Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

July Art and Antiques Auction, including the Doug & Joy Redmond Collection Part 2 — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:797
Sale Title:July Art and Antiques Auction, including the Doug & Joy Redmond Collection Part 2Lots with images:237
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:585
Date:16-Jul-2013
***
An unusual Iranian Shiraz carpet decorated with 'chandelier' style floral medallions and broad leafy meander borders in tones of sage and olive green. 250 x 165 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Persian Caucasian hand knotted wool on cotton rug, the plain field with three octagonal guls with latch hook borders on a plain soft red field, the triple border guards with repeating small guls. 171 x 122 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Persian Caucasian hand knotted all wool rug, the lozenge form field with central rectangular panel with repeating tree of life stylised motifs, pendant designs decorate each end on a pale ground, fine repeating zig-zag panels to the spandrels, triple border guards, tones of red, green, various blues and other tones. 167 x 129 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Persian Baluchi all wool rug, the field entirely decorated with five rows of repeating guls in a trellis type pattern, the dominant border guard with a repeating stylised palmette type design, traditional tones of deep red and indigo highlighted with ivory. 170 x 90 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Persian hand knotted Baluchi runner, decorated with bold geometric floral motifs, five border guards with central wide geometric guard in colours of rich dark red, dark blue, pale ochre and old ivory. 115 x 290 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large good quality hand knotted Afghan Turkoman tribal carpet, the field decorated with three rows of large octagons, multiple narrow border guards in colours of rich dark red and dark blue. 300 x 200 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large Turkoman hand knotted carpet, wool pile on cotton weft warp, decorated with large 'elephant foot' guls in black on a red ground, framed by multiple borders. 240 x 160 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Afghan Turkoman runner, decorated entirely with two rows of octagonal guls and a central row of cruciform motifs in black and ivory on a rich red ground. 400 x 80 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large good quality hand knotted Afghan tribal rug, the field decorated with five rows of large elephant's foot motifs, multiple narrow border guards, in traditional colours of rich dark red, deep ochre, dark blue and old ivory. 300 x 200 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Afghan Andkhoi runner of exceptional length, hand knotted wool pile on cotton weft and warp, the field decorated with a repeat pattern of medallions incorporating stylised floral designs alternating with stylised leaf designs, framed by a geometric cruciform and leaf border. 600 x 80 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Afghan Andkhoi carpet, wool pile on cotton weft and warp, decorated in a traditional manner with floral motifs in dark blue and ivory on a rich red ground. 350 x 250 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An antique Persian Malayer hand knotted carpet, incorporating the signature of the maker and Islamic date woven into the field; Vali Allah Mohammadi, 1327; the field decorated with a pendanted medallion incorporating expanded herati motifs framed by multiple scattered boteh motifs on an indigo ground, the field's borders with a serrated outline framed by three principal borders, the largest incorporating a stylised geometric meander border, the smaller borders of conjoined floral motifs. 217 x 123 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A kelim covered stool, the top with repeating diamond form medallions. 50 x 50 x 43 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian white alabaster column stand, turned and spiral twist design with baluster stem, octagonal base and flat plinth top. Height 98 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian mahogany ship's toilet seat with elaborate wrought iron supports, brass hinges and fittings and original brass plate 'toilet'. Length from front to back 58 cm, height 55 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A modern Victorian style rocking horse, glossy black and dapple grey, brown leather saddle and bridle, horse hair tail and mane, brass fittings and stirrups. Length 150 cm, height 125 cm
***
***
***
A carved wooden horse and metal child's trike, the metal spoked wheels with metal clad wooden rims, decorative scrolling mount from the rear axel to the rearing horse, pedals to the front, handle bars to the top. Rust evident
***
***
N/A
***
A large decorative metal aviary of traditional Victorian form, the small arching doors with ornate metal plaques, cream painted finish. 117 x 5410 x1900
***
***
N/A
***
An old wooden painted extension ladder, with two layers of old green paint. Height 137 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian period mahogany campaign writing slope with brass recessed side handles and fitted interior - supported on later Southland beech stand with four tall cabriole legs and pad feet. 51 x 26 x 850 tall
***
***
N/A
***
A rare fine quality Regency period mahogany adjustable reading table, the oblong top with sloping reading platform and pen tray on turned column support (height adjustable) and an elegant quadrupod base with original brass casters, the internal leg of extended length in order to give firm support. Length 76 cm, width 34 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Georgian mahogany fall front bureau, the base with four full width graduated drawers, the interior fitted with small drawers and pigeon holes, oval brass handles, brass keyhole escutcheons and bracket feet. 90 x 48 x 16 cm
***
***
***
A bundle of approximately 30 leaves of matched kauri veneer, each approx. 260 x 23 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A bundle of approximately 30 leaves of matched kauri veneer, each approx. 260 x 23 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A New Zealand colonial stained kauri grandfather open armchair, the exposed frame with scrolling arms, turned front legs, white porcelain casters, green velvet upholstery with padded arms and buttoned back, complete with conforming later stool
***
***
N/A
***
A good N.Z. kauri and mottled kauri tall cabinet/chest, the two mottled kauri panelled doors with rewarewa mouldings on a chest base with mottled kauri drawers including two half width and two full width all with brass recessed military type handles, brass recessed handle to the top, plinth base, the shaped pediment of mottled kauri. 126 x 47 x 213 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chapman Taylor rimu dresser of traditional adzed design, the base with two drawers and two panelled cupboard doors, the top section with panelled back, two open shelves and 12 original wrought iron cup hooks. Some surface marks. With incised Sagittarius mark. 108 x 44 x 74 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chapman Taylor rimu gate leg table of circular shape, traditional adzed design with barley twist column supports and a well proportioned plinth base. Diameter when extended 127 cm, height 760; together with six matching dining chairs - four singles and a pair of carvers - with studded tan leather seats. All with the incised Sagittarius mark
***
***
***
A N.Z. colonial kauri chaise longue with ornate carved decoration, spindle back, turned legs with original brown china casters and pale pink watered silk covers. Some marks
***
***
N/A
***
A small New Zealand colonial kauri dressing table with single bevelled swing mirror, two small jewellery drawers and bobbin turned column supports, stretcher base. 94 x 40 x 154 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good William IV mahogany linen press, the top section with two dome panelled cupboard doors flanked by plain cylindrical columns with carved capitals enclosing four linen slide drawers, stepped and ogee pediment, the flat front chest base with two short and two long drawers with turned bun handles, plinth base. 124 x 59 x 215 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian period mahogany linen press of attractive small proportions, the base with two drawers above two full width drawers, the top section with twin panelled cupboard doors and three internal sliding shelves, oval brass handles, plinth pediment and base. 107 x 58 x 202 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, the tall bookcase back with two gothic glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with secretaire drawer fitted with satin strung small drawers and pigeon holes, turned ebony bun handles, all above two panelled doors raised on a plinth base, some later repairs. 102 x 49.5 x 257 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A George III oak fall front bureau, the crossbanded fall enclosing a fitted interior with baize lined writing surface all above four cross banded graduated drawers, shaped back plate swing handles and escutcheons, bracket feet. 101 x 53.5 x 110 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large circular Regency period rosewood tilt-top dining table with highly figured veneers, the fluted pedestal support with acanthus leaf carving, the triangular concave platform base has original brass casters. Some attention required. Diameter 133 cm, height 74 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Regency flame mahogany Pembroke table, matched flame veneers to the top, single frieze drawer with ormolu mounts and ring handles, raised on square section tapered legs. 120 x 66 x 66 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian oak side table, rectangular shape with 'temple' back, two drawers in the frieze, each with a flowerhead rondel carving, raised on bobbin turned legs. 122 x 47 x 93 cm
***
***
***
A Victorian walnut extension dining table with two leaves, the crank action extending to seat 8 to 10 people, moulded edge, turned legs terminating in brass and black porcelain casters. 244.5 x 116 x 76 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good early Victorian rosewood oval loo table, rib moulded encircling apron to the tilt-top raised on a turned and carved baluster column with three carved scrolling legs. 140 x 103 x 75.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of vintage wingback armchairs of Georgian style with short tapering reeded square section front legs, stretcher bases and studded reddish/orange vinyl buttoned covers and fitted loose cushions
***
***
N/A
***
A wingback armchair of Georgian style with square section front legs and deep buttoned, studded brown leather covers and fitted cushion
***
***
***
A pair of Edwardian period mahogany spindle back armchairs with turned front legs, original brown china casters and corded, button backed, deep salmon pink velvet colours
***
***
N/A
***
A set of six oak Jacobean Revival dining chairs, four singles and a pair of elbow chairs, carved and pierced decoration, turban fluted front legs, stretcher bases and studded brown leather seats. Made in Belgium
***
***
N/A
***
A William IV carved mahogany shell backed hall chair in the manner of Gillows, the scallop-shelled and scrolling back with brass top handle, flared panelled solid seat, lobed and turned front legs
***
***
***
Four Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs, the backs with an unusual solid curving top and scrolling decoration, upholstered in old green velvet, restrained decoration to front legs. Require some attention
***
***
N/A
***
A small 19th century scrubbed pine chest of three graduated full width drawers, plain country style with wood handles and short turned feet. 88 x 42 x 86 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A George III mahogany flat front chest of two short over three full width graduated drawers, pierced and shaped brass plate back handles, cockbeaded detail, shaped bracket feet, Belfast maker or retailer's label to interior. 1089.5 x 52 x 108 cm
***
***
***
A large Victorian period mahogany chest of five drawers, two across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, rounded front edges, turned wood handles with mother-of-pearl inlay, moulded top edge and plinth base with short turned legs. 123 x 57 x 133 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good quality 18th century English mahogany chest of six drawers, three across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, restrained boxwood stringing, circular brass lion's head handles and bracket feet with shaped aprons between. With key. Some attention required
***
***
N/A
***
A vintage stripped pine cupboard, with three glazed doors and two serpentine shaped shelves. 123 x 30 x 94 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mahogany flat front chest of two short over three long graduated drawers, fine crossbanded and satinwood strung inlay, original swing handle, platform base. 107 x 50.5 x 104.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian flame mahogany flat front chest of two short over three long graduated drawers, cockbeaded detail, bun handles, turned feet. 116 x 51 x 117 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Georgian oak dresser top, the sides with two small cupboards and two shelves, the centre with three shelves. Scalloped decoration to top with a plain pediment. 136 x 23 x 118 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good Georgian period oak bowfront hanging corner cabinet of plain design, the two doors with brass hinges and bone keyhole escutcheon, the top with dentil moulding, the painted interior with two shelves. 66 x 43 x 96 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival two door cupboard, of plain design with restrained boxwood stringing, ornamental brass hinges, the interior with a single shelf, raised on bracket feet. 117 x 56 x 130 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian period mahogany Sheraton Revival standing corner cabinet, of attractive small proportions standing on three legs, banded inlay, single glazed door and two internal shelves. 58 x 37 x 164 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good 18th century English cross banded oak country corner cabinet with a single glazed door, one drawer and two dummy drawers in base, two original shelves, stepped pediment. With key. 114 x 80 x 44 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Georgian mahogany corner cupboard, plain glazed door, three painted shelves to the interior. 68 x 100 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian rosewood chiffonier, the arched mirrored back with carved detail, the white mottled marble serpentine top above the two doors each with an oval mirrored panel, conforming serpentine plinth base, the chamfered corners with fruit and leaf applied carved detail. 122 x 40 x 145 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A mid-20th century British walnut sideboard by Harris Lebus, inverse breakfront style with two cupboards flanking three drawers, raised on tapering splay legs. 124 x 53 x 90 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A small Regency period circular tilt-top supper table, plain top with moulded edge, supported on a tapering octagonal pedestal with platform base. Diameter 88 cm, height 73 cm, some surface marks
***
***
N/A
***
A classical modern tall mahogany bookcase with six adjustable shelves, plain pediment and plinth base, rimu tongue and groove back, good dark colour and polish. 103 x 224 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large French Art Deco oak compartment sideboard, the central mirror back section with bevel edge and carved fruit and leaf pediment, two frieze drawers above two stepped panel doors, all flanked by two tall cupboards each with a single full length door with three bevel glazed panels above a conforming carved panel and three long panels below, brass fittings, shelved interior. 245 x 71.5 x 200 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A French walnut armoire with a large single bevelled mirrored door, full column mouldings either side, carved, panelled base, ornate pediment and short turned feet. The interior with a single drawer in base and wooden rail. 130 x 490 by 230 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A French walnut cabinet on stand, the top section with three bevelled glass doors, internal shelves and two small drawers, the base section with three small glass fronted shelves, six tall turned and fluted legs and platform base. It has an ornate pediment and stands on short turned feet. 127 x 46 x 220 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An ornate French walnut double bed, decorated with classical motifs including turned and fluted columns, laurel leaves and shell motifs, full turned and fluted column mouldings either side, a dentil moulding beneath the ornate spindled pediment and deep wood panelled sides. Width 156 cm, length 230 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large solid rimu dining table of French country style, the plain oblong top of pegged tapering square section legs with a short apron running beneath the top edge. 220 x 100 x 78 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Five matching French style giltwood open elbow chairs of Louis XVI style with cartouche backs, turned and fluted front legs and studded brocade covers. Require re-upholstery
***
***
***
A 19th century Continental walnut campaign table, lockable folding legs, extendable mechanism, extra leaves absent. When closed measures 150 x 1190. Some attention required
***
***
N/A
***
A small 19th century Dutch walnut marquetry single chair with arched back, turned front legs and drop-in seat, profusely inlaid with swans, flowers, leaves and classical motifs. Cover worn
***
***
***
A set of Scandinavian pine dining chairs by Borg Morgenson, each with seagrass woven seats
***
***
N/A
***
An antique Swedish marriage chest, painted with faux wood grain finish, the lid also painted with florals and leaves, the front with initials and dated 1842, decorative metalwork to the front corners and sides, iron handles to each side. 81 x 51 x 40 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A vintage American Federal style secretaire a'abbatant of slender design on a turned stretcher base - the entire cabinet in tooled brown leather, the interior fitted with pigeon holes and small drawers. 66 x 14 x 127 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An American reproduction timber framed 'Pompeii' chair, with upholstered seat with six cushions and upholstered bar back, the arm supports with wrythen twist carving
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of American wingback armchairs of Georgian style with cabriole front legs, shell motifs with ball and claw feet - self patterned red brocade covers and loose feather filled cushions, Brewster & Stroud, Ohio. One chair with slight discolouration
***
***
***
A pair of contemporary display cabinets in the Biedermeier style, American made, pale timber veneered, each of rectangular section surmounted by a triangular pediment incorporating a circular panel of figured veneers which bisects the upper edge of the two frameless glass doors, the interior with three adjustable glass shelves, mirror backed, with down-lights in the pediment. 110 volt with transformer. 92.5 x 41 x 215 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large modern Chinese terracotta buried army figure, modelled life-size, in full battle dress with studded armour plates, dark grey glaze with an umber dust finish. Height 200 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A brass and cream enamel painted half tester double bed of ornate Victorian style with iron rails. Width 138 cm, length 198 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good Chinese teak opium table, plain oblong top rolling under at each end, the carved bamboo style legs with ornate carved and pierced aprons between. 130 x 39 x 39 cm
***
***
***
A pair of Chinese rosewood folding campaign (hunting) chairs, the bow back with Chinese motifs, the folding seat with a woven rope seat and with similar motifs carved to the front rail, the various joints and unions strengthened with decorative metal strapping, same metal strapping to footrest. 80 x 77 x 108 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A massive Chinese famille rose baluster temple jar, richly enamelled and gilded with scenes of figures, flowers, birds, etc. Double foo dog handles highlighted in gilt issue from the neck and salamanders raised in high relief entwine around the shoulder, raised on hard wood stand. Height overall 122 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Tibetan cabinet, the interior with two shelves, the front panels and doors painted with trailing wild flowers in pinks, reds and greens, weathered paint finish. 120 x 45 x 102 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese elm wedding bench, rectangular with low back with calligraphic inscription along its length, cylindrical arms of staved construction, the fronts of each with lily pads and other foliage, raised on square section legs with a carved frieze between. 183.5 x 60 x 69 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good mid-19th century Chinese bench-top apothecary chest, the two folding sections with over 100 drawers, most with original labels of various medicinal herbs, entirely constructed of paulownia, two hinged sections opening to reveal the drawers, exterior circular lock plate. 84 x 21.5 x 645 when open. Note: traditionally used by itinerant Chinese herbal practitioners giving medicinal cures around the Ansei period (1854)
***
***
***
An early 20th century Japanese kimono tansu chest, constructed of solid keyaki, the top section with two full width drawers above a full width drawer, shorter drawer and a small cupboard enclosing two drawers, decorative cut, embossed and engraved metal fittings with fans, parasols, florals and scrolls, swing handles. 115 x 45.5 x 93 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good early 20th century small proportion Japanese tansu chest, two sections in solid paulownia, four full width drawers with patinated copper handles, escutcheons and corner fittings, original handles to the sides. Complete with key. 91 x 42 x 96.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An ottoman Empire (1299-1908) marble garden urn, the large reeded urn of traditional form, with age cracks and pitting, hole to the centre. 68 x 28 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Roman marble Echinus, with chipping and weathering appropriate to its age - the echinus is the piece that sits on top of the decorative capital of the column. Diameter 63 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Roman marble fountain bowl, round with three decorative lugs to the front, the back with the hollowed out square for the water flow, pitting and chipping appropriate to its age. 62 x 20 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A late 19th century oak framed mirror, the frame of carved scrolls and leaf motifs. 56 x 79 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large modern Victorian style wall mirror, the bevelled mirror framed in a highly ornate gilded plaster and wood frame. 133 x 108 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large modern Victorian style mirror, similar to above
***
***
N/A
***
A large modern Victorian style wall mirror, the bevelled glass in a highly ornate gilded wood and plaster frame decorated with Art Nouveau style motifs. 144 x 113 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Victorian style light fittings, the green bell form shades with etched leaves and flowers, fitted with a metal band and hooks for hanging from chains, complete with a matching glass top. 22 x 34 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A vintage Art Deco cloud glass table lamp, the trumpet form base and matching shade in amber with included banded stripes, chrome fittings, original old cord, Bakelite switch and plug. 21 x 41 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Copeland Spode white china based table lamp, the base modelled as a figure of a young woman emblematic of summer, she stands upon a plinth base abundant with leaves. Some faults. Height (excluding shade) 37.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A rococo gilt metal ten scrolling branch large chandelier, the stepped circular boss to the base with pineapple finial supporting ten acanthus leaf decorated scrolling arms, each with a single light, the triple wrythen conforming column with further leaf decoration to the top and rows. Diameter 80 cm, height 70 cm
***
***
N/A