Weinman – “Persicaria” (804) – 1736 “Persicaria” A print by Johann Wilhelm Weinman from “Phytanthoza Icongraphia. The first botanical work to use colour printed mezzotint successfully. This process was so expensive and labour intensive, the process was not repeated for several decades. One of the finest examples of printed botanical works available. 1736 54 cm x 42 cm
AAADA Melbourne Antiques Fair 24-28th April 2013 AAADA Melbourne Antiques Fair 24 – 28th April 2013 Held at the Royal Exhibition Building, one of the world’s oldest remaining exhibition pavilions and is World Heritage listed. The AAADA Fair offers for sale the finest and most diverse range of fine art and antiques in one place, at one time, in Melbourne. The AAADA fairs are Australia’s only international quality shows. They are fully vetted for authenticity and backed by the reputation of Australia’s finest antique and art dealers.
David Rabb – CGW134471/4 David Rabb – 1914 -1995 A drawing of a nude. Signed. Studied in New York in the 1930’s. Art Master at Scots College and Knox Grammar. Art tutor for Brett Whiteley.
David Rabb – CGW134471/3 David Rabb – 1914-1995 A drawing of a nude. Signed. Studied in New York in the 1930’s. Art Master at Scots College and Knox Grammar. Art tutor for Brett Whiteley.
Trew – “Hyacinthus VIII” – 1750 – CGW134463/9 Hyacinthus VIII “Hortvs, Nitdissimis Omnem Per Nnvm Svperbiens/Floribvs” Published by Cristoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg. Copper engraving with original hand colour. 1750 – 1786
Weinman – Phytanthoza Icongraphia 1736 – CGW381530 Johann Wilhelm Weinman ‘Phytanthoza Icongraphia’. The first botanical work to use colour printed mezzotint successfully. This process was so expensive and labour intensive, the process was not repeated for several decades. One of the finest examples of printed botanical works available. 1736 54 cm x 42 cm
East India Islands by Thomas Brown – 1810 – CDS701 Attractive map of South East Asia, showing the northern part of New Holland, with de Wit’s Land, Van Diemen’s Land, Arnhem’s Land and Carpentaria marked. Copperplate engraving, original hand colouring, fine condition.Edinburgh 1810 32 cmx 36 cm (plate line)
Carmel Jenkin – Dejected – 2013 ‘Dejected’ Ink on canvas ‘When I work with ink on canvas my images become much more detailed. Tools of the trade to the left. I’m always more captivated by the side profiles and keeping a blackened face.’ Carmel Jenkin 2013 56 cm x 89 xm More of Carmel’s work can be found on her Facebook Page.
Mali Moir (unframed collection) – 2000 Mali Moir Botanical, Scientific & Natural History Artist Limited edition botanical prints of original watercolour 200/200 2000 21 cm x 29.7 cm
Bivalubus (Shells) Chonchology (framed collection) – 1668 – CGW134489-7-35 One of the earliest published books dedicated to the subject of chonchology (etching and engraving) 1668
A rare mid 19th Century Chinese export Chinoiserie iron-red and blue dragon pattern part dinner service – CCS1648 A rare mid 19th Century Chinese export Chinoiserie iron-red and blue transfer-printed dragon pattern, part dinner service, having several English copies with Pseudo Chinese marks. The dinner set has an interesting twist! Would have had several pieces broken, the wealthy owner must have taken the originals to say, the Staffordshire factory and had the set re-built. Chinese Export/Staffordshire Sold as a set 9 soup bowls, 3 vegetable servers, 1 Tureen
Services Sourcing If you are searching for something in particular that we do not currently have in stock, we are more than happy to search for it. Given our 40 years of networking, we have been able to establish an impressive list of contacts worldwide. With this, we have the capacity to source almost any piece of furniture, art or decorative item. You are more than welcome to visit the shop and discuss your interests with Jamie, otherwise you could contact him via 9824 8551 – 0415 555 998 or jamie@allpress-antiques.com.au
Martin Tighe – Martin’s entry to the 2013 Archibald Prize ‘Gideon Haigh’ Australian Journalist by Martin Tighe 2013 Archibald Entry Acrylic on board 45 cm x 52 cm
Silver mixed media painting on canvas with bronze resting in the centre – AA1849 Silver mixed media painting on canvas with bronze resting in the centre Pind Kongklom 2013 150 cm x 145 cm