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GOODBYE WINTER


ceramic portrait bust of a young woman by Johannes Hedegaard (1915–1999), produced by Royal Copenhagen circa 1960. The figure is modelled in brown matt slip, with a contrasting glossy polychrome glazed headscarf decorated in triangular geometric motifs. The base carries the Royal Copenhagen factory mark together with Hedegaard’s inscribed signature. L 19cm W 11cm H 32cm $1,265 CHINEUR ANTIQUES

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AAADA ANTIQUES & ART FAIR MELBOURNE

Antique gold and opal bracelet, the articulated band in yellow gold, the clasp set with five opals alternated between five old European cut diamonds, with an engraved scalloped tab. English c. 1860. $9,500 ANNE SCHOFIELD ANTIQUES

A fine George III sterling silver 4 piece ribbed body tea & coffee service, London 1815/16 by Joseph Angell. $4,950 ABBOTT’S ANTIQUES

Portrait: Moda Operandi

Dolphin oil lamp, Wedgwood, England circa 1775. $9,500 ETRURIA ANTIQUES GALLERY

Victorian silver collar, consisting of double belcher links separated by graduating rows of polished beads, forming the borders, fastening with original ring clasp. 59.16grams, L 48cm, c.1890. $2,250 RUTHERFORD

Interior: GP & J Baker’s latest collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces

Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboard with Chinese scene, circa 1760. D 40cm H 93cm W 58cm. $1,600  WESTBURY ANTIQUES 

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Rare Antique 9ct Yellow Gold New South Wales Rugby League Medalc.1923. $1,450 CHILTON’S ANTIQUES AND JEWELLERY

Adelaide Perry (Aust., 1891–1973).
[Lane Cove River, Woolwich, NSW]
1964. Oil on board, signed and dated by Adelaide Perry lower right, artist’s name and address in pencil and annotation in ink in various hands verso, 25.2 x 35.5cm. Cracking to upper and lower edges. Framed. Provenance: Lloyd Rees estate. $7,500 JOSEF LEBOVIC GALLERY

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Interior:  Georgie Shepherd | Photography: Jenah Piwanski | Styling: Maz Mis via Belle

MORTIMER MENPES
Australian 1855-1938
A FAMILY IN KASHMIR, circa 1890.
Signed lower right
Oil on panel in original frame
Image: 21.5 x 26.5cm Framed: 36 x 41.5cm
$24,500 
PETER WALKER FINE ART 

Royal Hotel, Ferntree Gully Victoria
Tibbitts, William
c.1890
Watercolour
26 cm x 40 cm 
$8,800
CHRISTOPHER DAY GALLERY

Interior: Georgie Shepherd | Photography: Jenah Piwanski | Styling: Maz Mis via Belle

Johann Loetz Witwe / Moritz Hacker – Mounted ‘Papillon’ Vase

A fine & rare Art Nouveau iridescent glass vase of dimpled bottle form with frilled rim. Decor from Loetz’s ‘Crete Papillon‘ series of green glass with iridescent oil spotting. The silvered metal mounts, in the form of delicate fruit & foliage, created by Austrian metal worker / silversmith Moritz Hacker. Unsigned. Polished pontil mark. Bohemian, circa 1900. $6,945 UNE BELLE CHOSE BY CURIUM

Interior: Photography: Traianos Pakioufakis via Belle

PRINTZ, Neil; KING-NERO, Sally et al. The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné. Volume 4 : Paintings and Sculptures late 1974 – 1976. $350 DOUGLAS STEWART FINE BOOKS

Interior: Oliver Mark Interiors Photography @hannahpuechmarin Styling @wholeheartedstudio

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TOUR
Friday 3 – Saturday 5 October, Camden, Taralga & Goulburn
HISTORIC HOUSES ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

REGIONAL RESTORATION

‘Regional Restoration’ offers a long weekend in regional NSW exploring the historic homesteads and buildings of some of our HHA Members.
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TALK
Thursday, 9 October, Melbourne
CERAMICS AND GLASS CIRCLE OF AUSTRALIA

SÈVRES IN THE KING’S PRIVATE APARTMENTS AT VERSAILLES.

This lecture focuses on how Sèvres porcelain was used as royal interior decoration in the King’s private apartments at Versailles.
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TALK
Monday, 20 October, Sydney
CERAMICS COLLECTORS SOCIETY

SÈVRES PORCELAIN LECTURE BY JOHN WHITEHEAD

A forty-five minute illustrated talk on early 19th-century Sèvres porcelain by John Whitehead as part of his Australian lecture tour.
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THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

DOUGLAS STEWART FINE BOOKS

A large and highly decorative French table globe from the mid-eighteenth century, rich ingeographical detail that includes the voyages and discoveries of French, English, Dutch and Russian explorers.

READ ON IN THE 2025 AAADA MELBOURNE CATALOGUE

2025 AAADA CATALOGUE

This catalogue offers insightful articles, a directory of our members and service providers, along with a glimpse into the exceptional antiques and artworks found at the recent fair in Melbourne.
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