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Framed photographic art of 19th century Ming Dynasty style Chinese porcelain. In near 3D images.
A rare find.
Something interesting to think about.
Captain James Cook was 9 years old when this rare publication was printed.
History is so fascinating ✨
Original hand coloured copper engravings by Elizabeth Blackwell 1737.
‘A Curious Herbal’ was published between 1737 and 1739.
The book contained the first illustrations of many odd-looking, unknown plants from the New World.
Elizabeth Blackwell (nee Blachrie) was among the first women to achieve fame as a botanical illustrator.
She was born in Aberdeen in about 1700, but moved to London after she married.
She undertook an ambitious project to raise money to pay her husband’s debts and release him from debtors’ prison.
Her project was a book called ‘A Curious Herbal’.
She learned that physicians required a reference book which documented the medicinal qualities of plants and herbs.
In order to develop the publication she examined and drew specimens of plants available in the Chelsea Physic Garden.
Sir Hans Sloane provided financial support to publish
‘A Curious Herbal’.
Elizabeth Blackwell is notable for being one of the first botanical artists to personally etch and engrave her own designs.
This saved the expense of hiring a professional engraver.
In total, the enterprise took Blackwell six full years to complete and in the end she was able to release her husband from prison.
One of my favourite women in world history ✨
A Recent Sale of Eighteen ‘Elizabeth Blackwells’
Yet to be professionally photgraphed, these are iPhone photos.
Elizabeth Blackwell (nee Blachrie) was among the first women to achieve fame as a botanical illustrator. She was born in Aberdeen in about 1700, but moved to London after she married. She undertook an ambitious project to raise money to pay her husband’s debts and release him from debtors’ prison.
Picasso Rare publication by Cercle d’ Art, Paris 1961
I recently contacted my friend and European art supplier and have purchased his latest find of Picasso’s. Unframed limited edition lithographs Printed in France 1961 73 cm x 58 cm Remaining at half my retail price, as all of my art and furniture since closing June 2025. I have a handful remaining from my previous shipment some years ago. The first five group shots are coming soon… Message me for availability. Note: a few are double sided, but same price.
Mid 20th Century American Made Ebonised and Polished Brass Easel
After many years enjoying this easel in my apartment, I’ve decided to finally sell. However I can’t remember so many that expressed interest, apologies. Photos in my showroom 2018, when first in my pre renovated apartment then in my entrance the past few years. Has done me well. Note, everything on my un restored apartment photo has since sold, art, farmhouse table and dining chairs, chinoiserie Deco clock, except the 18th century yew-wood table, see on my website. I’ve always used my home, then apartment as showrooms. Attractive lines with soft black tones and softened shine to the brass The easel stands gracefully in the corner with your art placed, complimenting your painting, not competing. Placed today is a rare foggy Buckmaster with hints of green on the grasses’ edge H.170cm W.65cm D.56cm AA2047
A few pieces from my private collection, reduced to under 50% of their value.
Over the past few years since selling our family home and sizing down to an apartment, I’ve sold much of my private collection. Some I sold long before I moved, and since I moved, that’s progression and continually upgrading my surroundings. These are a few pieces I’ve reduced to under 50% of their value. Now in my warehouse and only a small display area for private viewings, I’ve made the decision to let a lot go, even the rest of my private collection Before I moved shop in June, I even sold my complete Draakestein collection, ten in total went back to the UK, as much of my stock has over the decades, as dealing in rare items there’s always an international demand. Note: the surrounding pieces and art in my home and showroom have all sold, even the ceramics!! The very long French buffet below the Atamja painting, the farmhouse table, harlequin set of country chippendale chairs and pair of bog-oak side chairs all sold within weeks of placing onto the market. Also the Besler 1613 and olive wood wine table in bedroom. An exciting enamelled mixed media on canvas – 2012. By Ngurah Atamja 200 cm x 300 Late 18th Century French chestnut and oak armoire 1780 – 1800 H: 7’ 4” – 223 cm W: 4’ 10” – 147 cm D: 1’ 9” – 54 cm A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table – H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm Last quarter 19th Century French serpentine rosewood sideboard. H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm 19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase. Fantastic overall colour and patination. C.1840 H.226cm W.146cm D.56cm
An exceptional late 19th Century Chinese export hand carved four panelled chinoiserie black laquered folding screen.
Happily selling this screen on consignment for a customer I’ve worked with over the past few years. So No GST! Beautifully carved precious stones, including Jade, Ivory, and marble. H. 183cm W. 164cm The right screen on a wall can look better than a lot of terribly expensive contemporary art. Far more unique and individual. Would look amazing hanging spotlighted, take a look on my website, type “Chinese screen” to see the last four panel screen I sold, posted under media, looks outstanding when hung well. I have a professional picture hanger to recommend if you need one.
Unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family.
Playing with newly painted display wall in warehouse. Was like a child entering a lolly shop after being locked out for months!!!!
SOLD the first positioned English oak low dresser within hours of display set.
So yay!
While I’m here until my final departure from retail over the next year or less, I’ll enjoy creating displays and selling the main item or at times the entire display.
Something I’ve worked on a lot over the years. Create the look and it sells itself ✨
I’m about to frame the majority of these rare 19th century hand coloured palm family botanicals.
Unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family.
Finished by hand in watercolour.
“Calamus”
50cm x 34cm unframed.
Mali Moir, Hypotype, Cape Warthog ‘THE RED LIST’.
THE RED LIST
Phacochoerus aethiopicus aethiopicus IUCN Extinct
Charcoal on cotton canvas
My friend Mali Moir produced these masterpieces in 2017 and had The Metro Gallery representing her.
I was at the opening with a few close friends, was a great evening.
Prior to the opening I had been in re dressing Dee and Peter’s beautiful homes walls. I had the pleasure seeing Mali create these in her home, so when I saw their wall space, I already knew which two would be perfect, so SOLD!
A rare collection of 18th – 19th century floral hand coloured copper engravings.
The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed, is an illustrated publication which began in 1787.
The longest running botanical magazine, it is widely referred to by the subsequent name Curtis’s Botanical Magazine.
Each of the issues contains a description, in formal yet accessible language, and is renowned for featuring the work of two centuries of botanical illustrators
Many plants received their first publication on the pages, and the description given was enhanced by the keenly detailed illustrations.
24 x 15xm
Botanicals & Charcoals by Mali Moir
Visiting some of my favourite customers recently, I enjoyed seeing art I sold them a few years ago.
(First four Mali’s) Mali came to see them in place 2018, so posted her with two of them.
The exceptional “Lotus’s” are also by Mali Moir, her attention to detail on another level!
Gracie Pwerl Morton – Bush Plum Dreaming, I sold from my living room wall, as I still do!
Silver mixed media with resting puti bronze, purchased two pieces from the same artist while overseas, the other remains in my apartment.
Thought I’d share these photos.
SOLD
Sold this beautiful vintage/retro pastel nude of a reclining woman. I hadn’t posted before, too much to do sometimes.
I really love this painting. Great focus on her beauty and form, with perfect highlights and shading. Also the slightly damaged frame and mount.
I’ve sold dozens of nudes over the decades. Surprisingly the majority to women. I understand as the shape of a woman is one of the most beautiful sights in our amazing world.
I’ve also sold a few male nudes, one to a woman, the others to men.
More random shots of the main intention today, photographing the Caravaggio ✨
Russell Winnell will have the photos ready for me soon.
20th century pastel of Caravaggio’s Medusa 1597.
Such a fascinating painter. Love his work.
Above an 18th century English oak low dresser. Exceptional is a perfect word for this piece.
Some of my unframed 17th – 20th century hand coloured copper and woodblock engravings and coloured lithographs.
19th century hand coloured lithographs of palm family.
Elizabeth Blackwell, hand coloured copper engravings 1735.
19th century F.E. Hiscocks & Co’s Atlas of the Counties and Districts of Victoria 1874.
20th century Japanese watercolours on cardboard.
Orbis Terrarum Veteribus 1720.
19th century Dutch, Charte Von Australian 1812.
19th century Italian costume prints, from Schiersee by Whalen 1843.
Rare coloured lithographs of, Aladdin, Goody Two Shoes & Yellow Drarf.
Rare Japanese watercoloured botanical woodblock prints, early 20th century.
Rare Picasso prints, Paris 1956.
“Lest we forget”
Remembering our ANZACS, for the sacrifices of those who have died and been injured in conflict, should not be forgotten and that their service should be honored and remembered.
We live in a blessed country, full of opportunity to anyone willing to give it a good crack! Thanks to those soldiers that lay their lives down for us, so we could all have good, safe lives, with every opportunity, compared to many other countries around the world…
As I did moving here with absolutely nothing, aged 17 to start a new life, created four beautiful children, built a successful business and have had a great life, even better now after all these years 🙏