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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:585
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:144
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:421
Date:19-Jul-2016
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An Afghan Andkhoi small runner, the field decorated with stylised leaf forms and other geometric motifs, framed by a border of similar designs between narrow guards incorporating rosettes and S-hooks. Deep red and cobalt tones. 200 x 80 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Mahal runner, bold floral designs with a line of medallions in the centre, three border guards with central wide guard. 107 x 285 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Sirjan rug, with a large central geometric floral medallion of hexagonal shape, three border guards with central wide guard. 170 x 134 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Turkoman rug, of traditional design, the field decorated with rows of gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards. 270 x 120 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Kashan rug, of traditional design and decoration, the field with a large oval floral medallion (design repeated in each corner), trailing floral motifs with three border guards. 220 x 140 cm
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A Turkoman hand knotted runner, the field decorated with large octagonal 'Elephant Foot' medallions framed by a border of geometric chequer pattern and narrow guards, in bright red and dark tones. 300 x 80 cm
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A hand knotted Indo-Persian Bidjar carpet, the field decorated with a lozenge shaped panel decorated with Herati pattern on a field of further Herati, the design continuing into the quadrants of different colour, framed by multiple narrow border and guards. 300 x 270 cm
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A large hand knotted Indo-Persian carpet of formal floral design, the field with bouquets of flowers, leaves and boteh motifs on a rich cherry red field, five border guards with central wide Herati style guard, in colours of dark blue, rich red, rose pink, turquoise, and old ivory. 366 x 275 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Kashan rug, of traditional design and decoration with a central floral medallion (the design repeated in each corner), all-over floral motifs with three border guards. 210 x 40 cm
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A Persian Caucasian runner rug, the caramel ground with four-star form medallions on a ground with scattered guls and animals, three dominant border guards. 453 x 100 cm
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A semi-antique Afghan Turkoman rug, all wool, the field decorated with 12 cruciform medallions framed by multiple geometric borders and guards. c.1920s. 103 x 120 cm
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A semi-antique Qashqai, all wool rug, the lozenge field with eleven dominated diamond-form medallions with latch-hook framing upon a red/brown ground with further scattered small floral rosettes, repeating hooked serrated border. An old rug in good condition. 240 x 150 cm
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A fine, all silk hand-knotted Iranian rug, curvilinear designs, the rectangular field with main lozenge of unfurling vine and floral form on a pale ground, the central medallion with eight bordering gulls, dominant lustrous red/brown tones with blue green highlights, signed within a cartouche panel to one end. 150 x 103 cm
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A large hand knotted Turkoman carpet, decorated with rows of Yomud style gul motifs, multiple border guards with central wide guard. 340 x 230 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with floral medallions, framed by a floral meander border between narrower guards decorated with small boteh motifs, serrated leaf patterns and other geometric designs. In various reds, cobalt and autumnal tones. 300 x 200 cm
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A Saruqi carpet, decorated with three rows of seven geometric medallions surrounded by small rosettes in red on an indigo ground, framed by multiple narrow borders decorated with rosettes and hooked key motifs. 300 x 200 cm
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A hand knotted Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with numerous small octagonal guls and cruciform secondary medallions framed by ten narrow borders and guards. 350 x 250 cm
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An antique Iranian Meshad carpet, decorated with a field of boteh framed by a floral meander border between pairs of narrow guards. 160 x 113 cm
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An old coopered oak and copper barrel umbrella stand, the tall central turned column supporting a ship's wheel coat rack. Height 176 cm
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A Georgian mahogany side table, reconfigured as a cutlery canteen, the rectangular top hinged and opening to reveal an interior fitted and divided for silver. Plain deep frieze raised on square tapering legs. 79 x 47 x 75.5 cm
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A good quality Victorian period burr walnut three stage whatnot, with glazed music cabinet in base, classical inlay and boxwood stringing, gilt metal top rail, turned column supports and short turned legs with original brown china casters. 61 x 40 x 122 cm
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A Victorian mahogany work table, the shaped top raised on turned tapering legs, two drawers to the front, one pulls out to reveal a well. 73 x 49 x 75 cm
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A marble topped cast iron based conservatory table, the square white marble top with rounded corners raised on a fluted column from acanthus scroll moulded quadruped base. 65 x 65 x 73 cm
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A mahogany Lazy Susan, the top supported on a short turned column base from a circular spreading foot. diameter 50 cm
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A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool, the circular top raised on a tripod base. Height adjustable
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An Edwardian mahogany envelope card table, the square top with an envelope opening to reveal a green baize interior, cross banding and strung detail to the top, raised on square section slender tapering legs terminating in brown porcelain casters. 56 x 56 x 71 cm
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A Victorian mahogany hall chair of strong architectural design, the solid panelled back flanked by fluted columns, the front legs similarly fluted
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An early 19th century Irish pine primitive country stick back elbow chair with solid seat and simple pegged legs
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A George III oak side table, the top with thumbnail moulded edge raised on turned legs with stretcher base, one deep drawer to the front. Provenance: This table was gifted to the vendor's parents on their marriage in 1941 from Baden Powell's house. 80 x 53 x 71 cm
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A George III mahogany and oak corner cupboard, two plain curved doors with two shelves to the interior, minor damage. Provenance: as above. 64 x 38 x 100 cm
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A large modern oak low table of square shape with parquetry top and four well proportioned square section legs. 110 x 110 x 45 cm
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A Victorian walnut side table, the burr top raised on turned and carved legs, large ornate finial to each end and stretcher base. 88 x 46 x 64 cm
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A pair of George III style open arm elbow chairs, the reeded scrolling arms on turned supports, shaped stretchers, upholstered wide backs and feet in an apricot check cotton covers, studded detail
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A Victorian flame mahogany work table, the lid with a mirror to the interior, the base with divided compartment and draw and small well, turned legs and stretcher base. 50 x 83 x 6 cm
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A Victorian figured walnut demi-lune card table, satinwood inlay, the fold-over top on four-way cathedral base
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A William IV flame mahogany oval loo table, thumb moulded edge to the tilt top raised on swollen lobed column and four-way scroll base. 151 x 101.2 x 81.5 cm
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A walnut small library desk, the rectangular top inset with leatherette, a single drawer to the fascia, shaped apron, raised on turned tapering legs. 94 x 53 x 72 cm
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A William IV mahogany Pembroke table, frieze drawer to one end, rectangular form, raised on a turned column and concave four-way platform base with lion's paw feet
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A George III mahogany flat front chest, a secret frieze drawer with ebony stringing above two short and three full width graduated drawers, bone keyhole escutcheons, turned knob handles and feet. 121 x 52 x 111.5 cm
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An early Victorian mahogany bow front chest, two short over three full width drawers, bun handles, rope twist quarter round pilasters to the front corners, raised on turned and lobed feet. 122 x 55 x 106 cm
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A small Victorian mahogany chest of four drawers, two small drawers above two full width drawers, lion mask ring handles, rounded side mouldings, standing on bun feet. 95 x 50 x 90 cm
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A 19th century mahogany bow front chest of five drawers, two small drawers across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, deep banded top, turned wood handles and shaped apron between the front splay feet. Some faults. 113 x 54 x 110 cm
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A Georgian flat front chest of five drawers, the drawers of graduated depth, with brass plate back bale handles, cockbeaded edges, raised on splay feet. 114 x 51 x 112.5 cm
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An American bookcase of three glazed sections, the upper section surmounted by a dentil cornice, the lower section of greater height and depth, all raised on a plinth base. 88 x 32 x 116 cm
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A good colonial kauri Scotch chest, with solid mottled facings, the base with three graduated full width drawers, the overhanging top with central top-hate drawer, two small drawers on one side and deep drawer with pair of dummy fronts on the other, well carved corbels and carved detail around the top-hat drawer, thumbnail moulded top edge and plinth base. 122 x 58 x 126 cm
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A vintage Edwardian oak and glass shop display cabinet, two glass panels and door to the back with bevelled glass lead lighting embellishments. One glass shelf to the interior. 122 x 50 x 166 cm
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A vintage rimu and glass haberdashery counter, glass top, front and sides, wood panelled drawers to the back, original brass rule inserted in top. One shelf to the interior. 45 x 56 x 93 cm
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A vintage oak and glass shop counter/display cabinet, glass top and sides, door to the rear. Maker's label Jones & Sandford, Makers, New Plymouth. 129.5 x 61 x 91 cm
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A N.Z. made Sefton Powrie ash hall table, of plain oblong shape with a single drawer and four tapering square legs. 150 x 43 x 83 cm
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A large oak drop-side table by Sefton Powrie, in the 18th century manner, rectangular top with curved ends and semi-circular dropped sides, raised on baluster legs and with twin gate legs to the sides, united by low stretchers. 197 x 155 x 75 cm
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An oak sideboard by David Smith of Christchurch, with four frieze drawers above four panelled doors and raised on short bracket feet. 183 x 48 x 90 cm
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An oak low cabinet by David Smith of Christchurch, rectangular shape with panelled top, the fascia with an open shelf above two drawers flanked by glazed cabinets and raised on a plinth base. 180 x 66 x 55 cm
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A c1900 N.Z.R. (New Zealand Railways) double sided platform bench seat, the cast iron ends in Art Nouveau form incorporating the NZR logo, painted pink and dark blue, hardwood slatted seat and back rails. Length 154 x 100 x 97 cm
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A modern Moran green leather Chesterfield settee, roll arm, button back
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An Edwardian period mahogany Sheraton Revival drinks cabinet of plain design with banded inlay, tapering square section legs and original casters. The flat top opens to reveal the rising fitted interior. 60 x 55 x 82 cm
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An unusual Georgian combination side cabinet, incorporating drawers and a dwarf linen press, the upper section with two half width drawers above one of full width, the lower section with two flame panelled doors opening to reveal a full width slide-out shelf, raised on bracket feet
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A Victorian mahogany four cupboard breakfront sideboard with three shaped frieze drawers, panelled cupboard doors with interior shelves, ornate leaf and scroll carved back, flame veneers and plinth base. 153 x 54 x 137 cm
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A late 19th century Continental fruitwood bedside cabinet, plain, almost square section with thumbnail moulded top, panelled sides and back, a single drawer above a panelled cupboard door with shaped apron between the front feet. 45 x 40 x 97 cm
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A Victorian cast iron hall stand, in the Gothic manner with traditional ecclesiastical motifs, seven hooks and with original shaped drip trays. 73 x 27 x 180 cm
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A Victorian mahogany sideboard, the upstand back with scroll carved border, single frieze drawer above two panelled doors, carved detail
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Four 18th century panels from a French lit-clos, fruit wood, with carved and pierced rondels, gallery piercing and panels, each 100 x 55 cm
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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 245 cm, width 100 cm
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An antique French gilt and marble console table and mirror, the impressive large ornate mirror with four gilt framed panels of bevelled glass, raised over a demilune console table, variegated marble top with fluted tapering legs and scrolling stretcher base. 120 x 45 x 280 cm
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A large 19th century Art Nouveau French cast iron crucifix, decorated with entwined vine, wreaths and florals to the base, pinned with a full figure of Christ crucified, old mild rust finish. A large and imposing example. Height 141 cm
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A 20th century dark-stained beech and ormolu vitrine in the French manner, the full length serpentine door with large shaped glass panel above a lower painted panel of a young courting couple, conforming side panels, gilt metal mounts framing all and highlighting the pediment and shaped legs, glass shelves to the interior with a patterned red silk backing. 72 x 32 x 162 cm
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A pair of brass and steel occasional tables by Alberto Orlandi, the folding tripod tables with brass circular tray tops, the legs with cloven hoof feet. Purchased Pisa, Italy, c.1986
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A pair of old and unusual Indian side chairs, sheathed in white metal with ornate pierced and embossed decoration of birds, flowers, leaves and scrolls, together with a matching octagonal low table. The seats have more recent blue fabric covers
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A good quality modern Chinese hardwood sideboard, the four cupboard doors each carved with the symbol of longevity (one pair opening to reveal an adjustable shelf, the other pair opening to reveal four fitted drawers, panelled sides and top. Together with fitted plate glass top (tiny chips). 184 x 36 x 80 cm
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A small good quality modern Chinese hardwood cabinet with altar table type top and sloping sides, the single drawer and pair of cupboard doors carved with Chinese symbols, the interior with single shelf. 80 x 38 x 81 cm
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A pair of Chinese modern hardwood side cabinets, plain design with panelled tops, each with a single drawer, brass bale handles and an open shelf. Each 48 x 36 x 54 cm
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A modern Chinese hardwood low chest, two drawers above a single full width drawer, plain top, panelled sides, brass bale handles. 117 x 46 x 55 cm
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A good quality modern Chinese hardwood chest of seven drawers, two pairs of small drawers across the top with three full width drawers below, brass bale handles, panelled sides. 91.5 x 46 x 107 cm
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A Chinese rosewood extension banquet table, with D-ends and rectangular extension leaf, each section with panelled surfaces, the frieze decorated with square scroll designs, raised on tapering square legs with spade feet. 155 x 112 x 77 cm. Together with seven matching rosewood Chinese dining chairs
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A Chinese rosewood low table, rectangular shape with pierced and carved scroll frieze, raised on bamboo shaped legs. 80 x 44 x 28 cm
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An old dark stained Chinese camphor wood chest of traditional style with ornate carved decoration, internal tray and brass lock. 100 x 56 x 56 cm
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A small Chinese camphor wood chest with rounded ends, traditional carved decoration, wooden cup handles, brass lock. 75 x 38 x 46 cm
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A pair of Chinese black lacquer painted cabinets, the two door cabinets painted to the top, front and sides with florals and geometric patterns, brass lock plates, hinges and handles. 61.5 x 31 x 92 cm
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A nest of four Oriental lacquer occasional tables, each with rectangular tops decorated in gilt with Imperial dragons, similar elements decorate the lyre legs, the feet carved and gilded as lion masks. Some wear. Largest 53 x 30.5 x 71 cm
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A Chinese rosewood and yew low table, the rectangular panelled top of highly figured yew wood set in a rosewood frame raised on four curved legs terminating in scroll feet. 90 x 47 x 27.5 cm
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A modern Chinese rosewood step-fronted long bookcase, low form, adjustable shelves. 266 x 46.5 x 82.5 cm
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A Chinese rosewood dining table and eight chairs, carved faux bamboo Chippendale style, the extension table with two leaves, the chairs include six side chairs and two carvers. Good colour and patina
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A pair of Chinese rosewood single bed ends, open square fret cut panels
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An ebonised etagere-whatnot, with four small pear shaped shelves raised on a turned column and positioned at different angles, raised on a quadruped plinth base. Height 82 cm
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A pair of large Chinese garden pots, decorated in brown and mustard glaze with mythical beasts. 58 x 77 cm
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A late 19th century gilt gesso on wood over-mantel mirror of Omega shape with pierced leaf, flower and scroll decoration. Height 1530, width 128 cm
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