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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:485
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:71
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:337
Date:20-Jan-2015
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A flat-weave carpet, in pale tones decorated with large stylised florals in celadon green, apricot and red tones; framed by a broad border incorporating similar motifs. 270 x 181 cm
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An antique Persian Baluchi rug, the field decorated with a complex design of curvilinear medallions and lion motifs, framed by three borders again with a complex design of palmettes and leaves. 206 x 106 cm
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A hand knotted Serapi runner, the field decorated with five conjoined diamond shaped medallions with hook outlines surrounded by other diamond motifs and borders by two narrow guards, in old ivory tones on a rich red ground. 302 x 82 cm
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An old hand knotted Baluchi tribal rug, the field decorated with stylised plant motifs, four narrow border guards in colours of dark blue, brown, red, green, mustard and ivory. 116 x 192 cm
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A hand knotted Pakistan rug, the field with seven angular medallions, multiple narrow border guards, in colours of dark blue, aubergine, pale apricot and old ivory. 100 x 150 cm
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An old hand knotted Baluchi tribal rug, the field with three large medallions and stylised plant motifs, multiple narrow border guards including hooked running dog motifs, in colours of dark blue, red, brown, green and ivory. 114 x 192 cm
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An old uncommon Baluchi carpet, with deep sculpted pile, all wool construction, in various red-brown tones, vegetable dyed. 220 x 180 cm
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An antique hand knotted Kazak rug, the shaded blue field with multiple coloured flower-heads and various floral sprays around a brick red large hexagon hooked panel containing light blue and brick red similar decoration surrounded by a baton border. Slight loss to each end. 253 x 150 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug, the field with central floral medallion and four corner designs, three border guards with central wide herati guard in colours of rich brick red, dark and light blue, green, rose pink and ivory. 205 x 1540
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An Afghan Andkhoi carpet, the bright red field decorated with rows of stylised guls, framed by multiple borders. Hand knotted wool pile. 200 x 125 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 x 140 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi runner, the length decorated with four medallions outlined by stylised florals on a deep red field, framed by multiple borders. 300 x 80 cm
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A Persian Hamadan carpet, the field decorated with a large hexagonal medallion enclosing geometric motifs, on a dark field, further decorated with scattered geometric motifs, framed by three borders, the largest decorated with a highly stylised meander and rosette design. 275 x 160 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Baluchi rug, of unusual design, the field decorated with stylised plant and animal motifs in four oblong panels with three border guards, in colours of deep blue, brown, green, mustard and Old Ivory. 246 x 138 cm
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A hand knotted Iranian Hamadan runner, the field decorated with numerous large boteh motifs incorporating an unusual pistachio green tone on an indigo ground highlighted with other elements in bleu-celeste and salmon pink toning, framed by a highly geometric floral meander border with ivory ground. 500 x 109 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner/rug with a central medallion and bold geometric floral motifs, two border guards, in colours of rich red, dark blue, pale rose pink and old ivory. 314 x 146 cm
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A hand knotted silk pile Qum prayer rug, the mihrab decorated with a teardrop chandelier medallion patterned with peacocks and flanked by urns of flowers, the main border decorated with a repeating pattern of pairs of birds. 150 x 95 cm
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A Chinese silken pile carpet, the old ivory ground decorated with water and sky dragons embattled over mystic pearls, the dragons in various tones of turquoise, green, charcoal and red. The pile lightly sculpted to indicate their scales and other features. 27.5 x 180 cm
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An Iranian Zanjan silk pile carpet, the field decorated with a profusion of flowering tendrils. 210 x 150 cm
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A fine quality Persian silk Isfahan rug, the field with a lustrous deep copper brown ground highlighted with a central floral medallion with black ground, all-over curvilinear fine floral decoration with repeating blue/grey ground spandrel corners, the dominant border guard conforming to the central medallion. Very high knot density. 153 x 93 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi hand knotted carpet, the rich cherry red field decorated with multiple star shaped medallions and with flower-head outlines, framed by multiple narrow borders including stylised geometric patterns and rosette flower-heads. 300 x 200 cm
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A fine hand knotted Tabriz rug, decorated with a floral medallion on a bright red ground surrounded by floral sprigs, palmettes decorate the main border and the quadrants, the decoration in a wide range of colours including salmon, celadon, indigo, pistachio, bleu celeste and others. 210 x 140 cm
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A pair of vintage long life-boat oars, the long shafts with original orange/red paint, the white blades with the ship's name 'Constance N'. Length 428 cm
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A single old long life-boat oar, similar to above
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A Victorian walnut prie-dieu chair, the seat and back upholstered in a floral tapestry which is slightly distressed, the back with ornate scrolling carving, on porcelain casters
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A large old Chinese solid camphorwood chest, with ornate all-over carved decoration of figures, village scenes, dragons etc. With brass lock. 100 x 48 x 56 cm
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A small Victorian period burr walnut four stage serpentine whatnot, with inlaid decoration and slender turned and spiral fluted column supports. 70 x 32 x 12.2 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 x 48 x 83 cm
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A Regency period mahogany flat-top card table, of plain oblong shape on acanthus carved square section pedestal support with platform base and well carved lion's paw feet, the interior lined with green baize. 91 x 46 x 79 cm
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An ebonised upright display cabinet, of French style with ornate cut brass inlay and gilt metal mounts, two glazed doors with three adjustable internal shelves, beaded top rim and short feet. With key. 90 x 35 x 157 cm
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A walnut pier cabinet of French style, restrained inlaid decoration and gilt metal mounts, single glazed door, two internal shelves, plain top and plinth base. 79 x 31 x 103 cm
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A large old ornate Flemish walnut cabinet, with three cupboard doors across the top and panelled base, ornately carved in deep relief with masks, dragons, leaves, flowers and scrolls, plain breakfront pediment and six short feet. 196 x 45 x 155 cm
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A vintage mahogany walking stick stand, the base with three graduating demi-lune shelves with depressions for the base of the sticks, raised on two side splats, the top demi-lune shelf with 34 holes to stand the sticks in. 103 x 20 x 85 cm
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A colonial rimu carpenter's box, dovetail construction, steel carrying handles, hinged lid; containing a collection of assorted old moulding planes, hammers, screwdrivers, etc. 93.5 x 44 x 45.5 cm
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An early 20th century Louis Vuitton travelling small steamer trunk, square form, caramel toned leatherette exterior with leather corner cappings, the brass locks marked LV. A border under the base stamped Louis Vuitton, Paris, London, Lille and Nice. The interior with a removable webbed cage, affixed label to the lid numbered 759239. 50 x 50 x 34 cm
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An old oak tambour fronted stationery cabinet, the interior with fifteen rectangular pigeon holes for stationery and documents, panelled sides and on plinth base, 117 x 44 x 79 cm
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A George III oak court cupboard, moulded flared cornice with plain frieze overhanging top with turned finials above the three panelled top including two doors, the base with three short drawers above two doors each with four fielded panels, panelled sides to all, raised on stile feet, a single shelf to the top and base. Good colour and patina. 145 x 61 x 183 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 x 48 x 98 cm
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A good early 19th century oak European cassone, the decorative front with two main rectangular panels inlaid with eight point stars within an inlaid panelled border, various complex mouldings and half bobbin turnings, dentilled detail, scrolling and pierced frieze to the bracket base, panelled sides with wide iron straps and sturdy iron swing handles, panelled hinged lid. 154.5 x 66.5 x 85.5 cm
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A George III country oak panelled back settle, the upstanding back with moulded detail to the five panel back, plain scrolling open arms with short turned detail, raised on cabriole front legs, pegged construction, a loose squab to the seat. 183 x 69 x 101 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 x 49 x 91 cm
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A Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the top section with two small drawers above three graduated full width drawers, the base with three full width drawers, pierced brass handles and key hole escutcheons, oak linings, stepped pediment with dentil moulding, supported on ogee bracket feet. 108 x 54 x 185 cm
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A Georgian oak plate rack dresser back, two shelves, wide plank back, plain pediment to top, shaped sides, 169 x 17 x 83 cm
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A large old ornate Flemish walnut breakfront sideboard, with three drawers above three cupboard doors, full column mouldings, ornate deeply carved decoration of dragons, urns, leaves, flowers and scrolls, in a classical manner - thumbnail moulded top edge and plinth base with bun feet. 200 x 55 x 104 cm
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A 19th century German small proportion floor standing cabinet, the serpentine top with a conforming frieze drawer above a single panelled door with flamed veneer, flanked by slender columns raised on squat bun feet. 88 x 46 x 133 cm
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A good George III mahogany standing corner cabinet, fine quality Sheraton stringing and band inlays to the door panels, Greek key band decoration to the flared moulded pediment, the inlaid flowering vine frieze below with central element of a questing animal, the top with two double panelled doors enclosing three shaped oak shells, the base with three short drawers above two conforming panelled doors, brass swing handles, escutcheons and H-form hinges, ogee bracket feet. 101 x 55 x 204 cm, pleasantly faded…
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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 x 50 x 225 cm
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A Victorian mahogany campaign washstand, the drop-side top with side hinged opening revealing a fitted interior with hinged mirror, wash basin cavity and concealed drawer, raised on turned legs with screw on brass fittings. 66 x 66 x 74 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 x 61 x 60.5 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 Ranger, Auckland. 153 x 76.5 x 73 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 x 48 x 77 cm
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A vintage oak leadlight cabinet, with central open shelf and oval mirror, a glazed full length cabinet on each side and a small central cabinet, orange, green and yellow leadlights, original metal handles but replacement casters. With keys. 112 x 32 x 145 cm
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A late Victorian period mahogany bookcase of Georgian style, with three adjustable shelves and three small drawers in base, bracket feet, moulded top edge. 94 x 30 x 14 cm
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A vintage oak floor standing cash register, with nine slender drawers and hinged compartment in base, panelled sides, rounded front edges, bombe base and cabriole style legs with metal caps. 70 x 54 x 123 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 x 69.5 x 86 cm
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A Victorian period pine bookcase cabinet, the top section with two glazed doors and two internal shelves, the base with two panelled doors, H-metal hinges, stepped pediment and plinth base. 160 x 40 x 234 cm
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An Art Deco Karelian birch dining suite, the oblong table with deep double moulded edge and twin plinth base, the four chairs with shaped backs, sabre style legs, stretcher bases and drop-in mustard velvet seats. The table 180 x 90 x 76 cm
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A set of eight walnut bar back chairs of Regency style with sabre front legs, elaborate carved and pierced back rails and drop-in seats with quality pale lemon fabric covers - six singles and a pair of carvers
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A Regency mahogany tilt-top supper table, the plain top raised on a quatrefoil reeded base with conforming column, on brass casters. Height 75 cm. 106 x 118 cm
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A Regency mahogany banquet extension dining table, the oval top with thumb moulded edge accepting the three leaves, raised on six turned and lobed legs terminating in brass and porcelain castors. 233 x 135 x 74.5 cm
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A set of eight solid Tasmanian oak ladder back chairs, comprising six side chairs and two carvers, each with seagrass seats, in traditional English provincial style
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A New Zealand design retro design rosewood dining table by Rudi Schwarz, the rectangular top with the corners recessed to accept the cylindrical legs, mildly tapered frieze. 188 x 93 x 75 cm
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A retro rosewood circular dining table, raised on a substantial cylindrical column with circular platform base. Diameter 1210, height 71.5 cm
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A set of six retro chrome framed dining armchairs, the back panels and seats recently upholstered in a grey pure wool boucle, the frame in a cantilever design
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A pair of Georgian period elm Hepplewhite shield back single chairs, with tapering square section legs, stretcher bases and padded seats. Both require new covers
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A Georgian period elm single chair, of country Chippendale style with pierced splat, square section legs, stretcher base and drop-in seat. Covers worn
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An early 19th century mahogany elbow chair, the plain wooden frame upholstered in a checked fabric, requires re-upholstering and minor repairs. 3 x 66 x 95 cm
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A mahogany Regency elbow chair, the back decorated in Egyptian papyrus style motifs, upholstered in a terracotta self-patterned fabric. 55 x 49 x 85 cm
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A leather three-seater Chesterfield sofa, in chocolate brown Chesterfield leather with buttoned detail to the front, seat and arms, roll arm front with brass stud detail, turned bun feet with brass caster cups, in excellent order. 230 x 98 x 16 cm
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A William IV wine table, with a grey-white Breccia marble top, raised on a tapering half-fluted gun barrel column from a tri-form base with inward scrolling feet. 46 x 38 x 73 cm
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An Oriential four panel black lacquer and hardstone screen, each panel depicting a vase and flowers including chrysanthemums and prunus, each panel 40 x 182 cm
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An antique Chinese ebonised demi-lune side table, plain design with intricate carved frieze beneath the top edge, standing on four well apportioned square section legs with 'hoof' feet. 122 x 63 x 93 cm
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An old Tibetan hardwood cabinet, the panelled front with central door and ornate carved and painted decoration, raised on short feet with animal terminals, plain stepped top and panelled sides. With ornate brass lock. 128 x 56 x 90 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period small proportioned black stained pine chest, with five full width drawers over seven varied size drawers, 52 x 41 x 90 cm
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A Victorian mahogany framed mirror, the serpentine shaped frame with decorative embellishments to top, 100 x 86 cm
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A Victorian mahogany cheval toilet mirror, of plain oblong glass on scroll supports with platform base. Width 650, height 80 cm
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A light mahogany Sheraton Revival cheval toilet mirror, the shield shaped bevelled glass on lyre shaped supports, the bowfront base with three small drawers, ornately inlaid with classical motifs. Width 630, height 90 cm
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A Venetian gilt metal glass and marble table lamp, of tall form, the lobed green glass spherical body with four legs and four scrolling arms supporting a black shade with gold trim. Height 105 cm
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A pair of decorative coloured moulded glass and gilt metal table lamps, each of the three tapered panels with multiple applied glass flower-heads and grape bunches in green, deep amber and dark purple tones to the wire mesh backing, decorative gilt metal framed supports and flaring bases with scroll, leaf and mask highlights. Height 43 cm
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A matching smaller vintage French style ceiling light fitting to above, the hexagonal flared panels with coloured glass grape bunch and flower-heads supported on the decorative gilt metal frame, chain supports. Diameter 480, height 46 cm
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A vintage oak barley twist standing lamp, with circular base and plain green fabric shade
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A Philippe Starck for Kartell 'Bourgie' table lamp, in black plastic. Height 78 cm
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A pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figured lamps, each modelled as Kuanyin, the goddess of mercy, standing holding a large lotus bloom upon a plinth encrusted with further lotus flowers and pads; the whole raised upon a square wood plinth base and each with a silk multi-petal lotus flower shade. Height 80 cm
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An old concrete bird bath, the base as a stylised fish raised on an octagonal base, the fish with tail raised supporting the large scallop shell bird bath, remains of old white paint finish. Diameter 800, height 85 cm
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An old large reconstituted marble garden statue, the young nymph holding bunches of grapes, semi-draped in a wrap, tied in a bow to her waist, remains of old cream paint finish. Height 117 cm
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