BUCKLEY MEMORABILIA AUCTION

"It's unlikely the Nathan Buckley Collection would have been offered for public sale had it not been for the divorce of Nathan and his former wife, Tania."

So said auctioneer, Charles Leski, ahead of a remarkable 200-plus lot collection that is the highlight of a major Sporting Memorabilia auction scheduled for May 1st.

"Nathan Buckley is an Australian sporting legend," Leski says.  "Among his many awards is the coveted Brownlow Medal, regarded as the highest personal achievement in Australian Rules Football.  Nathan was also named as one of the top 50 VFL/AFL players of all time."   

Buckley's collection has "something for everyone," says Leski, with pre-sale estimates ranging from $50 to $5,000.

The lots cover the years he was active as a player, coach and one of Australia's most respected football commentators, from 1990 to the present day.

"This collection, sold under difficult circumstances, gives us a rare glimpse into the life of a sporting hero," says Leski.    

One of the prized items for sale is lot 265 (below), Nathan Buckley's 2002 Grand Final guernsey.  Buckley won the Norm Smith Medal for best on the ground, despite Collingwood losing the match to the Brisbane Lions by 11 points.  

Attractively framed and glazed, pre-sale estimate is $3,000 - $5,000.   

The auction will be held on Wednesday, May 1st from 10.00am.  Details can be found at www.leski.com.au

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About Leski Auctions
 

Leski Auctions was established in 1973. Today, it is regarded as one of Australia's leading auctioneers of Sporting Memorabilia, Australian Art & Antiques, Collectibles and World Philately.  Among the many significant collections that Leski Auctions has been privileged to sell are those of Shirley Strickland, Ron Clarke, Sir Reginald Ansett and former RSL President, Bruce Ruxton.  It has sold more 'baggy green' caps than any other auction house in the world.

Charles Leski is a registered valuer for the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts' Cultural Gifts Program.  He is also the valuer of the displayed items at the National Sports Museum at the MCG, Melbourne.  

The company is located at 727-729 High Street Armadale, Victoria 3143 Australia.  
Tel +61 3 8539 6150/+61 412 053 692 and www.leski.com.au