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November Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:816
Sale Title:November Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:159
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:604
Date:4-Nov-2014
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An Afghan Andkoi runner, the length decorated with four medallions outlined by stylised florals on a deep red field, framed by multiple borders. 300 cm x 80 cm
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An Afghan Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with three rows of eight guls divided by secondary guls framed by multiple borders with geometric patterns; rich red, midnight blue and ivory tones. 200 cm x 150 cm
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An Iranian Kashan carpet, the field decorated with a central medallion and pendant on a curvilinear floral field, the quadrants repeating the elements of the medallion; framed by a stylised floral meander border and with a signature panel to one end. 200 cm x 131 cm
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An Iranian Zanjan silk pile carpet, the field decorated with a profusion of flowering tendrils. 210 cm x 150 cm
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An Iranian Tabriz carpet, the ivory field decorated with a central medallion with pendants flanked at either end with vases from which issue flowering and leafy stems, incorporating an unusual golden tone as well as bleu-celeste and cherry red; framed by a principal border incorporating sections of flowering sprigs. 204 cm x 140 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi hand knotted carpet, the rich cherry red field decorated with multiple star shaped medallions and with flowerhead outlines, framed by multiple narrow borders including stylised geometric patterns and rosette flowerheads. 300 cm x 200 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi hand knotted runner, of fine lustrous wool, the field decorated with multiple medallions framed by various geometric outlines and scattered rosettes, framed by a stylised cruciform and flower border. 600 cm x 80 cm
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A quality finely turned mahogany music Canterbury, the three section compartment top with rail and spindle framing, the platform base raised on turned legs with brass casters, knob finials. 50 cm x 34.5 cm x 51.5 cm
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An old wooden well bucket, the staved walls bound with wrought iron rings and the handle similarly strengthened with iron strapping. Diameter 34 cm
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A 19th century mahogany column washstand, modelled as a section of a fluted column, the top inset with a marble circular panel, raised from an octagonal plinth base; a section of the column opens as a concealed door to reveal a shelved interior. Height 72 cm, diameter 37.5 cm
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An old Rajasthani coffer, sheet metal clad, the slightly domed hinged lid with steel, the sides and fascia with worked sheet brass, divided into sections and patterned with various animals; raised on metal bound wooden wheels. 90 cm x 45 cm x 65 cm
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An old Island hardwood trunk, ornately panel and border inlaid with mother-of-pearl pieces, repeating shark's tooth and floral designs, other scrolling linial carving within the panels. 85 cm x 43 cm x 43 cm
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An Edwardian oak jardiniere stand, the coopered, brass bound jardiniere raised on three slender cabriole legs united by a triangular lower platform. Height 92 cm
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A small proportioned vintage oak umbrella/stick stand, the upper divided section raised on barley twist supports from a platform set with a painted tin pan. 55 cm x 29 cm x 76 cm
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A Baltic pine turned torchere, the slender baluster knopped column with circular capital raised from a tri-form base. Height 129 cm, diameter 26.5 cm
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A George III bedside cabinet/commode, the shaped upstand tray top with three open handles, fine geometric diamond inlaid Tunbridge ware full front panel above two false drawers as a single slide. 51.5 cm x 45.5 cm x 72.5 cm
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A George III mahogany bedside table/commode, the upstand tray top with three cut-away handles, the two doors above a single sliding commode section. Minor attention required. 43 cm x 51 cm x 72.5 cm
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An early 20th century oak tall narrow multi-drawer filing/collector's cabinet, the tambour roll sliding down to reveal the ten drawers, panelled sides, adjustable tilt-top, the platform base raised on casters. 48.5 cm x 45 cm x 121.5 cm
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A William IV yew wood wine table, the octagonal top raised on a tapering gun barrel and baluster ring turned column issuing from a triform base raised on substantial cylinder feet. Top partly distressed. Diameter 63 cm, height 77 cm
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A William IV mahogany and walnut occasional table, the top configured as a panel of decorative 'book-matched' veneers within a picture frame border later fixed to a work table base with a tapering column issuing from a triform plinth raised on squat circular bun feet. 47.5 cm x 37.5 cm x 75.5 cm
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A Victorian walnut kneehole pedestal desk, the rectangular top with tooled green leather insert above three frieze drawers, raised on twin pedestals each with three drawers, platform base, brown porcelain casters, captured ring handles. 123 cm x 61 cm x 60.5 cm
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A 19th century country oak side table, the rectangular top with curved front corners, a single frieze drawer with brass swing handle, raised on internal chamfered square section legs. 76.5 cm x 51.5 cm x 75 cm
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A colonial kauri kneehole desk, with cupboard and half drawer to both sides, with mottled kauri veneer front, the kneehole cavity with finial gallery. 120 cm x 48 cm x 77 cm
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A Victorian mahogany twin pedestal kneehole desk, the rectangular thumb moulded edge top with a green tooled leather insert, showing some age, three frieze drawers raised on the two pedestals, each of three graduated drawers, plinth base, some attention required. Provenance: Ex. the estate of Mrs Owen Rainger, Auckland. 153 cm x 76.5 cm x 73 cm
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A George III oak fall front bureau, mahogany crossbanded fall front and four full width drawers, the fitted interior with an oval Sheraton inlaid panelled door, various drawers and open compartments, pull-out slides for the flap support, raised on bracket feet. Minor attention required. Ex. The estate of Mrs Owen Rainger, Auckland. 96 cm x 58 cm x 106.5 cm
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A Georgian mahogany fall front bureau of small proportions, the fall enclosing pigeon holes and small drawers flanking a central small cupboard, above three long drawers of graduated depth, each with brass bale handles, raised on bracket feet. 84 cm x 48 cm x 98 cm
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A Victorian mahogany single drawer side table/small desk, short plain upstand back, single frieze drawer, fine restrained turned legs. 91 cm x 48 cm x 83 cm
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A George III mahogany bowfront chest of two short over three long graduated drawers, decorative brass captured ring handles, thumb moulded detail to the top, shaped frieze and bracket feet. Minor attention required. 115.5 cm x 60.5 cm x 103.5 cm
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A Georgian flat front mahogany five drawer chest, the drawers configured as two of half width above three of full width and graduated depth, each with cockbeaded edges and brass swan neck handles; raised on small bracket feet. 94 cm x 49.5 cm x 92.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany dressing table, the superstructure with a swing mirror supported by carved arms above a single drawer, the serpentine base with a single frieze drawer, scroll legs raised from a plinth base. 124 cm x 57 cm x 170 cm
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A Victorian walnut dressing table, with oval mirror raised on carved supports above two banks of three drawers; above a serpentine base raised on carved cabriole legs from a conforming lower tier. 111 cm x 55 cm x 154 cm
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A George III mahogany flat front chest of five drawers, two short over three full width graduated drawers, oval embossed back plate swing handles, splayed bracket feet. 100.1 cm x 53 cm x 102 cm
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A Victorian mahogany dumb waiter, three tier rectangular form with short plain upstands, turned column supports, finials and legs, brown porcelain casters. 104.5 cm x 40 cm x 110 cm
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A good Victorian flame mahogany dumb waiter, oval lobed three tier form with thumb moulded edge, turned supports and short legs with brass and brown porcelain casters, good colour and patina. 106.5 cm x 49 cm x 91 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut oval loo table, the top with book-matched veneers, thumb moulded border, raised on a base of four scrolling legs with a bulbous turned pedestal, brass and white porcelain casters. 135 cm x 106 cm x 76 cm
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A Regency tilt-top breakfast table, oblong shape with rounded corners, the solid mahogany top with ebony stringing inlay following the outline and with a conforming inlay to the edge; raised on a squat baluster and ring turned column from four splay legs terminating in brass casters. 149.5 cm x 108 cm x 70.5 cm
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A set of four walnut framed Victorian balloon back dining chairs, with plain backs, carved cross bars, fully upholstered seats, raised on cabriole legs.
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A good Victorian burr walnut serpentine side table, satinwood strung and inlaid, raised on double turned columns to each end with cross stretcher, all with various turnings, inlay and fluting, finial highlights. Brass and porcelain casters. 104.5 cm x 53 cm x 71 cm
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A Georgian mahogany demi-lune flap top table, with decorative boxwood stringing, with four square tapering slender legs, with the rear leg pulling out to support flap top, requires re-polishing. 9 cm x 45 cm x 76 cm
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A small Edwardian folding games table, in the manner of a piece of campaign furniture, with affixed maker's label: 'W. Lockwood & Co., 75 Bond St., London'.
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A Victorian walnut oval supper table, the top with ebony inlay decoration, on a heavy scrolling quatrefoil base with small brass casters. 145 cm x 14 cm x 71 cm
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A Victorian mahogany bookcase chiffonier, ogee flared pediment above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with two short frieze drawers above two panelled doors, carved detail, platform base. 119 cm x 39.5 cm x 204 cm
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A Victorian mahogany small proportion mirror back sideboard, the curved corner mirror back with restrained carved detail, the base with two flared form short frieze drawers above two arched panelled doors, further restrained carved detail, platform base. With key. 137 cm x 49 cm x 145 cm
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A Victorian mahogany floor standing bookcase, moulded cornice above the two adjustable shelves, two panelled doors to the plinth base, good colour and patina. 137 cm x 32 cm x 154 cm
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A 19th century pine banker's desk, clenched thumb moulded rectangular top, a combination of three short drawers across the top of one side above an open section with a raised foot rest flanked by three short drawers to each side, panelled sides, the other side with six short drawers. Raised moulded detail and turned wooden handles to each, platform base. 150 cm x 69.5 cm x 86 cm
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An early Georgian oak dresser base, the plain plank top with thumbnail moulded edge, the three deep drawers with lip moulded edges and brass bale handles, the turned and square section front legs with carved and pierced apron between. Good colour and patina. 190 cm x 52 cm x 72 cm
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An exceptional Queen Anne - George I period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase of small proportions, with ogee moulded cornice above a pair of shaped moulded mirrored doors, the mirrors with soft edge bevels and cut with attractive starbursts and crescents, enclosing four tiers of open pigeon holes and small concave fronted drawers, above a pair of candle slides; the lower section with sloping fall enclosing a tooled leather writing surface, banked pigeonholes and small concave fronted drawers, above five…
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A good New Zealand colonial figured kauri display credenza, the oval top mirror with open scrolling carved supports raised on a back panel with carved fern leaf detail and column supports, the base with two arched panel doors flanked each side by two shaped corner shelves and four full column supports. Solid figured kauri top, shelves and sides, burr totara and other exotic New Zealand timber highlights. 134 cm x 45 cm x 170 cm
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A 19th century French oak country dresser base, the rectangular top with clenched and curved front corners, thumb moulded edge, the base with a single arch panelled door flanked by an open section above two short drawers, decorative steel back plate, swing handles and escutcheon, carved scroll and floral detail, restrained scrolling front legs. Pegged construction. 121 cm x 49 cm x 98.5 cm
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A good quality Georgian period oak country corner cabinet with a single panelled door, small drawer and two dummy drawers, the interior with two shelves, plain moulded pediment, pegged joints and an old iron lock with key. 87 cm x 46 cm x 113 cm
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A rococo giltwood vitrine, with single serpentine glazed door, serpentine glazed panels to the sides, the frame surmounted by an ornate carved and pierced cornice, a similar apron at the base, raised on four carved cabriole legs. Height 90 cm x 40 cm x 184 cm
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A set of 12 original Yoshioka Tokujin 'Ami Ami' chairs, by Kartell. Impressed marks. Made in Italy.
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A pair of gilt armchairs of French Louis XV style with serpentine fronts, shaped backs, cabriole front legs and cream upholstery with fitted loose cushions. Slight water marks.
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A Victorian walnut chaise longue, the wood frame with carved floral embellishments to back and legs, upholstered in a sea green velvet with button back decoration, the front with a heavily carved stylised Tudor rose.
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A Victorian mahogany marble topped hallstand, the open back with an oval mirror supported by foliate carved sections, the frame with turned coat pegs raised above a base with marble top, a single frieze drawer hidden to one side, raised upon scroll front legs with carved detailing from a plinth base. 126 cm x 50 cm x 225 cm
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A set of four ash and elm country dining chairs, of simple spoke-shaved timbers and with slender turned spindle backs.
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A pair of French Kingwood bedside cabinets, of bombe shape with marble tops, each with three small drawers raised on slender cabriole legs; with ormolu handles, mountings and sabot feet. 36 cm x 29 cm x 73.5 cm
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A good oak Arts & Crafts high back chair, the upholstered back panel with two raised supports above with ebony inlaid heart detail, a slat section above the upholstered seat, the sturdy square section legs with incised panels.
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An Edwardian fireside chair in the manner of Gustav Stickley, the narrow back with slender turned spindles repeated beneath the scrolling arms, the base with multiple slender stretchers.
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A Georgian oak lowboy, the frieze with ornate carving in low relief incorporating rosettes and leaves with a central serpentine apron similarly carved, the drawers with ornate cast brass bale handles, the plain three plank top with broad thumbnail moulded edge; raised on square section carved legs. 101 cm x 54 cm x 72 cm
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A Victorian pine cabinet, configured with two doors enclosing shelves above a broad frieze drawer, with bun handles. 110 cm x 55 cm x 135 cm
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A Victorian pine cabinet of unusual tall narrow proportions, the base with two drawers above two panelled doors, the top section with two glazed doors and three internal shelves, plain pediment and plinth base. Two glass panels missing. 73 cm x 35 cm x 220 cm
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An American oak office chair, the cast iron adjustable mechanism marked 'J.S. Ford, Johnson & Co., Chicago'.
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A late 18th century Hepplewhite camel-back oak country chair with pierced vase shaped splat, solid seat and stretcher base. Legs have been shortened.
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A pair of old Cromwellian style oak single chairs, the carved and pierced arched top rails supported on tapering turned column supports, cane filled seats and backs, turned stretcher bases and Spanish hoof feet. Some distress.
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A modern Knoll sofa, the two seater upholstered in a cream and ivory self patterned brocade, the front turned feet on brass casters, the traditional turned finials to the back and sides with heavy cord and tassel in green, cream and grey. 144 cm x 87 cm x 9 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji period lacquer work box, the lid decorated with sacred birds and chrysanthemums, the front with the same birds and floral motifs, butterfly form lock plate, the interior with lidded compartments and others, with stand and legs, but needs to be put together and requires some attention. 59 cm x 40 cm
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A Chinese rosewood wall hanging small display cabinet, the glazed door enclosing multiple tiers of symmetrically articulated shelves to display small collectables, with a mirrored back. 48 cm x 9 cm x 84 cm
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A large old Japanese ebonised decorative column, carved in deep relief with a three clawed dragon, the circular base on four short legs. Height 155 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period cabinet, the small pine chest with five full width drawers over seven varied size drawers, old black paint and wax finish, 52 cm x 41 cm x 90 cm
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A pair of Chinese Ming-style hunting chairs, the highly curved 'bow' backs set with pierced and carved kylin splats, the seats of woven cordage.
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A George III chinoiserie hanging corner cabinet, bow form, the two panelled doors with traditional highly decorative landscape with florals, birds and butterflies, enclosing a red lacquer interior with three fitted shelves, decorative shaped and engraved brass hinges and escutcheons. Provenance: Ex. The estate of Mrs Owen Rainger, Auckland. Height 118 cm
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A good highly decorative George III black lacquer chinoiserie longcase clock, the brass dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the maker noted 'Andren Moran London', applied pierced, scroll and mask cast panels to the quadrants, the eight day movement striking upon a bell, plain pillars adorn the hood, stepped pediment, decorative lacquered main door, sides and traditional base. Provenance: from the family collection of Mrs Owen Rainger, Auckland. Height 203 cm
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An early 20th century black lacquer Chinese four section screen, the front with raised coloured stone, coral and bone figures with an extensive coastal landscape including buildings, bats, florals, etc., gilt enrichments, the reverse gilded and painted with birds and blossoms dominating. Provenance: Ex. the estate of Mrs Owen Rainger. Approx.120 cm x 83 cm
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An old European steel strong box, small size, rectangular form, sturdy construction with angled edging, oversized side handles and latch to front, brass unlocking alphabet disc to top, interior lock cover plate to lid, lock absent, semi-polished finish. 50 cm x 27 cm x 26.5 cm
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A 19th century steel strong box, similar and larger to above, steel strap and lug locking mechanism to top and front. 58 cm x 37 cm x 33 cm
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A pair of old carved hardwood stylised wall mounted animal heads, with real oxen horns attached, painted dark red with black and gilt highlights, applied glass eyes to one, carved wooden conforming ears. Depth from wall 45.5 cm, height 44 cm
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A pair of Art Nouveau style large terracotta wall mask plaques, the rectangular sculpted backs with deep relief portrait of a Bacchanalian couple, flowing hair, grape detail, open mouths. Unglazed terracotta. 51 cm x 67.5 cm x 14 cm
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A pair of Art Nouveau style moulded plaster wall sconces, each as the bust of a young maiden, flowing hair, stained oak grained finish. 20 cm x 24 cm x 34 cm
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A pair of Art Nouveau style busts as above, chip to base of one.
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A pair of Art Nouveau style busts as above, good condition.
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A pair of Art Nouveau style busts, similar to above, the classical gent with long flowing beard, the maiden with leaf detail to her hair, scrolling backs, minor chipping.
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A pair of Art Nouveau style wall sconce busts, each as a characterful gent. with wild scrolling hair, flared moustache and one wide open eye, oak grained and stained finish. Minor chipping.
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A pair of similar wall bust sconces to above, each as an imp.
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An Indonesian large carved stone reclining Buddha, the serene figure lying with his head resting upon his right hand, tightly curled hair, his long flowing robe with ribbed detail, leaf form base. Length 106 cm. Height 30 cm
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A carved stone Buddha modelled seated cross-legged in the 'earth touching pose'. Height 63 cm
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A carved stone Buddha, carved seated cross-legged in a meditative pose, hands in anjali mudra, his robes detailed with fine folds, his hair in a top knot. Height 16 cm
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A carved stone Buddha modelled seated cross-legged, hands in the dhyani mudra; raised on a lotus plinth base. Height 73 cm
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A Victorian mahogany swing mirror, the arched moulded framed mirror supported on S-scroll supports, the sloping base with a full width sliding door cover. 61 cm x 32 cm x 82 cm
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A George III mahogany small toilet swing mirror, the rectangular mirror in a finely reeded frame, splayed feet. Minor attention required.
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A European gilt metal framed mirror, the bevelled glass set within a frame of open acanthus scrolls, surmounted by a pediment cast as a mask of Bacchus. 90 cm x 130 cm
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A large gilt framed mirror, the bevelled glass within a broad frame patterned with plain fluting and overlapping annular scales. 119.5 cm x 94 cm
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A Victorian moulded plaster gilt framed mirror, the bevelled rectangular glass set within an ornate frame. Overall 77 cm x 107 cm
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A Victorian mahogany toilet mirror, the oval glass on scroll supports, the base with flap top jewellery compartment. Height 82 cm
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A vintage gilt framed mirror, the scalloped frame with decorative moulding and flowers and bow to the top, pleasantly distressed old gold finish. 83 cm x 72 cm
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A gilt framed French style mirror, the frame with scrolls, acanthus leaves, wreaths and floral decoration, in a pleasantly distressed gilt finish. 72 cm x 125 cm
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A large French style overmantel mirror, the ornate gilt frame of scrolls and floral tendrils, the top with acanthus leaves and floral embellishment, minor distress. 207 cm x 100 cm
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A giltwood framed mirror, the frame pierced and carved with rococo designs. 85 cm x 46 cm
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A cast gilded torchere stand modelled as a putti climbing a fruiting and leafy vine, the circular top and base of onyx. Height 107 cm
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A Victorian style rocking horse, the grey dappled mare with natural horse hair mane and tail, complete with stitched leather saddle and bridle. Length 150 cm
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