Top art works, collectables on offer

● Bernardi’s Autumn Art, Collectables & Numismatics Two-Session Auction takes place next Saturday starting at 10am at its gallery, Bernardi Place, 65 Thomson Street, Colbyn, Pretoria.

Session 1 for numismatics features assorted gold Krugerrands, twin sets, British sovereigns, proof sets and Africana commemorative mint replica stamp sets.

Medal collectors are in for a treat, with an unusual miniature group of medals. Three men’ s vintage wristwatches and a diamond-set ring will feature, including a superlative Rolex Oyster Perpetual two-tone submariner chronometer and an IWC.

A collection of Oriental objéts, Chinese jade carvings, figures and ivory netsukes will also be on offer.

A magnificent early Victorian silver salver made by Mortimer & Hunt of London and a Barnard’s tea set will complement any dinner or high tea occasion.

Among the porcelain are six rare hand-painted and detailed Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica luncheon plates circa 1894-1922. This will be followed by Stuart, Waterford and Bohemian crystal wares and a 1930s Shirley Temple doll with original scarce Sunday Express enamel and pin-badges.

Highlights from the furniture and embellishments section include a late 19th century Cape-Dutch style brass two-tier 12-light chandelier; a functional Cassina I Maestri LC4 chaise longue à reglage continu, circa 1970s, originally designed by the master Le Corbusier in 1928 and a stunning example of 20th century furniture design. The session will conclude with Chinese carpets and antiquarian Africa maps.

Session 2 starts at 12am with select books on South African art and hunting, followed by 93 lots of South African art and sculpture, including portraits by Carl Buchner and Maggie Laubser. Viewing is on Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 5pm and on the morning of the auction. For more information contact 012 342 3634 or visit bernardiauctioneers.co.za.