WORKS FROM THE MALLESONS STEPHEN JACQUES COLLECTION

TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER THIS WEEKEND IN SYDNEY

On Sunday 18 May at 11am, Bonhams & Goodman will conduct an auction of artworks from the Mallesons Stephen Jaques collection. The sale will take place at Bonhams & Goodman's Waterloo rooms at 224 Young Street.  The auction of nearly 170 lots includes many collectable works by well known Australian artists.

The prominent law firm has decided to rationalise its collection in order to concentrate on a more focussed collections approach.  "Works in this auction were acquired predominantly in the 1980s and they offer an in-depth representation of young and emerging as well as the most established Australian artists of this decade," says Anne Phillips, the senior specialist who has been entrusted with cataloguing the collection.  "The diversity of the collection means that there is something that is likely to appeal to all tastes and budgets", adds Phillips.

Highlights in the auction include paintings by Leonard French, Matthew Johnson, Elwyn Lynn, Sid Long, Paul Partos, John Plapp, Jan Senbergs, Margaret Woodward and Reinis Zusters.

The collection also includes some lovely works on paper by Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, Andrew Browne, John Coburn, John Olsen, Andrew Sibley, Tim Storrier, Long Tom Tjapanangka, Ken Whisson, Brett Whiteley and Fred Williams.

The auction will commence at 11am on Sunday 18 May and the pictures can be viewed Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May from 10am to 5pm.  Viewing will also take place on sale day from 9am.

Enquiries:  Anne Phillips, +61 (0)2 9327 9900 or anne.phillips@bonhams.com

Illustrated:
Dick Watkins (born 1937
Blind Sun
Synthetic polymer paint on canvas
152 x 182.5 cm
Estimate: $12,000 - 18,00

FINE FURNITURE & DECORATIVE ARTS AND IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN HISTORICAL OBJECTS

TUESDAY 20 MAY 2008, SYDNEY

An auction of Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts together with Important Australian Historical Objects, will be conducted on Tuesday 20 May at 6pm.  The sale, which includes a very important Vietnam War Victoria Cross medal group awarded to Major Peter Badcoe (see related news item), will be conducted in the Double Bay rooms in Sydney. 

Other notable highlights include:

Lot 24 - the Burke & Wills/King Medal in the form of a brass breastplate which was presented to members of the Yandruwandha People of Coopers Creek, 1861 for Courage and Humanitarianism.  It is expected to fetch between $180,000 and 250,000. 

Lot 76 - A fine 19th century gilt bronze and Baccarat crystal chandelier in the Rococo design.  It is expected to fetch between $70,000 and $100,000.

Lot 79 - A fine pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze Rococ wall apliques in the manner of Jacques Caffieri, circa 1840 with estimates of $8,000 to $12,000.

Lot 103 - A fine 19th Century Italian micro mosaic rounded in a gilded wooden frame with estimates of $20,000 to $25,000.

Lot 104 - A bronze and ivory figure of Radha by Paul Philippe with estimates of $25,000 to $30,000.

For further information regarding the auction, contact James Hendy on +61 (0)2 8306 2203 or james.hendy@bonhams.com

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MELBOURNE FINE JEWELLERY AUCTION

MONDAY 26 MAY AT 6PM

On Monday 26 May, Bonhams & Goodman will conduct an auction of Fine Jewellery.   The strongest Melbourne offering to date, this sale offers a broad cross section of jewellery and watches from all periods.

Highlights include:

Lot 200 - A rhodonite elephant by Carl Faberge

Lot 220 - A fine white and pink diamond ring by John Calleija (centre stone a 3 carat round brilliant cut diamond with HRD certificate stating G colour and VS1 clarity)

Lot 175 - A 3.29 carat round brilliant cut solitaire diamond ring (GIA certificate stating H colour and internally flawless), and

Lot 70 - A 3.12 carat emerald cut diamond ring with IGI certificate stating I colour and SI1 clarity

There are numerous solitaire diamond rings including princess cuts, emerald cuts and an unusual 1.48 carat profile cut diamond. 

Also included is contemporary jewellery by Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Tiffany & CO. and Georg Jensen.

Some of the antique lots include a fine early Victorian Amethyst Riviere, a Russian gold bangle, a signed Art Nouveau pendant by Bonte and a diamond crescent brooch.  There is also an offering of early Australian gold jewellery including a Coolgardie Miner's Brooch.

There are many watches including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Panerai, Bvlgari, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Omega and Piaget.

Enquiries:  Patricia Sedgwick, Head of Jewellery, Melbourne, +61 (0)3 8530 3900 or patti.sedgwick@bonhams.com

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