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Fine Asian, Australian & European Decorative Arts & Furniture, Day 2 — Sotheby's

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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:337
Sale Title:Fine Asian, Australian & European Decorative Arts & Furniture, Day 2Lots with images:275
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:166
Date:15-May-2012
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A Russian bronze bear, attributed to Nikolai Ivanovich Liberikh (1828-1833) modelled as a bear standing on its hind legs, mounted on later alabaster base 54 cm high (62 cm with base)
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Irenee Rochard (French 1906-1984), a bronze bear cub, early 20th century the cub with green-brown patina, seated with turned head, inscribed I. Rochard 48 cm high
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Dan Ostermiller, bronze, 'Share Lunch', American, 20th century the patinated bronze depicting a bear eating a fish, inscribed 'Dan Ostermiller 78,12/20', on a granite base 46 cm long
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A pair of white composite lions, 20th century after the antique, each mounted on rectangular plinth (2) 36 cm high. 46 cm long
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A large collection of leather bound volumes many in French and on various historical subjects
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A bronze bust of Wellington, after Lawrence Gahagan, 1780-1866, mounted on a circular bronze socle, inscribed to the back 'Wellington L. Gahagan, Fecit and pub'd June 12, 1811', 30 cm high
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Paul Edouard Delabriere (1829-1912) bronze leopard, French the finely cast leopard on an elongated plinth, signed to base 16 cm high. 31 cm long
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A bronze bust of Bonaparte by Raoul Bernard, circa 1900 mounted on a marble plinth, signed to the back 24 cm high
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A bronze bull by Antoine Louis Barye, 1796-1875, French the finely caste bull on a stepped rectangular base, signed to base 19 cm high. 29 cm wide
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A French bronze of Napoleon, 19th century modelled after the painting by Jacques-Louis David of Napoleon crossing the Alps, the base incised with the names of famous emperors 22 cm high
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A Victorian dome top tea caddy, a dome top walnut box and a musical cigar holder (3)
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A group of four tea caddies, 1810 - 1880 comprising a George III domed top mahogany tea caddy with mother of pearl escutcheon and three Victorian walnut caddies, all inlaid with geometric banding, interiors with fitted compartments (4) 21 cm, 21. 3 cm, 23 cm,23 cm wide Respectively
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A Victorian burr walnut tea caddy and a Smaller walnut box, circa 1880 one of rectangular form with brass handle and mounts, the fitted interior with glass bowl flanked by walnut covered tea containers; the other rectangular with pointed arch cover, the brass mounts enhanced with cabochon agates, the interior fitted with three circular holders (2) 31 cm wide and 22.
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A coromandel tea caddy and two tortoiseshell boxes, late 19th century the teacaddy with domed cover and brass mounts with blue jasperware portrait medallion, applied copper ropework decoration; a rectangular tortoiseshell box, hinged lid with silver inset shield shape plaque and mounts and a rectangular tortoiseshell box, hinged lid with applied brass strapwork and ivory ball feet (3) 19.
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A Dunhill burlwood humidor of rectangular form, the top inlaid with a satinwood and ebonised line and check border, the interior with fitted dividers and assorted leather cigar holders, cutters and miscellaneous items, a Dunhill Paris plaque inside lid, brass key and mounts 44. 5 cm wide. 34 cm deep. 16 cm high
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A carved Indian Marriage chest carved with ornate scrolling foliate decoration, the top and sides inset with portrait miniatures of a male and female in richly textured robes 78 cm wide. 37 cm deep. 50 cm high
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A taxidermy group mounted in a mahogany display case, late 19th century comprising a fox, a squirrel, a duck and birds amongst foliage case 114 cm wide. 47 cm deep. 68 cm high
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A Louis Vuitton 'Alzer' suitcase and a Boite Pharmacie, 20th century the lock on the suitcase numbered 1046435, the beauty case lock numbered 1045236, the locks stamped 'Louis Vuitton', 'Made in France', the labels stamped 'Louis Vuitton, Paris', 'Made in France' (2) the suitcase 72 cm wide. 48 cm deep. 23 cm high
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Two oval Dioramas, late 19th century one depicting four birds on rocky outcrop with painted landscape behind, the second of two water fowl with lake scene backdrop, both with glass mounts and timber frames 48 x 88 cm
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An oval diorama, late 19th century depicting two birds in undergrowth with painted backdrop of trees and lake, glass mount and carved oak frame 48 cm x 88 cm
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Two Austrian cold painted bronze dogs, late 19th century comprising a boxer and French bull dog (2) the largest 14 cm high
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Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), bronze, water Carrier modelled as a young boy carrying a pitcher, incised 'Auguste Moreau' and French foundry mark, on verde marble base 59 cm high, including Attached base
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An Austrian cold painted bronze Otter pin cushion and a Chimney Sweep, late 19th century (2) the figure 13 cm high
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A collection of three Austrian cold painted bronze birds, late 19th century comprising a small wren on an autumnal leaf, a kestrel and parrot (3) the largest 10. 5 cm high
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A collection of Austrian cold painted bronze animals, late 19th century comprising a cat, two bears, three birds and an otter (7) the largest 8 cm high
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Two Austrian cold painted bronze Crocodiles (2) the largest 34 cm long
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A collection of Austrian cold painted bronze animals, late 19th century comprising a siamese cat, a buffalo, two rabbits, a pheasant, a swan and a cat face dish (7) the dish 11 cm diameter
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A Chukchi carved ivory scene, a carved jaw bone and a Greenlandic bear the Chukchi man, woman and child on sled behind two reindeer near a tree, all on a rectangular base; the jawbone carved as a giant fish enveloping three figures and the bear approaching an ice ledge (3) 25 cm, 20 cm and 14 cm wide Respectively
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Two Alaskan carved ivory walrus tusks, signed R. Alowa, 20th century both with carved figures of a hunter on his sled with his team of dogs; the longer tusk with a polar bear in front and behind the team, the sides with seals carved in relief (2) 46 cm and 31 cm
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An Inuit walrus ivory 'cribbage board' tusk, 20th century the scrimshaw to one side with polar bear, seals, cribbage board and a man in a sled and two reindeer, the reverse incised with a map of cape Nome Precinct 70 cm long
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A Dieppe ivory figure, 19th century with two doors opening to reveal an interior studded with thorns and a standing semi-draped female figure 20 cm high
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A large plaster figure of Diana de Gabies, after the antique, 19th century modelled as the classically draped standing female figure with arms raised to her chest, on a circular bronze plinth 178 cm high. the plinth 51 cm high. 40 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie's south Kensington, May 4, 2005, lot 541 other notes, the marble original of this model was excavated in 1792 on Prince Borghese's property at Gabii near Rome by Gavin Hamilton.
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After Pierre Jules Mene, bronze sculpture the patinated bronze modelled as a setter and a pointer observing a small duck, impressed 'P. J. Mene' 40. 2 cm wide. 20 cm high
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A micro mosaic mounted brass watch case by Cesare Roccheggiani, 19th century the circular lid inset with a scene of the Roman Forum within a malachite and black marble mount, the embroidered signature beneath the hinged cover C. Roccheggiani, Roma 13 cm high
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An enamelled glass vase, Moser, 19th century the blue glass body decorated with a fruiting grape vine and insects, gilt foot and rim 37 cm high
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Six Georgian style glasses with conical form bowls moulded stem and circular foot (6) 21 cm high
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A leather bound album belonging to Jessie Clarke Oam a personal collection of late 19th century / early 20th century postcards and photographs belonging to Jessie Clarke the grand daughter of Alfred Deakin (Australia's second Prime Minister) other notes Jessie Clarke worked as a voluntary social worker, President of the Victorian international Refugee Emergency Council and many causes involved with social issues concerning women and their families .
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A bronze animal group by Ronald W. Lowery, 'Move It or Lose It', American, 20th century modelled as three North American moose approaching birds taking flight, on a wooden plinth 54 cm long
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A bronze animal group by Richard Loffle, 'Out on the Terrace', American, 20th century modelled as two mountain goats on a rocky shelf in brown patinated bronze, inscribed R. Loffle '95 5/15 34 cm
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An American bronze ashtray and letter opener the ashtray in the form of a bison standing by a waterhole; the letter opener with bison head handle (2) 24. 5 cm wide and 39. 2 cm long Respectively
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A North American bronze desk set naturalistically sculpted as a bison with lowered head beside a tree trunk and stream 47 cm wide
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A Khamseh rug, Southern Iran, 2nd half 19th century the pale ivory field with all over pattern of stylised palm leaves in red and deep blue 237 x 154 cm
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A Qum carpet, central Iran, mid 20th century the ivory field with curvilinear patterns with elaborate floral motifs with intricate leaves and vines in blues, reds and beige with trailings flower and vine main border 330 x 232 cm
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A Kirman carpet, Southern Iran, late 19th century the all-over design with polychrome bouquets of flowers within floral latticework to alternating red and blue fields, the deep red main border with floral sprays in oval cartouche between foliate trailing vines 216 x 143 cm
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A Tabriz carpet, first half 20th century, signed floral and scroll frieze with central medallion on a ground decorated with mythical animals, trees and foliage 153 x 230 cm
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A Yomud rug, Western Turkestan, circa 1900 with an unusual all-over pattern of a version of the Kepsi gul in blue, red and ivory to paler red ground, flat weave ends 258 x 140 cm
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A Khorassan carpet, Eastern Iran, circa 1900 with central medallion with curvilinear pattern and floral motifs throughout to deep red background, deep blue foliate main border 366 x 255 cm
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A Heriz carpet, 20th century decorated with deep red and blue border and central over all geometric pattern of similar colouring through out 203 x 140 cm
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A Sivas rug, central Turkey, circa 1930 with a repeating field pattern of boteh and serated leaves to pale ground 169 x 123 cm
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An Afshar rug, Southern Iran, circa 1930 the subdued pale red field covered with small diamond shape medallions within a flowerhead hexagon main border, in reduced red, blues and creams 239 x 161 cm
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A Kuba rug, Northern Caucasus, 2nd half 19th century the deep blue field scattered with diverse geometric and stylised plant forms within a main border of multi-coloured diagonal stripes 146 x 127 cm. Provenance: ex Denis Croneen, Sydney
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An Isfahan carpet, central Iran, late 19th century with assymetrical design comprising a central tree amidst scrolling vines above a turqouise vase with birds and flowers, corner spandrels, and floral main border, pale beige ground with polychrome motifs 220 x 140 cm
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A Kazak rug from the Southern Caucasus, 2nd half 19th century a row of three large diamond shape medallions to blue ground within multiple borders in reds, blues and cream 233 x 133 cm
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A Spanish 'Salon' carpet, mid 20th century overall pattern of floral urns and baskets within an open lattice design of entwined vines within a scrolling foliate border, in olive green to beige ground 280 x 200 cm
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A Provinicial oak dropside table, early 19th century the plank oval shaped top above a baluster and bobbin turned base 152 cm diameter, 72 cm high
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A well patinated oak dresser base, circa 1740 the planked rectangular top above three cross banded drawers supported on baluster and block shaped legs and moulded stretchers 182 cm wide. 53 cm deep. 87 cm high
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An early oak wooden vessel, 17th century the deep oval shaped vessel, very good patination, with applied wrought iron reinforced supports 122 cm long
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A matched set of ten Ladderback chairs and a single carver, 19th century each of typical form with woven seats (11)
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A Louis XIV style walnut armchair, 19th century the upholstered back and seat with acanthus carved scrolling arms and a turned stretcher base
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A giltwood convex mirror, 19th century surmounted with central eagle 42 cm diameter
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A Charles II oak chest of drawers the rectangular top above an arrangement of drawers, with applied geometric decorations and brass escutchieons 90 cm wide. 86 cm deep. 109 cm high
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An onyx and brass lamp of classical form with pewter coloured shade 56 cm high (Excluding shade)
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A John Broadwood pianoforte, 1802 the square form pale mahogany case with ebonywood stringing throughout, inscribed '1802 John Broadwood & Sons, Makers to His Majesty and the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square London.' 164 cm wide. 60 cm deep. 82 cm high. Provenance: This piano was purchased in London thirty years ago from a dealer in musical intruments.
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A small and rare Regency pollard oak and brass inlaid centre table the figured oak top above an apron enclosing a drawer and faux drawer to either side, supported on a lyre shaped frame terminating on a platform with four shaped legs and cup casters 57 cm wide. 41 cm deep. 87 cm high
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A large Charles II style oak refectory table the rectangular top raised on baluster supports and square stretchers 350 cm wide. 70 cm deep. 75 cm high
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A George III oak dresser, probably Lancastrian, late 18th century the top section with three panelled back shelves, the lower section with three frieze drawers, brass handles and ivory escutcheons and an under tier 157 cm wide. 44 cm deep. 198 cm high
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A harlequin set of eight English oak dining chairs, 19th century each with a horizontal splat back and solid seat (8)
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An English elm carver, early 19th century with a serpentine slat back, outswept arms and padded drop-in seat
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A tall painted corner cabinet, early 19th century, English the shaped pediment above two cupboards opening to reveal an arragement of shelves, above a further two cupboards with shelves, painted in pale clotted cream 98 cm wide. 59 cm deep. 273 cm high
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A large wrought iron weather vane, 19th century of impressive proportions the central column with four scrolled bracket supports to a shaped flag section incribed with a large intitial, supported on the original limestone base 370 cm high
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An Italian painted beechwood canape with moulded top rail arm rests and a shaped apron, upholstered in a natural flax linen together with loose cushions on cabriole legs 161 cm wide. 63 cm deep. 86 cm high
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Three tapestry cushions, 18th century each covered in soft Green and pale yellow with a silk fringe (3) 40 x 35 cm
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A painted wooden Indian elephant, 20th century in pale washed pastel colours 75 cm high
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A George III mahogany serpentine sideboard of good patination the shaped top with satinwood stringing, central drawer flanked with two deep cupboards, above tapered legs and spade feet 185 cm wide. 74 cm deep. 94 cm high
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A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze torchere, 19th century each wrought with scrolling leaves, pleated silk shades, converted for eletricity 80 cm high
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A fine giltwood and gesso mirror, 19th century of oval form with pierced scroll work through out surmounted with a classical mask 104 x 120 cm
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A George III mahogany extension D-end dining table the rounded rectangular top with one leaf above a band frieze, raised on ring turned legs 178 cm wide. 118 cm deep. 74 cm high
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A set of six George III mahogany dining chairs reputedly from Harwood house England, each with a tablet back and central cross stretcher motif, upholstered in red leather and supported on elegant sabre legs
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A wooden travelling chest, 19th century th rectangular lidded chest with brass plate inscribed 'Hon Col Lowther' 1790-1867, the second Son of William, Earl of Lonsdale and Lowther Park, Cumbria, England 85 cm wide. 56 cm deep. 63 cm high
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A Linley burr walnut / satinwood, dining table 1986 a commissioned table made by Linley design 60 Pimilico Road London Swi, of rectangular form supported by tapered legs
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A large oak pedestal desk, late 19th century the tooled leather inset top above three frieze drawers with three drawers to each pedestal, bracket feet 170 cm wide. 103 cm deep. 76 cm high
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Two leather covered club chairs together with another leather chair upholstered in tan and brown distressed leather (3)
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A Victorian mahogany drum table, circa 1850 the circular leather inset top with drawers and acanthus banding to the frieze, raised on a turned standard and foliate decorated quadripartite base 107 cm diameter, 75 cm high
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A Jennens & Bettridge papier mache table and matching stand, 19th century with central floral trophy on a deep aubergine ground 88 cm wide. 60 cm deep. 40 cm high
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A Northern European painted trunk, 19th century decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves and wrought iron escutcheons 110 cm wide. 70 cm deep
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A Victorian mahogany sewing and games table the hinged parquetry top inlaid with exotic woods, opening to reveal an arrangement of compartments above a shaped pedestal supported on four carved cabriole legs 54 cm wide 40 cm deep. 75 cm high
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A large brass figure of Ganesha, India, 20th century the seated figure modelled holding his attributes 75 cm high
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An American horn open armchair with footstool, late 19th/ early 20th century the oval, timber framed upholstered back surrounded by cow horns, the upholstered seat with horn armrests on wooden supports with horns on cross stretchers together with a horn footstool (2)
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A pair of North American horn chairs the oval upholstered backs within a halo of cow horns, padded seats and supported on four horn legs with casters (2)
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A wrought iron and marble table the sage green and grey mottled marble top above a scrolling wrought iron base 181 cm wide. 130 cm deep. 77 cm high
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A pair of Louis XV style giltwood fauteuil, 19th century each with a carved frame and shaped back above a padded seat, upholstered in graphite black velvet (2)
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A large pair of bronze fire dogs, 18th century each cast with figures and entwined acanthus decoration 115 cm high
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A pair of Chinese matched calligraphy vases of faceted baluster form, with applied fruit pods and decorated with oriental figures in a landscape and panels of calligraphy (2) 57 cm high
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A French Empire gilt bronze mounted three piece salon suite, 19th century comprising a two seater settee and two armchairs each with a curved back and arms with neo-classical masks and applied anthemion, paw feet (3)
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A pair of French giltwood salon mirrors, 19th century, each rectangular plate within a delicately scrolling acanthus leaf decorated frame (2) 202 x 118 cm
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A Beidermeier flame mahogany console table and mirror, 19th century each with applied gilt bronze mounts and anthemion (2) the console 92 cm wide. 42 cm deep. 68 cm high; the mirror 202 x 97 cm
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A GALLE marquetry top table the lobed top with fine marquetry work throughout on a tripod base, signed to top 62 cm high
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A pair of painted standard lamps each painted in a soft red pigment with contrasting shade (2) 140 cm high (lamp Only)
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An Italian tabernacle, circa 1700 painted and gilded through out with carved pediment above an iron lattice door, flanked with applied carved acanthus leaves on a graduated base 65 cm wide. 25 cm deep. 70 cm high
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A matched pair of Blanc de Chine bowls, 19th century of large proportion and circular form (2) 52 cm diameter
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