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The Collection of Judith Conroy & the Late Doctor David Conroy - 323 lots

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Lot #274
A Regency pen workbox

Price Realised: *****

Lot #278
A Tibetan Buddhist bronze

Price Realised: *****

Lot #288
Hobnail cut cake stand

Price Realised: *****

Lot #292
Italian School

Still Life Grapes Fruit and Flowers
Price Realised: *****

Lot #294
Pair of silver dishes

Price Realised: *****

The Collection of Judith Conroy & the Late Doctor David Conroy


  • Auction House:
  • Reference:
    #1312
  • Description:
    When David and Judith Conroy went to London in 1961 for David to further his medical studies, they decided also to pursue their shared interest in antiques. Through a mutual friend they were referred to a young Australian antique dealer, then living in Greenwich, Bill Johnston. For the Conroys and for Bill Johnston the introduction was the source of a lifelong friendship based on a mutual enjoyment and appreciation of Georgian furniture, porcelain, silver and paintings. During the ensuing years Judith and David, with Bill's assistance amassed a superb collection purchased either from Kent Antiques in Malvern or under Bill's guidance from the major auction houses.

    Such was Bill Johnston's regard for David Conroy's acumen and integrity that he appointed him the executor of his will and the trustee of the W R Johnston Trust. David with his co trustees established the Johnston House Museum in East Melbourne. On David's retirement, Judith replaced him as a trustee.

    This collection, so strongly influenced by the taste and knowledge of Bill Johnston, has provided Judith and the late David Conroy with great pleasure over many years and it will continue to do so for many others in the years to come.
  • Sale(s):
    08 Dec 2013 ~ 12noon
    21 Hill Street
    Toorak, VIC 3142 Australia
  • Viewing:
    30 Nov 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    21 Hill Street
    Toorak, VIC 3142
    Australia

    05 Dec 2013 ~ 5.30pm - 7.30pm
    21 Hill Street
    Toorak, VIC 3142
    Australia

    06 Dec 2013 ~ 12noon - 5pm
    21 Hill Street
    Toorak, VIC 3142
    Australia

    07 Dec 2013 ~ 10am - 5pm
    21 Hill Street
    Toorak, VIC 3142
    Australia

    08 Dec 2013 ~ 10am - 11.30am
    21 Hill Street
    Toorak, VIC 3142
    Australia

Prices realised in this sale include buyers premium of 22.000%.



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