Reviewing the Latest & Greatest upcoming auctions every week
15 Mar
Glenelg Auctions
Items from one of Melbourne’s oldest establishments The Australian Club will be among pieces to be sold from 10am Sunday March 15 by Glenelg Auction Centre 109 Learmonth Street, Portland.
Established in 1878, The Australian Club is one of nine clubs founded in Melbourne during the 19th century by English settlers.
15 Mar
Steve Graham Auctioneer
Two horses from an 1880s travelling carousel imported from England in the 1950s by South Australian Derek Williams will be a highlight of auctioning Steve Graham’s forthcoming auction from 10am on Sunday March 15 at 64 Urquhart Street, Woodend.
Apparently the carousel (complete with original steam engine) was dismantled for the journey from England and, once here, Derek and his associates had trouble re-assembling it.
They eventually found someone who had worked on travelling carousels but, because he had a criminal record, Derek refused to employ him.
13 Mar
Youngs
More Austrian Swarovski crystal is being auctioned at Young’s Auctions from 9.30am Friday March 13 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn – prior to the best parts of the collection up for grabs next week.
Headquartered in Wattens, Austria, the company was established in 1892 by Czech-born Daniel Swarovski (formerly Swartz) who died in 1956.
The Swarovski crystal range includes crystal glass sculptures and miniatures, jewellery and couture, home décor and chandeliers.
This week’s auction contains Lladro figurines, oriental vases and crystal ware.
08 Mar
Fine Arts Auctions
An historically important piece of timber from Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson’s flagship at the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar, HMS Victory, will be a major highlight of auctioneer Phillip Caldwell’s first sale for the year from 11am Sunday March 6 at 239 Wickham Road, Moorabbin.
The piece, made of solid oak, is the port side knee brace for a cathead, used as part of the anchor mechanism.
It was one of the timbers replaced during significant ship repairs about 10 years ago in time for the Trafalgar 200 celebrations and released to help pay for the work.
08 Mar
Leonard Joel
Leonard Joel will auction the Dr George Wilcox collection from 1pm Sunday March 8 at the Intercontinental Sydney Double Bay 33 Cross Street, Double Bay in Sydney as part of its Jewels and Objets D’Art sale.
The late doctor was a connoisseur of fine clocks, furniture, silver and decorative arts - particularly of English origin.
Dr Wilcox shared the collecting bug with his wife Pam – so much so that George always bought the antiques while his wife exclaimed, “George, you can’t afford that!”.
06 Mar
Youngs
The first pieces of a substantial collection of Austrian Swarovski crystal will be auctioned from 9.30am Friday March 6 at Young’s Auctions 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn – with the remainder being offered in coming weeks.
Headquartered in Wattens Austria, the company was established in 1892 by Czech-born Daniel Swarovski (formerly Swartz) who died in 1956.
His father was a glasscutter who owned a small glass factory where the young Swarovski served an apprenticeship and became skilled in the art.
01 Mar
Christian McCann Auctions
Sydney-based Peter Orlando’s collection is the highlight of Christian McCann Auctions first sale for the year.
According to auctioneer Christian McCann, this is the finest collection of French antique furniture, mirrors, chandeliers, clocks, sculpture and objets d’art to be offered in Melbourne for many years.
“I first met Peter many years ago while exhibiting at the James Johnson great Sydney antique fairs,” he said.
22 Feb
Christopher Bragg Auctions
A painting by famous 17th century Dutch artist Aert van der Neer entitled Frozen Landscape with Skaters is among a comprehensive collection of English silver and other collectibles assembled after World War I in Germany and brought to Australia about 15 years ago to be auctioned from 11am Sunday February 22 by Christopher Bragg Auctions at 719 Whitehorse Road, Mont Albert.
22 Feb
Mossgreen
Australiana collectors and dealers were well aware of the contribution made to the Australian collecting scene by the late husband and wife team Carl Gonsalves and Caressa Crouch.
During her tenure as secretary of the Australian Society, membership almost doubled.
Meeting as teenagers and together almost 40 years, the two were regulars at antique shops, markets, auctions and fairs for over 30 years.
22 Feb
Philips Auctions
A strong collection of sterling silver – the highlight of which is a Hester Bateman cruet set – should bring auction goers running for Philips Auctions first decorative arts sale for 2015.
The auction, from noon Sunday February 22 at 47 Glenferrie Road Malvern, will feature several “funky” contemporary art works by artists such as Herman Pekel, Anthony Morrison and Michael Whitehead.
Another strong attraction will be the Chinese export silver by Wing Fat from Hong Kong and Luen Wo from Shanghai – including a spirit kettle on a stand.
To the extent permitted by law, neither AAR nor the registered owner of this website is responsible for any content of any advertisements published on this website. You should contact directly the advertiser to confirm the accuracy of any details contained in any advertisement.
Copyright © 2025 Australian Auction Review (AAR)