Lot 55

Overall in good condition.


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From the Private Collection of the Late John Weller.

John Weller was born in 1935, who was a passionate and discerning collector of furniture, art, and Chinese porcelain. Educated at Scotch College and later qualifying as an accountant with Dalgetys, John's lifelong interest in the arts was sparked during an overseas trip in 1966, where he began acquiring European furniture and Chinese porcelain. Encouraged by his friend and neighbour, Mr. Kurt Albrecht, he developed his enthusiasm into a serious and sustained pursuit, combining the decorative with the scholarly.

Over the decades, John assembled a notable collection, sourcing pieces both from his travels abroad and from leading local antique dealers in Melbourne, with whom he maintained close friendships. His acquisitions were guided by a keen eye, curiosity, and a deep respect for craftsmanship and history. Alongside his collecting, John built an extensive library, reading widely for both knowledge and enjoyment, and enriching his understanding of art, culture, and civilisation.

A true student of the arts, John Weller's collection reflects his dedication, connoisseurship, and delight in surrounding himself with objects of beauty and meaning.

Sotheby's Melbourne, 27 & 28 May 2008, lot 82.

出自已故約翰・威勒私人收藏

約翰・威勒（John Weller）生於1935年，是一位充滿熱情且目光獨到的家具、藝術與中國瓷器收藏家。他早年就讀於Scotch College，之後於Dalgetys取得會計師資格。威勒對藝術的終生熱愛源於1966年的一次海外旅行，當時他開始購藏歐洲家具與中國瓷器。在其好友兼鄰居庫爾特・阿爾布雷希特（Kurt Albrecht）的鼓勵下，他逐步將興趣發展為嚴謹而持久的追求，並在收藏中兼顧裝飾性與學術價值。

數十年間，威勒組建了一個頗具規模的收藏體系，既有來自海外旅行的購藏，也有從墨爾本重要古董商處所得之品，並與這些古董商保持著深厚情誼。他的藏品均以敏銳的眼光、旺盛的好奇心以及對工藝與歷史的深切尊重為指引。同時，威勒還建立了龐大的圖書館，廣泛閱讀以增進知識與樂趣，進一步深化其對藝術、文化與文明的理解。

作為真正的藝術探索者，約翰・威勒的收藏不僅體現了其專注與鑑賞力，也展現了他對於以美與意義之物環繞自身的由衷喜悅。

蘇富比墨爾本，2008年5月27–28日，拍品編號82