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End of Year Collection — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:845
Sale Title:End of Year CollectionLots with images:811
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:697
Date:13-Dec-2008
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Keane, Height V Cattle on the River Bank, 1941. 30.5 x 40.5 cm, oil on canvas
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Lindsay, Lionel (1874-1961) 'Repose.' Signed in the plate only. 22.5 x 15 cm Woodcut
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Attrib. Hilder, Brett (b.1946) Portrait of Ali Bin Japar, Ambon. Lower right corner detached and taped to portrait. 27 x 24 cm Watercolour
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10 Original Cartoon Artworks by Various Australian Black and White Artists, including Herbert Width Moffit, P B Clark (Boofhead), Lahm, Zanetti and Theo Batten. Various Indian Ink
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Five Various Black and White Photographs of the Boyd Family, plus 3 Australian Etchings: Charles Robinson 'Lakeside;' and two by Gail Johns. Various Various
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Attrib. May, Phil (1864-1903) Cartoon of a Dandy. 29 x 12.5 cm Ink and Watercolour
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Shields, John Wilson. Sketchbook including 12 Watercolours and Several Pencil Drawings; some dated 1884/5, Scenes including Sydney Harbour, Healesville Vic. Etc. 16.5 x 23.5 cm Various
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Rees, Lloyd (1895-1988) (2) Cathedral Interior, and Rock Formation. Both prints hand signed in ink, the latter with inscription. 17 x 13 cm and 12.5 x 10 cm Offset Prints (2)
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Todd, Geoff (b.1950) Nude, 1987. Plus 'A Dictionary of the English Language,' 1983 edition of 1000. 17 x 10 cm Pen and Ink
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Circa 1960s Qantas Poster 'America.' Linen backed. 99 x 74.5 cm Lithograph
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22 Original Cartoons by Australian Black and White Artists, including Berto, Lusby, Eyre Jr., Hicks, Max Foley and Unk White. Various Indian Ink
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30 various 17th and 18th century antique and European engravings
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Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) coloured etching 65/100), titled 'Abstract Shapes'
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Van' T Hoff, Adriaan (1893-1939), bird of Paradise, 1931. 46 x 33 cm lithograph
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European School, Drawing Room Frolic, 78 x 64 cm, oil on panel
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Dickie, William (Reverend). 'On the Finglas at Brig O Turk,' 1926. 49 x 75 cm, oil on canvas
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European School, Signed Grand Interior. Signed illegibly lower right. 77 x 57.5 cm, oil on canvas on Board
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Garland, Molly 'Euroka Street, Waverton, ' 1977.29 x 37 cm oil on board
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Hart, Pro (1928-2006), Dragonfly 13.5 x 18 cm ink on paper
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Hart, Pro (1928-2006), 'Corny Bill' 19 x 16.5 cm ink on paper
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Hart, Pro (1928-2006), 'The Glass on the Bar' 18 x 13 cm ink on paper
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Hart, Pro (1928-2006), 'Father Riley's Horse (From Banjo Patterson), ' 18 x 13 cm ink on paper
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Dohanos, Stevan (1907-1994) World War II Propaganda Poster: 'Bits of Careless Talk are Pieced Together by the Enemy.' Linen backed. Fold lines and sealed tears. 98 x 68.5 cm Print
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European School Convent Entrance, 1946. Signed illeg. 18 x 25 cm Linocut
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Lithographed poster for the World War I US Government War Bonds Appeal, 'Ammunition!, Remember - Bonds by Bullets', printed in the margin with 'Ketterlinus Phila Third Federal Reserve District'
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Dutch School 'N. Braband (Holland)' Inscribed lower right. 'Th.Kat.Van Assendelft.' 79 x 99 cm, oil on canvas
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Kluge, Constantine (1912-2003), Eastern Buildings in a Garden 51 x 40.5 cm, oil on canvas
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Hadley, width E 'A Showery Day,' 1900. 32 x 69.5 cm Watercolour
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Original Peugeot Terrot Moped poster. 'Quel Choix! Et Quelles Machines! Oui Vraiment Terrot C'est Autre Chose!' linen backed. 102.5 x 77 cm print
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Cleminson, Robert (Pair) Setters in a Highland Landscape, with Flying Grouse; and with the Day's Bag. 91 x 70 cm (Each), oil on canvas (2)
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European School Still Life 23.5 x 29.5 cm Etching
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Clave, Antoni (1913-2005) Untitled (Abstract) 70 x 48.5 cm Litho A/P
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Wilkinson, A F 'Frampton-on-Severn' 25 x 16.5 cm Watercolour
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Verlon Semi Abstract City View 14.5 x 11 cm Etching (16/75)
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Girard, Marius (4) 'Montmartre,' 'Rue Xavier Prioat,' 'Rue du Calvaire,' 'Rue St Vincent.' All four signed and dated 1954. Also includes print by same artist. Approx. 27 x 22 cm (Each) Ink and Watercolour (4)
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After Renoir 'At the Beach in Berneval.' Posthumous recent issue. Signed in plate. 13 x 9.5 cm Etching
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Maapola, Michael (b.1939) African Miners. Heavily foxed. 37 x 29 cm Pen and Ink
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After Maria Martinetti (1864-1921) Woman Spinning. Copy. 35.5 x 29 cm, oil on canvas
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Greco, Emilio (b.1932), Still Life 38.5 x 59 cm, oil on board
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British School (2) Dorothy Woollard Etching Tree Overlooking the Plains; and Ae Norton' Watercolour of a Country Hamlet. 31.5 x 20 cm and 13.5 x 17 cm Various
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19th century school, Artist Unknown, (pair) two Colonial Scenes numbered four and 6, depicting natives or villagers at work. #4 entitled 'Bao - Tok - Ana?', signed with monogram and initials (SSMA or FFMA) Dated (18)82; the other entitled 'Miasa' also monogrammed. 74 x 88.5 cm (Both), watercolour (2)
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European School, Signed Venetian Canal 14.5 x 9.5 cm Watercolour
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Fox, L.R.E. Rockpools 61 x 89 cm, oil on canvas
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De Vity, Antonio (1901-1993), ; and one other Artist place de L'Opera, Paris. Also, signed illeg. View of Plaza di San Marco, Venice. 50 x 70 cm each, oil on canvas, (2)
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Cruikshank, George (1792-1878), 'The Worship of Bacchus.', the drinking customs of society showing how universally the intoxicating liquors are used, upon every occasion in life, from the cradle to the grave.' Published by William Tweedie, 1864. 56 x 98 cm engraving
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Holloway, Jos Island Girl 37 x 29 cm, oil on canvas on Board
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Goodall. Tavern Scene. Signed lower left. 23 x 33 cm Watercolour
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Cox, David Ruined Windmill with Shepherd and His Flock. Signed lower left. 31 x 21 cm Watercolour
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Dalmazzio, Johann 'Music for the Cardinal' 51 x 71 cm Watercolour
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Flint, William Russell (1880-1969), woman at the fountain. Published Stacey fine arts, London, signed in pencil by the artist. 41 x 56 cm lithograph
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Indian School (2), traditional Warriors. in early oak frames with 'Assam Regiment' crests. 38 x 28.5 cm, oil on canvas, (2)
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Tyndale, Thomas Nicholson (1860-1930), 'Swallowfield Jerks' 17.5 x 26 cm, watercolour
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European School Landscape, Cottage and Figure. Signed illeg. 29.5 x 38.5 cm Coloured Etching
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After de Lempicka, Tamara (1898-1980), Female Study, bears signature Lempicka. 33 x 21 cm, pencil on paper
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Artist Unknown Mountain Road 29 x 39 cm, oil on canvas
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Rafael South American Town View 25 x 32 cm Watercolour
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Schlagl European Town View, 1942. 37 x 48.5 cm Oil on Board
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British School Cattle at Water 35 x 48.5 cm Charcoal
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L.N.E.R. Railway poster by Fred Taylor. 'Trinity College Cambridge on the London and North Eastern Railway of England and Scotland.' Published by the L.N.E.R, Baynard press. 95 x 58.5 cm lithograph Laid on card
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Perron, Romain Paris Street Scene, 1908. 32 x 26.5 cm Watercolour
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Pernet, A Shepherd and Flock 20 x 31 cm Watercolour
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Indonesian School 'Lem Bah Ngari' Landscape with Volcano. Signature unclear. 55.5 x 96.5 cm, oil on canvas
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Lara, Edwina (2), 'A Grey Morning;' and Rough Seas on the Harbour. 27 x 42 cm and 27 x 42 cm, oil on canvas, (2)
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Malin, David 'Great Nebula in Orion' 95 x 71.5 cm Photograph
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Suker, Arthur (1857-1902) Waves Breaking on the Shore 37.5 x 58.5 cm Watercolour
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A Agung Suryahadi (2), 'The Cats;' and 'The Fishes,' 1987. 56.5 x 43 cm and 41.5 x 58 cm, mixed media on paper (2)
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A Agung Suryahadi 'To Touch for Luck,' 1990. 41.5 x 66 cm Mixed Media on Paper
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European school gothic style trumpeting angel in tempera and gold leaf
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Asco, Frank (1903-1980) 'Il Fondatore Lionello Stock, 1866-1948.' bust, no plinth. Height 43 cm bronze
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Pair Chinese Cockerels. Turquoise and aubergine; glazed. Each cockerel perched on a rock with flowers. Late Qing period, 19th century. Height 32 cm
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Early Cantonese famille rose vase. All over floral decoration. Red seal mark to base. Includes plinth. Height 40 cm
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Pair Kutani Censers. Traditional Kutani colours, gold highlights with floral cartouches, topped by figures on tri-footed ornate bases. Character marks to base. Height 30 cm (Each)
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Pair Early Chinese Ivory Figures. Diu Shuen (renowned Han Dynasty beauty), and Yang Yu Wan (renowned singer and dancer c.719 Ad). Both signed to base. Includes plinths. Height 25.5 cm
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Chinese Famille Verte rouleau Vase. Decorated with figures in a court. Kangxi mark to base. Height 38 cm
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Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Bodhisattva holding a Vajra, decorated with coral and turquoise. Height 40 cm
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Chinese Redwood brush pot. Decorated with carved rural scene. Height 15 cm
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Signed group of three ivory figurines with coloured garments depicting dragons, fish, heron and other propitious symbols, one figurine bearing a dragon carved staff
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Chinese Ruby Ground Meiping Vase. Enamelled floral design on carved wooden stand. Qianlung mark to base. Height 36 cm (Total)
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Gilt lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin. Wearing an elaborate open work tiara, ornate jewellery and lower garment; face with serene expression, seated on a carved wooden double, lotus stand. Possibly 16th/17th century. Provenance: Christies, London, Nov. 2005. Height 33 cm
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Signed Satsuma bowl with a gilt floral cobalt ground, four bird and blossom panels and the interior finely painted with flying birds
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Pair Chinese Ginger Jars. Green, pink and blue design. Lidded. Height 19 cm
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Burmese Bronze Figure of Medicine Buddha. His right hand holding a myrobalan seed, seated on a high pedestal, possibly 18th Century . Provenance: Christies, Melbourne, 30th March, 2004, Lot #95. Height 23 cm
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Chinese globular blue and white jar, decorated with figures on a boat. Four character mark to base. Height 22 cm
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Russian Icon. Christ as Saviour. In silver surround, marked 84 silver, c.1869. 11 x 9 cm
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Russian icon. Depicting four Saints, with 84 silver surround, c. 1868. 11 x 8 cm
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Russian icon. Arkhangel'sko Celovanie. in silver surround, marked 84 silver. 12.5 x 9.5 cm
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Russian icon. St Antony Rimsky, 19th century. 12.5 x 10.5 cm
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19th century icon of St Tikhon living in the hollow of a tree
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Russian icon. Seraphim Sarovsky, 19th century. 10.5 x 8.5 cm
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Russian icon, three saints, in silver surround, 19th century 11 x 9 cm
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Russian Icon, Saint Nikolay, 19th century
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Heavy Chinese jade dog of Fo sculpture and plinth. Height 13 cm
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Russian Silver and Enamel Lidded Box. Blue and Green enamel design on four flared feet. Hallmarks/maker's name to base. Height 7 cm Length 11 cm
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Icon of St Antony Rimsky, with a silver surround
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Russian Icon. Sts Gury, Simon and Aviv. in silver surround, Cyrillic inscription verso, dated 1865. 10 x 7.5 cm
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Russian Icon. St Fedosy Totimsky, 19th century
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Jadeite Carving of a Chinese Cabbage, with Apple Green Residual Details, 19th century. Length 12 cm
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Early Carved Ivory Handle. 3 figures surmounted by horse and rider. Length 12 cm
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Near pair of Tortoiseshell Perfumiers. Each decorated with cranes and grape vines. Ref. Mossgreen Auctions, two June 2008, Lot #278. Height 5.5 cm
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Enamelled Milk Glass Snuff Bottle. Incised and hand painted decoration of pigeons to both sides. With brown glass stopper. Height 6.5 cm
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