Leonard Joel in South Yarra, Victoria | Auction house

Leonard Joel

Locality: South Yarra, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9826 4333

Address: 333 Malvern Road 3141 South Yarra, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.leonardjoel.com.au

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25.01.2022 Throughout history the kaleidoscopic quality of precious opal has enchanted and intrigued. Derived from the word opalus meaning ‘to see change of colour, opals have been admired and collected by various historical figures including Mark Antony, Napoleon, Queen Victoria and Andy Warhol. . Roman scholar Pliny the Elder described the precious gems writing In them you shall see the living fire of ruby, the glorious purple of amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald, all glitter...ing together in an incredible light. This transcendental play of colour has provoked various cultures to attribute the stone with magical and supernatural powers. The ancient Greeks believed opal could provide the wearer with foresight and prophecy, whilst the Romans saw it as a token of hope. . Some exceptional opal jewellery is on offer at the upcoming Fine Jewels & Timepieces auction on Monday the 21st of September. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #opal #finejewels #opalring See more

23.01.2022 Auction Tonight: Fine Art . Place your final bids and join us tonight at 6pm for Fine Art, a live auction hosted by John Albrecht and Olivia Fuller. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #fineart

23.01.2022 We love this serene landscape by Rupert Bunny, lot 6 of tomorrow evening’s Fine Art auction. . Browse the catalogue online, and place your absentee bids, register for telephone bidding, or participate live online through Invaluable, now with buyer’s premium parity across all options. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #rupertbunny #fineart

22.01.2022 Naturally coloured diamonds are extremely rare, accounting for only 1% of all diamonds mined. With high fire and an enchanting hue, yellow diamonds have become some of the most sought after gemstones in the world. . The colour of a yellow diamond occurs naturally due to the existence of nitrogen atoms in place of pure carbon within the crystal lattice. These trace impurities act to selectively absorb blue light and transmit a yellow tint. A diamond containing higher amounts o...f nitrogen will show a stronger colour of yellow, often graded as a fancy intense or vivid hue. . Elegantly set with a border of white round brilliant cut diamonds, this stunning radiant cut rhombus is accompanied by GIA certification grading it to be Natural Fancy Intense Yellow. . Auction: Fine Jewels & Timepieces, 21 September #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #finejewels #yellowdiamonds #naturalfancyintenseyellow See more

21.01.2022 Discovered at Leonard Joel: a beautiful armoire, pictured here in its new setting - the Parlour at @stamfordpark . Interior design by @brahmanperera @lillie_thompson .... #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions See more

21.01.2022 Live & Open for Bidding: A Little Luxury . A Little Luxury presents a collection of vintage handbags and accessories from some of the world’s leading designers including Dior, Chanel, Celine, Hermès and more. . This is a timed online sale, with bidding through our online bidding partner, Invaluable. Bidding closes at 6pm on 28 September.... . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #luxury #dior #diorbackpack See more

20.01.2022 Luxury . Our November Luxury auction presents a collection like no other. Taking place in two sessions, it is our largest Luxury collection to date, and offers handbags and accessories from the world’s most celebrated design houses. The sale includes extremely rare limited edition pieces, both vintage and new. . Browse the full catalogue online now, and view Session I in person this weekend at our South Yarra sale room. (No appointment necessary, however please be aware tha...t there may be wait times as we take care not to exceed building visitor limits.) . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #luxury #vintageluxury #hermes #hermesbirkin #hermeskelly See more

18.01.2022 The sleek black ceramic Laureato, with an intricately patterned dial and easy to read luminous indicators and hands, is an elegant new addition to the Girard-Perregaux range. . Discover this timepiece and more in person this weekend at our Fine Jewels & Timepieces viewing in Melbourne, or browse the full collection online now. . Lot 132... A Girard-Perregaux Laureato Wristwatch Automatic movement, 42mm diameter Estimate: $4,000-6,000 . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #girardperregaux #girardperregauxlaureato See more

18.01.2022 Cameo carving is an interesting technique dating back to Ancient Greece in the 3rd Century BC; the raised relief image is revealed by carefully carving a piece of material with a flat plane where two contrasting colours meet, removing all of the top colour except the image. . Conch shells, found 90-100 feet below the water's surface in the Caribbean, the Bahamas and off the coast of East Africa are most commonly used by cameo cutters in Italy - the likely origin of this parti...cular piece. Only a small proportion of shells meet the criteria to be suitable for cameos; they must be flawless with two distinct layered colours. . Cameos often depict Graeco-Roman deities; this particular piece features a portrait of Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine - or Bacchus as adopted by the Romans. We thought him only fitting to feature this holiday season! . Pictured: A shell cameo brooch/pendant depicting Dionysus in a 15ct gold frame, sold for $750 in The Thursday Auction . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #cameo #cameocarving See more

18.01.2022 Entries Invited . Leonard Joel boasts the largest and longest running auction jewellery marketplace in Australia. We are now consigning solitaire diamonds, coloured gems, signed pieces of jewellery and timepieces for upcoming auctions. . If you’re holding on to a piece, or collection, that you no longer need and are thinking of selling, please get in touch to arrange a complimentary consultation with one of our specialists.... . Pictured: An amazing platinum and diamond bracelet, circa 1930, sold for $187,500 . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #jewels See more

17.01.2022 A little Monday interior design inspiration... Another Leonard Joel piece that made its way to @stamfordpark is this intricate burl wood cabinet, that now beautifully displays items collected on overseas travels, small artworks, and a set of china (incidentally also discovered at our auctions). . Interior design by @brahmanperera @lillie_thompson .... #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #discoveredatleonardjoel See more

15.01.2022 A surreal Modern Design moment with an anthropomorphic ‘Nemo’ chair by Fabio Novembre and a Murano frosted glass flower vase. . Browse the full catalogue online now and join us at the viewing in person this weekend. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #moderndesign #fabionovembre #fabionovembrenemo #muranoglass

14.01.2022 Auction Tonight: Fine Jewels & Timepieces . Place your final bids for tonight’s auction, taking place at 5pm. We invite you to place your absentee bids, register for telephone bidding or participate live online through Invaluable. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #finejewels #mourningring #onyx #sardonyx

13.01.2022 In the 2001-02 racing season, Robert Dickerson was offered the artist in residence position at the well regarded Moonee Valley Racing Club, marking the creation of this piece ‘Punter in the Green Jacket’. Robert had a lifelong passion for punting, and used his first payment from the sale of a painting to bet on a winning horse. The impact of this work is immediate; crisp blues reflect the clean air and early morning, while deep lush greens depict the perfectly manicured tra...ck, on which stands a cluster of figures next to a sprightly horse awaiting its next race. In the foreground, a punter beams at the viewer, with a weariness in his eyes, revealing a life-long commitment to the sport. Lot 21 Robert Dickerson (1924-2015) Punter in the Green Jacket Estimate: $35,000-45,000 Fine Art, Auction 1 Dec Viewing this weekend in Melbourne . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #fineart #robertdickerson See more

13.01.2022 A beautiful living room nook by @katechallisinteriors featuring an incredible Fornasetti lamp sourced at Leonard Joel. . We welcome Kate as our guest selector for @beyondblueofficial this week, head over to our stories to see her picks from our auctions. . @sharyncairns... Artworks pictured: Pacquita Maher’s painting East of the Sun, West of the Moon, Valerie Sparks’ The Organisation of the View and Armand Guillaumin’s The Bouchardon Mill, Crozant. #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #fornasetti See more

10.01.2022 Our October ‘Decorative Arts and Asian Art, Including Tribal Artefacts’ auction promises to be an ambitious curatorial adventure. Spanning the BCE through to early 20th Century design, this auction features antiquities from the Roman and Byzantian empires, African tribal artefacts, historical Chinese ceramics, Japanese studio ceramics, 18th and 19th Century Continental interiors and Art Deco pieces. . Catalogue online soon. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #decorativeart #asianart

07.01.2022 Kicking off our 2021 Thursday Auctions with this bright beach scene by Dorothy Braund, lot 3002 of tomorrow’s auction. . Dorothy Braund exerted a great deal of influence on the Modernist art scene in Melbourne, and inspired by her travels overseas in the 1960s, this is a classic example of her excellent rendering of the human figure and the iconic beach scene. Her works on paper have become increasingly popular with collectors, with Leonard Joel setting a record price for... a work on paper by the artist last year, for $11,045 (IBP). . Browse the full Thursday Auction at the link below, or join us at the viewing today at our South Yarra saleroom until 7pm tonight. https://auctions.leonardjoel.com.au/cust/searchresults.asp . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #dorothybraund

06.01.2022 Modern Design . Our November Modern Design auction presents fantastic mid century furniture, lighting and more by the world’s leading designers including Antonio Citterio, Jean Nouvel, Walter Burley Griffin, Clement Meadmore, Mario Bellini, and more. The sale also includes the Geoffrey Hatty collection, highlighting many excellent examples of Australian design. . Browse the catalogue online now, and join us in person for the viewing this weekend. (No appointment necessary, ...however please be aware that there may be wait times as we take care not to exceed visitor limits within the building.) . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #moderndesign #jeanprouve See more

05.01.2022 We are honored to present a collection of works by Wes Walters, one of the leading Australian portrait painters of his time, as part of this Thursday's Art Salon auction. . Throughout his career, Walters created over two hundred portraits of Australians from all walks of life including musicians, politicians, academics and artists. One of his most prominent portraits was of Dr. Joseph Brown, Australia’s greatest art collector and mentor to the arts community, painted in 1983.... This painting, seen here as the second image, is now in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, located at the entrance of the Joseph Brown Collection room. During the creation of this work, Walters produced many studies of Brown including this ‘Portrait of Joseph Brown’, a highlight in our upcoming auction. . Read more at the link in our bio. . Second Image: Dr Joseph Brown, 1983, Wes Walters National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne The Joseph Brown Collection. Presented through the NGV Foundation by Dr Joseph Brown AO OBE, Honorary Life Benefactor, 2004 Courtesy of the artist's estate . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #weswalters See more

05.01.2022 Take a tour through our September Fine Art collection, featuring traditional and contemporary artworks by Australian and international artists including Garry Shead, Arthur Boyd, Donald Friend, David Boyd, Mirka Mora, Emily Kame Kngwarreye and more. . Browse the full collection online, or contact us to arrange a virtual viewing in real time with one of our specialists. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #fineart

04.01.2022 We are thrilled to host the @artsprojectaust Virtual Gala auction, to celebrate the organisation's artists and the work they make every year - even in 2020, from home. Leonard Joel is a long-term partner of Arts Project Australia, a creative social enterprise that supports artists with intellectual disabilities, promotes their work and advocates for their inclusion in contemporary art practice. . Browse and bid on over 200 artworks through our website, with 100% of every winn...ing bid going directly to the artists; all fees have been waived for this auction, including buyer's premium. . Pictured: Lot 31, Samraing Chea (Cambodian, born 1995), He Sleeps With His Hat Behind a Cactus in the Western Desert 2019 Estimate: $420-$500 . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #artsprojectaustralia See more

03.01.2022 We are back! . Join us this Thursday 21 January for our first auction of 2021, featuring a collection of furniture, jewels, art and collectables. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions

02.01.2022 Our ‘Hoof and Antler’ vase by Melbourne artist @katerohde adorning our South Yarra entrance . Of this unique piece, Kate says it draws on the Rococo decorative arts, exploring the curvaceous excess of the period. Created in resin using gravity and rotational casting techniques, it features a curious menagerie of plant motifs inspired by scenes from natural history engravings of the same era. . Leonard Joel is back open in Melbourne and Sydney, and we look forward to welco...ming you to our 2021 auctions. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #katerohde See more

02.01.2022 We are pleased to present our final Collector's Auction for the year, taking place on 7 December at 12pm, at our Sydney saleroom. The collection presents a diverse range of Decorative Arts, artworks, and a collection of rare pocket watches. The auction also offers significant works from the collection of Sir George and Lady Proud, the collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, and a collection from the historic cottage Swanton (built 1827). Join us at the viewing in Sydney, or browse the catalogue online now: https://auctions.leonardjoel.com.au/cust/searchresults.asp#

01.01.2022 Auction Today: Scandinavian Design . We love this extremely fun sheepskin armchair in the manner of Flemming Lassen, one of two available (lots 29 & 30). Browse the full catalogue and place your bids now, and join us online at 5pm for the auction. . #leonardjoel #leonardjoelauctions #scandinaviandesign #moderndesign #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturymodern