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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:656
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:63
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:519
Date:16-Aug-2016
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A small old oak settle, the panelled back with diamond shape carving, shaped border sides with plain seat and plinth feet. Minor distress. 116 cm x 40 cm x 98 cm
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An antique oak stool, the oblong top with rounded corners and central aperture, the stretcher base with pegged joints. With key. Height 45 cm
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A vintage mahogany kidney shaped lady's desk, with three small drawers and a bow front cupboard in each pedestal, gilt metal French style ornaments with blue and white Jasperware plaques. With keys. 116 cm x 68 cm x 77 cm
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A Victorian figured walnut side table, the rectangular top with central veneer losses, turned and reeded legs.
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An Edwardian oak smoker's stand, the serpentine tray top supporting pipe rack, lidded urn container and three other brass lined containers, the tripod base with turned detail.
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A modern N.Z. four-fold screen painted by the artist Elizabeth Rees, prunus blossom and irises in polychrome on a gold ground. Width of each panel 4 cm. Height 18 cm
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A John Crichton c.1965 mahogany table, steel and copper construction, the wedge form top with wide curved end comprising five solid mahogany planks, the two front legs of sculpted copper inspired by Pacific tribal art figures. Approx. 132 cm x 150 cm x 77 cm. Note: a similar example held in the Te Papa collection. Designed by Crichton as part of a suite of eight identical tables for a revolving luau room in the Wilson House, Takapuna.
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A N.Z. colonial kauri dining table, of golden honey colour, the four plank oblong top with double thumbnail moulded edge on four well-proportioned turned and fluted legs with white china casters. 105 cm x 196 cm x 76 cm
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An unusual N.Z. colonial figured kauri wine table, the elongated octagonal top of two sections on turned rewarewa column and circular platform with three wide long scrolling feet. 69 cm x 49.5 cm x 73 cm
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An N.Z. colonial chip carved two stage plant stand of square section with sabre legs. 35 cm x 35 cm x 73 cm
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A good late 19th century N.Z. colonial inlaid wine table, the octagonal top with radiating tumbling cube inlay, radiating star border framed by elongated repeating triangular panels, various N.Z. native timbers with a burr totara ground and ebonised thumb moulded edge, on finely turned column and tripod base, original polish and patina. Diameter 45 cm, height 58 cm
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An early 19th century mahogany drop-side tea table, rectangular top with small drop flaps, raised on tapering barley-twist legs. 88 cm x 90 cm x 75 cm
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An early Georgian mahogany single chair, with broad vase shaped splat, well-proportioned front cabriole legs with pad feet, stretcher base and drop-in seat with green velvet cover. Some restoration over the years.
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A Regency mahogany breakfast table, the solid mahogany oblong top with rounded corners raised on a quadruped base supporting a short baluster column, the fluted legs terminating in brass caps and large brass casters. 146 cm x 121 cm x 72.5 cm
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A Regency rosewood circular pedestal dining table, the tapered column with stiff leaf carved base section raised on a three-way concave platform base with lobed compressed ball feet. Diameter 131 cm, height 73 cm
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A mahogany twin pedestal Regency style dining table, made by William Tilman of London, c.1986 to match the above chairs, each end section of oblong shape with rounded corners raised on a gun barrel pedestal from a quadrupod base, the splay legs terminating in brass caps and casters.
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A set of eight contemporary David Shaw 'Medbury 02' dining armchairs, ebonised tapered square section, upholstered in Casamance Imperial Marina (ex-Westbury) in a heavy metallic bronze upholstery. A quality set of chairs in as new condition.
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A large impressive Victorian period oak library table, the oblong top with thumbnail moulded edge and tooled green leather insert, three slender frieze drawers on both sides, well-proportioned turned and fluted legs with brass casters. 115 cm x 212 cm x 80 cm
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A late Victorian period crank action mahogany extension banquet table, with three leaves, the plain oblong top with square cut corners and well-proportioned turned and fluted legs with large brown china casters. Seats 12/14 people. Width 126 cm, length extended 290 cm, height 73 cm
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A set of 10 Victorian mahogany bar back dining chairs, plain with turned front legs and studded brown leatherette seats. All in excellent restored condition.
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A set of four Georgian harlequin dining chairs, three oak, one mahogany, decorative pierced back splats, square section legs, stretcher base, drop-in seats.
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A matching set of 10 Victorian saddle-back dining chairs, plain design with turned front legs and red velvet pegged seats.
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A set of six colonial cedar balloon back dining chairs, with carved back rails, turned front legs and blue and ivory brocade covered seats.
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A George III three section D-end mahogany extension banquet dining table, the central drop-leaf gate leg table supported by six square section tapered legs together with two matching D-ends, the frieze with satinwood strung border, all on brown porcelain and brass casters. Purchase John Dixon Antiques 1980. Length approx. 298 cm, width 122 cm, height 73 cm
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Ten George III bar-back dining chairs, comprising: two carvers and six matching side chairs plus two further chairs in a similar design, each with fine reeded detail, turned front legs and matching self-patterned floral upholstery in aubergine dominant tone.
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A quality Edwardian Sheraton Revival parlour armchair, double Wickham cane arms, the Wickham cane back with central panel of a painted angel artist, floral painted detail to the frame including fine turned supports, the red velvet loose cushion showing good old wear. Some attention required.
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A quality George III flame mahogany lady's writing desk, the rectangular top with concave breakfront, plain upstand gallery terminating in rondels, the central frieze drawer flanked by single drawers with double false front, circular embossed acanthus leaf back plates with brass knob handles, raised on turned and reeded tapered legs with brass cup casters, a quality example in good polish. 122 cm x 68 cm x 86.5 cm
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A 20th century Sheraton Revival sideboard, a central drawer with a cupboard to either side, raised on slender tapering legs, bow front. 153 cm x 60 cm x 91 cm
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A good William IV rosewood bookcase/collector's cabinet, the short back with three bookcase compartments, the supports with restrained column scrolls, the base with seven graduating central drawers with turned bun handles flanked by two cupboards with shaped panels and pronounced scroll supports, plinth base, strong graining evident, a quality example. 138.5 cm x 45.5 cm x 125.5 cm
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A quality Victorian rosewood bookcase, low long rectangular form with two fitted shelves, brass strung inlay, full reeded turned columns to the front corners, platform base with thumb moulded edge. 168 cm x 31 cm x 91 cm
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A George III mahogany glazed bookcase cabinet, the pediment top with architectural flared cornice above the two multi-panelled original glazed panelled doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with two large plain panelled doors with quarter-round moulded detail, plinth base, brass edged detail to each pair of doors, good dark colour and patina. 153.5 cm x 35 cm x 231.5 cm
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A George III mahogany gentleman's dressing cabinet, the rectangular crossbanded and ebony strung top hinging as a double flap to reveal a green baize lined plain interior, the front with a full width false drawer above a deeper full width drawer, oak lined, oval decorative brass back plate handles, raised on tapered square section legs with further satinwood stringing, tapered square brass cap terminals with brass casters. 61 cm x 51 cm x 72.5 cm
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A mahogany sideboard, with mirrored back surmounted by a carved and pierced pediment, three ogee drawers to the frieze above an inverse breakfront base with two cupboards flanking a double panelled central section, each panel with decorative flame mahogany veneer. 170 cm x 53 cm x 158 cm
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A George II oak block moulded chest, the three full width drawers each with decorative geometric moulded fielded panels, brass flowerhead plate back drop handles, panelled sides, pegged construction, raised on fret cut bracket feet, good dark patina. 98 cm x 50.5 cm x 94.5 cm
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A late George III mahogany bow front chest of four drawers, each with oval plate back handles moulded with Prince-of-Wales crest, raised on bracket feet. Minor faults. 109 cm x 55 cm x 81 cm
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A George III mahogany small proportion chest of drawers, three full width drawers, bracket feet, beaded decoration to drawers, brass handles with lion back plate. 74 cm x 49 cm x 8 cm
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A 19th century walnut Biedermeier three drawer chest, flat front, graduating, circular floral brass embossed back plate and captured ring handles (one absent), raised on short tapered square section legs. 127 cm x 60.5 cm x 94.5 cm
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A quality George III flame mahogany bookcase bureau, the stepped pediment above the two original shaped mirrored panelled doors enclosing a shelved interior, the forefront base revealing a fitted interior with a combination of eight drawers and five pigeonholes, the four full width drawers with shaped brass back plate swing handles, pull-out slides to receive the fall, raised on bracket feet. 107.5 cm x 57 cm x 215.5 cm
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A good Victorian mahogany flat top gentleman's desk, by George D. Pooley, London. The flat top with gold tooled green leather insert, three frieze drawers, raised on twin pedestals each with three conforming drawers, panelled sides, double plinth base, swan neck brass swing handles, maker's details printed to interior of top right drawer. 153 cm x 82 cm x 83.5 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany floor standing bookcase, with restrained column mouldings either side, twin arched glazed doors with three adjustable internal shelves, plinth pediment and base. Central vertical beading repaired. 140 cm x 41 cm x 152 cm
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A quality Regency mahogany bow-fronted sideboard, the central narrow drawer flanked by two deeper including cellarette, satinwood strung crossbanded detail, raised on eight square section tapered legs, embossed brass plate back drop handles, a quality example in good colour and polish. 185 cm x 78.5 cm x 94 cm
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A quality Regency flame mahogany sofa table, the rectangular top with double flame panels, the drop flap to each side with a canted corner, crossbanded, triple rib edge moulding, the two frieze drawers with satinwood stringing and turned handles, raised on two pedestals each with two ribbed sabre legs terminating with original brass caps and casters, good colour and patina. 148 cm x 73.5 cm x 71 cm
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An antique style armchair with pink brocade covers, feather filled loose cushion and turned front legs with brass casters.
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A small oak side table of Georgian style, the oblong top with deep gadroon border, two small drawers and central dummy drawer, turned wood handles and turned legs. Surface marks and reduced in height. 76 cm x 47 cm x 63 cm
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A Victorian mahogany bow front dressing table, with oval mirror, four small drawers, cabriole front legs with scroll feet and platform base. 120 cm x 56 cm x 163 cm
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A Victorian mahogany hanging corner cabinet of Georgian style, with blind fretwork frieze, a single astragal glazed door and three internal shelves. 65 cm x 37 cm x 114 cm
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A pair of modern French antique style oversized armchairs, remains of lime washing to the carved exposed frame with floral and scroll highlights, upholstered back panels, arm rests, seats and loose cushions in linen, one in blue, the other turquoise green. 95 cm x 70 cm x 100 cm
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A late 19th century oak plank top French refectory style work table, clenched ends, a pull-out slide to each end, chamfered square section legs, cross stretched base. Pegged construction. 150.5 cm x 75.5 cm x 75 cm
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A c.1800 black and gold lacquer octagonal tray on modern metal stand, decorated with a coastal scene including buildings and figures, octagonal form, some signs of age. Receipt of purchase from Clifford Wright Antiques Ltd, London, 1990, £2750. 76.5 cm x 51 cm
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A pair of Chinese hardwood side cabinets, of cube shape with panelled sides and back, each with a pair of doors and a single drawer, brass hinges, handles and locks. 61 cm x 53 cm x 70 cm
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A 19th century French Boulle serpentine flap-top card table, of Louis XV style, lavishly decorated with cut brass on red tortoiseshell, the top with oval painted scene of lovers in a garden, the interior with red cerise baize lining. The legs withdraw to give internal access. Distressed. 85 cm x 85 cm x 72.5 cm
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A wrought iron and marble French style console table, variegated green marble top raised on an ornate scrolling base decorated with leaves and roses, black with gold embellishment. 130 cm x 33 cm x 96 cm
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A wrought iron French style girandole mirror, three candle sconces to the base, decoration matching above. 47 cm x 150 cm
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A pair of wrought iron French style ornamental stands, decoration matching above. Height 70 cm
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A wrought iron French style porch lantern, for lights behind six small glass panes, decoration matching above lots, electrified and refurbished. Height 114 cm
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A 19th century gilt gesso on wood wall mirror, of French Louis XVI style, the oblong glass with bevel edge, the open frame with six small shelves, slender turned supports and a small oval mirror in the pediment. Height 160 cm. Some losses. Width 90 cm
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