Experience

Department of Communications and the Arts

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Approved Valuer for the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program

  • Feb 2007 - Present



Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Practising Valuer

  • Oct 2020 - Present



Sophie Ullin Art Advisory

• Director

  • Mar 2002 - Present

  Advisor, Curator + Valuer The advisory advocates the development of art collections built upon the foundations of connoisseurship, integrity and nuance. An enduring engagement with the premier international art fairs and biennales stokes an extensive international network and expert knowledge, integral to the astute character of the business. SUAA provides bespoke strategic and curatorial advice in the development and management of singular and meaningful art collections for private individuals and companies with an emphasis on International contemporary art and indigenous art. Equally, the practice focuses on devising and implementing art projects and programmes for the corporate and private sector. SUAA works closely with government agencies and public institutions as a valuer for the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program. The program supports the private donation of artwork to institutions with valuers appointed through a rigorous selection process. Athenaeum Club Art Advisor, Melbourne; 2013 – current Manager and Lead Judge Victorian College of the Arts Masters Prize Curator, 150th Anniversary Acquisitive Invitation Prize for Contemporary Art Co-Founder and Member Art Consulting Association of Australia www.acaa.org.au Identified a need for a national industry body to represent and promote the interests of art consulting as a professional endeavour already well accorded to colleagues in the United States. Links art consultants to their peers and to individuals, business and government agencies seeking their services. Melbourne Indigenous Transition School, Richmond Committee Member for Barring-bul exhibition to support Rona Pamkal Scholarship. A one-year residency at MITS for a student from West Arnhem Land in perpetuity in recognition of the substantial challenges faced by indigenous children when they first move to Melbourne for high school. Art Market Correspondent incl. Australian Art Sales Digest (www.aasd.com.au)



Leonard Joel

• Australia
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Specialist Consultant

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

  Engaged by the Private Collections department for a short-term project to deliver specialist expertise and sophisticated client relations to unique auctions that sit outside of general auction categories. Fine Art expertise was centred on curation of the art collection within the sale of"The Magical Studio of Mirka Mora'. An auction that was equally a cultural happening for Melbourne’s beloved bohemian butterfly and icon. Engaged by the Private Collections department for a short-term project to deliver specialist expertise and sophisticated client relations to unique auctions that sit outside of general auction categories. Fine Art expertise was centred on curation of the art collection within the sale of"The Magical Studio of Mirka Mora'. An auction that was equally a cultural happening for Melbourne’s beloved bohemian butterfly and icon.



National Head of Art

• Leonard Joel

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2019

  A Melbourne institution (estab.1919) is a multi-faceted business; a six department-strong and a three-tiered auction platform, that culminates in a buzzing, fast-paced and intense environment. As National Head of Art, I focused on regenerating the market relevance, raising the connoisseurship and elevating its reputation whilst driving commercial growth supported by my formation of a dedicated and professional team. Auction Highlights incl.: • An Important Collection of Contemporary Art (Melbourne, 2014) • The Estate of Pro Hart (Melbourne, 2014) •. The Estate of Artist Colin Lanceley (Sydney, 2015) • The Thomas Vroom Collection of Aboriginal Art (Melbourne, 2017) • Opera Australia (Sydney, 2017) • The James Fairfax Collection of Decorative Arts (Sydney, 2017) • Magical Studio of Mirka Mora (Melbourne, 2019)

• Specialist Consultant; Aboriginal Art

  • Apr 2011 - Jul 2013

  Delivered specialist expertise and sophisticated client relations to curate unique indigenous auctions that sat outside the company’s general auction categories. Delivered specialist expertise and sophisticated client relations to curate unique indigenous auctions that sat outside the company’s general auction categories.



Lawson-Menzies

• Head of Contemporary, Aboriginal and Tribal Art

  • 2001 - 2002

  This role provided a unique challenge – to take the reins of a newly minted department for the oldest Australian auction house based in Sydney, whilst still based in Melbourne. Implemented a grassroots strategy of engaging industry and private client networks to support the staging of the inaugural auction of Contemporary, Aboriginal and Tribal Art at Lawson- Menzies in an extremely tight 3-month timeframe from a stand-up start. This role provided a unique challenge – to take the reins of a newly minted department for the oldest Australian auction house based in Sydney, whilst still based in Melbourne. Implemented a grassroots strategy of engaging industry and private client networks to support the staging of the inaugural auction of Contemporary, Aboriginal and Tribal Art at Lawson- Menzies in an extremely tight 3-month timeframe from a stand-up start.



Deutscher Menzies Fine Art Auctioneers

• Senior Art Specialist,

  • Feb 1998 - Sep 2001

  Art Specialist, Australian and Aboriginal Art Art Specialist, Australian and Aboriginal Art



Lauraine Diggins Fine Art

• Australia
• Fine Art

• Curator

  • 1995 - 1998

  A prestigious gallery and blue chip secondary private market dealer notable for its strong and trusted relationships with major public institutions. A highlight of this role was working closely with artist Albert Tucker. A prestigious gallery and blue chip secondary private market dealer notable for its strong and trusted relationships with major public institutions. A highlight of this role was working closely with artist Albert Tucker.