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Antiques & Interiors including Taxidermy and Wine — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:769
Sale Title:Antiques & Interiors including Taxidermy and WineLots with images:764
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:632
Date:21-Apr-2013
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A ceramic figure of a Chinese warrior with weapon 47 cm
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A crystal prism decorated with Japanese Reflecting pagoda with original presentation box, small chip 27 cm high
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Two fine Japanese carved ivory and timber boxes one of layered tubular form, profusely carved with diaper pattern, the other of reeded ivory sides, one with losses and split (2) 14 cm long & 14.5 cm long
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A Chinese opium pipe the pipe cylinder of bamboo, ivory mouthpiece and signed silver damper mount (some loss), Qing dynasty, 57 cm length
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A Chinese boxwood ruyi in the shape of lotus pot with reticulated Seeds and lotus leaf 35 cm long
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A hardwood opium pipe with silver metal mount decorated with bats and fish, jade and semi-precious stone embellishments 54 cm long
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A Chinese ink stone with character marks in fitted timber box with marks
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A Kunisada woodblock print
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Cross bow with wooden Darts in bamboo Quiver south East Asian, width 80 cm
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Two matching elephant Bells - round both heavily cast with clappers, 14 cm high
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A collection of elephant and water buffalo Bells [10] of varying shapes and sizes, well cast, highest 14 cm
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Opium pipe holder probably made from water buffalo hide, 47 cm length
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Chinese printed scroll of figures in landscape - artist Jian Jin copu with an Imperial seal
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A fine Chinese landscape scroll painting with Inscription and two artists signature
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A Chinese painted scroll depicting three distinguished men of various disciplines
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A commemorative Chinese scroll
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A box of Orientations and Gardening Magazines
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A Chinese vanity box stained brown with sliding mirror and single drawer, 31 cm length
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Travelling Chinese stand the sliding panel intricately carved with peacocks, vases and a figurative scene, 61 cm high
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A Chinese table chest, comprising of five drawers behind two swing doors, the top opening to reveal another storage section. 36 cm wide, 26 x 34 cm
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A Chinese wooden vanity box Incorporating a slide mirror and single drawer, 17 cm high
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Two Japanese decorative panels with a gold ground within a black border. 20th century a palette of green hues with kingfishers sitting on large lotus leaves. Painted on board. [2] Height 91 cm. Width 50.7 cm
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A four panel Japanese silk screen decorated with blossoms and birds signed with chops
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A Japanese four panel screen with lacquer frame with black silk & gold fabric on front reverse of paper. Provenance: A gentlemen who lived in Japan first half of 20th century. Height 100 cm, panels 66 cm
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An Indian painting on fabric
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A pair of late 19th century Chinese famille rose Joss stick holders converted to lamps both decorated with bright enamels, 19 cm high (sticks). Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's 24 cm high
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A pair of beautiful Chinese plaques decorated in bright enamels and housed in giltwood frames, 67 cm high
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A group of four Indo Persian miniatures in contemporary frames 20th century, each depicting typical scenes
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A pair of early 20th century Chinese oil lamps, later converted to electric, together with pagoda form shades (2)
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A group of four Indo Persian miniatures in contemporary frames 20th century, each depicting typical scenes
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A group of seven Indo Persian miniatures in contemporary frames 20th century, each depicting various scenes
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Two Chinese stands the top stone inlaid with abalone shell, widest 30 cm
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A silvered metal pipe stone set in glazed Shadow box, probably south East Asian, frame 69 cm wide
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A pair of 20th century blue & white porcelain lamp bases
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A Japanese wood block print of geisha with two seal stamps 13.5 x 9 cm
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A portfolio of Deogarh Thikana miniatures by Baketa and Chokha Harmony Art Foundation
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Four Chinese paintings, polychrome wash on paper, each signed, together with a Chinese framed painting(5) the watercolour and ink painting depicting various scenes of literati and peasants amongst a mountainous river landscape, signed with several seals and miniature calligraphy, probably Qing Dynasty, 44 cm x 21 cm, the group of four later, 27 cm x 24 cm
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Three woodblock prints by Hiroshige Ando 'A Willow-tree by the Gateway of Shimabara' 'Returning Sails to Yabase' and 'Oiso, one of the Takaido 53 stations' each 16 x 22.5 cm
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A Japanese woodblock print by HokUSAi Katsushika 'Onmayahashi Yori - the sunset view across the Ryogoku bridge' 16 x 22.5
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A Chinese oil on silk of an ancestor the woman wearing heavily folded red robes and phoenix adorned headdress, presented in giltwood glazed frame, image, 30 x 17 cm
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A Chinese oil on silk of a 16th century warrior Likely based on an earlier work, colourfully executed and presented in a glazed giltwood frame, image, 30 x 17 cm
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A pair of Chinese paintings, polychrome wash on paper, each signed (2) one depicting a residence before mountains, the other a tree lined step way, 27 x 23 cm
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A Japanese painting of a warrior, painted seated, with seal and character marks Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's 20 cm x 29
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A Japanese woodblock print by Asano Takeji 'Snow in Hiunkaku Nishihonganji temple - Kyoto 23 x 35 cm
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Two Batuan oil paintings
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A Japanese wood block print triptych of geisha watching a rooster fight 36 x 71 cm(14 x 28')
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A decorative needlework framed panel depicting a hawk in flight, frame 98 cm high
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A Japanese woodblock print old Kyto Pallace, circa 1920 - 1930
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A Japanese wooden block print, circa 1900 - 1912 birds
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A Japanese woodblock print of Mt Fuji 1920\s
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A decorative Asian panel depicting two water birds, 82 cm high
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A framed silk embroidered panel the motif depicting a basket with flowers, frame 87 cm high
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A Chinese yellow hardwood 'Drunken Lord's Chair' 'Zuiwengyi' with metal fittings. The upper section with three pierced cloud shaped panels topped with lotus shaped head rest, curved arms interlocking with the top of the back legs, grains resembling Huanghuali. Refer similar example formerly in the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, Renaissance, California, as illustrated on the front cover of Orientations magazine January 1992; and in the essay 'Additional Examples of Classical Chinese Furniture' by…
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Thai ceremonial umbrella
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A collection of carved wooden vase stands various sizes
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An unusual lacquer yoke form Beam, probably Burmese, each end terminating in carved foliage, 19th century, 144 cm high
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A Chinese bamboo form rose wood display rack 38 x 36 cm
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An interesting Japanese wood block carving tool set housed in a linen carry bag ( 16 pieces )
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A Japanese carved ivory seal surmounted by a rat and with stained engraving of blossom and birds to one side, the other with scholar seated in mountain scape, both with text 6.5 cm
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A set of thirteen Chinese porcelain spoons all brightly enamelled, 14 cm length. Provenance: Private Sydney collector
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A carved Indian architectural fragment depicting a figure with pointing bow, possibly Krishna, 17th/18th century, 51 cm high
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A Chinese porcelain tea bowl of Nonya type, decorated with colourful enamels, Qing Dynasty, 4 cm high
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A group of three Chinese hand painted Scrolls two in wash with figurative scenes, both signed, the other with birds and calligraphy, also signed, together with three scroll rollers, longest 116 cm
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A small Chinese Birdcage Partially enamelled, a porcelain bird feeder within, 26 cm high
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A Bonkei and Bonseki tray Landscaping set
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A pair of tall green metal candle sticks
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Three carved and hand painted decorative face masks
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A gilt Buddha face wall hanging together with musician figure
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A collection of six assorted Indonesian ceramic wall masks
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A collection of eight assorted Indonesian and other decorative wall masks
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A glass bowl of souvenir Matches from all over the world including Hong Kong
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Two Burmese Kalaga wall Hangings both couched with figures, and separately an elephant and a horse, the paste, beads and sequins generously applied, 129 cm wide
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A pair of reproduction terracotta warriors Tallest 56 cm high
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A pair of Chinese blue and white barrel garden seat, with pierced 'Chou' panels and painted with peonies, bamboo, lotus, willow and birds 43.5 cm
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A modern Satsuma style porcelain lamp base and shade 62 cm high inc shade
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A large pair of Chinese blue & white porcelain jardiniere on timber stands 20th century and with six character mark 47 cm diam
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A blue & white porcelain umbrella stand 46.5 cm high
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A pair of Chinese blue & white porcelain lamp bases with shades, late 20th century 40 cm high (not inc shades)
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A Chinese blue & white part dinner service, together with serving bowl & cover, platter and bowl
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A Chinese brass bound food bucket & cover 39 cm high, 46 cm diam
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A teak Chinese coffee table fabulously decorated in gilt and faux gem stones 122 x 64 cm
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Two gilt and faux gem stone decorated semi circular decorative panels, each 120 x 60 cm
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A highly decorative Indonesian house shrine on pedestal in gilt and red decoration, complete with electric lighting 81 x 106 x 200 cm
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A large gilt timber and highly decorated kneeling Buddha 35 x 45 x 102 cm
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A large gilt timber and highly decorated kneeling Buddha 31 x 28 x 83 cm
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A timber gilt and highly decorated seated Buddha 50 x 36 x 57 cm
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Two pairs of graduated faux elephant tusks on gilt and highly decorated bases Tallest 102 cm
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A large Asian home shrine complete with lighting, drawers, and small portable shrine 69 x 43 x 210 cm
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Two bamboo Ladders 175 cm high
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A quantity of assorted hardwood stands for plates, bowls, vases etc
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Ai Xuan (b.1947) in the style of Minority peasant girl c.1980 oil on canvas with signature lower right 121 x 91 cm
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A rare Chinese black lacquer rectangular folding table inlaid with mother of pearl, the underside in red. Qing dynasty the floating panel top inlaid with coloured soapstones, a flock of eight red crested cranes, some flying others standing in a pine forest. Condition: very good. Length 92 cm. Width 50 cm. Height 47 cm
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A collection of decorative objects [16], including twelve south East asian gilded votive figres, small lobed pot, carved wooden snuff bottle,wooden cow bell,and a Chinese wooden stand, ( 16 )
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A box framed Chinese childs collar
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Chinese school, watercolour on paper, depicting children at play, 96 x 49 cm
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Dom Perignon 1985 in presentation box
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Penfolds Grange 1995 - one bottle
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Henschke Hill of Grace 1998 - one bottle in timber box
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Penfolds Grange 1990 - one bottle
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Henschke Hill of Grace 1998 - one bottle
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