Inside The James Fairfax Art Collection
The late newspaper scion James Fairfax owed his fortune to the great publishing company founded by his great-great-grandfather, but his life's legacy is a lesson in fine art and public largesse.
Before Fairfax died in January at the age of 83, he bequeathed to the National Trust his sumptuous Victorian estate in the NSW Southern Highlands to be opened as a house museum.
Valued at $18 million, the pink, furnished Italianate mansion Retford Park in Bowral and its ornate topiary gardens, modern swimming pool and emu run, is the most generous gift the NSW Trust has ever received.
During his life Fairfax donated artworks to all the nation's big public art galleries, but it was his $30 million gift of old European masterworks to the Art Gallery of NSW in the 1990s that stole headlines and underpinned the James Fairfax Galleries at Sydney's sandstone temple of art.
Even after this lifetime of giving, Fairfax has left behind an unrivalled personal collection of Australian modern and colonial paintings and more European old masters.
There is also a collection of antiques and furnishings, some 517 lots, which have been retrieved from his properties in Sydney, England and from Retford Park, which provide insight into the taste and intellect of a very private public figure.
Fairfax's personal art and decorative art collection will go under the hammer at three public auctions in Sydney next week with a total $6 million reserve, but with expectations of raising significantly more than that.
Both auction houses handing the auctions, Deutscher and Hackett for the art and Leonard Joel for the decorative arts, report having received unprecedented interest in the collection.
Unlike most single-owner art collections previously dispersed in Australia, such as the $19 million-grossing Reg and Joy Grundy collection sold in 2013, Fairfax worked without a professional curator. He made all his own choices, drawing on personal expertise.
Henry Mullholland is an art specialist with Deutscher and Hackett, which is selling 54 of Fairfax's Australian artworks. Mr Mulholland also worked with Fairfax for 20 years, helping run his Sydney household, so he observed at close range how his former boss approached art collecting.
When James Fairfax would buy a picture it was often the first one sold in that exhibition, and because he got the first choice, it was considered to be the best, Mr Mullholland said.
He certainly considered his choices to be the best, but then that picture would become the touchstone for all the others in the collection and other collectors would follow his example.
Fairfax habitually made his collection available to art curators at the big public galleries, so paintings and sculptures would not only rotate through Fairfax's properties but also go off on tour around Australia and occasionally abroad.
Fairfax's commitment to loaning artworks encouraged artists to continue to give him first choice. It established those artworks in the public conscience and contributed to scholarship about them because they would come to be featured in catalogues.
But it also enhanced his reputation as a collector.
John Olsen's The Bicycle Boys Rejoice is a case in point.
Inspired by children in Centennial Park and painted in 1955, the oil on canvas which hung in the sitting room at Retford Park is on pre-auction display at Deutscher and Hackett with a $70,000 reserve, having come directly from loan to the Olsen retrospective You Beaut Country at the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) and the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
Bicycle Boys has been publicly exhibited at least five times during more than half a century in Fairfax's collection, and like most of the modern artworks offered for sale, it was only ever owned by him.
Antiques Sydney | Victoria & Albert Antiques | Strand Arcade
Antique dealer Sydney, Victoria & Albert Antiques located in the heart of Sydney, ground floor of the Strand Arcade.
One of Sydney's most wonderful and exquisite antique jewellery and collectable stores, with a vast range of 19th and 20th century antiques, retro and vintage jewellery on offer.
Victoria & Albert Antiques provide a service and experience from a bygone era - once you walk into their store you are transformed by their stunning range and beauty.
See more about Victoria & Antiques on dLook:
or visit their website:
Bronze Bust Queen Victoria English Monarch
Bronze Bust Queen Victoria English Monarch
Canonbury Antiques - large showroom 25 minutes north of London. Art deco, antiques, architectural, dining furniture, English and Continental furniture.
TEDDYS1920s BUDDY L TRUCKS
My old teddy bear and his 1920s Buddy l trucks,some pics taken in the Melbourne Australia royal botanical gardens.
Ted is 57 years old,one buddy l is unrestored, one is restored,music is 1940s r&b music.
And ted has new clothes,also he is very well behaved,his trucks are as mentioned Buddy l 201 express trucks 1920s.
Thank you from ted hope you enjoy the clip.
Kokeshi Japanese Wooden Doll - Ainu-style Naruko Ningyo
Description
This splendid little Japanese kokeshi wooden doll is likened after the dress and appearance of the aboriginal Ainu who are believed to be the original inhabitants of the Japanese islands. Archeological evidence indicates that the Ainu may have once lived in villages throughout most of the Japanese archipelago, though today they are found primarily on the northernmost Japanese island of Hokkaido. The distinct dress, somewhat Caucasian-like appearance, language and unique culture of the Ainu set them apart from the majority of the Japanese population, who respect the Ainu and appreciate their culture as an important link to the past. This interesting doll is less than 40 years old and is in fair condition with marks and scratches from handling and discoloration and stains from age and display. This is a naruko style kokeshi with a special neck joint which allows the doll to squeak when the head is turned. This clever design was developed long ago by craftsmen seeking a way to cause the dolls cry like a baby. Please read below to learn about the history of kokeshi dolls, one of Japan's most unique and distinctive folk crafts.
Size:
Height: 4.4 inches (11.2 centimeters)
Weight: 0.4 ounces (11 grams)
Important note:
Images of the kokeshi we list are often uploaded to our Japan Vintage Kokeshi Blog which is an on-line gallery of unique and interesting kokeshi dolls. The purpose of this blog is strictly to share images of some of the wonderful dolls we encounter in the course of our work, and to provide a digital archive to preserve these images into the future. If you purchase a kokeshi from us and do not want a digital copy of your doll displayed in the photo blog or archive then please simply send us an email indicating your preference and we will promptly remove the image.
More about Kokeshi
Kokeshi wooden dolls are one of the most unique and interesting of Japan's many traditional folk crafts. Originating in the early 19th century in the northern spa towns of Miyagi prefecture, kokeshi are thought to have first been produced as toys for children from leftover bits of scrap wood. These early dolls were made by craftsmen who earned their living producing other types of woodcraft, but who eventually began to create kokeshi to be sold as souvenirs in the area's many local hot spring resorts. Over time the craft was refined, with many regional varieties appearing reflecting a wide range of technical and artistic variation. Today there are several schools of kokeshi design led by master craftsmen who often pass their trade to succeeding generations within their own family.
When collecting kokeshi it is important to note that you will likely encounter two main types; dolls which are made by artists and those which are mass-produced to be sold as souvenirs. The former are usually one-of-a-kind originals created by dedicated artisans who take their work very seriously and place great emphasis on traditional design and appearance. The other type of kokeshi are those which are manufactured specifically to be sold as souvenirs of famous or interesting places such as resorts or hot springs. These are produced en-mass, and while often attractive and interesting memorabilia they are not as frequently sought after by collectors and usually command a lower selling price. How can you determine if a kokeshi is an 'artist' or 'craftsman' style doll? This is actually quite easy as artist dolls are normally signed (on the bottom) by the maker, and may have no other writing on the body of the doll besides decorative calligraphy. Souvenir types on the other hand are normally unsigned and may have the name of the place which sold them conspicuously visible on the body of the doll. Collectors of Kokeshi typically place special emphasis on the facial quality of the dolls, desiring certain types - gentle or mischievous for example - over others. One interesting Japanese Kokeshi collector we previously met expressed a preference for newer dolls over older ones, fearing the older dolls may be haunted.
item code: R2S4-0005234
ship code: L1650
Wedding, Beautiful Photojournalistic Wedding Photography Houston TX
Mr & Mrs O'Dean @ Safari Ranch Houston TX
Professional & affordable wedding photography serving Houston and all cities
wedding photography Houston,
wedding photography Houston area
wedding photographers Houston area
houston wedding photography and videography
artistic wedding photography houston
houston wedding photography and video
houston wedding photography and video - ndpro
south asian wedding photography houston
wedding photography and videography houston tx
a a nico wedding photography houston
wedding boudoir photography houston
#best wedding photography houston
houston wedding photography blog
budget wedding photography houston
wedding bug photography reviews houston
wedding photography classes houston
cheap wedding photography houston tx
chamberlain wedding photography houston
creative wedding photography houston
desi wedding photography houston
evoke wedding photography houston tx
houston house wedding photography
wedding photography in houston
wedding photography in houston tx
wedding photography in houston texas
wedding photographers in houston tx
wedding photographers in houston texas
wedding photographers in houston area
cheap wedding photography in houston
best wedding photography in houston
indian wedding photography in houston
wedding photography workshops in houston
wedding photography jobs houston
wedding photography locations houston
modern wedding photography houston
wedding photographer needed houston
wedding photographers in north houston
organic wedding photography houston
average cost of wedding photographer houston
pakistani wedding photography houston
photojournalistic wedding photography houston
photojournalism wedding photography houston
photojournalistic wedding photography houston tx
wedding photography packages in houston tx
affordable wedding photography houston tx
wedding photography prices houston tx
indian wedding photography houston tx
wedding stories photography houston
studio wedding photography houston
serendipity wedding photography houston
wedding photography and videography houston
wedding photography and video houston
wedding photographer and videographer houston
vintage wedding photography houston
vietnamese wedding photography houston
affordable wedding photographers houston tx
wedding photographers under 1000 houston
top 10 wedding photographers houston
Delano Antique Mall
A small taste of what the Delano Antique Mall has to offer at 1642 W. Douglas in Wichita, Kansas. Come out and find your bargain
How To Create A Website Using HTML And CSS Step By Step Website Tutorial
How To Create A Website Using HTML And CSS Step By Step Website Tutorial.
Subscribe us ►
In this videos you will learn to create a website using HTML and CSS in notepad or any text editor, You will learn to create the header part of the website, I will show you how to add background image in HTML website, Create navigation menu using html. This is a complete tutorial for beginner, who want to learn HTML & CSS website development.
----------------------------------------------
Watch Responsive Website Tutorial
►
---------------------------------------------
Here are the steps in this HTML website tutorial:
1. Create HTML file and CSS file in a folder 0:20
2. Link CSS file with HTML 1:20
3. Add background image in HTML website 02:22
You must save your image in the same folder and write the complete path of the image in CSS file to add image in website
4. Create navigation menu in HTML website 03:12
5. Change the Image opacity in HTML website 06:36
6. Add hover effect using HTML and CSS 07:55
7. Add Logo in website using HTML & CSS 08:18
8. Add hero text (welcome text) in Website 10:32
9. Create Button in HTML and CSS 12:00
Now the Header part of the website has been completed using HTML and CSS
In the next videos you will learn to create Service, Team Member, Portfolio, Testimonial, Contact form and other part of website using HTML and CSS step by step.
---------------------------------------------
Please Like this video and Subscribe this channel.
Watch our popular HTML website tutorial
------------------------------------------------------------------
1) Create Sign In Form with Social Login Button in HTML
2) Create Drop Down navigation menu using HTML and CSS
3) Create Image Slider using HTML and CSS
4) Create Form Using HTML
-------------------------------
Get code of this tutorial:
Like and Subscribe
------------------------------
YouTube
Facebook
-------------------------
Music credit:
Music provided by FreeSongsToUse
Title: Miza & Unicorn - Illuminati
Kokeshi Japanese Wooden Doll - Tiny Naruko Style Ningyo
Description
Lovely tiny (please see size information below) Japanese wooden kokeshi doll with a very worn body with much faded and chipped paint. The doll may also have once held something as there is a hole in the side where an object would have been fixed in place. The object is question is now missing and is not included with the doll. We especially like the effect that this doll's weathered appearance has on the charm and character of the little figure. This pretty doll is less than 40 years old and is in poor to fair condition with marks and scratches from handling and discoloration and stains from age and display. This is a naruko style kokeshi with a special neck joint which allows the doll to squeak when the head is turned. This clever design was developed long ago by craftsmen seeking a way to cause the dolls cry like a baby. Please read below to learn about the history of kokeshi dolls, one of Japan's most unique and distinctive folk crafts.
Size:
Height: 2.3 inches (6.0 centimeters)
Weight: 0.6 ounces (16 grams)
Important note:
Many of the kokeshi we list are uploaded to our Japan Vintage Kokeshi Blog which is an on-line gallery of unique and interesting kokeshi dolls. The purpose of this blog is strictly to share images of some of the wonderful dolls we encounter in the course of our work, and to provide a digital archive to preserve these images into the future. If you purchase a kokeshi from us and do not want a digital copy of your doll displayed in the photo blog or archive then please simply send us an email indicating your preference and we will promptly remove the image.
More about Kokeshi
Kokeshi wooden dolls are one of the most unique and interesting of Japan's many traditional folk crafts. Originating in the early 19th century in the northern spa towns of Miyagi prefecture, kokeshi are thought to have first been produced as toys for children from leftover bits of scrap wood. These early dolls were made by craftsmen who earned their living producing other types of woodcraft, but who eventually began to create kokeshi to be sold as souvenirs in the area's many local hot spring resorts. Over time the craft was refined, with many regional varieties appearing reflecting a wide range of technical and artistic variation. Today there are several schools of kokeshi design led by master craftsmen who often pass their trade to succeeding generations within their own family.
When collecting kokeshi it is important to note that you will likely encounter two main types; dolls which are made by craftsmen and those which are mass-produced to be sold as souvenirs. The former are usually one-of-a-kind originals created by dedicated artisans who take their work very seriously and place great emphasis on traditional design and appearance. The other type of kokeshi are those which are manufactured specifically to be sold as souvenirs of famous or interesting places such as resorts or hot springs. These are produced en-mass, and while often attractive and interesting memorabilia they are not as frequently sought after by collectors and usually command a lower selling price. How can you determine if a kokeshi is a craftsman or souvenir style doll? This is actually quite easy as craftsmen-style dolls are normally signed (on the bottom) by the maker, and may have no other writing on the body of the doll besides decorative calligraphy. Souvenir types on the other hand are normally unsigned and may have the name of the place which sold them conspicuously visible on the body of the doll. Collectors of Kokeshi typically place special emphasis on the facial quality of the dolls, desiring certain types - gentle or mischievous for example - over others. One interesting Japanese Kokeshi collector we previously met expressed a preference for newer dolls over older ones, fearing the older dolls may be haunted.
item code: R2S4-0003305
ship code: L1650