November 2024

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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