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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:816
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:189
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:684
Date:19-Apr-2016
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A Garry Nash 'Golden Shard' vase, ovoid shape with black detailed mouth and foot ring, signed and dated '05. Height 21 cm
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Garry Nash, 'Red Chip' series vase, ovoid shape, signed and dated '15. Height 20 cm
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A Garry Nash glass bowl, circular cerulean blue with lilac centre, drilled with scattered 'star-lights'. Diameter 32 cm
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A Garry Nash 'Red Reef' vase, ovoid shape, signed and dated '15. Diameter 23 cm
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A Garry Nash 'Blue Reef' vase, ovoid shape, the blue and white ground patterned with scattered yellow shards, signed and dated '15. Height 19 cm
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A Claire Bell (Garry Nash Studio) glass vase, squat ovoid shape, deep aquamarine with silver-gold shards. Height 15 cm
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A Keith Mahy 'Yellow Shard' vase, flattened oval form, signed and dated '05. Height 39 cm
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Three Lyndon Over (Lava Glass Studio) glass vases, ovoid shape, white ground with purple trailings and black lipped mouths. Signed and dated '01. Tallest 20 cm
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A Jan Kocián 'black gourd', with squat spherical body and tall trumpet neck patterned with white ribbons and scales on a black ground. Original label attached. Height 69 cm
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A Ron van der Vlugt (de Flute Studio) 'Volcanic' glass bowl with chartreuse acid etched charcoal exterior. Signed. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A Ron van der Vlugt (de Flute Studio), ' Volcanic' large glass bowl, chartreuse interior, charcoal and cerulean blue exterior with lustre finish. Diameter 24 cm
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A large Greg Barron lidded floor pot, ovoid shape, with fluted walls, conforming fluted lid with loop handle and impressed seal marks, green glaze. Height 66 cm
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A large vase by Aaron Scythe, squat inverse baluster shape with reticulated walls and a panel decorated with a mountain, songbird and the proverb 'E kore e hekeheke, he kakano rangatira' (A chiefly lineage will not disappear). marked under the base 'Remember Papatuanuku'. 26 cm
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Two Aaron Scythe vases, ovoid shape with trumpet mouths, One inscribed with a Ratana flag inscription 'Ko Rongopai he mea paihere na te Rangimarie' (Peace and goodwill to all men), the other with a Japanese tora, bird and scale ground. Tallest 17.5 cm
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Two Aaron Scythe pottery dishes, one deep decorated with a bird on cross-hatched ground, the other shallow with a bird on a telegraph line. Diameter 16.5 cm
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An Aaron Scythe pottery small bowl and yunomi, the dish decorated with a humorous landscape, the yunomi with a bird.
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Three Aaron Scythe porcelain dishes, each decorated with unique designs in underglaze blue to the centres. Diameter 14 cm
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Four Richard Parker 'Signal' dishes, each variously glazed and patterned. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A John Parker lathe turned bowl, conical form with 'bronze' lustre glaze. Diameter 18.5 cm
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Two early Raewyn Roberts stem-footed dishes, one decorated in black, the other turquoise. Diameter 12.5 cm
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A Mirek Smisek Crown Lynn Bohemia ware beaker vase, the traditional matt glaze with incised decoration to the exterior, cream gloss glazed interior. The base incised 'Bohemia Handmade'. Height 12.5 cm
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A Len Castle shallow bowl, 'Colonial Shino' glazed. Diameter 18 cm
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A c.1960/70 Mirek Smisek salt glazed flagon, ovoid form, two loop handles supporting the cane swing handle, original cork stopper, deep mauve/brown salt glaze, impressed early sunflower mark. Height 30.5 cm
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Barry Brickell lustrous green glazed bowl, circular form, lobed walls, incised Koru type fine band to the exterior rim, impressed mark. Diameter 15.5 cm
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Barry Brickell studio pottery bowl/vase, circular compressed lobed body, the open top rim with relief encircling pattern, lustrous green and brown glaze, impressed potter's mark. Diameter 13.5 cm
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Barry Brickell studio pottery vase, squat baluster form, lobed body, the wide open rim with repeating relief pattern, brown glaze with pale glaze and feldspar highlights, impressed potter's mark to foot. Height 13.5 cm
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A vintage Barry Brickell studio pottery tall salt glazed jug, the spout with 'eyes' flanking, pale green blue glaze, speckled brown to the body, impressed potter's mark, c. 1970. Height 23 cm
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Two vintage Barry Brickell studio pottery pieces, includes an ovoid vase, matt brown ribbed body, the bowl form ashtray with good salt glaze and central raised knob handle, both with potter's marks.
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Jova Rancich majolica glazed jug, squat baluster form body, traditional variable coloured glaze, the base incised 'Made in New Lynn, J.R. & Co., Titirangi Rd, N.Z.'. Height 14 cm
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A large impressive Jova Rancich two-handled squat baluster vase with rich glossy blue glaze effects, the interior a deep yellow, height 19 cm diameter 22 cm Impressed marks Made in New Lynn JR & Co, Titirangi Rd, NZ. Minor foot rim frits.
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A rare miniature Jova Rancich ovoid vase with green glaze effects, height 5 cm impressed marks.
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A rare N.Z. Jack Hutchison pottery vase of ovoid shape, the rim with impressed Wharetana designs, with a rich dark brown Luke Adams type glaze. Impressed marks R.J.H., Christchurch, N.Z., 1941. Height 10 cm
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A Patricia Perrin 'onion pot', squat circular shape with lug handles, rope cord and original cork stopper. Impressed potters mark to base.
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A Brian Gartside fruit platter, circular shape with inverted walls, decorated with gestural decoration to the centre on a tenmoku and ash background. Diameter 34 cm
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An old Aboriginal boomerang, carved from mulga wood with incised kangaroo decoration. Length 86 cm
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An Indonesian batik by Jaka, painted on silk with an image of a young woman in a landscape, including palms and an eight tiered temple, finely worked, in tones of brown, caramel, dark red and blue, signed. Note: Purchased by our vendor an associated press reporter in Jogjakarta in 1995. 152 cm x 43 cm
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An Indonesian batik by Jaka, hand painted with image of three young women in a landscape with birds, plants and distant temple, dominant brown and green tones. Provenance: as above. 90 cm x 70 cm
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An Indonesian batik by Jaka, hand painted, image of young woman and birds amongst stylised plant and other forms, dominant tones of dark brown, terracotta and green, signed. Provenance: as above. 90 cm x 70 cm
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An Indonesian batik by Jaka, hand painted, image of a young female musician, signed. Provenance: as above. 59.5 cm x 44 cm
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An Indonesian batik by Jaka, image of a young woman and animals, signed. Provenance: as above. 53.5 cm x 27.5 cm
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A large Papua New Guinea tribal shield, tapering curved oval section with simple geometric designs in pale pink and white pigments, the top section with triangular aperture, length 138 cm Jimi tribe, Western Highlands.
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Seven various carved wooden knife handles, includes figured examples for kris, etc.
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Four shell necklaces, includes three of large elliptical pearl shell with woven fine fibre cords attached, the other of disc form.
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A collection of New Guinean and Sumatran weapons and hunting spears, including an uncommon Saki tribal blowpipe dart gun, four fishing spears with various barbed tips, the shafts bound with orchard leaf weaving, a palm wood bow and two palm wood lanceolate clubs. Tallest spear 201 cm
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A large old Fijian tabua with simple incised name Veni, length 17 cm On old woven string cord.
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Heidi Lange (East African) limited edition print on fabric, crocodiles, black ink, signed, dated '78 in the print. 61 cm x 85 cm Note: Purchased by our vendor, an associated press reporter in Nairobi in 1985. For the last 30 years Heidi Lange has been living in Sweden, Italy and East Africa exhibiting regularly with one-man international shows. The editions of her prints are normally less than 5 cm
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Heidi Lange, 'Birds in Baobab Tree', limited edition black ink print on fabric. Provenance: as above. 95 cm x 61.5 cm
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Heidi Lange, 'Girl in Bush', limited edition black ink print on fabric, signed in the print. Provenance: as above. 77.5 cm x 40 cm
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Two old Ethiopian tribal wooden drums covered in dark lashed hide, diameters 160 and 27 cm
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An African ivory handled fly whisk, the handle with fluted detailing surmounted by a papyrus capital with elephant finial, the whisk formed of pale coloured horse hair. Overall length 56 cm
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A pair of long slender elephant tusks, mounted on a mahogany plinth to form an arch. Outer curvature approximately 87 cm
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A Yemini rhino horn handled jambiya dagger, the hilt mounted with brass rondels and solid brass panelled back, curved blade set in elephant hide scabbard, bearing an old collectors' label. Overall length 34 cm
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An elephant tusk tip section. 2350gms. Length 38 cm
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An old eastern carved wood figure of Shiva above eagle-headed figure, height 90 cm dark patina. Some losses.
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Four small old Indian ivory circular disc pendants, with embossed metal detail and suspension loops. Diameters approx. 3.5 cm
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Four old Indian sectional ivory choker necklaces with metal mounts. Some of the simple fittings missing.
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A collection of old Indian sectional ivory necklace sections with metal mounts. One piece broken and some of the simple fittings missing.
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A natural lump of semi-transparent New Zealand kauri gum. Length 20 cm
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A polished greenstone piece of approximately triangular form.
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A modern greenstone small Maori mere, traditional spatulate form blade, the butt with four incised bands, drilled lashing hole for the leather plaited cord. Length 20.8 cm
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An early 20th century Maori Folk Art poutokomanawa figure, carved with legs in conventional flexed stance, hands clasped to swollen abdomen, simplified facial features with almond eyes, the figure's hair portrayed by a simplified roll coiffure with carved scroll and linial detail across the figure's plain pate. Height 73 cm
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A pair of scrimshaw bullock horns, decoratively worked with Maori portraits, weapons, native birds and landscapes, fitted to a wooden mount. Width 56 cm
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A contemporary carved Maori wakahuia, oblong shape with rounded ends, deeply carved to the hinged lid with two interlocked masks with paua shell inlaid eyes, the base carved with a frieze of kowhaiwhai-like pattern, underneath carved in low relief with manaia-like figure. 45 cm x 22 cm x 11 cm
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A Maori carved walking stick, the upper section carved with a poutokomanawa figure above the word 'Kia Ora' and further carved with fern and notch designs. Length 85 cm
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A whale bone aurei of curved shape carved at the centre with a chevron design, one piece of paua remaining to the section, registered Y12851. Length 90
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A 20th century greenstone Maori hei tiki, standing with chin to left shoulder, open mouth, hands to thighs, red sealing wax to the ring eyes. Length 11.2 cm
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George French Angas, 'Te Heuheu & Hikikaw...', lithograph in tints, hand finished in colour, from the publication 'The New Zealanders Illustrated, Plate 56, Published London 1867. 25 cm x 36 cm
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F.L. Walker, 'One Tree Hill, monochrome photograph, c.1930. 15.5 cm x 21.5 cm
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A hand-coloured aquatint by John Cleveley (1747-1786) 'The Death of Cook', some faults and restoration 43 cm x 59 cm
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A hand coloured engraving from the first Voyage de la Cocquille, Plate 44, 'Habitants de la Nouvelle-Zelande', published 1826, from the Cocquille's First Voyage under Duperrey. 25 cm x 35 cm
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A coloured lithograph by Honegger after Hassler 'Bewohner von Houa-Houa'. 30 cm x 22 cm
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A monochrome photograph by Carl Risberg 'Sunlit Grandeur', (a view of the Chateau Tongariro), signed and entitled. 27 cm x 21 cm
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A rare copperplate engraved chart of the Straits of Magellan from the French edition of the official account of the first voyage of James Cook, depicting the discoveries of the navigators Byron, Wallis and Carteret. The detail includes soundings, currents, shoals and anchorages along with four elevations of land (Cap des Vierges, Rochers Blancs, Cap Beau Tems and Vue du Port Famine), c.1780. Unframed 73 cm x 46 cm
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A New Zealand colonial photograph 'Pukekura Park Taranaki', with a distant view of the mountain, possibly Burton Bros. 17 cm x 35.5 cm
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A set of silver and enamel teaspoons, the terminals each decorated with various N.Z. birds including the kiwi, fantail, tui, etc., stamped 'STG. SIL.', in original box.
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A Fred Money silver hei matau (fish hook) with greenstone carved barb, fine rope and Maori mask detail, impressed maker's marks. Note: Ex. the family collection of Richard shields, a noted greenstone carver, the greenstone barb possibly carved by shields. Length 7.5 cm
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A nephrite and gold pendant, the suspension cap engraved 'Convent of Mercy - 'W'gton, N.Z.'. Length 3.5 cm
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A silver medal attributed to Anton Teutenberg, engraved with crest of a Catholic girls' school and with presentation prize details.
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A N.Z. colonial silver brooch by J. King, of rectangular form modelled as fern leaves and the name 'Edie'.
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A colonial N.Z. silver brooch, by B. Petersen & Co., Christchurch, rectangular plaque form engraved with furled ribbon engraved with florals.
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An uncommon N.Z. silver shepherd's whistle by W. Good, of simple demilune shape with suspension ring.
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Two nephrite and silver butter knives, both with scimitar shaped blades, socket fitted to tapering nephrite handles.
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A sterling silver and nephrite handled serving fork, the trident tines on a long stem with a socket fitting to the nephrite tapering handle. Length 17.5 cm
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A colonial silver choral society lapel badge, incorporating fern leaves flanking a lyre and musical score.
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An N.Z. silver club championship brooch by Drew, 1921, circular shape; along with two silver club button medals by Cairney, 1910 and 1922.
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A colonial N.Z. silver belt buckle by J. King, the linked sections forming an oblong plaque pierced and engraved with floral designs. Width 9 cm
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A pounamu kuru pendant, dark green stone, of flattened slightly torpedo shape, drilled with suspension hold, registered Y13091. Length 8.5 cm
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A pounamu kuru pendant, pale green colour, tapering shape drilled with suspension hole, Y13179. Length 7 cm
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A nephrite and gold pendant with Maori intaglio portrait, the unmarked gold suspension cap with engraved detail, the portrait of a man facing to the left. Length 4 cm
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A Terry Stringer bronze sculpture, standing female figure with umbrella, raised on square wood base, etched to the reverse 'For Lynn and John' - Terry Stringer, '80 5/5. Height on base 43 cm
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A N.Z. folk art rag rug, 'Tantz' by Beatrice Cross, c.1999, in colours of blue, green grey and mustard. Good condition with original label on reverse. Length 114 cm width 47 cm
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A Crown Lynn McAlpine fridge jug, white with light blue lettering, with another McAlpine fridge water jug, flat oblong section with silver plated tap, together with three matching lidded heavy glass containers.
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A Crown Lynn 'Specials Department' trickle glaze rabbit, modelled crouching with pale grey-blue and green glazes, incised fractional number to base. Length 12 cm
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A pair of limited edition Goldie books: 'His Life & Painting' and 'Prints, Drawings & Criticism'.
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An N.Z. Breweries two-gallon barrel, both heads engraved '1358 N.Z.B. Ltd, Lion Akld 2', (two-gallons).
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A taxidermy kea, mounted on a gnarled branch section with wings open displaying bright orange under-feathers.
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Jane Brenkley carved and painted Maori decorated pedestal table, the oval top with Maori figures and whare in a treed landscape, a seated dog included, geometric carved Maori edge, the pedestal has a double-sided Maori stylised figure on a stepped platform base, the top signed and dated 1947, some paint loss. 50 cm x 33 cm x 59 cm Provenance: By family descent. Gifted by Jane Brenkley (nee Hopkins) to her brother, our vendor's grandfather.
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A good Jane Brenkley carved and painted wood Maori stylised female figure, modelled dancing with one arm raised, a woven cloak to her shoulder, traditional dress, the naturalistic base of boulder type form, original patina. Height 38 cm Provenance: By family descent. Gifted by Jane Brenkley (nee Hopkins) to her brother, our vendor's grandfather.
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Jane Brenkley carved and painted wood pipe rack, the tall rectangular back panel carved in relief with a fantail upon a branch, leaf decorated ground, gold, green and black highlights, the lower shelf with three holes to receive pipes, original patina. 15 cm x 8 cm x 36.5 cm Provenance: By family descent. Gifted by Jane Brenkley (nee Hopkins) to her brother, our vendor's grandfather.
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Jane Brenkley carved and painted wood portrait bust of a young Maori man, in semi-profile moko detail, original finishes, chip to edge of collar. Height 24.5 cm Provenance: By family descent. Gifted by Jane Brenkley (nee Hopkins) to her brother, our vendor's grandfather.
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