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Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts; The Collection of Graham & Elizabeth Cocks - Part 1 (Lots C1 - C344) — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:776
Sale Title:Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts; The Collection of Graham & Elizabeth Cocks - Part 1 (Lots C1 - C344)Lots with images:771
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:495
Date:18-Nov-2012
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Japanese school, Meiji or Taisho, three Samurai figures, ink on silk, hanging scroll, inscribed and signed by the artist, with one seal of the artist, 100.5 cm x 32 cm. Provenance: Private Collection New South Wales
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An early 20th century Australian cedar and upholstered desk chair, the rectangular back with a central leather panel within a carved frame, above padded arms and over stuffed revolving seat, raised on four reeded outswept legs on ceramic castors
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After Wang Shigu (1632-1717), Spring and Autumn after various old masters, ink and colour on paper, hanging scrolls, each signed and inscribed, with various seals, 23 cm x 30.5 cm each approx. (4).
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An Australian full cedar corner cupboard, circa 1830 the carved swan neck pediment above a single glazed cupboard door with diamond shaped glazing bars in front, enclosing two shaped shelves, within a plain frame, 75 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 106 cm high. Reference: Fahy K. and Simpson A. Australian Furniture, Pictorial History and Dictionary 1788-1938, page 296, plate 254
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After Wu Changshuo (1844 - 1927), Chrysanthemum, ink on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed and signed by the artist, with two seals of the artists, Undated, 87.3 cm x 40.4 cm
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An Australian full cedar secretaire bookcase of large proportions Circa 1840, circa 1840 the moulded cornice above a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, above a secretaire drawer with simple hook release mechanism, enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, above a pair of arched cupboard doors, raised on a plinth base, decorated with acanthus and scroll carved corbels and moulded pilasters to either side of the doors on both upper and lower sections, 143 cm wide, 64…
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After Mei Qing, landscape, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist, and one of the collector, undated, 23.5 cm x 128 cm
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Grace Seccombe(1880-1956), a kookaburra perched on a branch glazed earthenware, unsigned, 14 cm high
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Zhu Yuan (Qing dynasty), landscape, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed and signed by the artist, with one seal of the artist, 23 cm x 34 cm. Provenance: private Collection New South Wales
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Melrose Ware, a Pottery 'Father Christmas' Toby Jug, factory marks, 18 cm high
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Cai Xian (1897-1960), pheasant and wisteria, watercolour on paper, framed, inscribed and signed Cai Xian, with two seals of the artist. 34 cm x 73.7 cm. Provenance: private Collection Queensland, 1958
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Eric Bryce Carter (1886-1966), a glazed earthenware gumnut vase, circa 1945 the waisted body in green, brown and yellow with applied branch of leaves and gumnuts, inscribed E. Bryce Carter/Sydney/amb-gr-or, 15 cm high
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Mandarin ducks, ink and colour on paper, unmounted, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 2004, 83 cm x 47 cm. Provenance: Private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the…
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Maud Valerie (Val) McMaster (1913-1983), A hexagonal painted earthenware box and cover, circa 1933 raised on bun feet, painted with stylised leaves, signed and dated Val McMaster, 1933, 13 cm diameter. Provenance: Southside Antique Market, Jun 1986
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), beauty under pine trees, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 2001, 87 cm x 47 cm. Provenance: Private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the…
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Gustav Pillig (1877-1956), A cream glazed porcelain bookend depicting a cowled medieval woman, inscribed G. Pillig 12.5 cm high. Reference: For similar bookend see Australian Art Pottery 1900-1950, Casuarina Press, Plate 392
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Korean dance, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 1995, 48 cm x 72 cm. Provenance: private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the Communist Era.…
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Loma Lautour (1902-1964), A stoneware bust of a young woman with flowing hair raised on a stone base, inscribed Loma Lautour, No 3, Edition 12, 28 cm high
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Sunrise, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 1996, 67 cm x 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the Communist Era.…
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Loma Lautour (1902-1964), 'Pan', a life size glazed earthenware bust of a satyr, circa 1945 in mottled blue and grey glaze, raised on a square socle with inscribed title and signature Loma Lautour, possibly a portrait of Norman Lindsay, the father-in-law of the artist, 122 cm high, raised on a 50 cm high pedestal. Reference: illustrated Australian Art Pottery 1900-1950, Casuarina Press, Plate 231 Provenance: Haberfield Antiques, 14 May 1997
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Magpies, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 2003, 95 cm x 47.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the Communist Era.…
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Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989), a lizard bowl decorated with bubbles and an applied lizard in tones of green, painted Marguerite Mahood, monogram and 8341, 15 cm diameter
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Sunrise and rooster, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 1993, 80 cm x 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the…
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Peter Travis (b. 1929), A carved stoneware 'basilica' sculpture signed and dated Peter Travis, 1969, 38 cm high
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Magu, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 2004, 85 cm x 48 cm. Provenance: Private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the Communist Era. During…
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John Castle-Harris (1893-1967), A floral reticulated cream glaze vase glazed earthenware, inscribed Castle-Harris, 24 cm high
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Guanyin, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 1995, 86 cm x 48 cm. Provenance: Private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the Communist Era.…
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A Royal Worcester Australian Flowers comport, painted by Reginald Austin, 1912, with Wild Heath within moulded rosette and leaf scroll grey border, Flavelle Brothers Ltd retailer's mark and puce mark, 24 cm diameter. note: Flavelle Brothers, the Sydney Jewellers and retailers arranged for watercolours by the artist Ellis Rowan to be sent to the Worcester Factory for copying
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Ji gong, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 1991, 81 cm x 48 cm. Provenance: private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the Communist Era.…
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A Royal Worcester plate, painted by Reginald Austin, 1912, with gum nuts and flowers, Flavelle Brothers Ltd retailer's mark and puce mark, 23.5 cm diameter. note: Flavelle Brothers, the Sydney Jewellers and retailers arranged for watercolours by the artist Ellis Rowan to be sent to the Worcester Factory for copying. Provenance: Mrs Buxton Antiques, Reiby Place Sydney, 30 Mar 1970
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Guanyu, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 2001, 67 cm x 103 cm. Provenance: Private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the Communist Era.…
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Two Royal Worcester titled dishes, one Australian Flowers Xmas Bush, 1915, 12 cm diameter and the other, Blue Wren, 1924, 15 cm square (2)
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Sheng Liangxian (1919 - 2008), Chang'e, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed Sheng Liangxian, with one seal of the artist, dated 2002, 44 cm x 62 cm. Provenance: Private Collection NSW, descended from the artist. Sheng Liangxian, member of the Chinese artists' Association (1962), was a professional Lianhuanhua artist. His work includes the very famous Dr. Bethune, introducing the doctor's life during the Sino-Japanese war in China, and other popular propaganda works during the Communist Era.…
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A Pair of Royal Worcester cups and saucers from the Ellis Rowan Australian Flowers Series, 1913, titled Cassia Brewsteri (Brewster's Cassia) and Dillwynia (Egg and Bacon plant), Flavelle Brothers Ltd retailer's mark, Series title and factory mark (2)
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Wang Zheng (1867-1938), Snowstorm, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed and signed by the artist, with one seal of the artist, dated 1918, 36.8 cm x 72.8 cm
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A Royal Doulton Titanian two-handled vase painted by Percy Curnock, with red waratahs, and a transverse blue ground, printed marks and model number 1354, 17 cm high
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Cao Jianlou (1913 - 2005), pomegranate, ink and colour on paper, unmounted, inscribed and signed by the artist, with two seals of the artist, dated 1972, 38.3 cm x 88.8 cm
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A large Doulton Lambeth glazed stoneware vase by Hannah Barlow and Florence Roberts 1891, the body sgraffito decorated with a continuous band of five kangaroos amongst ferns and grasses, the neck and base with olive green and white moulded scrolling, inscribed artist's initials, date 1891 and impressed factory marks, 44 cm high. Provenance: Edgeworth Antiques Waitara, 20 Aug 1984
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Teng-Hiok Chiu (Chou Ting-Hsu, 1903-1972), Untitled gates, oil on canvas, double-sided painting, signed 'Teng H. Chiu' in Pinyin (lower right of the landscape), painted circa 1930s, verso, Untitled portrait of a child, oil on canvas, 55.8 cm x 49 cm (recto), 40.9 cm x 46 cm (verso). Provenance: Private Collection NSW, Born in the Gulangyu Island outside of Xiamen province, Chiu was admitted to the school of Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in 1921, and was the first foreigner to be granted the membership of…
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'Redfern Bicycle Club President's Cup', a silver plate two handled lidded trophy, the cover with a standing cyclist holding a penny farthing and engraved 'First Prize, Presented By W. Stephen Esq MLA 50 Miles Road Race Won By A.Allen 24.8.82, Time 4Hrs.52Mins.5Secs', 36 cm high. Provenance: John Williams, Aug 1981
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A Japanese carved ivory box and cover, Meiji, the large cylindrical box mounted on three monkey feet and profusely carved in high relief with monkeys, a large eagle and snake in a lush forested setting, the cover similarly carved and surmounted by a finial of an eagle and monkeys on a flowering branch. 23 cm high
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An Australian silver gilt ecclesiastical ewer, by James Steeth & Son, Melbourne, early 20th Century, on a stepped circular foot, the body with spout and handle, embossed and chased with bunches of grapes, domed cover with sheaves of wheat and stylised cross, marked 'Southern Cross/JS&S/STG SIL/STEETH', 27 cm high, 1470 gms (47.4oz)
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A Japanese set of seven ivory figures, incised marks Hou Koi, the Gods of Good Fortune, late Meiji, each holding his or her attributes, together with a carved stepped wooden stand. 11 cm high
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The 'cma Adelaide Cup', an Australian silver lidded trophy by Henry Steiner, Adelaide 1875, by Henry Steiner, Adelaide 1875, on a beaded circular base and stem issuing stiff ferns about the bowl engraved with flowerheads, scroll cartouche and 'Won By J. R. Disher 16th Sept 1876', domed cover with picket gate finial, marked twice 'H. ST/ Lion Passant/ Queen Victoria Head', 25 cm high, 300 gms (9.6oz). note: This cup was made for the Adelaide Amateur Athletics Club by H. Steiner of Adelaide and was presented…
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A Japanese export four-fold screen of a flower wagon, Meiji or Taisho, ink, gold, and colour on gold-leaf paper, signed by the artist, with one seal of the artist, 125.6 cm x 63.3 cm
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An Australian silver goblet, by August Ludwig Brunkhorst, Adelaide, circa 1910, on a plain base, the tapered bowl engraved 'Agricultural College Roseworthy. S.A., Presented by the Agricultural Old Student's Association to the Student obtaining the highest marks in Diploma Agricultural and Veterinary Science won by Geoffrey Erskine Wells 1910'. Marked 'BRUNKHORST/ADELAIDE/lion passant/crown', 20.5 cm high, 220 gms (6.4oz). Provenance: Kozminsky Melbourne 1988
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A Japanese iron kettle, by Ryubundo, 19th century, of conventional form with short spout and up-and-over handle, the lower half part of the body roughly textured,the upper half part burnished and inlaid in silver and gold with floral, grape vine, butterfly and bird motifs, the bronze cover surmounted with a reticulated bud finial, signed inside the cover Ryubundo zo, with stand. 16 cm high (excluding handle)
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A pair of Australian silver sugar tongs, by Alexander Dick, Sydney, circa 1835, Fiddle pattern with applied shell and scroll motif, marked 'DICK/Lion Passant/Crowned Leopard's Head/E/King's Head',50gms (1.5oz). Provenance: Hamilton & Miller Auction Sale No R24, Jun 1981 Exhibited: Powerhouse Museum Sydney 1984-1986
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A Japanese bronze vase, Meiji or Taisho, the well patinated bulbous body with a band of incised stylised striated wave pattern beneath the waisted neck, on a low circular foot, together with a carved wooden stand. 14 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A set of six Australian silver Fiddle pattern teaspoons by Henry Cohen, Sydney, circa 1830, the plain spoons marked with lion passant/ kangaroo/ King head/ HC, 14.5 cm long, 135 gms (4.3oz)
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A Japanese lacquer tray, Meiji, the interior gilded with a scene of a traveller seated beneath a pine tree gazing at a waterfall, the exterior gilded with blossom branches and bamboo. 53 cm long, 37 cm wide, 6 cm high
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An Australian silver mounted emu egg, late 19th century, raised on an oval domed base, the horizontally mounted egg flanked by an indigenous man and woman, two large vine leaves and a kangaroo finial, ebonised base, unmarked, 22 cm high
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A wood sculpture of Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Edo period, the Buddha seated, his hands in mudra of supreme wisdom, the hair arranged in a tall topknot and adorned with a hammered-metal Crown inset with colored stones, his forehead inlaid with a rock crystal Urna, the scarf and skirt arranged in stylized folds and draping across the lap, set on a multi-stage and lotus base. 39 cm high
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An Australian silver mounted 'Cameo' emu egg, by Jochim Mathias Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1870, raised on a chased domed base, the vertically mounted egg carved with a kangaroo amongst ferns, cast emu finial, 'WENDT/Crown/Lion Passant/Queen Victoria's Head', on an ebonised plinth, 24 cm high. Provenance: Brian Bates Antiques, 7 November,1983 Exhibited: Powerhouse Museum Sydney 1984-1986
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A Japanese Satsuma sake pot, marked 'Satsuma yaki' and the Shimazu mon, Meiji or Taishe period, circa 1900, the compressed form set on three low feet and painted in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear crackled glaze with textile decorated with floral and wave patterns, the spout painted with a foliate scroll and the cover with a chrysanthemum knop in gilt, handle covered in rattan. 15.3 cm diameter. Provenance: Lot 245, Sale 1088, Christie's New York, June 06, 2002
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'The Hannell Cricket Challenge Cup' an Australian silver two handled lidded cup by Evan Jones, Sydney, circa 1880, raised on a band of engraved stiff leaves, domed chased and embossed base, trunk stem issuing fern branches, the bowl engraved 'Won By the Newcastle Cricket Club Seasons 1882, 83, 84' and a later applied shield engraved 'And Presented By Them to Their Esteemed Vice-President Geo. Bewick, Sep. 12th 1895', two leaf capped handles and cover with a cast cricketer finial, marked 'Evan Jones/Sydney'…
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A Japanese Imari large charger, Meiji or Taisho, painted in the central roundel with stylised flowers and animals, within a panelled border of alternating landscape with cranes and decorative reserves, the underside painted with stylised blue-and-white linzhi fungus. 46.3 cm diameter
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'The Rosehill Cup', an Australian gold two handle trophy by William Kerr, Sydney, circa 1925, by William Kerr, Sydney, circa 1925, raised on a stepped foot, knopped stem, the bowl with applied girdle and angled loop handles, raised on wooden plinth with gold placque engraved 'The Rosehill Cup 1 Mile and 3 Furlongs. Won By J.E&C.H Brien's 'Pantheon' Imp Top weight 9-11. Time 2 mins 20.5 secs. 17.9.27' marked 'W.Kerr 19c' and label 'W.Kerr Jeweller 542-544 Geo. St Sydney',the cup 24 cm high, 31 cm high…
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A large Japanese blue-and-white charger, Fuku character mark to the base, Meiji or Taisho, the central medallion painted with a branch of peony within a floral panel, underside painted with similar floral panel. 58.5 cm diameter
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An Australian full cedar pedestal sideboard, circa 1845 the back with central reeded tablet surmounted by a shell crest with foliate s-scroll decoration to either side, above a sunken central section with a single long frieze drawer, flanked by two stepped pedestals of two short drawers above cupboard doors with tulip flower and tapering half ring turned columns, each enclosing a shelf, raised on a plinth base, 186 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 134 cm high. Provenance: James R. Newell Auctions, May 1982
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10 reference books on Chinese works of Art, including: Clifford, Derek, Chinese carved lacquer, bamboo publishing Ltd, 1992, Dickinson, Gary and Wriggleswith, Linda, Imperial wardrobe, ten Speed press, 2002, Fang, Jing Pei, Treasures of the Chinese scholar, Weatherbill, New York and Tokyo, 1997, Krahl, Regina, Dawn of the yellow earth: ancient Chinese ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, China institute New York, 2000, Medley, Margaret, the Chinese potter: a practical history of Chinese ceramics,…
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An Australian cedar and rose mahogany bookcase, circa 1840 the moulded cornice above a pair of geometrically glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves above a single long drawer and a pair of cupboard doors, raised on turned bun feet, 156 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 221 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Southside Antiques, Haberfield, 2 June 1983. Reference: For a similar bookcase see 'Australian Furniture, Pictorial History and Dictionary' 1788-1938, by Kevin Fahy and Andrew Simpson, page 159, plate 22
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17 reference books and catalogues on Chinese Art, including: d'Argence Rene-Yvon Lefebvre, bronze vessels of ancient china in the Avery Brundage Collection, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, 1977, Cooke, bill, Imperial china: The Art of the horse in Chinese history, Kentucky horse Park, 2000, Delroy, Ann eds, two Emperors: china's ancient Origins, Praxis Exhibitions Australia Pty Ltd, 2002, Fahr-Becker, Gabriele eds, the Art of East Asia, Konemann Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, 1999, Juliano, Annette L. And…
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An Australian cedar and birds eye huon pine collector's secretaire cabinet Circa 1880, circa 1880 the top with three-quarter gallery with a central shell carved cartouche above a roll top enclosing a mirrored interior above twelve specimen drawers and a pull-out writing slide, above a single long drawer and a pair of cupboard doors flanked by carved pilasters, raised on a plinth base, 82 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 174 cm high
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A pair of horseshoe back folding armchairs, jiaoyi, 19th century, the elegant metal strapped curved backs above a central vertical splat with carved and lacquered dragon panel above the leather strung seats with carved and lacquered front rail, dragon panels to the arms, raised on x scrolled legs joined by a straight footrest with diamond patterned metal panel, above a straight stretcher to the back. 100 cm high, 73 cm wide, and 81 cm deep
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A large Australian cedar five tier what not, circa 1845 the top tier with four urn shaped turned finials above four further square shelves supported on four ring turned columns, raised on turned feet, 61 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 152 cm high. Provenance: Small & Whitfield Auctioneer, Parkside SA, 30 Aug 1983
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A Chinese wooden stand, late Qing, the rectangular top above a finely carved and pierced waist on an shaped frame inlaid in silver with scrolling flowers on tubular legs with arched brackets at the corners and joined by humpback stretches. 71 cm wide, 40.5 cm deep, 91 cm high
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An Australian full cedar hall stand, by Andrew Lenehan, circa 1870 the central column with an oval mirror issuing four scrolled arms each with brass and ceramic capped hangers over a shelf with a shaped front and a single drawer supported on scrolled legs, joined by a shaped platform base with brass umbrella trays to either side, raised on turned bun feet, with paper label to the back, ' ANDREW LENEHAN,/ (BY ROYAL AUTHORITY,)/ CABINET MAKER & UPHOLSTERER, / 143 PITT STREET, SYDNEY.', 100 cm wide, 51 cm…
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A Chinese four door cabinet, 19th century, with carved, lacquered and gilded fan-shaped panels to the pediment, the doors with oval panels of figures in landscaped settings above panels of seasonal flowers, the lower sections undecorated, raised on straight legs with scrolled brackets to the corners. 138 cm wide 56 cm deep 181 cm high
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An Australian full cedar gentleman's press, by Andrew Lenehan, circa 1850 the moulded cornice with central acanthus leaf decoration and flame cedar frieze above a pair of panelled doors with carved flower head scrolled decoration, enclosing five linen slides, the lower section with two short drawers above two long drawers, raised on lobed bun feet with recessed wooden castors, paper label to second drawer, ' A. Lenehan's Cabinet & Upholstery, Establishment, 66 Castlereagh St, Sydney', 138 cm wide, 64 cm…
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A bronze cup with stag motifs, Northern Iran, Amlash culture first millennium BCE, 8 cm high
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Neville Henry Cayley (Australian 1853-1903), Eagle attacking a duck signed 'Neville Cayley', lower right, watercolour, 51 x 38 cm
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Two Western Iranian pottery vessels, early second millennium to first millennium BCE, including a vessel with ram spout of buff with brown and black paint, and a tripod bowl of buff with brown and black paint. 23 cm high, and 17 cm high (2)
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Neville Henry Cayley (Australian 1853-1903), Kookaburra eating grasshopper and a Pair of Kookaburra both signed 'Neville Cayley',lower right, watercolour, 35 x 15 cm
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A group of bronze artefacts, Western Iran, first millennium BCE, including a pair of bronze pins with polished patina, a bronze torque of polished patina, two bronze bowls with polished patina. 29 cm high, 15 cm diameter, 18 cm diameter, and 16 cm diameter (4)
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Ellis Rowan (Australian,1848-1922), Wild Flowers in a field signed Ellis Rowan lower left, watercolour, 25 x 16 cm
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Three Northern Iranian pottery vessels, first millennium BCE, including a spouted vessel of grey, black with burnished surface, a vessel with two handles of grey, black with burnished surface, a bowl with trough spout of red with burnished surface. 19 cm high, 23 cm high, and 10 cm high (3)
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Australian, late 19th century, Waratah signed monogram WPM, watercolour, 61 x 28 cm. Provenance: Tintagel Antiques Mosman, 1987
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Three pottery bowls and a pottery beaker, Eastern Iran, second millennium BCE, including a bowl of grey with red paint horn pattern, a bowl of red with red paint horn pattern, a bowl of grey with brown paint comb pattern, and a beaker of red with black and red paint. 21 cm diameter, 17 cm diameter, 17 cm diameter, and 17 cm high (4)
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J. Wadsworth, A Colonial pair of painted gum leaves titled 'Road to Healsville, Victoria' and 'Road to Mt Donna Buang, Warburton, Victoria', framed, signed indistinctly J. Wadsworth, the leaves 19 cm wide
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A pottery spouted vessel, Northern Iranian, Amlash culture, first millennium BCE, in the form of a stag, black with burnished surface. 23 cm long, 19 cm high
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A pair of painted cast iron kangaroo door stops, 19 cm high
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A chlorite bowl with lid, Western Asiatic, second millennium BCE, of blue paint inside bowl, the bowl with three partitions. 16 cm diameter, 7 cm high
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Robert Klippel (1920-2001), Bronze No 465 1983, signed, dated and inscribed RK 83. 100/100 on base, 31 cm high. Provenance: Antique Bookshop and Curios, Tinslays McMahons Pt, 1991
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A calcite alabaster Sab'an Stela, Southern Arabia, 3rd - 1st century BCE, 26 cm high
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An Australian cast iron door stop figure of William Morris (Billy) Hughes (1862-1952), Prime Minister and the longest serving member in the Australian Parliament, 16 cm high; and another of Sir George Houston Reid (1845-1918) Premier, Prime Minister and High Commissioner, 12 cm high
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A calcite alabaster Sab'an seated figure, Southern Arabia, 3rd - 1st century BCE, 30 cm high
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A 19th century scrimshaw powder horn, engraved New South Wales 1833, with brass fitting and lion mask suspension loops, 39 cm long
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A red sandstone statue of a deity, central India, 12-13th century, the fine featured visage flanked by pendulous ears with pierced lobes adorned with earrings, the downcast almond eyes with arching brows below an elaborate Crown at apex, fragmented halo to rear, holding a lotus flower wearing a swirling sash and adorned with jewellery, restored. 45 cm wide, 76 cm high, 91 cm high including stand. Provenance: The Collection of Mr Conan Lang 'Arts of Asia, Armadale, Victoria', private Collection, Victoria
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A whale bone walking stick, the handle carved as a dogs head, 87 cm high
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A Victorian pole screen, fitted with a leaf -shaped panel containing a finely embroidered ottoman Koran cover in gilded thread on black velvet ground, the panel reads: Basmalah ( Bismilla al-rahman al-rahim), 'In the name of G-D, the Compassionate, the Merciful' repeated in mirror form, mounted on a black lacquered stand with banded gilded accents (the panel) 63 x 49 cm, (overall) 155 cm. Provenance: Given to Lieutenant Colonel John Retallack Bassett DSO OBE, (1878-1958) by an Ethiopian Visiere as a…
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David and Hermia Boyd, A tall slender glazed earthenware ewer, circa 1960 with triangular and circular pierced aqua base and ribbed brown body, inscribed David & Hermia Boyd, 47 cm high; together with a small round glazed earthenware bowl by David and Hermia Boyd, circa 1960, with mesh decoration, inscribed D+H Boyd, 10.5 cm diameter (2)
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Harvey School, a glazed earthenware rectangular box and cover carved with fish and reeds, inscribed monogram, 20 cm wide. Provenance: Stanley & Co. Auction, 14 Nov 1999
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Olive Moase (1895-1966), A sgraffito work vase circa 1937 decorated with birds amongst scrolls, glazed earthenware, inscribed OM monogram and 1937, 21.5 cm high. Provenance: Geoff K. Gray Auction, 24 Jun 1985
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John Castle-Harris (1893-1967), a fish vase, circa 1940 the green ovoid body applied with a fish, glazed earthenware, inscribed 'Castle-Harris' 12 cm high
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Two Royal Worcester specimen plates, 1914 and 1907, painted with Kilchurn Castle and a picturesque scene within panelled floral borders, 23 cm diameter. Puce factory mark, title and gilder's mark, puce factory mark and Registration number 312200 (2)
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A Derby porcelain two handled chocolate cup, saucer and cover, circa 1800, painted and gilt with oval medallions and blue flowers and gilt vases; together with a moulded cup with gilt flowers, probably Nantgarw
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A pair of Royal Worcester posy vases by Harry Stinton, 1907, the spherical bodies painted with highland cattle, signed H. Stinton, 8 cm high. Printed puce factory mark, printed model number 2491.
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Klytie Pate (1912-2010), A rectangular glazed earthenware panel depicting a sleeping cat,inscribed to the side Klytie Pate, 20 cm wide, 18 cm high
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A Royal Worcester footed inkwell and cover, 1865, the masked well and cover with figural finial raised on three caryatids on a tripod base, gilded monogram and accents, 13 cm long 16 cm high. Printed shield mark for Thomas Bott with date mark 1865.
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