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Decorative Arts & Fine Furniture; Fine Jewellery — Bonhams

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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:583
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Fine Furniture; Fine JewelleryLots with images:579
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:306
Date:27-May-2012
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A Chinese bronze censer, gui, 20th century, of simple form and design, the body of brown patination, the neck flanked with two handles, cast six character Xuande mark. 12 cm diameter, 7.5 cm high
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A gold wristwatch, by Rolex, 1930s, the gold dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, to the polished case, with associated leather strap, 15-jewel Rolex Prima movement,timed for 6 positions, case and movement signed Rolex, case width 2.5 cm, length 22.0 cm
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A Chinese silver inlaid bronze figure of a kylin, 20th century, the body in recumbent position, the head turned back with snarling expression, Shi Sou mark in silver inlay to base. 17 cm long
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A pair of sapphire cufflinks, by Buccellati, each designed as twin bi-coloured circular links with ornate carved foliate decoration, collet-set with a central sapphire, with bar connecting links, signed M.Buccellati
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A Chinese bronze footed censer, fang pan, the everted rectangular body with a pair of cast kylin-head handles, cast with a deep band of scrolling waves and repeating Taotie, beneath a narrow banded border on four cast stylised kylin legs, incised archaistic characters to base of interior. 30 cm long, 18 cm deep, 8 cm high
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A pair of smoky quartz, rock crystal, sapphire and ruby cufflinks, designed as a faceted smoky quartz panel inset with a collet-set yellow sapphire, to the opposing rock crystal panel inset with a collet-set ruby, with bar connecting links, Italian assay marks for gold
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A large Chinese bronze tripod censer, 19th century, the bulbous body with everted rim cast with paired kylin handles and panels of birds on a floral engraved ground studded with flower heads, cast signature panel Fuji Zhu, 42 cm diameter, 32 cm high
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A pair of 18 carat gold, enamel, mother of pearl and sapphire cufflinks, by Deakin & Francis, the circular mother-of-pearl plaques centring a collet-set yellow sapphire, within a yellow enamel surround, with bar connecting links, maker's mark D&F for Deakin & Francis, Birmingham hallmarks for gold, diameter 13 mm.
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An East-Tibetan Acala, 18th/ 19th century, the 'Immovable' god kneeling on a base, with his right foot raising, his face gilded, his hair with blue pigment, wearing an elaborate tiara embellished with precious stones, his left hand raised and holding a sword, his right hand holding a vajra, beaded necklaces inlaid with hard stones hanging about his torso. 26 cm high
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A pair of diamond-set cufflinks, the domed pave-set diamond cufflinks with raised gold cross detail, with sprung bar links, maker's mark indistinct
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A pair of ruby cufflinks, by van Cleef & Arpels, the twin fluted bar links each set with a central ring of calibre-cut rubies, signed van Cleef et Arpels Paris, numbered 21670.
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A large figure of Krishna, Bengal, 19th century, His hair gathered in a bun and wearing earrings, standing playing the flute, later, his right leg flexed on a square base, evidence of original pigment. 28 cm high
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A diamond signet ring, the heavy gold signet ring of white gold satin finish, inset with seven old brilliant-cut and modern brilliant-cut diamonds representing the Southern cross, ring size W
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A Tibetan Raksasa and a West-Tibetan Sakyamuni, the Sakyamuni sitting on a double lotus base, the Raksasa standing on a base. 9.6 cm high (Sakyamuni), 7 cm high (7 cm high)
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A Chinese bronze figure of a scholar, 17th/18th century, Dressed in hat and flowing robes and holding his attribute, evidence of original gilt to surface and mounted on a wooden base. 15 cm high
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An early 20th century sapphire and diamond bracelet, the front of the bracelet set with an oval-cut sapphire between a pair of circular-cut sapphires, with twin millegrain-set old brilliant-cut diamond collet spacers, on a brick-link bracelet, the reverse engraved with fifteen christian names including, Eugenie, Lajos, Gina, Leona, Ondor, Vera, Gyula, Eugene, Huberta, Erzsebet, Tsurzsanna, Victor, Lorincz, Istvan, and Autue, Austro-hungarian (Prague) import mark for gold, sapphires approximately 7.50…
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A Japanese gilt bronze Buddha, 20th century, the Buddha seated in dhyanasana, his hands in the mudra of supreme wisdom, wearing flowing robes, his face framed by pendulous ear lobes, seated on lotus throne before a carved mandala, the whole mounted on a stepped lotus base. 26 cm high
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A pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, of bombe design, the invisibly-set sapphire panels between a pair of brilliant-cut diamond lines, sapphires approximately 14.00 carats total, diamonds approximately 1.40 carats total, length 2.4 cm
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A Japanese Buddha Sakyamuni, 19th century, carved wood with gilded lacquer, seated in dhyana mudra, his robe about his shoulders, on a stepped lotus throne with a flaming mandala carved with a deep border of scrolling clouds, the whole raised on a waisted hexagonal pedestal base. 34 cm high
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A pair of ruby and sapphire eternity rings, by van Cleef & Arpels, each full-hoop set with calibre-cut rubies and sapphires, ruby ring signed van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y.41043, sapphire ring signed VCA, numbered NY40545 ring sizes K1/2 and L
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A bronze head of Buddha, Laos, 16th/17th century, with flaming ushnisa rising from his tightly curled hair revealing long pendulous ear lobes. 21 cm high
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A multi-gem bracelet and necklace of similar design, the bracelet and necklace comprising graduated oval-cut gemstones including sapphires, peridot, tourmaline and garnets, lengths bracelet 15.5 cm, necklace 43.0 cm
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A bronze Buddha, Laos, 19th century, seated in bumisparsa mudra on a raised lotus pedestal base, incised with Laotian script, possibly the name of the donor. 20 cm high
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A pair of cultured pearl and sapphire earrings of flowerhead design, the bouton-shaped cultured pearl centres measuring approximately 8.9 mm, to the detachable marquise-cut and pear-shaped sapphire surrounds, width 3.0 cm
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A gilt-bronze Tibetan mythical beast carrying a stupa, 18th/ 19th century, the whole cast in two sections, one of the beast carrying the base of the stupa on its back, the other of the top of the stupa, the beast looking back, hind legs kneeling, its head with two horns and a vajras, its hair un-gilded, the base of the stupa consisting of a square section surmounting a double lotus base, the top with a bell shaped base supporting a set of nine graduated Buddhist umbrellas surmounted by a double-lotus…
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A pair of earrings, of bi-coloured gold 'Parentesi' style, length 2.5 cm, 28.7 grams total
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A bronze figure of Vaishravana, 18th/ 19th century, the deity sitting on his mount, a snow lion, on a lotus base, his face and hands gilded, his hair with red pigment, wearing a diadem, his left hand holding a mongoose, dressed in an elaborate suit of armour and flowing celestial scarf. 19.5 cm high
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An 18 carat gold lady's diamond-set bracelet watch, by Chopard, the circular white dial with gold Roman numerals and hands, to the brilliant-cut diamond bezel, the brick-link bracelet with buckle clasp, accented by a single brilliant-cut diamond, quartz movement, dial and clasp signed Chopard Geneve, maker's mark to Crown and clasp, case numbered 465438 904 1, clasp numbered 10/6206, European convention mark and Swiss assay mark for gold, diamonds approximately 1.20 carats total, length 19.0 cm to Be Sold…
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A large gilded bronze figure of Guanyin, 18th/19th century, seated in lalitasana on a Buddhist lion, her hands in karana and varada mudra, with a ruyi in her right hand, her serene face with downcast eyes, framed by pendulous ear lobes, her hair piled into an elaborate coif behind a tiara, wearing a long flowing robe open at the chest to reveal a beaded necklace, the whole on a carved lotus pedestal base, traces of blue and red pigment in the Buddha and the mount's hair, six-character Qian long mark to the…
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A pair gold of earrings, by Tiffany & Co., of interlocking ropetwist design, signed Tiffany & Co. Germany, 18.0 grams, length 3.5 cm
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A Japanese patinated bronze figure of a young girl, Miya Tokusei, Meiji period, her face lit in a happy smile and her hands clasped behind her finely coifed hair, seated on the ground in a relaxed pose and dressed in a kimono delicately cast with floral motifs about her obi. 38 cm high
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A cultured pearl and diamond necklace, Composed of nine round pearls measuring 13.0 mm, interspersed by brilliant-cut diamond rondelles, on a fine link chain with diamond-set clasp, diamonds approximately 4.26 carats total, length 47.2 cm
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A large Japanese bronze footed jardiniere, Meiji period, of exhibition proportions,cast with the heads of wild animals in high relief and raised on six cast animal legs, nine-character mark to the base. 45 cm diam, 24cn high
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A pair of diamond earrings, the brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 2.21 and 2.01 carats. Accompanied by two certificates from the Gemological Institute of America (Gia) stating that the diamonds are K and J colour, SI1 and SI2 clarity. Certificate numbers 211512037 and 1132160082, dated 18th February 2010 and 15th March 2011
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A Japanese bronze lion and tiger, Meiji period, of a lion fighting a tiger, incised maker's mark Gyouko Saku, made by Gyouko. 24 cm wide, 12 cm high, 8.2 cm deep
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A pair of diamond bangles, the hinged bangles composed of forty-seven brilliant-cut diamonds respectively, diamonds approximately 14.10 carats total, inner circumference 15.2 cm
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A large Japanese Arita charger, circa 1900, Its shallow interior painted in bordered panels with phoenix, the space between the panels filled with painted peonies, its rim decorated with bordered panels of dragons, separated by patterns of birds and flowers, the underside painted with floral scrolls of peony, prune, and chrysanthemum, the base with a large blue ring mark. 55 cm diameter. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis
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A ruby and diamond ring, by Harry Winston, the oval-shaped cabochon ruby, weighing 9.94 carats, set between a pair of shield-shaped diamonds, diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat total, maker's mark, Italian assay mark for gold, ring size L1/2
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A Japanese Katani Buddha, late 19th century, the Buddha standing bare-footed, with a kind smile on his face, his large ear lobes touching his shoulders, dressed in long flowing robes decorated with floral scrolls, knotted below his navel to reveal a hairy chest and belly, his left hand holding a large ball, his right hand, a bag thrown over his shoulder. 29 cm high. Provenance: private collection Sydney, Purchased in the UK in November 1955 for £8
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A sapphire and diamond ring, the cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing 12.40 carats, set between a pair of half moon-shaped diamonds, diamonds approximately 1.80 carats total, ring size K1/2. Accompanied by a certificate from the American Gemological Laboratories (Agl) stating that the sapphire is natural, with evidence of heat treatment, excellent colour stability, with a note stating that sapphires are commonly heated to modify their colour and appearance. Certificate number CS45487, dated 21st July 2011
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Two carved Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, one of the twelve zodiacs, and the other of a man grooming a horse, incised Mintani to the base. 4 cm wide (zodiac), 4.3 cm high (horse and groom)
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A diamond single-stone ring, the brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 4.01 carats, within a six-claw setting, ring size J. Accompanied by a certificate from the gem studies laboratory (Gsl), stating that the diamond is L colour, VS2 clarity. Certificate number AA49683/2, dated 30th March 2012
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A Japanese cloisonne box and cover, Meiji period, worked in silver wire with different plants and animals including phoenix, dragon, butterfly, chrysanthemum, and lotus, the body and the cover against backgrounds of dark green and brown, the base lined with a band of cloud motifs, the underside decorated with three chrysanthemum heads amidst leafy scrolls against an orange ground, the interior fitted with embroidery of morning glory also among scrolls against a light brown background. 11.5 cm x 9 cm x 4.5…
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A diamond bracelet, designed as a series of graduated, undulating baguette-cut diamond panels, accented throughout by clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 42.98 carats, length 17.8 cm
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A pair of hexagonal Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period, of slender ovoid form, worked with copper wire against a black ground filled with wired coil pattern, the body richly decorated with large and small medallions of various plants and insects, including sakura, wisteria, orchid, morning glory, peony, chrysanthemum and butterflies, fish scale pattern on a moss ground to the foot rim. 30 cm high
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A diamond three-stone ring, the central brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.23 carats, set between a pair of diamonds of yellow tint weighing a total of 4.01 carats, each within a pave-set diamond surround, with similarly-set shoulders, coloured diamonds untested for natural colour origin, ring size M. Accompanied by a certificate from the Gemological Institute of America (Gia) stating that the diamond weighing 5.23 carats is J colour, SI2 clarity. Certificate number 15304426, dated 1st November 2006
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, of slender form with an angular shoulder, the vase finely worked with silver wire and polychrome enamels against a midnight-blue ground with two sparrows resting amongst wisterias hanging over multi-coloured orchid blossoms. 18 cm high. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis
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A diamond single-stone ring, the oval-cut diamond, weighing 4.98 carats, within a yellow diamond surround, to the bifurcated hoop partially-set with micro pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, coloured diamonds untested for natural colour origin, ring size M
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A pair of Meiji earthenware vases, Kinkozan, early Meiji, the lobed ovoid bodies with twin peach-shaped handles, finely painted with teams of mounted warriors and attendants midst soaring mountain landscape within brocade borders, gilded inscription. 38 cm high
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A diamond-set bangle, the hinged bangle, engraved at intervals and set with ten brilliant-cut diamond collets, diamonds approximately 0.50 carat total, inner circumference 17.0 cm
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A satsuma bowl, Kaizan Sei, Meiji period, the mouth rim slightly shaped at the four corners to resemble a petaled flower, the body profusely decorated both to the interior and the exterior, the interior painted with a square panel of people worshiping in a temple, over a background of flowers and butterflies, the exterior painted with a large group of people, escorting a high-ranking dignitaries in sedan chairs, marked Kaizan Sei, made by Kaizan. 5.5 cm diameter
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A pair of diamond-set earrings, by Tiffany & Co, the polished hoops inset with eight brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 0.40 carat, length 2.0 cm
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A carved and tinted Japanese ivory of two ladies, 20th century, the two summer matsuri dancing ladies both dressed in kimonos with floral design, each holding a fan, incised Edo to the base, with a wooden stand. 13.5 cm high
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A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the textured wide band set with vari-sized brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by a single circular-cut sapphire, one diamond deficient, diamonds approximately 2.40 carats total, ring size Q
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A Japanese lacquer and gilt decorated ladies card case, signed Moho Saku,Meiji period, Recto worked with a scene of possibly Kinkaku-ji (, temple of the golden Pavilion), verso a pair of peacocks against chrysanthemums, the male standing on a piece of rock, the left panel of the interior partitioned into two, one fitted with a mirror, the other with two small partitions with hinged cover, decorated with scenes of Fuji mountain, the right panel of the interior fixed with an elastic band, a small gilt mark…
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A diamond pendant, the brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.00 carat, within a diamond cluster surround, the surmount set with three stepped baguette-cut diamonds, accented by a single brilliant-cut diamond, suspended from a snake-link chain, remaining diamonds approximately 0.50 carat total, length 2.0 cm
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A tall Japanese Imari vase, late 19th/ 20th century, painted in underglaze-blue and coloured enamels with two large panels of court ladies, the rest of the body richly decorated with smaller panels of dragons, phoenix, peonies, and chrysanthemums. 90 cm high
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A gold necklace, by Caplain Saint Andre, Paris, the tapering articulated necklace composed of a series of graduated interlocking links, the clasp accented by a circular cabochon sapphire, signed Caplain Paris, maker's mark, French assay mark for gold, length 46.0 cm, 62.4 grams total
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A Chinese table screen, 19th century, decorated with real feathers of a scene of two pheasants amongst a rocky and floral landscape including large peonies and scrolling daisies, two bats flying about, the whole mostly in dark turquoise with occasional red, the bodies of the two birds in their original colours, the wooden frame carved with floral pattern, with stand. 1 metre high including the stand
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A diamond single-stone ring of bi-coloured design, the old brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.21 carats, within a collet surround, between pave-set diamond shoulders, ring size L. Accompanied by a certificate from the gem studies laboratory (Gsl) stating that the diamond is J colour, P1 clarity, with a note stating that the clarity grading would improve with re-cutting. Certificate number AA48331/1, dated 15th July, 2011
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A fine pair of Japanese six-fold Rimpa style screens, late Meiji period, one painted with a long row of flowering white irises and the other with a long row of purple and mauve irises, with a wooden container. 132.9 cm x 45.5 cm (each panel, without frame). Provenance: Purchased first half 20th century and thence by descent. Private collection, New South Wales
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A pair of diamond earrings, by Percy Marks, the brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 2.12 carats, each within a bi-coloured collet surround, maker's mark
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Four panels of Chinese screens with inlaid hardstones, 19th century, each panel decorated with hardstones of different shades, composing scenes of traditional Chinese themes set in garden pavilions, all titled in carved jade, one of a couple enjoying flowering quince, titled 'The Flowering Quince', one of a scholar accompanied by his servant carrying a zither, titled 'To Visit a Friend with a Zither', one of a lady holding a ruyi in her hand, accompanied by two lady servants, titled 'To the Bathhouse', one…
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An 18 carat gold lady's 'Panthere Vendome' bracelet watch, by Cartier, the circular cream dial with Roman numerals, date aperture, and blued steel hands, the stepped bezel with screw motif with sapphire cabochon Crown, with brick-link bracelet and double-deployant clasp, quartz movement, dial, case and clasp signed Cartier, maker's mark, Swiss assay mark for gold, inner circumference 16.0 cm, original maker's case and manuals
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A pair of painted Japanese panels, 20th century, the two wooden panels both painted with a bird amongst lotus, all against a gilded ground. 91 cm x 50.7 cm (2)
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A green tourmaline and diamond ring, by Rox, the cushion-cut green tourmaline, weighing approximately 3.30 carats, set within a micro pave-set diamond surround, with similarly-set bifurcated hoop, ring size Q1/2
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A Chinese six fold screen, early 20th century, lacquer over wood, recto carved cranes amongst a landscape of pine tree, peonies, and magnolia, titled 'cranes and pine trees' all against a gilded background and within a decorative border, verso carved birds amongst bamboo, morning glory, and china roses, all against a black ground and within a decorative border. 83 cm x 40 cm each panel
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A jade and diamond dress ring, the oval-shaped jade cabochon, weighing approximately 6.00 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds within an undulating border set with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, with reeded hoop, ring size O1/2
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A set of three Burmese silver graduated jarlets and covers together with a pair of Indian silver bracelets, the jarlets with repousse banded decoration to the sides and covers, the bracelets profusely cast and repoussed with animals and figures midst dense foliage. 12 cm diameter, 10 cm high, and 13 cm diameter, 7 cm high respectively. Provenance: private collection New South Wales, collection of Lockwood de Forest and thence by direct descent
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A ruby bracelet, the bracelet composed of a series of ropetwist figure-of-eight links, each set with twin circular-cut rubies, interspersed by ruby spacers, rubies approximately 5.00 carats total, length 16.8 cm
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An Indian silver tea pot, 19th century, the waisted body with domed hinged lid profusely cast and chased with bands of mythical animals midst dense scrolling foliage. 19 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection New South Wales, collection of Lockwood de Forest and thence by direct descent
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A pair of diamond earrings, of floral spray design, the pear-shaped and marquise-cut diamonds weighing a total of 4.60 carats, set against a knife-edge mount, width 3.5 cm
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A Chinese wood and caned reclined armchair, early 20th century, the caned rolling headrest above a long slopping caned back with carved arms on turned supports, with a pull- out caned foot rest, raised on turned legs joined by turned stretchers, the chair (104 cm long, 67 cm wide, 73 cm high), the foot rest (52 cm long). Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from Liberty, London in the 1930's
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A diamond spray brooch, the central old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.25 carats, claw-set within a wirework spray set with old-cut diamonds, interspersed by plumes of graduated single-cut diamonds, remaining diamonds approximately 2.60 carats total, width 6.7 cm. Accompanied by a certificate from the gem studies laboratory (Gsl) stating that the diamond is N colour, VS2 clarity. Certificate number AA49738/2, dated 12th April 2012.
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A Chinese blackwood and mother of pearl inlaid table and four stools, late 19th century, the circular top with a central figural scene within a floral border above a carved pierced frieze of flowers and birds, raised on four shaped legs with masks atop, joined by a x-stretcher and terminating in claw and ball feet, the stools of conforming design and decoration, the table (85 cm diameter, 80 cm high), the stool (38 cm diameter, 36 cm high) (5). Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from, the Curios…
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A diamond single-stone ring, the old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.64 carats, between single-cut diamond shoulders, with engraved hoop, ring size S. Accompanied by a certificate from the gem studies laboratory (Gsl) stating that the diamond is N colour, P1 clarity. Certificate number AA49738/2, dated 12th April 2012
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A Chinese rosewood altar table, late 19th/early 20th century, the straight top curving at the ends well carved and pierced with pairs of Imperial dragons chasing a flaming pearl midst scrolling clouds, the whole raised on tall panelled legs on mallet feet. 192 cm long 51 cm deep 96 cm high
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A diamond single-stone ring, the marquise-cut diamond, weighing 1.71 carats, within a bezel setting. Accompanied by a certificate from the gem studies laboratory (Gsl) stating that the diamond is G colour, VVS1 clarity. Certificate number AA9235, dated 15th December 2011
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Three framed Chinese textile panels of dragons, 19th/ 20th century, each against a cream, red, and turquoise ground respectively, and embroidered with a large dragon in silver thread. 36.8 cm x 29 cm (creamy), 29.4 cm x 24 cm (red), 20.3 cm x 31.5 cm (turquoise). (3)
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A diamond single-stone ring, by van Cleef & Arpels, the step-cut diamond, weighing 7.00 carats, to the triangular-cut diamond shoulders, shoulder diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, signed VCA for van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y.64154, ring size M. Accompanied by a certificate number from the Gemological Institute of America (Gia) stating that the diamond is E colour, SI1 clarity. Certificate number 10526757, dated 4 December 1998.
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Two Chinese textile panels, 19th century, both of identical design, in two folds, used to hang around a ceremonial or Peking opera table, the front fold decorated with a banded floral design, the back fold embroidered a medallion of flower heads and butterflies, the four corners decorated with fruit or plants of fortuitous meanings, all against a red ground, embroidery in varying shades of blue and golden threads. 85.5 cm x 84.5 cm. (2)
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A turquoise and diamond necklace, by Bulgari, 1960s, of fringe design, the front of the necklace composed of twelve pendants, each set with oval turquoise cabochons, accentuated by brilliant-cut diamond partial surrounds, suspended from a similarly-set undulating neckchain, signed Bulgari, inner circumference 35.0 cm. Cf. Triossi, A. 'Between Eternity and History: Bulgari, from 1884 to 2009, 125 Years of Italian Jewels, Skira Editore S.P.A, see catalogue item 164 for a parure of turquoise, diamonds,…
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A gilded bronze ceremonial fan, 19th century, both sides symmetrically carved with floral scrolls branching out from the stem, the handle decorated with leafy scroll. 35.5 cm high
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A carved tortoise shell fan, Thinly and finely carved from a dark brown shell with blotches of much lighter shades, surmounting a bamboo handle, the entire surface pierced and carved with cloud motifs and seven geese among the clouds, a band of hui pattern decorating the border. 30.5 cm long
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An ivory tusk carved in India, circa 1900, carved on both sides with scenes from everyday Indian life, including working the land, herding animals, milking cows, carrying water from a well, transporting produce, music and dancing, elephants and camels, supported on back to back carved elephants at one end and an elephant and a lion fighting at the other. 148 cm long. Provenance: The tusk was purchased in Africa at the turn of the last century by the present owner's father who took it with him to India…
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A south East Asian carved sandstone head of a man, in the form of a flattened mask, possibly Cambodian. 10.5 cm wide, 13 cm high. Private collection, Queensland
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Two Indian carved sandstone fragments, together with a Jain stone figure group of Krishna and Consort in yab yam, 12 cm 20 cm and 30 cm high. Provenance: private collection Queensland. Private Collection Italy
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A rare coral figure, attributed to Torres Strait Islands, possibly Mer,Murray Island, the hands clasped in adoration. Note the similarities to figures; 'Bager' and 'Doiom' collected by Alfred Haddon, 1898. 32 cm high. Private collection New South Wales. Refer Moore, Arts & Crafts of Torres strait, 1989, for similar examples
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A French late 19th century bronze figure of a lion-tamer entitled 'Belluaire', after Adrien-Etienne (1845-1902), the standing, semi-clad figure holding a stick (part missing) with a young lioness a his feet, on a naturalistic base, raised on a spreading rouge marble square plinth base, inscribed 'Belluaire' to the front and signed Eug Marioton, brown patination. 55 cm high
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Paul Ponsard (French, 1882-1915), L'age des cavernes, signed 'Ponsard' on the base and inscribed 'L'Age Des Cavernes' on the front, bronze with dark green patina, 56 cm high. Reference: Christie's New York, 25 October 2006, lot 1717, sold for $8,400, a larger example of the same subject
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Peter Breuer (German 1856-1930), a bronze figure of a reclining figure 'Spring', seated upon a shawl and grass, a posy of flowers fallen from her left hand, signed Peter Breuer, light brown patination, with foundry inscription 'Akt: Gesellsch: Gladenback Berlin' 39 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 33 cm high
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An early 20th century bronze bust of a young fisherman, after Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875), the young man looks to the side and wears a Neapolitan cap, mounted on a pedestal base, with signature Jb Carpeaux, brown patination, 50 cm high
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A pair of late 19th century French bronze figures of mercury and Fortuna, after Jean de Bolohne (Belgian 1580-1664), each with light green patina, mercury raised on a plume of air from Zephyr's mouth, Fortuna on a wheel, each on cylindrical stepped Siena plinth with relief-cast middle section depicting putti emblematic of the arts, incised Jean de Bologne, mercury 83 cm high, Fortuna 82 cm high
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A French late 19th century Louis XV style satinwood, marquetry and gilt bronze mounted side cabinet, the breche violette marble top above a central frieze drawer above a large single cupboard door decorated with a marquetry vase of flowers flanked by conforming curved parquetry cupboard doors above a shaped apron and raised on foliate cast bronze cabriole legs, the hole decorated with applied gilt bronze mounts, 151 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 116 cm high
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A French late 19th century Louis XV style kingwood table jardiniere, the shaped rectangular top with cast bronze foliate edge and pierced gallery with a removable tray top enclosing a later lined interior above a shaped frieze with a central oval porcelain panel inscribed 'E.R 28 Fevrier 1852', raise on slender cabriole legs joined by a platform stretcher, decorated with gilt metal mounts, 63 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A French late 18th century Louis XVI eight day gilt bronze mounted white marble portico clock, the enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals inscribed Cortel a Paris, time and strive movement unmarked, housed within a drum suspended between fluted tapering columns surmounted with pineapple finials, the drum with an urn finial issuing flowers, all on an oval black marble plinth with disk feet, with a sunburst pendulum, 29 cm wide, 9 cm deep, 17 cm high. Provenance: private collection Queensland, Purchased…
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A large French ormolu mounted Sevres style pedestal vase, 19th century, painted with reserve of a rustic family scene within gilded borders and verso with a floral bouquet on rich turquoise ground with applied twin ormolu handles of satyrs and mounted on a gilded squareform base, 77 cm
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A Belle epoche gilt and silvered bronze alabaster vase, circa 1900 of baluster form mounted in gilded bronze with silvered accents with a peacock and peonies on a circular footed base, reminiscent of J. McNeil Whistler's, the peacock room, 58 cm high 35 cm diam
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A mid 19th century French boulle cabinet, the shaped ebonised top with cast gilt bronze foliate edge above a central tortoiseshell and brass inlaid door, flanked by a pair of curved glazed cupboards with three display shelves, raised on a plinth base, decorated overall with gilt bronze mounts and boulle work panels, 175 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 108 cm high
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A highly decorative and functional French brass beam scales, circa 1900 of large proportions with the central stepped column with a hook support holding the balance arms with sea creatures supporting the weighing pans, the shaped base with the original twelve weights enclosed, each with screw top finials revealing the lead weight inside, 90 cm wide, 148 cm high)
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