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August Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:641
Sale Title:August Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:177
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:431
Date:13-Aug-2013
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A Victorian walnut framed double ended chaise longue, the higher right hand side with buttoned back, the left hand side with a low rolled arm, between them a section of carved and pierced decorative woodwork, the chaise front of serpentine shape, the arms with exposed carved timber fronts raised on cabriole legs. Upholstered in salmon velvet.
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A set of six William IV mahogany carved dining chairs, the curved rail backs with restrained scroll and gadroon detail above a shorter scrolling rail, tapered reeded back supports, turned and lobed front legs. Upholstered in a floral Regency stripe.
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A Victorian mahogany carved hall chair, the fancy shield back with scroll pediment, flat flared form seat, carved and turned front legs.
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A set of eight contemporary country style ladder back dining chairs, the plain cylindrical supports with five graduated shaped rails, rush seats, restrained turned front legs and matching stretcher.
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A good set of four late Victorian mahogany dining chairs, the red self-patterned velvet upholstered backs and seats with studded detail, chamfered edges, turned, carved and fluted front legs terminating in brown porcelain casters.
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A set of four Edwardian period Georgian Revival mahogany Hepplewhite dining chairs with broad pierced splats, shaped drop-in seats, square section legs, chamfered on the inside and stretcher bases. Maker's label Chas. Walker & Sons Ltd, Harrogate. Seats ready for upholstery.
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A late 19th century French oak bedside cupboard, the marble top above single panel frieze drawer and cupboard door, both with turned knobs, turned legs, the lower shelf with parquetry inlay. 40 x 40 x 84 cm
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A contemporary French Louis style serpentine chest of four full width drawers, each carved with a leaf scroll panel to the centre, other panelled detail, the scrolling legs with further conforming carving, white painted finish. 99 x 52 x 98 cm
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A pair of early 20th century French wingback armchairs of good small proportions, the back top with narrow rolled section, flared tapered rolled arm supports, carved oak legs and serpentine cross stretcher, black leatherette upholstery, loose cushions, copper studded detail. Small repair required to one leg.
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A 19th century French chestnut framed high back armchair, the scrolling arms conforming to the scroll legged base, each leg united by curved stretchers, upholstered in green and ivory brocade, patterned with fantastical beasts amongst flowers.
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A contemporary antique French style dresser base, the negative detail panelled top with rounded edge and two frieze drawers raised on restrained turned and fluted legs with full width lower shelf, raised on six short swollen legs, good dark colour and patina. 198.5 x 60 x 85 cm
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A pair of gilt elbow chairs of French Louis XV style, leaf, floral and shell decoration to the frames, open arms, upholstered shaped back and seat in trailing vine brocade. Minor faults.
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A set of six modern French, antique style ladderback dining chairs, the shaped supports with three shaped rails, the top with carved detail, recessed rushed seats, restrained scroll legs and turned cross stretchers.
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A pair of vintage French Louis style highly decorative open armchairs, the frames entirely carved and gilded in scrolls, leaves and florals, upholstered with calico ticking to back, arms and feet ready for upholstery.
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A pair of 19th century French 'Restauration' period armchairs, with plain restrained scrolling frame, upholstered in chocolate, caramel and cream contemporary fabric. 5 x 60 x 4 cm
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A c.1885 German hand painted large pine trunk, the front with a painted shield panel, named and dated 1885 flanked by two arch topped painted panels including flowering plants, further painted detail, hinged lid and bracket feet. 132 x 59 x 57.5 cm
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A 19th century Scandinavian painted marriage chest, the distressed green painted ground highlighted with an ochre frame, two floral painted panels decorate the front and sides, large iron swing handles, raised on compressed bun feet. 114 x 63 x 74.5 cm
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A 19th century Scandinavian faux wood grain painted bookcase sideboard, the flared pediment above two panelled doors enclosing two fitted shelves, the base with two ogee drawers with iron ring handles above two panelled doors enclosing one fitted shelf, the platform base raised on bracket feet. 138.5 x 48 x 234 cm
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An antique Spanish Oregon pine refectory dining table, the thick plank top raised on four restrained scrolling legs with conforming stretchers and decorative scrolling iron stretchers. 175 x 69.5 x 74.5 cm
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A large contemporary coffee table modelled to replicate a vintage travelling trunk with leather strapping, metal caps and binding, all other surfaces with a 'simulated distressed canvas' finish, the upper half with clasps and hinges as a trunk, the lower half with three drawers opening side to side. 138 x 91 x 42 cm
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A Continental walnut two stage cabinet with profuse carved decoration of leaves, flowers and scrolls in the classical manner, the top section with a central panelled glazed door, two cupboard doors, turned and spiral fluted column mouldings and a row of small spindles, the base section with two drawers, two cupboard doors and similar turned and spiral fluted column mouldings - the open section between the top and the base supported on turned baluster columns. 135 x 60 x 230 cm
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A 1951 Francis-Barnett 'Merlin' 122cc motorcycle, one of Francis-Barnett's first post-war offerings was the Model 51 Merlin. Introduced in 1946, the latter was powered by the 122cc Villiers 9D twin-port engine, which went into a rigid frame equipped with a girder front fork. A handsome and well-equipped lightweight, the Merlin came with a speedometer and direct lighting as standard, while a particularly neat touch was the oil tank- complete with petrol mix measure - attached to the rear chain stays.…
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A large old Chinese wedding trunk, narrow tall rectangular form, the ochre ground painted front with vacant circular cartouche, geometric scroll clouds in blue highlight the top band, all framed by a repeating geometric and floral decorated band, ebonised hinged top and sides, shaped frieze and bracket feet. 156 x 41.5 x 83 cm
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A modern Chinese mahogany nest of four tables, rectangular form, panelled tops with negative detail, ribbed framed edging to the frieze and legs, stretched supports. The largest 51 x 38 x 66 cm
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A modern Chinese rosewood nest of four tables, rectangular form, negative detail panelled tops, scrolling floral and bird decorated frieze, rib detail to the legs, stretched bases. 51 x 35.5 x 66 cm
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A large old Chinese elm side table, rectangular form, panelled top, four short frieze drawers with iron ring handles, bracket supports, the square section legs with rounded outer corner. 188 x 81 x 84.5 cm
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A silver plate table lamp, in the form of a Corinthian column on a square stepped base with original cord and light fitting, no shade.
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A Victorian kerosene lamp, the ornate four footed metal base with an inverted baluster glass stand, painted with purple and pink flowers and green leaves, the brass oil reservoir with etched glass shade and chimney. Height 68 cm
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A stylish modern figural table lamp of Art Deco style, the young naked woman with pewter coloured finish standing with arms outstretched supporting a spherical crackled glass lampshade. Height 73 cm
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A Victorian gilt overmantel mirror, the mildly domed top frame highlighted with fernleaf mouldings, original glass. 91 x 125 cm
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A Victorian gilt framed French style large wall mirror, tall rectangular form, scroll and trellis panelled designs, stepped ornate scroll pediment, later regilded. 122.5 x 77 cm
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A Venetian five branch chandelier, in clear glass with bell shaped shades on arched branches with upright and arching glass feathers alternating in the interstices. Height 500, diameter 60 cm
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A vintage Arts & Crafts brass light fitting, the three glass hand painted shades with original brass galleries, suspended from a large round brass rose, in turn suspended by three chains from a conforming smaller brass rose. Diameter 30 cm
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A French ormolu ceiling light, the frosted glass bowl in a gilded brass floral frame with three triple light branches each with frosted glass shade, three decorative gilded brass arms attach to the ceiling rose, 68 x 70 cm
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A vintage large brass Dutch chandelier, the baluster column with a large spherical ball to the base, three scroll arms each with an electric sconce fitting, other decorative scrolls emanate from two central rings. Height 73 cm Approx. diameter 60 cm
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A 19th century plaster gilt framed girondelle mirror, the oval glass with an egg and fruiting vine moulding framed by a cavetto and bead edging, surmounted by a trophy shield flanked by laurel and acanthus leaf scrolls, the triple candle holders embellished with further acanthus leaves above a frieze incorporating further neoclassical design elements. 93 x 55 cm
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A mid-20th century five branch gilt, brass and crystal chandelier, the pressed glass sconces with conforming swags highlighted with cobalt blue drops. Diameter 500, height 30 cm
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A mid/late 20th century nine branch metal and crystal chandelier, the short baluster top column with overhanging pressed glass drops from a waterfall type fitting, the plain curved short and long arms each to an electric sconce with multi-diamond decorated ball fittings, various swags and amethyst drop highlights. Diameter 700, height 60 cm
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A pair of mid-20th century eight branch 12 light crystal chandelier, central baluster column above the domed fitting from which the arms issue, festooned with Facet cut drops and swags. Diameter 60 cm Height 38 cm
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An 18 light mid-20th century cut crystal chandelier, the baluster central column above the domed fitting from which 12 arms issue, each alternating arm with a further top short branch to an electric sconce, festooned with facet pressed glass drops and swags. Diameter 600, height 45 cm
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A good early 20th century French crystal large basket chandelier, the basket form base and long tapered top entirely festooned with rows of graduated facet cut crystal balls supported from two gilt metal bands highlighted with ribbon bows enclosing the white metal internal supports including three lights to the base, a further three lights to the top, the gilt metal domed base with suspended facet balls framed by cut crystal drops, all suspended from a gilt metal acanthus leaf rose. Diameter 50 cm, height…
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