Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association
This site is your definitive guide to buying, collecting, selling, valuing and restoring antiques and art with confidence, from Australia's leading antiques and fine art dealers and their approved service providers.
This site lists our expertly vetted members who uphold the principles of the Association and adhere to its Codes of Practice. You also find Service Providers who have been recommended by our members for their abilities to provide various categories of restoration, valuations and ancillary services.
If you would like this information in booklet form pick up a copy of The Essential Buyers Guide for Antiques & Art at any of our members shops or order a free copy from our secretary by emailing secaada@ozemail.com.au or telephone 03 9576 2275.
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You can visit the Johnston Collection from Tuesday 9 March 2010 to 25 June 2010 Note: Booking is essential to visit the collection. Visitors will be collected by a courtesy bus from the foyer of the Hilton Hotel, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne.
The Johnston Collection is a hidden treasure,
a jewel in the heart of Melbourne with amazing stories to tell ...
The Johnston Collection is a gift to the people of Victoria from William Robert Johnston (1911-1986)
Administered by The W R Johnston Trust
T: 9416 2515 www.johnstoncollection.org
Wharf 8, Sussex Street, Sydney
(The International Passenger Terminal on Darling Harbour)
If you would like to be sent details of the 2010 programme please send your contact details to Adrienne Wilson E: adriennewilson@iinet.net.au
T: 02 9332 3883
The AAADA sees itself not only as the peak body representing Australia's top dealers, but also one with a responsibility to help ordinary collectors gain knowledge in their chosen field.
For some years, Sydney AAADA members have been sharing their expertise with the public in their Spring Seminar series. The seminars are held every Thursday evening on a specialist topic at a dealer's premises. This way collectors can uniquely learn by handling often rare pieces at close quarters; they get to know the dealer, ask questions and are encouraged to bring in pieces for discussion in a friendly and comfortable setting.
This year has been one of the most popular ever and most sessions were booked out; topics have covered silver, ceramics, furniture, and jewellery, while the last event was a walk in the gardens of Vaucluse House with curator Scott Carlin. The Historic Houses Trust has revamped the gardens at Vaucluse House and what better way to finish the series, than a walk and talk through the twilight in this iconic setting.
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