Brands
Menzies knack for firsts evident in latest Australian art auction
Australian art auction house Menzies has a knack for firsts when it comes to major art sales.
It’s 6.30pm Wednesday November 20 Melbourne auction at 1 Darling Street, South Yarra is no exception – with a work by iconic Australian modern artist Jeffrey Smart (1921-2013) entitled The Cable Coils 2000-01 (lot 38), carrying an estimate of $650,000-$850,000 and featuring on the catalogue front cover, making its first auction appearance.
17 Nov
Fine Arts Auctions
Japanese Meiji period masterpieces at Australian auction
From 5pm on Sunday November 17, Australian auctioneer Phil Caldwell will team up with Melbourne-based Christian McCann Auctions to sell Terry and Tena Wheeler ‘s collection of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) masterpieces and rare porcelain at 7 Harper Street, Abbotsford.
The Wheeler collection almost never happened. English born, the family migrated in 1967 to the Western Australian mining town of Kambalda near Kalgoorlie to work for Western Mining Corporation.
17 Nov
Christian McCann Auctions
McCann sells major Japanese Meiji period masterpieces at Australian auction
From 5pm on Sunday November 17, Australian auctioneer Phil Caldwell will team up with Melbourne-based Christian McCann Auctions to sell Terry and Tena Wheeler ‘s collection of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) masterpieces and rare porcelain at 7 Harper Street, Abbotsford.
The Wheeler collection almost never happened. English born, the family migrated in 1967 to the Western Australian mining town of Kambalda near Kalgoorlie to work for Western Mining Corporation.
16 Nov
Leski Auctions
Smiles all round at miniature Mona Lisa's Australian auction
Any auction goer interested in owning their own version of the Mona Lisa should turn up to Melbourne-based Leski Auctions forthcoming two-day decorative arts & collectables sale from 10am Saturday November 16 and Sunday November 17 at 727-729 High Street Armadale.
A 19th century hand painted ivory miniature after Leonardo Da Vinci (lot 770) is a very affordable way of achieving their goal.
29 Oct
Leski Auctions
Beatles photographic collection highlights Australian auction
Although an event that happened 60 years ago, the Beatlemania phenomenon that gave rise to hysterically screaming and crying teenagers as part of pop music culture will be front of mind when Melbourne-based Leski Auctions holds a sale that includes a photographic collection of the Beatles 1964 visit to Adelaide as part of their only Australian tour.
The auction, from 12pm Tuesday October 29 and Wednesday October 30 at 727-729 High Street Armadale, also will comprise a significant poster and camera and photographic equipment collection among the 1076 lots.
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