Shadows of Gray
Category: Modern Design
As Le Corbusier’s heart failed him and he was lost beneath the waves of the French Riviera, he found himself - for one last time - in the shadow of ...
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A Specialist’s Insight
Category: Asian Art
Chiara Curcio, Leonard Joel’s Head of Decorative Arts, sits down with Asian Art Specialist Carl Wantrup...
Facing the Unknown: The Modern Female Portrait
Category: Art
Throughout shifting cultures, societies, and tastes, portraiture has remained one of the most popular, prosperous, and personal choices of artistic su...
Colour: How we see diamonds and gemstones
Category: Jewels
Colour surrounds us in the natural world, and while we often take it for granted, it has more influence on us than we may imagine...
A Gentleman’s Collection: The Estate of Rodney Permezel
Category: Decorative Arts
For many regular Leonard Joel clientele, Wednesday viewing days are an unmissable ritual that forms part of their weekly routine...
The Economy of Beautiful Things and Interesting People
Category: Important Collections
The economy of beautiful things and interesting people, as I like to personally describe Leonard Joel...
The Hope Diamond: Centuries of Intrigue
Category: Jewels
With a dazzling natural blue hue and weighing an impressive 45.52cts, the Hope diamond is unrivalled as a rare natural wonder...
A Collection of Works by Wes Walters: Part II
Category: The Auction Salon
Following the success of our first collection of works by Wes Walters in 2020, we are pleased to present...
Sensational Results for Important Jewels
Category: Jewels
Leonard Joel's most successful sale to date...
Why IFAW?
Category: The 22nd Report
To many people I’m sure, Leonard Joel’s association with IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, is a curious one...