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The Spring Auction Series, Day 2 — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:626
Sale Title:The Spring Auction Series, Day 2Lots with images:620
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:350
Date:18-Nov-2014
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A First Empire period finely sculpted marble bust of Athena, French, circa 1810. 65 cm high, 50 cm wide. Provenance: Chateau Mirabeau. Provence
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A pair of Indian Padouk 'Grecian' chairs, Bombay, circa 1830 original horsehair filled drop in seats A superb quality and rare pair of Grecian chairs, the backs with fine pierced carving of anthemions & acanthus leaf, with foliate caved seat and side rails, carved and reeded front legs and swept reeded rear legs. Original brass trail casters. Mint condition. The form an Indian interpretation, for the western market, of a design published in Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of the Arts, London 1827. A related…
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A fine George III gilt-wood console table, English,mid 18th century, with Sienna marble slab top. 80 cm high, 140 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A fine cabinet piano by Astor & Co., English, circa 1814-15 the case attributed to Louis Constantin Le Gaigneur 6 octaves, FFF to f3. 234 cm high, 114 cm wide, 63 cm deep An important English Regency period cabinet piano by Astor & Co., 79 Cornhill Street London. In best black Brazillian rosewood, the scrolled pediment in the manner of Thomas Hope, with ormolu mounts centred by Apollo’s lyre. Supported by a cast ormolu and premiere - partie brass inlaid rosewood frieze. The pediment supported on richly…
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A pair of gilt-wood girandoles with candle apertures, 18th/19th century, 84 x 36 cm
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A pair of gilt metal candelabra, English, 19th century, fitted for electricity. 60 cm high
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Two matched gilt-mounted glazed burr walnut and marquetry side cabinets, English, 19th century. 109 cm high, 79 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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A pair of marble and gilt bronze mounted cassolettes, 20th century. 58 cm high
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A porcelain figural group, Austrian, 1844-1914 signed J. Benk 55 cm high
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A large Victorian over mantel gilt-wood mirror, English, 19th century, 240 x 130 cm
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A Louis XV style painted and gilt single bergere chair, French, 19th century
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A Louis XV style gilt and cream wash two seater canape, French, late 19th century. 168 cm wide
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A fine pair of double caned walnut armchairs, Italian, circa 1890 with upholstered cushions. 80 cm high, 63 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A Japanese metal bound red lacquer tea cabinet, late Meiji period. 65 cm high, 59 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A fine walnut three drawer bombe commode, French Provincial, circa 1750, with original bronze handles and key escutcheons. 84 cm high, 118 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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A carved wood group of the Pieta, probably south German, 16th/17th century. 76 cm high. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne
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A Louis XV provincial oak commode, French, circa 1760. 80 cm high, 110.5 cm wide, 49.4 cm deep. Provenance: Miguel Meirelles Antiques
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A Japanese rosewood shodana, circa 1930. 103 cm high, 85 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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A Chinese Hardwood square table, Qing Dynasty. 48 cm high, 67 cm wide, 67 cm deep
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A rare pair of walnut high backed chairs, Continental, circa 1700 With stamped makers initials IM, MH and DB' and original Frank Partridge, New York label. 138 cm high, 47 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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A mosaic inlaid marble top table, 20th century. 76 cm high, 123 cm diameter
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A provincial George II style oak corner cabinet, English, late 19th century. 98.5 cm high, 66 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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An Indian bone and ebony inlaid chest of drawers, 20th century. 98 cm high, 91 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A fine pair of walnut armorial throne chairs, Continental, 17th/18th century
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A Chinese red lacquer and gilt alter table, 19th century. 92 cm high, 194 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A gothic revival oak cabinet, English, 18th century. 175 cm high, 71 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Japanese cypress pine and cedar two sectional Choba dansu, 20th century. 158 cm high, 88 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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A Japanese metal bound paulownia wood two-sectional chest on chest, late Meiji period. 121 cm high, 117 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A Japanese mulberry wood tea cabinet, Showa period, circa 1940 166 cm high, 106 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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A Louis XV fruitwood commode, French, 18th century. 100 cm high, 127 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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An oak refectory table, English, 17th century. 75 cm high, 250 cm wide, 77 cm deep. Provenance: Mentmore Sale Sotheby's 1977
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A large and finely painted Chinese vase lamp with French mounts. 65 cm high
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A Meissen hand-painted and gilded porcelain saucer, German, circa 1820. 14 cm diameter
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A pietra dura floral decorated gilt brass tazza, Italian, 19th century. 14 cm high, 26 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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An unusual oak and mother of pearl inlaid chest on stand, 18/19th century. 137 cm high, 70 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A matched set of ten oak ladder back dining chairs, English, 19th century
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A Chinese hardwood Kang table, Qing Dynasty. 30 cm high, 79 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A Regency gilt-wood convex mirror. 83 cm high
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A mahogany campaign chest, English, 19th century, good patination and of typical form approx. 98 cm high, 106 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A marble and gilt bronze mantle clock, French, 19th century. 72 cm high
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A pair of brass torchers, English, 18th/19th century. 90 cm high
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A set of four tromp l'oeil book shelves, European, 20th century, 107 x 28 cm each
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A Victorian silver plated samovar, with central armorial crest, English, 19th century. 46 cm high
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A faux tortoiseshell and silver plated tray together with hinged box and cover tray 68 x 44 cm, box 35 x 23 cm
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A large painted and gilded over-mantel mirror, probably Italian, 19th century. 226 cm high, 198 cm wide
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A Dan Mask, Liberia, Africa, mid-late 20th century, carved wood. 40 cm (approximately)
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A George III mahogany hanging corner cabinet, circa 1790. 118 cm high, 67.5 cm wide and 52 cm deep
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A pair of Victorian Corinthian column telescopic standard lamps with glass shades, 152 cm high
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A Knole settee upholstered in olive velvet with matching tasselled chords length of back 208 cm
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A Regency rosewood open cellarette, circa 1820. 36 cm high, 74 cm wide and 64 cm deep
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A pair of Victorian gilt brass six-light candelabra, circa 1880. 72 cm high
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A Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set, 19th century, the tallest piece 17 cm high
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A Victorian burr walnut and satin-wood inlaid drop-side games table, circa 1880. 70 cm high, 64 cm wide and 49 cm deep
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A large continental silver cutlery service, circa 1900 comprising twelve each tea spoon, coffee spoon, fruit knife, table fork, pastry fork, fish fork, desert fork, ice cream spoon, fish knife, table knife, desert knife, table spoon, fruit spoon, with extra serving utensils
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A set of eight Regency brass inlaid mahogany dining chairs, circa 1795 Comprising two carvers and six dining chairs
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A collection of five small continental porcelain figures, 19th century, comprising of a pair of Meissen Marcollini figures, a pair of Samson goats and a figure of a cherub riding a goat the tallest 8.5 cm high
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A Rosenthal porcelain figure boy 'Boy and a Dragonfly,' German, second half 20th century, together with a Rosenthal figure of an acrobat. 9 cm high
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An English oak longcase clock, by Sharp of Northampton, circa 1790. 224 cm high
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An English oak brass-bound campaign chest, circa 1860. 98 cm high, 106 wide and 49 cm deep
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A Regency rosewood and brass-inlaid open bookcase, circa 1820. 211 cm high, 142 cm wide and 26 cm deep
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An English mahogany secretaire bookcase, circa 1840. 236 cm high 96 cm wide and 53 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style ebonised and gilt-brass inlaid bureau de dame, circa 1890. 73 cm high, 60 cm wide and 44 cm deep
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A gilt-wood x stretcher stool
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A brass Corinthian column standard lamp and shade. 188 cm high
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An African cheetah skin with fully taxidermied head, circa 1950. 208 cm long and 122 cm wide
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A George III serpentine mahogany and satin wood string inlaid serving table, circa 1790. 80 cm high, 117 cm wide and 60 cm deep
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A George III mahogany D-end extension dining table, circa 1780 Three leaves, 75 cm high, 262 cm wide and 107 cm deep
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A Victorian brass standard lamp and shade, circa 1880. 172 cm high
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A pair of Elkington & Co. silver plate three-branch candelabra, in the Sheraton style, circa 1880. 49 cm high
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A large Ziegler style Persian rug, 20th century. 374 cm long and 290 cm wide
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Two hand coloured lithographs of Hobart views, 19th century, 28 x 38 cm and 24 x 38 cm
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A Pelham Puppets 'Pinocchio' automaton, English, early 20th century, together with a fabric lined theatre and extra puppets. 54 cm high, 35 cm wide, 26 cm deep
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A pair of Meissen painted and gilt condiment stands, German, 19th century, 5.5 cm high
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A Welsh elm dresser base, 18th century. 88 cm high, 195 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A French carved hardwood pedestal table, attributed to Gabriel Viardot, late 19th century. 86 cm high, 41 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A French carved hardwood and mother-of-pearl inlaid side table, signed Viardot, late 19th century. 72 cm high, 76 cm wide, 49 cm deep. Gabriel Viardot started his career as a wood carver joining the family firm in 1861. By 1870 he specialized in exotic furniture influenced by the Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese styles. The business thrived and continued to operate from a number of locations in Paris finally settling in the Rue Amelot where the ebeniste advertised as 'a creator of furniture in the Chinese…
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A French carved beech settle, in the Chinoiserie style, attributed to Gabriel Viardot, late 19th century, Length of back 154 cm
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A Chinoiserie style black lacquer and gilt metal mounted vitrine, first half of the 20th century. 173 cm high, 140 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A marble and hardstone rectangular specimen centre table, 20th century. 80 cm high, 130 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A Japaned lacquer domed cabinet on stand, English, late 19th century. 223 cm high, 190 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A French rouge marble and wrought iron centre table, circa 1930. 74 cm high, 201 cm wide, 95 cm deep
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An Italian wrought iron Pietra Dura marble top table, 19th century. 74 cm high, 90 cm diameter
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A large circular inlaid marble specimen table, 20th century, on a scrolling wrought iron base. 77 cm high, 122 cm diameter
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A Limoges enamel plaque 'Madonna and child', French, late 19th/20th century, signed Marchaison and inscribed Apres Botticelli 11 x 7 cm
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A Limoges enamel plaque 'Madonna and child', French, late 19th/20th century, signed Marchaison and inscribed J' apres Barabina 14 x 10 cm
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A finely painted Berlin porcelain plaque 'The Tambourine Player,' German, 19th century, 19.5 x 9 cm
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A pair of bronze figure of a cavalier on a horse, possibly French, early 19th century. 27 cm high
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A finely painted Berlin porcelain plaque of a Jesuit and a classically draped female, German, 19th century, 33 x 25 cm
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A Louis XV walnut and cane canape, French, 18th century. 186 cm wide. Stamped 'Maker Pillot Nimes'. Provenance: Purchased from Robert Haines Gallery, David Jones, Sydney, NSW
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An oak bookcase with glazed upper compartment and panelled lower section, Dutch, 18th century. 230 cm high, 127 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A pierced gilt-wood over mantel mirror, French, 19th century, 180 x 98 cm
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A small pair of parquetry veneered commodes in serpentine form, Austrian/German, late 18th/early 19th century. 77 cm high, 94 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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A polychrome box and cover, Japanese, 20th century, signed to base from the collection of General Sir Horace Robertson July 4th 1960 Robertson was Commander of the British Commonwealth Occupying Forces in Japan after World War II. 10 cm high 32 cm wide 24 cm deep
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A collection of seven assorted silk and embroidered cushions the largest 66 x 64 cm
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A large Meissen figural lamp with shade, German, 19th century, fitted for electricity. 66 cm high, base only factory mark to base
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A Charles II style oak refectory table, English, late 19th/20th century. 78 cm high, 305 cm wide, 96 cm deep
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An Indian pressed, moulded and patinated metal elephant, 20th century. 43 cm high, 52 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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An Indian pressed and moulded metal elephant, 20th century. 53 cm high, 65 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A pair of carved wooden Maori figures, signed Hoko Pai, New Zealand, first half 20th century, signed to the base. 33.5 cm high
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A moulded metal cut out of a tiger, probably Indian, 20th century. 81 cm high, 127 cm wide, 25.5 cm deep
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