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Designing with Soul: The Art of Reimagined Vintage
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Spotlight on: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category: Modern Design
Afra & Tobia Scarpa were influential Italian architects and designers who made significant contributions to the fields...
New Porcelain Techniques Revealed at Great Exhibitions (1851-1937)
Category: Decorative Arts
From the mid-19th century until the first half of the 20th century, many international fairs were held in England, America, Australia, and Europe...
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...