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Designing with Soul: The Art of Reimagined Vintage

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Larry Mahaffy- A passion for early English furniture

Category: Decorative Arts

Larry Mahaffy was a keen buyer and participant in auctions at Leonard Joel over many years and it as an honour and with great pleasure that we now off...

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Blue John: Britain’s Rarest Mineral

Category: Decorative Arts

Imagine an amethyst meteorite colliding with a comparable one of lush cream and brown marble...

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Masters of Abstraction: The Enduring Influence of Australian Women Artists

Category: Art

Australian women artists have played a pivotal role in the evolution of abstract art...

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Through the Looking Glass: A Guide to Antique Mirrors

Category: Decorative Arts

Ever since Narcissus stared admiringly into a pool of water, people throughout the ages have been enchanted by their own reflections...

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The Case for Adding Brilliance to your Jewellery Collection

Category: Jewels

For centuries, jewellery has served as a silent language adorning our bodies and whispering tales of wealth, status, and personal style...

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The Pottery of Magna Graecia & the Italiotes

Category: Decorative Arts

From the 8th century BC, Southern Italy was occupied and colonised by the Greeks...

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Designer Spotlight: Poul Henningsen

Category: Modern Design

Danish designer and architect Poul Henningsen is renowned for his groundbreaking work in lighting design...

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Old is the New Black

Category: Luxury

Eco-conscious design is now more important than ever...

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What’s in a (Nick)Name?

Category: Timepieces

From Paul Newman to Garry Kasparov, and a soft drink to superheroes, let's take a look at how a selection of famous watches got their nicknames...

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Australia’s Bold Prints: The History of Relief Printmaking

Category: Prints & Multiples

When we talk about relief printmaking in Australia, we’re tracing a vibrant thread through the fabric of the nation’s art history...

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