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Decorative Arts & Furniture — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:311
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & FurnitureLots with images:268
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:184
Date:10-May-2009
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Two Russian silver cigarette cases, including a silver and niello cigarette case of maker's mark Hh 84 zolotnik standard Moscow town mark rounded rectangular with geometric decoration. Width 12 cm; together with a further silver cigarette case of maker's mark Ah 84 zolotnik standard Moscow 1895 rectangular engraved with a cottage in a rural setting 9.5 cm diameter
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A Russian Silver And Niello Vinaigrette Hallmarks indistinct Rectangular decorated with a continuous geometric pattern gilt wash interior within a fitted case 5 cm wide
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Six Russian Silver Spoons 19th century and later some with enamel decoration
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A Russian Silver Cigarette Case Maker's mark Hx Early 20th Century 84 Zolotniki Standard Moscow Rectangular embossed with a mythological hunting scene 11.5 cm wide
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A French bronze and ivory figure of a knight signed Maurice Fauvre 1862 - 1915, the standing figure trailing his sword shield to one side his hands and face of ivory with a bronze cloak and silvered bronze chain mail raised on a circular base with moulded title inscribed signature. Height 20.5 cm
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A classically styled bronze bust, the male torso raised on a square pedestal 187 cm total height
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An Italian micro mosaic panel of rectangular form depicting an elaborately decorated cathedral 35.5 x 28 cm
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A Late 19th century Anglo Indian Inlaid Sewing Box Rectangular the whole ornately inlaid with ivory and horn opening to a fitted interior with a mirror and lidded compartments raised on pressed metal feet 32 cm wide
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A figural alabaster lamp, late 19th/early 20th century carved the form of a young girl trailing a naturalistic base with a knopped pillar and campana bead rimmed shade, together with a Siena Brocatelle plinth and a verde marble pedestal the lamp 72 cm high the pedestal 43 cm high
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A Moser enamelled ruby glass jug, the shaped waisted amber and ruby jug applied with a raised bird silver gilt acorns and multicoloured leaf and gilt vine decoration
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A Victorian bronze figure of a golden retriever, signed A. Dubucand, the figure modelled standing over a duck raised on a naturalistic base
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A sterling silver jewelled and enamelled cigarette box, rectangular, the top applied with a fox and pheasant with ruby eyes amongst enamelled leaves and garnet berries the whole ornately engraved with floral and foliate decoration opening to a gilt interior stamped 925
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A Bohemian Engraved And Overlaid Glass Vase Fluted and faceted with a red engraved overlay depicting deer in the woods 22 cm high
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Artist unknown, (20th century), still life with flowers, oil on canvas, unsigned 87 x 115 cm
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Artist unknown, (20th century), still life with fruit, oil on canvas, unsigned 89 x 109 cm
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Artist unknown, (20th century) mixed Bunch, oil on canvas, initialled A.M lower left 105 x 79 cm
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Artist unknown, (20th century) mixed Bunch, oil on canvas, initialled A.M lower left 105 x 79 cm
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Portrait Of An Indian Prince, the coloured print with painted highlights within a gilt frame 74.5 x 100 cm
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An Italian Pietre Dure Inlaid Wall Plaque, late 19th/early 20th century Oval inlaid with in semi-precious stone with a central cartouche showing an arrangement of wildflowers on a slate ground within a pierced gilt wood surround the plaque 29 cm high
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A late 19th century marble bust of a maiden possibly French retail plaque for V. Vattaire, the figure carved with her face averted to the right her curled hair tied back wearing a classically styled dress raised on a stepped circular socle; together with an ebonised pedestal the bust and socle. Height 66 cm the pedestal. Height 112 cm
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A Fine Carved Ivory Plaque Depicting A Scene From William Tell Mid 19th century Rectangular carved in high relief with a depiction of William Tell amongst a crowd of on-lookers aiming an arrow at an apple balanced on a child's head within a hardwood fame the plaque 11 x 15 cm. Note: this plaque is reputedly one from a series of five panels devoted to the tale of William Tell. It is believed to date from circa 1829 coinciding with the premiere of Gioachino Rossini's opera Guillame Tell on August 3 of that…
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A Russian enamel 'Cup of Sorrows' Nicholas II Coronation commemorative beaker, porcelain on copper with geometric decoration bearing the Russian eagle and initials for Tsar Nicholas II 10 cm high. Note: the cup of Sorrows or Khodinka cup was produced to commemorate the Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II on May 18 1896, the cup was to be distributed to waiting crowds at Khodinka field the following day. However a rumour of a shortage of the cups lead to a mass panic and a surge amongst the crowd which resulted…
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A pair of Continental carved ivory figures of a lady and gentleman, late 19th century carved as a gentleman and his lady each dressed in 19th century attire raised on a turned circular wooden plinth the tallest 25 cm high
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A miniature French cold painted bronze and ivory bust 'Marchioness' signed Alonzo carved as a young girl with face hair and chest of ivory swathed in a cold painted bronze dress raised on a bronze socle and stepped marble base incised signature and Paris foundry mark
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A 19th century Continental ivory figure of a Bathing woman, the standing figure carved leaning against a tree stump drying herself with a cloth raised on a naturalistically carved base (restoration to neck) 15 cm high
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A 19th century violin labelled Jean Baptiste Vuillaume Paris possibly by Honore Derazey together with a fitted mahogany case length of back 37.5 cm
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A Pair Of French Bronze Urns 19th century, each of baluster form ornately cast with a continuous pattern depicting Pan and three nymphs flanked by square foliate cast handles raised on a slate circular base 32 cm high
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A pair of 19th Centry bronze figures cast in the form of Richard the Lionheart and Joan of Arc 29 cm high
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A Substantial Late Victorian sterling silver Mounted Leather Bound Presentation Photo Album, the black leather bound album mounted with a sterling silver plaque which reads 'Presented by the Officers 11th Prince Albert's own Hussars to Regimental Sergt. Major W. Smith as a token of regard and esteem on his retiring from the Regt. after 21 years service 1886 43 cm wide
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A Continental Walnut And Marquetry Wall Cabinet, the rectangular glazed single door within an ornate floral and foliate walnut and mother of pearl marquetry surround 43 x 57 x 7 cm
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An Art Nouveau Silvered Brass And Enameled Plaque Vaughton Birmingham Circular depicting fairies in high relief within a star sunflower and enameled pendant border 21 cm diameter
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A 19th century maritime needlework, depicting a ship at sea flying the red ensign mounted in a burr maple frame 47 x 76 cm
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A 19th century Scrimshaw Whales Tooth Delicately engraved with a lady in period dress 18.5 cm long
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A 19th century maritime needlework depicting a ship at sea flying the red ensign paper label inscribed HM Aurora 35 Guns 400 Horsepower verso mounted in a burr maple frame 52 x 64 cm
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A French Ebonised Rosewood Tea Caddy Rectangular the top and escutcheon ornately decorated with brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlay 23 cm wide
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An Early 19th century Shagreen Necessaire Upright rectangular form shagreen with gold jewelling and a central garnet raised on scroll feet surmounted my an acorn the fitted interior with two gold-mounted scent bottles penknife spoon ivory memorandum slips and another two tools 10 cm high
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A Russian Silver And Onyx Desk Set 84 zolotnik standard, compri sing a cut crystal silver mounted inkwell blotter match vesta and pen holder
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A carved ivory mounted ebony walking stick, the handle in the form of a tiger with a 9ct gold band mounted on a later twist turned ebony shaft
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A French Alabaster Bust Of Joan Of Arc 19th century With alabaster face and mottled rouge coloured bodice raised on a shaped marble base inscribed 'Jeanne D'Arc' 52 cm high together with a turned branco verado marble pedestal 114 cm high
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A pair of Empire style gilt metal mounted candelabra 19th century, each having a fluted columnar standard emanating six scroll branches terminating in sconces with a further central sconce raised on a tripartite claw foot base
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A 19th century Italian Alabaster Bust Signed F. Masini Florence Depicting an elderly couple 31 cm high
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A 19th century Minature On Ivory Possibly Anne Mee Circa 1830 Depicting a female in period dress mounted in a circular ebony frame signed indistinctly lower right 10 cm diameter
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A 19th century miniature of Louisa Catherine, Marchioness of Carmarthen, after Ann Mee the original for an engraving by Thompson, circa 1830, depicting the Marchioness with a bouquet of flowers watercolour on board, mounted in an ornate foliate pierced gilt wood frame 11 x. Height 8 cm
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A 19th century miniature enamel portrait painted with a mythological scene showing centurions presenting a maiden with a boar's head with cupid in the back ground 13 cm high
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A fine Russian miniature micro mosaic plaque signed G. Wekler St Petersburg second quarter 19th century, rectangular, inlaid with a country scene showing a sandstone mansion with figures in the foreground signed lower right
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A hand painted miniature portrait, late 19th/early 20th century rectangular painted with a scene showing couples strolling on a French boulevard within a gilt metal frame 13.5 cm wide
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A George III miniature on ivory by A. R. Burt, oval depicting an English gentleman within a gilt metal and ebonised frame cast metal medallion inscribed A. R. Burt miniature Painter 7 cm high
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A framed miniature on ivory, circular depicting men on horseback in battle 5 cm diameter
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A Russian icon of the Virgin and Christ Saints and Patriarchs Russia Moscow 19th century maker's mark rubbed 84 zolotnik standard depicting the mother of God and Christ amongst saints and scholars within a silver oklad with a foliate border garments and halos in high relief 27 x 32 cm
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A Yugoslavian icon, 18th century, the four sectioned pine panel depicting four patriarchs two arc angels St. Peter and possibly St. Paul each with gilded halo 42 cm x 33 cm
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A Russian silver framed icon of Saint Nicholas, Russia, Moscow makers mark for Anders Michelson date mark for 1882, the central figure holding the bible his right and left side flanked by roundels of the virgin and Christ contained within decorative enamelled borders of red and blue enamel engraved silver inscription to upper frame approximate translation: to Alexander Dreniakeen 19th April 1881 given as a gift in consideration for 50 years service in the officers Corps 19 cm x 15 cm
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Four Kashmir Mosque Panels Possibly 16th century, each composed of papier mache on a wooden support with profuse foliate decoration emanating from a central medallion three measuring 77 x 58 cm and one measuring 87.5 cm x 57 cm
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A Daum Nancy Glass Vase Ovoid ribbed with a flared neck blue grey ground signed Daum Nancy France 23 cm high
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An Italian Pino Signoretto Glass Sculpture Clear glass in the form of a horse incised signature 71 cm long
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A Rene Lalique Aras glass vase, model introduced 1924 globular moulded with exotic birds among berries and thorns green stain incised R. Lalique (minor chip to rim) 23 cm high
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A Rosenthal porcelain Pierrot figure by Holzer C. Defanti, the standing female figure with right arm raised and averted eyes oval plinth base printed factory mark. Height 32 cm
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A Carlton Ware Hollyhocks Pattern Vase Baluster with a flared rim decorated with spires of brightly coloured hollyhocks on a black ground gilt highlights black factory mark incised mark and pattern number 3820 minor restoration to base 28 cm high
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A Clarice Cliff Persian Pattern Lotus Shaped Vase Circa 1930 Baluster flanked by loop handles painted with Iznik-style patterns in tones of blue green and brown black factory mark 29 cm high
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre Archaic Pattern Vase Shape no. 375 circa 1930, the flared and stepped cylindrical body painted with motifs in the stylie classical Greek capital in colours of blue red orange and yellow impressed and black printed factory stamps and Replica. Capital From A Temple In The Oasis Of Thebes 25 cm high. Reference: for a similar example see Leonard Griffin, the Rich Designs of Clarice Cliff Rich Designs Limited Warwickshire 1995 p. 10
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An S. Hancock & Sons 'Morrisware' Vase Designed by George Cartlidge circa 1910 Baluster with a continuous pattern of flowers berries and leaves on a mottled green ground printed factory mark and green painted signature 24 cm high
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A Clarice Cliff Archaic Pattern Vase Circa 1929 Baluster cylindrical painted with a geometric red blue yellow and green design black factory mark 17.5 cm high
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Piero Fornasetti 'Libreria' patterned four panel screen, of lithographically and transfer printed timber depicting a set of bookshelves adorned with objects and books, the reverse decorated in grisaille with four neoclassical allegorical castors
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A Piero Fornasetti Enamelled Lamp Base Manufacturer's mark for Bucciarelli Milano Cylindrical black enamel with a classical gilt design paper label to underside 51 cm high
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Alvar Aalto No. 43 chaise longue of bent laminated timber with black textile webbing, manufactured by Artek, designed in 1936
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Pair of Mario Botta 'Shogun' table lamps, manufactured by Artemide, designed in 1986, with cylindrical bases in black and white enamelled metal and revolving perforated sheet metal diffusers
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A pair of Mario Botta Shogun table lamps, manufactured by Artemide designed 1986, cylindrical base black and white enameled metal construction with revolving perforated sheet metal diffusers
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A Mario Botta Shogun table lamp manufactured by Artemide designed 1986 cylindrical base black and white enamelled metal construction with revolving perforated sheet metal diffusers
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A Mario Botta Shogun standard lamp manufactured by Artemide designed 1986 cylindrical standard black and white enameled metal construction with revolving perforated sheet metal diffusers. Height 197 cm
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A Mario Botta Shogun standard lamp manufactured by Artemide designed 1986 cylindrical standard black and white enameled metal construction with revolving perforated sheet metal diffusers. Height 197 cm
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Set of seven Mario Botta Shogun wall lights of white enameled metal construction with revolving perforated sheet metal diffusers, manufactured by Artemide, designed in 1986
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A Gaultier-Poinsignon Art Nouveau Walnut Salon Suite French circa 1900, compri sing two salon chairs two armchairs and a two seater settee each with a central foliate carved and pierced cartouche above a cream brocade upholstered back and seat raised on tapering square supports the settee 106 cm length of back
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A Muller Freres Art Nouveau Glass And Wrought Iron Ceiling Light Early 20th century, the grape and vine corona suspending a central tangerine and sapphire blue mottled bowl emanating six grape and vine encrusted scroll arms with six conforming bell shaped shades etched maker's mark on bowl and shades 89 cm high
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A Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Mahogany And Rosewood 'Artichoke' Cabinet French circa 1910 Two sectional the pediment finely carved with artichoke motifs above a central glazed panelled door flanked by two panelled doors and open display shelves the lower section with two further cupboard doors raised on naturalistically carved bracket feet 138 x 221 x 52 cm
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A Muller Freres Art Nouveau glass and wrought iron ceiling light, early 20th century, the foliate corona suspending a central tangerine and sapphire blue mottled glass bowl within a foliate support emanating scroll arms with three conforming bell shaped shades etched maker's mark on bowl and shades
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An Arts & Crafts W.A.S. Benson style brass ceiling light the brass scroll strapped basket suspending three foliate pierced reflectors with Powell green glass opalescent shades
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An Art Deco nickel plated ceiling light, the floral cast pentagon shaped plate with a central frosted and faceted glass shade a further pentagon plate suspended on five rods with large frosted and faceted glass shade emanating five arms with conforming shades
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An Art Deco spelter and Ivorine figure group, the seated female with hands and face of moulded ivorine flanked by two doves on a slate and white marble stepped base. Height 30 cm
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A Pair Of Vico Magistretti Settees, each blue leather upholstered three seat settee with a painted articulated tubular steel frame raised on an ebonized platform base fixed central seat flanked by rotating seats all with adjustable head rests 254 cm wide
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A Kusnetzoff Russian Porcelain Plate 19th century Circular painted with a gallant in sideprofile within a gilt border decorated with intertwined foliage and an inscription in cyrillic gilt factory mark 20 cm diameter
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A Meissen porcelain figure group 19th century, modelled as a courting couple the woman seated on a tree trunk her lover kneeling beside her raised on a naturalistic base with floriate bocage decoration underglaze blue crossed swords mark 20 cm wide
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A Pair Of Berlin Porcelain Figural Sweet Meat Dishes Circa 1900 Modelled as a gallant and his lady gathering grapes each in 18th century attire supporting a basket raised on a naturalistic base underglaze blue sceptre mark 23.5 cm high
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A pair of French champleve enamel and porcelain vases 19th century signed indistinctly slender ovoid each having a porcelain body painted with a Baroque scene showing maidens and putti in a garden setting within raised gilt borders on a cobalt blue ground the upper and lower section of brass with foliate enamel decoration onyx base 36 cm high
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A French porcelain allegorical figure of Summer, in the Meissen style probably by Samson circa 1890, the standing semi-draped figure wearing a floral wreath and holding a basket of wildflowers raised on a naturalistic base blue underglaze three-line crossed swords mark 36 cm high
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A Meissen Style Porcelain Figure Of A Maiden Circa 1900, the standing figure modelled with a collection of wildflowers gathered in her skirt a basket hanging from her left forearm underglaze blue mark 36.5 cm high
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A large Meissen porcelain figure of a Cockerel 20th century, the large realistically modelled cockerel mounted on a sheaf of wheat incised Weiss and blue underglaze crossed swords factory mark (some restoration). Height 77 cm
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A Continental Porcelain Platter Oval painted with a scene depicting gallants in a courtyard tending to their horses within foliate borders reserved on a puce and pale green ground 57 cm wide
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A Superb French Sevres Style Porcelain Vase Mid 19th century, the ovoid body richly painted with a central cartouche showing gallants leading tending to their horses before a Palladian mansion the reverse showing a stone villa in a rural landscape setting within an ornately gilded surround with foliate motifs and classical trophies flanked by acanthus leaf cast gilt brass handles beneath a flared rim raised on a stepped socle and chamfered square foot 76 cm high
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A Royal Worcester Porcelain Dinner Service Circa 1919 A part service for eight cream with a foliate gilt border comprising soup bowls dinner entree side fruit and dessert plates. (47)
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A pair of French porcelain champleve enamel and gilt brass covered vases 19th century signed indistinctly ovoid each painted with a scene depicting strolling lovers the upper and lower sections of brass with foliate enamel decoration surmounted by domed covers with acorn finials gilt brass mounts raised on canted square feet 28.5 cm high
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A Pair Of Moore Brothers Porcelain Figural Comports Circa 1880, each with a cherub trailing a shell applied with cactus leaves and buds raised on a naturalistic oval base impressed factory marks 20 cm wide
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A Pair Of American Glazed Earthenware Panels Rectangular depicting Cleopatra and Marc Anthony mounted in oak foliate decorated frames green glaze incised factory mark American Encaustic Tiling Co. Limited Works Zanesville O. New York 45 cm x 14 cm
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A set of six Flight Barr and Barr Worcester plates, circa 1840, each with a shaped gadrooned outline painted with a central armored fist crest reserved on a white ground with a blue scroll border gilt highlights puce factory mark and incised mark 22.5 cm diameter
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A Fine Quality Royal Worcester Porcelain Two Handled Vase And Cover Signed R. Sebright Circa 1909 Campana the swag and bead decorated neck with a domed cover and foliate final above a delicately painted fruit and floral still life cartouche flanked by dual floral encrusted loop handles raised on an acanthus leaf decorated socle and a square foot gilt highlights puce factory mark and model no. 2340 37 cm high
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A Moore Brothers Porcelain Banquet Lamp Circa 1880, the ovoid font applied in high relief with floral and foliate decoration raised on a conforming standard flanked by putti blacksmiths fashioning arrows raised on an oval naturalistic base polychrome and gilt highlights printed and incised marks 55 cm high
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A German porcelain side table post-1945, the circular top raised on a twist turned and lappet standard with tripartite acanthus scroll base the whole ornately painted with floral foliate and gilt decoration blue printed factory mark G.D.R. 6 cm diameter 65 cm high
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An Early 19th century Wedgewood Black Basalt Vase Ovoid flanked by loop handles with central medallions depicting classical female figures circular foot 18 cm high
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A Royal Worcester porcelain figure of a dancing female, circa 1897, the standing figure dressed in a golden orange robe playing the castanets puce factory mark registration number and model No. 1827 illegible incised signature. Height 33.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester Porcelain Vase Signed John Stinton circa 1897 Ovoid painted with two mountain scene cartouches the front depicting highland cattle within a stippled green surround flanked by scroll handles circular foot gilt highlights puce factory mark registration number and model no. 1839 27 cm high
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A Moore Brothers porcelain comport, circa 1880, having a leaf moulded bowl supported by a stem decorated with applied bulrushess and flowering cactus the tripartite base with three putti at work fashioning arrows printed and impressed marks. Height 29 cm
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A fine English reticulated porcelain vase, unmarked but in the style of Grainger & Co. Worcester, the tapering ovoid body finely pierced with foliate decoration and moulded mythological mask heads beneath a flared rim gilt and puce highlights the separate tripartite base with an openwork body raised on sea serpent supports. Height 24.5 cm
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