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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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| *** | The important stunt cuirass worn by Russell Crowe in the scene depicting the death of the character, 'Maximus', in the film, Gladiator (2000), the moulded polyurethane torso in two sections, mounted with leather and applied to the front with embossed… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved rhinoceros horn archaistic 'six chilong' libation cup Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century, carved with steeply flared sides, the exterior decorated in low relief with a frieze of taotie masks against a finely defined leiwen ground divided by raised… | *** |  |
| *** | The aluminium prop sword and spare blade used by Russell Crowe in the filming of the tiger fight scene in the film, Gladiator (2000), the tapering blade secured within a wooden handle applied with classical style brass eagle mounts and strap work,… | *** |  |
| *** | A fully functioning replica Roman chariot from the film, Gladiator (2000), the bowed body overlaid in tan hide and mounted with Classical style appliques rendered in composite material, beneath leather bound scroll handles, mounted on a steel chassis and… | *** |  |
| *** | A 1917 500cc 'Precision' motorcycle, Mdl-18560, the 500cc v-twin belt drive engine coupled to a countershaft transmission, equipped with a full lighting set, horn, rear carrier, leather fronted tool boxes, footboards and pump, offered together with a… | *** |  |
| *** | An unmounted diamond, a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.90 carats, a Accompanied by Gem Studies Laboratory Short Report No. GSL020309-2 stating that the brilliant-cut diamond is J colour, VS1 clarity | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of black leather wrist cuffs worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Maximus', in the film, Gladiator (2000), each with a simulated aged patina, applied with composite appliques. 19 cm high. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of gold and enamel lorgnettes, Russian, 19th century, of typical form, maker mark Henrik Wigstrom quantity: 2, 14 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | An Unmounted Diamond a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.86 carats. | *** |  |
| *** | A 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 saloon, New South Wales registration DPE53A, with a 5.0ltr V8 engine, automatic transmission, 'Obsidian Black' with black leather interior, odometer reading circa 101,661 kilometres, engine no. 11396030294187, chassis no.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Pair Of Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Earrings each designed as a knife edge bar, collet-set with graduated old-cut diamonds suspending a diamond approximately 4.00 and 4.40 carats respectively within a border of calibre-cut synthetic rubies | *** |  |
| *** | Charles Blackman. born 1928. Seated Figure, Charles Blackman. born 1928. Seated Figure. oil and enamel paint on gauze on board. 76 x 62 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, acquired directly from the artist. Australian and International Paintings,… | *** |  |
| *** | A soapstone seal, Qing dynasty, dated to Qianlong 42nd year, of rectangular form surmounted by a long tailed bird and lion, one side dated to Qianlong 42nd year in September and inscribed Qian Tang (place in Hanzhou) Huang Yi (name of carver) Zhuan (seal… | *** |  |
| *** | A Diamond Ring centring an emerald-cut diamond weighing 2.38 carats set between baguette and trillion-cut shoulders within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds | *** |  |
| *** | A wooden training sword from the film, Gladiator (2000), the tapering blade terminating in a lobed end. This wooden sword is the training sword that 'Maximus' throws to the ground in the movie, Gladiator (2000).' Russell Crowe. 79 cm long. Accompanied by… | *** |  |
| *** | A blue satin robe worn by Russell Crowe as the character 'James J. Braddock' in the film, Cinderella Man (2005), worn in the scene depicting the World Heavyweight Championship bout between 'James J. Braddock' and 'Max Baer' on 13 June 1935, together with… | *** |  |
| *** | A Queen Anne bronze rail gun and yoke on a later stand, English, circa 1710, the barrel with three reinforcement rings and a punched monogram to the breech, supported by an iron trunnion mount and raised on a later plinth and block stand. 54 cm high, 78… | *** |  |
| *** | Solitaire diamond ring and diamond band, claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.14 carats, mounted in platinum, together with a seven-stone brilliant-cut diamond ring, mounted in 14ct white gold, size I. (2) accompanied by a GIA report… | *** |  |
| *** | The Templar tunic and chain mail worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Robin Longstride', in the film, Robin Hood (2010), the sleeveless tunic in grey suede with a central crest, together with imitation chain mail composed of synthetic material.… | *** |  |
| *** | The costume worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Javert', during the performance of the song, Stars, in the film, Les Miserables (2012), including a black wool jacket with tails, woven silver lapels and silver buttons, the high collar embroidered with… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Italian alabaster and marble figural light and pedestal, circa 1920, modelled as a standing semi-draped female holding aloft an orb light, raised on a stepped grey veined carrara marble pedestal the figure 137 cm high, 260 cm high Overall | *** |  |
| *** | A jade and hardstone inlaid lacquered wood panel Qing dynasty, 19th century inlaid in jade and different coloured hardstones with precious objects including a double gourd form vase of flowering chrysanthemum, a figure of a recumbent horse on an openwork… | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian bronze dancing figure of Shiva Nataraj, circa 18th/19th century, raised on an oval lotus base his right leg standing on Apasmaru Purusha, the demon of ignorance: backed by open-mouthed makara, the left foot raised symbolic of liberation, and… | *** |  |
| *** | A brown leather hood worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Robin Longstride', in the film, Robin Hood (2010), one of three hoods used in the film, Robin Hood, this example was used in most close-action shots. 74 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Everlast blue satin trunks worn by Russell Crowe as the character 'James J. Braddock' in the film, Cinderella Man (2005), worn in the scene depicting the World Heavyweight Championship bout between 'James J. Braddock' and 'Max Baer' on 13 June… | *** |  |
| *** | A large George III pine bookcase, circa 1790, the stepped dentil cornice with patera decoration above two astragal glazed doors enclosing shelves, the projecting lower section with two panelled cupboard doors, raised on a plinth base;. Width 130 cm. Depth… | *** |  |
| *** | Two General's Army leg wraps, used by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Maximus', in the film, Gladiator (2000), one made from solid material, the other made from rubberised material, each with a simulated aged patina with composite appliques. These two… | *** |  |
| *** | Ben Wade's' costume, as worn by Russell Crowe in the film, 3:10 To Yuma (2007), including a black velvet jacket, black moleskin trousers with a pattern sewn to the side of one leg, a black vest sewn with a diamond and pinstripe pattern, a grey collarless… | *** |  |
| *** | A French fruit wood baker's table, 19th century, the rectangular top above two shelves with shaped baluster supports on a raised plinth; 279 cm wide, 74 cm deep, 85 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Barouche, English, circa 1860, this stylish Barouche is a fine example of one of the most fashionable town vehicles of the mid 19th century, capable of being driven with a smaller pair of horses but able to accommodate a liveried coachman and groom and… | *** |  |
| *** | Lohner five light landau, j. Asjes & Sons, alkmaar, netherlands, circa 1860, this elegant example of a patent five light crane neck landau features beautifully shaped canoe coachwork seating four, with footman's step and an elaborate box seat with… | *** |  |
| *** | An Art Deco lounge suite, with 'Cloud' back, comprising a three seater sofa and two armchairs in figured walnut and cream leather upholstery and cushions quantity: 3 | *** |  |
| *** | A composite English silver flatware service, majority fiddle and thread pattern, mixed Makers and Dates, comprising twenty four dinner forks, fifty four dessert forks, eighteen dessert spoons, twelve soup spoons, sixteen tablespoons, twenty two teapoons,… | *** |  |
| *** | A brown leather boxer's protector used in the film, Cinderella Man (2005), featured in the scene depicting the Heavy Weight Championship bout, James J. Braddock vs. Max Baer on 13 June 1935, brown suede leather with elastic support. Accompanied by a… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of four celadon jade carvings comprising a figure of a tree shrew; a recumbent figure of a mythical beast; a belthook; and a reticulated cylindrical container (4), 6 cm; 5 cm; 8.3 cm; and 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of jade jewellery, comprising a bar brooch, pendant locket and a pair of pendant drop earrings each set with jade, the brooch highlighted with a cultured pearl, mounted in 14ct gold, brooch length approximately 52 mm, earrings length… | *** |  |
| *** | Two jade Carvings, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, comprising a beige and russet flecked jade pair of ducks and lingzhi fungus; and a white jade carving in the form of a branch of gourds, foliage and a bat (2) 3. 5 cm and 4. 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A jade Archaistic axe head, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, carved in low relief on one side with a writhing dragon, the reverse with an animal mask, scrolls and a coiled dragon, wood suspension stand; together with a jade thumb ring, carved with figures in a… | *** |  |
| *** | A jade inlaid hardwood 'Ruyi' Sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the S-shaped shaft inlaid with three jade plaques, the largest at the ruyi head carved in low relief with a sage seated beneath a pine tree beside rocks in a lakeside scene, the centre and… | *** |  |
| *** | An Ultimate Classic boxing glove, signed by Russell Crowe, Ron Howard and Renee Zellweger during the filming of Cinderella Man (2005), 33 cm high. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Platinum, South Sea pearl, pink sapphire and diamond 'Marquise' necklace, Paspaley, designed as a line of five oval cultured pearls measuring 13.00 mm flanked by pink sapphire briolettes and beads between trace chain link connectors completed by a… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct white gold, sapphire and diamond earrings, each designed as a chain of three flowerhead motifs, centrally set with oval-shaped sapphires surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds the sapphires and diamonds together weighing 4.00 carats and 1.50 carats… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Louis XV style walnut fauteuils, upholstered in a colourful patchwork fabric, with swab cushions on carved cabriole legs quantity: 2 | *** |  |
| *** | R. L. Hobson, The George Eumorfopoulos Collection of Chinese, Corean and Persian pottery and Porcelain, VI Volumes, London, 1925-1928, (6) Ernst Benn, 1925-1928, six volumes, limited edition, number 25 of 725, original black and gold textured cloth with… | *** |  |
| *** | AnnonymousCherry blossoms, Japan, 19th century. Annonymous Cherry blossoms, Japan, 19th century a six-panel screen, painted in ink, colour and gold leaf on paper depicting blossoming cherry trees on grassy promontories each panel 152 cm high, 64 cm and 62… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian model of a ship 'Seeadler' made for Asprey of London 1889, titled 'After the Storm', a skillfully crafted timber three masted sailing vessel, fully rigged and out fitted with an oil painted landscape backdrop and the sea realistically created… | *** |  |
| *** | A George II and Later Walnut Long Stool, the rectangular seated upholstered in sage green velvet support by six elegant baluster shaped legs and pad feet, 124 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 46 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A life-size prop horse used in the film, Gladiator (2000), realistically rendered in rubberised material with textured chestnut faux fur and mane, supported on a custom designed steel stand. 208 cm high, 221 cm long, 52 cm deep. Accompanied by a letter… | *** |  |
| *** | A life-size prop horse used in the film, Gladiator (2000), realistically rendered in rubberised material with textured dark brown faux fur and a black mane, supported on a custom designed steel stand. 212 cm high, 226 cm long, 50 cm deep. Accompanied by a… | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct gold and diamond necklace and earrings, designed as a V-shaped collar composed of an articulated line of partially textured brick links decorated to the front with princess and brilliant-cut diamonds, earrings en suite, the diamonds together weighing… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of Remued Pottery vessels, 1930-1950, comprising four ewers, two vases and a basket, each decorated with applied gumnuts and gumleaves, in deep aubergine and celadon green tones (7) 25 cm high (largest) | *** |  |
| *** | Two white jade carvings, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, comprising one of flattened form of two carp among water weeds; and a ‘Lotus' washer, carved as a curled leaf, with flower stems curling up the sides to the rim, fitted wood stands (4) 7. 2 cm and… | *** |  |
| *** | Zao Wou-Ki born 1921, composition etching, acquatint in colours inscribed '40/99' lower left, signed and dated 'Zao Wou Ki 081' lower right edition 40 of 99 50 x 37.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of five Continental figures, 19th century, comprising three male figures in various costumes and two female figures in formal attire (5) the largest 15 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A group of six snuff bottles, comprising one of green jadeite, another of whitish jade carved with a gourd and chilong, an inscribed amber glass snuff bottle, two painted enamel snuff bottles, and a double gourd shaped famille-rose snuff bottle, 8.6 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A William IV mahogany toilet mirror, the rectangular plate within a cross-banded frame held by S-scrolled end supports above an inverted breakfront base with three drawers, raised on small bun feet; 60 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 76 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Three jade carvings, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising a green jadeite fish with lotus, wood stand; a russet flecked celadon jade group of mushrooms; and a whitish jade mythical beast pendant (4) 5. 5 cm, 4 cm and 5. 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large George III pine cabinet, circa 1790, the domed top and relief carved foliate and floriate surround enclosing four demi-lune shelves, above two cupboard doors, plinth base 108 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 281 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A group of early ceramics Song-Ming dynasty, comprising two 'Jizhou' bowls with steeply rounded sides, one with dark brown glaze splashed in paler tones simulating tortoiseshell, the other decorated in papercut resist with prunus florettes in dark brown… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of large painted hardwood Indian Elephants, each standing figure with curled trunk richly caparisoned in colours of blue, red, gold and black(2)140 cm wide, 70 cm deep, 116 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Miscellaneous collection of English and Continental porcelain, 19th century, comprising a Vienna ovoid slender neck vase decorated with romantic figures in a landscape; a Vincennes tea bowl and saucer decorated with puce coloured floral motifs; a… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century French picture clock, 8-day bell gong strike and separate movement, the oil on canvas depicting a room interior with a distressed mother and child in a giltwood frame bearing Molton & Son label, London | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian painted cabinet on stand, of rectangular form with an arrangement of small drawers painted with floral swags centred by a door decorated with a figure, raised on a conforming stand with fluted supports united by cross stretchers 90 cm wide,… | *** |  |
| *** | Michael Ayrton (1921 - 1975), Future barley, oil and collage on canvas, signed and dated 'Michael Ayrton '65' lower left; titled and dated 'The Future/barley/1965' on reverse, 47.5 x 35.5 cm. Provenance: Jonathan Poole Gallery, Compton Cassey, U. K.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Continental cast iron torchere 18th century, the two circular tiers set with candle sconces and drip pans, supported on a tri-form base; 159 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A George III Mahogany Gentleman's Breakfast Cupboard, the rectangular top above two slim drawers with bone turned knobs and two mesh concave mahogany framed doors, with mesh back and sides, on four square legs and brass castors, 74 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A French fruitwood farmhouse table and ten chairs, the rectangular top above a carved central support and shaped legs together with ten fruitwood dining chairs with rush seats (11) Table 240 cm long, 92 cm wide, 74 cm high Provenance: Property of the Late… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Louis XV style walnut fauteuils, two similar fauteuils and two upright chairs, one pair with caned shaped carved backs and black leather upholstered seats and arms rests and cabriole legs, another similar pair with white leather seats and the… | *** |  |
| *** | A wood bead and enamel court necklace, Chaozhu, the 108 beads probably carved from Chenxiang wood, divided by four openwork enamel foutou (Buddha heads) with turquoise and blue cash diaper encircling a yellow shou medallion, one connected to a similar… | *** |  |
| *** | A Dutch glazed cabinet, 19th century, the shaped pediment, centred by a carved shell, above two glazed doors with an arrangement of shelves, above further arrangement of graduated drawers decorated throughout with harebells, flowerheads and acanthus… | *** |  |
| *** | Three jade Carvings, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, comprising one in the form of a branch of finger citron and pomegranate, with a bat on one side, fitted wood stand; another formed as a bat and lotus spray; and a pale celadon carving of a gourd branch… | *** |  |
| *** | Three gold rings, van Cleef & Arpels, Louis Vuitton and Bulgari, comprising: the first modelled as a signet ring pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, signed van Cleef & Arpels; the second a stylised openwork flowerhead set with a round brilliant… | *** |  |
| *** | Two small rhinoceros horn stem cups, each with steeply rounded slightly waisted sides, supported on a flaring column splayed gently to the circular pad foot with concave base (2) 5.5 cm and 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of contemporary leather chairs and matching foot stools, circa 1960, each upholstered in tan leather with a pale honey coloured wooden frame (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of 18ct gold and gemstone cufflinks, Cartier, each of bar design with interchangeable gemstone batons including lapis lazuli, turquoise, onyx and rock crystal, length approximately 22 mm, signed Cartier, maker's marks, numbered DR6205, accompanied by… | *** |  |
| *** | A resin sculpture by Michael Wilkinson, of the female form; 68 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Ben Wade's' sketch book, as used by Russell Crowe in the film, 3:10 to Yuma (2007), bound in tan leather, containing various sketches in pencil. 18 cm high, 13 cm wide, 3 cm deep. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership.… | *** |  |
| *** | Five ivory netsuke Meiji Period, (5), comprising a group of the animals of the Zodiac, unsigned, a kneeling figure signed, a seated man with oni and dog, signed Chikugyokusai, a figure on horseback with attendants, signed Ryoji, and a farmer, signed… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 'famille-rose' porcelain plaques, 20th century, (2), each of square form, one painted with a family group of parents with children in an interior scene, the other of a dignitary on horseback listening to a boy playing a flute riding on a buffalo… | *** |  |
| *** | An Austrian Order Of The Iron Crown, Late 19th/Early 20th century 80 mm high the 18ct gold Grand Cross with original tasseled sash | *** |  |
| *** | Collection of four European works of art, Italian School, 17th century, 22 x 14 cm, 9 x 9.5 cm, 14 x 14 cm, 7 x 11 cm, 26.5 cm by 34.5 cm and 20 x 16 cm respectively | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four George II cast silver candlesticks, John Cafe, London 1751 each on a hexafoil shell decorated base with a knopped stem and detachable nozzle, crested to the base (4) 2780GMS, 24 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Wedgwood Fairyland lustre 'Imps on a Bridge' plate, circa 1920, the plate decorated with imps and fairies in a magical landscape, together with an Englsh stoneware jug dated 1796 27 cm Diam, 17 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of ephemera relating to the film, La Confidential (1997). (5), including Russell Crowe's seat back, a black and white character shot of Russell Crowe as Detective Wendell 'Bud' White, signed by Russell Crowe, a framed colour character shot of… | *** |  |
| *** | A Herend 'Kagoshima II' lidded vase, circa 1995, (5), the vase of tapering octagonal form surmounted with an octagonal domed lid with gilded finial, hand decorated with alternating panels of Chinese birds in landscapes and floral brocades on a green… | *** |  |
| *** | A South Staffordshire enamel etui, circa 1770 (6). A South Staffordshire enamel etui, circa 1770 of tapering quiver form, having chased gilt metal hinged mounts, a green ground, the reserves depicting idyllic rural scenes, opening to reveal the original… | *** |  |
| *** | Two rosary bracelets, Shou Chuan, comprising one of 18 carved and pierced beads, evenly divided by two larger agate beads, suspending a kingfisher feather and coral inlaid pendant with two tear-shaped drops, the other of wood beads, probably aloeswood,… | *** |  |
| *** | Two 18ct gold 'Atlas' bangles, Tiffany & Co., circa 1995, comprising: a 6.00 mm half round bangle with centre groove, another en suite with applied Roman numerals from 1 to 12, diameter approximately 63 mm, signed Tiffany & Co. (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A brass bound coopered oak nautical rum cask, used for the storage of rum, fortified wine or water, the body of compressed cylindrical form secured with brass strap work, rising to an oak stopper held in place by a hinged, lockable brass plate. 33 cm high… | *** |  |
| *** | Two 18ct gold and diamond bangles, comprising of an 18ct yellow gold circular bangle continuously set with brilliant-cut diamonds stated to weigh 1.30 carats, a similarly set bangle mounted in 18ct white gold, the diamonds stated to weigh 1.29 carats,… | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond and black pearl pendant, the garland style set throughout with mixed cut diamonds suspending a baroque black cultured pearl drop | *** |  |
| *** | A Mahogany regulator case the finely figured mahogany veneered arched top case with glazed trunk door, corner frets, plain plinth height 206 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese red lacquer low table, 19th/20th century the rectangular top painted with a scene of boys playing in a pavilion garden, above a waisted section, the shaped apron and legs decorated with lotus scrolls and precious objects; together with a nest of… | *** |  |
| *** | A Pair Of Giltwood Figural Panels, Late Qing Dynasty each 56 cm by 42 cm each representing an historical drama, with viewers in balconies above, carved in high relief, the lanterns with inscription | *** |  |
| *** | Four Impressive White-Glazed Bowls, 19th/20th century 50 cm diameter each with steeply rounded sides and lipped rim supported on a straight footrim | *** |  |
| *** | Two Albums Of Paintings And A Small Album Of Calligraphy, Late 19th/20th century, one album containing fourteen leaves in ink and colour on silk depicting various subjects including landscapes, figural scenes, birds and flowers, with inscriptions and… | *** |  |