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Schulim Krimper: Mid-Century Artist & Master Craftsman
Latest Stories
All Aboard! The Intersection Between the Great American Railroad and Horology
Category: Timepieces
Tragedy can be a harsh but important teacher. In Ohio, in 1891 the loss of nine lives from the Kipton trainwreck was down to a conductor’s watch bei...
Welcoming Rebecca Sheahan
Category: Jewels
We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Sheahan to the Leonard Joel team, bringing over 20 years of experience...
The Role of an Official War Artist
Category: Art
During the First World War, Australia commenced The Official War Art Scheme, mirroring that of Britain and Canada...
Beyond Priceless: Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Jewellery Collection
Category: Jewels
Marjorie Merriweather Post, an indomitable force of elegance and philanthropy, graced the world with her unwavering commitment to both style and subst...
Hawthorn: A Walking Tour
Category: Leonard Joel News
But for our move to Hawthorn, I would probably not be wandering, sampling food, and investigating this bustling area around the Hawthorn community pre...
The History of the Royal Academy
Category: Decorative Arts
The Royal Academy of art, currently housed in Burlington House, London, is arguably one of the most important cultural institutions in Britain...
5 Favourites with Gemma Leslie
Category: Art
Ahead of our auction, Sidney Nolan: Narratives & the Natural World, we asked Melbourne artist Gemma Leslie to pick...
A Guide to Collecting: Sidney Nolan
Category: Art
Sidney Nolan was one of Australia’s most significant modern artists; but with an oeuvre that is among the most diverse...
Toorak house auction smashes pre-sale estimates
Category: Decorative Arts
Furniture and Objects from the Estate of Ron Walker AC CBE beat all our predictions with a 100% sale rate and $524,062 IBP realised...