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Martin Tighe’s entry to the 2012 Archibald prize at the art gallery of NSW, Sydney
Subject Brian Bourke, distinguished Melbourne barrister, over 50 years at the Victorian bar.
Barrister in over 55 murder trials including Ronald Ryan’s in 1966.
49 cm x 43 cm
“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
Mid 19th Century indicator map of London
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 – 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 – 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.
Hyacinthus VIII “Hortvs, Nitdissimis Omnem Per Nnvm Svperbiens/Floribvs”
Published by Cristoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg. Copper engraving with original hand colour.
1750 – 1786
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
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)
‘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
Botanical, Scientific & Natural History Artist
Limited edition botanical prints of original watercolour 200/200
2000
21 cm x 29.7 cm
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 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
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
Pewter mug
‘Gideon Haigh’
Australian Journalist
by Martin Tighe
2013 Archibald Entry
Acrylic on board
45 cm x 52 cm