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The Graham Geddes Relocation Auction, Day 1 — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:946
Sale Title:The Graham Geddes Relocation Auction, Day 1Lots with images:943
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:394
Date:21-Mar-2015
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A 19th century French painted leather five panelled screen, each panel painted with classical cartouches, musical trophies, foliage and ribbons on a pale green ground, 194.5 x 320 cm
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Two similar Chinese provincial blue and white porcelain vases converted to lamps, each of waisted form with pierced handles painted with garden scenes, 56.5 cm and 58 cm high
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A pair of faux marble pedestals, cylindrical, each painted with a grey marbled finish, circular foot, 92.5 cm high
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A William IV mahogany circular centre table, with a platform base, brass castors, 152.5 cm diameter x 77 cm high
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A set of six Chippendale style high back dining chairs, each with lion& paw legs and mask heads, cream cloth fabric
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A pair of gilt metal mounted glass columnar lamps, each with a cream silk shade (water marks to shades), each lamp base 44.5 cm high
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A large and impressive pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain floor vases, each with figural panels within foliate borders, 191 cm high
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A set of four neoclassical style ormolu wall sconces, each with three branches cast with acanthus leaves and lion mask heads, 29 cm high
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A Venetian style cushion front wall mirror, the canted rectangular plate within mirror panelled sides, beneath a scroll crest, 135 x 94 cm
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A pair of cloisonne lamps with shades, each tubular, inlaid with bird and landscape cartouches on a cerulean blue ground with gilt metal mounts, together with pale blue shades, the bases 40 cm high
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A composite stone fire surround. rounded rectangular, with a shaped apron moulded with panels raised on supports of conforming design, 148 x 109 cm
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An Italianate wall mirror with an ebonised and stone inlaid surround. 120 cm x 94 cm
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A Chinese black lacquered two sectional open bookcase, with multiple shelves above four cupboard doors, 180 x 200 x 35 cm
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Two Chinese provincial blue and white glazed earthenware lidded jars. 24 cm high and 21 cm high
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A collection of fourteen shagreen mounted cylindrical scroll boxes. in colours of brown and green, various dimensions
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Three Indian brass hand Warmers, each with a pierced cover and a looped handle, the largest 23 cm diameter
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A French giltwood framed cushion front mirror, the bevelled plate within a foliate etched mirrored surround, beneath a foliate pierced crest and a conforming pendant 150 x 107 cm
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A pair of mahogany framed maroon studded leather upholstered Gainsborough chairs
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A French Directoire ebonised and gilt metal mounted desk, with a tooled leather inset top above three frieze drawers, two deep drawers and opposing sham drawers, with writing slides to each end, fluted supports 182 x 76 x 91.5 cm
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A Moroccan bone, hardwood and pressed metal mounted wall mirror. 181 x 84 cm
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A pair of Baroque style bronze figures of torch bearers on stands, each figure standing, holding aloft a torchere and holding a vessel, raised on a bronze base, 207 cm total height
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Artist unknown. triptych depicting a Roman palazzo courtyard with ancient Roman sculptures, each panel 230 x 113 cm
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A classical style bronze Discobolus figure, the figure modelled in contrapposto stance leaning against a tree trunk, raised on a rectangular base, together with a metal plinth, the figure 107 cm high, the plinth 83.5 cm high
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A substantial pair of sculpted white marble figure groups depicting putti Astride Sphinxes, after Jacques Sazari, each carved as a putto seated on a sphinx, with a floral garland draped over the lap of each figure, together with a modern metal plinth, each statue 145 x 109 x 57 cm, each plinth 155 x 91 x 69.5 cmProvenance: acquired Christie& south Kensington, 1 May 2003, Lot 226
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A box framed African Textile, the textile 54.5 x 59 cm
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A 19th century Straw work box and cover. of sarcophagus form, fitted internally with six lidded compartments, the exterior with multicoloured geometric inlay, 33 x 11 x 28.5 cm
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A brass framed lantern, the stepped pagoda top above tapered rectangular sides enclosing four lights, 110 cm high
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A set of six Louis XV style tablet back dining chairs, each with a cream leather upholstered back and seat, cabriole supports
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A brass framed lantern. hexagonal, with a glazed top, sides, and undersides, enclosing six lights, 115 cm high approximately
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An 18th century Spanish oak side table. rectangular, with two foliate relief carved drawers, raised on canted rectangular supports, 156 x 83 x 60 cm
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A pair of Chinese Meiping vases with covers, 19th century, with helmet shaped covers, decorated with scalloped heart shaped cartouches depicting an aquatic scene of Peking ducks amongst lotus blooms, on a mottled blue and gilt reserve, together with timber stands, apocryphal Kangxi mark, 52 cm high
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Two bronze figures of Storks, each standing bird realistically modelled, with plumed feathers, the tallest 116 cm high
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A French cushion front wall mirror, the projecting bevelled rectangular plate within a mirrored surround, beneath a foliate crest, the whole applied with foliate embossed brass panels, 93 x 56 cm
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A Lage pair of hexagonal bronze framed lanterns, each with a pagoda top above an open body enclosing six lights (no glazing), 132 cm high approximately
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A six panel Grisaille screen, each panel painted with classical trophies in vibrant colours on a dark background, 235.5 x 342 cm
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A pair of Chinese provincial glazed earthenware vases converted to lamps. ovoid, each with remnants of painted decoration with modern shades, each vase 47.5 cm high
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A Chinese carved wood figure of Quan Yin, the figure seated cross-legged in 'Dhyanasana', with the left hand raised in 'Abhaya mudra', the head crowned with a richly decorated diadem featuring the Amitabha Buddha in the centre, Guanyin's loose tendrils of hair cascading down her shoulders, and over the elongated earlobes, the chest adorned by necklaces, the face and body with visible traces of pigment, (signs of wear and aged cracks to the wood), 100 cm high Provenance: Purchased in El Rastro, Madrid in…
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A pair of vellum mounted storage Trunks. rectangular, each with a hinged cover, 52 x 69 x 52.5 cm
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A pair of Knoll style settees, each with adjustable sides and loose cushions, upholstered in checked fabric, 214 cm wide
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A Chinese black lacquered opium bed. rectangular, with a carved apron and legs, 200 x 43.5 x 120 cm
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A collection of Chinese blanc de chine glazed vessels. comprising a bottle vase, a ginger jar and cover, and a further jar, the tallest 38 cm high
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A collection of graduated marble bowls, each in the form of an opening flower, the largest 38.5 cm diameter
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A pair of classical style bronze cherubs, each winged figure holding an arrow, 75 cm high
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A pair of French Directoire style wrought iron marble top Consoles, each with a canted rectangular top above an iron base with lion mask heads and ring handles, on tapered legs with cross stretchers, 165 x 76 x 66 cm
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An Indian bronze lidded vessel in the form of an elephant, the standing figure with a domed saddle and a hinged lid, 20.5 cm high
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A French tapestry. depicting a romantic scene in a lush classical garden, (some losses), 289 x 284 cm
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A Louis XV style marble top kingwood and parquetry commode, with a serpentine rectangular top, above a bombe base with two drawers, applied with foliate gilt metal mounts, cabriole legs, 99 x 88 x 52 cm
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A Louis XV style high back dining chair. upholstered in natural tone fabric, cabriole supports
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A pair of faceted glass candle holders with storm shades each with a stepped square foot, 39.5 cm high
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An oak framed wall mirror, the rectangular plate within a columnar surround carved with corn husks, beneath a pointillated pediment, 142 x 89 cm
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A pair of Chinese enamelled lidded urns. baluster, decorated with a garden scene of pheasants, together with timber stands, each vase 72.5 cm high
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A Louis XV style composite stone fire surround. serpentine, moulded with a central shell crest above shaped supports, 157.5 x 114 cm
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A rococo style wall mirror, the shaped rectangular plate within a foliate pierced and carved surround, 215 x 103 cm
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An Art Nouveau bronze fire screen. shaped rectangular, with a radiating stylised foliate design on scroll feet, 70 x 86 cm
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A Louis XV French provincial walnut drop-front writing desk, the interior fitted with drawers and compartments, above two frieze drawers and a full length drawer, cabriole supports with sabots, 96.5 x 97 x 45.5 cmProvenance: Christie& New York 5 February 2013, Lot 328
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A circular lapis lazuli and specimen marble inlaid wrought iron based centre table, the top with marine motifs above four scroll supports united by stretchers, 152 cm diameter x 78.5 cm high
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A pair of Moroccan lights. ovoid, inset with paste cabochons, with embossed and pierced decoration, 124 cm high.
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A pair of Moroccan lanterns, with a faceted body and clear and leadlight glazed panels, 170 cm high approximately
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A 19th century Italian walnut desk. rectangular, with leaf tip carved borders and a drawer to one end, above ring turned supports and a cross stretcher, 144 x 80 x 82 cm
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A matched set of four Louis XV style giltwood framed bergeres. comprising a pair of 18th century manufacture together with a pair of later manufacture, each with a foliate carved crest rail above a leather upholstered tablet back, padded arms, and a fitted seat, cabriole supports
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A large Chinese blue and white vase on stand. decorated with a large feng huang bird, together with a timber stand, (restoration, firing fault to base), 41 cm high.
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A Chinese archaic style bronze censer. cast with chevrons and fo dog mask heads, 16 cm high
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A Louis XV style high back dining chair, with striped upholstery, cabriole supports
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A French provincial style BIBLIOTHÈQUE, with an arched cornice above articulated doors with wrought iron grills, the lower section with a further two articulated panelled doors, 148.5 x 260 x 60 cm
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A fallow antler chandelier, with an openwork body constructed from intertwined antlers, twelve lights, 95 cm high
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A collection of decorative Bindings and faux books
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A pair of Chinese faceted cloisonne vases, each of squared tubular form with an undulating silhouette pattern, 49 cm high
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A French provincial style BIBLIOTHÈQUE, with an arched cornice above articulated doors with wrought iron grills, the lower section with a further two articulated panelled doors, 148.5 x 260 x 60 cm
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A pair of Meiping cloisonne vases, each depicting cherry blossom in flower on a black ground, 39 cm high
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A pair of Chinese Zun vases, Republic period. of bulbous form with a diaper border, decorated with a large iron red dragon on a yellow reserve, flanked by deer head lugs, together with timber stands, apocryphal Tongzhi mark, 37 cm high
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A pair of cloisonne lidded boxes, each with a pagoda cover beneath an angular handle, with dragons and cockerels, 35 x 43 x 15 cm
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A Louis XV style bergere, with floral cloth upholstery, above out swept arms and a loose cushion, cabriole supports
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Four box framed Collections of Grand Tour style resin seals. 36 x 41 cm
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A late 17th century Flemish oak refectory table, with a planked top above a fluted apron and turned drum legs united by cross stretchers, 215 x 74. x 81 cm
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A French Empire style bronze figural lamp. cast in the form of winged Victory supporting a light fitting and shade, raised on sphere and a rectangular plinth base, the lamp base 60 cm high
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A miniature painted single drawer bombe commode. 44 x 34 x 25 cm
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A substantial pair of blanc de chine glazed earthenware lamp bases. baluster, each with a cloth shade, each base 61 cm high
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A burl wood brush pot. naturalistically formed, 23 cm high
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A collection of four Tuscan earthenware water jugs. various sizes (faults), the largest 46 cm high
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A Continental figural oak Corbel. carved with a putto beneath a ram mask head, 57 cm high
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Three Chinese lacquered brush pots. faceted, the tallest 17.5 cm high
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Two Variegated marble spheres on stands, each 13 cm diameter
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Two cased Collections of Grand Tour plaster Intaglios, one case 32 x 4 x 21 cm, the other 32 x 5 x 21.5 cm
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An Indian Sadeili inlaid vanity box, the hinged cover opening to a fitted interior (some contents missing), the whole intricately inlaid with geometric panels and borders, 31.5 x 12 x 23 cm
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An Anglo Indian sandalwood and sadeli mosaic sewing box, mid 19th century, the hinged lid inset with a relief carved landscape panel, internally fitted and complete with original ivory and mosaic inlaid compartment lids and bobbins, 31.5 cm wide note: the box includes a hand written period postcard indicating it was a gift from the Rani and Rajah of Tanekhandi, the Rani 'Was one of the first Hindu ladies to begin to come out into European society. ', including two original black and white photographs of…
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A Chinese bronze seated figure of the white-robed Guanyin, 17th century. sitting cross-legged on a lotus base, with high chignon and diadem of the Amitabha Buddha, depicted wearing necklaces and flowing robes, in the left hand, Guanyin holds the (detachable) sacred vase, one of the eight Buddhist symbols of good fortune, and in her right hand Guanyin holds a willow branch, used for sprinkling the divine nectar of life upon her devotees, to bless them with spiritual and physical peace, 71.5 cm high…
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A pair of rock crystal obelisks. 36.5 cm high
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Three jade bangles. carved with Buddhist symbols, each 9 cm diameter
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Two Indian necklaces, one in unpolished rock crystal together with another in polished crystal, one 88 cm long and the other 90 cm long
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Two Indian choker-length crystal necklaces, with silver spacers, each 38.4 cm long
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Two Indian double-strand necklaces. including a choker-length necklace composed of rock crystal and glass fragments, 40 cm long; together with a further necklace composed of rock crystal, glass beads, and silver spacers, 70 cm long
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A pair of Indian woven metal purses. 15.5 cm wide
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Three Indian crystal choker-length necklaces, with silver spacers, 34 cm, 40 cm, and 38 cm length
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Two Indian crystal choker-length necklaces, with pewter spacers, each 40 cm long
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A Moroccan lapis lazuli and silver NECKLACE52 cm long
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A Kawai ebonised cased Upright piano. serial no. K827798, 154 x 131 x 66 cm
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A vellum mounted rectangular storage trunk, with a hinged cover and iron fittings, 150 x 52 x 45.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese red lacquered standard lamps with Pleated shades, each base with pierced and carved decoration, 140 cm high
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A 19th century Sheraton style mahogany and giltwood framed mirror, the oval plate within a beaded and mahogany veneered surround beneath a corn husk and foliate crest, 125 cm high
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A Chinoiserie painted leather four panelled screen, each panel painted with landscapes on a red ground within trellis borders, 178 x 188 cm
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