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Directors Selection — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:394
Sale Title:Directors SelectionLots with images:390
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:304
Date:7-Dec-2014
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Pair of antique early 19th century French ormolu candlesticks, approx 27 cm high (2)
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Antique early 18th century French Verdure tapestry, water birds amongst a forest with distant chateau. Ex Chateau Southern France, approx 285 cm high, 194 cm wide
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Antique French Louis XVI style clock supported on a demi lune white marble base, decorated with ormolu mounts & garnitures, marked for Japy Freres, approx 42 cm high (3)
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Antique early 19th century satinwood banded mahogany casket, fitted with a single drawer below with turned ivory knobs, with key. Lions mask and drop ring handles to the sides, approx 22 cm high, 33.5 cm wide
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Antique French champleve enamel desk set, comprising a comport, blotter, inkstand and paper knife, and two seals, engraved HW or WH (6)
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Antique French porcelain and ormolu chamber stick, approx 7 cm high, 17.5 cm wide
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Antique 19th century French majolica fountain by Fives Lille, richly decorated in turquoise, cobalt blue, browns and creams, impressed mark. Approx 122 cm high, 46 cm wide
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A dated Chinese carved grey limestone standing figure of Bodhisattva with attendants on an inverted lotus base, flaming Halo, with inscriptions verso, reading AD 586. Sui Dynasty, standing 42 cm high without base, 47 cm high with base. Ex private collection France
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Large pair of Chinese Sancai pottery temple dogs, purchased in Sydney in the 1950's, approx 43 cm high, 41 cm
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Large antique Qing famille rose punch bowl, approx 40.5 cm dia (old rim crack approx 15 cm long)
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Fine antique 19th century brass bound fitted toilet box, silver mounted jars and boxes, compartment with ivory handles brushes and razor. Approx 13 cm high, 27 cm long, 20 cm wide
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Six antique French blue glass Chemist bottles, fitted with tin covers, two large and four smaller examples, sizes approx from 20 cm to 31 cm high (6)
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Very rare Royal Worcester porcelain figure group of Princess Elizabeth on her horse, modelled by Miss Doris Linder, titled under base, H.R.H Princess Elizabeth Colonel Grenadier Guards, on the Occasion of the Trooping the colour in Honour of the King's Birthday June 12 1947. Number fifteen, approx 40 cm high, 29 cm wide
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Antique French boulle mantle clock, approx 39 cm high
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Very rare Ming Dynasty, Jiajing (Chia-ching) mark and period, yellow glazed saucer dish, deep egg yoke yellow, with fine oily glaze, slightly unglazed foot rim, with bluish tint and inscribed with the six-character mark in under glaze-blue within a double-circle. Purchased in China 1994, Ex Rex Morgan collection, approx 17.3 cm dia
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Rare yellow dragon stem cup, with slight brown mottled glaze, Qing Dynasty Kuang Hsu (1875-1909) period, slightly incised dragons and flaming pearls, ribbed stem on a inverted roll over foot incised with waves, six character marks in blue, 10.1 cm high. Ex Rex Morgan collection china 1994
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A rare Chinese yellow glazed bottle vase, incised with a scaly dragon amongst flaming pearls, incised double ring to the neck, standing on very slight out swept foot rim, six reign character marks in under glazed blue in a double ring, 14 cm high. Ex Rex Morgan collection china 1994
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Antique 18th century Imperial Chinese yellow glazed green dragon bowl, incised with green dragons chasing flaming pearls, the incised Chinese symbol to the bowl centre, Yongzheng and period (1723-1735) six reign character mark within a blue double ring. Ex Rex Morgan collection (collected in China in 1994), approx 5.8 cm high, 12.7 cm dia
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Fine pair of Chinese carved solid ivory seated figures of an Emperor & Empress, each mounted on hardwood stands, approx 39 cm and 38 cm high (2)
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Antique Chinese K'ang Hsi (1662-1722) yellow ground bowl, incised decoration of dragon & Phoenix, approx 14.5 cm dia, six reign characters in blue for Kangxi, But more than likely Yung Cheng (1723-1735) mark and period. Ex collection of Rex Morgan
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Chinese white jade, carved tablet decorated with two figure groups, length approx 13.5 cm, width approx 11 cm, sitting on a carved wooden stand, overall approx 22 cm high
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Chinese carved soapstone figure group, signed to base. Approx 11 cm high
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Gilded wood Burmese sitting monk, purchased in 1974, approx 39 cm high
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Gilded wood Burmese sitting monk, purchased in 1974, approx 39 cm high
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Antique early French terracotta bust of a young child, approx 21.5 cm high
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Antique Japanese blanc de chine porcelain figure group of Maria Kannon, Blessed Virgin goddess of Mercy, Hidden Christian figure, culture of Tokugawa, also know as 'Kakure Kirishitan' with attached figures to the base, approx 24 cm high. Small Firing faults to base and back. Ex private collection France
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Attributed to John H. Glover (1767-1849) Australia, figure in a country landscape with distant house, watercolour on paper, unframed, 29.5 x 38.5 cm. (Private collection South Australia)
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Fine antique figured walnut sterling mounted toilet box, pop out jewellery drawer below, retailed by Toulmin & Gale Cheapside and new Bond St London dated London WN 1868
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Zolton Fenyes, pastel, male nude, signed lower left, approx 75 cm x 60 cm
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Four antique miniatures, each painted on ivory, mounted in antique brass frames with easel backs, approx 10.5 cm high, 8 cm wide (4)
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Pair of Burmese, 950 standard silver tankards, each with traditional raised decoration, approx 14 cm high, total weight approx 924 grams
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Antique Oriental ivory export carved page turner, the hand profusely carved on both sides with a village scene. Approx 25.5 cm long
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Antique Oriental ivory carved page turner, fully carved with mother and child and traditional symbols. Approx 30 cm long
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Burmese, four piece 950 standard silver tea & coffee set, profusely decorated in relief with traditional scenes, people and animals. Approx 17 cm high, estimated total approx weight 3020 Grams
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Very rare Australian made 1951 M12 - 10B model, Wilding and Porter Musicola coin juke box, manufactured at 10-12 Victoria Street West Brunswick Victoria FW6467. Only a small number are know to still exist. Approx 150 cm high, 87 cm long, 58 cm wide
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Manner of George Dunlop Leslie, oil on canvas, Dr. Johnson at Chesterfield House, bears signature G. D. Leslie (LR) approx 67 cm high, 87 cm long
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Vintage French Louis XV style bronzed wrought iron framed console with travertine shaped top, approx 96 cm high, 175 cm wide
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Fine antique 18th/19th century Tibetan saddle, finely worked in gilt silver and silver, with pairs of opposing scrolling dragons contesting a central flaming pearl, original wooden body, with old metal restorations (Ex collection of an Italian Diplomat)
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Antique 19th century Mongolian saddle, fitted with damascened metal banding over a shagreen mounted ground, four different bosses over a tiger stripe cloth, fitted with iron stirrups and damascened metal mounted back straps (Ex collection of Italian Diplomat)
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Antique 19th century wooden Tibetan saddle, double loop stitch and copper banding to the trim, iron fittings, Qing Dynasty
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Antique Chinese/Tibetan saddle with cloisonne banded decoration and bosses, shagreen ground, distres. Antique Chinese/Tibetan saddle with Cloisonne banded decoration and bosses, shagreen ground, distressed, original leather,(collection of a retired Italian Diplomat)
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Large Lladro Gres figure group, 'Road to Mandalay'- artist Vincente Martinez, signed to base, no.107, limited edition of 750. First issued 1982, withdrawn 1988, on stand, approx 70 cm high
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Large Lladro Gres figure, Painter, (La Pintura), Artist Vincente Martinez, first issued 1976, withdrawn 1985, approx 71 cm high
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Large Lladro Gres figure group, 'Bedouins on Camels', #395, signed Ruiz, on stand, approx 57 cm high
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Rare 1932 Australian stamps 5/- (5 shilling) green harbour bridge pre decimal, strip of four, mint and lightly hinged, with John Ash imprint (Australian note & stamp printer)
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Framed Tibetan medallion scroll, approx 161 cm x 24 cm
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Antique 19th century Australian Cobb & Co.iron strong box with key, fitted with recessed canted panels, large drop bail carry handles. Ex Bathurst NSW (national Headquarters of Cobb & Co, Ex Bathurst Solicitors office from 1880, until 1970's since privately Owned. Approx 38.5 cm high, 62 cm wide, 42.5 cm deep
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Fine antique circular portrait miniature, of a lady in hat and wearing pearls, signed Duran 1817, mounted in a fine ormolu crested frame, approx 14 cm high, 10.5 cm wide
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Fine antique English portrait miniature of a young lady, in oval frame on ivory. Approx 13 cm high, 11 cm wide
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Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Trapeziste a L'Oiseau, colour lithograph, 27.9 x 22.2 cm. Mourlot 477a 1967 from the edition of 75, signed in pencil lower right and numbered lower left, 22/75
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Impressive pair of old African ivory elephant tusks, weighting approx 20 Kgs each. Approx 159 cm & 152 cm L (2) Imported with the current Vendors Family pre CITES. See info pack provided on providence.
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Ernest Jean Delahaye (1855-1921). Soldier guarding near a coastal camp. Oil on canvas, signed, location and dated '1915' at the bottom left. Approx 26.5 cm x 35 cm
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Antique Tibetan carved bone bottle with repousse copper mounts & jewelled decoration, approx 14.5 cm high
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Large antique French Napoleon III clock, dial marked Paul Garnier, has key & pendulum. Approx 49 cm high, 44.5 cm long
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A Renard (French Miniaturist Active 1810-1830) fine antique oval portrait miniature of a officer on ivory, mounted in a gilt metal enclosed frame, signed lower right (private collection Sydney) approx 9.5 cm high, 7 cm wide
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Fine antique circular portrait miniature of a lady and gent, painted on ivory, signed Guenin - mounted in walnut frame, approx 13.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide
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Antique French silver plated, tri form pricket, converted to lamp, approx 70 cm high
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Chinese export silver beaker with scrolling dragon worked in high relief, marks to base, approx 310 grams in weight, approx 12 cm high
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Antique 19th century Australian Aboriginal NSW boomerang, fine incised meandering decoration, Kamilaroi Tribe Delungra, 1908, approx 63.5 cm long
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Antique 19th century Australian Aboriginal NSW boomerang, fine incised decoration, Kamilaroi Tribe Delungra, 1908
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Antique Australian Aboriginal hardwood nulla nulla, incised decoration to the hard tip, approx 71 cm long
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Native carved coconut shell, with all over incised decoration, approx 12 cm high
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Antique 16th century leather torah
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Vellum or paper Hebrew torah
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Portrait of a French nude, oil on canvas on board, signed lower right, approx 34 cm x 24 cm
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Antique French glass and metal ink stand, approx 16.5 cm wide
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Dupre oval portrait miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte, ebonized frame, signed lower right, approx 15.5 cm high, 13 cm wide
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Large antique portrait miniature, of a lady in bonnet with three collars, approx 18 cm high, 15 cm wide
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Fine & rare antique oval portrait miniature of Madam Ann Kirk, mounted in a gilt metal frame, approx 9 cm high, 7.5 cm wide
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Large antique celadon bowl, thick glazed pooling to the centre of bowl, with onion skin incised decoration to the inner rim, circa 1,300's, possibly Longquan Kilns, approx 29 cm dia
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An antique Buddhist temple prayer books bamboo leaves, wooden ends, originally held using bamboo skewers, inscribed in Burmese Script, age c1,700 - 1750; heavily gilded edges
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An antique Buddhist temple prayer books bamboo leaves, wooden ends, originally held using bamboo skewers, inscribed in Burmese Script, age c1,700 - 1750; heavily gilded edges
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Pair of late Ming blue and white bottle vases, each approx 15.5 cm high (2)
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Antique Ming blue and white dish, approx 26 cm dia
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Antique Ming blue and white bowl, with inscriptions, approx 18 cm dia
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Antique glazed cabinet trophy pheasant in naturalistic display
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Antique glazed cabinet trophy pheasant in naturalistic display
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Fine antique small brass & mother of pearl inlaid box / tea caddy, with key, approx 12.2 cm square
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Thai cast bronze seated Buddha, approx 22 cm high
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Antique Thai carved ivory seated Buddha, purchased in 1973, approx 14.5 cm
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A. Duval, peasant girls beside the river, oil on canvas laid down, signed lower left, mounted in antique ornate frame, approx 31 cm high, 23 cm wide
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A large French portrait of a lady possibly Madame Marie -Henriette Berthelot de Pleneuf circle - after Jean mark Nattier 1732 - 1880, oil on canvas on panel, approx 100 cm x 73 cm
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Two 19th century Yao Mien framed scroll paintings, one showing Hoi fan ton the sea banner or minor altar Hoi fan rides a serpent while holding a bowl of magical water that is used for purification and protection against evil. On the serpent's tail is one of his shoes that he lost while crossing the sea. The other of tsai shen yeh, riding a tiger holding a sceptre and cup, approx 135 cm x 70 cm including frame (2)
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A large blue glass chemist bottle decorated with 'Boot's Cash Chemists', approx 60 cm high
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Two large blue glass chemist bottles decorated with 'Boot's Cash Chemists', approx 52 cm high (2)
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Antique bracket clock, Barwise of London, silvered dial, approx 43.5 cm high
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw 'The Blanch taking the La Nymph', approx 16 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady in period dress, circa 1850. Approx 16 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady and gentleman in period dress circa 1890. Approx 16 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a Ship in the pacific and a sweet heart on the reverse 'To Jane with love', signed 1846, Joshua Smith, 2nd Mate'. Approx 16 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a family group mother, daughter, puppy and cat, reverse decorated with a shepherdess with lamb. Approx 17 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady in period dress, reverse decoration with a girl with skipping rope. Approx 17.5 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a ship at sail, reverse decorated with initials in a leaf surround. Approx 13 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a horse in a landscape. Approx 11.5 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a ship at sail, reverse decorated with a flowering potted plant. Approx 11.5 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with mountains, township, port and two flowers. Approx 12 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a ship at sail, reverse decorated with a coconut palm. Approx 11.5 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady in period costume with Crown. Approx 13.5 cm long
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Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady in period costume with fan, reverse decorated with a scene of a fruit tree and vegetables. Approx 12 cm long
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18ct yellow gold naturalistic coral style ring set with sea pearl
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