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A Collection from Thomas Hamel Interiors and Martyn Cook Antiques — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

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Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:693
Sale Title:A Collection from Thomas Hamel Interiors and Martyn Cook AntiquesLots with images:674
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:545
Date:20-May-2012
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A very fine George III period mahogany chair, English, circa 1790 with the initials G.R in marquetry to the top rail 84 cm high, 55 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A rectangular mahogany cabriole leg coffee table, circa 1900 48 cm high, 137 cm wide, 51 cm deep. Provenance: The John Schaeffer collection at Rona, Christie’s Australia,15, 16th May 2004
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A fine Regency brass-inlaid ebonised mahogany ink-stand by George Bullock, English, circa 1817 5 cm high, 36 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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A fine quality late George III fire-fender, English, circa 1790 with pierced neo-classical decoration 114.5 cm wide
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A George III oak side- table, English, 18th century 72 cm high, 77 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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An American oak cutler desk, circa 1910 259.5 cm high, 138.5 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A cast iron stool by Colebrookdale, English, circa 1859 diamond mark to frame 61 cm high, 59 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A fine quality late George III mahogany night table, English, circa 1800 attributed to Gillows of Lancaster 74.3 cm high, 63.5 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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An unusual Anglo-Indian octagonal centre table, Indian, circa 1900 78 cm high, 82 cm diameter
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A George III cream and grey-painted mule chest 72.5 cm high, 94 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep
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Six Anglo-Indian ebony chairs, Ceylon 19th century a set of five and one similar 86 cm high, 48 cm wide
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A fine set of eight Regency ebonised and parcel gilt salon chairs three stamped with chair-maker's initials, 'A', 'F' and 'H' 83 cm high, 48 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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An Anglo Indian rosewood writing table, India, circa 1880 73.6 cm high, 121.9 cm long, 60.9 cm deep
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A George III mahogany demi-lune card-table, English, circa 1800 74.8 cm high, 45.3 cm deep, 90. cm long
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A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid supper or tea table, English, circa 1815 75 cm high, 93 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A William IV mahogany bergere chair, English, circa 1830 97 cm high, 58 cm wide. Provenance: Lord McAlpine collection
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A rare and large Anglo-Indian revolving storage cabinet on stand, 18/19th century 125 cm high, 70 cm wide
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A fine set of twelve Regency period mahogany, rosewood and brass inlaid dining chairs, English, circa 1810-20 83 cm high, 46 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A good pair of William and Mary walnut side-chairs, English 17th century 134 cm high, 31 cm wide. Provenance: Acquired in London circa 1950 from Rutford Abbey, the residence of commander and Mrs Ginmam which was featured in the antique Collector August 1951. K.Bernard-Smith collection, Shapiro 21 September 2001, Lot 70
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A rare pair of Anglo-Portuguese chairs, 18th century 107 cm high, 51 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A good Louis XV carved fruitwood console table, French, 18th century 79.5 cm high, 116 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A very fine quality Art Deco inspired rosewood and fruitwood inlaid bureau plat after Leleu, French, 20th century 76 cm high, 176 cm long, 88 cm deep
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A Macassar ebony dining table and a set of eight chairs, attributed to Dominique, French, 20th century 73 cm high, 100 cm wide, 200 cm long. Provenance: Copeland and de Soos, Sydney Damien Pignolet - founder of Bistro Moncur, Woollahra Sydney
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An impressive oak bacon dresser of unusual form, Welsh, circa 1780 220 cm high, 146 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A late Empire two door cabinet, French, early 19th century 100 cm high, 130 cm wide, 58.5 cm deep
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A Victorian oak twin pedestal desk, English, circa 1860 75.5 cm high, 143 cm long, 92 cm deep
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A George IV mahogany sideboard. English, circa 1820 with turned legs
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A fine quality William IV mahogany library/nursing chair, English, circa 1835 upholstered in period needlework 91 cm high, 163 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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An Edwardian beech caned back armchair, English, circa 1900
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A rare set of eight red Meranti dining chairs, Philippines, circa 1900 two arm chairs and six side chairs 49 cm wide, 118 cm high carver 120 cm high, 60 cm wide, 52 cm deep. Provenance: The McNairy Family collection, Savannah Georgia
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An unusual William IV Brazilian rosewood chair, English, circa 1835 115 cm high, 65 cm wide, 68.5 cm long
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A George II oak side table, English, 18th century and later 72 cm high, 77 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A Louis XV period fruitwood wall mounted console, French, 18th century with moulded sienna marble top 79 cm high, 67 cm wide, 48 cm deep. Provenance: Robert Domergue, San Francisco, USA
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A very fine quality Regence style ormolu mirror, French, circa 1890 134.5 cm high, 68.5 cm wide. Provenance: Segoura, Paris
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A Regency gilt-wood and verre-eglomise wall mirror, English, circa 1815 94 x 64 cm
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An Anglo-Indian mahogany and rosewood oval table, 19th century 71 cm high, 174 cm long, 113 cm deep
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A French gilt-bronze mounted console table and mirror, circa 1830 250 cm high, 107 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A Victorian rectangular oak two-door cabinet, English, mid 19th century 93 cm high, 129 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A fine George IV mahogany bergere chair with unusual sinuous back, English, circa 1830 88.8 cm high, 63.5 cm wide 91.5 cm deep
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A George III mahogany bow-front chest, English, late 18th century 72 cm high, 72 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A George III mahogany bow fronted chest-of-drawers, English circa 1800 92 cm high, 99 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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An elaborate Venetian glass mirror, Italian, mid 20th century 152.5 cm high, 96.5 cm wide
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A pair of gilt-wood wall brackets, French, 19th century 34 cm high
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A pair of Regency gilt-wood wall brackets, English, circa 1820 29 cm high
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A George IV period Septarian Nodule mounted gilt-wood and ebonised centre table, English, circa 1820 75 cm high, 48 cm diameter
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A pair of brass and steel marine barometers wall mounted on gimbles 'Cbm 1969 standard condition' 91 cm high, 2.5 cm wide
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A plaster bust of young girl after a model by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), French, 19th century plaster 38 cm high
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A pair of fine quality Chinese hardwood standard lamps, Qing Dynasty 178 cm high, including shades
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A gilt and red lacquer figure of Guanyin, Chinese, 18th/19th century 96 cm high
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A Chinese export brass and leather-bound travelling trunk, Chinese, first half of the 19th century 33 cm high, 74.5 cm wide, 39.5 cm deep
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A pair of impressive oak buffet deux corps, in the 18th century style
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A Victorian period ebonised oak library table, English, second half of the 19th century 75 cm high, 127 cm diameter
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A Regency period breakfast table, Irish, early 19th century attributed to Mack, Williams and Gibton 72 cm high, 149 cm wide
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A large rectangular ebony dining table, Ceylon, 19th century
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An Anglo Indian black stained teak 4 post bed, raised on reeded, turned & carved uprights, the head board with sunburst detail below a slat cornice, India, circa 1900 239 cm high, 212 cm long, 192 cm wide
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Marina Strochhi 'Windmill 2004', acrylic on linen 137 x 76 cm. Provenance: Michael Reid, gallery Sydney Exhibited 2004
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A fine pair of limestone pedestals, 20th century 74 cm high, 17 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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A 100% hand combed wool, hand loomed Sumak carpet, Carini Lang, Napal custom coloured-natural wool approximately 360 x 270 cm
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A silk Plush carpet 100% silk, hand loomed Carini Lang, Nepal sustom coloured approximately 360 x 270 cm
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Nancy Nungurrayi Untitled Australia 2000 122 x 61 cm. Provenance: Scott Livesey Art Dealer, Melbourne
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Wintjiya Napaltjarri Untitled Australia 2000 122 x 61 cm. Provenance: Utopia Art, Sydney
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Elizabeth Nyumi Nungurrayi Untitled 80 x 30 cm Australia 2003. Provenance: Scott Livesey Art Dealer, Melbourne
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Nancy Ross Nungurrayi (1935) Tali 92.5 x 32 cm
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Rosemary Laing, Australian (Born 1959) Groundspeed type C photograph, # 6/15 title: Harrogate flower) # 9 2001. 80 x 140 cm. Provenance: Sally Dan-Cuthbert
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George Ward Tjungurrayi Untitled, Australia 2005 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 91 x 91 cm. Provenance: Utopia Art, Sydney
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Gloria Tamerre Petyarre Awelye (Born Circa 1938) Untitled, 1994 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 120 x 90 cm. Provenance: Commissioned by Rodney Gooch, Northern Territory. Utopia Art, Sydney private Collection, Sydney
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Barbara Reid (Born Circa 1964) Women's Ceremony synthetic polymer paint on canvas 62 cm high, 58 cm wide 'Minyma Tingari' demonstrates the relationship between the ceremony's of women and the natural landscape. 'Minyma Tingari' also describes the role of women as healers and providers within the Ngaanyatjarra society. Catalogue Note: the women are represented by small 'U shapes and the wider 'U' shapes are the windbreaks surrounding them. Barbara also depicts the native bush apple, 'Pintalypa' which is…
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Ngoia Pollard Swamp, around Nyruppi (circa late 1940s) synthetic polymer paint on canvas numbered Njn 04/0251 150 x 90 cm. Provenance: Watiyawanu artists of Amunturrngu cat. No: NJM04/0251, accompanying certificate of Authenticity
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A fine Khmer grey sandstone torso of Uma, Angkor complet, 11th century 65 cm high. Provenance: David Jones Gallery, circa 1970 Sotheby's Australia, circa 1980
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A Sumba carved wooden figure 152 cm high. Provenance: Artist Michael Johnson collection, Sydney
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A large carved wood female ancestral figure with an articulated arm - Sulawesi 173 cm high. Provenance: Artist Michael Johnson collection, Sydney
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A large Sumba carved wood totem figure - Sulawesi 182 cm high. Provenance: Artist Michael Johnson collection, Sydney
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A large Sumba carved wood totem figure with shell inlaid eyes - Sulawesi 175 cm high. Provenance: Artist Michael Johnson collection, Sydney
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A tall Sumba female figure, Eastern Borneo 180 cm high. Provenance: Artist Michael Johnson collection, Sydney
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Deaf Tommy Mungatopi bears artist’s name, title, year 1960, size and a label on the reverse which reads in part: natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 89.5 x 42 cm. Provenance: painted on Melville Island in the 1960s. Private collection. Catalogue Note: the label on the reverse reads: 'In the Pulinari - (creation time) nobody died until Wai-ai a Tiwi goddess heard Tapara, the moon man (her husband’s brother) calling her to his embrace. Wyah, the old Sun woman saw them go, after leaving Jinaini, her…
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A fine Renaissance revival butler’s tray, English, circa 1870 62 cm high
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A fine Renaissance revival butler’s tray, English, circa 1870 62 cm high
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A fine Renaissance revival butler’s tray, English, circa 1870 62 cm high
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A Kashmiri teak octagonal table, 19th century 58 cm high, 66 cm wide, diameter of top 78.5 cm
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A fine Victorian mahogany serving table, England circa 1850 stamped: S. Andrews, Norwich L D H 175 cm high, 137 cm wide, 45.5 cm deep
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A set of four Edwardian ebonised luggage racks, English, circa 1900 51 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep
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A pair of ebonised and silvered- metal mounted Louis XV style commodes
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A pair of Chippendale Jnr style Klismos chairs 82 cm high, 56 cm deep, 55 cm wide. Provenance: The original models made for Harewood house, c. 1805, Age of Satinwood, Percy Macquoid Earl of Harewood.
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A Louis XVI style gilt-wood neo-classical mirror, French, 19th century 190 cm high, 125 cm wide
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Four glass top coffee tables 48 cm high, 60 cm wide
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An impressive Italian painted console table, 19th century 99 cm high, 181 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A pair of octagonal lidded drum form faux bois stools 46 cm high, 38 cm diameter
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A rivet work iron pot with flat loop handles spirit level designs, port Kembla 1950’s 60 cm high, 58 cm diameter
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A pair of octagonal lidded drum form faux bois stools 46 cm high, 38 cm diameter 290 a pair of drum stools 46 cm high, 38 cm diameter
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A version of the Thebes stool by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985). Provenance: Modern. Ole Wanscher made scale drawings of the stool from the tomb of Tutankhamun, in the National Museum, Cairo, in 1952, and published them in his major book of the history of furniture, Møbelkunsten, 1955 and the design of the present stool appears to be taken directly from these drawings
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An Indian cagework basket, 20th century 51 cm high, 45 cm diameter
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An unusual colonial occasional table, New Zealand, circa 1900 67 cm high, 60 cm deep, 67 cm high
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An octagonal carved oak occasional table, English, late 19th century 76 cm high, 88 cm diameter
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A bronze twin-handled classical vessel 68 cm high
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A large bronze vessel 84 cm high, 79 cm diameter
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A tall painted armoire, Russian, 19th century 176 cm high, 103 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A circular teak and fossilised coral top table, Indian, 19th century 140 cm diameter, 74.5 cm high
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A white and polychrome coromandel lacquer circular coffee table 36 cm high, 80 cm long
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A white painted and gilt marble-top display cabinet, Italian, 19th century 154 cm high, 80 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A low square coffee table with inlaid top, possibly Indian or Chinese, circa 1890 24 cm high, 63 cm square
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