Lansell Road 2012.
Lansell Road 2012
Photographer: Russell Winnell, 2012
Bedroom Pair Englemann botanicals C.1830 and a Draakestein 1686 above the chest
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Brighton Home 2012.
Architect Robert Simeoni
Styling Jamie Allpress
Photos Russell Winnell
Good friends of ours recently completed their wonderful modern home, I asked them if I could borrow the house for a day and add a little of my own styling. I felt it went well, the final photos will be offered to an appropriate publication as I feel the general public should be shown just how easy it is to make your home interior more individual. It’s important to be a little different from everyone else, make your home interesting and a talking point!
Elwood on the Canal 2009.
In 2009, a customer was selling their home in Elwood and asked me to dress it up for the viewing. It was an interesting Art Deco home on the canal.
The process was quite simple, I removed ninety percent of their furniture and items, retaining their sofas. The carpet was removed, the floors polished and the walls were repainted. Then I looked over the property to decide on the best pieces of stock to dress their home. One good truck load and few strong men and everything was in place.
The agents loved it and the house was sold successfully.
This is one of the services I provide.
A Day in the Life of a Dealer in Antiques.
A Day in the Life of a Dealer in Antiques
Jamie Allpress – by Carolyn McDowall – The Culture Concept Circle
“Every now and then my long-term customers receive a nice surprise, something they purchased in the 1970s, say an English oak dresser that broke their bank at $500 is now retailing for between $20,000 to $30,000. These experiences make my business very satisfying.
The next day, on my way in to the shop, I have an appointment to advise on placing furniture and art with a leading decorator in a wonderful home that is still a blank canvas”.
Pierre Vandel – Paris – Polished brass and bevelled glass display shelves.
Not for sale – Sharing this beautiful item from my home.
The old Green or Blue Trick?
I like the green vase more, but think the blue suits?
I suppose I’m lucky to have such a decision to make!
Decorative 19th Century Lilac English Salt Glaze Jug
A wonderful antique English jug or pitcher from the mid 1800s.
with a stippled lilac background, a wide spout, reeded handle, and grapes with vines and bows in relief on the surround.
My best guess is Samuel Alcock of Cobridge, Staffordshire, whose pottery produced beautiful molded jugs.
H.18cm
W.11cm
D.14cm
Below is a wonderful article written and published by my beautiful friend Carolyn McDowall, passed away 2019.
She created the culture concept circle
Jamie Allpress of Allpress Antiques at Malvern in Melbourne, enjoys collecting charming ceramic jugs, which were originally created to hold liquid.
I share his passion, especially for well-shaped jugs that can be used to hold fresh flowers stylishly.
A little rearranging in rear room of shop
Rearranging my showroom is always a pleasurable experience. Bringing new pieces of stock into the mix, moving something, replacing a mirror with art, changing the ceramics etc…
Period oak furniture, English country furniture, 16th Century English oak coffer, French provincial furniture, 19th Century Chinese screen, Armoire, Coffee table, Early 18th Century English oak dresser base,Pewter, Green majolica, Italian majolica, 18th Century corner cabinet, Masons, Country oak wine tables x 7, Dough bin, Petrin, Elizabeth Blackwell, Martin Tighe, Windsor armchair, Ceramic jugs, 19th Century landscapes, 19th Century french gilt mirror and more in the back room of shop…
Jim and Judiths French Marble Statue
Recently when returning a wine table I had restored for a couple, I noticed a beautiful 19th century French marble female statue.
Jim’s 88, he told me this was his first purchase aged 12. Jim’s equally wonderful wife Judith is 80.
Every time I visit them I learn more fascinating stories of their lives together, true romantics indeed.
Gives me a lot of hope, that’s for sure.
They have a fantastic collection of 18th-19th century furniture, art and ceramics.
Jim then showed me Norman Lindsay and Streeton watercolours he had purchased before they were famous.
It’s always nice going to customers homes that have a good eye for art and furniture.
I’ve sold them several pieces, including this 18th century English figured walnut writing bureau and 18th century English country oak chest of drawers.
My son Charlie and his girlfriend Victoria helped me deliver recently, I wanted them to see true romance still alive after around 60 years of marriage.
Such a wonderful business to be in. So many beautiful, fascinating people I meet daily…
Using interesting, unusual fruits and vegetables in my displays, rather than floral.
These natural shapes and colours blend with period furniture so well, whereas bright loud flowers can take the attention away from the piece or entire display.
Well, that’s how I see the scheme of things…
These are ‘Buddha’s Hand’
From East Asia.
They sit so well on 18th-19th century English pewter chargers and compliment my beautiful 18th century English country oak chest of drawers.
As well as the Mid 17th century hand coloured copper engraving ’pseudo struthium’ by Basil Besler 1640 (above).
Loving my time spent creating displays in my showroom.
18th Century English country oak and walnut X-banded chest of drawers AA2128
The rectangular walnut x-banded oak top, above two short, then three long walnut x-banded, cock-beaded drawers, having brass stuart-drop handles.
Resting on the original high shaped bracket feet.
Good overall faded colour and patination.
1780-1800
H.1m W.95.5cm D.53cm
A delightful last quarter 19th century French chinoiserie design gilt and mother of pearl inlaid table
The serpentine shaped tilt top, retaining the original rear brass catch. Above an ebonised and gilt decorated support column, resting on shaped out-swept legs.
Still to be cleaned up, old chips black wax filled and coloured over.
H.71cm
D.50cm
W.40cm
A contemporary Japanese style occasional table.
H.54.5cm Dia.61cm
Any contemporary pieces I have in my apartment, I also sell in my showroom.
Refer to my article
https://allpressinc.com/product/allpress-apartment-photographed-by-russell-winnell/
‘Chandelier D’or’ watercolour on paper 2019 Mali Moir
73 x 79cm
Brachychiton bidwillii
(scientific plant name)
Zoom in on her perfect details.
An exceptional watercolour by Mali Moir.
In my opinion one of Australia’s most exceptional versatile artists. From botanicals to charcoals to portraits in any medium.
It’s always wonderful working with and selling for her
VIDEO: Window display – Japanese Imari floor vase – decorative Imari chargers and plates.
A contemporary Japanese Ginkgo leaf occasional table, with two 20th century Japanese export painted glass vases.
A decorative geometric metal coffee/side table
The glass top, resting on gold painted, overlapping circular cast metal base.
H.54cm
Dia.46cm
A decorative overlapping circle coffee table.
The glass top, resting on a gold painted, overlapping circle cast metal base.
H.40cm Dia.90cm
A rare early 19th Century Dutch/Flemish Bronze two tier Electrolier of large proportions
This was originally made to house candles.
Each shaped branch lifts out to place the lit candle into. (Note: even though now wired, they still are removable, slightly)
The top having soldiers playing flutes, above the first row of smaller branches, having individually carved maidens watching over the room.
The second row having large Sunflower heads carved to the top and dolphins to the centre, as above.
All slotted into the bold turned central support, terminating in a detailed finial.
Cleaned and completely rewired to Australian standards.
Now cleverly wired to house electric globes.
1890 – 1910
H: 1m Diameter: 95 cm excluding cup and chain.
All chandeliers can be extended and hung to desired height.