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antiques • expert advice • destinations • inspired
The Issue 18 Price R30 ANTIQUES Collector • EXPERT ADVICE • DESTINATIONS • INSPIRED LIFESTYLE Dear Collector FOLLOW ON Dear Collector Publisher/Editor Clyde Terry Advertising Sales Tel: E-mail: Subscriptions & Distribution Yolanda Gibbon 082-972-3393 [email protected] The Collector P.O. Box 795 Gallo Manor Sandton 2052 (011) 482-4259 [email protected] www.thecollector.co.za Cardilogix Pty Ltd www.cardilogix.co.za (011) 363-0227/363-3260 Business Print (012) 843-7671 www.businessprint.co.za ISSN 2221-4100 9772221410005 I look forward to meeting you at the fairs. DISCLAIMER The Issue 15 Price R30 June/July/August 2011 ANTIQUES The Collector issue 15.indd 1 Collector Love Clyde tion Nation cia A N NAADA W W W. N A ADA.C O. Z Terms and conditions apply and the prize excludes transfers. • EXPERT ADVICE • DESTINATIONS • INSPIRED LIFESTYLE 2011/05/23 9:01 PM Subscribe to The Collector Magazine & stand a chance to win a 2 night stay to the value of R17 000 Question: What are the dates for NAADA 2012 ? Email your name, number & the answer to: [email protected] use 12 Apostles in the subject line. The Antique alTIQUES ARE GREs d Decorati anEN All editorial, business and production correspondence should be addressed to: The Collector P.O. Box 795, Gallo Manor, Sandton 2052. Manuscripts, illustrations and other material must be accompanied by a stamped, self addressed envelope. No responsibility can be accepted for unsolicited material. The editor reserves the right to amend and to alter copy and visual material as deemed necessary. No part of The Collector can be reproduced without written consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy on visuals and information all of which have been confirmed by the advertisers, and their views are not necessarily those of The Collector. All rights reserved. Articles and images published in The Collector have been taken from a variety of sources including the public domain on the internet and from general antiques and collecting sources. The opinions expressed in The Collector are not necessarily those of the publishers. The Collector is a registered trade mark. A Printing Arts Asso ve Tel: E-mail: Website: Design, Production & Photography ©® 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 so make sure to get your ticket today by calling (011) 4824259 to book. The Collector Magazine brings you the latest in collecting to your doorstep so be sure to subscribe and stand in line to win a prize at the 12 Apostles Hotel to the value of R17 000. Collector 2 The Collector SA’s only Antique and Collectables magazine Limited Platinum OFFER for 4 issues ONLY R50 Copies delivered via post. Visit www.thecollector.co.za, subscribe and pay using PAYPAL online. Terms and Conditions apply. Expires 01.08.2012 Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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. The Collector 4 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 Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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: [email protected] www.12aposlteshotel.com Issue 18 The Collector 5 In this ISSUE CHAIRS ASK THE EXPERTS Page 7 Page 14-15 Showcasing Showcasing MARILYN MONROE Page 10-11 The Collector 6 the Rhino “Collecting is like eating peanuts, you just can’t stop!”- Unknown Collecting Page 29 & 46 Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE ASK THE EXPERTS DECOR MUST VISIT 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 [email protected] Q Q Yours sincerely, Vicky Regards, Daniella At a recent fair I baught this eyecatching necklace. What could you tell me about the history or value? A I inherited this from my late uncle. I understand it is Ivory, is that correct? A 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 Issue 18 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 Q 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 A 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 The Collector 7 The Collector 8 Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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 I 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. Issue 18 The Collector 9 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR 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 The Collector 10 MUST VISIT 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. Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT “Some like it Hot ” 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. Issue 18 The Collector 11 COLLECTING FEATURE 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 Portfolio of DECOR MUST VISIT Bottom: Large Storm looming Errol Boyley 1918-2007 oil on board contact: (011) 482-4259 ART 1 for sale 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. The Collector 12 Issue 18 Issue 18 The Collector 13 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT “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 The Collector 14 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. Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT “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. Issue 18 The Collector 15 FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT Time: 6.30 for 7pm Opening Night R200 pp JULY 19th 2012 2012 tion Nation cia A d Decorati anEN Antique alTIQUES ARE GREs N NAADA W Z A W O. Arts Asso ve W. N A ADA.C JULY 20th - 22nd tion Nation cia A N d Decorati anEN Antique alTIQUES ARE GREs NAADA W Z A W O. Arts Asso ve COLLECTING W. N A ADA.C 10am - 6pm daily R70 pp sandton Convention Centre Exhibition Hall 1 Maude St, Sandton www.naada.co.za 2012 NATIONAL ANTIQUES FAIRE & DECORATIVE ARTS SANDTON, GAUTENG “Where the other half shop for tomorrow’s investments today” NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA KOBUS VAN DER MERWE & SONS DIE OSSEWA ANTIQUES Kobus Van Der Merwe Tel: (011) 482-9785 Cell: 082-776-1585 E-mail: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: (011) 262-0385 (031) 562-1074 www.conamorehome.com National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT The Collector 17 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 The Collector 18 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. National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT 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 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT 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: [email protected] For a pre-view visit www.naada.co.za The Collector 19 “Where the other half shop for tomorrow’s investments today” NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA 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: [email protected] 65, 6th Street Parkhurst www.clydeon4th.co.za Tel: (011) 880-8092 Fax: (011) 880-8092 Cell: 082-552-7762 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] 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:[email protected] [email protected] The Collector 20 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT “Where the other half shop for tomorrow’s investments today” NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Dealers in fashionable Antiques and Collectables KEOGH INTERNATIONAL John Keogh BY APPOINTMENT Tel: (012) 361-7819 Cell: 078-743-1042 Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Specializing in Art Deco Furniture and Decor Accessories, Moonstruck also stocks iconic fashion items including dresses, luxurious furs, costume jewellery and accessories National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT The Collector 21 “Where the other half shop for tomorrow’s investments today” NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA COLLECTABLES Contact: Vanessa Prior by appointment Open Saturdays from 9am - 1pm Tel: (011) 646-4211 Fax: (011) 486-2864 Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Specializing in Antique and collectable pianos The Collector 22 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT “Where the other half shop for tomorrow’s investments today” NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA ORI-GARI Contact: Heidi Snaith By appointment Cell: 083-377-3430 Email: [email protected] South African collectable signed ceramics PRIVATE COLLECTION Contact: Daniel Meyer Cape Town Johannesburg No.1 Corlett Drive Rosebank Tel: (021) 421-0298 Email: [email protected] Specialists in Oriental Antiques STEPHEN FALCKE INTERIOR DESIGN Tel: (011) 327-5368 E-mail: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Importers of high quality, hand-painted Italian antique reproductions National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT The Collector 23 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR 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. Limited edition of 2012 Diamond Jubilee Corgi Royal Crown Derby Limited edition of 500 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. The Collector 24 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. National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT “Where the other half shop for tomorrow’s investments today” NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] [email protected] www.pascoeandcompany.com RIAAN BOLT Contact: Riaan Bolt By appointment Tel: (011) 782-4522 Cell: 083-698-7146 Email: [email protected] 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”. National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT The Collector 25 “Where the other half shop for tomorrow’s investments today” NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA ROYAL TRADER Jeff Lawrence Specialists in Royal Doulton Figurines Cell: 082-900-2760 E-mail:[email protected] 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] www.bancroftstudio.com The Collector 26 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT KEOGH INTERNATIONAL Life Member American Numismatic Association Chairman NAADA Founding President SAAND (South African Numismatic Dealer Association) Past Director of IBNS (International Banknotes Society) - SA and Dutch Chapters) tion Nation cia A N d Decorati anEN Antique alTIQUES ARE GREs NAADA W Tel: (012) 361-7819 Cel: 078-743-1042 email: [email protected] Z A W BY APPOINTMENT ONLY O. Arts Asso ve W. N A ADA.C WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING COINS, BANKNOTES, WAR MEDALS , MILITARIA, STAMPS OLD MASTERS ART AND GENERAL OBJECTS D’ART KEOGH INTERNATIONAL OPERATES FROM DALLAS , TEXAS - USA, AMSTERDAM & PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA PRIVACY & CONFIDENCE GUARANTEED Issue 18 The Collector 27 “Where the other half shop for tomorrow’s investments today” NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA PRIVATE COLLECTION Contact: Daniel Meyer Cape Town 66 Waterkant De Waterkant Tel: (021) 421-0298 Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 The Collector 30 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.” National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT Issue 18 The Collector 31 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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 Collector 32 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 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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. NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA A H National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT The Collector 33 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: [email protected] Melville; Cnr 8th Avenue and Main Road ; Tel: (011) 482-9785; Fax: (011) 482-7855 Shop Hours: Monday – Friday: 09:00 am – 17:00pm; Saturday: 09:00 am – 15:00pm; Sunday: 10:00 am – 13:00pm Warehouse, 31 Village Road, Selby, Jhb; Tel: (011) 836-1650; Frikkie 082-560-3611 Warehouse Hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00am – 16:00pm COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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. NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA 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 F The R E N C Collector 36 H F U R N I T U R E National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 1 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. 7 6 2 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: [email protected] 3 2 4 1 5 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT The Collector 37 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT Kunsthandel H.W.C.Dullaert Johannesburg/Amsterdam www.chineseantiquesdullaert.com Email: [email protected] 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 The Collector 38 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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 Kunsthandel H.W.C.Dullaert Johannesburg/Amsterdam www.chineseantiquesdullaert.com Email: [email protected] Cell:073-1529022 www.icons-dullaert.nl Tel: +31 65577-1503 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT The Collector 39 tion Nation cia A N d Decorati anEN NAADA W Z A Proud Member of W O. Arts Asso ve A N T I Q U E S Antique alTIQUES ARE GREs W. N A A DA.C Antiques & Collectables / C O L L E C T A B L E S / S I L V E R / P O R C E L A I N / A R T / D O U L T O N 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 Mahogany Irish Carved Server. 7 5 T e l : 4 t h ( 0 1 1 ) A v e n u e , M e l v i l l e , 4 8 2 - 3 2 6 6 w w w . c l y d e o n 4 t h . c o . z a / C e l l : e m a i l : J o h a n n e s b u r g 0 8 2 - 8 8 3 - 4 9 3 3 c l y d e 4 t h @ m w e b . c o . z a COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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 Issue 18 The Collector 41 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT “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” The Collector 42 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT 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:[email protected]; [email protected] COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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: [email protected] For antiquarian books, prints, maps and ephemera Contact Michael Prior at (011) 646-8320 email: [email protected] “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. The Collector 44 Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE MUST VISIT 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 y DECOR 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 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT The Collector 45 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 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: [email protected] 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 The Collector 46 Heidi Snaith | Designer | BA Interior Design Inchbald London School of Interior Design Email: [email protected]| | +27 82 773 8213| National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT tion Nation cia A N d Decorati anEN NAADA W Z A W O. Arts Asso ve ASSOCIATED ART & ANTIQUES GALLERY Antique alTIQUES ARE GREs W. N A ADA.C Specialists in Fine Art / SA Masters / Silver / Collectable Glass / Art Deco / Art Nouveau / Antique Furniture SILVER & CRYSTAL CRUET SET LONDON 1838 MAKER: ROBERT GARRARD GEORGIAN SILVER TRAY - LONDON 1779 MAKERS: RICHARD CARVER, DANIEL SMITH & ROBERT SHARP WMF SILVER PLATE & SILVER TOP CLARET JUG - CRYSTAL PUNCH BOWL - 1920’s BIRMINGHAM 1913 MAKERS: WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS GALLERY HAS RELOCATED TO 6 5 T e l : 6 t h ( 0 1 1 ) S t r e e t , 8 8 0 - 8 0 9 2 C e l l : P a r k h u r s t , J o h a n n e s b u r g 0 7 2 - 4 0 1 - 3 7 7 6 / 0 8 2 - 5 5 2 - 7 7 6 2 e m a i l : b a b o o a n t i q u e s @ g m a i l . c o m / a y e s h a g a l l e r y @ g m a i l . c o m Issue 18 The Collector 47 COLLECTING FEATURE B 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 The Collector 48 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. National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT Wild Wind COLLECTING FEATURE 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: [email protected] 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 Issue 18 The Collector 49 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT RESTORATION REVIVAL By Clyde Terry NAADA EXHIBITORS LISTINGS 2012 - WWW.NAADA.CO.ZA 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 The Collector 50 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 National Antiques and Decorative ArtS FairE 2012 SUPPLEMENT Issue 18 The Collector 51 COLLECTING FEATURE Cowboys and Angels DECOR 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”. MUST VISIT 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. Kunsthandel H.W.C.Dullaert 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 Kunsthandel H.W.C.Dullaert Johannesburg/Amsterdam www.chineseantiquesdullaert.com Email: [email protected] Cell:073-1529022 www.icons-dullaert.nl Tel: +31 65577-1503 Cowboys and Angels Andre Nel Email: [email protected] Cell:082-647-9183 IVORY Cowboys and Angels The Collector 52 Cowboys and Angels Kunsthandel H.W.C.Dullaert Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT Pascoe and Company 0800 982448 Templar Antiques (011) 483-2568 Jeremy Stephens (011) 880-5525 Clyde on 4th (011) 482-3266 Templar Antiques (011) 483-2568 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 Templar Antiques (011) 483-2568 Ossewa (011) 482-9785 Validtrade Antiques (011) 907-7252 Issue 18 The Collector 53 COLLECTING DCover.pdf 1 2012/01/30 FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT 9:13 AM 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 The Issue 17 Price R30 ANTIQUES The Collector Issue 15 Price R30 June/July/August 2011 • EXPERT ADVICE • DESTINATIONS • INSPIRED LIFESTYLE ANTIQUES Collector • EXPERT ADVICE • DESTINATIONS • INSPIRED LIFESTYLE C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Why The Collector issue 15.indd 1 2011/05/23 9:01 PM ADVERTISE in The Collector Are you as a dealer needing new stock? Do you need new customers or have a need to increase your revenue? Have great products you want to “tell” the collector about? Have any upcoming Events, Auctions or Fairs? T he Collector is the most credible trade magazine in South Africa on its subject matter: Antiques, Collectables & Decorative Arts . Did you know trade publication advertising yelds signifact benefits beyond enquries? It also builds awareness of your company, new and existing product lines, your location and how collectors can get in touch with you. This leads to a credibility in your brand and name as well as your reputation. Choosing a well-known, established brand builds buyer confidence and puts you in a league of “very credible” in a highly competitive market. In an ever growing industry we have ensured our magazine has an on-line presence. Internet usage is on a rapid rise worldlwide. With over 32 000 hits monthly on our website readers are being spoilt for choice reading The Collector in the compfort of their home with the click of a button. The fully printed magazine is available online in all its glory and splendour. Collectors locally & internationally are kept up The Collector 54 to date with breaking industry news, trends and finds! Our regular advertisers have received great return on investment whether it was through Collectors contacting them regarding a piece featured in their advert or the collectors wanting to sell off existing collections. Our online survey also shows collectors are more likely to purchase from a dealer that advertises and creates a brand presence than those who don’t. email: [email protected] or tel: (011) 363-3260 082-972-3393 The team at the Collector magazine has taken every effort to ensure the most affordable advertising rates, whilst ensuring a great return on investment for all advertisers. By offering an easy audience engagement product, whilst offering high impact advertising through cleverly & visually designed advertorials, adverts & articles, you simply cannot afford not to advertise in the Collector Magazine. Contact our offices via the details below & ensure your brand is given the recognition it deserves. We look forward to featuring your product in our prestigious magazine! Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR MUST VISIT The most Successful Auctions Ever! T o date we have been having some of our most successful auctions ever on all fronts – general, Toy & Antiques & Collectables - attracting new 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. Watch the press for the further details regarding future auctions! For more information regarding our auctions or to join our mailing lists please contact us on 011 782 1896 or email [email protected] Ground Floor, Northcliff Corner Shopping Centre • Corner Beyers Naude Drive & Milner Street, Northcliff Tel: (011) 782-1896/8 Fax (011) 782-1897 Paul Brown Auctioneer 082-565-8899 For more information regarding our auctions or to go onto our mailing lists please contact us on (011) 782-1896 or email: [email protected] DAT E S F OR OUR A N T IQUE & COL L EC TA BL E AUC T IONS F OR 2 012 Saturday 30 June @ 10.30am Saturday 28 July @ 10.30am Saturday 25 August @ 10.30am Saturday 29 September @ 10.30am (These dates are subject to change) Top: A collection of Steiff Teddy Bears. Top: Various Train sets will be on offer. Issue 18 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. The Collector 55 ATKINSON & ATKINSON ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES A 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 of July 2012. PORCELAIN • GLASS • COINS • SILVER • JEWELLERY • PAINTINGS • ART • COLLECTABLES • FURNITURE 142 Milner Avenue, Northcliff Telephone: (011) 888-8080 Chris vd Walt email: [email protected] Pamela Atkinson 082-555-2943 email: [email protected] Antiques & Collectables 7 5 T e l : 4 t h ( 0 1 1 ) A v e n u e , 4 8 2 - 3 2 6 6 w w w . c l y d e o n 4 t h . c o . z a Issue 18 M e l v i l l e , / C e l l : e m a i l : J o h a n n e s b u r g 0 8 2 - 8 8 3 - 4 9 3 3 c l y d e 4 t h @ m w e b . c o . z a The Collector 57 tion Nation cia A W W Z A N A N NAADA O. Arts Asso ve AR E G EE R Antique alTIQUES ARE GREs d Decorati anEN IQU ES NT W. N A ADA.C Portfolio of Buyers and Sellers Antique Toys Antique Furniture Rustic Furniture Silver Jewellery Porcelain A nt i q ue D e a le r s & Sh o p s Jo ha nne s b u rg & B e n o ni African Gems and Minerals Inc Fine Minerals “Investment Gemstones” Mining Memorabilia Contact: Rob Smith Light Fittings Fine Art Time Pieces Restoration Kitchenalia Glass Art Deco Res t o rer s Ernest Bellingan Scott Paper and Painting Restoration Contact: Ernest Bellingan BY APPOINTMENT Tel: (011) 873-6303 Cell: 076-665-1711 E-mail: [email protected] www.africangems.com Cell: 073-691-7134 E-mail: [email protected] www.bellinganscott.com Cornelius Lehr Chandeliers and Antiques Contact: Cornelius Lehr Antiquarian Horologist 1977 World Champion Watchmaker Art, Crystal Chandeliers, Wall Sconces, Antique, Furniture and Collectables Tel: (011) 726-6420 Cell: 083-377-9076 E-mail: [email protected] www.corneliuslehr.com Tel/Fax: (011) 615-7913 Cell: 083-670-7458 Eve’s Antiques & Collectables Contact: Eve & Ron Cowan WJ Leader Chandeliers & Period Lighting (Restoration and Cleaning Service) BY APPOINTMENT Contact: Maureen Love & Julie Leader Tel: (011) 648-9360 Fax: 086-620-4959 Cell: 084-517-8075 E-mail: [email protected] Visit Eve & Ron at Nelson Mandela Antique Fair, Melrose House and Voortrekker Fair. Memories Contact: John McKirdy By Appointment Books E-mail: [email protected] www.chandeliersandantiques.co.za BY APPOINTMENT Cell: 084-908-1040 Cell: 082-459-0724 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Porcelain Restorer The Greens No. 21 High Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria Contact: Rochelle Hatley Tel: (011) 421-4648 Cell: 083-460-6514 The Collector 58 Tel: (012) 460-4902 Cell:082-857-4440 Issue 18 tion Nation cia A W W Z A N A N NAADA O. Arts Asso ve AR E G EE R Antique alTIQUES ARE GREs d Decorati anEN IQU ES NT W. N A ADA.C Portfolio of Buyers and Sellers Antique Toys Antique Furniture Rustic Furniture Silver Jewellery Porcelain U p comi n g A n t iq u e Fa ir s V isit www.t hec ollect or.co.za f or more events Melrose House Antique Fair 16 December 2012 275 Jacob Mare Street, Pretoria (011) 482-4259 Light Fittings Fine Art Time Pieces Restoration Kitchenalia Art Deco Books Ant i q u e S ho ps C o u nt r y Areas De Kraal Contact: Kerneels Laubscher Address: Cnr Old JHB & Evaton Road Vereeniging Tel: (016) 556-3729 Cell: 082-781-5606 E-mail: [email protected] Left: Suitcases stacked gives the illusion of a centre piece & makes for the perfect storage space. Nelson Mandela Square Antique Fair 1st Sunday of Every Month 9:00am – 17:00pm Hyde Park Glass Right: Old Door knobs secured to a wall is perfect for displaying jewellery. Antique Fair Last Sunday of every month Left: Transform old decanters into chandelier light fittings. 10:00am – 16:00pm Right: Odd brooches are transformed with ribbon as napkin rings. Issue 18 The Collector 59 NAADA MEMBERS NAME: EMAIL: TEL: CELL: Antique Annie Associated Art Holdings Atkinson & Atkinson Antiques and Art lounge Aquamarine Barrell’s Antiques Billymoon & Agatha’s Selwyn Chesler Clyde on 4th Collectables Collectable Books Cowboys & Angels Dana Druion Die Ossewa Die Waenhuis Dornoch Design Antique Clocks Dunne’s Africa Eve’s Antiques Rod &Phyl’s Collectables Heather Knight Antiques Ilse French Art Including Interiors Islamic Art Trading Company Jeremy Stephen Antiques Jewellery & Diamond Exchange John Keogh Rare Coins cc Jose da Sousa Kusthandel H.W.C. 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Arts Asso ve [email protected] [email protected] Contact Clyde on 082-883-4933 for further enquiries. Collector 60 0836835612 0828834933 (011) 4823255 (011) 6464211 (011) 6468320 (011) 4831835 Do you want to become a Member of the most prestigous association representing Antiques, Collectables and Decorative Arts in South Africa? The 0823028677 0823983980 (011) 8059637 (011) 7889950 W. N A ADA.C Issue 18 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR A 2000M2 warehouse with the largest selection of fine French Antiques, carefully hand picked by owner Henika Gadd awaits the collector. Hours can be spent browsing, buying or consulting Henika who has a passion, love and rich knowledge pertaining to Wood, Provenance, Carving and general facts on items in the warehouse. MUST VISIT 1 Validtrade Antiques is a second generation business and treating customers as part of the family whilst respecting confidentiality sees long lasting relationships being made and nurtured for decades. David Gadd offers museum quality restoration on-site. Each piece is painstakingly transformed to its former glory. Whether you are looking for a new piece to add to your existing collection, may be renovating or starting a collection, Henika offers design and decor advice as well as sourcing of special pieces for the collector. Any antique restoration queries can be directed to David via email on [email protected] or 078-839-0859. Visit www.thehouseofgadd.com for all your restoration requirements. Validtrade Antiques 14 Liebenburg Street, Alrode, Gauteng, South Africa Henika 082-744-4449 www.validtradeantiques.com or email: [email protected] 3 1. Gothic cabinet with Renaissance masks in Walnut from France c1880. 2. Oak Renaissance Chair from Belgium. c1890 3-6. Louis XIII Oak bedroom set with Renaissance carving. Decorated with “ Double barley twist” - very rare. 7. German 19th Centruy Ormolu mounted Brass Boulle style marquetry (Clock), Marked Conrad Felsing, Konigl. Horlogermacher. 4 7 5 2 Issue 18 6 The Collector 61 Subscribe to The Collector The Issue 13 Price R30.00 Sept/Oct/Nov 2010 Collector SA’S ONLY ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES AND DECORATIVE ARTS MAGAZINE The Issue 14 Price R30.00 Feb/March/April/May 2011 Collector SA’S ONLY ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES AND DECORATIVE ARTS MAGAZINE Win a “The Collector” Royal Doulton Character Jug to the value of R1500 when you subscribe. The Collector SA’s only Antique and Collectables magazine. Limited Platinum OFFER for 4 issues C asa L abia R50 ONLY Museum Copies delivered via post. Visit www.thecollector.co.za, subscribe and pay using PAYPAL online. Terms and Conditions apply. Expires 31.08.2012 FOLLOW THE COLLECTOR ON Internationally acclaimed STEPHEN FALCKE talks on Friday 20th July at 11am, where he will speak about Ralph Lauren and Antique Interiors. This talk coincides with the launch of Ralph Lauren in association with Templars antiques in South Africa. PASCOE CERAMICS PRESENTS A DIAMOND JUBILEE EVENT To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign Highlights include ♦ Artist Demonstrations & Master-Classes by John Bromley, Modeller of Royal figurines Meet John Bromley ♦ Diamond Jubilee Commemoratives ♦ Waterford’s Lismore Diamond Anniversary ♦ Jubilee Presentation by Louise Irvine, Expert on British Art Pottery Friday Saturday 11am Join Louise & Irvine at 1pm on Friday the 20th of July for her commemorative talk celebrating the Plus essential Royal Jubilee. Booking ♦ Rare Royal Doulton Figurines ♦ New Moorcroft Art Pottery Booking details: To join Stephen, Louise & John @ NAADA call: Giuli on (011) 802-1602 or 083-377-6721. Further enquiries can be addressed to [email protected] 082-883-4933 Issue 18 Master-Modeller from England John began his career as a Royal Doulton modeller in the 1960s and has John Bromley will be hosting mastercreated figurines for all clay themodelling leading china classes during the National companies in Antiques the UK.Faire. Limited classes available - Bookings essential. ♦ Experience clay modelling at John’s Master-Classes Daily at 12pm* JULY 20th - 22nd 2012 ♦ Discover more about Royal Doulton NAADA figurines at John’s talks NATIONAL 10am - 6pm daily Friday 11am & Saturday 2pm 2012 ANTIQUES R120 pp ♦ John is pleased to sign your purchases. FAIRE Antique alTIQUES ARE GREs W N W d Decorati anEN D PASCOE CERAMICS AT NAADA Z A ues pes MUST VISIT JOIN STEPHEN FALCKE 11 n DECOR tion Nation cia A g FEATURE O. Arts Asso ve A COLLECTING W. N A ADA.C incl Tea, talks & eNTRANCE TO faire * See booking details for talk times sandton Convention Centre Exhibition Hall 1 *Reservations Maude St, Sandton are essential www.naada.co.za The & DECORATIVE ARTS SANDTON, GAUTENG Collector 63 COLLECTING FEATURE DECOR 101 Countr y Churc hes of Sout h Afr ica WIN a copy of this Book! Simply name the two Authors of a 101 Country Churches. Email your answer to thecollector@ mweb.co.za MUST VISIT 1O1 COUNTRY CHURCHES OF SOUTH AFRICA PHILIPPE MENACHE AND DARRYL EARL DAVID CHERISHING OUR COUNTRY CHURCHES S 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 The Collector 64 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 Issue 18 COLLECTING 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. T 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 and third levels, and each topped with a Issue 18 FEATURE DECOR 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! MUST VISIT 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. 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