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A Day Exploring Sydney’s Cultural Heartbeat

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Notes on Collecting and Hobbies

Category: Decorative Arts

After completing the podcast Presidential, in reverse order, I was fascinated to learn of George Washington’s concern and interest for how his surro...

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A Case for Contemporary Art at Auction

Category: Art

Working in an auction house offers a unique perspective on the art market. ...

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Paul Kenny: A Storied Career in Antiques

Category: Decorative Arts

Madeleine Norton, our Head of Decorative Arts & Art in Sydney, chats to antique dealer, Paul Kenny....

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Lightning Ridge Opals, Australia’s Pride and Joy

Category: Jewels

Very few gems can match the mystique and allure of these precious jewels, with their dazzling kaleidoscopic of shifting colours, making them one of th...

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Beyond the Canvas

Category: Art

Contemporary Australian Artists Redefining Artistic Medium....

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Maria Callas: La Divina’s Diamond Legacy

Category: Jewels

Maria Callas was not only one of the greatest voices in operatic history, but also a style icon...

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Spotlight on the Subversive

Category: Luxury

In the extensive Chanel secondary market, there are no shortages of rare objet d’art to discover and captivate even the most discerning luxury colle...

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The Golden Hour

Category: Timepieces

How the World’s Most Beautiful Element Shaped Watch Design and Desire...

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From Sketch to Print: The Precision of Jeffrey Smart’s Lithographs

Category: Prints & Multiples

Jeffrey Smart (1921-2013), one of Australia’s most celebrated painters, built his reputation on meticulously composed urban landscapes...

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Art & Friendship: The Attilio Guarracino Collection of Art and Asian Decorative Arts

Category: Decorative Arts

ilio Guarracino had an enduring and infamous friendship with Australian Artist and writer Donald Friend (1915-1989)...

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