Melbourne Auctions, Leonard Joel Auctioneers

Melbourne auctions, welcome to Leonard Joel melbourne auctions specialising in auctions of paintings antiques aboriginal art, fine art antique jewellery decorative arts toys household effects and auctions of collectable motor cars.

Leonard Joel melbourne auctions is the largest Australian owned, internationally operated general fine art auction house, conducting a wide variety of auctions. Last year (2005) Leonard Joel melbourne auctions had the second highest turnover of all the Australian general fine art auction houses with sales of over AUD$27Million including buyer's premium.

Lot 114. John Henry Olsen (born 1928) Portrait of Brett Whiteley 1979 lithograph. Sold 21 September for $2,928.00

WHAT BETTER WAY TO SPEND A SUNDAY

Sunday 21st September

The idea of holding an auction on a Sunday proved to be a winning formula yet again for Leonard Joel.

The eccletic collection of artworks on sale was matched by the diverse audience, given Leonard Joel created a catalogue that offered something for everyone, appealing to a broad range of tastes and budgets.

Says Richard Ennis, Head of Art  "Holding our bi-monthly auctions on a Sunday has created a wonderful opportunity for people to come into a relaxed environment to start or add to their art collection. Our re-branding of the Sunday Art Auction has translated to excellent prices over a wide range of artworks and effectively introduced a new clientele to the auction art world."

 

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Lot 107: 0.92cts Emerald & Diamond Floral Plaque Ring Totalling 0.62cts with White & Yellow Gold. Estimate $6,000.00 - $7,000.00

THE JEWELLERY AUCTION

Offering Timepieces, Antique & Modern Jewellery

Monday 25 August 2008

This season's jewellery auction offers an array of traditional and modern pieces in every price range which is sure to tempt even the most discerning buyers. Also on offer is a small but selective range of beautiful time pieces.

Highlights of this auction include rarely seen Straits Chinese jewellery, a fine collection of Art Deco pieces, and a range of Rolex wristwatches. Other items on offer include South Sea Pearls, coloured stone jewellery including an exceptional Sapphire and diamond ring, as well as a terrific range of diamond jewellery.

No Leonard Joel Jewellery auction would be complete without a selection of Georg Jensen pieces, this auction showcasing some early signature items.

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Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Ivory ‘Hindu Dancer’ Figure, Signed CI.J.R. Colinet, SOLD 26 August 2008: $30,000

OUTSTANDING RESULTS FOR EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE ARTS & FINE FURNITURE

As anticipated, art deco was the flavour of the month at Leonard Joel's European and Australian Decorative Arts and Fine Furniture auction on Tuesday 26 August.  Two patinated bronze and ivory figures, ‘Sonny Boy' and ‘Hoop Girl' found a new home with an international collector at $13,000*, while a bronze and ivory figure of a winsome golfer reached $16,000*.  These were followed by the hotly anticipated bronze and ivory 'Hindu Dancer' figure, by Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet.  Widely promoted in the marketing and publicity for the auction and featuring on the front cover of the catalogue, this piece prompted heated competition between both international and local bidders, ultimately selling to an Australian telephone bidder for $30,000*.

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