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

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:191
Sale Title:Important Asian, Australian & European Decorative Arts & Furniture - Day 2Lots with images:187
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:106
Date:31-Oct-2012
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A large bronze jardiniere, Meiji period, the multi-lobed sides decorated inhigh, relief with different species of birds and butterflies in flight and perched on flowering plants, the decoration partly highlighted in gilding, the base with mark reading Dai Nihon Kyoto. 31 cm high, 46 cm wide
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Two bronze figures of Tigers by Gyokko, Meiji/Taisho period, almost forming a pair, each striding forward with head raised and mouth open snarling fiercely, the long tail curling up behind the extended hind leg, each signed Gyokko (2) 54 cm and 56 cm
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A bronze group of an eagle and prey, Meiji period, naturalistically cast, the powerful bird with large talons, one foot grasping the rockwork base, the other clasping a small frightened bird crouched on the craggy rock, the eagle's wings outspread and head slightly turned looking forward, the eyes of both birds inlaid 50 cm high, overall
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A bronze jardiniere by Seiya, Meiji period, the steep sides with incurved rim, cast on the exterior with numerous monkeys some clasping persimmon fruit, two with hairy outstretched arms forming the raised handles, the base signed Seiya Zo, 24 cm
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A bronze animal group by Tsunemitsu, Meiji/Taisho period, of an elephant attacked by two tigers, the elephant with ivory tusks, trunk raisedhigh, and mouth open, rearing up with one foreleg resting on the raised hind leg of a tiger lying on its back with forelegs clutching at the elephant, another tiger climbing over its back, both with heads raised in snarling expresssion and eyes inlaid, signed Tsunemitsu 35 cm high
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A massive Imari charger, late Meiji period, of shallow form, the interior with a central dragon and flaming pearl medallion within quatrefoil vignettes of mythical beasts reserved on a ground of ho-o birds and flowering plants 63 cm diameter
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A Satsuma earthenware dish by Kinkozan, Meiji period, of shallow form, the interior painted in colours and gilding with a barbed quatrefoil panel of maidens and children variously occupied with musical instruments and precious objects, and figures on a pavilion terrace, all reserved on the gilt floral-strewn blue ground, the base signed Kinkozan 22 cm
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A Satsuma earthenware vase and cover, late 19th/20th century, the sides painted with figures on pavilion terraces in panels reserved on the brocade ground, the cover surmounted by a shishi and ball knop 63 cm high
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Four carved ivory figural okimono, Meiji period, comprising one of a farmer; another of Kannon seated on a lotus base, wood stands; a group of Ebisu with children and a large sack; and a similar netsuke, both signed (6) 10 cm, 9.5 cm, 8.5 cm and 5 cm
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A carved ivory card case, 19th century, intricately carved overall with numerous figures walking through gardens of pavilions and pagodas; together with a similar wood card case (2) 11.4 cm
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Two ivory carvings, Meiji period, comprising one of a tusk carved in low relief with a warrior and a maiden standing in a continuous landscape, with lacquer and polychrome details; and a cylindrical box and cover carved overall in relief with scaly dragons writhing among cloud scrolls, the eyes inlaid, signed Homei on an oval cartouche on the side(3) 12 cm and 10 cm
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A group of Canton 'Famille-rose' wares, Qing Dynasty 19th century, comprising a bowl painted with scattered flowers and birds; an oval meat dish with alternating figure and flower and bird panels; a smilarly decorated chamfered rectangular tureen and cover; and a cylindrical teapot and cover(5) 36.5 cm, 41.5 cm, 23.5 cm and 15 cm
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A brass mounted pietra dura double picture frame, late 19th century, each hinged oval panel inlaid with coloured marble floral sprays, within a pierced foliate decorated mount, hinged stand 16 cm high
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A Royal Doulton 'Isaac Walton' Ware planter, with three handles to the rim, the exterior decorated with anglers on a cream ground, the neck with continuous tree decoration and the interior rim with a verse, signed 'Noke' and printed factory marks to base 25 cm high
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A bronze figure of a panther and cobra, signed Lanfranchi, first quarter 20th century, probably by Lampiero Lanfranchi, modelled as a seated panther defending her cub from a cobra, signed to the bronze 'Lanfranchi' 35 cm high
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Louis Sauvageau (1822 - 1874), bronze group of a mother and child, modelled as a mother with a young child on her knee gazing at a brazier, signed 'Sauvageau' to the bronze base 80 cm high
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A carved marble figure of 'Diana at Her Bath', 19th century, the standing classically draped female figure looking down, with one foot raised on a rocky outcrop, together with a verde marble plinth(2) the figure 72 cm high, the pedestal 105 cm high
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A stoneware figure of a girl, signed G. Colin, modelled as standing semi-draped female figure leaning on a plinth, incised to the base 'G. Colin' 52 cm high
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A large French rouge marble and bronze figured mantle clock, 19th century, the eight day bell strike movement on a shaped rouge marble base, surmounted by a classically draped female figure.56 cm high
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A large Goldscheider polychrome figure of a dancer, signed Laurenzl, circa 1925, the figure posed in exotic costume with a white headscarf and band, printed factory marks and signed Laurenzl to the base 48 cm high
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A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted walnut vitrine, 19th century, the glazed upper section enclosing shelves, above a single door flanked by conforming panels painted with a scene of companions in a classical landscape, raised on cabriole legs 79 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 167 cm high
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An alabaster and marble figure of a girl, late 19th century, the standing classically draped figure holding a wheat sheaf in one hand, together with a later onyx marble pedestal the figure 94 cm high
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A Louis XV style gilt bronze porcelain mounted mantle clock, circa 1880, the eight day bell strike movement within an ornate gilt bronze case decorated with painted porcelain panels and classical foliate swags, surmounted by a putti with a basket of flowers 41 cm high
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A Louis XVI style parquetry and gilt bronze mounted vitrine, late 19th century, the mottled rouge marble top above a single glazed door enclosing shelves, decorated with rams and gilt bronze swags 76 cm wide, 37 cm deep, 163 cm high
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A marble top carved rosewood side table, of shaped semi-circular form, the top inset with a rouge marble panel, supported on four cabriole legs joined by a richly carved and pierced apron with a figural scene panel and fruiting vine, the two front legs surmounted by animal masks and terminating in dragon's head feet 126 cm wide, 63 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A German porcelain figure of a dancer, circa 1920, modelled as a standing semi-draped female figure, blue printed and impressed marks to base 30 cm high
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A Royal Worcester vase by Ernest Barker, circa 1921, painted with a scene of black-faced sheep in a mountainous landscape setting, signed E. Barker, green printed factory marks to base 15 cm high
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A Shelley lustre ware vase by Walter Slater, circa 1915, painted with fish on an opalescent green ground, printed factory marks and signed Walter Slater to base 20 cm high
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A Le Verre Francais cameo glass vase, circa 1930 and a Rene Lalique Poissons plate, designed 1931, the vase in tones of mottled green and orange with a flared rim signed Degue', the opalescent platter decorated with stylised swirling fish, stencilled mark R. Lalique (2) the vase, 38 cm high, the platter 30 cm diameter
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A Rene Lalique amethyst tint 'Faucon' car mascot, circa 1925, Marcilhac catalogue number 1124, with original silver plate base, signed 'R. Lalique' 19.5 cm high
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A small Wedgwood blue and orange lustre bowl, circa 1925, decorated to the interior and exterior with bunches of fruit, gilt factory mark and Z5457 12.5 cm
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A Wedgwood blue lustre dragon bowl designed by daisy Makeig-Jones, circa 1920, of octagonal form painted and gilt to the interior with the figures of Wu Sun the barbarian holding his lute and riding a Bactrian camel, Bai-fuku and Waso-byo-ye, the exterior decorated with the celestial dragon on a lustred blue ground, printed factory mark and painted Z4829 28 cm diameter
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An alabaster and marble figural light on pedestal, early 20th century, modelled as a girl holding a wheat sheaf with a column supporting a domed shade behind, together with a matching alabaster pedestal (2) the figure 91 cm high
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A carved marble figure of the Three Graces, 19th century, modelled as three classically draped standing female figures, together with a verde marble plinth(2) the figure 59 cm high, the pedestal 107 cm high
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A George II silver covered jug, John Langlands I, Newcastle, 1759, with a mask spout, bold loop handle and pierced thumb-piece, the baluster body decorated inhigh, relief with a hunting scene and revellers at a tavern 20 cm high, 831gms
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A Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, rectangular with rounded corners, both sides decorated with traditional Russian ornament of scrolls and geometric rosette within beaded borders in polychrome cloisonne enamel, stamped '84 Zolotnik', maker's mark 'Cw' in cyrillic 10.3 x 7.2 cm
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A Moser enamelled ruby glass vase, 19th century, with applied acorns, gilt and enamel scrolling foliate decoration, flanked by gilt loop handles 30 cm high
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A polychrome ivory snuff bottle, 19th/20th century, of upright shouldered form, carved with maidens poling boats through a continuous lotus pool beneath overhanging willow, the base incised with an apocryphal six-character seal mark of Qianlong, stopper en suite 9.2 cm
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An alabaster bust of a girl, wearing a head scarf and classical drapery 24.5 cm high
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A gilt metal chatelaine and etui, probably late 18th century, finely cast with a belt hook, decorative plaques, side appendages and a central swivelling etui complete with scissors, a pencil, a miniature spoon, a folding knife, a pick and a small scoop, the belt hook plaque cast in relief with a revellers in a bacchanalian scene, in original case, unmarked; together with a gilt metal posy holder 19 cm and 13.
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A collection of 19th century scent bottles, an agate seal and a Victorian silver baby rattle, comprising a yellow glass silver mounted scent, a ruby glass silver gilt mounted scent with a vinaigrette to the base, a silver mounted faceted ruby glass double-ended scent, two silver mounted ruby cut glass scents, a silver mounted glass twist scent, a machined silver gilt scent, a silver mounted blue cut glass double-ended scent, a Mary Gregory style blue glass scent, a silver mounted milk glass scent, a…
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An elephant mystery swinging clock, German, circa 1930, the eight day swing movement within a foliate decorated gilt case supported on the upraised trunk of a spelter elephant 28 cm high
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A German bracket clock retailed by Wendts, Adelaide, circa 1910, Westminster chime movement, striking the quarter and hour on gongs with silent strike at twelve, Roman numeral dial within an arched case 40 cm high
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A cast iron money box, the Tamanny Mechanical Bank, J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall and patented on 23 December 1873 15 cm high
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A French bronze figure 'Orphee Endormant Cerbere, By Henri Peinte (1845 - 1912) (2), Modelled As a Youth with a Three Headed Hound to His Feet, Signed 'H. Peinte', together with a relief carved grape vine decorated alabaster pedestal (2) the figure 68 cm high, the pedestal 95 cm high
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A large Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany vitrine, late 19th century, with an urn set stepped cornice above two glazed doors, the interior set with glass shelves and a mirror back, raised on tapering fluted legs 152 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 267 cm high
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A George III walnut and mahogany chest of drawers, of good patination, rectangular top with stringing above two short drawers and three long drawers on ogee form feet 86 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 101 cm high
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A George III mahogany 'D' end extension dining table, circa 1780, the slim centre section with detachable drop leaves supported on fold-out brackets that slot into the 'D-Ends', carved nulled legs 298 cm length Extended, 116 cm wide, 73 cm high. Provenance: Sir Percy Spender, VO, K St J, KBE, Sydney, John Spender QC, Sydney
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A French giltwood Regence mirror, the rectangular cushioned mecury plate with elaborate decoration throughout, surmounted with a pierced and carved cresting 115 x 75 cm
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A set of ten George III upholstered mahogany dining chairs, Third quarter of 18th century, in the manner of George Hepplewhite, with silk damask upholstered shield shape backs and seats, raised on square legs with cross stretchers. Provenance: Sir Percy Spender, KCVO,K St J, KBE, Sydney John Spender, QC, Sydney
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A Louis XV ormolu mounted kingwood, walnut and Tulipwood marquetry bombe commode, the serpentine shaped marble top above two drawers flanked by gilt bronze scrolling mounts, foliate handles and escutcheons, decorated with trailing vines within crossbanded scroll panels, shaped skirt, raised on splayed legs with gilded sabots 140 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 89 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's London, 27 June 1947, illustrated Lot 92 (by repute). Private collection Sir Percy Spender, KCVO, K St J, KBE, Sydney, John…
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A pair of George I walnut chairs, each with vase shaped splat, needlework drop-in seats and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet(2)
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A George III painted corner cupboard, painted with a court scene dipicting musicians entertaining a group of friends, the convex cupboards opening to reveal an arrangement of shelves 91 cm high
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A walnut and mahogany marquetry commode, Northern European, circa 1760, the serpentine shaped rectangular top finely inlaid with exotic timbers depicting central recumbent sheep, a gilt bronze frieze above an arrangement of drawers, fine gilt bronze escutcheons throughout supported on cabriole legs with scroll feet 156 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 85 cm high
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A rustic pale oak table, English, 18th century, the rough hewn wheel top supported on four hand sawn legs 87 cm wide, 70 cm high
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An Italian walnut hall chair, 18th century, the carved shaped back above an octagonal seat with wide apron, raised on two shaped supports
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An Indian tapestry, 18th century, sewn and applied with monkeys, elephants, horses, sacred cows and figures on a red ground within a green border, framed the Textile 130 x 140 cm, the frame 170 x 182 cm
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An oak dresser base, possibly Irish, circa 1750, the moulded top of good patination above three drawers with brass escutcheons, scalloped apron supported on column form tapering legs 183 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 80 cm high
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An oak mule chest, 18th century and later, the hinged plank top above four carved panels to the front above two small drawers, panelled sides 160 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 75 cm high
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Two oak and yew wood Windsor chairs, 19th century (2), each carver with a with pierced spindal back and shaped seats supported on ring turned legs (2)
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An impressive Irish Georgian style side table with marble top, after the Irish architect and furniture designer Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, the rectangular black Kilkenny marble top, above and scrollwork frieze with central carved shell, supported by carved and fluted robust legs 250 cm wide, 90 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A George III style mahogany carver, 19th century, with a pierced and carved back, out-swept arms and padded drop-in seat, raised on cabriole legs and paw feet
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A giltwood salon mirror, the hexagonal plate within a floral swagged foliate surround with a ribbon cresting 155 x 110 cm
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A long walnut stool, French, circa 1700, the rectangular upholstered seat above a decorative scalloped frieze and gun barrel shaped supports 125 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 50 cm high
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Two brass skeleton clocks, late 19th century, with Roman numeral dials, the movement single fusee with anchor escapement, glass domes on mounted plinths 28 cm high
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A large panel of French wallpaper by Nelsy (Zuber Archives), circa 1818, depicting the principal scene from 'Grand Chasse au Tigre dans L'Inde' 180 x 250 cm. Literature: French Scenic Wallpaper 1795-1865, Musee des Arts Decortifs Flammarion page 123 and 307
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A harlequin set of nine provincial English oak dining chairs, 18th century and later, comprising six side chairs and two carvers, all upholstered in a textured tapestry; the pale oak carver with pierced splat, generous seat upholstered in pale sage green check linen (9)
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Two oak wine tables, English, 19th century, one with a circular top, above a baluster shaped support on three out swept legs, together with a dish shaped mahogany top, above gun barrel support on tripod base(2) 85 cm diameter, 77 cm diameter, 72 cm high, 69 cm high
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A George III mahogany dropside pembroke table and four rosewood dining chairs, the table with a rectangular dropside top above a ring turned standard emanating four inverted acanthus capped sabre legs; each chair with leaf carved splat and spade back above a padded seat, turned legs (5) the table 124 cm wide, 101 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A Mashad carpet, north East Persian carpet, early 20th century, with a central medallion with curvilinear design and trailing floral motifs with Herati border, in blues, beige and ivory 595 cm x 405 cm
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An English oak refectory table, 18th century, with a solid plank top raised on baluster turned supports and cross stretchers 272 cm wide, 74 cm deep, 75 cm high
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An Italian walnut chest of drawers, 18th century, of small proportions with rectangular moulded top above three long drawers with moulded panels and flanked by carved putto, on stepped plinth and bracket feet 101 cm wide, 40.5 cm deep, 94.5 cm high
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An English oak lambing chair, 17th century, of typical form with a solid wing back carved '1671', with a cushioned seat
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An Italian walnut cassone, probably Bologna, 17th century, the rectangular top above a nulled freize and panelled front flanked by caryatids, on gadrooned plinth and carved feet 153 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 62 cm high
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A pair of Italian carved figural torcheres, 17th century, the kneeling figures each supporting a baluster turned pricket candlestick, polychrome and parcel gilt decoration(2) 58 cm high
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A pair of George II style giltwood mirrors, each pierced and carved with flower pods, berries and acanthus leaves, together with matching bedheads (3) the Bedhead 210 x 104 cm, the mirrors 70 x 135 cm
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An Italian painted chest of drawers, late 19th/early 20th century, the green faux-marble rectangular top with wood grain borders, above three drawers similarly painted, on tapered legs 133 cm wide 61.5 cm deep, 88 cm high
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A Victorian pietra dura mounted ebonised occasional table, Last quarter 19th century, the circular top inlaid with a central floral bouquet and border, raised on an ornate dragon and scroll decorated tripartite base 72 cm diameter, 81.5 cm high
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A pair of Italian Baroque style carved giltwood and faux-marble torcheres, 19th century, each with twelve gilded foliate scroll branches with central flaming torch surmount, a green faux-marble column with gilt foliate collars, supported on four acanthus leaf covered haunches terminating in lion paw feet, on a circular base and black square plinth with gilt decoration(2), each 230 cm high. Provenance: Rene Rivkin Collection, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted boulle marquetry bracket clock, second half 19th century, the relief cast dial with Roman numeral cartouches, time and strike movement, figural surmount depicting Minerva to the cushion topped case with scroll corners, applied with female terms and a striding griffin, supported on the backs of four griffin on a conforming shaped plinth terminating in cast feet 109 cm high
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An English oak side table, 18th century, of rectangular form with two sliding panels to the frieze, raised on chamfered square supports and cross stretchers 208 cm wide, 64 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A harlequin set of eight English oak dining chairs, 18th century and later, in the William and Mary style, comprising two carvers and six dining chairs, each with barley twist supports and a caned back and seat raised on turned supports and cross stretchers (8)
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Two Thai paintings, depicting scenes from the Vessantara Jataka, including figures in temples and pavilions and other of figures travelling in carriages pulled by elephants and deer, in exotic landscape settings, framed(2) 160 x 72 cm
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An English oval oak gate-leg dining table, early 18th century, oval, with drop sides and double swing gates, on turned legs 140 cm wide, 122 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A large Continental ebonized bracket clock, 19th century, a circular dial with applied Roman numerals, fine gilt metal embellishments throughout on graduated base, the triple fusee movement within an arched case, eight bell quarters, hour gong 70 cm high
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat, of shaped rectangular form the tooled green leather top above a frieze drawer and faux drawer to the reverse, raised on cabriole legs, applied and decorated throughout with gilt bronze masks, acanthus scrolls and sabots 170 cm wide, 89 cm deep, 77 cm high
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A Victorian walnut and marquetry games table, the lobed top with game piece compartments and an inlaid chequer board, raised on a quadripartite standard and out-swept legs 77 cm wide, 77 cm deep, 74 cm high
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An oak refectory table, late 19th century/early 20th century, the pale oak plank top, above a band frieze on four chamfered legs, supported on a cross stretcher base 216 cm wide 90 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A Tabriz carpet, first half 20th century, and a Heriz carpet, 20th century (2), the floral and scroll frieze with central medallion on a ground decorated with mythical animals, trees and foliage together with a Heriz carpet, 20th century, decorated with deep red and blue border and central over all geometric pattern of similar colouring throughout (2) 153 x 230 cm; 203 x 140 cm
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A pressed metal framed mirror, 19th century, of rectangular form 130 cm x 194 cm
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A French provincial giltwood mirror, 18th century, of rectangular form with ornate carved scrolls, berries and leaves throughout surmounted with a central pierced arrangement of acanthus leaves and flowers 108 x 69 cm
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A Flemish style ebonised and brass repousse mirror, late 19th century, of rectangular form with applied decoration 156 x 88 cm
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A French walnut elbow chair, 17th century, the shaped back and seat with original restored needlework upholstery, turned legs with scroll carved stretchers. Provenance: The Cornall Sale, Sotheby's Australia, Melbourne, 12 November 2003, lot 780. Private Collection, Sydney
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A brass carriage clock, French 19th century, of typical form with fitted case, strike repeat on gong, lever platform escapement 19 cm high
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A Fench ormolu mounted white marble striking portico clock, first half 19th century, 8 day silk suspension movement, countwheel strike on bell, the white enamel Arabic numeral dial signed 'Cartel a Paris' within a swagged drum-shaped case with foliate cresting suspended between two fluted pillars, on a beaded oval base raised on toupie feet
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An English oak bench, 19th century, of rectangular form with a cross stretcher base 142 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 48 cm high
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A pair of French Louis XV style painted giltwood settees, each with a shaped and carved back and arms, supported on cabriole legs, upholstered in deep red and stone coloured textured damask fabric, all filled with goose down, together with six similar upholstered embroided cushions 200 cm wide, 98 cm deep, 80 cm high
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A pair of Louis XVI style ormolu mounted rosewood and walnut Encoignures (2), each with a rouge marble top above a bow front door inlaid with a flowering urn within oval crossbanded border and further banded borders, enclosing a single shelf, the chamfered corners with mock fluted stiles, on bracket feet (2) 47 cm deep 93.3 cm high. Provenance: James R. Lawson, Sydney, 24 October 1944. Sir Percy Spender, Kcvo,K St J, KBE, Sydney. By descent John Spender, QC, Sydney
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A walnut veneered chest of drawers, 18th century and later, of small proportion quatre foil top with fine stringing inlay through out, above two short drawers and three long drawers on shaped feet 96 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 91 cm high
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A Tibetan internal panel/door, mid to late 19th century, the painted panel decorated with scrolling dragons on a deep red ground 179 x 82 cm
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