b'4Dendron HouseIts a couple of months since I drove through the(Lot 127) purchased in 1970 through Kozminsky front gates of Dendron the amazing MorningtonGalleries; the Robert Johnson painting (Lot 142) Peninsula mansion built in the 1930s which haspurchased in 1962 via Robert Hogan Art and been home to the Foster family for six decades.accompanied by a note from the artist; the James The early estates in Mount Eliza were often theWigley Dinner Time (Lot 152) purchased in 1965 height of luxury and, with no shortage of space,from South Yarra Gallery in William St., South Yarra; the genteel Melbournians who built their holidaythe pair of bedside tables (Lot 114) purchased from or retirement retreats there, were able to surroundJ.S. Allen & Sons, Malvern Rd., Toorak in 1961; themselves with objects of beauty, with gorgeousand a fine set of six English mahogany spade back panoramas through their windows and a closenessTrafalgar chairs (Lot 37), with 1957 purchase receipt to nature that was already under pressure in thefrom George McPhee Antiques, Malvern Rd., to growing suburbs of the city. mention just a few.I was particularly delighted to observe that, despiteFinally, in thanking the Foster family for engaging us the home having been furnished and decoratedto prepare this collection for auction, I would also like many decades ago, the original vision of Dr. Bryanto acknowledge our wonderful staff, who worked Foster, the present owners grandfather, has beenwith me in situ to produce this catalogue. It was maintained. This catalogue contains the artworks,a most enjoyable experience for us to work in such ceramics, furniture and glassware that we found inlovely surroundings; we hope you will enjoy reviewing this wonderful home. We even had access to thethe items you will find in the following pages and receipts and correspondence which still accompanyperhaps, offer some of them a new home.some of the items: the remarkable Pro Hart paintingHarry GlennContentsSilver 117 Rugs, Carpets & Textiles 157160Clocks & Timepieces 1825 Porcelain & Ceramics 161198Furniture 26120 Glass 199206Paintings & Artworks 121156 Decorative Arts - General 207215ImagesLots with this symbol are illustrated online at www.leski.com.au'