Martyn Cook: Tribute to a Professional Master of His Trade
Martyn Cook (1958-2019) was a true Renaissance man, one whose thirst for knowledge was exceeded only by his desire for more; the epitome of a compleat gentleman
Martyn Cook Antiques
Antique Tea Caddy – Thank God I Was Not Born Before Tea!
An unusual Regency period tea caddy caught my eye in Sydney in 2011, its shape and decoration revealing the interest which abounded in ancient Egypt at the time
British Sculptor Laurence Edwards – New Works in Australia
Laurence Edwards blends interesting and tactile elements to create a wonderful array of sculptures, stimulating our mind to seek out and discover their subtlety
Georgian Furniture – Exotic Timbers & Classical Style
The case of a George III regulator clock at Martyn Cook Antiques made Carolyn McDowall reflect on timbers used in the Georgian era of English furniture history
By Design V – Martyn Cook Antiques & Mossgreen Invitation
Friends of The Culture Concept Circle are invited to attend Martyn Cook Antiques at Sydney’s first modernist show By Design V held in association with Mossgreen
Martyn Cook Antiques – Design V 1900 – 1945
Martyn Cook Antiques with Mossgreen is presenting a selling exhibition of modern dsign 1900 – 1945 at their galleries, 98 Barcom Avenue, Rushcutters Bay, Sydney
Mossgreen Appraisal Day – Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney
Mossgreen will be holding an Antiques and Art Appraisal Day at Martyn Cook Antiques gallery at Sydney on August 11 and 12 – appraisals by appointment only
Antiques & Art: Part 2 – Understanding Antiques
Where should we we start? How do we begin to understand antiques? This is the first of two parts highlighting the ABC of knowing how to Assess Beware & Consider
Mahogany @ Martyn Cook Antiques – 18th Century English Style
Martyn Cook Antiques Sydney have for sale a fine rare George III mahogany antique Bureau Bookcase manufactured of mahogany in America during its colonial period
Achilles – Greek Hero and the Classical Ideal in Sculpture
Greek sculpture was the first and only ancient art to break free from conceptual conventions exploring how art might imitate nature, or even improve upon it
Martyn Cook Antiques – Neoclassic Elegance & Exotic Decor
An antique mahogany console and gilded ‘convex’ mirror currently in Martyn Cook Antiques stylish showroom at Rushcutters Bay combines elegance with the exotic
Martyn Cook Antiques & Studio LW – Style Has a New Address
Australian antiques guru Martyn Cook & Chicago designer Lew Wallack recently established a gallery in Rushcutters Bay Sydney offering quality goods and services
Mapping Our World – Landmark Exhibition at National Library
Mapping our World an important exhibition of rare and unique maps, charts and scientific instruments should attract visitors to our national capital this summer
John Shelton, Clockmaker of London – Making History Tick
On board the Endeavour with Captain James Cook when he measured the Transit of Venus was a Shelton Regulator an accurate long-case clock with a specialized dial
Bureau Mazarin at Martyn Cook Antiques – The Art of Boulle
Attributed to French ébéniste Nicolas Sageot (1666-1731) this Bureau Mazarin at Martyn Cook Antiques Rushcutters Bay, Sydney is an example of fine cabinetmaking
Samuel Macham Early Master of Time – Rare Clock Watch
Dating 1700 a 22ct gold pair-cased double-train hour-striking clock watch by Samuel Macham a master of time, is in the collection of antiques dealer Martyn Cook