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Art — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 95 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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Art
- Prints - Posters (677)
- Watercolours, Other Works on Paper (157)
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| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | 'Come On Boys, Follow the Flag!', artist James Northfield (Australian, 1888-1973), colour lithographic poster in 6 sheets. Published by Troedel & Cooper, Melbourne. Issued by the Recruiting Committee of Victoria. Illustrated in Hetherington, James… | *** |  |
| *** | HMS Beagle: Conrad Martens (1801-78), 'View of Port Famine, Strait of Magellan', oil on board, 18 x 26 cm, with a lengthy description on the reverse, early wooden frame. The verso inscription reads 'Port Famine. Straits of Magellan/ The anchorage of H.M.… | *** |  |
| *** | Albert Namatjira (1902-1959), 'North Range, Mac Donnell Ranges', watercolour on paper, framed and glazed, signed lower right image size 37 x 26. Provenance: Bearham collection, Melbourne. Accompanied by original sales receipt dated 29/5/1958 | *** |  |
| *** | Ozias Humphry (1742-1810), King George III triptych. The central panel showing George III and the Prince of Wales reviewing the troops, circa 1797 (after William Beechey). Portraits of Queen Charlotte and a seated King George III (after Zoffany, circa… | *** |  |
| *** | Haji Widayat (Indonesia, 1919/23-2002), blossom trees, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 77, lower right, 70 x 70 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | The Coronation portrait of 'Ranji' - Colonel H.H. Shri Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Maharaja jam Saheb of Nawanagar K.C.S.I. In his Coronation robes and jewellery, three-quarter length seated in a gilded throne chair with lion finial arms. Ranji wears a… | *** |  |
| *** | Artist Unknown (19th century, Australian), Isle Of The Dead, Port Arthur, Van Diemen's Land, oil on board, 31 x 47 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Oscar Merte (German, 1873 - 1938), Riders in the Park, oil on canvas, signed lower right 'O. Merte, Munchen, 1930', 138 x 167 cm | *** |  |
| *** | R. McCracken & Co's, fine Ales & Stout. City Brewery Melbourne', chromolithograph advertising poster, with architectural vignettes of the city breweries, 19th century, printed by Ferguson & Mitchell Lithographers, Melbourne, in a fine and period huon pine… | *** |  |
| *** | 1934 poster 'World's Greatest Air Race, For Macrobertson Trophy. England to Australia. Victorian & Melbourne Centenary 1934-35', artwork by Percy Trompf, published by Australian National travel Association, lithographed in colours, window mounted, framed… | *** |  |
| *** | James Northfield [1887 - 1973], Australia, c1930s. Colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 101 x 63 cm. Linen-backed., Text includes 'Australian National Travel Association. Northfield Studios & J.E. Hackett.', This very rare poster is likely an… | *** |  |
| *** | (Travel Poster) Peter S. Templeton (1875-1971). Dunk the Romantic Isle Great Barrier Reef Australia c1930s colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 100 x 63 cm. Linen-backed. 'Queensland Government Tourist Bureau. Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne. David… | *** |  |
| *** | Gert Sellheim (1901 - 1970), Sea & Sunshine Go By Train!, colour process lithograph, c1930s, signed in image at left, Victorian Railways Poster No.153, laid down on linen, 101 x 63 cm. An extremely rare image by this iconic artist. The first time we have… | *** |  |
| *** | Gert Sellheim (1901 - 1970), The Seaside : Travel By Train, colour process lithograph, c1930s, signed in image at right, Victorian Railways Poster No.176, laid down on linen, 101 x 64 cm. An extremely rare image by this iconic artist. Not previously seen… | *** |  |
| *** | George Barbier, (French, 1882-1932), Le Bonheur du jour ou Les Graces a la mode. [Paris: Chez Meynial, 1924], 16 plates and title, illustrations coloured in pochoir by Henri Reidel after George Barbier, illustrated title page and illustrations in the text… | *** |  |
| *** | Martin Sharp (1942 - 2013) Mister Tambourine Man, 1967 Two colour screenprint on gold reflective foil paper, 75 x 50 cm. | *** | N/A |
| *** | Alfred de Breanski senior (1852-1928), Loch Achray, oil on canvas, signed lower left 'Alfed de Breanski', 30 x 49 cm, 42 x 62 cm overall. Provenance: The Jason E. Sprague collection, Melbourne. | *** |  |
| *** | Artist unknown, untitled, acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, 66 x 88 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Australian National Travel Association colour process lithographic poster No.6, 'Australia, Great Barrier Coral Reef', with artwork by James Northfield showing game fishing, printed by Northfield Studios and J. E. Hackett, Melbourne, linen backed | *** |  |
| *** | Victor Trumper, signature on lower right margin of superb half-tone offset lithographic print of Victor Trumper in full flight, also signed by the photographer George W.Beldam, published by the swan electric engraving Company, London, 1st August, 1905;… | *** |  |
| *** | 1920s travel poster, 'New Zealand, the Sportsman's Paradise', artwork by Harry Rountree (1878-1951), issued by the New Zealand Government Publicity office, printed by Coulls, Somerville Wilkie Ltd, Dunedin, lithographed in colours, linen-backed, size 66 x… | *** |  |
| *** | Eileen Mayo [1906 - 1994], Cockatoo & Banksia, Australia, 1956 colour process lithograph, signed in image lower left, 99.5 x 63.5 cm. Linen-backed., Text at base reads: 'Australian National Travel Association, Railway Building, Flinders St, Melbourne. No.… | *** |  |
| *** | Mildred Bendall (France, 1891 - 1977), Still Life, oil on canvas, signed lower left 'Mildred Bendall', 61 x 46 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Travel poster, 'Great Barrier Reef, Queensland' depicting Longspined butterfly-fish & Heron Island Volute, artwork by Eileen Mayo, published by Queensland Government tourist bureau, printed by McLaren & Co, Melbourne, lithographed in colours, linen-backed… | *** |  |
| *** | (Travel Poster) Gert Sellheim (1901-1970) Corroboree Australia 1935 colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 100.5 x 62.5 cm. Linen-backed. 'Australian National Travel Association...F.W. Niven Pty Ltd, Melb.' Gert Sellheim was one of the earliest… | *** |  |
| *** | Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) 'Litho-Litho' lithograph in colour signed in pencil lower right, dated 1970 and editioned 2/54, publisher's blind stamp in lower margin. 89 x 121 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Thomas Luney (British, 1759-1837), H.M.S. Asia, 84 Guns, Lying In Torbay, oil on board, signed lower left 'Luney, 1831', original paper label verso '14/ Man Of War, By Luney', additional label for 'The Parker Gallery' London, plus additional early 20th… | *** |  |
| *** | An original painting of Captain James Robertson and a silver presentaton cup: the oil painting (100 x 88 cm) is believed to depict Captain James Robertson, with a brass sextant and a three-mast ship, the barque 'Wallace' in distress, to his right.… | *** |  |
| *** | Albert Collins, (Australian, 1883?1951). The World's Loveliest Harbour, Sydney, Australia, 1930 colour lithograph, signed 'Albert Collins, S&J Australia 1930' in image lower right, 100 x 63 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'Particulars at shipping and… | *** |  |
| *** | James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). Australia, c1930s. Colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 101 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text includes 'Australian National Travel Association. Northfield Studios & J.E. Hackett.', This rare poster is… | *** |  |
| *** | James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). The Dandenong Ranges, Victoria Australia, c1935 colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 99 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues: 'Take a Kodak. Victorian Railways Australia. Poster No.214. A particularly… | *** |  |
| *** | Hart, Kevin Charles 'Pro' (1928-2006), 'Mining Landscape', oil on board, signed lower left, titled on reverse, image size, 35 x 45 cm, framed & glazed, overall, 87 x 78 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Australian National travel Association poster, 'Australia' depicting kangaroo with joey, artwork by Eileen Mayo, printed by McLaren & Co, Melbourne, lithographed in colours, linen-backed, 64 x 100 cm condition A | *** |  |
| *** | 1939 travel poster 'Qantas Empire Airways/An Imperial Flying-Boat, Speed with Spacious Comfort, Smoking Room, Promenade Deck, 4 Engines/Imperial Airways', printed in England by Ben Johnson & Co.Ltd, York, and Published in England by Imperial Airways,… | *** |  |
| *** | Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi (1923 - 1987), known as Sadequain, calligraphic surah on paper, watercolour/felt-tipped pen, signed at lower left, 23.5 x 59 cm | *** |  |
| *** | C1947 travel poster 'Qantas Presents the Super Constellation', colour lithograph, linen-backed, size 61 x 90 cm | *** |  |
| *** | New Zealand lithographic Panorama: 'The harbour of port Nicholson and the Town of Wellington (Sketched in the middle of the year 1842)', by Thomas Allom (1804-72), 3-part panorama, hand-coloured lithograph, image size 143 x 32 cm (London, 1845), window… | *** |  |
| *** | Advertising poster 'Fly TAA - the friendly way', showing an air hostess, lithographed in colours, printed by Victory Publicity, linen-backed, size 59 x 97 cm. One of Australia's iconic airline posters | *** |  |
| *** | Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907), impressive collection of ten hand-painted gum leaves housed in two frames, each leaf approximately 14 x 15 cm, frames 51 x 62 cm each overall | *** |  |
| *** | Percival Albert Trompf (1902 - 1964), For Interstate travel - the Railway is always the best way!, colour lithographic poster, c1935 by Posters Ltd., for Australian Railways, signed in the plate lower left. The text continues: 'Low fares...safe &… | *** |  |
| *** | Australian National Publicity Association, linnen backed lithographic poster depicting Captain Cook, 'Discover Australia, Fly Qantas', artwork by James Northfield, printed by F.W.Niven, Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | 1934 Australian National travel Association poster, 'Corroboree/ Australia', artwork by Gert Sellheim, colour process lithograph, printed by F.W.Niven Pty Ltd, mounted on board, ex, the Cleveland Museum of Art, 63 x 101 cm. (Sellheim (1901-1970), was a… | *** |  |
| *** | Norman Lindsay: Etching 'C Minor Sharp Quartet', number 22/55 signed and dated in the lower margin 1927. Window mount (toned), framed and glazed. Slight damage lower right, minor toning. with purchase documentation circa 1976. 40 x 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Artist unknown, [Edgell, John, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England 1813 - Sugarloaf creek, Victoria, 1848], silhouette portrait of Port Phillip squatter John Edgell of mount Piper station together with another silhouette of a young woman assumed to be his… | *** |  |
| *** | Percy Trompf, (Australian 1902-1964), See The Heart Of The Continent. Winter Holidays By Rail To Central Australia, c1950s colour process lithograph, signed 'Trompf' in image lower left, 101 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'Commonwealth Railways 11.… | *** |  |
| *** | Railway travel poster, 'Travel across Australia by the Trans-Australian railway: Go by train - Save Days', colour lithographic poster published for the Commonwealth Railways Commissioner and printed by A.J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne, circa… | *** |  |
| *** | Artist unknown (Italian, 19th century), Renaissance style female portrait, oil painting on oak and gesso board, painted inventory number verso, No.7, Florentine gilt frame, 54 x 43 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Percy Trompf [1902-1964], Victorian & Melbourne Centenary Celebrations, Australia., 1934 Colour lithograph, signed and with Australian National Travel Association logo in image at lower right, 50 x 63 cm. Linen-backed., Text includes ''This will be the… | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian Railways Travel Poster, Come to The Shops (between 10 And 4) by train, c1930s. Process lithograph, 101 x 62 cm. Linen-backed., Text at base reads: 'VR [Victorian Railways], Poster No. 238. P.C. Grosser Litho, Melbourne. | *** |  |
| *** | G0reat Industry Where our tea comes from India. Ceylon. Sumatra. Java, 1937 colour lithograph, signed and dated in image lower right, 1012 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Leslie MacDonald Gill (British, 1884-1947). A great Industry Where our tea comes from India.… | *** |  |
| *** | Arthur Victor Gregory (attributed), H.M.V.S. Cerberus, watercolour, 35 x 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Artist unknown, Madonna and Child in the style of Murillo, 19th century, oil on canvas (relined), 161 x 106 cm, 182 x 125 cm overall. Provenance: The Baker-Finch collection | *** |  |
| *** | Artist unknown, portrait of a lady, oil on board, signed lower left (illegible) and dated 1884, in original period gilt frame, 29 x 22 cm, 53 x 45 overall | *** |  |
| *** | Michael Jackson (1958-2009), (self portraits), four sketches on three sheets, pencil and ink on paper, with accompanying documentation from It's Only Rock N Roll Auctions, New York, 2006, purchased at Leonard Joel Auctions, 2014 | *** |  |
| *** | Linen backed colour lithographic Australian National Travel Association poster No. 2, 'Australia, For Sunshine & Romance', artwork by James Northfield, produced by Northfield Studios, Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | Martin Sharp (1942 - 2013) Sunshine Superman (Donovan), 1968 offset lithograph on paper, Printed by Big O Posters, 78 x 53.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Catherine Anderson Australian parrot feather and watercolour floral picture depicting primrose, cabbage roses, butterflies, etc., Melbourne, circa 1870. Anderson was the Governess to the Armitage family at 'Como', South Yarra, Melbourne. Two almost… | *** |  |
| *** | Captain James Gerald Stokely Doorly (1880 - 1956), a full page pencil & ink illustration titled 'Transporting stores over the frozen sea to the 'Discovery': Lat.77'50 S. Long. 166'25 E: G. Doorly. 26.4.02' (overall 16.5 x 22.5 cm)., the sketch occupies a… | *** |  |
| *** | C1930s travel poster 'Java, Wonderland of Colour. Travel By K.P.M. Line', artwork by H.M.Burton, printed by John Sands, Sydney, colour and process lithograph, linen-backed, 65 x 100 cm. Condition A-. | *** |  |
| *** | 1930s FMS Railways travel poster 'Visit Malaya', published by the Federated Malay States Railways, printed by Lithographers Ltd, Singapore, colour lithograph, linen-backed, 64 x 102 cm. Condition B+. | *** |  |
| *** | Andy Warhol (Attributed): Signed sketch of the artists iconic 'Campbells soup can'. Comes with letter/ certificate of authenticity by 'Rare & Signed.com', obtained in New York 1980, insurance value of £7,000- 7,500. Slight fading & foxing to lower right… | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian Railways poster No. 129, 'Every day - a Holiday, at Gippsland Lakes', artwork by Gert Sellheim (1901-70), colour process lithograph, printed by F.W.Niven Pty Ltd, mounted on board, ex, the Cleveland Museum of Art, 63 x 101 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Qantas travel poster 'A new Air map from, the Australian Viewpoint, great circle Courses to the four Quarters of the earth. Qantas Empire Airways', artwork by Rhys Williams, map plotted by W.H.Maze, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 60 x 95 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | John James Audubon (1785 – 1851), Scolopaceus Courlan (plate Ccclxxvii), from Audubon's 'The birds of America', hand-coloured engraved plate, 1837 by Robert Havell after John James Audubon, image 48 x 77 cm. (75.5 x 106 cm frame). Framed and glazed in New… | *** |  |
| *** | Norbertine Von Bresslern-Roth (1891-1978), Chameleons (c.1924), linocut in colours on Japan paper, signed in pencil in lower margin at right, 18.6 x 16 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | James Northfield (Australian, 1887-1973) Australia (Hunting Kangaroos), c1930s Colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 102 x 64.5 cm. Linen-backed. Text includes 'Australian National Travel Association, 435a Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia.'… | *** |  |
| *** | 1947 Victorian Railways poster No. 226, 'Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia. Take a Kodak', artwork by James Northfield (1888-1973), printed by Queen city Printers, Melbourne, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, size 64 x 101 cm. Condition A-.… | *** |  |
| *** | C1930s travel poster 'Tasmania For Your Next Holiday', artwork by Harry Kelly (1896-1967), 'Mount Wellington and the Port of Hobart', printed by mercury press, Hobart, colour lithograph, linen-backed, 64 x 100 cm. Condition A-. | *** |  |
| *** | Arturo Buzzi (19th century, Italian), the salesman, orientalist scene, watercolour, signed lower right, 'A. Buzzi, 50 x 72 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Take The Family To The Zoo, Travel By Fast Electric Train To Royal Park, c1915 colour lithograph (Rail Travel Poster) Take The Family To The Zoo – Travel By Fast Electric Train To Royal Park, c1920s colour lithograph, signed 'J. Hack' in image lower… | *** |  |
| *** | C1940 Victorian Railways poster No. 223, 'Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia', attractive artwork by Marshall featuring fairy penguin over map of the island, text continues 'Shooting, Camping, Surfing, Fishing, Tennis, Golf', coloured lithograph, printed… | *** |  |
| *** | World War II poster, 'Your Shopping Basket Savings Buy Savings Bonds and Certificates', artwork by Vernon Lorimer (Australian, working 1920s), lithograph, linen-backed, 75 x 100 cm. Condition A- | *** |  |
| *** | Will Dyson (1880-1938, Illustrator and political cartoonist). Watercolour caricature of William Henry Wilks (1863-1940). Wilks was President of the New South WalesLiterary and Debating Societies' Union after which, in 1887 was elected to its council. He… | *** |  |
| *** | Travel poster, 'Asia-Africa-Australia, Lloyd Triestino', artwork by Cemi, colour lithograph, linenbacked, size 63 x 95 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Linen backed lithographic travel poster, 'Orient Line, Travel in Luxury by 12000 Ton Steamers, to Australia', artwork by FWR | *** |  |
| *** | Linen backed colour process lithographic travel poster, 'Flotta Lauro, Linee Passeggieri, Italia, Sud America, Australia, Levante', artwork by D'alma, printed by Arti Grafiche Di Mauro, Naples | *** |  |
| *** | China Trade Painting (19th century), Bark Emu, oil on canvas, signed lower left 'Capt. V. Melzer, titled 'Bark Emu, 293 tons, Capt. A. Scanlan, Sailing To China A.D. 1842', 40 x 51 cm | *** |  |
| *** | James Northfield (Australian, 1887-1973) Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia (Great Ocean Road) c1930s colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 100.5 x 64.3 cm. Linen-backed. ''Take a Kodak.' Poster no. 226. Victorian Railways Australia. Queen City… | *** |  |
| *** | Oliver Clare (British, 1853-1927), Set of three still lifes with fruit, oil on board, signed lower right 'Oliver Clare', 29 x 24 cm Each | *** |  |
| *** | James Holland (1799-1870, British), Venice, oil on board, label verso Venice by Holland, 30 x 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Ernst Hugo Von Stenglin (German, 1862 - 1914), (Knitting lesson at school), c.1900, oil on canvas, signed lower left 'V. Stenglin', with remnant Kunstsalon Keller, Reiner, Berlin label verso, in original Theodor Zickendraht frame. 55 x 95 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Thomas Fenwick (died 1850), Off Dover harbour, oil on board, circa 1840, signed lower left, 70 x 125 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Travel poster, 'Speed and Comfort - the World's Largest Air Liners, Imperial Airways, the British Air Line', artwork by Alan Rogers, lithograph in colours, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 66 x 91 cm | *** |  |
| *** | John Hall Thorpe (1874-1947), Crocus and Snowdrops, woodcut, signed in pencil lower right, hall Thorpe, 19 x 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 'Lovely Lindeman. An Island Jewel in A Coral Sea', c.1930s colour lithographic travel poster, initialled 'Wb' in image lower right, backed on linen. Condition: A-., 100 x 62.5 cm. Text continues 'For sunny carefree holidays lovely Lindeman. Big game… | *** |  |
| *** | Norman Lindsay: Pencil on paper study. Artists initials N.L. signed lower right. Toning to the top third Window mount, framed & glazed. 35 x 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | C1950s advertising poster 'Ipana Tooth Paste', colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 48 x 90 cm. Condition A-. | *** |  |
| *** | Charles Nuttall (1873-1934): 'The Duke of Cornwall and York, opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament of Australia, May 9th 1901', engraving, important and rare in this condition, 1902, image size 94 x 47 cm, window mounted framed and glazed, overall… | *** |  |
| *** | Linen backed colour lithographic travel poster, 'Winter Cruising, Then and Now! Orient Line Cruises', printed by Hollandier & Govett Ltd, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Leon Charles Huber (French, 1858 - 1928), 'Kittens at Play', oil on canvas, signed lower left 'L. Huber', 44 cm x 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Douglas Annand, (Australian, 1903-1976). Sydney Australia. See The New World Below The Equator, c1937 colour process lithograph, signed in image centre right, 101 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'Particulars at Government, Shipping and Travel… | *** |  |
| *** | J. Thompson, (whaling scene), oil on canvas, signed lower right 'J. Thompson', 25 x 40 cm, 37 x 52 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | 'Guinness Burke's Stout, the world is our Field' advertising poster, printed by Troedel & Co. (Melbourne), 19th century, 71 x 96 cm, 95 x 118 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 - 1669), bust of a man wearing a high cap, three-quarters right [The artist's father?], etching, initialled and dated '1630' at top left, 10 x 8.4 cm (paper size 11 x 9 cm.) | *** |  |
| *** | 'The Battle of the Nile', set of three engravings by Thomas Hellyer (executed from the original drawings by Thomas Whitcombe), published June 4 1800 by J.Bryden, Charing cross, London, all framed and glazed, each 83 x 58 cm. Occasional wormhole.… | *** |  |
| *** | C1940s poster, 'Melbourne, Is a City to Be Proud Of, Keep Streets Tidy!', artwork by Cyril Dillon (1883-1974), lithograph in colours, linen-backed, size 30 x 46 cm. Condition A | *** |  |