David Roche Gallery
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Roche AM (1930 – 2013) was a devoted collector of antiques and fine art. Based in North Adelaide, South Australia he left his amazing collection in the home in which he lived as a legacy in trust for the Australian people. The collection at Fermoy House is a tribute to his fine eye and his great appreciation for the most beautiful furniture, ceramics, clocks, paintings, barometers, glassware, silv
30/05/2026
David Roche did not acquire a lot of jewellery for his collection; however, he was very interested in stick pins which were used traditionally to secure a gentleman’s tie.
Over the years he acquired many decorative examples illustrating dogs, horses, monkeys, cameos, flowers and much more. A particularly glamorous example in David’s collection is a stick pin from c.1900 with the Royal monogram of King Wilhelm II of Wurttemberg.
Did you know if judging a dog show, David was always very careful not to wear a dog stick pin in case anyone felt he was favouring a particular breed.
Image: Fermoy House, Stick pin collection, Randy Larcombe Photography.
‘Making Old New: DRG 10th Anniversary’ opens tomorrow!
Take a look behind the scenes and just a glimpse into some of the extraordinary work featured in this new exciting exhibition. Bringing together twenty South Australian artists associated with , responding to twenty works from the DRG collection.
Showcasing ceramics, glass, furniture, jewellery and sculpture from emerging, mid-career and senior artists, David Roche Gallery is honoured to have worked closely with such an incredibly talented group of individuals and to have witnessed the dedication, excitement and thoughtfulness with which they engaged with the collection.
‘Making Old New’ celebrates the accomplishments of past makers and is proud to support South Australia’s dynamic contribution as a powerhouse of contemporary craft and design. We can’t wait to welcome you. Free entry. Book your tickets online or walk-ins are also welcome.
18/05/2026
On this day in 1804, the French Sénat conservateur granted Napoleon with the title ‘Emperor of the French.’ This act heralded the end of the French Consulate and the beginning of the French First Empire.
David Roche Gallery is custodian to a distinctive collection of Napoleonic period art and objects. Among these are a personal pistol presented to Napoleon by British sportsman and Francophile Colonel Thomas Thornton; a portrait of Désirée Clary, the one-time fiancée of Napoleon Bonaparte who later became, Queen of Sweden; and a portrait miniature of Napoleon II, son of Napoleon and his second wife Marie-Louise.
A tour of Fermoy House brings you into contact with the artistic and political history of the Napoleonic period. Book your visit today.
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241 Melbourne Street
North Adelaide, SA
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| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
