Philips Auctions

An art deco diamond bracelet (lot 86), earrings (lot 138) and brooch (lot 98) in platinum are some of the more intriguing items at Philips Auctions forthcoming jewellery sale from 6pm Monday October 26 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.

The intricate work needed to create all three items is reflected in the catalogue estimates – the bracelet listed at $12,500-$15,000, while the brooch and earrings are respectively $1300-$1800 and $5000-$7000.

A mid-20th century Ethiopian hippopotamus tooth and silver dinner gong is a unique auction item in what is rapidly becoming one of Philips Auctions more unusual sales - earmarked for noon Sunday October 25 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.

Auciton goers should also find a late Qing Dynasty (late 19th to early 20th century) large Cantonese pedestal bowl of great interest.

Limited edition boxed unusual shaped Limoges porcelain decanters are another major feature of this rather eclectic decorative fine arts sale.

With Christmas only a few months away, buyers are already turning their attention to Christmas presents – and jewellery is always a strong contender, particularly if pieces can be purchased at reasonable auction prices.

Philips Auctions forthcoming jewellery sale, from 6pm Monday September 7 at 47 Glenferrie Road Malvern, is the perfect opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts for wives, partners and girlfriends – or is simply a great place to add to existing collections.

An Armadale estate with paintings from the likes of Australian artists 1969 Archibald Prize winner Ray Crooke, Albert Tucker and Bill Coleman should draw the auction crowds to Philips Auctions latest sale from noon Sunday September 6 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern. 

Tucker’s Parrot in burnt landscape is typical of his ongoing fascination with birds during his lifetime and carries a catalogue estimate of $16,000-$20,000.

Philips Auctions forthcoming jewellery sale from 6pm Monday August 3 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern continues a strong trend in this area for the auction house as vendors look to sell some of their more significant pieces for Spring. 

Quality is once more the catchcry as, under the watchful eye of resident gemmologist Tanya Philips, Philips Auctions furthers its reputation as an ideal venue to purchase jewellery valuable for both investment purposes and as the perfect gift.

According to Tanya Philips, quality offerings are more important than aesthetic appeal.

The late Neil Collister was the sort of collector most auction houses would pay good money to have in the room at sale time.

There was always some item – be it smalls or antique furniture – that would grab his interest every time he frequented his favourite Melbourne or Victorian regional auction houses and his collection grew steadily.

An accountant by profession, Collister even learned French polishing and took an interest in upholstering so he could either keep or restore his antique purchases to good order.

Philips Auctions continual ability to attract quality jewellery items has resulted in another strong offering at its forthcoming sale from 6pm Monday June 22 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.

While catalogue estimates range from a few hundred dollars to many thousands, resident gemmologist Tanya Philips has once again ensured auction goers will not be disappointed – no matter what their favoured price range.

A Schulim Krimper sideboard (containing a radio, record player and speaker) will be offered at Philips Auctions forthcoming sale from noon on Sunday June 21, sparking renewed interest in designer furniture of the 1950s and 1960s as many young unit dwellers search for well crafted items with simple but elegant lines to match their modern apartments.

A major collection of estate jewellery recently turned up in a suitcase, much to the surprise of resident Philips Auctions gemmologist Tanya Philips.

Within the suitcase were almost 400 pieces – each kept in a box or pouch and many accompanied by original receipts or handwritten notations of purchase date, location and history.

The collection will feature in Philips Auctions forthcoming jewellery auction from 6pm Monday May 18 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern and is one of three major estates and items from a handful of private vendors.

A German bedroom suite made for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition (held at the newly constructed Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton) and subsequently owned by Melbourne’s Lord Mayor will be among a range of quality furniture with interesting provenances at Philips Auctions forthcoming Fine and Decorative Arts sale from noon on Sunday May 17 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.