Madam Scotney, “Ballarat’s Songbird” signed photo, c. 1925
A signed photograph from a fascinating local celebrity of the early 20th century is in the coming Moorabool Auctions – Madam Scotney, the ‘Songbird of Ballarat’ .
Ellen Greenway , Melbourne pot-painter
An exploration of the Australian potter E G Greenway from Melbourne, inspired by a beautifully flower-painted pottery vase from around 1930. Based in suburban Melbourne, Ellen Grant Greenway has not received the recognition she deserves, so this is a brief overview of her fascinating pottery business from the 1930 beginnings in her home up to the building of a custom factory in Blackburn in 1949.
John A. Gardner, Artist
Join us in exploring the extraordinary journey of John Andrew Gardner, a local Victorian artist whose work has captured the essence of the Australian landscape.
Delve into his life, explore his artistic milestones + life-changing incident, and preview the comprehensive collection available at Moorabool Auctions,Geelong – going under the hammer Saturday 14th December, 2024.
1920’s-30’s Racing Excitement @ Phillip Island – Australia’s 1st GP Cup
Featuring the 1928 TT Phillip Island ‘SHELL CUP’, 1st to be held in Australia + on Phillip Island – plus the 1935 12-hour trial trophy- a Kangaroo Mystery Clock! These items are extremely rare pieces of Australia’s Racing History
Important Colonial Discovery: Sydney Harbour by George Peacock
A newly discovered painting of Sydney Harbour can be attributed to Convict artist George Peacock. Read our in-depth examination as we even pinpoint the exact place the artist sat as he painted the image…