Wingadal : the John Symond collection HASTINGS, Elizabeth

Sydney : The Beagle Press, 2013. Quarto, cloth in illustrated dustjacket, pp. 300, illustrated. The private collection of Sydney businessman John Symond, including masterpieces of Australian art by Whiteley, Smart, Brack, Boyd, Tucker, etc and a world class collection of art deco furniture and objects. Published for private distribution by Mr. Symond and not intended for sale. Scarce in the market. A fine copy. ' Over the past decade John Symond has put together a remarkable collection, not only of contemporary Australian art, but of European sculpture, magnificent examples of French Art Deco furniture, glass and silver,many of which would grace any museum. Selected with a passionate and discerning eye, they have been acquired to furnish and transform his grand house Wingadal into a sumptuous home. This is a personal and eclectic collection which betrays a singular taste, and a great regard for fine craftsmanship.' - the publisher