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With The Scream setting a world
wide record a few weeks ago
and so many records being set,
it seems as though the world of
collecting will continue to break
records for many years to come.
Collecting silver, art, furniture and
ceramics is the ultimate in alternative investments. If you are a collector
in South Africa you are spoilt for choice this winter as the
National Antiques Faire puts forward the best fair ever. With
the launch of Ralph Lauren Collectables under the auspices
of Templar Antiques and decorated by Stephen Falcke the
fair sets yet another trend in the history of design decor in
South Africa. Whatever it is you collect the National Antiques
Faire has it all – visit www.naada.co.za for more information. It is fair to say that the best sells on the opening night
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THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL AND SPA
Escape to the Cape this winter and snuggle
up in luxury.
Here’s the very best way to escape those
inevitable winter blues: wrap yourself in the
award-winning luxury of Cape Town’s The
Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa.
P
art of the international, family-run
group of boutique hotels in The Red
Carnation Hotel Collection, The
Twelve Apostles is offering a range
of wonderful wintertime specials – affording
locals and visitors alike the ideal opportunity to experience the hotel’s renowned warm
welcome and friendly service.
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Poised between the Atlantic Ocean and the
Twelve Apostles mountains, the hotel offers
the splendours of the Cape Floral Kingdom
with its indigenous gardens, as part of the
Table Mountain National Park, yet it is within easy reach of Cape Town’s hottest spots.
The individually decorated room offers elegant and sophisticated décor, with staggering mountain and ocean views and every
convenience that guests’ hearts desire,
along with thoughtful extras to make their
stay unforgettable.
“Our newly renovated The Spa, with the
exclusive range of B|Africa spa products,
is a treasure trove of pampering and relaxation whilst taking advantage of our warm
winter offers,” says General Manager Horst
Frehse.
Singled out as one of the Eat Out Restaurant Awards’ Top 20 Restaurants in South
Africa, the Azure Restaurant has a focus on
French cuisine with a modern twist, under
the command of Executive Chef Henrico
Grobbelaar as well as Mrs B Tollmans classical fare,
“The popular Tea by the Sea is served daily
in the Leopard Bar, together with cocktails
to sip as you snuggle up alongside the
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fireplace, and watch the sun sink into the ocean at the end of
another perfect Cape day.”
The fabulous winter offers include the following:
T
he ever popular Dinner and a Movie package, which
includes a full English breakfast, a three-course dinner
and a movie with popcorn and other treats to leave you
feeling cosily tranquil and snug, from R1 163 per person
sharing per night
The serene Nature’s Gift package includes a breakfast,
three-course dinner and one 40-minute back, neck and shoulder
massage from R1 550 per person sharing per night
The essential Hibernate to Rejuvenate package includes
breakfast, two head and shoulder massages, complimentary use
of the movie theatre and The Spa facilities and a selection of
board games to play while nestled at the fireside, at R1 415 per
person sharing per night
For reservations and further information contact
Tel: (021) 437-9000
email: bookta@12apostles.co.za
www.12aposlteshotel.com
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In this ISSUE
CHAIRS
ASK
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Page 7
Page 14-15
Showcasing
Showcasing
MARILYN
MONROE
Page 10-11
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“Collecting is like eating peanuts, you just can’t stop!”- Unknown
Collecting
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Galle Mushroom Lamps
Emile Galle designed a wrought –iron mushroom lamp in 1902.
This tour de force of French design and technology depicts three mushrooms
in glass - burnt-umber caps on blue-gray stems - each in different stages
of development. The table lamp, which is about 32 inches high, is one of the
last works completed by Galle, who died at the age of 58 in 1904. The threelight lamp depicts a mushroom at three stages of life: the young shoot with
a short stem and a closed cap, the emerging fungi and the older, umbrella-like
fungi. Galle produced the lamp in Nancy, France, for a forest-like
decorating scheme in the dining room of a patron’s home.
“it would be worth in excess of $3 million.”
Ask the Collector experts about your treasures or collecting discipline queries. All queries should
be accompanied by photographs that clearly & accurately show both the piece and particular
markings. Email thecollector@mweb.co.za
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Yours sincerely, Vicky
Regards, Daniella
At a recent fair I baught this eyecatching necklace. What could you
tell me about the history or value?
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I inherited this from my late
uncle. I understand it is Ivory,
is that correct?
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Dear Daniella
Dear Vicky
Wow! This is an eye-catching piece. This is indeed 1800’s French paste costume jewelry and
it is very hard to find. It is formed from gilded
metal formed into ornate scrolls, and set with
glittering foiled black dot pastes which have
an intense sparkle and really flash in the light,
particularly artificial light and candlelight. The
black dot re-creates the culet effect of the old
cut diamond and is a sign of superior quality
paste jewelry.
You should be insuring this piece for at least
R4 500.
Regards
Pamela Atkinson
Atkinson & Atkinson
082-555-2943
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Indeed, this is a perfect example of a
Carved Ivory Tusk, the arched form
intricately carved with a figural landscape amidst trees and buildings, with
a matching wood standout.
More and more markets & dealers buy
carved ivory pieces.
If you are looking to add to your
collection visit the Antique Fair at
Nelson Mandela Square and also
refer to our article on Collecting Ivory
on page 52.
Ricus
Kunsthandel H.W. C. Dullaert
(011) 483-2568
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I bought a lot of silver from
an auction recently. Most of
the items were junk, but this one had
markings. Could you tell me more
about the piece?
Regards, Adrian
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Dear Adrian
The item is in fact a card case. This is
a lovely find. The case shows Windsor
Castle & Abbotsford House. It is hallmarked, Birmingham 1849. It is made
by Nathaniel Mills Silversmiths.
The price is around R8 000 so do
remember to insure it.
Clyde Terry
Clyde on 4th
(011) 482-3266
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The Antiques fair at Nelson Mandela Square
for the best gifting ideas.
Upper & Lower Levels - Nelson Mandela Square
09h00 - 16h00
With over 70 antique dealers from all corners of
South Africa converging on the Upper and Lower
Levels of Nelson Mandela Square on the first
Sunday of every month, this Antiques Fair is
without doubt the biggest and most prestigious
antiques and collectables fair in the country.
the COLLECTING TRENDS for 2012
Eve’s Antiques
Taryn-Jean Jewels
Cowboys & Angels
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f you are an out-of-towner or even a Joburger who lives in one of the many sprawling
suburbs that make up the 60 – odd kilometer radius that is Johannesburg, then do yourself a favour and make a point of visiting the
biggest and most prestigious antiques fair in
Africa! For those travelling by Gautrain from
Pretoria or the East the train stops in Sandton – a 5-minute walk from Nelson Mandela
Square. The restaurants and coffee shops
make it a wonderful day out for all shoppers.
The Nelson Mandela Square Antique Fair
set on two floors of the shopping centre, is
a leading monthly destination for both local and international collectors. On the first
Sunday of every month South Africa’s longest
running monthly antique fair attracts dealers
from all over South Africa and on many occasions internationally. It has become the place
where the ardent collector meets dealers
who specialize in every collecting genre one
can imagine. Many collectors have found
exactly what they were looking for at this fair
– whether it be a rare antique or a quirky
collectable that will find a welcome home in
their collection.
Whether you are an avid antiques collector,
a collectables fan or simply someone who
loves to browse and find things of interest
then the NMS Antiques Fair is where you
will find everything - from top silver, books,
prints, maps, jewellery, art, glass, china and
collectables - this fair is one not to be missed.
The upper level outside Excusive Books and
the lower level next to the Gucci shop comes
alive on the first Sunday of every month with
collectors on the hunt for that exclusive piece.
The Sandton antiques fair has been an institution in Johannesburg for the past 25 years and
according to antiques dealer Michael Prior,
who originally started this event many years
ago, the popularity of antique fairs, thanks
in part to the many television programmes
like Pawn Stars and Antique Roadshows is
on the rise. People seem to have a fascination with all things old and quirky – from the
collecting of Queen Victoria’s bloomers to art;
from a collectable 70’s chair to even yoyo or
comic collections. So where better to start
your own collection than at the Nelson
Mandela Square Antique Fair!
A monthly Collector newsletter delivers relevant collector information and keeps readers
up to date with collecting events. To receive
your free monthly copy, visit www.ssaf.co.za
and subscribe for free.
The NMS Antiques Fair is on on the first Sunday of every month – from 9am to 4pm on
the Upper and Lower Levels of the Square.
If you are an antiques trader and would like
to do our Fair call (011) 482-4259 for more
information about the fair.
Receive The Collector email newsletter monthly for FREE by visiting www.ssaf.co.za and subscribe.
This way you will be kept up to date with antique trends and the latest industry news in South Africa.
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Some like it Marilyn
L
ong after her death, the legacy
of Marilyn Monroe is stronger
than ever. I am left wondering what she would think of
the record prices her memorabilia has been getting especially when one
considers she passed away with
less than $2000 to her name.
The fascination for all that is
Marilyn has never waned
and indeed with the latest
movie “My week with Marilyn” creating a huge hype
around her once again,
one is left wondering what
other stories are still out
there begging to be told.
MM
MEMORABILIA
IS BIG
BUSINESS
Marilyn Monroe’s iconic
white “Seven Year Itch “
dress sold for more than $5.6
million and another $2.7 million for three other Monroe movie
outfits. Some of her dresses were
MARILYN MOVIES
The Prince and the Show Girl
Some Like It Hot
The Seven Year Itch
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
How to Marry a Millionaire
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T
he sheer white dress Marilyn
wore in May 1962 when she
sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy set a record
price of $1.26 million when it
went on auction in 1999. In storage since
1962, the “Personal Property of Marilyn
Monroe” auction held by Christie’s totalled well over $13 million and included
clothing, scripts, awards, furniture, kitchenware, and glassware Marilyn had owned.
In 2005 the remaining items that were not
sold in 1999 were auctioned. Today, collectors will do anything to lay their hands on
Marilyn Monroe items – whether it be items
from the collection of 79 year old entertainer
Debbie Reynolds, who was going to open a
museum with her collection of roughly 3500
costumes from different movies that the movie
studios at the time were throwing out. Due to
maintenance costs she decided to sell the collection off. After 20 minutes of bidding on the ‘subway’ dress Debbie Reynolds was in tears when
the gavel hit the podium ending the auction - this
after an expected price of $2 Million. The redsequined showgirl gown and a feathered hat
Monroe wore in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
sold for $1.47 million. The expected price was
$300,000. Monroe’s costumes from “There’s
No Business Like Show Business” and “River of
No Return” brought another $1.2 million.
A Marilyn Monroe collection would not be
complete without the ubiquitous Playboy issue
of 1953 with Marilyn on the cover. Spotting
an original 1953 Playboy copy is becoming
difficult as a reprint is confusing collectors. They
are advised to note that the original first edition
had two staples and the reprint three and the
first had a square on the top corner whilst the
reprint has a rectangle. Says one MM expert,
“if you have bought a reprint, don’t despair as
they will in time also become highly collectable
as the reprint was only 2 000 issues.”
she may have used or worn herself to photos, prints, postcards, calendars or magazines featuring her. Memorabilia of her is still
being produced today – from dolls, plates
and even wine named Norma Jean. Andy
Warhol’s iconic image of Marilyn has been
reproduced in all forms – including the Block
China Andy Warhol dinnerware which has
been discontinued and becoming collectable. Kim Goodwin Marilyn dolls are also
highly collectable and hard to find – one of
the most popular being the one of Marilyn
standing outside her Brentwood home wearing her favorite Pucci dress with her dog Maf
lying beside her.
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“Some like it Hot
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THE LEGEND LIVES ON
H
er allure as the ‘sex kitten’ of the time coupled with the tragedy of her lonely life and death endears Marilyn to us all. She may
not have been the most talented of actresses but she captivated everyone with her breathless beauty – from baseball stars to
presidents. Her risqué pictures set hearts aflutter – from her early nude shots to the billowing skirt and the last photographs of
her emerging from the water naked were used in the June 1962 cover shot for Life Magazine – stills from her movie “Something’s Got to Give” with Dean Martin which was never released as Marilyn died two months after filming it.
Today, tributes to Marilyn can be seen all over Hollywood. A 26-foot statue of Marilyn by Seward Johnson weighing 40 000 pounds
showing the Marilyn with the billowing skirt from the iconic ”The Seven Year Itch’ was unveiled in Chicago in 2011. The massive statue
was recently dismantled and moved to Palm Springs in California where Marilyn was discovered.
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Bottom:
Early Landscape Adriaan Boshof with two figures
walking down a remote road 35cmx 22.5 cm
1935-2000 oil on board
contact: (011) 482-4259
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Bottom:
Large Storm looming Errol Boyley
1918-2007 oil on board
contact: (011) 482-4259
ART
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To list an art piece call 082-883-4933
It took 12 minutes to set the world record for an auctioned work of art.
The Scream is not an oil painting or even a painting, it is a pastel
work of art on cardboard in its original frame by Edvard Munch.
Left: One of the most recognizable pieces of art in
the world, sold on 2nd May 2012 at Sotheby’s for a
record $US 119.9 million. New York fine art dealer,
Edward Taylor Nahem, a close friend of the work’s
now-ex-owner, Norwegian businessman Petter
Olsen, said Mr Olsen’s father, a friend and patron
of painter Edvard Munch, and his family escaped
Norway. The Scream remained undiscovered by
the invaders, hidden until his family returned in
1945. During the war, the Nazis purged a lot of
art from museums and private collections. Some
of the art was destroyed. One could speculate
that The Scream could have been destroyed. Mr
Nahem said selling the work was an “emotional
moment” for Mr Olsen, but “in the end we are just
guardians and the artworks outlive us and move
on.”The $US 119.9 million paid for The Scream was
the highest amount paid for any work of art at
auction ever. It eclipsed the record auction sale of
Pablo Picasso’s Nude, Green Leaves & Bus, which
went for $US 106.5 million in May 2010 and Alberto
Giacometti’s L’Homme qui marche I, which sold for
$US 104.3 million in February 2010.
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“A chair can even be used for sitting on, but with just one condition: that we be
uncomfortably seated” - Salvador Dalí
Recent record prices include $116,500 for a pair of beechwood and leather
chairs by Josef Hoffmann that sold on April 17, 2012, and $422,500 for an Aesthetic Movement carved and parcel gilt ash settee by Louis Comfort Tiffany and
Samuel Colman that sold in February. Both chairs were auctioned by Doyle New
York. Hoffmann (1870 - 1956) was a famous Austrian architect and designer
and a member of the Wiener Werkstatte group. The carved and gilded Tiffany
settee made about 1890 is decorated with peacocks, leaves, vines, and flowers.
C
lyde Terry of The Collector writes
that every home should have a
collector’s chair. “There is no reason why you should not have an
iconic designer chair in your home. There is
not one single piece of antique furniture that
says as much about the home owner as a
chair. In the world of interiors a great chair
or set of chairs definitely makes a statement in any room of the house and reflects
the style and warmth of any family.
Chairs are as old as history but significant
and stately chairs have been around since
the Egyptians probably had Cleopatra
lying on a chaise-lounge, the Romans had
Nero entertaining his subjects with his fiddle
in a stately chair, the Greeks’ Plato addressing the crowds from a regal chair and the
Chinese emperors carried around in ornate
chairs. Every era has its own unique designs
that seem to have been copied for many
generations.
However nothing is more amazing than the
later designer chairs. It is amazingly true
that a single chair can tell you so much with one glance you can get a time and
place - so often conjuring up images of
grandeur or a place in time that simply put
is a time many would rather forget. Whatever your imagery, there is no doubt in my
mind that not many pieces of antique or collectable furniture tell the same story that a
simple chair can tell. In many instances I
can hear a time - appropriate song simply
pop into my mind.
My number one chair must be the Dali
Leda Chair. For me it evokes elegance
and a unique style. First seen in the painting “Femme à la Tête Rose”, this solid brass
and polished lead chair is indeed a testament to Salvador Dali. This chair with its
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high-heeled shoes for feet and long legs
that wrap up and around the back of the
chair and the simple hand on the arm of
the chair is indeed a Salvador Dali masterpiece.
Verner Panton Chair (1926-1998) had
a style that was very 1960’s and many of his
designs are still in production today.
He created innovative, futuristic furniture
mainly in plastics in vibrant colours. He is
hailed as one of Denmark’s most influential
designers.
The Barcelona Chair was exclusively designed for the German Pavilion, that country’s entry for the International Exposition of
1929, which was hosted by Barcelona,
Spain. The design was a collaboration between the famous Bauhaus architect Ludwig
Mies van der Rohe and his longtime partner and companion, architect and designer
Lilly Reich. Inspired by the campaign and
folding chairs of ancient times, it didn’t sell
well and only came into its own in 1948
when Knol obtained the production rights.
Those who manage to find an early chair
will have hit the jackpot as one recently sold
for $204 000 by Christie’s.
The 1956 Marshmallow Chair with 18
round cushions that float seamlessly on the
frame is one of those chairs where a “pop”
song comes to mind and places it right in
that realm. Designed by Irving Harper and
George Nelson, the design transcended
both home and office space. The cushions
can be taken off for easy cleaning and interchanged for a new colour range as well.
The chair could also be extended for a lobby space. Both playful and functional this is
a chair that makes a statement in a room. It
was reintroduced in 1999 after 34 years.
T
he famous Vermelha Chair
designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana is a genius in chair
design incorporating a steel frame
with hand woven and dyed cotton creating a chair that stands in many museums
world wide. Incorporating many aspects of
weaving, the intertwined threads are then
hand-woven into the upholstery creating a
red looped rope chair that is far more structured than it appears.
The Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 is the ultimate in modernist
chairs. Originally covered in green fabric
it is now available in many different colour
ways. It was originally designed for the
Radisson SA Hotel in
Copenhagen. Said
to be based on the
“Womb Chair”, the Egg
chair is said to be a more
complete
design.
Christie’s
recently sold
an original
Egg Chair for
$59,000.
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“The Chair collector is an artist in his own way. You can
read their soul by looking at their chair collection”
Chairs evolved yet again with the arrival of Art Deco with manufacturing processes
permitting designers to shape woods and materials to fit the prevailing aesthetic. Key
designers included Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Maurice Jallot, who produced
chairs upholstered in leather and fine fabric accented by exotic hardwoods.
The Bocca Sofa recognized by many
of us as the lips of Marilyn Monroe was
designed by Studio 65 for Gufram Italy
in 1972 and was indeed based on Marilyns voluptuous lips and was created as a
tribute to Dali. However the original sofa
dates back to 1936 when it was designed
by Salvador Dali and based on the lips of
Mae West. The Bocca Sofa graces the
foyer of the Sanderson, London. Designed
by Phillippe Starke his work can be seen
in the permanent collections of New York’s
MoMA, Paris’ Louvre, Milan’s Permanent
Design Collection and Denver’s Museum of
Modern Art.
Chair – Ology
But perhaps the most influential chair designer of the mid-century-modern period was
Hans Wegner. His JH 501, a low-backed teak-and-cane number, was so iconic (and
imitated), it became known simply as The Chair.
A
nother 19th-century style of note
was Biedermeier of Germany.
Biedermeier chairs combined
the klismos-style legs of the ancient Greeks
with mahogany veneers and caned seats.
It was also the century of Thonet, whose
bentwood furniture designs have changed
little in the 150 years since they were first
introduced, and Stickley, whose Mission
Oak chairs were a hallmark of the budding
Arts and Crafts movement that greeted the
20th century.
A Chair is still a chair even if there is no one sitting there but
so often we still can see the person who enjoyed it the most.
COLLECTING TIPS: rarity, condition and history of the chair will
all contribute towards the value.
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“Where the other half shop for tomorrow’s investments today”
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KOBUS VAN DER MERWE & SONS
DIE OSSEWA ANTIQUES
Kobus Van Der Merwe
Tel: (011) 482-9785
Cell: 082-776-1585
E-mail: ossewa@iafrica.com
Specialist dealer in South African Antiques ranging from
Africaner Furniture to Boer War
By appointment only
Tel: (011) 828-0295
Cell: 083-283-0477
E-mail: pe.vdmerwe@live.co.za
Christiaan Scholtz
Cnr Main Road & 8th Ave,
Melville
Dealers in Africana and
18th Century French
Country Antiques
CON AMORE
Homewares, Furniture, Objects d’Arts
2 Kramer Road, Kramerville, Johannesburg
Shop 21 La Lucia Mall, 90 Campbell Drive, La Lucia,
Durban
Tel:
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REGAL TO RETRO AT THE NATIONAL
ANTIQUES & DECORATIVE ARTS FAIRE
20 TO 22ND JULY 2012
S
ome people adore (and can afford!)
only the very best in rare antiques;
others prefer the slick style of the Art
Deco and Art Nouveau period whilst
retro collectors love the clean lines of modernist retro furniture. With its unique ‘living
with antiques’ styling and its international
‘green’ stamp of approval in preserving
the old, the National Antiques & Decorative Arts Faire on at the Sandton Convention Centre from the 20 – 22nd July is the
antiques, collectables and decorative arts
event of the year.
Whether you’re in the market to make an
18th Century German Armoire whose provenance was the Brandenburg Museum in
Germany the centre - piece of your home,
are looking to make a sleek Art Deco drinks
cabinet the talking point of your social life
or want to achieve a funky retro modernist
look with some 1960’s Danish dining room
chairs – you will find it all – and more – at
the National Antiques Faire.
According to Clyde Terry, one of the organisers of the Faire, collecting has captured
a global audience as people value preserving our carbon footprint by recycling,
restoring and re-using quality antiques
and collectables. “One only has to watch
Pawn Stars or the BBC Roadshow to see
why people all over the world have the
collecting bug. Whilst exceptional art and
antiques will bring phenomenal returns,
most good quality antiques will always
appreciate in value and experts, at a conservative estimate, put the minimum appreciation at around 10% per year. With stocks
and shares always on the slippery slope of
volatility, many people are taking advantage of investing in tangible items that can
not only be felt, touched and appreciated,
but that offer a solid investment and to top
it all are exempt from capital gains tax ! “
The National Antiques & Decorative Arts
Faire, which takes place at the Sandton
Convention Centre from the 20 – 22nd July
2012 is the perfect place to find not only
that rare or unusual investment piece but
a wide range of collectables and decorative arts that will not only bring pleasure but
will retain their value and be cherished by
generations to come. The NAADA Faire will
showcase the following:
Furniture always takes pride of place at the
National Antiques Faire with top dealers
exhibiting a wide range of Georgian, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian furniture.
Following the international trend of modernist collectables the Antiques Faire this year
also showcases 20th Century modernism
with Art Deco, Art Nouveau through to 50’s
and 70’s retro designs. Don’t be surprised
to spot a rare 70’s chair or an Andy Warhol
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Campbell Soup cupboard that is as sought
after as a Victorian Canterbury. Another
new trend in furniture collecting can be seen
in dealers who specialise in Africaner furniture or French Provençal furniture which has
become all the rage.
The National Antiques Faire is proud to be
launching, through one of its most prestigious dealers, Templars Antiques, the Ralph
Lauren furniture range. This is a first for South
Africa and NAADA will be the first time the
public and media will be able to see this
designer’s range combined with antique
furniture to create the latest in eclectic decor. Doing the honours in creating a living
space at the Faire is world-renowned interior designer Stephen Falcke who will be
taking choice Ralph Lauren contemporary
collectable pieces and integrating them with
priceless antiques brought to South Africa
by Templars Antiques.
Antique silver is enjoying a revival making
it one of the most exciting areas of collecting. Specialist dealers in silver will be selling Cape, Russian, Irish and English silver
– from canteens of cutlery to the more collectable unique silver. International trends
in silver, fuelled by demand from Chinese
collectors has seen collectors and dealers
buying up everything from fine hand chased
and embossed silver pieces, tea sets and
enamelled objects.
Investment quality glass can span a wide
range of periods and styles – from the elegance of Galle, Daum, Lalique, Loetz and
Tiffany to the more modern Italian Murano
and the ever popular Scandinavian glass
from master craftsmen. The perfect complement to contemporary living, glass collecting is attracting younger and discerning
new collectors who enjoy the finer things in
life and who are also looking for investment
pieces.
Of all the collecting disciplines art has seen
the biggest returns – whether you seek out
international art or opt for local artists who
are becoming internationally recognised, investing in art is well worth it. You don’t have
to only invest in the top artists – invest in the
up-and-coming ones and you may well be
one of those with an investment of note in
years to come. Most of the antique dealers
at the NAADA Faire will be featuring some
of their best art as part of their decor stands.
Unearthed in a warehouse in Amsterdam,
Holland, a rare 18th Century painting of
Simon van der Stel, Governor of the Cape
and the man responsible for starting the
wine industry in our country will be shown
to South Africans for the first time. This priceless work of art, by Dutch Golden Age
painter Pieter van Anraedt, is of both artistic
and historical value.
Whether you are a lover of a classic rose
patterned dinner set, enjoy the quirkiness
of Toby jugs, or appreciate the intricate
craftsmanship of a limited edition Moorcroft vase, the National Antiques Faire will
feature the full range of ceramics including
South African’s iconic Ardmore Ceramic Art
and up-and-coming collectable brand OriGari. A highlight of the Faire will be the
demonstrations and masterclasses by John
Bromley, master modeller from the British
potteries, responsible for designing the figures of Prince William, Kate Middleton and
of Queen Elizabeth for her Jubilee year.
Whatever the reason, collecting antique
books, prints, coins & maps is one of the
most rewarding of collecting disciplines. As
history unfolds and the technological age
takes hold, the old traditions of print making, mapping, minting and the quality and
workmanship of military memorabilia make
collecting these disciplines even more exciting and valuable.
If you hanker after the elegance of antique
jewellery or prefer the bling of costume jewellery and have a thing for collecting vin-
tage clothing, then you cannot miss visiting
the dealers who collect those special treasures from the past – the delicate lace shawl
teamed with filigree jewellery, the nifty 20’s
flapper dress with original pearls or the
forties stole teamed with original button-up
shoes. Also exhibiting is The Antique Shop
from Cape Town with their delectable collection of antique jewellery and contemporary collectables jeweller Veronica Anderson whose one-off pieces are fast becoming
highly collectable.
You might not be an avid collector but
rather a dabbler in a bit of this and a bit of
that. Well, the National Antiques Faire has
just that… and more! In-between the masterpieces and special pieces, you will find a
treasure trove of collectables – from antique
dolls to old linen, from ornamental gates to
quaint bric-a-brac pieces; from collectable
Art Deco lamps to furs and vintage clothing.
And remember that by investing in antiques
you are investing in the future and recycling
the past and endorsing the global ‘antiques
are green’ philosophy.
“Living with Antiques” is the new trend in
collectables and décor. Gone are the days
when antiques meant grandmother’s old
house stuffed with boring brown furniture
and cabinets filled with antiquated and
dusty relics of the past. Today’s trendsetters
are looking at antiques in a new light and
are finding innovative ways to incorporate
beautiful old pieces into today’s décor and
lifestyle. Combining a beautiful Georgian
table with modern ghost chairs; letting a
unique and very valuable side-board be the
centre piece of a modern dining room or
making a Moorcroft vase or a Lalique piece
of glassware the focal point on a table is
what living with antiques is all about. Top
decorator Stephen Falcke will once again
have a showpiece feature at the entrance to
the Faire combining the regal elegance of
rare antiques with the classic style of Ralph
Lauren furniture from Templars Antiques.
OPENING NIGHT
The most talked about opening night is that
of the National Antiques & Decorative Arts
Faire where close to 500 avid collectors
vie to be the first to reserve that rare Irish
silver platter, that Irma Stern painting or
that Georgian table that seats 24 people.
This is the night that the best pieces are bought,
reserved and fought over ... where delectable
snacks, wine and champagne are served and
where those in the know make sure they invest
in tomorrow’s investments today. Opening Night
is on Thursday 19th July from 7pm – tickets are
R200 per person.
THE NATIONAL
ANTIQUES
& DECORATIVE
ARTS FAIRE
20 -22nd July 2012
10am to 6pm
Exhibition Hall 1
Sandton Convention Centre
Sandton, Johannesburg
Entrance Fee: R70 per person
Opening Night: Thursday
19th July 2012
To book contact 011 482-4259 or
email: clyde4th@mweb.co.za
For a pre-view visit
www.naada.co.za
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ASSOCIATED ART HOLDINGS
An International dealer in South African Art, Associated Art
Holdings also has Associated Art Gallery which showcases
their Art set amongst a wide range of Antiques,
Silver, Glassware, Persian Carpets & Collectable Accessories.
Baboo & Ayesha Moolla
CLYDE ON 4TH
Dealers in a wide range of Antiques & Collectables,
with a specialist Royal Doulton shop
Clyde Terry
Tel:
(011) 482-3266
75 4th Avenue
Mellville
Fax:
(011) 482-4259
Cell:
082-883-4933
E-mail: clyde4th@mweb.co.za
65, 6th Street
Parkhurst
www.clydeon4th.co.za
Tel: (011) 880-8092
Fax: (011) 880-8092
Cell: 082-552-7762
E-mail: babooantiques@gmail.com
or ayeshagallery@gmail.com
WMF Silver Plate & Crystal Punch Bowl - 1920’s
TEMPLARS ANTIQUES (PTY) LTD
Specialists in Antique Decorative Furniture & Silver
Right: Attributed to Jacob Bogdani (Eperjes C. 1660 - 1724 London)
A goose, eider grebe and other fowl beside a pond. Oil on canvas.
Size 47 x 56 in (119.4 x 142.3cm)
Provenance: Purchased from the Hahn Gallery, London 1980.
Nicholas and Louise Meschede
Left: An extremely decorative Spanish Red Japanned Bureau Bookcase.
Mid 18th Century
Provenance: Property of a Gentleman
Size 97 in (247 cm) high, 46 1/2 in (118 cm) wide, 23 1/2 in (60cm) deep
95 Sixth Road
Hyde Park, Sandton
Tel:
Fax:
Cell Nick:
Cell Louise:
(011) 442-0909
(011) 442-0909
084-469-4431
073-354-1864
E-mail:nick.meschede@templars.co.za
louise.meschede@templars.co.za
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ANTIQUE SHOP
Pierre & Joanita Lubbe
363 Main Road
Wynberg, Cape Town
Tel: (021) 761-2126
Fax: (021) 761-2958
Cell: 082-657-2209
E-mail: info@antiquesct.co.za
Specialists in Antique Jewellery, Antiques and Vintage Lighting
COLLECTABLE BOOKS
Contact: Michael Prior by appointment
Less House
32 Tyrone Avenue
Parkview
Open Saturdays from 9am - 1pm
Tel: (011) 646-8320
Fax: (011) 486-2864
Email: collect@global.co.za
Respected both locally and Internationally, Collectable Books stocks a wide range of Books, Maps and Prints
BILLYMOON & AGATHA’S ANTIQUES
Andrew & Desiree Ward-Smith
Cnr 4th Avenue & 6th Street
Parkhurst, Jhb
Tel: (011) 788-9950
Cell: 0823-266-1616
Email: awardsmith@mweb.co.za
Dealers in fashionable Antiques and Collectables
KEOGH INTERNATIONAL
John Keogh
BY APPOINTMENT
Tel: (012) 361-7819
Cell: 078-743-1042
Email: keogh.john1@gmail.com
Dealer in Coins, Bank Notes, Medals & Fine Art with strong International ties
EXCLUSIVE BOOKS
Shop 111 – 112 Upper Level,
Nelson Mandela Square,
Sandton
Tel: (011) 784-5416
Fax: (011) 784-6758
Cell: 083-525-4714 (Lauren)
Email: lauren@exclusivebooks.co.za
The newly revamped Exclusive Books carries a wide range of books on Antiques, Collectables and Decorative Arts
MOONSTRUCK EXPERIENCE
Vivien (Hilton) Schröder
Shop 1, Northcliff Galleries
167 Hocky Road, off Beyers Naude
opp Impala Fruits, Northcliff, JHB
Tel: (011) 782-9988
Fax: (011) 782-9988
Cell: 082-484--2673
Email: moonstruckexperience@gmail.com
Specializing in Art Deco Furniture and Decor Accessories, Moonstruck also stocks iconic fashion items including dresses, luxurious furs, costume jewellery and accessories
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COLLECTABLES
Contact: Vanessa Prior by appointment
Open Saturdays from 9am - 1pm
Tel: (011) 646-4211
Fax: (011) 486-2864
Email: collect@global.co.za
Specialising in antique jewellery, boudoir accessories, silver and select pieces of furniture
Less House
32 Tyrone Avenue
Parkview
GREENSIDE ANTIQUES
Contact: Storm Ferguson
Cell:083 255 8272
Email: stormferguson@telkomsa.net
Offers a wide range of Antique furniture and collectables
JEREMY STEPHEN ANTIQUES
Contact: Jeremy du Mughn
19 Fourth Avenue
Parktown North
Tel: (011) 880-5525
Fax: 086-600-3559
Cell: 082-338-8300
Email: jsantiques@netactive.co.za
Specialists in 20th Century decorative & fine art, high quality glass, designer furniture & lighting
KOBUS VAN DER MERWE & SONS
Contact: Kobus van der Merwe
Tel: (011) 828-0295
Cell: 083-283-0477
Email: pe.vdmerwe@live.co.za
A specialist dealer in South African antiques - from Afrikaner to Boer War
KUNSTHANDEL H.W.C DULLAERT, DUTCH ANTIQUES
Contact: Ricus Dullaert
Tel: (011) 483-2568
Cell: 073-152-9022
Email: ricusdullaert@gmx.net
www.dullaert.com
An internationally acclaimed antiques dealer, Ricus Dullaert imports unique 17th - 19th Century Dutch Antiques including furniture, silver, pewter, religious icons & Delft
LONA’S PIANOS
Contact: Lona Davis
KZN, Drifters Gold, Lions Head
266 Jubilee Ave Midrand
(By appointment)
Tel: (033) 234-4343
Tel: (011) 315-8675
Cell: 082-553-5315
Email: piano@sai.co.za
Specializing in Antique and collectable pianos
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ORI-GARI
Contact: Heidi Snaith
By appointment
Cell: 083-377-3430
Email: info@ori-gari.com
South African collectable signed ceramics
PRIVATE COLLECTION
Contact: Daniel Meyer
Cape Town
Johannesburg
No.1 Corlett Drive
Rosebank
Tel: (021) 421-0298
Email: privcol@mweb.co.za
Specialists in Oriental Antiques
STEPHEN FALCKE INTERIOR DESIGN
Tel: (011) 327-5368
E-mail: stephenfalck@telkomsa.net
www.stephenfalcke.com
World renowned Interior Decorator
THE DANISH DESIGN EMPORIUM
Contact: Gunnar Skarin
Cnr 1st Avenue & 8th Street, Melville
Tel: (011) 482-9785
Cell: 079-791-1487
Email: gunnarskarin@yahoo.dk
Danish ‘Modern’ collectables ranging from 1940’s to the 1970’s
V & A JEWELLERY
Contact: Veronica Anderson
Tel: (011) 268-2021
Cell: 082-881-0359
Email: roni@vajewellery.co.za
Shop 7, The Firs, Oxford Rd
Rosebank,
Specializing in unique collectable contemporary jewellery
WILD WIND INVESTMENTS
Contact: Biqis & Jameel Akoodie
By appointment
Cell: 083-600-9088 (Biqis)
Cell: 083-308-8238 (Jameel)
Email: info@craze.co.za
Importers of high quality, hand-painted Italian antique reproductions
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COLLECTING
FEATURE
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MUST VISIT
ANAADA
DIAMOND
JUBILEE
CELEBRATION
EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA
T
he Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II has caused great excitement
in the British ceramic industry and artists at Royal Doulton, Moorcroft and
Royal Crown Derby have paid tribute to Her
Majesty with some spectacular commemorative designs. Queen Elizabeth II came to
the throne on 6 February 1952 and was
crowned on 2 June 1953. The only other
British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897 so the
2012 celebrations will be memorable.
John Bromley
The guest of honour at this celebration will
be John Bromley, a Master Modeller from
England, who has just completed a beautiful portrait of the Queen. Her Majesty is
wearing the rainbow gown, a gorgeous
Norman Hartnell creation which was her
choice for the Commonwealth Ball during
the 1957 state visit to the USA. This beautiful figurine will be launched at the NAADA
Faire so come and see the finished piece.
John will be demonstrating the art of figuremodelling during the NAADA Faire and he
will be presenting master-classes for collectors who would like to try working with clay.
John began working as a figurine modeller at Royal Doulton in 1960 and early in
his career produced portrait busts of the
Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles.
Queen Elizabeth II
Royal Staffordshire
Tim’s ability to capture a likeness has also
been demonstrated in his character jug portrait of Prince William, which was commissioned by Pascoe and Company for their
Connoisseur collection. Tim has portrayed
His Royal Highness in the uniform he wore
on his wedding day. The handle features
the Union Jack flag, the Welsh dragon to
symbolize Wales where the Prince lives
and works, a helicopter representing his
career as an RAF search and rescue pilot,
and his diploma from the University of St.
Andrews. The new limited edition character
jug will be launched at the NAADA Faire.
Moorcroft Pottery
Designed by Nicola Slaney
Height: 4 in
Prince William Character Jug
Modelled by Timothy Potts
Limited edition of 500
Royal Staffordshire
Martin Evans, who has had a distinguished
career with the Coalport factory, was commissioned to model a portrait of Queen
Elizabeth in her Coronation Robes. The
Royal Staffordshire bone china figurine is
being made in England in a limited edition
of 2,012. A genuine diamond enhances
Her Majesty’s crown for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Diamond Jubilee Corgi
Royal Crown Derby
Height: 5 ½ in
Royal Doulton
Royal Doulton commissioned the talented
portrait artist, Timothy Potts, to model Her
Majesty, the Queen on her Coronation
Day. Tim has created a lovely figurine of
the enthroned Queen, wearing the gown
designed by Norman Hartnell for this splendid occasion. The edition is limited to just
1,953 figurines world-wide and it will
make its debut at the NAADA Faire.
Prince William
Tim has had a long career as a Royal Doulton figure modeller. Recently he produced
a portrait of Prince William to accompany
the Kate Middleton figurine which was presented last year to mark the royal wedding.
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Moorcroft
Diamond Jubilee vase
Royal Crown Derby
Modelled by Martin Evans
A century later, in 1890, Queen Victoria
bestowed the royal warrant and ‘Royal’ in
their title. Over the years, the Derby factory has welcomed a succession of royal
visitors, including the present Queen, the
Queen Mother, Princess Anne, Princess Diana and most recently Prince Charles.
The Moorcroft Art Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent,
England is hand-crafting two lovely vases
designed by Nicola Slaney to mark Queen
Elizabeth’s 60 year reign. The Diamond
Jubilee vase features the national floral emblems of the United Kingdom, the Rose,
Thistle, Shamrock and Daffodil in a traditional Moorcroft design. The Diamond
Queen vase uses the same national flowers in a more stylized, geometric design to
pay tribute to Her Majesty, a truly great and
much- loved Queen. The Moorcroft pottery
is very proud of their royal endorsements
which date back to 1928 when Queen
Mary bestowed her royal warrant. The title ‘Potter to Her Majesty the Queen’ was
stamped on the base of vintage Moorcroft
pieces during Queen Mary’s lifetime and
she remained a keen Moorcroft buyer at
fairs and exhibitions.
NAADA
Royal Crown Derby, one of England’s oldest china factories, has created a stunning
collection of Diamond Jubilee commemoratives incorporating their traditional Imari
designs and rich gilding. As well as traditionally inscribed plates and loving cups to
mark the occasion, there is a cute souvenir Teddy Bear Shopper and an adorable
Corgi, the Queen’s favourite dog.
The Derby Porcelain Company’s first royal
commemorative was made in 1761 to celebrate the coronation of King George III.
All the new Diamond Jubilee commemoratives will be presented by Pascoe
and Company of Miami at the NAADA
Faire. This exhibition and sale is just
part of the amazing display Royal commemorative pottery that Ed Pascoe
will be bringing to South Africa in July.
Bookings are essential for the Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea and talk
by Louise Irvine and also the John Bromley Master-classes. Call Giuli Osso at
(011 ) 802-1602, or 083-377-6721.
VALIDTRADE ANTIQUES
2nd Generation importers of high quality antique furniture
PASCOE & COMPANY
Henika Gadd
An International Ceramics Dealer, Pascoe & Company exhibits a wide selection
of new, retired and rare Royal Doulton as well as contemporary collectable
Moorcroft and Lladro
14 Liebenberg Street,
Alrode, Alberton
Ed Pascoe or Louise Irvine
Tel: (011) 907-7252
Cell: 082-744-4449
E-mail: henika@mweb.co.za
www.validtradeantiques.co.za
1871 NW North River Drive
Miami, Florida 33125 USA
Toll Free:
Tel:
Fax:
0800-982-448
001 305 326-0060
001 305 326-0090
Email: ed@pascoeandcompany.com
louise@pascoeandcompany.com
www.pascoeandcompany.com
RIAAN BOLT
Contact: Riaan Bolt
By appointment
Tel: (011) 782-4522
Cell: 083-698-7146
Email: riaanbolt@yahoo.de
Riaan Bolt is the epitome of the new breed of talented young people. Besides being a talented classical pianist, he is also making
his mark in the collecting world. His father, Dr Johan Bolt, is one of the top collectors of Cape Furniture in South Africa. Growing
up with the Bolt collection cultivated Riaan’s love for Cape-and Transvaal furniture, as well as his discerning knowledge of the
field. As an avid collector of Anglo-Cape furniture, Riaan decided in 2005 to turn his passion for “pioneer furniture” into a business and started exhibiting at the annual National Antiques & Decorative Arts Fair at the Sandton Convention Centre. His first
showing caused a stir in the antiques & decorating arena as he focused on the furniture made by the pioneers in the Transvaal
and the Orange Free State after the Great Trek. To complement his furniture collection he will be decorating his stand with copper
pots and old kists in keeping with the National Antiques Fair’s theme of “Living with Antiques”.
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ROYAL TRADER
Jeff Lawrence
Specialists in Royal Doulton Figurines
Cell: 082-900-2760
E-mail:royaltrader@regency.co.za
Both serious and recreational collectors of Royal Doulton will be pleased to note that a number of highly
collectable, rare and valuable Royal Doulton figurines will be on sale at this years’ NAADA Antiques Faire due to
be staged in July at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Jeff Lawrence, owner of Royal Trader says “The Royal Doulton Gentle Arts series just has to be one of my
favourites. The six ladies are so detailed and elegant as they go about their respective specialities. I also like the
unique attribute in that each lady is accompanied by her stand-alone tool of trade and both are proudly mounted
on a wooden base.”
Jeff’s motivation to start the Royal Trader is revealed simply as follows “I have always loved Royal Doulton
figurines and started this business as a way to become more involved in our country’s Royal Doulton community.”
When asked who his favourite characters in The Pioneer series are, Jeff’s response is instant: “Leonardo Da Vinci
can only be described as a masterpiece! Alan Maslankowski’s genius is clearly demonstrated in the manner in
which Da Vinci creates such a powerful and statuesque presence. And the fact that this is a limited edition of only
250 pieces, makes him even more special.”
If you would like a sneak preview of what Royal Doulton figurines will be on display by Royal Trader at the
NAADA Antiques Faire in July, be sure to contact Jeff Lawrence and ask for an electronic copy of his catalogue.
Contact him via email at royaltrader@regency.co.za
BANCROFT
Stockists of Conventional to Quirky, Georgian to Art Deco and other 20th Century
Styles and also offers a Design and Decorating Service
Paul Mrkusic
303 Legacy Centre
Cnr Maude & 5th Streets
Sandown
Tel:
(011) 784-6922
Fax: (011) 784-6922
Cell: 082-823-1492
Email: paulmrk@webmail.co.za
www.bancroftstudio.com
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PRIVATE COLLECTION
Contact: Daniel Meyer
Cape Town
66 Waterkant
De Waterkant
Tel: (021) 421-0298
Email: privcol@mweb.co.za
Johannesburg
No.1 Corlett Drive
Rosebank
Cell: 082-461-5502(Fiona)
Cell: 072-809-8666 (Nico)
The most exciting aspect of collecting antiques is in finding new channels of collecting and discovering another country’s treasures. NAADA is proud to welcome a
new exhibitor to our family of collectors who will be showcasing his own collection
of colonial and exotic furniture. DANIEL MEYER opened PRIVATE COLLECTIONS in
CAPE TOWN 12 years ago to showcase some extraordinary pieces of Anglo/Indian
almirah’s, carved doors, huge scaled beds and stone architectural pieces saved from
crumbling buildings, palaces and convents. Daniel believes that India’s time has come
and as the country takes the lead as one of the fastest growing third world countries
– second only to China – people are becoming fascinated by the magnificence of
Indian culture and heritage. “I’m crazy about exotica,” says Daniel “and over the
years have developed strong associations with many sources in all of India – from
maharajas, princes to businessmen, taxi drivers and hotel staff – who assist me in finding the most luxurious antiques, collectables and fabrics. I love the cherished, rubbed
textures of old pieces that show their long usage and am mad about Diana Vreeland’s
mantra of ‘pink’ being the ‘navy blue’ of India.
If you, like Daniel Meyer, love the heat and dust, the ceremonies and festivals, the
bright swirl of sari`s, the fierce eye of the warrior tribes, the cuisine, the painted
elephants, the peacocks and the generosity of spirit, then you must visit the National
Antiques Faire from the 20 – 22nd July and visit the Private Collections stand.
Specialists in Oriental Antiques
Specialist dealer Jeremy Du Mughn has set a high standard
in the collecting world specialising in decorative glass,
modern design and 20th Century Art. His wider range
of antiques and collectables has attracted younger and
discerning new collectors who enjoy the finer things in
life. Jeremy Stephen Antiques takes part in the monthly
Antiques Fair at Nelson Mandela Square, The National
Antiques & Decorative Arts Faire and the annual SAADA Fair.
Be sure to visit him at these Faires, at the shop in Parktown
North, or on his website www.jeremystephenantiques.co.za
You are in for a treat!
Jeremy Stephen AntiqueS
Alexis Preller
(SA 1911-1975)
Moon God, 1964
Oil on canvas on board
Signed & dated
56 x 41 cm
19 FOURTH AVENUE PARKTOWN NORTH 2193
TEL: (011) 880-5525 FAX: 0866003559
EMAIL: jeremy@jeremystephenantiques.co.za
Trading Hours: Monday - Friday 10.00 - 17.00
Saturdays 10:00 – 14:00
www.jeremystephenantiques.co.za
Cell number: 083-377-3430, Address: Hyde Park Corner, 1st Floor, Office Block, lifts by the Body Shop,
E-mail: info@or-gari.com
DANISH MODERN
DECADENCE AT NAADA 2012!
A
s time marches on, antiques
become rarer, harder to
find and more expensive
and becomes the preserve
of those who enjoy the opulence of
the 18th and 19th Century. Art Deco
and Art Nouveau is coming of age
and will soon enjoy the title of being
‘antique’ and become highly collectable. But there is another trend
in collecting and that is that of the
‘modern’ collectable – pieces from
the 1920’s through to the 70’s that
are recognised as iconic trends that
will most definitely be tomorrow’s
collectables.
Danish Modern is one such vintage
style associated with the Danish
design movement started in the
1920’s by minimalist wood furniture
designers such as Kaare Klint who
embraced the principles of Bauhaus
modernism in furniture design, creating clean, pure lines based on the
understanding of classical furniture
craftsmanship but using modern materials.
Danish Modern developed from the
collaboration between architects
and cabinetmakers with designers
such as Arne Jacobsen and Hans
Wegner and thrived in the 1940’s, 50’s
and 60’s. The collaboration between
designers and architects continued
in the post war years and the focus
settled on designing furniture that
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was modern, functional yet elegant
and would improve people’s lives.
On a visit to South Africa, Gunnar
Skarin from Denmark fell in love not
only with our beautiful country but
with a South African girl. His interest
was sparked when he visited our
2011 Antiques Faire and saw a Danish sofa from the early 1960’s at Chistiaan Scholtz’ Die Ossewa stand. The
two soon found a common love of
Danish Modern and soon Gunnar
and Christiaan were making plans to
open a shop that dealt exclusively in
modern collectables.
Gunnar’s love of Danish design is
something that is in his DNA. “As
Danes, we grow up with designer furniture – my parents, their contemporaries, my friends – everyone in Denmark appreciates the beauty of our
local design tradition and live with it
on a daily basis.”
Gunnar has been a dealer for the
past eight years abroad and specialises in Danish design from around
1945 through to the mid 1970’s. His
favourite designers from the early
period are Jacobsen and Wegner
and from the later years he is a great
fan of Søren Lund – although he believes those designs will only come
into their own in the next 10-15 years.
He scours the country looking for
collectable pieces buying a lot from
Danish homes.
With a warehouse in Nyborg, in the
centre of Denmark, he carefully
selects pieces for his South African
venture. “As Danish Modern is somewhat new to collectors in South Africa,
I need to first feel the market out and
see what will appeal to this market.
Initially I will bring out middle range
collectables but will also include a
few high - end items. I believe that
young collectors and decor enthusiasts will embrace our Danish Modern
collectables as it offers a welcome
alternative to the traditional antique
options.” From the ranges that have
been on sale, collectors have been
snapping up our dining room chairs
and coffee tables and Danish mid
50’s desks are also very popular. Even
their collectable sewing tables from
the 1950’s have been snapped up.
The Danish Design Emporium, situated on the corner of Lothbury Street
and 1st Avenue, Melville carries a
wide range of furniture and accessories. Already Joburgers are abuzz with
this new collectable design shop with
decorators and trendsetters eager to
buy these unique designs. Says Christiaan Scholtz, who has partnered with
Gunnar Skarin in the venture ”we are
thrilled with the response – the ‘modern’ look of our furniture fits in perfectly with either antiques or contemporary design – creating a unique
eclectic look that is very much in
demand today.”
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Only two portraits of
Simon van der Stel, first
governor of the Cape and
the man who is
credited with starting
South Africa’s wine
industry have been known
to exist. Now, thanks
to the sharp eye of
antiques dealer
Ricus Dullaert of
Kunsthandel H.W.C
Dullaert, of Amsterdam,
Holland, who regularly
exhibits in South Africa,
a new portrait of Simon
van der Stel has been
discovered. The value of
this portrait – both as
a historical find and as
an investment piece of
art – is immeasurable
and South Africans
will have the privilege of
viewing this valuable 17th
Century painting by
Baroque Dutch painter
Pieter van Anraedt at
the National Antiques
& Decorative Arts Faire
which takes place at
the Sandton Convention
Centre in Johannesburg
from the 20 – 22nd July
2012.
R
icus Dullaert, a respected
antiques dealer in Holland, who is a regular
visitor to South Africa,
both as an antique dealer and
a missionary involved in AIDS
work, saw the painting in a
dusty warehouse in Achterhoek
in the eastern part of the
Netherlands and was intrigued
by what he saw. “I could see
it was a 17th Century painting
but puzzled by the fact that the
Baroque gentleman was next
to a barrel of grapes – unusual
in that Holland is not a winegrowing region. I then noticed
The
RARE PORTRAIT OF
SIMON VAN DER STEL
A HIGHLIGHT OF THE
NATIONAL ANTIQUES FAIRE
a mountain in the background
which, in a rough way, resembled Table Mountain and
I knew I was onto something.”
Ricus bought the painting and
set about researching it to find
out who the sitter was and who
the painter was.
RESEARCHING
THE PORTRAIT
The most prestigious institute
in the Netherlands, the Rijks
Kunsthistorisch
Documentatie Centrum (R.K.D) in the
Hague in Netherlands was
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approached to authenticate
both the painter and the sitter.
Professor Rudi Ekkart, a leading scientist confirmed that the
person depicted in the portrait
was indeed Simon van der Stel,
the first governor of the Cape
and the person responsible for
establishing Stellenbosch and
the famous Groot Constantia
wine estate. The only portrait of
Simon van der Stel that scholars
agree on of the famous Governor of the Cape was in the
Napier Collection in Dublin but
was destroyed by fire in 1962.
Dr. W.H.J.Punt, director of the
Simon van der Stel Foundation, traced another portrait
said to depict Simon van der
Stel. This portrait by the Dutch
artist Cornelis van Eversdijck
is signed and dated 1660. It
was offered in an auction in
London in 1937 but remained
unsold. In 1941 it surfaced in
the antique shop of the Jewish
dealer K.W.Bachstitz in the
Hague, the Netherlands where
it was sold to become part of
the collection of the prominent
Nazi, Hermann Goering. After
the war it was returned to the
Netherlands with a lot of other
COLLECTING
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wife Cornelia to the Cape. On his fourtieth
sailing from Batavia (present day Jakarta),
birthday, on 14th October1679, he is ofthe capital of the Dutch V.O.C. to Mauritius
ficially installed as Governor of the Cape where his father Adrianus was appointed
an office that he holds for 20 years. Among
as commander
of
the
island
of
Mauritius.
Professor Rudi NAADA
Ekkart was also EXHIBITORS
able to idenLISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA
the numerous enterprises he spearheaded
The grandmother of Simon van der Stel
tify the painter as Pieter van Anraedt, one
was the planting of 100 000 vines in Ronwas a slave from India called Da Costa
of the famous Baroque Era Dutch painters.
debosch and the founding of Stellenbosch
de Goa and might have been a half-cast
Pieter van Anraedt was born in 1635 in
on 3rd November 1679. On the 13th July
herself because her family name Da Costa
Utrecht in the Netherlands and died in
1685 Simon van der Stel gets a large tract
is more than likely Portuguese. In 1646 Si1678 in Deventer in the Netherlands. Pieter
of land with the help of the VOC commandmon’s father was appointed as commander
van Anraedt worked from 1672-1675 in
er Rijckloff Goens. There he builds Groot
of Ceylon and in the same year he was
Amsterdam where Simon van der Stel also
Constantia, his famous country seat and
beheaded by the Sinhalese. Simon had to
lived from 1668-1679 until he left for the
world famous wine farm.
see the horrific sight of the head of his father
Cape. Pieter van Anraedt was a prominent
stuck on a spear. After this drama Simon
painter of the Dutch Golden Age. Some of
s the pieces of the puzzle come toand his mother and sister returned to Batahis more famous works that can be found in
gether with input from both the exvia were his mother died in 1652. So at
Dutch museums include:
perts in Holland and the historians
thirteen years old Simon was an orphan.
in South Africa, the fascination of this story
- A portrait depicting the farewell of
When Simon was 20 years old he was sent
continues. Ricus Dullaert believes that as PiRitmeester Hendrick de Sandra dated
to Amsterdam to further his studies.
eter van Anraedt died on 13th April1678,
1661 was bought by the Rijksmuseum
In 1663 he married Johanna Jacoba Six of
the painting of Simon van der Stel must
in 1901 with the help of the prominent
Amsterdam, the daughter of the mayor Wilthus have been painted before this date.
Dutch “Vereniging Rembrandt” (Rembrandt
lem Six, one of the most influential fami“However Simon van der Stel was only apAssociation).
lies of Amsterdam. Simon’s mother-in-law
pointed governor of the Cape in 1679. Did
- The Mauritshuis in The Hague , the secre-married in 1658 to the wine merchant
Simon van der Stel already know that he
ond best collection in the Netherlands of
Jean Mariau. On the 1st December 1671
was going to the Cape and that he would
Old Masters painting, has a nature morte
Simon van der Stel signed a contract with
be involved in growing grapes when this
from Pieter van Anraedt with a stone jar
Johannes van Reede and commissioned him
painting was painted? Every answer brings
and clay pipes circa 1658. It is bought by
to look after his two vineyards in the village
new questions!”
the museum in 1977 again with the help
of Muiderberg for a period of eight years.
of the ”Vereniging Rembrandt” (Rembrandt
Most likely he commissioned Van Reede to
“Finding this rare portrait of
Association).
do so because war was looming and the
Simon van der Stel in a dusty
Netherlands soon would be attacked by
- The Amsterdams Historisch Museum has
France, England and Germany in 1672.
warehouse in the eastern part
three works of Pieter van Anraedt - one of
Johannes van Reede had to guard, weed,
the board of the Amsterdam Huiszittende
of the Netherlands is an imfertilize and harvest van der Stel’s MuiderHuis (a refuge for old and poor citizens),
berg vineyards and also had to make wine
portant find in itself but disone of the Amsterdam mayor Lambert
from the harvested grapes and brandy from
covering a portrait of him
Reynst dated 1673 and one of Isaac Comthe remaining grapes.
melin, dated 1675.
with the symbolic grapes that
According to Ricus it is very likely that the
were to become the seeds of
SIMON VAN DER STEL’S portrait of Simon van der Stel that was discovered was painted in this period. “Most
South Africa’s very own wine
PASSION FOR WINE
likely Simon van der Stel had himself paintindustry makes this painted as the Lord of the Muiderberg vineyards
MAKING
at the age of 33 before going into the war
ing all the more relevant. The
– a practice often done in those times in
aving established both the artist
portrait will be exhibited and
order to leave his children a tangible imand sitter Ricus Dullaert turned his
offered for sale to the South
age of their father in the event of anything
energies to finding out more about
happening
to
him.
This
tallies
with
the
years
Simon van der Stel and his wine-making
African public at the National
that Pieter van Anraedt worked in Amstertalents from South African historians. He
Antiques & Decorative Arts
dam. I found a 17th century brass engravstarted corresponding with Mr. J.B.Bedaux
ing
from
the
Bohemian
artist
Wenceslaus
who published a very interesting article in
Faire which takes place at
Hollar (1607-1677) depicting the village
1988 titled: “The portraits of Simon van der
the Sandton Convention Cenof Muiderberg on the shores of the ZuiderStel, First Governor of the Cape” published
zee.
The
mountain
behind
Simon
van
der
tre in Sandton, Johannesburg
in Stellenbosch papers in linguistics, no.17,
Stel in the painting is most likely not Table
1988. This article mentioned a very interfrom the 20 – 22nd July 2012.
Mountain in Cape Town but Muiderberg in
esting book titled: “Simon van der Stel en
the Netherlands with Simon van der Stel as
sy kinders (Simon van der Stel and his chilBibliography:
the proud wine planter in the foreground.”
dren)”, by A.J.Boeseken, Kaapstad 1964.
-A.J. Boeseken,Simon van der Stel en sy
The rest of the story is well known to South
kinders, Kaapstad, Nasou Bdperk, 1964.
“After reading the article of J.B. Bedaux it
Africans. On the 18th March 1679 Simon
dawned on me how rare a find of a por-J.B.Bedaux, The portraits of Simon van der
van der Stel is chosen to become the first
trait of Simon van der Stel is” says Ricus.
Stel, First Governor of the Cape. StellenGovernor of the Cape by the board of di“The book of A.J. Boeseken about the life
bosch papers in linguistics, 17, 1988.
rectors
of
the
Dutch
East
India
Company
of Simon van der Stel is even more fascinat(VOC). On the ship “Vrije Zee” he sails
-Suid Afrikaanse Biografische Woordening.” Simon van der Stel was born on 14
with his six children and the sister of his
boek, Cape Town 1976, 2nd edition.
October 1639 on a Dutch merchant ship
Dutch Old Master paintings and became
part of the Collection Nederland.
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Below: Empire Bronze Gilt Clock
R24 500
Above: Edwardian Mahogany Inlayed
R1 450
Above: French walnut armoire. R 17 500.00
Above: French Marble topped Kings-Wood Gilt Commode
R27 500
www.ossewaantiques.co.za
Above: 19th century Beef Wood &
Padoek Colonial Chest of Drawers
R27 500
Above: Carved oak Anglo Indian desk with
leather top. R 19 500.00
Right: Pair of Rare Art Deco
Tortoise Shell Lamps
R12 000
Right: 19th Century
Carved Armchair
R12 500
Above: Continental Carved Walnut Console & Mirror
R27 500
Above: French 19th century Antique Butcher’s Block
R45 000
Below: Art Deco Bronze Lamp
R12 500
Below: Rare Africana Yellow & Stink wood Linen Press c1860
R49 500
Above: Victorian Wallnut
Canterbury with Brass
Gallery
R12 500
Left: Set of 4 Tudor Chairs with Leather
Buttoned Seats
R8 500
Above: 19th Century French
Boulle Library Table
R35 000
Above: 19th century Beef Wood &
Padoek Bureau
R35 000
Below: Pair of Freemasons Lodge
Gothic Mahogany Chairs
R17 500
Below: Pair of Original Rare Marble topped
painted Italian consoles
R17 500
ntiques
Above: Carved Dutch Wallnut Hall Chair
R3 950
dieossewaantiques
For more information, phone Christiaan Cell: 082-776-1585
email: ossewa@iafrica.com
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T
hanks to the flamboyant extravagances of the
French monarchy of the 17th and 18th Century,
French furniture design became an art in itself and
continues to be of great influence in the collecting market. In those heady days, the French aristocracies spared no expense in hiring the best craftsmen to
build the most exquisite furniture of the highest quality
to decorate the various palaces such as Versailles and
the chateaus of the wealthy. Characterized by elaborate curving, ‘cabriole’ chair legs inspired by animals’
hind legs, serpentine effects and grotesque scenes,
scrolls, swirls and ‘boullework’ surfaces, French furniture
was complemented by embroidered upholstery and
sumptuous furnishings.
Whilst examples of those early pieces are usually only
found in museums, a revival in the 19th Century with
industrialization meant that some of those elaborate
pieces could be easily and more affordably reproduced. Today, most antique French-style furniture on
the market dates from the mid-1800’s onward and
reflects mostly three main time periods – those under
the reigns of Kings Louis XIV – the Sun King (1661-1715),
Louis XV (1723 -74) famous for the Rococo style and
Louis XVI (1774-89).
Exhibiting for the second year running is Henika Gadd
of Validtrade Antiques – who specializes in importing
French furniture will be exhibiting a wide range at
this year’s NAADA Faire. “I am passionate about the
heritage and beauty of French furniture. Each piece
must speak to me – whether it’s an elaborately carved
mirror or the intricate carving on a cabinet. I also
specialize in pieces that tell a story in the carving of
the piece – whether it reflects nature or an unusual
religious depiction.”
French Walnut Buffet
Some of the items that will be on show at the National
Antiques Faire from Validtrade include:-
•
• An unusual 18th Century ‘klooster kas’ from Hamburg that depicts the 8-point Star known as the Star of
An impressive cabinet that has a matching server in
renaissance style combined with gothic touches.
Redemption or Star of Regeneration which represents
baptism with carved work depicting faith, hope and
love.
Louis XV gilded centre table
•
• Don’t opt for reproduction mirrors when you can be
the proud owner of a magnificent Renaissance mirror
A Hunting style flower-stand c1869 is a piece that will
make a stunning showpiece in any home.
c1870.
•
For those wanting to have a talking point in their
homes, this beautiful Louis XV gilded centre table will
do you proud.
Henika managed to find this very rare ‘tea table’ c1870,
the top part lifts to act as a tray. (To the left)
FABULOUSLY
1870 Tea table with removable tray
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Louis XIII Oak bedroom set with
Renaissance carving. Decorated with
“ Double barley twist” - very rare.
German 19th Century Ormolu mounted
Brass boulle style marquetry (Clock),
marked Conrad Felsing, Konigl.
Horlogermacher.
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Holy Water barrel made from wood
out of the Black Forest superbly carved
c1860.
3
Boulle mantel clock. Medallion on
the movement shows it was made
1795 - 1801.
4
Statue of Joseph and child c1840.
5
French Walnut Buffet with carve work,
influenced by Greek mythology.
6
Louis XV Armoire in Oak. Carve work
depicting religious symbols.
7
Huntingstyle cabinet - mid 1800’s,
depicting Hunting scenes on the door
panels and Lions on the ends of the
middle part.
Validtrade Antiques
14 Liebenburg Street, Alrode, Gauteng, South Africa
Henika 082-744-4449
www.validtradeantiques.com or email: henika@mweb.co.za
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Kunsthandel H.W.C.Dullaert
Johannesburg/Amsterdam www.chineseantiquesdullaert.com Email: ricusdullaert@gmx.net Cell:073-1529022
www.icons-dullaert.nl Tel: +31 65577-1503
17th & 18TH CENTURY DUTCH
ANTIQUES AND CHINESE
ARTEFACTS AT KUNSTHANDEL
H.W.C.DULLAERT STAND
AT THE NAADA FAIRE
A
t the up coming National Antiques Faire,
Dutch dealer Ricus Dullaert of Kunsthandel H.W.C.Dullaert will be celebrating
his fifth successful year of exhibiting at NAADA.
To mark the event he went the extra mile to bring
together an extraordinary collection of 17th and
18th century Dutch antiques and Chinese antique artifacts. The undebatable top piece of
the collection of Kunsthandel Dullaert is a 17th
century portrait that the Rijks Kunsthistorisch
Documentatie Centrum of the Hague the Netherlands attributed to the famous Golden Age
painter Pieter van Anraedt (Utrecht 1635Deventer 1678) and depicts Simon van der Stel
the founder of the South African wine industry.
There is only one other portrait in the world of
Simon van der Stel which is part of the Collection Nederland.
Another highlight of the Dullaert collection is an
18th century Amsterdam “staand horlogie” from
circa 1760 by the famous Amsterdam clockmaker Henricus van Vlijmen. The clock with
a full calendar (date, day, month and moon
phase) has a rare view of Table Mountain,
Table Bay and Cape Town painted on the dial.
It shows Cape Town as it must have looked in
the middle of the 18th century. The clock has an
automaton with five moving Dutch East Indies
company merchant ships. It is placed in a fine
Burr Walnut case inlaid with Rosewood.
A fine collection of Dutch 18th century furniture
complements a stunning Dutch late 18th century
marquetry inlaid corner cabinet. In the Mahogany and Rosewood front panels of the bow front
cabinet the artist made inlays of flower bouquets, 60 Dutch weapons, musical instruments
like hunting horns, clarinets, violins, drums as
well as butterflies and birds.
Other highlights of the Dutch furniture collection are a mid 18th century Burr Walnut show
cabinet for porcelain on ball claw feet, a Burr
Walnut Rococo armoire (circa 1765) and a
flame Mahogany armoire (circa 1775).
The collection is completed with fine Chinese
artifacts like enamelled cloisonné incense burners, Ivory statues, blue and white porcelain from
emperors Wanli (1573-1619), Kangxi (16631722) and Qianlong (1736-1795). Some
of the Chinese artefacts will be displayed in
Chinese furniture of the period.
Ricus Dullaert looks forward to meeting you at
his stand.
Left: Rare Amsterdam “staand horlogie”
signed by Henricus van Vlijmen, Amsterdam,
circa 1760. Full calendar on clock, showing
days, months, dates & moon phases as well
as an automation with five Dutch 18th century
merchant ships. On the dial images displayed
include Cape Town, Table Mountain with the
Castle & Table Bay as it looked in the 18th
century. The work is placed in a fine Burr
Walnut casing, crowned with Angels & Atlas
inlaid with Rose Wood. Height 265cm.
Right: Dutch Burr Walnut Show-Cabinet made
for Porcelain. Richly Carved. Mid 18th Century.
Height 248 cm, Width 188cm, Depth 45cm
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Right: Close up detail of a 18th Century
Boulle Clock. Andre Charles Boulle (1642
- 1732) invented a technique to inlay
Tortoiseshell with Brass. Made in Paris 1751,
this clock is decorated with this technique.
Right: 18th Century Boulle Clock showcasing
the Goddess of the Sky - Hera. She was the
spouse of Zeus. Sitting on top of an Eagle.
Above: 17th Century Dutch portrait of a Simon van der Stel by Pieter van Anraedt, Netherdalnds 1635 - 1678.Oil on canvas.
Below: Dutch Mahogany & Rosewood corner cabinet inlaid with Satin-Essen & Oak marquetry. Late 18th Century.
height 210cm, width 126cm, depth 76cm filled with a collection of 18th Century Blue & White Qianlong Porcelain and Delft
18th century earthen work.
Above: Dutch Burr Walnut Rococco Armoire c1765
height 245cm, width 168cm, depth 66cm
Johannesburg/Amsterdam www.chineseantiquesdullaert.com Email: ricusdullaert@gmx.net Cell:073-1529022
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Top left to right: Jeannette Dykman Oil On Board Still Life, Bronze Lady Holding an Urn C1940, Museum
quality large Daum Cameo Vase, William Moorcroft Spring Flowers Flambe Vase, Royal Doulton Flower Sellers Children Figurine,
Pair Silver Candle Sticks London 1905, Bronze Figure of Narcissus by Churazzi 19th century not signed on a superb Victorian
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SILVER SPLENDOUR
N
othing can match a table decked out in silver
or silver-plate. So many
times I ask people if they
know the difference between silver
and silver-plate? It is important as
a collector to be able to identify
the different types of silver and the
many hallmarks. American Sterling is simple and to the point whilst
British silver has the passant mark
signifying silver of a 925 standard.
Many silver-plated items have the
A1 marking or “quadruple plate”
or “EPNS’.
Collecting is often so personal so
look at your life and how you live
and then choose a style that represents your specific taste. Once you
have done this look at the period
that reflects your style and then
look into the different silver companies and makers. Silver makers
over the generations have represented so many diverse eras that
I have no doubt that you will find
something that suits you and your
home perfectly. However, I believe
one mustn’t be scared to mix different periods as this adds dimension to a collection. If you decide
to collect flat ware it is fun to do
a harlequin set that includes many
different patterns from different
factories. A dining room table set
with silver centerpieces and cutlery
as well as bon-bon and serving
dishes can make for a most lavish
dining experience.
due to silver value but due to the
value of the silversmith or the silver
company. Once you understand
this you will be well on your way to
understanding and putting a valuable collection together.
Over the years I have come to love
monograms and cannot believe
that people would want to remove
them. To me a set of serviette rings
around the table - each with different monograms - makes for such
wonderful dinnertime conversation. If you can find a set of six or
twelve be sure to grab them as they
are very rare and hard to find.
Monograms can also provide huge
historical value and interest to the
collector.
THE COLLECTOR’S
SUGGESTION ON WHAT
TO COLLECT:
Repair of silver needs to be done
by a professional as a bad job
can affect the value of your piece.
Always seek out a good professional silversmith who understands
antiques and who can make minor
dents disappear very easily. With
silver taking center stage in the collecting world as the value of silver
increases, it is important to understand your collection and what you
are looking at. Some small pieces
sell for huge amounts of money not
Flatware or tableware: by pattern
or maker or harlequin sets. Complete sets are hard to find and one
must understand that blades may
have been replaced and that this is
acceptable.
Thimbles are a small collection but
once again you will be surprised
how many different thimbles there
are to collect.
Card cases
Vesta cases
Vinaigrettes
Spice towers
Silver calling card trays
Spoons
Centre pieces or rose bowls
Today many people collect English Sterling Silver, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese or Cape Silver. Silver is an investment that is indeed
‘today’s investment for tomorrow’.
A 3 Piece Hallmark
Silver Gilt Tea Set
Edinburgh 1834
Makers Mark L.U.
A 12 Place Setting
Cardeilhac French
Christofle Silver
Cutlery
A Hallmarked
Silver Tray
London 1879-1880
By Frederick Elkington
For further info Call: (011) 482-4259
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“Birds of a Feather”
“The Laughing Giraffe”
EXPERTS SAY POTTERY HAS A SPIRIT!
When you look at the lines created by
Kenjomani Art it is both innovative, colorful, unique & affordable. There is no doubt that
every piece in the collection indeed has “Spirit”.
Today Ken creates & keeps pushing boundaries with his designs by using a technique of old.
He is a self taught artist with no formal qualifications.
The functionality of his product line is so useful in everyday life, it’s no wonder so many collectors are rushing to own
a piece of this beautiful pottery.
Atkinson and Atkinson Antiques and Collectables in Association with Keogh International are the sole representitives of this unique line
and will be showcasing a range of pot tery from the “The Kenjomani” line at the 2012 NAADA Faire.
Contact Pamela on (011) 888-8080 or 082-555-2943 for any further queries or to view the collection visit their
Shop at 142 Millner Avenue, Northcliff
“The Wild”
“Kingfisher”
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Nicholas and Louise Meschede
95 Sixth Road, Hyde Park, Sandton
Tel:(011) 442-0909; Fax: (011) 442-0909
Cell Nick: 084-469-4431; Cell Louise: 073-354-1864
E-mail:nick.meschede@templars.co.za; louise.meschede@templars.co.za
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We tend to do it
the old fashioned way
Some research. Careful identification. Quality coding. No
over-optimistic description.
Condition assessments. Private buying. Average pricing.
Not much internet promotion. Middle of the road, all the
way, really.
It has helped develop the market over the last thirty five
years. It shares our collectors’ genuine passion. And
the young, the serious collectors and the corporates all
appreciate the process.
Here’s to the next thirty five years.
For jewellery, small antiques and collectable items
which are a little different
Contact
Vanessa Prior at (011) 646-4211
email: collect@global.co.za
For antiquarian books, prints, maps
and ephemera
Contact
Michael Prior at (011) 646-8320
email: collect@global.co.za
“It just goes to show” says Vanessa Prior “how collecting items which
are a little different can be both fascinating and rewarding”
Michael & Vanessa Prior persisted for 9 months in 1980 and eventually
obtained a municipal licence to operate the first Antiques & Collectables street market in Johannesburg, outside their shops in Parkview.
Among the several launch advertisements which appeared in
the local press and in the “Tonight” section of the “Star”, was
one which featured “A pair of Queen Victoria’s bloomers”
(see print advert to the right). In fact, three pairs were on offer.
Voluminous in silk with lace layered overlays and hand monogrammed
with the Royal cipher, each pair was sold at R35.
Amazingly, the third header of the Star on November 4th, 2011
featured the sale in Edinburgh “This week the oddest item of the
day was on offer: a pair of bloomers once belonging to Queen Victoria. An anonymous buyer parted with more than R115 000.00
to get the white silk unmentionables, three times the estimate.
A spokesman for the seller hailed this as a “great result” reflecting the
world wide interest in royal memorabilia.
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JOHN BROMLEY WIT H
PASC OE AND C OMPAN Y
AT N AADA 2012
PASCOE CERAMICS AT NAADA
P
ascoe and Company is delighted to announce that
John Bromley will be the featured artist at the NAADA
Faire from July 19-22, 2012. John will be working on
his latest Royal figurines collection and he has just completed a beautiful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in the
Norman Hartnell gown that she wore during her 1957 state
visit to the USA. John’s figurine of Kate Middleton in her wedding dress was a huge success around the world and he is now
launching Prince William in the Irish Guards uniform which he
wore at his wedding.
Come and meet John Bromley at NAADA, watch him at work,
take part in his master-classes and learn more about the art of
figurative modelling as he talks about his fascinating career.
by
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William & Kate
Meet
John
Bromley
Duke and
Dutchess
of
Cambridgefrom England
Master-Modeller
Limited Edition
John began his career as a Royal
Doulton modeller in the 1960s and has
created figurines for all the leading china
companies in the UK.
♦ Experience clay modelling at John’s
Master-Classes Daily at 12pm*
♦ Discover more about Royal Doulton
figurines at John’s talks
Friday 11am & Saturday 2pm
♦ John is pleased to sign your purchases.
*Reservations are essential
Isabelle
Fleur
As Lovely
as You
Anabel
John Bromley is particularly well known to collectors of Royal
Doulton figurines as he has had a long association with their
pottery in Stoke-on-Trent. Over the years, John has been responsible for more than 100 models in their famous HN collection,
modincluding no less than 9 Figurines of the Year. John also mod
elled exclusive designs for Michael Doulton events and for the
Royal Doulton International Collectors Club.
John’s talents as a modeller were identified by his school
teachers at the age of 9 and he began studying sculpture at
the Burslem School of Art when he was just 15 years old. He
started as a figurine modeler at Doulton’s Burslem factory in
1960 and collectors may remember his cute Bunnykins Soldier
money bank and his imposing flambé dragon.
One of John’s first royal commissions was a bust of HRH Prince
Charles to mark his investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969.
He followed this with portraits of the Queen and the Duke of
Edinburgh to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary in
1972. Later in his career, John had the honour of meeting
Her Majesty and Prince Phillip when his sculpture of a pintail
duck, developed with acclaimed naturalist Sir Peter Scott, was
presented to the Queen.
John has worked on special commissions for a variety of china
companies during the last 50 years, including Wedgwood,
Coalport, Royal Worcester and Goebel, and he is very proud
of his work for the Marquis of Queensbury. In his Derbyshire
studio, John continues to create beautiful figurines and promotes
them world-wide with the assistance of his wife, Veronica, who
will be travelling with him to South Africa. John’s new work is all
hand-made and decorated in Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Work
with the
master himself.
Attend The Bromley
Master Classes at the
National Antiques Fair.
Limited classes available.
For bookings call
(011) 802-1602 or
083-377-6721
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A PASSION FOR
AFRICANA
HERITAGE
NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS
2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA
Kobus Van der Merwe, antiques collector turned
dealer, loves nothing more than to scour the ‘platteland’ for interesting antiques and collectables.
Once he has picked up that blue and white vase
with ‘tabak’ written across the top or has loaded a
baby’s cot or ‘riempiestool’ into his bakkie, then the fun
begins. He then throws himself into researching the
piece, finding out its origin, its provenance and history
and finally it takes pride of place in his house or is put
up for sale.
With one of the largest private collections of Africana
in the country, it was a matter of time before Kobus
turned to dealing in antiques and he and his sons
exhibited for the first time at the National Antiques
Faire in July last year. He admits it was a difficult step
to take as he is foremost a collector and parting with
his beloved pieces was not easy. “But, says Kobus, in
the end, I want to share my collection and passion
with others and seeing the enthusiasm of collectors
who buy a special piece from me gives me great
satisfaction.”
KOBUS VAN DER
MERWE & SONS
Tel: (011) 828-0295 Cell: 083-283-0477
E-mail: pe.vdmerwe@live.co.za
T
he name ‘My Rhino’ was selected to increase
people’s connection to this beautiful animal,
making the Rhino not just any other animal but
their own Rhino.
Selective designs have been used that encapsulate
the essence of Africa, Love and Emotion, such as the
Rhino with words scribed on its body such as:
I am loveable,
Save me from extinction,
Solitary, Love,
I am a vegetarian,
Hook-Lipped and Shy.
My Rhino has been moulded by an expert mould
maker, where the exact proportions of the rhino have
been taken into consideration.
A limited edition range is being created that will be
promoted at once off events and prestigious exhibits. All our pieces are proudly South African and
handmade.
The My Rhino brand wishes to increase awareness
globally through as many distribution channels locally
and internationally as possible, by doing such, all
people can become further aware and connect with
such a wonderful animal.
My Rhino is currently donating to 5 charities with an
interest to increase this over time, making this not just
an awareness program but also a fund raising
initiative.
Retailers are also encouraged to donate further funds
to a charity of their choice.
My Rhino comes beautifully packaged and is easy to
transport globally.
We would like to help worldwide and with your help
we can! If you would be interested in designing a
Rhino we would feature you of course.
His other passion is collecting Boer War memorabilia.
More than the piece itself, Kobus is fascinated by the
stories attached to the pieces. Many of them were
made by prisoners-of-war and their handiwork tells
the story of war, hardship, survival and love. To him, to
find a wood table made by Anglo-Boer prisoner-of-war
Ben van den Hoven, who later became mayor of Parys,
and to connect the dots and find a picture of the
man to give the piece its rightful provenance, is what
antique collecting is all about.
Rhinoceroses once roamed the plains and forests
of Africa in their hundreds of thousands. Today they
teeter on the brink of extinction.
Besides exhibiting at NAADA, Kobus van der Merwe
also takes part in the Voortrekker Museum Antiques
Fair and Melrose House Antiques Fair.
+27 83 377 3430
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Heidi Snaith | Designer | BA Interior Design Inchbald
London School of Interior Design
Email: info@myrhino.co.za|
| +27 82 773 8213|
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SILVER & CRYSTAL CRUET SET LONDON 1838
MAKER: ROBERT GARRARD
GEORGIAN SILVER TRAY - LONDON 1779
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esides the wealth of antiques and collectables emanating from our European ancestors, antique collectors are
passionately starting to collect and preserve
our past heritage in the way of Africana
and Boer War antiques & collectables. The
National Antiques & Decorative Arts Faire,
now in its 12th year has been instrumental in promoting local heritage antiques –
from early Africana and Pioneer furniture
to the more ‘modern’ Cape and Transvaal
furniture of the thirties and forties and even
imbuia furniture.
Many of the antique dealers exhibiting at
the National Antiques Faire that takes place
at the Sandton Convention Centre from the
20 – 22nd July 2012 are specialists in
Africana antiques and are passionate about
preserving our heritage. These include:
DECOR
European pieces but who has a keen eye in
picking out early Africana pieces. Whether
he’s scouring the Overberg to find beautifully crafted furniture to picking up Boer
War memorabilia such as ‘koffee confoer’
sets, ‘dop bekers’ or prisoner of war collectables, Christiaan has a passion for preserving our heritage. His antique shop, on
the corner of Main Street & 8th Avenue in
Melville is housed inside a 1903 building
which has been recently renovated. There
you will find an eclectic mix of rare Africana
furniture, 18th Century French country styles
and bespoke tables crafted from re-cycled
wood or wrought iron. With his combined
passion for art and antiques, Christiaan has
built a thriving business supplying furniture
for all styles of interiors together with chic
accessories, decorative objects and collectables. Paintings by South African artists,
ceramic art from Ardmore in KZN and vintage Moorcroft art pottery are just some of
his specialities.
RIAAN BOLT – CAPE- AND
TRANSVAAL FURNITURE
Riaan Bolt is the epitome of the new breed
of talented young people. Besides being a
talented classical pianist, he is also making
his mark in the collecting world. His father,
MUST VISIT
his international contemporaries such as
Bernard Leach. Riaan is pleased to offer
a number of important stoneware pieces
by this unique artist to interested collectors. The juxtaposition of Abstract Art with
fine Antique Furniture is a trend followed
internationally by a new generation of collectors. Riaan will illustrate this trend by
setting off Cape Furniture against artworks
by Christo Coetzee, Gordon Vorster and
George Boys, amongst others.
KOBUS VAN DER MERWE
& SONS
Kobus van der Merwe is first and foremost
a collector of Africana and has become
so passionate about local antiques that
he has spent the past twenty years scouring the country looking for unique pieces
of Africana furniture. With a vast personal
collection, Kobus decided to share his collection with others who have a passion for
preserving South Africa’s history and will be
exhibiting again at the National Antiques
Faire. His range includes beautiful antique
dressers, beds, riempie stools and even
pioneer cradles and children’s toys. With
Boer War Memorabilia reaching its centenary, Kobus has become passionate about
seeking out and preserving as much of this
COLLECTORS INVEST IN AFRICANA ANTIQUES
CHRISTIAAN SCHOLTZ OF
DIE OSSEWA
One of Johannesburg’s most popular
antique dealers is Christiaan Scholtz of Die
Ossewa who, besides being recognized
for being one of the Springbok rugby players who was in the 1995 Rugby World
Cup winning team, is a reputable dealer
who not only scours the world – from
Argentina to France and Hungary for unique
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Dr Johan Bolt, is one of the top collectors
of Cape Furniture in South Africa. Growing
up with the Bolt collection cultivated Riaan’s
love for Cape – and Transvaal furniture,
as well as his discerning knowledge of the
field. As an avid collector of Anglo-Cape
furniture, Riaan decided in 2005 to turn
his passion for “pioneer furniture” into a
business and started exhibiting at the annual National Antiques & Decorative Arts
Fair at the Sandton Convention Centre. At
NAADA 2012 he will focus on early 19th
century Yellowwood and Stinkwood Furniture from the Overberg region, mid 20th
century Ceramics by master potter Esias
Bosch and South African Abstract Art from
the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Excellent craftsmanship, elegant proportions and attention to detail distinguish these pieces from
their contemporaries and make them highly
sought after amongst collectors. Highlights
include a Yellowwood and Stinkwood
Table from the Albertinia district with characteristic inlay work, a Yellowwood Cupboard from Genadendal showing Biedermeier influence and an elegant Stinkwood
Riempiesbank from the Swellendam region.
Esias Bosch is regarded as one of South
Africa’s leading master potters and his work
is comparable in quality to pieces made by
period as possible and has become an expert in this field. He sees the collecting of
South African antiques as falling into two
categories – those that are ‘stadsmeubels’ –
the more elaborate antiques found in stately
homes – and the ‘plattelandse meubels’,
the more rustic country-style antiques. What
makes our antiques so unique is also the
different woods that were used to make the
furniture – the combination of yellow wood
and stinkwood for example gives a unique
contrast between the dark and light wood
and will add to the value of, say a ‘jonkmanskas’. One also finds many pieces that
have intricate inlay work that also makes
them unique.
Wild Wind
COLLECTING
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DECOR
MUST VISIT
Ye s t e r y e a r ’s O p u l e n c e T o d a y
Cell: 083-600-9088 Cell: 083-308-8238 Email: info@craze.co.za
A
s collecting genuine antique furniture becomes harder and
harder and with dwindling supplies, people with discerning taste and who cherish the elegance and opulence
of the 18th and 19th Century with their Renaissance, Gothic,
Neoclassic and Empire styles are discovering that the old world
charm can still be relived through modern day artisans.
Wild Wind offers timeless European inspired decorative art recognized for classic old-world elegance. Their pieces take their inspiration from an array of decorated furniture; Eighteenth-century
hand painted French commodes, Victorian era vanities, Italian
chests with hand painted garlands, European furniture representing the decorative artistry from the18th and 19th century. All the
furniture is finished by a talented team of artisans that strive to
recreate the aged effect of timeless masterpieces. This talented
team creates treasures that can be appreciated by both antique
collectors and modern contemporary aficionados.
Its timeless appeal and sophisticated look gives any home interior
a grand opulence and makes a compelling conversation piece.
Renaissance styled furniture is perfect for those who want to fill
large spaces in their homes with furniture that is impressive with
intricate design or to make a choice of one or two key pieces to
integrate with furniture that you have at home. Industry professionals, architects and interior designers, working with a discriminating clientele will appreciate the endless possibilities.
We look forward to meeting you at the National Antique Faire
in July this year.
w w w. w i l d w i n d . c o . z a
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RESTORATION REVIVAL
By Clyde Terry
Above: Large selection of specialized
books are available at leading outlets
on Furniture & Antique restoration.
Fiddes Stockist
(011) 482-3266
T
o restore or not to restore your loved
antique furniture is always a question
that many collectors want to know
the answer to. Preservation, is of
course, as far as I am concerned a must
when looking after the heirlooms you have
purchased or inherited. Of course the huge
secondary question once you have decided
to have an item restored is why give the
job to a professional when it seems so
minor. Once you have realized you need
the help of a professional restorer who will
not cause more damage than good it is
then time to seek out the right professional.
In my line of work it seems easier said than
done - I see so many pieces that have been
bastardized during this process. I strongly
suggest going to a few shops and seeing
the work that they are having done and then
find out who they use. You will need to get
the restorer to come to your home to look at
the larger items. Ask questions about what
technique will be used and see what knowledge they have of your piece. Preservation
should be restoring your item to as close to
the original condition as possible - using
correct procedures to do so is important.
Over the past few years I have been to
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many restorers’ workshops and I must
say this is probably the best way to get
an insight into how they work. An organized workshop with old wood planes and
equipment should give you an insight into
the professionalism of the workshop. References are one thing many of us do not think
of asking for but when dealing with your
loved antiques I would strongly suggest that
you do so. Not all restorers can replace
missing wooden carved sections so if this
is necessary find out who they will be using
to do so. I often ask if it is their intention to
change the patination of the piece and then
match it to the new patina. If this is the case
you will probably need to strongly consider
what the original patina of the piece should
be and make sure you get the piece back
matched to the original colour. However if
the sun has bleached your piece you would
then consider it being enhanced to the right
colour for the age of the piece. If there is
missing hardware, what hardware will the
restorer be using. Ask to see the quality and
make a decision as to the quality.
or know where a certain restorer is as they
are searching for their items and the restorer
has now disappeared. This is why I feel it is
so important to go visit the workshop. Find
out the time frame of the job and follow up
and make sure they are still in business.
Failure to place an address in an advertisement should be a strong warning sign as a
good restorer would be happy to have you
visit his workshop. Phone your insurance
and find out if you can get the item covered
while it is at the restorer.
Yes, I do believe it is in your best interest
to preserve your pieces and the pleasure
of having taken your piece from average to
museum worthy is a huge plus. Most restorers will warn you against the use of oils on
antique pieces and recommend you only
use quality antique wood polishes such as
Liberon or Fiddes.
Below: A fine example of before and after
a restoration project on a card table.
CHOOSING A RESTORER:
Get a clear understanding of work to be
done and costs.
Hidden costs may be transportation of the
item. Will there be hidden repair costs and
will they be disclosed during the process of
the work.
I have been asked so many times during
my years in the industry whether I know of
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I
vory is a material that is already fascinated mankind for thousands of years. King Salomon of the
Israelites (1000 BC) had a fleet to provide him
with gold and ivory (See 2 Chronicles, 9,21) and
his throne was inlaid with ivory (1 Kings, 10,18).
In the book Songs of Songs, Chapter 7, Verse 5, the
neck of a beautiful lady is compared with an ivory
tower and in the litany of the Holy Virgin of the catholic and
orthodox churches, the Virgin Mary is praised as an “Ivory
Tower”.
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Kunsthandel
H.W.C.Dullaert
The popularity of ivory for handles of table ware, keys of
piano’s, decorative carvings and jewellery has cost the
elephant population dearly. In 1930 there were still
5 million African elephants around and nowadays a
paltry 250.000-500.000 are left.
Therefore the ban on international ivory trade is a blessing. Trade in antique ivory is a different story. Antique
dealers who sell antique ivory works of art are just doing
an eco friendly trade and are recycling existing artefacts.
Ivory is recognizable through the fine maze of vertical lines
that cover the surface. Bone has a structure with points. If
an antiques dealer wants to determine if an object is real
ivory or made of artificial material, he can do so by taking
a glowing hot needle and press it against the ivory object.
If the piece is real ivory, nothing will happen - if it’s plastic
or something else, it will burn a hole in the object.
Cowboys and Angels
The most gifted ivory carvers of history are from Japan,
China and Europe. Byzantine ivories are prized. The
French town of Dieppe was a famous center for 18th century ivory carving. China and Japan produced amazing
works of art such as devil’s ball, netsukes and fully carved
tusks that are made of ivory.
ORIENTAL & IVORY
ANTIQUE EXPERTS
Johannesburg/Amsterdam
www.chineseantiquesdullaert.com
Email: ricusdullaert@gmx.net
Cell:073-1529022
www.icons-dullaert.nl
Tel: +31 65577-1503
Cowboys and Angels
Andre Nel
Email: cowboysandangels@absamail.co.za
Cell:082-647-9183
IVORY
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H.W.C.Dullaert
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Pascoe and Company
0800 982448
Templar Antiques (011) 483-2568
Jeremy Stephens
(011) 880-5525
Clyde on 4th (011) 482-3266
Kunsthandel H.W.C
Clyde on 4th (011) 482-3266
Atkinson & Atkinson
082-555-2943
(011) 483-2568
The Collector’s
Choice of
Antiques and Collectables for Sale
Associated Art Gallery
(011) 880-8092
Atkinson & Atkinson
082-555-2943
Kunsthandel H.W.C
(011) 483-2568
Validtrade Antiques
(011) 907-7252
Ossewa (011) 482-9785
Validtrade Antiques
(011) 907-7252
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Elizabeth Taylor Collection
Christies
www.christies.com
VINCENT VAN GOGH (1853-1890)
Vue de l’Asile et de la Chapelle de
Saint-Rémy
oil on canvas
17 ½ x 23 ¾ in. (44.5 x 60 cm.)
Painted in Saint-Rémy, October 1889
Estimate: £5,000,000-7,000,000
© Christie’s Images Limited 2011
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buyers as well as getting record prices. We have also had some of
the more unusual items going under the hammer – 1940’s pair of pilots
goggles and helmet, early 20th century set of optics, as well as a vintage
delivery bicycle!
Our first Toy auction for 2012 was held on 31 March and proved to
be one of the best to date with excellent prices being fetched by a well
attended group of enthusiastic buyers. This Toy Auction had more variety
of trains than previously which certainly brought the train collectors out with
some record prices being achieved on the sale. Besides the various train
sets on offer, there was a number of highly collectable items including a
rare red 1955 Lincoln Ventura tin plate model car and a Japanese tin plate
Sunbeam motorcycle with sidecar in its original box.
The next Toy date has still to be confirmed but hopefully it should be in July
– watch the press for more details.
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Top: Rare collection of Trains for the discerning collector.
Left: Galle Vase
Refer to page 7 of our snippets on collect
collecting Galle Glass.
Top: 1955 Red Lincoln Futura Tin Plate Car.
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ATKINSON & ATKINSON
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES
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tkinson and Atkinson Antiques and Collectables was established in 1998. Pamela Atkinson has been running the business alongside her husband Kenneth for the last
nine years.in 2011 Pamela opened her first shop in Milner Street combining her collection with the furniture of Chris van der Walt. The shop has a huge collection of
antique and collectables such as porcelain, glass, furniture, silver, jewellery, and pocket
watches. The shop is located in the bustling suburb of Rooseveld Park and is set in the most exquisite
garden. If you are looking for a place that will enthral you with high quality items, and at the same
time take you back to a time when ladies and gentlemen would take high tea and sit on Victorian
furniture, this is the place for you. Atkinson and Atkinson pride themselves in sourcing investment pieces
for collectors from all walks of life. Antiques and collectables have always yielded good returns as well
as providing the owners much enjoyment in owning beautiful pieces that turn an ordinary home into
a palace.
”Pop in to our shop for some coffee and biscotti and bring along your copy of The Collector Magazine
or this page to receive a 10% discount off every purchase over R1 000. This offer is valid until the end
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PHILIPPE MENACHE
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CHERISHING OUR COUNTRY CHURCHES
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outh African country towns and
villages possess the most amazing variety of church architecture.
Some of our city churches are also
of great interest, but in the country they
stand out more, as they are generally not
hemmed in by high-risers and other obstructions.
The fact that country churches provide such
prominent landmarks demands closer inspection and observation by the discerning
traveller. This is what started me and my coauthor, Darryl David, to explore and share
the aesthetic beauty of our various church
buildings.
Many towns were started when the need
for cohesion amongst the surrounding communities of farmers became evident. The
church provided a spiritual home for these
communities. The placing of the church
building was especially important, and if the
church was placed in a square or an island
site, this would achieve the maximum visual
focus (examples – N G Kerk, Graaff-Reinet,
Anglican Cathedral, Grahamstown.) Sometimes the church would be placed at the
head of a main street or even a side street
to similarly provide a visual dominant –
examples (N G Kerk, Colesberg, N G
Kerk, Wellington, Lutheran Church, New
Hanover.) In certain instances, where the
church building is away from the town centre or along a main street or street corner, it
often lacks the visual impact that a church
should provide.
South Africa is blessed with a fantastic
legacy of architectural styles that were
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the result of the creative genius of past
architects and building contractors. In
the Western Cape, the “Cape Gothic” or
“Neo-Gothic” styles were favoured – the
church was painted a blinding white colour
and the contrast with the (generally) blue
sky is nothing short of dazzling. There are
numerous examples of these by architects
such as Carl-Otto Hager, Charles Freeman, William Ford, Folbert Hesse. Also
in the Cape, the numerous stone Anglican
churches – most pleasing in their intimacy
and usually smaller scale - were often the
work of Sophy Gray, the wife of Bishop
Robert Gray, whose designs were adapted to at least forty church buildings. Other
architectural styles in the Western Cape
include those of the Mission churches, striking in their simplicity. In other provinces,
there are the Anglican stone churches
designed by Sir Herbert Baker and the
Byzantine-styled church buildings designed
by South Africa’s most prolific architect,
Gerhard Moerdijk. These domed church
buildings abound in most of the Northern
Provinces – that is, Free State, Gauteng,
North-West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and
Kwa-Zulu Natal. Moerdijk designed some
ninety church buildings. The baroque
church buildings of the Trappist Mission
churches in Kwa-Zulu Natal, often with twin
towers, remind one of similar church buildings in Germany and Switzerland.
Where one can get in, the church interiors are well worth inspecting – some outstanding woodwork feature inside, such
as vaulted ceilings, balustraded gallery
balconies, and intricately crafted pulpits.
Some of the church organs, still in their original condition, featuring beautifully painted
and scrolled organ pipes. There are also
some kaleidoscopic stained-glass window
designs as well.
Forget about rushing from A to B on the Toll
Roads – take the bypasses and explore the
towns and their churches. Sometimes time
stands still and the sheer peace and quiet
produce a tangible magic. It is important
to look after and preserve this part of South
Africa’s architectural heritage – already
some previously abandoned churches have
found new leases of life such as art galleries, museums, publicity association offices
or flower-show halls. So take a breather
and explore these wonders for yourself!
A few of our favourites as featured in a new
book on South African churches:-
GRAAFF-REINET DUTCH
REFORMED CHURCH
Graaff-Reinet needs no introduction. The
town has been described as a living architectural museum, a true tenet if ever there
was one, and it is fitting, therefore, that
the majestic scale of the Dutch Reformed
church complements the town’s image.
There is arguably no church in South Africa
that occupies a more prominent site than
Graaff-Reinet’s – it stands on an island site,
at the north end of Church Street, around
which all traffic must pass. Therefore, it is
impossible to miss! This was, in fact, the
third Dutch Reformed church to have been
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built in the town, and the second on the
present site. The church was inaugurated
in 1886, exactly 100 years after the town
was founded.
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he architect was Charles Freeman,
who designed some other remarkable buildings in the (former) Cape
Province. The design was loosely
modelled on Salisbury Cathedral in England, and can be described as an extremely “flowery” form of Cape Gothic architecture with a dazzlingly white spire rising to
a considerable height above the structure,
which is a veritable symphony of grey stone
and white plaster. It is also believed to be
the only church in South Africa that possesses a chimney. The church is normally open
during daylight hours, as part of the tourist
attractions of the town. Inside the magnificent interior, one finds the silver baptismal
font. There is also a collection of Old Cape
Silver locked away in the vestry. For those
tourists with some time on their hands, a visit
of one hour’s duration would not be unjustified.
REDDERSBURG GEREFORMEERDE KERK
The village of Reddersburg, bypassed by
the N1 to the south of Bloemfontein, and
crossed by the N6 on the way to East London, is a forgotten little architectural gem.
With hints of the Karoo coming through in
its flat-roofed vernacular style, it is unusual
in that it has not one, but three church buildings.
The one that first catches one’s eye is the
Gereformeerde Kerk which stands close to
the original church building, dated 1863,
and is now used as the church hall. The
present church building was designed by
architects Gerhard Moerdijk and Wynand
Louw and the foundation stone is dated 27
June 1925. This unusual sandstone building has a variety of designs incorporated
in it – the front façade, facing south along
the main street, consists of two sets of seven
blue-tinted glazed windows, the lower set
being arch-shaped and the upper set being
oblong-shaped. Above this rises a massive
triangular pediment, topped with dentils below the roofline. On each side of this structure stand two domed towers, three tiers
each, with keyhole arches on the second
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cupola. Contrast this with the lower (northern) side, where we find a splendid sandstone colonnade, comprising of twelve
arches, separated by handsome little pillars. Above that, the roofline has nine circular windows. For such a modest village, this
church is well worth an inspection.
RICHMOND (N. CAPE)
N. G. KERK
The town of Richmond was founded in
1843 on the farm Driefontein. It lies astride
the Ongers River, which gives the town its
somewhat irregular layout – long streets
east/west, short streets north-south. The N
G Kerk replaced an earlier one and was
commissioned on 3 October 1908. The
town’s surveyor, a J.Leeb, was believed to
have been responsible for the church’s design as well. The church is well placed in
Loop Street, at the head of Church Street.
The site slopes in a north-south direction,
therefore the church presents an impactful
appearance from the Church street (lower)
side. It is atypical “Cape Gothic” church,
painted in a delicate cream. The main
tower has intricate detail along its front buttresses. It is topped by four triangular pinnacles and crowned by a silver-grey iron
spire. The two flanking side towers rise to
about half the height of the main tower and
are graced with balustrade-work and four
pinnacles each, topped with black iron finials. The interior of the church features what
is believed to be the highest pulpit in any
Dutch Reformed church building, and was
designed by the master carpenter L F Anhuyser. Richmond has now gained fame
as South Africa’s first “Booktown,” and is
home to at least eight bookshops stocking
all kinds of books imaginable – there are
certainly some literary treasures to be found
in their recesses!
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als. Most of the mission church complexes
are situated in the southern parts of KZN,
but, nearer Gauteng, we find a few others, such as the Maria Ratschitz church and
adjoining buildings. The complex is some
20 kilometres east of the R 23, midway between Dundee and Ladysmith. GPS co-ordinates are 28.13.547 S and 30.01.385 E.
The church resembles a miniature German
Baroque cathedral. It is a neat reddishbrown stone building, with a coarse sandstone base and attractive sandstone quoining on the four sides of the tower. There are
various sets of rose windows, thin Gothic
windows and an attractive, triple-arched
doorway entrance. Above the tower sits a
iron cupola and spire. There are the most
exquisite stained-glass window designs as
well as delicate filigree-like designs on the
various inside walls. In fact, the interior is
not to be missed under any circumstances.
Around the church one finds other sets of
buildings such as staff quarters, sheds,
barns, etc., which give the impression that
this is very much a functioning religious and
spiritual environment.
SHAFTON - ST MARK’S
ANGLICAN CHURCH
There is much to be said about the dignity
of our “English-speaking” group of country
churches – Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Congregational,
amongst others. Some of these church buildings are often to be found in serene settings,
imbuing a sense of peace and, may it be
said, spiritual contentment. The little-known
St Marks’ Anglican Church, situated in the
hamlet of Shafton in the KZN Midlands, is
almost lost in the forests and mists of the
Karkloof Valley, some 30 kilometres north
of Howick. It is, in fact, the oldest Anglican
church in the Midlands, founded in 1860.
The walls are composed of rather coarse
brick and have been plastered over in a
brownish-grey shade. There are substantial stepped buttresses flanking the front,
back and sides of the church and there is
a pointedly steep iron roof. The extensive
graveyard, situated in the church gardens,
is particularly poignant, showing the names
of some of the early settlers to the area. It is
a special place to pause and reflect. GPS
co-ordinates: 29.23.076 S , 30.15.835 E.
MARIA RATSCHITZ MISSION
CHURCH
During the later part of the 19th century,
several groups of Trappist monks settled in
various parts of KwaZulu –Natal to start missionary work. Theirs was a particularly pious
and spartan existence, demanding much
self-sacrifice. The extensive network of their
Mission churches has left a unique legacy
in the province – there are over 20 mission
church complexes, all carrying the good
work that was pioneered by the first arriv-
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