This exquisite Edwardian diamond bracelet, recently consigned for auction in our Sydney premises, is a magnificent family heirloom handed down over several generations. Centrally set with an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 3.25cts, the bracelet features 284 diamonds in total and is set within an ornate scalloped heart and wave patterned platinum mount, typical […]
One of the great pleasures of being part of a full-service auction house, one that doesn’t cherry pick but one that commits to managing the entire gamut of an estate or collection, is that you handle both the interesting and the beautiful, across the entire price spectrum. In short, the auction experience for us is […]
We’re delighted to share Part II of our Centenary Series: My Leonard Joel. This time, we had the pleasure of stepping into the super stylish home of and chatting to Marie-Laure Claisse, a self-confessed addict of The Thursday Auction! Can you remember your first visit to Leonard Joel? The first time I visited Leonard Joel, […]
Starting an art collection can be a daunting venture for many. Isn’t art collecting expensive? How do you know which art is good? Where do you start? These are questions I am asked regularly by art enthusiasts at every level. But the reality is, that above all, it should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. […]
Examples of Australian colonial jewellery are scarce and it is particularly unusual to find pieces that can be traced back to previous owners. So, we are particularly excited to present a fabulous example in our forthcoming Jewels Auction, which takes place in Sydney on 6 June. The rare gold Goldfields brooch has all the attributes […]
Imagine that your vocation was a painter of fine decorative arts, and your primary occupation was painting scene after scene of highland cattle, sheep, game birds and British pastoral landscapes onto porcelain vases, urns, cups and saucers. Furthermore, imagine devoting 67 years of your life to this art form, spending much of it in the […]
One of the world’s top manufacturers of high quality lighting since 1959, Artemide is renowned for creating striking, statement pieces that perfectly balance form, function, innovation and efficiency. A selection of bold and understated pieces will be presented as part of our forthcoming Modern Design Auction in July; representing the very best of lighting design, […]
Hygge: ‘A quality of cosiness, and comfortable conviviality, that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being; regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture.’ Scandinavian design, an aesthetic marked by minimalism and functionality, has been hugely influential since its inception in the early 20th century, but ideas from the Nordic region still infiltrate mainstream design […]
On 13 June we will host what has become a firm favourite in our auction calendar – The Specialist Rugs Auction, which will see the Leonard Room transformed into a woven sea of colours, symbols and crested medallions with an array of fine traditional and contemporary rugs. — TRADITIONAL Being from the epicentre of an […]
When investing in luxury pieces, timeless design and exceptional quality should be top of the list. Read on to discover our top investment tips: The Timeless Handbag If there is one accessory worthy of investment, it is a beautiful handbag. Whether it’s Chanel 2.55, a Louis Vuitton Alma or Hermès Birkin, a practical design of […]