14 Nov
EJ Ainger
Plates and dinner services for the auction diner
Royal Crown Derby jewelled plates, carnival glass, antique glass domes and mint condition dinner services are among the highlights of E.J. Ainger’s forthcoming auction from 9.30am Tuesday November 14 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.
A special attraction is Royal Worcester plates signed by R. Austin.
The auction also contains mid-20th century teak furniture including lounge chairs and sideboards, two fine 18th century long case clocks and lounge suites in showroom condition.
13 Nov
Mossgreen
Historic Falls House coughs up its auction valuables
Historic Falls House at Wentworth Falls in New South Wales Blue Mountains began life in 1850 when Joseph Poll established the venue as a hotel.
Eighty years later, the building was almost destroyed by fire before being completely rebuilt and during the 1990s iconic Australian artist John Olsen and his girlfriend lived there where they set aside a room for his studio.
02 Nov
Leonard Joel
Modern design auction category continues to expand
Leonard Joel continues to develop its Modern Design category and the latest auction – from 6.30pm Thursday November 2 at 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra – further examines the relationship between architecture and furniture design.
Writing in the auction catalogue, modern design specialist Anna Grassham claims there is no better example of this symbiotic design collaboration than with Italian luxury furniture manufacturer Cassina.
02 Nov
Leonard Joel
Melbourne Cup auction boosts spring racing fever
With spring racing fever once again gripping Melbourne as the city prepares for the running of the 2017 Melbourne Cup, Leonard Joel has taken the opportunity to entice auction goers to obtain their own piece of racing history.
The auction, from 2pm Thursday November 2 at 333 Malvern Road South Yarra, features a range of racing memorabilia from a metal bust, pin and tribute trophy of iconic Australian racehorse Phar Lap to original photographs of Flemington racecourse taken about 1884.
On the base of the bust are the words “Phar Lap, 37 wins from 51 starts, 1928-32”.
01 Nov
Leonard Joel
Watch the auction lots go under the hammer
Watch lovers will be in their element when the Robert Herbert collection of Seiko wristwatches and associated items goes under the hammers from 6pm Wednesday November 1 at Leonard Joel 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra.
All 228 lots carry very affordable catalogue estimates of a few hundred dollars and there are plenty of bargains to be obtained.
Highlights include a 2006-2016 divers automatic wristwatch and a 1973 chronograph automatic both with day, date and stainless steel cases.
31 Oct
EJ Ainger
Auction collectables to bring in the buyers
Carnival glass, Minton and Wedgewood dinner services and Lladro and Royal Doulton figures are among the attractions at E.J. Ainger’s forthcoming auction from 9.30am Tuesday October 31 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.
The auction also contains a wide selection of kerosene lamps, estate jewellery, sterling silver and Goebel and carved ivory figurines.
Among the furniture on offer is a pair of Moran Chesterfield settees, an impressive cedar desk, a Tasmanian Huon pine wardrobe, a decorative oriental six-fold screen and large gilt and wooden mirrors.
29 Oct
Christian McCann Auctions
Australian architect with enviable auction art collection
Responsible for designing Australia’s Parkroyal Hotels, the late Theodore (Ted) Berman built an enviable reputation as one of the country’s leading commercial architects.
In addition to his efforts with the well-known hotel chain, his legacy can be seen throughout Melbourne in venues such as the Box Hill Central bowling club and the five-bedroom mansion he designed and built in 1964 at 1 Heymount Close, Toorak.
Here with the help of his wife Miriam, for more than 50 years Ted amassed an impressive collection of art, antiques and collectables.
29 Oct
Mossgreen
Historic Australian homestead collection goes under the hammer
In 1847, John Smith leased vast tracts of land among the rolling pastoral vista of New South Wales mid west and established a giant Merino empire that remained a family legacy for 175 years.
Originally called Buree after the Aboriginal tribe which resided there, the property came to be known as Boree Cabonne – Boree after the Myall trees that grew in the valley and Cabonne meaning a big collection or assembly.
24 Oct
EJ Ainger
Auction outdoor furniture the perfect garden solution
With the Australian summer almost here, many homeowners turn their attention to sprucing up their gardens ready for the inevitable barbecues and outdoor entertainment.
E.J. Ainger’s forthcoming auction – from 9.30am Tuesday October 24 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond – may provide the perfect solution to their plans.
On offer are two large and impressive iron garden gazebos, arbors, benches and gates and a large selection of wrought iron balustrades and architectural pieces.
24 Oct
Sothebys Australia
Rare Chiparus figure to flush out auction collectors
A rare Demétre Chiparus figurine is a major highlight of Sotheby’s Australia forthcoming Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design auction from 6pm Tuesday October 24 in Sydney at The Hughenden 14 Queen Street, Woollahra.
The circa 1925 Dancer of Kapurthala has been held in the distinguished South Australian Angas family collection for more than 90 years.
With a catalogue estimate of $80,000-$100,000, the direct inspiration source for the alluringly slender figure appears to be the Spanish flamenco dancer Anita Delgado.
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