23 Jun
Menzies Art Brands
Strong colonial presentation at Menzies auction
Eugene von Guerard’s View of Hobart Town, with Mount Wellington in the Background is the centrepiece of a strong presentation of early and colonial works at Menzies forthcoming Sydney auction of Australian & International Fine Art & Sculpture from 6.30pm Thursday June 23.
Menzies head of Australian art Tim Abdallah believes the work, painted in 1856, is clearly a museum quality magnum opus, which the auction house expects to sell for more than $1.25 million.
21 Jun
EJ Ainger
Outstanding collectables at weekly auction
Moorcroft and Royal Doulton are among an outstanding selection of collectables at E.J. Ainger’s forthcoming weekly sale from 9.30am Tuesday June 21 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.
The collectables include sterling silver, jewellery, china and crystal items – much of it from estates and private consignments in Kew, Balwyn, Hawthorn, Glen Iris and Toorak.
The auction contains a large consignment of paintings and items of interest stored for many years and a range of Victorian, Edwardian and 1920s furniture.
19 Jun
Mossgreen
Iconic Australian photographer collection up for auction
The auction of estate photographs by renowned Australian photographer Max Dupain (1911-1992) from noon Sunday June 19 will earmark the official opening of Mossgreen’s new Sydney premises at Woollahra.
Housed in the Bond, the iconic 1880s heritage building and former Masonic Hall at 36-40 Queen Street in the heart of Sydney’s art district, Mossgreen is situated on all three levels and will focus on the auction of single owner collections and gallery exhibitions – the first of which is a commercial display of works by New Zealand 2017 Venice Biennale representative Lisa Reihana.
19 Jun
Mossgreen
Colonial auction collection unrivalled in history
A set of 10 watercolours dating from about 1813 and depicting the customs and rituals of New South Wales Aborigines is a major highlight of the three-day auction of the remarkable Denis Joachim collection from 2pm Sunday June 19 by Mossgreen at 926-930 High Street, Armadale.
19 Jun
Mossgreen
1924 Bentley leads the charge at classic car auction
A 1924 Bentley 3-litre Vanden Plas ‘Le Mans’ style tourer will be the most expensive attraction at Mossgreen’s forthcoming Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia auction from 3pm Sunday June 19 at 935 High Street, Armadale.
The car, which carries a catalogue estimate of $270,000-$300,000, was built between 1994 and 1999 for Geoff Venn by Rod Warrener and the engine – a genuine 1924 3-litre number AP325 – assembled during the 1980s by Jim Duncan.
The new chassis was made by Julian Ghosh and the rest of the parts are original.
16 Jun
Leonard Joel
Specialist rug auction features rare Middle Eastern designs
A rare design pure silk superfine qum rug containing bas-relief images of Achamenian kings is among many scarce examples from Afghanistan and neighbouring Middle East countries as part of a specialist rug auction from 2pm Thursday June 16 at Leonard Joel 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra.
The rugs are a real find for any auction goer looking to adorn the floor or wall of their home with these ancient examples of intricate craftsmanship.
07 Jun
EJ Ainger
French pharmacy bottles to flush out collectors
French pharmacy bottles, sterling silver, crystal and a large collection of Dresden and Wedgwood porcelain are among a range of interesting collectables at E.J. Ainger’s forthcoming weekly sale from 9.30am Tuesday June 7 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.
The auction includes items from several estates and private consignments throughout Melbourne including Hawthorn, Toorak and Balwyn.
Among the furniture on offer is a John Broadwood and Sons grand piano and a range of Victorian, Edwardian and 1920s furniture.
07 Jun
Steve Graham Auctioneer
Crystal and glass strong auction drawcards
Waterford and Swarovski crystal and carnival glass are a major collector and dealer drawcard for auctioneer Steve Graham's forthcoming regular fortnightly clearing auction from 11am Tuesday June 7 at 5 Dryden Court, Woodend North.
The 330 – all unreserved – lots also feature vintage clothing, furniture, paintings, prints, records, bottles and old wares and collectables - including an Oscar Schmidt Special 1915 mandolin harp.
Absentee bids welcome.
06 Jun
Leonard Joel
Jewellery auction features jeweller's estate
Items from the estate of jeweller Andree Elizabeth Shiel will be a major drawcard at Leonard Joel’s forthcoming jewellery auction from 6pm Monday June 6 at 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra.
Shiel undertook her jewellery training during the late 1970s and early 1980s at Sir John Cass College in London – at the time one of the premier London institutes for the study of art, architecture, jewellery and design.
On completion of her studies, Shiel established a range of contacts with jewellers and suppliers in Hatton Garden.
06 Jun
Mossgreen
Indigenous art guru collection goes to auction
Aboriginal art works from the Helen Read collection are a major highlight of Mossgreen’s annual Australian Indigenous and Oceanic Art auction from 6.30pm Monday June 6 at 926-930 High Street, Armadale.
For the past three decades, Helen Read has worked to promote a better understanding of Australian indigenous art, people and culture.
Combining her three passions for art, people and aviation, Read established Palya Art which, through tours and exhibitions, aims to highlight the importance, diversity and richness of Australian indigenous culture.
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