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September Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:771
Sale Title:September Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:160
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:528
Date:11-Sep-2012
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An early 20th century galvanised tin baby’s bath with tall hooped back, curved front with armrests, original distressed paint finish
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An old European child’s snow sled, branded on one of the rails ‘Davos’
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A mahogany torchiere raised on tripod base, paw feet, leaf decoration, base of column of baluster form with large leaf decoration, remainder of column in gothic form, round turned top. Height 145 cm
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An old rough sawn timber champagne riddling rack, of easel form to accommodate 60 bottles. 69 cm x 152 cm
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An early 20th century oak monk’s stool of unusually small single seat size, the back on a slotted hinge folding over to form a table top, the seat with a hinged lid to access the box base
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An old European pine end-grain butcher’s chopping block, the double sided rectangular top raised on a Baltic pine stretcher base. 121.5 cm x 61.5 cm x 78.5 cm
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An old fruitwood apple pickers’ ladder with refurbished fittings to the six steps and single easel pole. Height 180 cm
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A good 1940s Chinese carved camphorwood trunk, fully decorated with dragons battling over a mystic pearl amongst clouds, blossom and ebonised borders, decorative brass fitting. 102 cm x 53 cm x 59 cm
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A late Victorian/Edwardian mahogany corner shelf, the scrolling form back with carved flowers. 35 cm x 62 cm
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A vintage heavily carved Chinese camphorwood chest, the triple vaulted hinged lid heavily carved with figures and distant landscapes framed by various foliate borders, the sides and fascia all carved in similar fashion. 105 cm x 52 cm x 59 cm
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An old French pine baker’s rack of five shelves. 121 cm x 40 cm x 130 cm
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An old elm end grain, coopered cylindrical chopping block, raised on three legs with draw-knife faceting. Diameter 310. Height 85 cm
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A George II oak panelled coffer, the hinged lid with three recessed panels with thumb moulded border detail, pegged, the conforming front with ‘IR’ carved to each top corner, panelled sides, raised on rectangular supports, the lid requiring realigning. 137 cm x 57 cm x 66.5 cm
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A wine press, made in New Zealand of totara by the Czech immigrant J. Kovács, one of the uprights engraved with his name and dated 21-5-83. Along with an associated stainless steel tank raised on three legs for wine production
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A colonial rimu grandmother chair, the reeded frame with spindle top rail and upholstered back panel, the seat in matching upholstery of pale lemon with a soft coral pink stripe highlighted with florals, turned front legs
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A New Zealand colonial rimu sideboard made in Northland by Dalmation immigrant Leopold Zanders, the upstand back with three defined points and a shaped shelf above a small conforming shape and panelled cupboard with applied heart, triangle and diamond mouldings, the tall base with two heavily panelled doors flanking the central panel with three-dimensional applied heart, all above two doors each with two pointed top panels, other applied mouldings, wide flared thumb moulded base. 137 cm x 54 cm x 1780.…
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A pair of 19th century New Zealand colonial kauri framed grandfather and grandmother armchairs, the grandfather with open restrained scrolling arms and back, both with turned front legs and upholstered in green floral cut velvet, buttoned backs
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A rare New Zealand rustic folk art table, the octagonal top raised on a base made of natural branches, manufacturer’s mark ‘J.A. Dupree, Maker Auckland’, branded under the top. Diameter 80 cm, height 73 cm
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An early 19th century spindle framed Lancashire type oak armchair, the back with decorative top rail of Moroccan influence above five long spindles, further spindle supports to the open arms, turned front supports and plain double stretchers, the rush seat with some loss
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An Edwardian beech framed folding chair, the tall back with four finials, tapestry upholstered back panel, seat and arms, studded fittings
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A colonial kauri dining chair, open balloon type back, upholstered seat, turned front legs
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A pair of Victorian mahogany hall chairs with decoratively pierced and carved backs, serpentine shaped feet, turned front legs. 34 cm x 36 cm x 87.5 cm
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A Regency mahogany scroll armed carver chair with turned and fluted back stretcher and foliate carved top rail, the inset upholstered seat raised on ring turned tapering legs
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A mid-Victorian gentleman’s lounge chair, oak framed with upholstered buttoned back, the front of the arms with scroll detail, raised on turned legs and casters
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An old high back, wingback armchair, raised on squared cabriole legs, requiring re-upholstery
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A George III mahogany country rocking chair, four reeded slats to the bar back, open shaped arms, panelled seat, raised on rocking supports
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A Victorian period walnut double ended settee with oval back, well carved and pierced decoration in the French manner, short turned and fluted front legs, white china casters and deep buttoned ivory brocade covers. Length 170. The covers with some distress
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An early 19th century Irish elm and pine sideboard, the short architectural gallery back above the three plank top and three frieze drawers including a narrow central drawer, with arched apron, turned legs. 180.5 cm x 62.5 cm x 115.5 cm
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A Victorian period walnut D-end extension dining table with single leaf, on cabriole legs with scroll feet, brass casters and thumb nail moulded edge. Width 10 cm, length extended 2000. Together with six Victorian walnut balloon back chairs, with turned front legs and drop-in rose pink velvet seats
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A George III oak circular tilt-top tea table, turned columns on tripod base. Diameter 76 cm, height 70 cm
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A 19th century and later stained pine kitchen dresser, the two shelf tongue and groove back with plate holding bars and cup hooks, stepped front, the base with two short drawers above two panelled cupboards, dark toned wax finish. 121 cm x 45 cm x 183 cm
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An 18th century English oak two stage housekeeper’s cupboard, the top section with two arched panelled doors and two internal shelves, the base with five running drawers and four dummy drawers, panelled sides with reeded quarter column mouldings, stepped pediment, brass bale handles and bracket feet. 130 cm x 52 cm x 182 cm
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A late Victorian period mahogany nine drawer pedestal desk of small proportions, plain oblong shape with short upstand, original turned wood handles and plinth bases. 122 cm x 51 cm x 77 cm
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A vintage oak nine drawer partner’s desk of Jacobean style with thumb nail moulded top edge, wood handles, drawers on one side and panelled cupboard doors on the other supported on small bun feet. 137 cm x 78 cm x 76 cm
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An impressive late Victorian mahogany large dressing table, the twin tall bow fronted pedestals each with three graduated drawers above a panelled cupboard facing inwards separated by an open platform top with pierced supports, a jewellery compartment sits above with twin ogee flat top, a full width large swing mirror above on tapered supports, bevelled edged. 156.5 cm x 7 cm x 170 cm
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A 19th century country elm and walnut sideboard base, the thick single plank top with solid pegged border, two frieze drawers to the front, panelled to the rear, the open base raised on square tapered legs, moulded detail to some borders, brass swing handles, good colour and patina. 182 cm x 62 cm x 79 cm
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A George III oak chest of drawers, two half drawers over three graduating size full width drawers, all with cock beaded decoration to the front, swan neck brass handles with decorative cut back plate, inlaid stringing to top and drawer fronts, bracket feet, requires some attention. 109 cm x 52 cm x 107 cm
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A Victorian mahogany three tier dumb waiter of oblong section, each tier raised on tapering baluster columns surmounted by fluted mushroom finials raised on ring turned legs. 122 cm x 47.5 cm x 111 cm
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A Victorian mahogany writing desk, the flat top with tooled leather inlaid surface with serpentine inverse breakfront fascia set with three drawers in the frieze, raised on two pedestals each with three graduated drawers, the drawers with fluted bun handles, each pedestal raised on a plinth base. 121 cm x 56 cm x 76 cm
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A Victorian mahogany flat front chest of drawers, in a configuration of two above three of graduated depth, each with bun handles, the top with rounded front corners and cavetto-thumb edge detailing, raised on a plinth base. 104 cm x 48 cm x 100 cm
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A Victorian flat front chest of four drawers, configured as two of half width above two of full width, each with cock beaded edges and brass plate back handles, raised on turned bun feet. 92 cm x 49 cm x 91 cm
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A Victorian mahogany five drawer flat front chest with two short over three graduated drawers, turned bun handles, plinth base, the top with thumbnail moulded edge requiring re-attachment. 115 cm x 52 cm x 11 cm
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A 19th century country pine food cupboard/safe, the two hinged doors each with two panels, the top with decorative pierced ventilation, panelled sides, moulded detail beneath the rectangular top, raised on two bar form supports, waxed finish. 71.5 cm x 46.5 cm x 103 cm
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A good late Victorian mahogany dumb-waiter, the upstand back with a pierced scroll and central circular panel above the thumb moulded top and base with two panelled cupboard doors, pierced and shaped scroll side supports
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An oak circular tilt-top wine table raised on tapering ring turned columns from a tripod base. Diameter 80 cm, height 68.5 cm
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A George III oak tilt-top tea table, the circular top on turned column and tripod base, brass snap fittings. Diameter 79.5 cm, height 70 cm
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A good early Victorian period mahogany tilt-top wine table of plain oblong shape with rounded corners, turned baluster support and everted tripod base. 62 cm x 41 cm x 74 cm high
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An Edwardian period Sheraton Revival oval side table with cabriole legs and platform base, decorated with marquetry and boxwood stringing. 74 cm x 44 cm x 71 cm high
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A Victorian mahogany framed grandfather armchair, restrained scroll arm supports and legs, raised on brass and white porcelain casters, striped red velvet-like upholstery
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A William IV period mahogany fold-over tea table, oblong shape with rounded corners, the top with reeded edge, raised on tapering square section legs. Closed 91 cm x 44.5 cm x 75 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut demi-lune fold-over top games table, the heavily figured top with thumb edge opening to reveal a baize surface, raised on a turned and carved pedestal base on four carved scrolling legs terminating in white porcelain casters. Closed 90 cm x 45 cm x 72 cm
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A Victorian mahogany wine table, the circular tilt top inlaid with a star motif, raised on a baluster turned column from a tri-form base with squat bun feet. Diameter 57 cm, height 73 cm
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A French oak dumb waiter of three tiers of rectangular shape, the upper shelf with two frieze drawers beneath a swollen cornice, each drawer with cruciform fielded inlaid detail and ring turned handles, the shelf supports with blind fretwork and split baluster mouldings above channel flutings. 117 cm x 58 cm x 99 cm
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A 19th century French lady’s desk, the brown painted exterior decorated with hand painted florals, swags, cherubs, classical maidens, a pull-out writing flap lined with green baize, above a full width drawer, the two cupboard doors to the top opening to reveal six small drawers, a central cupboard and pigeon holes, all painted with florals and swags, raised on square tapering legs. Provenance: Ex. Florence Court sale. 9 cm x 47 cm x 118 cm
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A pair of French chauffeuse chairs, the giltwood bases with leaf, flower and scroll decoration and cabriole front legs, the tall camel backs and sprung seats upholstered with green fleur-de-lis brocade covers
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An old French paint finish bookcase cabinet with two glazed doors, two internal shelves, brushing slide and two panelled cupboard doors, full turned and fluted column mouldings either side and an architectural pediment with pineapple finials - rich cream colour with red and rose pink detail. With keys. 76 cm x 50 cm x 180 cm
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A small old French walnut bedside cabinet with orange marble top, two small drawers, two open shelves, marble lined cupboard and four slender turned legs. Marble top repaired. 60 cm x 34 cm x 75 cm
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A 19th century French provincial Bonnetiere, the single panelled door with iron ‘piano’ hinge and pierced brass keyhole escutcheon, panelled sides, stepped pediment with folk art floral inlay beneath, the short legs with shaped aprons between, pegged joints. 104 cm x 63 cm x 200 cm
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A three piece suite of French Louis XV style with dark cream and gold paint finish, pair of armchairs and matching settee, restrained leaf and scroll carved decoration, shaped backs, cabriole legs and pale deep apricot brocade covers (covers worn)
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A caned back French style fauteuil open armchair, upholstered to the seat and arms with a herringbone ivory coloured material, raised on fluted tapering legs
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A pair of vintage fancy gilded French style chairs, the decorative backs with blossom trellis above the demi-lune upholstered panel, the seat in matching gold and dark silver striped upholstery, serpentine legs. The gilded frames with minor rubbing
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A pair of vintage French style bedside cabinets, fancy shaped panels and sides, single drawer above single cupboard, raised on scrolling legs
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A pair of mid-20th century painted French style bedside cabinets, carved and gilded highlights, open sections above pair of panelled doors
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A pair of vintage carved giltwood French fauteuil armchairs, acanthus leaf detail to the oval back frames, open arms and supports, turned and reeded legs, vintage striped upholstery requiring attention
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A pair of American steel framed ‘Cerrule’ stools in the manner of John Salertini
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A set of six American wrought iron framed patio chairs with upholstered seats, in the manner of John Salertini
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A very decorative old Venetian two stage cabinet of ornate rococo style, the top section with single glazed cupboard with velvet lined interior, the base with single panelled door and lined interior, ornate leaf and scroll decoration with four open shelves to the base and one on the top section - green paint finish with gilded borders. 100 cm x 48 cm x 2300. With keys
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A good Japanese early Meiji lady’s jewellery box/vanity mirror of solid keyaki wood, the bevelled mirror on shaped supports with cut-out frieze, all on a box base of two drawers flanked by a panelled door, copper swing handles, raised on shaped bracket feet, good dark colour and patina. 46.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 80 cm
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A Japanese red lacquer tansu, with sliding doored cabinet above a configuration of two drawers to the left and doored cabinet to the right, all with blackened steel capping, binding, hinges and lock escutcheons, raised on wooden wheels. 114 cm x 50 cm x 86 cm
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A Chinese red lacquered two door table top cabinet, the black door panels carved and gilded with birds in branches, panelled top and sides. 65 cm x 43 cm x 50 cm
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A pair of small decorative Chinese red and black lacquer bedside cabinets each with two drawers and a pair of cupboard doors, traditional flower and landscape decoration, original metal handles and locks, standing on short feet. 40 cm x 32 cm x 60 cm
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A good Chinese black lacquer cabinet, the two panelled doors with raised and gilded decoration of warriors in a mountainous landscape, the interior with two shelves, plinth base with short feet. 112 cm x 36 cm x 106 cm
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A Chinese black lacquer cabinet of plain oblong shape with two small drawers across the top, large open shelf and a pair of cupboard doors below, panelled sides, stile feet, brass handles and lock. 95 cm x 56 cm x 95 cm
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A pair of Chinese yellow rosewood folding campaign chairs, the bow back with splat carved in low relief with a kylin, the folding seat with a woven coir seat and with similar motifs carved to the front rail, the various joints and unions strengthened with decorative metal strapping, the same metal strapping to foot rest. 80 cm x 77 cm x 108 cm
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An old Chinese door lintel, profusely carved with flowers, birds, vases and Yin and Yang symbols, red lacquer with gilding over top. 195 cm x 20.5 cm
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A Chinese black lacquer standing cupboard, the two doors with a large circular brass lock plate and fitting above two brass drop handles with large shaped plates, all above two frieze drawers, the black lacquer finish thinning at the edges, panelled sides. 109 cm x 69 cm x 178.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese ‘Four Pane’ lanterns, the glazed cases with teak frames raised on short feet with shaped aprons. 20.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 52 cm
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A George III oak long case clock, the engraved brass dial with maker’s name ‘Webster Warrington’ and with Roman numerals to the chapter ring, the hood with double swan neck pediment, plain columns and mahogany highlighted inserts, the door with peaked top above a base with some moulded detail and shaped bracket, the eight day movement striking on a bell
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A large china figural table lamp, the stand in the form of an exuberantly dressed cavalier holding a glass and smoking a pipe, with a modern cream linen shade. Height to top of shade 93 cm
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A vintage French wall candelabra modelled as a sheath of wheat ears mounted with four candelabra branches. Height 61 cm
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An impressive vintage French style large chandelier, the five scrolling gilt metal arms supporting a combination of ten light sconces, a further five enclosed to the base, the top with a clear glass baluster column, all-over festooned with faceted glass swags and large faceted shaped oval cut drops with flat backs. Height 1200 approx. Diameter 62 cm
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A smaller gilt metal and cut glass chandelier similar to above with six scrolling supports with five lights to the sconces, three enclosed to the base, festooned with oval facet cut glass drops with flat backs. Height 60 cm, diameter 40 cm
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A large antique French giltwood mirror of oblong shape, the border moulded with laurel leaves and berries, the centre rim with leaf and scroll decoration, rich red and gold finish. 116 cm x 145 cm
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An old Italian giltwood pier glass of ornate baroque style with pierced and carved decoration of leaves, clouds, shells and scrolls with arched glass and ornate pediment. 131 cm x 71 cm
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A large gilt framed mirror, the oblong glass framed by a classical stiff leaf moulded pattern inverted at the corners and decorated in the quadrants with squared acanthus medallions, surmounted by a gadrooned cornice beneath a scrolling arched pediment. 232.5 cm x 126 cm
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A large wooden framed mirror, the fruitwood carved frame with a panel of carved leaves and flowers to each corner. 4 cm x 100 cm
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A bundle of approximately 30 leaves of matched kauri veneer, each 264 cm x 23 cm
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A bundle of approximately 30 leaves of matched kauri veneer, each 264 cm x 23 cm
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An early 19th century Dutch oil on canvas, Lake Scene with Old Mill, unsigned. 24 cm x 30 cm, in later moulded gilt frame
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19th century, Artist Unknown, oil on board, ‘Blind Man’s Buff’ in a plaster gilt frame. 13 cm x 19 cm
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Artist unknown, The Dying Gladiator, 19th century pencil drawing, signed and titled. 44 cm x 75 cm, distressed
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Study of a Male Nude, 19th century pencil drawing. 54 cm x 44 cm, unsigned
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Artist unknown. Study of a classical head, 19th century pencil drawing, unsigned. Some distress 55 cm x 42 cm
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Sydney Lawrence (1858-1940), Italian coastal scene, near Genoa, watercolour, signed, framed under glass, some foxing. 28 cm x 49 cm
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Staff Sgt. Douglas E Yockney, ‘Ravenna, Italy’, watercolour, signed, dated ‘45. Yockney was an intelligence officer with ‘G’ Div. in the Pacific theatre, works by him are held in the Auckland Museum collection. 27 cm x 35 cm
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19th century, Artist Unknown, Naples & Mt Vesuvius, oil on canvas laid on board. 24 cm x 39 cm in contemporary gilt frame
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Paul-Emile Becat (1885-1960s French) ‘Jeune Femme Nue Avec Un Homme’ drypoint engraving with hand colouring. 25 cm x 190; and ‘Scene Galante’, drypoint etching. Each signed. 21.5 cm x 16.5 cm
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Two Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Kunisada of theatre actors. 35 cm x 23 cm, in contemporary frames under glass
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Philip Markham, ‘Sunburnt Hills & Estuary’, watercolour, signed and dated ‘86. 51.5 cm x 72.5 cm
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Bryan Westwood, (Aust. 1930-2000), ‘Landscape with Waratah Fenceline’, oil on canvas board, signed and dated 1976 verso. 49.5 cm x 49.5 cm
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