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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:790
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:94
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:589
Date:8-Sep-2015
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A small Georgian mahogany chest of three graduated full width drawers, cross banded top with ebony stringing, brass bale handles and bracket feet with shaped aprons between. Surface marks. 88 cm x 88 cm x 43.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany flat front chest, the two short over three full width graduated drawers, turned bun handles, plinth base. 105.5 cm x 47 cm x 102 cm
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A George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, two half drawers over three full width drawers, cockbeading to drawers, oval acorn decorated brass back plate and handles, raised on bracket feet, requires some attention. 105 cm x 53 cm x 95 cm
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A Georgian mahogany flat fronted chest of drawers, two half drawers over three full width drawers, cockbeading to drawers, round decorative brass back plates and captured ring handles, raised on bracket feet, requires attention. 106 cm x 50 cm x 100 cm
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A George III mahogany flat front chest of drawers, two half width drawers over three full width, cockbeaded decoration to drawers, oval back plates and handles, raised on bracket feet, requires minor attention. 100 cm x 48 cm x 99 cm
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A George III mahogany small proportion bowfront chest, two half drawers over two full width drawers, oval brass back plates and handles, raised on bracket feet. 63 cm x 45 cm x 83 cm
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A George III oak flat front chest of drawers, four full width drawers, swan neck brass handles, brass keyhole escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. 100 cm x 52 cm x 85 cm
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A George III mahogany flat front chest of drawers, two half width drawers over three full width, decorative stringing to drawer fronts, oval brass back plates and handles, raised on bracket feet. 100 cm x 54 cm x 108 cm
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A George III mahogany small proportion flat front chest of drawers, two half width over three full width drawers, brass back plates with swing handles, raised on bracket feet. 93 cm x 49 cm x 105 cm
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A Victorian mahogany tilt-top circular dining table, of plain design with thumbnail moulded edge, on carved baluster column support with tripod base and original brass casters. Diameter 170 cm height 75 cm
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A generously proportioned George III mahogany elbow chair, open fretwork back, square legs with striped linen seat.
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A New Zealand colonial kauri chest of five drawers, two deep drawers across the top with three full width drawers below, plain design with moulded top edge and turned wood handles, standing on short turned feet. 104 cm x 51 cm x 11 cm
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A New Zealand colonial kauri scotch chest with a slender full width drawer across the top, three small drawers and three full width drawers, reeded column mouldings, plain top with moulded edge, turned wood handles and mottled drawer fronts. 118 cm x 48 cm x 123 cm
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A good 19th century New Zealand colonial inlaid wine table, the circular top with geometric multi-star and cube pattern in various woods, thumb moulded edge, the turned rimu column on restrained scroll tripod base. Good colour and patina. Diameter 40 cm mm height 74 cm
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A good vintage oak sideboard of 17th century/18th century English style, two drawers across the top with shell motifs and two cupboard doors with linen fold designs. Short turned legs with stretcher base, thumbnail moulded top. With keys. 137 cm x 53 cm x 93 cm
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A Georgian oak country chest on chest, the top section with dentil moulding and two drawers above three full width drawers, the base with three graduated full width drawers, brass bale handles, bracket feet. Some attention required. 113 cm x 56 cm x 187 cm
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A large unusual Victorian English oak chest on stand, the top section with two full width drawers as a panelled front with panelled sides and back, the base section with three small drawers and one full width drawer, short reeded legs with shaped aprons between, brass bale handles, pegged joints and moulded top edge. 134 cm x 60 cm x 126 cm
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A Victorian flame mahogany chiffonier with leaf and scroll carved back, single full width drawer and two arched cupboard doors, carved corbels and plinth base. With glass top. 107 cm x 46 cm x 136 cm
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An impressive mid-Victorian marble topped walnut credenza, of French design influence; with a central vitrine cabinet flanked by a concave section, each decorated with oval bas relief, gilt metal medallions of cherubs and a woman, laid on finely veneered and inlaid panels, the top set with variegated rose marble, above a conforming shaped frieze with inlaid ebony and satinwood Greek key pattern, ormolu beaded borders and flowerhead bosses, four knopped and fluted columns flank either side and the cabinet…
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A Victorian mahogany breakfront three door cabinet, three small drawers and panelled cupboard doors with carved trailing leaf and vine borders, flame veneers, the short upstand with leaf and scroll carved decoration, well carved claw feet to the front with bun feet at the back. 122 cm x 48 cm x 123 cm
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A small good quality Victorian period mahogany wall cabinet of plain design with two arched glazed doors, short stepped pediment and two internal shelves. With original amber glass handle and key. 90 cm x 24 cm x 77 cm
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A 19th century mahogany two stage standing corner cabinet of Georgian style, the top section with an astragal glazed door and two internal shelves, the base with a single panelled door and a single internal shelf, brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, green painted interior. 92 cm x 46 cm x 196 cm
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A 19th century English pine two stage standing corner cabinet, the top section with two arched glazed doors and three internal shelves, the base with two arched doors and one internal shelf, wood and white porcelain handles, stepped pediment and bracket feet. 100 cm x 58 cm x 200 cm
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A Victorian period burr walnut mirror backed sideboard with a serpentine white marble top, mirrored doors, ornate carved and pierced decoration. 150 cm x 46 cm x 204 cm
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A George III oak astragal glazed corner cabinet, swan neck pediment, three shelves to the interior, decorative brass escutcheon. 16 cm x 75 cm
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A Victorian flame mahogany small cupboard, restrained decorated door with a small brass handle, the interior with two shelves. 70 cm x 39 cm x 108 cm
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A Georgian period oak hanging corner cabinet, the single door with mahogany cross banding and brass ‘butterfly’ hinges, the interior with three shelves. With key. 74 cm x 43 cm x 95 cm
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A George III mahogany astragal glazed cabinet, the pediment with Greek key style decoration, the interior with three shelves, the cupboard base raised on bracket feet. 43 cm x 33 cm x 170 cm
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A William IV flame mahogany wall cabinet, with plain glass door, the interior with original faded velvet lining and hooks for hanging miniatures, etc., with elegant architectural pediment. 45 cm x 19 cm x 52 cm
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A George III country oak fall front bureau, the fitted interior with a combination of ten drawers below seven pigeon holes, two with secret drawers, all above four full width graduated drawers, swing handles, bracket feet. 92.5 cm x 51 cm x 101 cm
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An 18th century English oak bureau, the stepped interior fitted with pigeonholes, small drawers and a writing well, the three graduated full width drawers with panelled fronts and brass teardrop handles, standing on bun feet. 92 cm x 55 cm x 107 cm
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A 19th century mahogany drum front bureau, the upper structure with drum opening to reveal pigeon holes and small drawers, the lower section with three full width drawers. 81 cm x 114 cm x 55 cm
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A George III mahogany fall front bureau, fitted interior, four full width drawers to the base, bracket feet, some fading to the right side.
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A George III mahogany fall front bureau, three full width drawers with bone keyhole escutcheons, oval brass back plates and swing handles, raised on bracket feet, the interior with six small stationery drawers. 81 cm x 42 cm x 108 cm
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A rare Georgian period pine country washstand, of plain oblong shape with double hinged top, carved fretwork between the square section legs which are chamfered on the inside. 94 cm x 50 cm x 80 cm
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A craftsman made English mahogany Georgian style wash stand, the circular ring top dished to hold a basin, supported on three slender baluster columns from a triangular section with two small drawers, further raised on slender columns from a tripod base with ball and claw feet. Diameter 30.5 cm height 85.5 cm
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A George III country oak cricket table, the mildly concave triangular top on a traditional three leg base, each of triangular section, plain lower stretchers. Good dark colour.
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A Victorian period oak tripod revolving piano stool, with circular floral tapestry top.
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An unusual Victorian period brass tripod revolving piano stool, with ball feet and circular sculptured floral velvet seat.
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A good Victorian period mahogany four stage bow front whatnot, decorated with marquetry inlay, barley twist column supports and short turned legs. Width 75 cm height 117 cm
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An oak Arts and Crafts kneehole cabinet, with two central panelled doors above a small bowfront shelf, two open shelves across the top and multiple small shelves on either side. 10 cm x 48 cm x 133 cm
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A pair of kelim covered oak stools, square form, the geometric kelim covers with copper studs and leather stitched corners to the plain oak frames, the square section legs with internal taper.
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A good George III flame mahogany Sheraton fold-over top card table, cross banded and with satinwood inlays, the front rounded corners with inset legs to the front, square tapered section, baize lined interior.
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A Victorian upholstered stool, cross stretcher sides with turned stretcher base, the top upholstered in a geometric tapestry in red, cream, green and blue with brown velvet to the sides, brown china casters, requires minor attention. 62 cm x 54 cm x 50 cm
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A Victorian walnut inlaid and carved pedestal games table, the circular top with satinwood and Tunbridge inlaid panels, carved border, the turned pedestal with carved detail, conforming tripod base. Diameter 51.5 cm
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A small 18th century English oak coffer with two plank top with reeded edges and clenched ends, panelled front, sides and back, incised carving to the front, candle tray to the interior, raised on stile feet. The front with three inlaid rondels and incised carved decoration. 110 cm x 41 cm x 62 cm
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A George III coffer, three panelled top the three panels to the front decorated in Jacobean style carving. 129 cm x 60 cm x 70 cm
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A 1950s/60s flush fronted mahogany cabinet of nine plan drawers, with light and dark coloured timber fronts, plain ‘cube’ shape. Some surface marks. 88 cm x 68 cm x 61 cm
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A set of 12 mahogany flush fronted plan drawers, alternate light and coloured timbers. Some surface marks. 88 cm x 68 cm x 61 cm
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A set of four mid-century Danish rosewood dining chairs by Schionning & Elgaard, Denmark, c.1960.
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A good modern oak plank top dining table of French country style, oblong shape with clenched ends, supported on pegged tapering square section legs, good dark colour and polish. Length 235 cm width 92 cm
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A pair of French giltwood open elbow chairs, of second Empire style c.1870, ornately decorated with leaves, flowers and scrolls, the top rails with pierced ribbon work, the legs carved and fluted, the seats, arms and backs with studded cream cotton covers.
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A small French mahogany demi-lune vitrine of Louis XV style, decorated with panels in the Vernis Martin manner and richly embellished with gilt metal mounts, the red satin lined interior with two glass shelves, the cabinet raised on four short cabriole legs. 65 cm x 37 cm x 164 cm
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A giltwood console table of French Louise XV style, with ornate leaf, flower and scroll decoration, four cabriole legs with elaborate stretcher base, the serpentine peach coloured marble top with thumbnail moulded edge. Together with matching wall mirror. Height 1340. 130 cm x 36 cm x 79 cm
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A decorative good quality late 19th century walnut parquetry specimen cabinet on stand of 17th century Italian style, six small drawers with brass ring handles raised on a stand with panelled front, tapering square section legs and concave stretcher base, original iron side handles. 51 cm x 30 cm x 92 cm
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A pair of Chinese plank teak stools, jointed construction, good dark tone, pegged stretcher to the base to each.
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A modern Chinese dark rosewood altar table, long rectangular form with flared ends, the apron and upper legs in scroll design incorporating bats and dragons, raised on restrained decorated square section legs, stretched and open panelled ends. 154 cm x 42 cm x 92 cm
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A pair of 19th century Chinese stained pine elbow chairs, the interiors of the boarded arms and backs painted with vases, fruit and flowers, the square section legs with shaped front rails and stretcher bases. Height to top of back rail 93 cm
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A pair of 19th century Chinese dark stained pine side tables, each with a single drawer, the square moulded panelled tops on square section legs with carved and pierced aprons. 40 cm x 40 cm x 76 cm
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A Chinese four panel screen, of black lacquer inlaid with hardstone and painted with a landscape and numerous Manchurian cranes. Each panel 40 cm x 183 cm
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A vintage Chinese dark stained pine storage chest with hinged top, internal tray and three drawers in the base, ornately carved in deep relief with kylin, cloud motifs, balls and ribbons. 91 cm x 46 cm x 940. Carved ball and claw feet, glass top.
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A small vintage Chinese dark red lacquer cabinet with four small drawers above two cupboard drawers, ornate carved and gilded decoration with painted top, raised on stile feet. 61 cm x 30 cm x 91 cm
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A large dark stained Chinese pine storage chest on bracket feet, the front, sides, back and top ornately carved in deep relief with fish and palm leaves, the interior with a fitted tray. 11 cm x 54 cm x 60 cm
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A vintage camphorwood box, the exterior profusely carved with Chinese scenes and motifs, ebonised finish. 75 cm x 56 cm
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A Chinese dark red lacquer side table with two drawers, the plain plank top with clenched ends supported on four square section legs, intricate carved decoration of prunus blossom, leaves and flowers, the reverse side with birds, animals, flowers and leaves and gilded highlights. Length 172 cm width 69 cm height 90 cm
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A Chinese yoke back open elbow chair with curved splat, panelled seat, square section legs and stretcher base.
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A Chinese red lacquer wedding or marrriage chest, five stacking compartments with dovetail and mortise and tenon joinery, the frame with carved and pierced decoration and gilded kylin finials. 87 cm x 62 cm x 109 cm
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A large ornately carved and pierced Thai lintel and side supports (three pieces), with profuse decoration of figures, leaves and scrolls, traces of red paint . Width 185 cm height 185 cm
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An old Chinese black lacquer two stage standing cabinet, the front with gilded decoration and traces of original red lacquer, the top section with two arched painted panelled doors and two small drawers, elaborate carved and pierced decoration with traces of original red lacquer, the base section with two small cupboard doors and two small drawers, raised on stile feet, the interior with a single deep shelf and two drawers. 97 cm x 55 cm x 204 cm
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A contemporary Japanese antique style Tansu chest, fitted with a combination of seven short drawers and two panelled doors enclosing fitted shelves, decorative copper lock plates, handles and fittings. 84 cm x 56 cm x 95 cm
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A small old Indian iron bound dome top dowry chest on wheels, ornately decorated with elephants, lions, birds and flowers. 74 cm x 46 cm x 70 cm
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George III mahogany and oak long case clock, the painted dial with two women highlighting the arch, Roman numerals with subsidiary seconds dial and aperture dial for date, named ‘Thos. Clarkson, Beverler’, the pediment with double swan neck and gilt brass highlights, fine spiral columns flank the dial, the door crossbanded and flanked by quartered conforming columns, the eight day movement striking on a bell.
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A late Georgian period oak long case clock, the arched painted dial with second-hand and Roman numerals, the hood with octagonal section columns and swan neck pediment, the eight day movement striking on a bell. Height overall 2140. With weights and pendulum.
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A good quality reproduction birdseye maple comtoise long case clock of French Louis XV style, with ornate gilt metal mounts, the dial with white enamelled cartouche Roman numerals, striking and chiming. With pendulum and key. Height overall 203 cm
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A pair of decorative leadlight table lamps, the hemispherical shades worked with a design of flowers in various colours, raised on bronzed column bases. Height 50 cm
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A copper and brass Victorian style adjustable height reading lamp, the kerosene burner with an etched glass shade fitted to a column by an adjustable height fitting.
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A pair of large carved alabaster table lamps, classical baluster urn form with incised detail, complete with pale gold silk shades. Height of each base 56.5 cm
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A patinated spelter figure of Cupid, standing raised on a red marble base with a copper plaque inscribed ‘Vici, par Aug. Moreau’. The figure holds his bow, the ends of which bear small electric lamp holders. Requires electrical re-wiring. eight 61 cm
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A large 19th century French giltwood cushion mirror, the large central bevelled glass framed with four smaller angled bevelled glass mirrors, the giltwood frame decorated with foliate scrolling, the top with the addition of a floral wreath, losses to the frame. 90 cm x 115 cm
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A large French giltwood cushion mirror, similar to above but frame in better condition.
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A large 19th century French giltwood cushion mirror, the central bevelled mirror surrounded by eight smaller angled bevelled mirrors, the gilt frame with foliate scrolling, the floral and scrolling top with the addition of a floral wreath. 54 cm x 120 cm
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A Regency mahogany toilet mirror, the oval form mirror on slender scrolling uprights, the base with two drawers with drum shaped fronts, carved decoration to the side.
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A classical large reconstituted marble figurine of a Greco-Roman woman, her hair bound, scantily clad she clasps a robe to her front, the tall figure on a circular base. Height 120 cm
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A classical tall standing reconstituted marble figurine, the maiden in diaphanous dress supporting a large grape and leaf shallow bowl above her head, circular base. Height 112 cm
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A classical reconstituted marble tall standing figurine, the semi-naked maiden in diaphanous dress, her head bent supported by her arm, long flowing hair, the canted corner square base with tree trunk section. Height 118 cm
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A classical tall standing reconstituted marble figurine, the maiden in diaphanous dress supporting a large grape and leaf shallow bowl above her head, circular base. Height 112 cm
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A concrete garden statue, in the form of a grotesque fantastical creature. Height 46 cm
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A small concrete bird bath, in the form of four frogs on lily pads supporting a round shallow dish. 47 cm x 22 cm
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A pair of large concrete garden statues, in the form of crouching greyhounds, on concrete plinth bases. 13 cm x 17 cm x 40 cm
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A pair of large reconstituted stone garden urns, acanthus leaf decoration in relief to the exterior, traditional plinth bases. Diameter 78 cm height with stands 79 cm
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