Private Sales
Leonard Joel’s Private Sales present an opportunity to acquire or sell rare, exceptional pieces through a discreet and personalised service, independent of the auction calendar and auction estimates. With extensive international industry connections, our specialists can help to source a special piece and provide expert advice.
Private Sales Specialists
Hamish Sharma
Head of Important Jewels
Contact HamishHamish Sharma has over forty years of jewellery industry experience, including the sourcing, presentation, valuation, auction appraisal and promotion of rare and fine jewellery. As a trader in antique jewellery through leading international auction houses in Geneva, London, and New York, Hamish developed a thorough understanding of the auction industry and was appointed Head of Jewels of Sotheby's Australia in 2010.
As Head of Important Jewels at Leonard Joel, Hamish provides a suite of bespoke services for clients wishing to acquire or sell an important piece.
John Albrecht
Managing Director & Head of Important Collections
Contact JohnJohn Albrecht belongs to one of Melbourne’s retail dynasties. His father Kurt Albrecht owned and operated the oldest jewellery retailer in Australia, Kozminsky, and had conducted business with the Joel family for many decades. After founding the modern day jewellery department at Leonard Joel two decades ago, John completed a bachelor of law degree and arts degree at Monash University. Later at RMIT he completed an MBA with a thesis on the commoditisation of Australian art and recent art fund activity. At Kozminsky, he was instrumental in the founding of their art gallery and was a director of the firm.
After a brief period as a securities broker John returned to his passion for all things auction and established Joel Fine Art for Leonard Joel in 2006. For two years John Albrecht and his team at Joel Fine Art conducted major Australian and Aboriginal fine art auctions and delivered numerous Australian art auction records. In 2009 John was invited to return to Leonard Joel as Managing Director and in 2011 completed a successful takeover of the company. He now oversees all important private collections.
Our Departments
Leonard Joel offers specialist experience and regular, curated auctions across a diverse range of categories.
Important Collections
Over our 100 year history, Leonard Joel has been entrusted with the auction of some of the most interesting and important collections in Australia.
Jewellery
Founded over four decades ago, Leonard Joel’s Jewellery department leads the market in Australia with regular, curated auctions in Melbourne and Sydney.
Art
Leonard Joel’s Art Department offers expertise and extensive market knowledge in traditional, modern, international and contemporary art.
Decorative arts
Leonard Joel presents fine European and Australian interiors in curated collections.
Asian Art
Featuring important Chinese jade, ceramics and textiles, Himalayan, Indian, Japanese and Korean works of art.
Modern Design
Modern Design is one of Leonard Joel’s most dynamic and increasingly popular collecting categories.
Luxury
Unique to the Australian marketplace, Leonard Joel’s Luxury department offers vintage and contemporary handbags and accessories.
Collectables
Leonard Joel provides unrivalled expertise in this eclectic collecting category.