Photography
Leonard Joel’s photography specialists present a broad range of photographic practices, from early processes and vintage prints to contemporary editions by leading Australian and international photographers.
Leonard Joel has presented many of Australia’s most significant photographs at auction and has facilitated the sale of important private and estate collections, including the Estate of Wolfgang Sievers.
Whether you have a single photograph or an entire collection you are considering selling, please contact one of our specialists for a complimentary and confidential auction valuation.
Photography Auction Highlights
Photography Specialists
Hannah Ryan
Senior Art Specialist, Manager of Specialty Auctions
Contact HannahHannah Ryan began her career as a Gallery and Projects Assistant for an established Australian artist, where she facilitated significant commissions, curated public exhibitions and managed events.
She joined Leonard Joel in 2019 as the Prints & Multiples Specialist, where she has played an integral role in establishing Leonard Joel as Australia's leading specialist auction house for editioned works of art.
Hannah is now the only dedicated Prints & Multiples Specialist at a major auction house in Australia, providing collectors and consignors with an unparalleled level of knowledge and market expertise. She has achieved Australian and global record prices for artists including Keith Haring, Invader, George Baldessin, Eveline Syme, Margaret Preston and Brett Whiteley.
In 2021, Hannah was appointed Senior Art Specialist, expanding her role to include Leonard Joel's annual Centum Contemporary Art, Prints & Multiples and Women Artists auctions. Since then, she has handled important collections including the Print Council of Australia Collection, the Estate of master print technician Larry Rawling and the Estate of Murray Griffin.
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.