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Old Masters, New Custodians

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Barry Humphries: Artist & Collector

Category: Important Collections

On the 3rd of June, Leonard Joel will bring to auction a selection of artworks from the private collection of Barry Humphries AC CBE in Sydney...

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Decorative Treasure: An Exhibition-Quality NZ Specimen Wood Cabinet And It’s Heritage

Category: Decorative Arts

Leonard Joel’s July Decorative Arts auction will include an exceptional nineteenth century New Zealand secretaire cabinet...

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Curated for Winter: Art Exhibitions to Visit this Season

Category: Art

As the winter months settle in, art lovers have the perfect excuse to seek warmth and inspiration indoors with an array of compelling exhibitions...

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Schulim Krimper: Mid-Century Artist & Master Craftsman

Category: Modern Design

When Schulim Krimper’s furniture was initially displayed at Melbourne’s Georges Gallery in 1951...

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The Rise of Retro Jewels: 1930s to Mid-Century Glamour

Category: Jewels

The era spanning the 1930s through to the 1960s gave birth to some of the most dynamic and enduring styles in jewellery history...

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In Conversation with Ben Danks

Category: Indigenous Art

Wiebke Brix, Head of Art, speaks with Ben Danks, collector of Indigenous art and former assistant manager of Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd...

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Timeless Elegance: The Legendary Jewels of Grace Kelly

Category: Jewels

Grace Kelly was the embodiment of elegance, a woman whose beauty and poise transcended both Hollywood and royalty...

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Five Classic Gucci Bags to Invest In

Category: Luxury

Trends come and go, but these iconic styles have stood the test of time. ...

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Brooching the Subject: The Renaissance of Artful Adornment

Category: Jewels

Long relegated to antique jewellery boxes and the lapels of eccentric relatives, the brooch has undergone a spectacular transformation...

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In Print: Six Years of Standout Works and Stories

Category: Prints & Multiples

Leonard Joel is the only Australian auction house to present biannual auctions and live viewings dedicated exclusively to Prints & Multiples...

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