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Danielle Rusko, Director of The Find Antiques, previously called Noosa on the Sunshine Coast home. During this time, Danielle created timeless and sophisticated spaces using specifically select Antique, Fine Art and Decorative pieces, to deliver successful residential and commercial campaigns where her unique interior styling assisted in the record price paid for a property in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Buderim.

Now, after relocating and re-establishing her business to Melbourne in early 2021, Danielle is excited to align with Melbourne’s premium residential and commercial market to help achieve engagement and connection for each project undertaken.

The Find Antiques offers a dynamic and elevated approach to styling residential and commercial properties and provides an exceptional point of difference for your project or development and for those who have a taste for Bold, Elegant and Refined interiors.

Working within a niche portfolio of high end premium properties, Danielle is committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for her clients and every property entrusted to her care. With the emphasis on quality rather than quantity, The Find Antiques’ will bring to your project a collection of finely balanced Antiques, Fine Art and decorative pieces that exhibits traditional and classic design coupled with the influences of today’s contemporary and modern living.

Integrating these elements of design, creates a fresh approach and worldly sophistication unique to your project, appealing to the most discerning buyer.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Danielle, please contact The Find Antiques,

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

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Danielle’s style is recognised for bringing Antiques into the “Now” by giving them a new lease of life when introduced to modern and contemporary living spaces. With an extensive knowledge of French Antique Furniture, Danielle’s carefully considered pieces, her ability to subtly balance and bring together the juxtaposition of modern interiors with antique influences, creates a dynamic interior and special synergy that reflects her client’s individual requirements.

This is a tailored consultation service for clients who want to learn how to create or integrate their modern + contemporary design space with select Antique and Fine Art aesthetics.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Danielle, please contact The Find Antiques,

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

The Find Antiques specialises in High End French Antiques, Fine Art and Objet d’Art, French inspired traditional interiors, and the fusion of modern contemporary with traditional interiors. 

Drawing inspiration from the past while maintaining consideration of today’s modern and contemporary sensibility and architectural elements, Danielle ensures that the character and heritage of the antiques she displays, add depth and texture to your interior whilst delivering an exceptional point of difference.

From concept to installation, The Find Antiques will manage every aspect of your furniture requirements to help elevate your property to maximise its sale potential.

To learn more or to request our pricing schedule please contact The Find Antiques,

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

Acting as Agent on your behalf to consult, liaise and negotiate the procurement and sale of any items through Specialised Dealers and Auction Houses Australia Wide.

Buying at auction is thrilling, fun and fast paced and is an excellent entry point into the marketplace, but auctions also can be intimidating for the new and aspiring collector including if you are considering selling through auction.

This specialised service has been specifically created from a need for those clients who are;

  • Time Poor
  • Downsizing / Relocating
  • New Collectors
  • Investors
  • Private Buyers / Sellers
  • Inexperienced and unaccustomed to antiques and the secondary market (less intimidating)
  • Wanting to maintain anonymity
  • Looking for a specific piece

Danielle Rusko, Director of The Find Antiques, has over the past 6 years bought and sold Antiques and Fine Art on behalf of her clients through some of Australia’s major Auction Houses including through their international offices. Though not associated with any of the Auction Houses, Danielle, who also holds accreditation with Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Buying and Selling Art at Auction, has experience and detailed knowledge of the process of buying and selling through traditional live Auctions and online sales, including the understanding of commissions, reserves, guarantees, and irrevocable bids. 

Danielle assures her clients the knowledge and confidence necessary to execute the sale or bids on your behalf and secure an antique asset which represents value and return on investment.

Acting as Agent is undertaken on an agreed cost or daily rate basis specifically to avoid the conflict of interest inherent in a commission related fee structure. Instead, this ensures that the focus and emphasis is always on identifying and acquiring the right pieces at the best possible prices.

To learn more about our costs, please refer to our Fee Structure listed below or to make an appointment with Danielle, please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

The foremost reason collectors and investors engage an Agent to bid or sell on their behalf, is to maintain their anonymity.

Danielle provides absolute discretion and privacy coupled with an unbiased view of items of interest that come onto the market. With experience and detailed knowledge, Danielle will astutely guide and advise her clients looking to buy in this fast paced environment, whilst providing;

  • Independent Condition Reports
  • Attending viewing of item (if applicable)
  • Further images or video of item
  • Provenance details (if applicable)
  • Bidding strategies at auction
  • Auction Sales and Market Research

The Find Antiques can assist you in deciding whether your items are suitable for sale at auction, through a specialised dealer or an alternate avenue. Danielle will advise her clients on the most appropriate auction house who are best positioned to achieve results for their items whilst acting as intermediary to assist those who are unable or unfamiliar with the process. Additional services included;

  • Independent Condition Reports
  • Images of items
  • Provenance details (if applicable)
  • Organise Shipping and Storage as necessary
  • Auction Sales and Market Research

The Find Antiques has taken a unique approach and operates on an agreed cost or a fixed daily rate basis. This has proven a success as it has been specifically implemented to avoid the conflict of interest inherent in a commission related fee structure. Instead, this ensures that the focus and emphasis is always on identifying and acquiring the right pieces and selling at the best possible prices.

With Danielle’s attention to detail, clear communication and professional conduct, all clients are offered a comprehensive service, as outlined below, which ensures the Auction House system works best for them.

  • Consultation, care and consideration to client by telephone and email
  • Consultation and Liaise with Professional and Licensed Dealers/Auction Houses from initial client contact to completion of sale or execution of bid
  • Extensive Vetting process of all antique items in line with Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association code of conduct and
  • Research and due diligence to ensure maximum return and positive outcome which is in line with client’s requirements
  • Liaising and arranging of removal/transit/insurance of antique items for auction

Acceptance of our service is required prior to any commencement. For further information or to book now, please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

Being a boutique small business, allows Danielle the opportunity to work closely with her clients and provide a tailored service to suit their needs. Her clients can be assured that whether they are buying an antique as an heirloom, investment, a statement or design piece, or to use in its original functionality, all Antiques and Fine Art go through a stringent vetting process before procuring to ensure the integrity of each piece is upheld. If you would like to source an antique that is not available within The Find’s online collection, Danielle has a wide network within Australia and Internationally to be able to source on your behalf.

Danielle provides a tailored service for each client and offers greater flexibility as she understands every client’s needs, budgets and timeframes are individual, including post sale support and manages details such as any restoration required, freight and delivery or storage as necessary.

Danielle also supports collectors and is happy to work on their behalf to keep an ongoing search for specific items, travel to assess quality and condition, and to negotiate or bid on her client’s behalf.

Acceptance of our service is required prior to any commencement. For further information or to talk about your requirements, please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

For corporate and commercial clients, our sourcing and procurement service can best assist by fulfilling any project briefs where the use of Antiques, Fine Art or Objet d’art would be required for investment or display purposes e.g., a set designer sourcing furniture to suit the period of tv or movie production, or a Law or Solicitors Firm requiring key statement pieces to decorate and enhance their foyer, reception, or boardroom area.

The Find Antiques would be delighted to source for corporate projects such as restaurants, hotels or retail spaces that require Vintage, Antique furniture including mirrors and chandeliers and Fine Art for interior and exterior purposes and will work cohesively with your interior designer or interior architect.

The Find Antiques also offers extensive styling options for commercial property and large-scale residential development and offers an array of options and long term hire solutions exclusive to our commercial clients.

Clients can be assured that all antiques and Fine Art go through a stringent vetting process before procuring to ensure the integrity of each piece is upheld.

If you would like to source an antique that is not available within The Find’s online collection, Danielle has a wide network within Australia and Internationally to be able to source on your behalf.

Danielle provides a tailored service for each client and offers greater flexibility as she understands every client’s needs, budgets and timeframes are individual, including post sale support and manages details such as any restoration required, freight and delivery or storage as necessary.

Acceptance of our service is required prior to any commencement. For further information or to talk about your requirements, please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

Complimentary initial consultation for both private and corporate clients.

Projects are undertaken on an agreed cost or daily rate basis specifically to avoid the conflict of interest inherent in a commission related fee structure. Instead, this ensures that the focus and emphasis is always on identifying and acquiring the right pieces at the best possible prices.

Acceptance of our service is required prior to any commencement. For further information or to talk about your requirements, please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

The Find Antiques hire and leasing service supports clients who are looking for short term interior styling solutions or to create an aesthetic without the obligation of purchasing the piece(s).

Our pieces are used by Fashion/Interior Designers, Photographers, Set Designers and artists to exhibit, showcase and market their latest works, collections and productions.

The Find Antiques also provides bespoke styling for commercial development and residential property and offers long term hire solutions exclusive to our commercial clients. Please refer to PROPERTY STAGING + INTERIOR FIT OUTS for further details.

A hire agreement form is available on request. Acceptance is required prior to any release of items. Please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

Offering specialist expertise and accurate identification for fine and decorative art and antiques, our valuation and appraisal service enables owners to obtain an independent opinion of value with descriptions of single items and collections.

Determining the type of valuation required is necessary to the valuing process. The Find Antiques can assist you with understanding your requirements. Danielle specialises in the three main forms of valuations being;

• Market

Market value describes the value of an item when selling on an open secondary market (Auction)

• Insurance

The full cost, including GST, to either replace an item in the condition as sighted with a similar item or the cost to have that item manufactured or remade in the current retail market.

• Estate

To value an item for the purpose of establishing a fair market price on an open secondary market (Auction)

Valuations are undertaken with discretion and privacy and are determined from the best market research.  All valuations contain sufficient information to enable the client to properly understand the conclusions and to be credible.

If you require a quote for valuations or would like further guidance, please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

Colour and condition are fundamental to the value of a piece of furniture, making proper care essential. Danielle works with a network of experienced, professional and licensed service providers for all Restoration and Conservation works, including but not limited to;

  • Furniture
  • Mirrors
  • Chandeliers + Lighting
  • Clocks
  • Porcelain + Pottery
  • Upholstery Services

Using master craftsman who understand, follow and practice original techniques and who have extensive knowledge of timbers, veneers, gilt and polishes, assures they are able to execute the restoration or conservation in such a way that it preserves as much of the original as possible and retains the integrity and authenticity of every piece.

Due to the unique nature of work involved, all quotes will be provided for on an individual basis. Please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

Working with collectors at all levels, Danielle’s research and cataloguing service assists clients who have a substantial or multiple collection of items that require identifying for selling, estate or insurance purposes. It is also a solution to those customers who wish to become intimately acquainted with all the objects in their collection and to identify the collection’s strengths and weaknesses.

For further information please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

Delivery of Antiques, Fine Art and Objet d’art is available to clients locally, or Australia Wide by arrangement through specialist antique and art carriers ensuring safe delivery, whose rates are the most competitive in the industry.

If you require a quote for shipping, please contact The Find Antiques

info@thefindantiques.com.au or 0459 221 378

Please refer to our Trade page for further details and to join today.