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Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:719
Sale Title:February Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:125
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:565
Date:28-Feb-2012
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A set of six oak and beech mid-20th century Georgian style ladderback chairs, rush drop-in seats, turned stretcher base, club foot.
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A large country farmhouse style dining table, the top made of narrow floor boards, raised on tapering square section legs with drawers to either side of the apron. 240 x 118 cm
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A mid-20th century large painted French wardrobe, the carved and pierced scroll and floral pediment above the three pairs of shaped doors on conforming base with short scroll legs, the soft green paint finish with hand painted floral swags within gilt scroll panels, three shaped drawers to the base. 344 x 65 x 195 cm
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A large 19th century Continental walnut double ended settee with ornate pierced scroll back, shaped front legs with apron between and deep buttoned cream silk damask covers.
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A 1920’s French Art Deco buffet sideboard, the shaped front with two bowfront doors of panel design, floral, scroll and lobed panelled designs enhance the front, conforming short upstand back, bulbous turned and lobed short supports to the scrolling feet, pale overall tone. 135 x 55 x 110 cm
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A 19th century German oak sideboard, the upper section with a panelled central door flanked by glazed panelled doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves, raised on turned baluster columns with a small shelf with conforming column frieze above the lower section with two frieze drawers above two doors panelled to conform with the upper section. 140 x 54 x 227 cm
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A 19th century European mahogany framed couch upholstered in cream dralon, the buttoned back with mahogany arched framing, the arms with conforming show wood, raised on carved cabriole legs. Width 200 cm
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A French style sofa, the foliate carved back above curved arms, carved serpentine apron and slender cabriole legs, upholstered in self-patterned silver blue fabric, the back arms, front and legs with silver paint finish. 180 x 6 x 80 cm
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A French oak pine book case and display unit of five sections, the centre section with two astragal glazed doors above two panelled cupboards, flanked by inverse breakfront, open section book cases above four drawers, further flanked by a pair of cupboard units with single doors above lower panelled cupboards. All detailed with architectural cornices, French steel hinges and lock escutcheons. 291.5 x 45 x 212 cm
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A pair of French style bedside cabinets, duck egg blue paint finish, Louis XV style, with marble tops, single drawers above cupboards with caned inset panels, raised on tapering fluted legs. 44 x 40 x 80 cm
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A pair of French style giltwood occasional tables, Louis XVI style with shaped marble inset tops, raised on cabriole legs embellished with floral designs, united by a X-stretcher base. 50 x 42 x 53 cm
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A faux marble, decorative paint finished side table, the top in variegated colours, raised on tapering fluted legs with a cherub mask applied to the frieze and floral rondels at the corners,. 136 x 68 x 86 cm.
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An Anglo-Indian blackwood occasional table, the circular top with flared apron ornately carved with flowers, raised on a shaped and fully carved column, the three scrolling legs adorned with full figure lions and birds. Diameter 67 cm. Height 67 cm.
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A late 19th century Chinese wooden three seater settee, serpentine front, the back heavily carved with a sacred Phoenix bird, smaller birds in flight and flowers and leaves. The arms in the form of dragons with the mystic pearl in mouth, the five legs in the form of dragon’s heads, carved apron around all sides, Greek key decoration to seat, old repairs. Black ebonised finish. 130 x 57 x 123 cm
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A pair of Chinese red stained elm yoke back Mandarin armchairs, the curving back splat with a stylised carved calligraphic panel, the square seat raised on legs united by stretchers and with a foot rest to the front.
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A small old Chinese ju wood cabinet, the two panelled doors with profuse bone inlay of birds, bamboo, flowers and insects, the interior with a single small drawer in base. 80 x 48 x 52 cm
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A large plate glass topped decorator’s coffee table, the base with faux marble paint finish, its design borrowing from a Chinese low table with inward curving legs, pierced frieze and apron detailed with carved scrolls. 123 x 123 x 45 cm
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A large Chinese tall wedding trunk, long narrow rectangular form, partial ebonised finish, the hinged lid enclosing plain stained interior, the front with distressed ochre paint finish panel with angular cloud forms and trellis form panel in old blue, central circular panel, raised on short scroll legs with shaped apron. 156 x 41.5 x 83.5 cm
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A Chinese elm folding campaign/hunting chair, the bow back with a splat carved in low relief with a pair of stylised sinuous dragons, the folding seat with a woven coir seat and similar dragon motifs carved to the front rail, the various joints and unions strengthened with decorative metal strapping.
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A good Chinese Huang Huali wood tray table of oblong shape with a simple cavetto border, the centre inlaid in silver with an extensive landscape with figures and buildings, the corners overlaid with silver mounts heavily chased and engraved with sinuous dragons, two handles issue from either end, each decorated with cloud motifs, one with maker's mark L.H. For Luen Hing. An applied plaque to the tray with presentation inscription 'To Mr J. Stewart By the Hong Kong Football Association, An Appreciation,…
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A pair of massive floor standing Chinese porcelain vases, with ovoid bodies, cylindrical necks and short open swollen rims, hand painted decoration of exotic birds within a rocky floral and blossom landscape setting in tones of green, rose pink, red, yellow, etc., the rims with repeating panels in black on brown, calligraphy to the necks, gilt enrichments. Heights 156.5 cm
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An early 20th century Japanese Tansu wedding chest of three sections, the top with two panelled sliding doors above three short drawers, three full width central section drawers, two further full width drawers to the base, dark patinated brass swing handles and fittings, larger ebonised handles to the sides. 112 x 40.5 x 149.5 cm
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A c.1905 Japanese Sendai kimono chest, with chestnut front of top full width drawer (for swords) above two three-quarter width drawers flanked by short drawer and small cupboard, all above full width drawer to the base. Red lacquered metal fittings including large disc form lock plates, cedar frame, dated. 106 x 42 x 91 cm.
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A c.1880's Japanese Choba Dansu (shop) chest of medium to small size with two vertical slatted doors enclosing a small drawer with a further secret compartment enclosed, all above two short drawers and a full width drawer below, original shaped steel lock plates and handles with flowerhead fittings, slats to the side, good original red/dark brown colour. 87.5 x 44.5 x 90 cm.
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A good late 19th century Japanese Sendai chest, with chestnut fascia, configured with two full width drawers above two smaller to the left of a small cabinet and single drawer, all fitted with lacquered steel lock furniture, handles and decorative cappings. 120 x 45 x 91.5 cm.
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A good Japanese paulownia wood, three section wedding chest, the upper section with sliding doors above three drawers, the middle section with two drawers, the lower section with three drawers to the left of a bank of four small drawers, all with oval metal pull handles and with blackened metal corner bindings and handles to the side. 115 x 40 x 158 cm
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A Japanese 20th century blonded paulownia wood cabinet, of three sections, the upper section with sliding doors above three drawers, the middle section with two doors enclosing slide-out shelves, the lower section with three full width drawers. 117.5 x 41 x 156.5 cm
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A classical carved wire marble bust of Zeus, raised on socle base, the bearded god stares intently. Height 66 cm
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A mahogany framed small over-mantel mirror, the shaped framed glass flanked by scroll supports, the arched pediment surmounted by a carving flanked by turned finials.
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A pair of Chinese porcelain vase based table lamps, baluster shape, decorated with flowers and insects, the telescopic electrical fittings on each with two bulb holders. Raised on wooden bases. Height excluding fitting 38.5 cm
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A pair of mid 20th century fancy flower basket and gilt metal electric wall sconces, each with a bow above a deep relief floral basket in cream with blue highlights, mounted with single scroll arm to the candle sconce, electrified. 48 x 39 cm
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An American table lamp, in the manner of Handel, with alabaster glass pyramidal brass framed shade overlaid with a pattern of lotus flowers and leaves, raised on a tapering square section column base supported on square spreading feet. Height 58.5 cm
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A walnut cased long cased clock, the arched hood enclosing a brass dial, the tapering trunk with a hinged door with a circular glass window, raised on a tall plinth base. Requires some attention. Height 216 cm
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A Regency style Scottish long case clock, the printed dial with a classical Scottish figurine and landscape to the arch and surrounding dial, Roman numerals, cross banded decoration to flame mahogany case, eight day movement that has been recently restored. Height 209 cm
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Philip K. Boddington, ‘My Shadow - Hell’s Gate, Noosa National Park’, pastel on paper, signed and dated ‘04. 71.5 x 52 cm
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A map of ‘The Wanganui River’, compiled by John T. Stewart, 1903, printed by Willis, Wanganui. 79 x 54 cm. Framed and glazed.
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Colonial Native New Zealand, artist unknown, ‘Ohau Point’ lighthouse, oil on white glass panel, entitled in pencil on reverse. 22.5 x 31 cm, original gilded oak frame under glass.
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Henry Winkelmann vintage large format photograph of a yacht off Browns Island, black and white, signed and dated 1905. 40 x 71 cm. Some marking, original vintage oak frame.
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Two vintage panoramic photos of Wellington Harbour, one by S.C. Smith showing extensive view including the American fleet World War II period, printed on three sheets with photographer’s name inscribed to plate and embossed to right hand print, 29 x 1170 and other by Alfred Cutler showing extensive view as single image, artist’s studio mark, signature and date 9.4.06 printed to plate. 30 x 116 cm, some damage to both, both unframed.
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Whites Aviation Ltd, ‘Britannia’, The Royal Yacht Passing North Head, hand coloured vintage photograph, named and entitled, labelled on reverse. 49.5 x 73.5 cm, original frame under glass.
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Michael Smither ‘Motumahanga’ with orange border, oil on board, initialled and dated ‘85, entitled and detailed on reverse. 42.6 x 57.5 cm, plain dark wood frame.
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Karl Maughan, park scene landscape through a window, acrylic on board, signed, dated 1984 April on reverse.86.5 x 86.5 cm.
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Tony de Lautour, ‘Text Message 2’, woodblock print, signed, dated 2008, entitled and numbered 9/20, 30 x 42 cm. Unframed.
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Aston Greathead, 'Mt Fyffe From Near the Golf Course, Kaikoura', oil on board, signed and dated '65, labelled and Entitled on Reverse.39.5 x 54.5 cm, Original Frame.
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Alan Taylor, ‘Harbour with Sailboat & Rangitoto’, acrylic on board, signed, entitled and dated ‘006 on reverse. 18.5 x 12 cm, in Arts & Crafts New Zealand kauri chip-art carved frame.
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Alan Taylor, ‘Paikea’, acrylic on board, signed, entitled, inscribed and dated July ‘006 on reverse. 27 x 34 cm, framed. Inscribed on reverse ‘Paikea arrived N.Z. on back of a Whale from Polynesia ancestor (Tupuna) of Ngati’ Porou tribe’. Cf: ‘Whale Rider’, the book and film by Witi Ihimaera.
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Paul Wren, pair of oils on board, ‘Lake Te Anau’ and ‘Rangitikei River’, both signed and entitled. 23 x 605 and 59 x 23 cm, both in original timber frames.
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