On show at the 18th Great Sydney Antiques Fair 2008

JEAN-LEON GEROME. La Joueuse de Boules (The Ball Player)
Early 20th century sculpture shows the perfection of the nude. Download to read more.

REGENCE DETAIL IN PARQUETRY
Not the monumental by command of Louis XIV, not yet the Baroque – this is transition. Download to read more.

POWER OF RUBIES
Deep rich colour contrasted with striking white diamonds sets antique jewels apart.
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MEISSEN . . . A MONK’S TALE
Johann Joachim Kaendler devised for Meissen a perfume bottle in the form of a bawdy monk, circa 1765. Download to read more.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE OLYMPIANS
Ferdinand Preiss raises the flame for Art Deco – captured perfectly in ivory and bronze. Download to read more.

KANGUROU – THROUGH FRENCH EYES
Early naturalists visiting Australian shores were astounded at seeing novel creatures.
Engravings were a means of sharing the news. Download to read more.