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The Margaret Vine Estate of Applied Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:224
Sale Title:The Margaret Vine Estate of Applied ArtsLots with images:224
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:212
Date:5-Jun-2018
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A mother of pearl bracelet by Barbara Heath the wide circular mesh bracelet in 18ct gold, to a mother-of-pearl clasp, circa 1990, length 200 mm. Exhibitions: This piece went on exhibition to the Shanghai Museum, china, through the Queensland Art Gallery in May - July 1997 titled 'Contemporary vessels and Jewels - Australian fine metalwork'. Literature: It was listed as no. 54 in the Queensland Art Gallery 2005 'Barbara Heath: Retrospective Catalogue'
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Two Interlocking rings by Barbara Heath one set with a boulder opal and garnet bead, crafted in sterling silver, the other one in sterling silver and 9ct gold, circa 1980, ring size O, signed 'B H'. Literature: This piece is listed as no. 10 in the Queensland Art Gallery 2005. 'Barbara Heath: Retrospective Catalogue'.
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Three rings by Barbara Heath made in remodeled 9ct gold supplied by Margaret Vine, circa 1984, ring size O.
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An Australian silver collar the wide hinged collar, attributed to Tor Schwanck, circa 1965, internal collar diameter 170 mm. Other Notes: It was purchased in the 1970's from Realties, Toorak, Vic. by a Melbourne architect for his wife.
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A ring by Tor Schwanck designed with two gilded ovals, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1965, ring size O, maker's mark. Provenance: Purchased in a Christie's Auction in 1996
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An articulated ring by tone Vigeland the blackened bars attached to a flexible silver chain forming a band, circa 1990, ring size K. Exhibitions: a similar ring is held in the Art Gallery of South Australia.
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An articulated ring by Tone Vigeland the unusual ring entirely made in silver chainmail, circa 1980, ring size O.
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A gold ring by tone Vigeland crafted in 14ct gold with hammered finish, circa 1987, ring size L.
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A silver ring by tone Vigeland the silver ring with blackened silver internal layer revealed by cut-out top layer, circa 1980, ring size Q.
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A South Sea pearl ring by Monica Szwaja the pear shaped pearl of golden hue measuring 14.0 x 11.0 mm, set to a fine sterling silver bezel, surrounded by an 18ct gold wire, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1977, ring size N. Exhibitions: designed and made by Monica Szwaja for the 1997 pearl Consortium 'Pure Creations' competition, Item 6A.
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A jade ring by Monica Szwaja the wide circular engraved jade, to a 24ct gold spinning centre pin, to a silver band, circa 1996, ring size N, signed 'M S'.
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A gold Washed ring by Georg Jensen styled in half moon form, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1960, ring size M, signed 'Georg Jensen Denmark 92'.
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A silver ring by Georg Jensen of dome design, crafted in sterling silver, reference number 106, ring size L.
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A round pewter brooch signed Jorgen Jensen mid-20th century, numbered 129.
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A silver and mother of pearl ring by Tony White the dome ring set with mother-of-pearl, mounted in silver, circa 1970, signed 'White', ring size R. Exhibitions: Purchased from Philip Bacon Galleries, Brisbane on 31 March 1976.
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A silver pendant by Helge Larsen and Darani Lewers the vertical pendant comprising stylised ant hills, mounted in silver, suspended from a suede cord, circa 1960, signed 'H & D L Australia'. Provenance: Given to Margaret Vine by Marjorie Johnstone of the Johnstone Gallery Brisbane.
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A kinetic ring by Helge Larsen and Darani Lewers the modernist ring inspired by the architecture or Ron Arad buildings mounted in silver, circa 1989, ring size I. Exhibitions: Purchased from the Solander Galleries, Canberra, on 27 June 1990.
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An opal ring by Helge Larsen and Darani Lewers the helmet ring set with articulated panels, with central bezel set opal, mounted in silver, circa 1970, signed 'H & D L', ring size O. Literature: the making of this ring is on the craft Council's video which toured with the Lewers - Larsen Retrospective exhibition of 1990. - refer P 32 of catalogue of this exhibition.
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A three-finger ring by Helge Larsen and Darani Lewers hand crafted in a wave design in brass, circa 1985, ring size Q, signed 'H & D L Australia', length 68 mm. Exhibitions: Purchased from Solanger Galleries, Deakin, ACT
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A Coil ring by Anthea Reeves crafted in sterling silver, circa 1980, ring size M.
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A Buttonhole necklace by Anthea Design, the mother-of-pearl button drops with jade bead detail, suspended from a leather cord, length 200 mm. Exhibitions: Purchased from the Craft Expo in Sydney on 8 June 1986
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An oval gold ring by Mari Funaki the ovoid shaped ring crafted in 22ct gold, circa 1996, ring size L. Exhibitions: 7 September 1996. Mari Funaki's work is held in the Queensland Art Gallery.
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A square gold ring by Mari Funaki the multi-layered ring crafted in 22ct gold, circa 1996, ring size K. Other Notes: Gallery Funaki has headed the promotion of contemporary jewellery in Australia for 20 years.
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A silver engraved band by Marian Hosking the wide finely engraved and pierced band, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1990, width 18 mm, ring size L. Exhibitions: Marion Hosking's work is represented in the collections of the Australian National Gallery, the National Gallery of Victoria, Queensland Art Gallery and many private collections. Other Notes: Marion Hosking's work is renowned for her delicate saw piercings.
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A purple resin ring by Marian Hosking the oval polished purple resin, to a sterling silver band, circa 1990 ring size R, signed 'Marian'. Exhibitions: Purchased from Funaki Gallery, Melbourne on 23 December 1995
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A flat-top ring by Godwin Baum mounted in sterling silver, with gold detail, circa 1990, ring size V. Other Notes: Godwin Baum arrived in Australia to work in 1982 from West Germany. He is an important German jeweller with a sustained Australian presence.
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An opal ring by Godwin Baum, centrally set with a rectangular opal cut en cabochon, mounted in sterling silver with gold detail, circa 1993, ring size Q.
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A silver bangle by Frances Wildt of square form design, circa 1974, diameter 65 mm, signed 'W'. Exhibitions: Purchased from Reid Art Gallery in Brisbane in 1974.
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A silver hair clip by Frances Wildt of oval and bar form, crafted in sterling silver, the oval marked 'V.J'.
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A nephrite and silver ring by Laszlo Puzsar the sharp form of the ring, with nephrite set to one size, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1990, ring L. Literature: Laszlo Puzar is referenced in 'The Europeans', National Gallery of Australia, featuring 'Emigre artists in Australia 1930 - 1960', edited by Roger Butler. Margaret vine herself wrote the chapter 'Jewellers and jewellery', p191. Margaret vine reveals in 'The Europeans' in the chapter she wrote titled, 'Jewellers and jewellery: European trained,…
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A nephrite and silver ring by Laszlo Puzsar the sharp triangular form of the ring, with nephrite set to three sides, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1990, ring O. Literature: Laszlo Puzar is referenced in the NGA book 'The Europeans' based on their exhibition.
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A lapis lazuli and silver ring by Laszlo Puzsar the sharp ovoid form set with lapis lazuli, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1990, ring size M. Provenance: Purchased from the artist's Studio in Melbourne, 7 August 1996.
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A sapphire ring by Telemahos Lecatsas, centrally set with a rectangular cut sapphire, mounted in sterling silver and 18ct gold, circa 1980, ring size P. Exhibitions: Purchased from the craft Council of Queensland. Exhibition, on 1 July 1983.
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An emerald necklace by Telemahos Lecatsas the pendant set with seven round cut emeralds, mounted in sterling silver, maker marks, circa 1980
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An aquamarine Interlocking ring by Michael Allen Bolton styled in a wave design, set with an aquamarine cut en cabochon, handcrafted in sterling silver, makers mark, circa 1970, ring size K. Exhibitions: Purchased at Heal's Craftwork Gallery, London on 22 August 1978
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An embossed band ring by Allen Bolton the impressive ring embossed with hallmarks celebrating the Queen Elizabeth silver jubilee in 1977, makers mark, ring size S. Exhibitions: Purchased at Heal's Craftwork Gallery, London on 22 August 1978
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An amethyst ring by Lynley Traeger, centrally set with an amethyst cut en cabochon, mounted in silver, circa 1995, ring size Q, signature engraved 'Lynley Traeger Melbourne Australia'. Provenance: Purchased from Traeger & Griffiths Studio, Melbourne.
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A copper pendant and bangle by Lynley Traeger the square form pendant with chain, together with a bangle, circa 1990, length including pendant 470 mm, internal diameter of bangle 73 mm. Provenance: Purchased on 20 October 1995 from Lynley Traeger herself in Melbourne.
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A green pate-de-verre necklace by Helen Aitken-Kuhnen, the free form green pate-de-verre surrounded by sterling silver, suspended from silver cord, circa 1994. Exhibitions: Helen Aitken-Kuhnen has been widely exhibited in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, since 1979. Other Notes: pate-de-verre, is the process of kiln firing of granulated glass. It was formed by ancient cultures such as the Egyptians and Romans. Helen Aitken-Kuhnen's use of pate-de-verre heralds a different phase of her work in the 1990's.
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An enameled silver ring by Helen Aitken-Kuhnen, featuring a cat's head, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1998, ring size M, signed 'H. Aitken-Kuhnen'. Exhibitions: Helen Aitken-Kuhnen has been widely exhibited in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, since 1979.
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A mother-of-pearl puzzle ring by River Wilkes, the central panel comprising nine 'Trembleuse' cubes set with mother-of-pearl, mounted in sterling silver, circa 2002, ring size O.
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A square ring by river Wilkes the wide band with brown gun-metal finish, mounted in sterling silver, circa 2002, width 90 mm, ring size X.
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An amethyst ring by Diane Bapty the raised free form silver setting featuring an amethyst cut en cabochon, circa 1965, signed, ring size K-L.
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A sterling silver hinged necklace by Jane Bowden the three dimensional necklace, composed of articulated and hinged triangular motifs, crafted in sterling silver, circa 1990, signed 'Jane'. Literature: This piece was featured in 'South Australian Homes' Vol.2, no. 3, Autumn / Winter 1993, p.32. Jane Bowden won a jewellery '93 Award conducted by the Goldsmiths' Guild of SA. (Advertiser, 25 October 1993. P.10).
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A silver Chainmail bracelet by Chris Tabutean crafted in sterling silver, width 45 mm, circa 1987.
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A coloured glass ring by Susanna Strati, centrally set with a green glass cut en cabochon, within a purple glass frame, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1990, signed 'S.S', ring size N.
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A handcrafted band ring by Inge King the gold band with pierced oval panels, mounted in platinum and 18ct yellow and white gold, width a 10 mm, circa 1960, ring size M. Exhibitions: Exhibited from Margaret Vine collection in National Gallery of Australia 'The Europeans. Exhibition' 1997.
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A pair of rings by Sandra Kerr one set with two green glass beads in a floral design, the other in green enamel, both in sterling silver, circa 1985, ring size L. Exhibitions: Purchased through the Society of Crafts of NSW Gallery, Sydney on 20 October 1985.
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A sea-washed glass ring by Tandy Parnell set with three layered sea-washed green and pink glass tubes, attached to a sterling silver band, circa 2010, maker's mark.
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An amethyst pendant brooch by Verlie Just the quartz crystal geode set within a free from silver setting, accompanied by a detachable silver collar, circa 1970. Exhibitions: Exhibited in 1970 at the Johnstone Gallery, Brisbane.
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A gentleman's ring by Toril Bjorg covered by a layer of gold on the outside, with signature to the inside, circa 1944, Oslo, ring size S.
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A paua shell bangle by Warwick Freeman the bangle composed of six layers of paua shell attached together with leather, internal diameter 70 mm, circa 1980, signed 'W.F'. Exhibitions: Warwick Freeman's work has been displayed in the National Gallery of Australia on 14 June - 3 July 1989. Purchased at the contemporary jewellery Gallery, Sydney at another. Exhibition, 20 June 1986, catalogue no. 35
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A green glass ring by Juliet Mitchell the triangular sea-tumbled green glass, mounted in a triangular-form ring in 18ct gold, circa 1990, ring size K.
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A paua shell ring by Margot Douglas the free rectangular form paua shells, mounted in sterling silver, circa 2012, marked 'M', ring size L.
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A palisander wood bangle by Gerda Lynggaard the wide circular bangle with signed internal panel 'Gerda Lynggaard Pour Moniers Copenhagen', circa 1996, measuring 178 mm in length, 150 mm in width and internal diameter 70 mm.
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A peridot ring by Michal design Jewellers, centrally set with a peridot cut en cabochon, mounted in 9ct gold, circa 1990, ring size J.
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A metal bangle by Brenda Ridgwell the handcrafted bangles of abstract design, circa 1980.
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A 'Puzzle' necklace by Rhonda Ferling the necklace crafted from recycled aluminium wire and disks, circa 2011. Exhibitions: Purchased from the Perc Tucker Gallery, Townsville, Queensland
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A freshwater pearl ring by Gerda Flockinger the handcrafted ring with two freshwater pearl drops, in sterling silver, circa 1970, ring size N, signed 'G.F'. Exhibitions: Gerda Flockinger has held exhibitions in London, Europe and Japan since 1954. Literature: her work is featured in several books, 1963 - 67. (refer: Victoria and Albert Museum publication 1971.) other notes: Born in Austria, she migrated to England in 1938.
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A Coil bracelet by Yuri Kawanabe the flexible coil bracelet made crafted in tarnished sterling silver, circa 2000. Exhibitions: Yuri Kawanabe is widely exhibited in Australia and overseas. Her work is held in the collection of the Queensland Art Gallery.
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A blue-green glass ring by Kazuko Mitsushima the rounded shape glass to a sterling silver band, circa 1997, ring size L, Japanese signature.
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A green articulated bangle by Caz Guiney the wide flexible dark green bangle comprising attached triangular pieces of silicone, 29 mm width, internal diameter 65 mm, circa 2000. Other Notes: in an artist's statement, Caz Guiney States 'I have drawn --- from my fascination with every day ordinary things.' This piece depicts a 'grass tree'.
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A 'Graffiti' band ring by Camilla Gough handcrafted with titanium, gold rivets, engraved with 'Graffiti' motifs, mounted in sterling silver, circa 2006, ring size V
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A green glass ring by Nikki McKay the 'mushroom' shape green glass in a bezel setting, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1990, ring size O.
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A glass bead necklace by Darryl Blood, comprising twenty five coloured glass beads of various forms, to a cord necklace, circa 2000.
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A Venetian Murano style necklace by Lisa Grant the long necklace set with purple and green Venetian Murano style glass beads, alternated with smaller gilded beads, circa 1994, length 600 mm, together with a long green glass bead necklace.
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Two shell rings by Nardia symbolising 'The Sun' and 'The Moon', one set with paua shell and onyx, the other one set with mother-of-pearl, both mounted in sterling silver, circa 1990, ring size K.
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A chrysoprase ring by Dorothy Erickson, centrally set with a green chrysoprase bead in a raised bezel, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1990, ring size O, marked 'S Sil' and makers mark.
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A Shakudo ring by Lisa Wetherall the funnel-shape black enameled ring, in sterling silver, circa 1989, ring size R, makers mark.
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A Braided silver necklace by Anita Kindstrom the handcrafted necklace styled with braided links, in sterling silver, circa 1990, length 270 mm.
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A chrysoprase ring by Ian Buchanan of Art Deco design, centrally set with a rectangular chrysoprase, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1980, ring size P, signed 'Ian Sydney'.
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A garnet necklace by Catherine Harrington the necklace set with dispersed faceted garnet beads attached to a braided nitrite chord, to a sterling silver clasp, circa 1997. Literature: an article in 'The Canberra Times', 26 March 1996 refers to her work.
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A garnet ring by Isobel butt, centrally set with a round faceted garnet, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1984, ring size Q, signed 'Js & Co'
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Two malachite Interlocking rings by Delia Raymant both rings of 'Wave' design, one set with a malachite cut en cabochon, both mounted in sterling silver, circa 1983, ring size I.
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A Twirling ring by Dore Stockhausen, designed with a gilded and blackened triangular motif set on a swivel, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1980, ring size O. Provenance: Pu. Exhibitions: Dore Stockhausen has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Germany, Denmark and Australia.
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Two Cowell jade rings by Walter Beresford, white, both bands handcrafted with Cowell jade, circa 1990, ring size S and N.
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An amethyst ring by Maurie Mansell the free form ring set with an amethyst cut en cabochon, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1983, ring size N.
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A silk and silver necklace by Dianne Appleby the choker necklace comprising strands of purple, black and grey silk with silver rings, circa 1980, to a silver clasp.
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A green zircon silver ring by Kobi Bosshard, centrally set with a round faceted zircon in a raised bezel setting, mounted in sterling silver, maker's mark circa 1986, ring size K.
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An emerald ring by Sandy Kilpatrick, centrally set with an emerald cut en cabochon in 18ct gold, circa 1990, ring size J, signed 'S'. Exhibitions: Sandy Kilpatrick's work was exhibited in the contemporary jewellery Gallery, Sydney, 5 July 1989. Other Notes: Sandy Kilpatrick is known for casting 18ct gold using the ancient technique of 'Cire perdu' (lost wax). Her work is influenced by jewellery made from 5,000 B.C. To the 17th century.
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A green garnet ring by Janine Tanzer, centrally set with a round green garnet, mounted in sterling silver and 18ct gold, circa 1990, ring size N.
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A dichroic glass pendant necklace by Tania Scherett the pink and violet square shaped pendant, to a black cord, circa 2008. Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist.
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A nephrite pyramid ring by Ian Frew the raised and engraved pyramid form nephrite to a 22ct gold frame, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1989, ring size N.
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A silver box by Peter Gertler of free design in sterling silver, circa 1978, signed 'Peter Gertler' and initialed 'P.G'.
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A jester ring by Ina Barry depicting the logo of the Melbourne festival 1995, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1995, ring size S, marked 'IB'. Provenance: Purchased from the artist.
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A carved emerald ring by Michael Verandi the carved emerald of approximately 5.0cts, depicting the head of the Hindu Sun God Surya, mounted in 18ct gold, circa 1990, ring size M.
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An impressive yellow bangle by Susan Cohn the wide Adelphi yellow bangle with black line surround, circa 1990, makers mark, width 32 mm, internal diameter 75 mm, with original box and stand.
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A gear design ring by Thomas Burless, having two yellow and green 'Gear' motifs, one set with a magnifying glass, circa 1990, ring size R.
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A camouflage band ring by diesel of camouflage design crafted in resin, with 'Diesel' inscription, mounted in sterling silver, circa 2008, width 150 mm, ring size W, with original box.
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A Naga warrior brass set, including a torque necklace and ring, provenance India, first half of the 20th century, ring size Q, internal diameter of necklace 140 mm.
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An antique Chinese enamelled fingernail ring in silver, Qing dynasty, 19th century, length 80 mm
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A simulated jadeite band the wide band of 240 mm in resin, circa 1984, ring size V.
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A nephrite bangle finely engraved with an Ouroboros motif, internal diameter 60 mm, and width 16 mm.
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A jadeite pendant the ovoid form pendant set with a carved jadeite depicting a lotus flower, mounted in 18ct gold, width 320 mm, to an 18ct gold chain.
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A Laotian and Ethiopian silver necklaces the long Laotian necklace comprising rectangular box links in silver, circa 1970, length 360 mm, together with a pair of Ethiopian silver chains, length 530 mm and 570 mm respectively, together with a silver Tibetan thumb ring, size V.
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An agate ring, the solid carved green agate, mounted in silver, ring size P.
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A silver and green resin ring of raised lozenge form, retailed by Wallace Bishop, circa 1970, ring size M.
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Two chrysoprase and a malachite silver rings, both centrally set with a green chrysoprase cut en cabochon, mounted in sterling silver, circa 1990, ring size M and P. Together with a malachite cabochon ring mounted in sterling silver, circa 1980, ring size Q, marked and signed 'F er' F'.
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A mabe pearl silver ring, the pearl of silver hue, handcrafted in sterling silver, circa 1980, ring size M.
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Two silver buckle Belts one with engraved initials 'M.V' to a black velvet belt, the other finely engraved and of organic form, converted to a brooch in sterling silver, hallmarked by Rolason Brothers, circa 1910, Chester.
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