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Leonard Joel Hawthorn: Behind the Design
Latest Stories
That Chair for the Library
Category: Decorative Arts
Our salon auctions are the closest thing to a traditional auction experience and one of the privileges that comes with observing these auctions is di...
Fantastical Aquariums
Category: Decorative Arts
There’s certainly a thread here between my recent piece on Essex Crystal and this short story...
A Global Curatorial Celebration of Creativity & Expression
Category: Fine Art
Art Biennials and Triennials offer a comprehensive overview of artistic practices whilst also facilitating cultural exchange and dialogue...
Three Legendary Female Interior Designers from the 19th Century to Now
Category: Decorative Arts
Often referred to as “America’s first decorator”, De Wolfe was born in New York City and her life story provides a fascinating tale of romance a...
Leonard Joel Hawthorn: Behind the Design
Category: Leonard Joel Auctions
We hope that you may have already had the chance to visit us at our brand-new galleries in Hawthorn and enjoyed the elegant, contemporary setting desi...
Chanel & Verdura
Category: Jewels
Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, a visionary in fashion and style, held a profound belief that jewellery should evoke wonder rather than envy...
Welcoming Wiebke Brix, Head of Art
Category: Fine Art
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dr. Wiebke Brix as the new Head of Art at Leonard Joel...
Luke Guan, Asian Art Specialist, joins forces with Leonard Joel
Category: Asian Art
Leonard Joel is honoured to announce a new and expanded Asian Art department with the appointment of Luke Guan as Head of Asian Art at Leonard Joel...
1,800 Kilograms of Ivory Destroyed in France
Category: The 22nd Report
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (ifaw) and French Office for Biodiversity (OFB) organised a large-scale ivory destruction...