Starting February off with a compact beautifully offered auction that sets the scene for a fabulous 2017, Philips wishes everyone a Happy New Year and looks forward to an exciting schedule of sales events throughout the coming months. Delivering quality over quantity, the forthcoming auction features a diverse range of interesting and unusual items including funky boxes, lovely old timber sailing objects and the final instalment of the Patrick Street silver collection, comprising over 20 lots and including a remarkable pair of French Louis XVI Candelabras that would not look out of place in the Palace of Versailles.

The final Auction for 2016 was a huge success and a fitting way to end the year. With Glenferrie Road adorned with Christmas decorations on a warm sunny summer afternoon, a full house of eager buyers prepared for an exciting afternoon of abundant opportunity.

Among those on offer was a magnificent Toorak estate featuring ivory, porcelain, silk and grand furniture which were very popular with buyers. From another source, a pair of antique oak doors from a winery proved to be a very successful way to close off the year.

With Christmas just around the corner, the last Philips’ Jewellery auction for the year is set to provide some delightful gift options for this special time of the year. December’s event presents a particularly strong offering with quality items from three striking collections on show, a selection sourced from the renowned Kozminsky jewellers, and a fabulous presentation of very large high quality diamonds.

December launches with a fascinating selection of intricate ivory carvings. From the Meiji period comes an intricate vessel, the treasure boat TakaraBune under sail with gods of good fortune. Believed to dispense good luck for the new year, with the approach of 2017 this fascinating item makes for timely buying.

With a full house of motivated purchasers, many of whom stayed for the entire auction, the October Philips’ Decorative Arts auction was a great success with a high clearance rate. Aboriginal art with 112 items for sale was a strong performer with offerings from the now closed Alison Kelly and Blue Door galleries. All lots changed hands for good prices, featuring works by Clifford Possum, William Sandy and Minnie Pwerle.