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Koalas on the endangered list—what it means for their future

Category: The 22nd Report

The up-listing of east coast koalas from Vulnerable to Endangered this March is something the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) campaigned for over the past two years, since the Black Summer fires struck at the heart of already vulnerable koala populations, pushing them to the brink. When the news finally came, however, it was bittersweet.  Bitter […]

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In Conversation with Aileen Brown

Category: In Conversation

This issue, we chat to renowned printmaker Aileen Brown, whose bold, colourful works you may have seen come up at our auctions. She shows us around her studio, garden, and home; all bursting with personality (and art!), with her kittens Ronnie and Minnie in tow… Tell us a bit about yourself and your practice. I […]

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Welcoming John Brans, Leonard Joel’s Western Australia Representative Specialist

Category: Perth

We are so pleased to announce the expansion of our national representative network to Western Australia with the appointment of third generation antique dealer John Brans of Brans Antiques & Art. John Brans and his family are acknowledged as that state’s preeminent antique dealers with deep ties to private, corporate and public clients alike. John’s […]

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“Square-cut or pear-shaped these rocks don’t lose their shape…”

Category: Brisbane

When Marilyn Monroe declared that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, she knew what she was talking about. The diamond is the birthstone for April and comes first in the traditional hierarchy of precious gemstones. First discovered in India in the 4th century, diamonds were adopted for personal adornment by the Romans who believed that […]

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Norbertine von Bresslern-Roth

Category: Prints & Multiples

Austrian-born artist Norbertine von Bresslern-Roth (1891-1978) forged a path for printmaking during the first half of the 20th century. Growing up in modest circumstances, Bresslern-Roth had an appreciation early in life for animals and garden scenes, and during her career often imbued her work with their sense of beauty.  At the young age of ten, […]

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The Big Three from France: Part I

Category: Luxury

It’s not surprising that three of the world’s most successful luxury houses, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Chanel all originated in France. Regardless of fashion, the French are synonymous with a rich history, style and an egalitarian mantra that has served them well since the French revolution. These three houses are built on strong foundations. Whilst […]

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Concrete Jungles

Category: Modern Design

“Brutalism is the techno music of architecture, stark and menacing. Brutalist buildings are expensive to maintain and difficult to destroy. They can’t be easily remodelled or changed, so they tend to stay the way the architect intended. Maybe the movement has come roaring back into style because permanence is particularly attractive in our chaotic and […]

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Antiques (already) in Australia

Category: Decorative Arts

On a recent morning walk with my dog Buddy, enjoying the Autumn sunshine (the season that I think best describes Melbourne), I happened to bump into an antique dealer who was in the process of opening for the morning. We stopped and chatted, as we’ve done before, and I asked him if he intended to […]

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The ‘Verdure’ Tapestry

Category: Decorative Arts

Well-chosen furniture, art, and objets d’art are the essential elements of a fine interior, reflecting their owner’s particular taste and cultivation. But beyond these, another element not so commonly seen today is the prominent use of textiles to add a further layer of colour, texture, and aesthetic sophistication (this now being mostly confined to rugs […]

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Important Jewels: The Astrology Edition

Category: Important Jewels

A sacred talisman bestowed upon you by the position of the sun at the moment of your birth. Believed to bring protection, luck, and fortune, birthstones have mystified and intrigued generations since biblical times. Styles and fashions evolve, but the desire to enhance one’s prosperity and fate will forever remain an elusive human endeavour. We […]

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