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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 bronze and ebonised wood armillary sphere the body comprising interlocking radial bands, raised on a turned ebonised base, 60 cm diameter x 86.5 cm high
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A Newton's terrestrial globe housed within a semi circular brass radius on a rosewood concave platform base, 29 cm diameter x 49 cm high
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An Indian brass astrolobe with a pierced spherical body housed within a calibrated radius and a circular frame, raised on three twist turned wooden supports and a stretcher base, 40 cm diameter x 72 cm high
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A contemporary terrestrial globe with a callibrated nickel arm, 31 cm diameter
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A brass telescope on stand manufacturer's mark Gardner & Co, Glasgow, raised on a tripod base, the barrel 101 cm long
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A collection of six 19th century brass candlesticks each of similar design, various dimensions, the largest 28 cm high
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A French provincial style circular top parquetry centre table the segmented top above a baluster standard and a four sectional base, 149.5 x 78.5 cm
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A pair of brass framed Street lights each with a domed top above a tapering octagonal body, 80 cm high
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Two Indian turquoise inlaid brass hanging Astrolobes each with a pierced openwork body within a foliate cast surround, 33 cm high
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A Louis XVI giltwood framed bergere upholstered in silk fabric above padded arms and a loose cushion, cabriole supports, (losses to the frame)
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A Regency style four tier Freestanding bookcase each tier divided by turned supports, 60 x 162 x 45 cm
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A Continental terracotta bust of a woman together with a collection of decorative Bindings the bust 41 cm high
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A Geoerge III mahogany three tier dumb waiter each circular tier divided by a turned standard above three scroll legs, 65 cm diameter x 112.5 cm high
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A small Afghan tribal rug with a central diamond lozenge within repeating geometric borders on a deep red ground, 203 x 156 cm
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A pair of George II style leather upholstered wingback chairs each with studded brown leather upholstery, above cabriole supports with cross stretchers
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A fine quality William IV mahogany Lirbary bookcase the top with four astragal glazed doors with arched glazing bars, above four solid panelled doors interspersed with columns, the left hand cupboard enclosing pigeon holes, raised on turned feet, 252 x 266.5 x 53 cm
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A large collection of faux books and decorative Bindings
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A collection of four Indian reverse glass paintings depicting court scenes and deities, (one with a hairline to the lower section of the glass, another with a loss to the glass at the lower left corner), two measuring 59.5 x 44.5 cm together with one measuring 60 x 39.5 cm and another measuring 60 x 45 cm
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A crystal and brass chandelier the openwork body hung with shaped drops and patera, emanating eight scroll arms with lights, 91 cm high
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A pair of Chinese blue glazed earthenware bottle vases 48 cm high
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A Chinese blue glazed earthenware charger shallow circular, 42 cm diameter
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A shaped rectangular papier mache tray on stand with a shaped scalloped border, painted in gilt with leaves and inlaid with mother of pearl, 81 cm wide; raised on a faux bamboo ebonised base, 64 x 40 x 48 cm
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A Charles I style oak extension dining table rectangular with two extensions, with a leaf carved frieze above baluster supports united by cross stretchers, 399 cm extended x 80 x 70 cm
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A pair of gilt metal mounted glass columnar lamp bases with shades each with a square stepped foot, each base 45 cm high
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A set of four patinated bronze putti figures each standing figure supporting a shield, on a naturalistic base, together with a painted wooden plinth, each figure 89 cm high
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A pair of etched clear glass kendis with grape and vine decoration, the body of each 37 cm high
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A triptych depicting a female Artist At work oil on canvas 230 x 338 cm
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A large walnut buffet a Deux Corps two sectional, the arched pediment above two panelled doors, the lower section separated by a marble division with a further two panelled doors, plinth base, 170 x 267 x 72 cm
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A 19th century Frenh gilt bronze chandelier the baluster leaf cast standard emanating six scroll arms terminating in sconces above a leaf cast pendant, 67 cm high
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A pair of six branch light fittings with patinated metal shades 72 cm diameter
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A taxidermied white fallow deer on stand mounted on a plinth base, 162 x 128 cm
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A substantial pair of Chinese enamelled earthenware ginger jars with covers each of baluster form painted with overlapping leaves, with domed covers and faux dog finials, (one with hairline), 84 cm high
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Two Chinese blanc de chine glazed earthenware jars with covers each with a ribbed body, 40 cm high
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A French provincial style wrought iron based refectory table rectangular, the top inlaid with ebonised bands and fleur-de-lys above scroll supports and a central stretcher, 239 x 75 x 100 cm
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A Persian floor runner with diamond lozenges to the centre within repeating borders on a red ground, 590 x 83 cm
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A Suzani wall hanging with stylized foliate panels in colours of red, chocolate and black on a cream ground, (deterioration in places), 354 x 190 cm
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A 17th century Spanish walnut side TABLErectangular, with four geometric carved frieze drawers raised on shape supports united by a wrought iron cross stretcher, 200 x 82 x 80 cmProvenance: Jose Maria Del Rey collection, Madrid
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Two Chinese glazed earthenware jars converted to lamps with shades one with stylized cloud bands, the other moulded with dragons beneath lug handles, 56 cm and 54 cm high
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A pair of Louis XV style semi wingback painted armchairs each upholstered in natural toned fabric, with padded arms and a loose seat cushion, scroll supports
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An 18th century French walnut kitchen dresser with a bordered plate rack and panelled doors, the lower section with a further three doors, with star motif inlay, cabriole supports, 216 x 242 x 50 cm
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An Italian patinated plaster bust modelled as a woman holding a bunch of flowers, (losses), 72 cm high
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An architectural print, the West Prospect of St. Paul& Cathedral depicting the west elevation of St. Paul& Cathedral in London, within an ebonised frame, 39 x 47 cm
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A lead figure of an Infant pan 58 cm high
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Two ammonite Fossils including one of substantial size, raised on a marble base, 64 cm high; together with a smaller specimen, 15 cm high
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Two Chinese sang de boeuf glazed earthenware vessels including a vase of waisted form, 38 cm high; together with a ginger jar and cover, 27 cm high
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A large Chinese black lacquered altar table with a rectangular top over two angled and splayed supports with circular cut-outs, 320 x 75 x 88 cm
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Four Chinese glazed earthenware jars, Han Dynasty of waisted and ovoid form, two with a green glaze and two with painted and carved decoration, various sizes, the tallest 48 cm high
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Six Chinese glazed earthenware water jars various sizes, painted with calligraphy and floral panels on a cream ground, the tallest 72 cm high
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A French embossed brass mounted cushion front mirror the projecting rectangular plate within a mirrored and embossed brass surround beneath a foliate crest, 123 x 78 cm
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A pair of 18th century parcel gilt torcheres each with a lobed and a leaf carved standard above a triform base, 121 cm high
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A French painted bombe commode serpentine, with three drawers, painted scenes traverse with lake scene, 112 x 94 x 55 cm
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A Louis XV style kingwood and marquetry commode with a serpentine variegated marble top above a bombe body, with two drawers inlaid with foliate panels, gilt metal mounts, cabriole supports, 129 x 88 x 51 cm
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Three red painted and gilt earthenware vessels two of globular form, one drum shaped, painted with floral and landscape designs, the largest 28.5 cm high
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A pair of French Empire style iron marble topped gueridons with a circular top above an open triform body and a platform base, with lion mask heads and ring handles, 41 cm diameter x 119 cm high
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A pair of French Empire style bronze winged Victory lamp bases with Suzani shades each naturalistically cast as a standing winged female above an orb and a figural frieze, each base 71.5 cm high
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A pair of French Empire style bronze, gilt bronze and verde marble tazzas each shallow circular, with leaf cast handles, raised on a marble plinth with a square foot, 15 cm wide across the handles x 24.5 cm high
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An Italian walnut, ivory and marquetry secretaire a abattant, late 18th/early 18th century, the scalloped dentil cornice inset with spring loaded concealed storage compartment above a drop front writing surface, opening to multiple drawers and storage compartments, the lower section with two doors, the whole finely inlaid in bone and contrasting woods with figural scenes, foliate borders and carved stiles, raised on lion& paw feet, 114 x 181 x 57 cm Provenance: The Estate of Nicolla Millata
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A collection of Imari porcelain comprising three large dishes, fifteen side plates, six tea bowls with saucers and three teapots, each with typical decoration, the largest dish 31 cm diameter
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A 17th century Carlos II Spanish walnut side table, the single plank top above supports of shaped outline joined by a pair of crossed iron scrolled stretchers, 145 x 82 x 78.5 cm Provenance: Leonard Joel, the John Anderson brown collection, 27th October 2013, lot 18
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A pair of French bronze and ormolu banquet lamps, 19th century each raised on a tripod base, with an acanthus leaf trimmed columnar standard, 92 cm total height
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A patinated bronze figure of a Bacchant the standing figure with a garland to his head raised on a circular base, 61 cm high
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A petite Louis XV style scarlet Japanned marble top commode with a variegated marble top above a bombe base with two drawers, painted with figures and pagodas, cabriole supports, 85 x 71 x 48 cm
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A substantial faceted glass vase on foot (some chips to rim), 41 cm high
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A pair of Chinese black lacquered Bookcases in two sections, the openwork body with multiple shelves, four cupboard doors and two shelves, each section 100 x 200 x 33 cm
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A pair of Chinese tea Dust glazed bottle vases 35.5 cm high
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A collection of Chinese sang de boeuf earthenware vessels comprising four bottle vases, a lidded jar and two jardinieres, the jar 32.5 cm high
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A pair of turquoise glazed Tang style earthenware horses 54 cm high
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A Chinese export black lacquered and gilt sewing box canted rectangular, painted with scenes depicting figures and buildings on a foliate ground, opening to a fitted interior, 33 cm wide
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A bronze figure of Silenus the bearded figure standing upon a dais holding, aloft a circular support, 61 cm high
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A Spanish red painted domed top chest painted with leafy branches above bracket feet, 53 x 38 x 32 cm
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A 17th century Spanish walnut side table rectangular, above scroll carved supports united by wrought iron cross stretchers, 141 x 82 x 78 cm
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A small square inlaid Pearlwood box containing seven novelty Corkscrews
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A collection of six Han earthenware jars including two cocoon jars with partial painted decoration and four domed cylindrical jars, the largest cocoon jar 31 cm high
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A Louis XV style chaise Brisee with a bowed back above padded arms, with a separate long ottoman, upholstered in floral print fabric, the ottoman 130 x 44 x 35 cm
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A Chinese crackle finish red lacquered altar table rectangular, with scrolled supports, 195 x 45 x 88.5 cm
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A Louis XVI style cut brass inlaid side cabinet in the boulle manner rectangular, with a single door, inlaid with foliate cut brass panels, gilt metal mounts, 83 x 109.5 x 33 cm
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A Louis XV style gilt metal mounted mantel clock with an anchor escapement and a silvered Roman numeral dial, housed within a waisted case, 35 cm high
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A substantial pair of Imari lidded vases baluster, each with a domed cover, painted with landscape scenes, 63 cm high
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Two floor Runners including a Hali rug in olive green tones, 358 x 90 cm; together with a Persian runner with a central elephant's foot border on a red ground, 288 x 80 cm
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A 19th century Chinese black lacquered screen comprising ten panels, each relief carved with phoenix, cherry trees against a cloudy background, 240 x 460 cm
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A pair of Chinese painted cast iron temple lions 74 x 85 cm
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A George III oak dresser base rectangular, with two geometric panelled drawers with brass loop handles, raised on turned supports, 181 x 88 x 51 cm
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A pair of French walnut framed highback armchairs each with multicoloured chevron upholstery, above leaf capped arms and turned supports united by cross stretchers
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A Chinese hand painted scroll mounted in a display case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century depicting a figural scene of two young combatants crouching underneath a tall tree with exotic parrots perched above, the image 76 x 145 cm
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A set of four hand coloured and engraved armorial crests 45 x 26.5 cm
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A cold painted bronze figure of a parrot with green, red and blue plumage, perched upon a realistically cast branch, 29.5 cm high
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A cold painted bronze figure of a Galah (some losses to surface), 16 cm high
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A cold painted bronze figure of a Kingfisher with multicoloured plumage, (losses to surface), 10 cm high
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A cold painted bronze figure of a Brolga with pink and white plumage, (some losses to surface), 7.5 cm high
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A cold painted bronze figure of a Kingfisher with red and blue plumage, (some losses to surface, one claw lacking), 6.5 cm high
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Two cold painted bronze figures of Cats including one with a bobbing head playing a mandolin, (some losses to surface), 8 cm high; together with a grey cat stamped 'Geschutzt', (some losses to surface), 7.5 cm high, 13 cm long
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Four cold painted bronze dog figurines of various dimensions, (losses to all surfaces), the largest 10 cm long
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Seven bronze dog figurines of various dimensions, (three with tail, foot and eye lacking), the largest 5 cm high
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Three dog figurines and a glazed ceramic dog Bookend including two composite figures and one cast metal figure of various dimensions, the largest 10.5 cm high; together with a ceramic bookend marked 'England', 8.5 x 12 x 8 cm
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A Continental silver cigarette box 22.5 x 5.5 x 17 cm
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A late Victorian sterling silver cigarette box with engine turned decoration marked 'Hardy Bros Ltd made in England', 14.5 x 5.5 x 9 cm
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Two sphinx paperweights (note one with end of tail lacking) two basalt glazed Jasper sphinx paperweights, early 19th century each cast in a recumbent manner on rectangular bases, (one with a loss to the tail), 16 cm high
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A late Victorian sterling silver presentation cigarette box 10 x 5 x 9.5 cm
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Two silver plate mounted hip flasks one of Sheffield plate with a crocodile skin bound flask with silver plated cap and inscribed base, 19 cm high; together with a silver plate bound glass flask, 16 cm high
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A brass and mother of pearl Necessaire of egg form when closed, the two halves opening to a central ring of perfume mounts, above a graduated foot, 22 cm high
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