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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:454
Sale Title:Asian Art, Classic Furniture & ObjectsLots with images:442
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:235
Date:15-May-2016
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A Colonial Australian cedar five drawer chest, probably Tasmanian, 123 x 106 x 50 cm
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A 19th century rustic Australian settle, Sourced and manufactured in Castlemaine, with a planked back, and solid seat, the high back descending to side supports, 113 x 97 x 45 cm
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A mid 19th century Australian cedar chest, rectangular, with two small drawers above two larger drawers, on four bun feet, 90 x 90 x 50 cm
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A longcase clock with a fiddleback blackwood case, the Arts & Crafts inspired case, with a rectangular glazed door enclosing a circular dial with Roman numerals, (dial hands loose) 197 cm high
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A late 19th century Australian cedar chest, rectangular, with five irregular drawers above three larger drawers, on four bun feet,134 x 123 x 50 cm
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A rare 19th century Australian cedar secretaire bookcase, with two glazed upper doors, a central drop front writing surface and two solid panelled lower doors seated on a plinth base (restored patina), 259 x 124 x 46 cm
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Late 19th century Australian cedar square top library table
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A 19th century Australian cedar chest, rectangular, with two small drawers above three larger drawers, on platform base, 104 x 110 x 46 cm
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An Australian specimen wood inlaid writing compendium, 19th century, the parquetry inlaid lid opening to a leather writing surface, with a further compartment,16 x 40.5 cm x 25.5 cm
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John Kendrick Blogg (1851-1936), a carved gum nut and gum leaf panel, signed and dated 1932, naturalistically carved in high relief, with a secondary ply mount, incised signature and date lower right, the panel 31.5 x 14 cm the overall 46 x 29 cm
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Guy Boyd (1923-1988), lovers, 1984, bronze, 120 x 90 cm. Provenance: 1985 Exhibition Ballarat gallery, sold by Leonard Joel in November 1985 as part of an auction to benefit the Peter McCallum Institute
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An Australian pottery reticulated vase, Klytie pate (1912-2010), ovoid in form with pierced floriate motif, incised signature to the base, 37.5 cm high
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An Arthur Merric Boyd & Neil Douglas plate, hand painted with a native Australian landscape scene of a river with a kangaroo in the foreground, signed Boyd, Murrumbeena and Neil Douglas to verso, 31 cm diameter
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An Arthur Merric Boyd and Neil Douglas plate, hand painted with a native Australian landscape scene of three kangaroos, signed Neil Douglas and AMB to verso, 31.5 cm diameter
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An Australian earthenware coffee service for six, Klytie pate (1912-2010), the set comprising a coffee pot, creamer, two handled sugar pot and six cups and saucers, each piece hand modelled with a seahorse tail formed handles, the coffee pot 19 cm high
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A gold 1933 Auckland cup and cover, the tapering body inscribed ' Auckland cup / 1938 / Won by / Mr A. Rowans / cheval de Volee / 7 St. Time. 3M. 30 S. ', flanked by two angular handles, with an applied enamelled monogram to cup, hallmarked 9cts to foot, previous Leonard Joel lot sticker also resides to base, mounted onto a stepped oak pedestal stand, accompanied by original black and white photo of Mr. Rowans receiving the trophy cup, total weight approximately 606 gms including wooden stand, 23 cm total…
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A gold 1939 Taranaki cup on oak stand, the baluster bowl inscribed 'T.J.C / Taranaki cup / 1939 / Won by / Mr. A. Rowan's / 'Cheval de Volee' / 9st / 2m. 213/ss.', flanked by two angular handles, stamped 9ct to base, seated on a stepped oak pedestal stand, approximately 144 gms, 14 cm total height. Provenance: Mr. A. Rowans was the vendors great grandfather, Mr. Rowan's daughter was a horse trainer and the trophy was bequeathed to her and hence by decent to the current owner
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A gold 1946 Hauraki cup on ebonised stand, the shallow tapering bowl inscribed 'Hauraki cup / Presented by / Mrs A.D.Hall / 1946 / Won by / Mr A. Rowans 'La Fillette'', flanked by two angular handles, stamped 9ct twice to foot, previous Leonard Joel lot sticker also resides to base, seated on a stepped ebonized pedestal stand, approximately 134 gms, 12.5 cm high. Provenance: Mr. A. Rowans was the vendors great grandfather, Mr. Rowan's daughter was a horse trainer and the trophy was bequeathed to her and…
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A cased set of six Australian sterling silver goblets, Hendrik Forster, the hand raised silver applied over turned and polished red gum timber stem, hallmarked 925 along with the markers initials, each goblet 14 cm high. Provenance: The goblets were presented to Sir Roger Darvall in appreciation of fifteen years as chairman and member of the board of directors of L. M. Ericsson Pty Ltd, presented October 11, 1982
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A Historically important silver horse racing presentation salver, Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, London, 1846, the shaped circular tray with scrollwork engraving surrounding a central reserve bearing the inscription 'Flying Shingler/ Won the Turf club cup and/ ladies purse in 1842/ Won the steeple Chase in 1844/ and the Subscription steeple Chase at/ Brighton 1851', supported by three scroll feet, total weight 584 gms, 27 cm diameter
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A George IV silver Horseracing trophy of Victorian Interest: the 1853 'First Hunt Steeplechase' trophy cup and cover, Paul Rundell / London /, circa 1820, campana, the cover and body bearing the inscription 'First Hunt Steeplechase / Won by / Mr A. McLean hunter's / Benedict / on the Prahran Course / Melbourne / 1853,' the body chased with an anthemeon and classical mask frieze above a leaf tip border, flanked by angular handles, above a tapering stem with a leaf-cast skirt, raised on a circular foot,…
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A rare Victorian sterling silver mounted novelty claret jug in the form of a seal, Alexander Crichton / London / 1882, naturalistically modelled in the form of a seal, the head with glass eyes, the head hinges and forms the spout, with a silver scroll handle, flippers and tail, the latter inscribed 'Presented to / Major General Grimwade / in appreciation by the members of the / Frankston Bowling club / 1937', 15 cm high
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An Anterior and Posterior horn from an Eastern black rhinoceros, on an organic presentation base, the posterior horn approximately 1358gmsm 27 cm long, the anterior horn approximately 1710gms, 49 cm long, housed on a rhinoceros skull base. Provenance: harvested on the farm of the original owner, (now deceased), in Kenya circa 1950s and brought to Australia when the owner emigrated in 1964. Bequeathed to the current owner in 1985, accompanied by a radiocarbon dating certificate from the Ansto, a statutory…
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A Posterior Rhinocerous horn, undecorated, approximately 582gms, 20 cm long. Provenance: collected by the vendor's late father, Camille Perreard (1910-1975) in 'Black Africa', where he worked as a topographic engineer, circa 1950s and bequeathed to the vendor on his father's passing, accompanied by a radiocarbon dating certificate from Ansto, confirming that the horn and a statutory declaration outlining the provenance of the horn.
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A large floor standing turquoise inlaid brass Astrolabe, with an elaborate tilted single plate engraved with various constellations, astrological symbols and calligraphic script, underneath a slender rule, mounted on matching engraved tripod base, approximately 125 x 91.5 cm diameter
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A Russian icon of St George and the dragon, circa 1800, the finely painting door panel depicting St George and the dragon, with the Deisis above, Christ flanked by the mother of God and St John, and Archangels Michael and Gabriel, with four saints on the borders, and with a chased and engraved silver basma, 50 x 37 x 4 cm. Provenance: The door panel derives from a Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Vienna
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A Coptic Ethiopian travelling icon, early 20th century, depicting the mother of God, with eight female saints on the doors,26 x 19.5 x 2.5 cm
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A Russian Fedoskino mother of pearl and lacquer box, the rectangular finely lacquered box with a Fedoskino winter scene to interior and exterior, signed to front lid, 11 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm
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A Russian gilded & enamelled jewel casket, 19th century, the domed rectangular casket with applied vibrant enamel work in floriate and scroll work designs, opening to an original silk interior, supported by four lions paw capped bun feet, 10.5 x 16 x 12.5 cm
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A fine Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, the rectangular caddy, with an arched lid, opening to the original internal lids and silver detailing, supported by four bun feet, 14 x 15.5 x 9 cm
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A fine mother of pearl of tea caddy, the hexagonal in form, with diamond shaped mother of pearl inlay, opening to a single original lid, supported by four bun feet, accompanied by the original key, 10 x 14 x 8.5 cm
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Two late 19th/20th century tortoiseshell boxes, the powder box intricately carved with village scene, the other box with floral carved and hinged lid, 6 & 7 cm diameter respectively
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A large pair of brass candlesticks, 19th century, each standard emanating four sconces with a central lion and crest finial, 55 cm high
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A pair of bronze two handled Inkwells, mid 19th century, the canoe formed inkwells, raised on entwining serpent feet and handles, fitted with one glass inkwell and lidded water box surmounted by floral bud knop, 35 cm long
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A pair of Continental lustre candlesticks, circa 1820, the eagle- formed cast brass standard emanating ten arms with lustre drops, mounted on a square alabaster base, 26 cm high
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A pair of Art Deco silvered bronze Chameleon bookends, Rischmann, circa 1925, modelled with their body in extension, on an integral stepped base, with a marble base, stamped Rischmann, made in France to bronze base, 16 cm total height
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Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) Vienna, C 1900, a figural lamp, a cold painted bronze figural lamp base revealing courting scene, signed to the reverse, 'Namgreb', (the inversion of 'Bergman'), also marked with the letter 'B' within an urn cartouche, retailers plaque Nissel & Sikora, Wien' applied to base, 33 cm high
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A Franz Bergman (1838-1894) Austrian cold painted bronze erotic reveal figure, modelled as seated sphinx with mechanism to open reveal a naked female figure set upon a carpet, 15 cm width x 5.5 cm depth x 9 cm high
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The birds of Australia in eight volumes, John Gould, Lansdowne press, Melbourne, 1972-5, elephant folio, bound in morocco style faux leather, gilt titling and borders, facsimile edition with 681 coloured plates
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Ian Fleming, Dr no, Jonathan cape, London, 1958, octavo, original second state boards with silhouette
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An early 20th century Leibig album, containing approximately 623 Liebig extract of meat Company chromo trading cards. The album, oblong, half leather bound with embossed front and back boards
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Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), Psychoanalytic Lectures, Internationaler Psychoanalytischer Verlag, Leipzig, Wien, Zurich, 1922, text in German, paper boards
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The Chase of the Bank Contract, in answer to the infamous scurrilities of several libels lately printed in the Craftsman, London, T. Cooper, 1735, octavo, marbled boards (some foxing)
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A View of the Levant, Particularly of Constantinople, Syria, Egypt, and Greece. In which their antiquities, government, politics, maxims, manners and customs,(with many other circumstances and contingences) are attempted to be described and treated on. Perry, Charles, T.Woodward, London, 1743, first edition, half leather bound with marbled boards, restorations throughout, signed by the Reverend Hart and dated 1809 above the preface. Containing 12 engraved plates, 1 map and 6 fold out plates.
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Some Observations made in travelling through France, Italy & Co in the Years 1720, 1721 & 1722, Wright, Edward Esq., Thomas Ward and E. Wicksteed, London, 1730, leather bound, edges with faint marbling, containing 38 full page plates, 3 folding
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Three books Concerning Heraldry, including the Elements of Heraldry, mark Anthony Porny, 1765, leather bound (losses and faults), Knights heraldic Illustrations, herald painters, and engravers, F Knight, Holborn, undated, leather bound (minor losses) with marbled end papers, (foxing and stains), Memoires of the lives, actions, sufferings & deaths of those noble, reverend, and excellent personages, that suffered by death, sequestration, decimation, or otherwise for the potestant religion, London, Samuel…
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Culpeper's English Physician, Britsh herbal, to which is added, the Family Physician, containing the safest and cheapest remedies for the various disorders incidental to the human body, with a copius index. Also, a Dissertation on the advantages of vegeable over animal diet, and a plain analysis of Botany, Dr. Dickenson, of the London hospital. J. Bumpus, St John's square, London, 1814, quarto, paper boards, (faults and foxing)
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An Authentic narrative of the late Sanguinary Conflict on the Plains of Waterloo, Exhibiting a minute detail of the military operations of the heros who signalized themselves on that memorable occasion opposed to Napoleon Buonaparte, in person with an ode on the battle of Waterloo, London, E.Cox & Son, 1815, second edition, card boards, worn, containing two maps
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Across Australia, Colonel Egerton Warburton, Journey across the Western interior of Australia, with an introduction and additions, Sampson low, Marston, low & Searle, crown buildings, 188 Fleet St, 1875, green buckram boards with gilded illustrated front board, with eight illustrations and two maps (faults)
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Birds from the Magic Mountains, Donald friend (1915-1989), P.T.Bap, Sanur, Bali, 1977. Folio, cloth boards, limited edition 74 of 100, signed by the artist
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A French gilded brass carriage clock on stand, late 19th century, the circular enamel dial with both Arabic and Roman numerals, surrounded by an elaborately engraved gilded back plate, supported by a matching rectangular pedestal base mounted with four Salacia formed feet, accompanied by key total height including base 17 cm
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A Chinoiserie long case clock, John Anderson Wigton, the gilded black lacquered case decorated with a Chinese court scene on a simulated tortoise shell ground, the shaped glazed door enclosing an engraved and silvered dial with Romana and Arabic numerals on a matching brass back plate, signed John Anderson Wigton to backplate, (cracked glass to hood) 220 x 48 x 25 cm
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A French ormolu mantel clock, circa 1820, the rectangular base inset with a romantic frieze on four acanthus bracket feet, surmounted by a winged Psyche perched on the clock, modelled in classical draping robes and holding a butterfly as an allegory of love, the movement is counterwheel striking, eight day and key wound with a silk suspended pendulum, with key and pendulum, recently serviced, 37.5 x 28.5 cm
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A blue stained opalescent Avallon vase, Rene Lalique, circa 1927, the tapering vase modelled with repeating sparrow and berry motifs, etched 'R. Lalique, France, N: 986' to base, 14.5 x 16 cm diameter
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An Italian Latticino hand blown glass bowl, circa 1790, the shallow bowl with alternating panels, on a small circular foot, 8.5 x 26 cm diameter
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A Royal Worcester figure of John bull, circa 1903, impressed mark and puce factory mark to base, 16 cm
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A rare Royal Doulton porcelain figure, 'Dreamland', modelled as a female reclining on a purple mottled sofa with Pierrot doll beside, the design Introduced 1931 and withdrawn 1938, 17 cm wide
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A large Regency circular giltwood Girandole, the circular mirror emanating four brass sconces, surmounted by an elaborate foliate and scrollwork crest, 125 x 108 cm total height and width
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A 18th century French leather four fold screen, the ebonized frame inset with a leather panel and brass stud detail, each panel with three hand painted reserves of flowers, 193 x 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A unique hand knotted Turkish silk Hereke, this piece was specially woven for the Royal Family, this fine piece is silk woven and has anchor Artiste metallic gold used in the backdrop, the temple design is set on a green ground, approximately 900000 knots Per Sq Meters, 187 x 125 cm
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A Regency mahogany framed settee, the shaped, feather carved back flanked by roll over arms and a fluted seat rail, sabre legs, brass caps and castors length of back, 213 cm wide
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Regency mahogany D-end dining table, with two leaves and brass table Clips, 1800 x 1160 x 760
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Set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs, including two carvers
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A George III painted mahogany dressing mirror, circa 1800, in Sheraton taste, painted with floral and foliate swags with bows and musical trophies, the rectangular mirror framed with painted floral motifs flanked by turned supports and surmounted by brass eagles, the platform base with three satinwood strung drawers, the central long drawer with ivory escutcheon and key, set upon four lion paw feet, 80 cm width x 30 cm depth x 80 cm height. Provenance: Brazilian Quaife, 'Hughenden'', Queen Street,…
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A French cherrywood farmhouse table, rectangular, supported by four baluster legs, 75 x 210 x 86 cm
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Set of six oak ladder back dining chairs
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A Biedermeier centre table, the circular table top inset with ebony string inlay in a rosette design, supported by a four columns joining to a tripartite pedestal base, 79 x 29 cm diameter
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A set of six medallion back dining chairs, each white frame with a stained pink finish, covered in a vibrant green ground floral upholstery
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A pair of Plush two seater couches, covered in silk Stripe Upholestery
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A large Persian rug, circa 1900, with an elaborate bird motif on a floral ground 260 x 174 cm
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A large collection of classical style Scatter cushions
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An English elm child's high chair
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A 19th century French boulle display cabinet, the ebonised case with a glass front, applied with brass, scarlet tortoise shell and gilded bronze mounts, the shaped base adorned with a gilt bronze mask mount, 113 x 82 x 38 cm
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A Continental marquetry Black Forest style inlaid loo table with two matching musical chairs, the shaped oval table inlaid with a garland border, with a central reserve decorated with a classical hunting scene, supported by a carved lion pedestal on a tripartite foot, accompanied by two matching chairs with a marquetry inlaid seat and back
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A Louis XVI style string inlaid ebonised bureau plat, the rectangular top inset with a gilt tooled leather writing surface, surrounded by an ivory string inlaid border to table top, apron and legs, (losses)
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A pair of Italian chairs with bone inlay, the ebonised chairs with ivory string inlay, the high backs with detailed portraits
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A pair of Louis XVI style ebonised dining chairs with floral inlay and a tapestry inset
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A Louis XVI style porcelain inset pedestal, the ebonised two tier pedestal with brass mounts and inset with a circular porcelain plaque depicting a courting scene
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A Chinese blue glazed lamp base and shade, the baluster porcelain base seated on an integral wooden base, with a floral patterned shade
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An early 19th century Irish mahogany console table, the three drawer console with brass handles, raised by four turned supports, 92.5 x 110 x 49 cm
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A Regency folding coaching table, circa 1820, the rounded rectangular folding table top with brass hinges, supported by an x frame base, 69 x 99 x 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A George III oak side table, rectangular, with a single drawer, the apron and drawer carved with an elaborate scroll work design, with original brass handles, on four tapering legs with pad feet, 76 x 94 x 56 cm
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A Sarouk prayer rug, 20th century, the vase border, surrounding a central vase and tree of life design on a blue ground, 160 x 104 cm
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A William IV mahogany glass top supper table, the rounded rectangular table top, supported by a pedestal quadpartite base with acanthuis leaf and scroll feet, 73 x 122 x 98 cm
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An 18th century English oak coffer, the panelled lid and body, supported by four feet, 68 x 116 x 54 cm
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An early 19th century campaign table, the table top originally a d-end of a dining table, raised on tapering fluted supports, 77 x 151 x 61 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania, verbal provenance dictates that the table was once part of the furnishings on a Tasmanian ship
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A Central Asian Beshire prayer rug, maroon ground, with elaborate geometric mosque design to centre, surrounded by a floral border, 185 x 98 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A 19th century Caucasian Kazek rug, maroon ground, with alternating elaborate geometric and floral designs, 210 x 115 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A late 18th/ early 19th century Mechanical Architects desk, the front legs pull forward to reveal a cream felt writing surface, with a compartment below, with two slide out candelstick rests
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An Empire marble top mirror back console table, rectangular, supported by two columnar supports with gilded corinthian capitals, on a rectangular base, 93 x 97 x 41 cm
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An Art Deco chandelier in the style of Paul Kiss, France, circa 1920, wrought iron structure with four alabaster bell shaped shades (one shade repaired)
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Francis S. Walker (British, 1848-1916), Two's Company, Three's None 1881, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right: Walker 1881, 85 x 100 cm. Provenance: private collection, Melbourne, Exhibitions, (Poss.) Royal Academy, London 1881, (inscribed verso)
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A fine quality 19th century French gilt wood pier mirror and console, with a bevelled rectangular plate flanked by reeded pilasters, the projecting lower section inset with marble raised on tapering leaf carved supports, 151 x 300 x 50 cm
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A pair of small Louis XV style Commodes, of compact proportions, each with a marble top and gilt metal mounts, 66 cm high
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Kangra school, an Indian painting, possibly Raag Bhairav, circa 1800, illustration from the famous Raga Mala series, opaque water based pigments on paper with applied gold highlights, Devanagari inscription on the upper rim framed under a mat, 29 x 35 cm
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Kangra school, an Indian painting, Megh Malhar, circa 1800, illustration from the famous Raga Mala series, opaque water based pigments on paper, applied with gold highlights, Devanagari inscription on the upper rim, surrounded by a red border, framed under a mat, unopened, 27 x 35 cm
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Mewar school, an Indian painting, Sarangatatva Rooparta, late 18th century, illustration from the famous Raga Mala series, opaque water based pigments surrounded by a red border, Devanagari inscription on the upper rim, framed under a mat, unopened, 41 x 29 cm
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Mewar school, an Indian painting, Rama Ayodhaya, late 18th century, scenes from the Ramayana - Rama Ayodhaya, illustration from the famous Raga Mala series, opaque water based pigments, surrounded by a red border, Devanagari inscription on the upper rim, framed under a mat, unopened, 41 x 29 cm
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Basholi school, an Indian painting, Dasha Avatar, the ten Avatars of Vishnu, 19th century, opaque water based pigments on a red background, framed under a mat, unopened, 23.5 x 15 cm
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Mughal School, an Indian painting, King and Consort seated on Terrace, 18th century, opaque water based pigments, framed under a mat, unopened, 22.5 x 16.5 cm
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