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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:319
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:301
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:226
Date:26-Feb-2009
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A Canton Vase in the Rose Famille the slender vase with two foo dog mask ring holders at the shoulder, two reserves with figures conversing in courtyards separated by reserves decorated with birds and butterflies amongst roses. Note; some minor faults, rim restoration. Height 25.5 cm
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A Chinese 20th century good copy of an earlier Qing Dynasty vase of baluster form, the porcelain body polychrome decorated with a cock pheasant standing on rockwork amongst auspicious blooms, the hen bird in flight. Supported on a wood stand. Note; body hairline. Height 21.8 cm
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A Chinese porcelain polychrome birds and flowers decorated vase the study painted in bright enamels on a white ground, characters to the rear, the vase trimmed in gilt, latter 20th century Height 32 cm
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An Early 20th century Yellow Ground Ginger Jar decorated with two matching studies of large blooms on woody stems and rockwork, the short neck encircled by diaper and enclosed flower motifs. Original cover absent but with a replacement vase cover in complimentary colours, with some faults. Height 22 cm.
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A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese provincial blue and white vase decorated with two women and three children at leisure in a gardenscape, c.1900. Supported on a wood stand. Height 26 cm
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A 20th century copy of a Ming period Wan Li bottle vase (Wan Li period 1572 - 1620), polychrome decorated with four reserves each enclosing a four-toed dragon on a white ground, surrounded by scrolling foliage and blooms. Supported on a wood stand. Height 27.8 cm
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A 20th century copy of a Ming period Wan Li baluster vase the main panel decorated with wading and other birds, rockwork, pond plants including lotus and leafy trees, utilising five colours; green, blue, russet-red, yellow and powder grey on a white ground. Height 32.2 cm
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A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese provincial blue and white vase a country piece with a bold simplistic landscape scene. Note; with faults and restoration. Height 30.2 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white vase floral and foliate decorated in the Ming style, latter 20th century Supported on a wood stand. Height 25.8 cm
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A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese blue and white porcelain provincial vase of cylindrical form with an averted mouth, all-over under-glaze blue decorated with (possibly) the eight immortal figures. Note; small old repair to rim, circa 1900. Supported on a wood stand. Height 20 cm
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A Japanese blue and white porcelain fluted bottle vase the surface under-glaze blue simplistically decorated with two reserves, each enclosing a stylised bird amongst flowering foliage above rockwork, the remainder of the surface with stylised flowers. Height 31 cm
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A late 19th/early 20th century copy of a Yongzheng stem cup (Yongzheng 1723 - 1735), creamy white glaze decorated to the exterior with three plum glazed fish, faulted. Diameter 15.5 cm. Height 11.3 cm
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A late 18th century Chinese porcelain bottle vase painted in reserves with children playing, on a blue and iron-red diaper ground. Note; reduced at the rim. Height 24 cm
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A Ming Dynasty provincial shallow large bowl lattice motifs and free hand decoration encircling an unglazed ring surrounding underglaze blue free hand characters. Diameter 28.5 cm. Height 5.5 cm
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A Chinese provincial blue and white dish Recovered from, the Tek Sing the dish in the form of a lotus (probably) bloom, each of the larger petals encloses a lingzhi-fungus, peach or flower sprig, symbols of longevity, the pattern extends to the underside. Diameter 19.5 cm
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A Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Plate with a garden scene including bamboo and rockwork, floral decorated border. Note; faults. Diameter 23.5 cm
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A Chinese Provincial Porcelain Blue and White Plate simplistic sprays of flowers underglaze blue painted. Note; with faults. Diameter 23 cm
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A Chinese pair of provincial blue and white tall vases in porcelain, each with a wide averted mouth lustre trimmed, the walls decorated with auspicious flowers and symbols. Note; faults. Height 22.4 cm
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An exportware octagonal plate simplistically decorated with a panelled bamboo screen fence above a lake, pavilions, birds and trees in blossom in polychrome with gilded details. Note; old fine cracks, chipping beneath rim edge with some frits to the rim. Diameter 22.5 cm
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An Oriental exportware vase decorated in the Imari palette, the surface with two reserves each with a phoenix bird amongst scrolling clouds above flower groupings and a fence, the remainder of the body with simplistic scattered flowers with lustre effects. Note; manufacturing fault to base rim. Height 24.8 cm
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A Japanese Exportware Imari Comport four reserves each decorated with simplistic squirrel-like animal on an Imari red ground amongst fruiting vines on a deep blue ground, reserves of iris alternating, all with gilded details. Note; faults inc. an old crack, gilt rubbing. Height 13.5 cm
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A Chinese yellow ground large vase the yellow glaze crackled throughout with a fine network of superficial lines, the exterior surface textured with two five-clawed Imperial green dragons in pursuit of the jewel of omnipotence amidst scrolls of clouds and forked flames, the base bearing a Tao-kuang mark. On original wood stand. Height 28.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese provincial pair of blue and celadon vases pairs of foo-dog lugs either side of the neck, the fore decorated with three elderly male, perhaps sage figures and a spotted deer, a low fence and rockwork all in blue and white with a celadon ground. Note; with faults. Height 42.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese blue and white vase all-over scrolling foliate pattern with four double happiness symbols, on a wood carved shallow stand. Note; an old crack. Height 37 cm
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A late 19th century Chinese provincial blue and white porcelain tall vase the country piece well painted with three travellers, one on horse back, along a country path observed aloft by a maiden and her male companion, a landscape of rockwork and sparse vegetation. Note; restoration to the top, some rim nibbles. Height 61 cm
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A late 19th century Chinese provincial blue and white porcelain tall vase with pierced handles at the neck, the surface extensively decorated with pairs of birds, auspicious flowers including the lotus and chrysanthemums above a border of leaves. Note; with faults. Height 60.4 cm
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A 19th century Chinese provincial blue and celadon tall vase with twin foo-dog handles to the neck, a blue and white painted joyful outdoor scene of a man of high rank together with his attendant, a sage and three boys engrossed in watching a fourth boy playing amongst scattered fruits, the vase with a celadon ground. Height 57.5 cm
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A late 19th century Chinese provincial blue and white porcelain tall vase with pierced handles at the neck, the fore naively decorated with variety of vase shapes, each containing symbolic flowers including the lotus, peaches and lingzhi-fungus motifs. Note; a small rim restoration and an old crack. Height 57.4 cm
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Two 19th century Chinese provincial blue and celadon tall vases each with twin foo-dog handles to the neck, the fore with complimenting blue and white decoration of phoenix birds and symbolic shrubs with large blooms ascending from rockwork. Note; one vase with a substantial crack. Height 60 cm
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An earthenware Satsuma figures decorated large vase and stand the surface finely decorated with floral motifs with enamel jewelling and gilt details enclosing a reserve which shows ten courtesan figures relaxing and conversing in a garden, the opposing with a courtesan dancing to the playing of a wind instrument as a third courtesan carries a tray of flowers, the two smaller reserves show temples in a landscape, diaper borders at the neck and base. Height 38.8 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase and Stand painted with two courtesans in gilt-detailed costumes strolling through an open landscape of maple and other trees. Signed. Height 22 cm
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A good quality Qing Dynasty Imperial dragons motif cloisonne bowl the exterior surface of the squat circular form typically featuring two yellow dragons pursuing two flaming jewels amongst scrolling clouds set against a night sky below a rim border of turquoise lingzhi-fungus, the interior with a solitary yellow large dragon chasing a flaming gem again on a black sky enamel ground with clouds, the metal rim and foot with age patination. Large character marks to the base, circa 1900. Supported on a European…
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A Chinese cloisonne Chrysanthemums plate a blue butterfly amongst the large blooms which are ascending from rockwork, the black ground with cloud motifs. Diameter 21.2 cm
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A Japanese print an autumn scene depicting a figure crossing a log bridge over a mountain stream. Frame. Height 49 cm.width 34 cm
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An Oriental hardwood carved tall stand carved as a bamboo pedestal. Height 23 cm. Diameter 17.5 cm
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A Very Good Quality Copy of a Restored Tang Dynasty Saddled Horse Figure in the classic three colours. Circa 1950. Height 37.8 cm.Width 43.5 cm
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An ivory carved Indian deity 'Lakshmi' figure delicately pierced carved adornments and bejewelled, carved with four arms, the back hands hold lotus buds, the front pair in a graceful dance pose, she carved standing on a lotus throne and supported on a shaped wood plinth. Note; some small ivory loss. Height 30.5 cm
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A Small Ivory Carved Figure of a Nude she standing with a slightly raised right hand as if to speak, the left arm clutching a robe. Note; some loss to finger tips. Height 16.5 cm
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An Oriental Figure Carved in Ivory the woman carved in a stance and wearing traditional robes, she holding a fan and a peony bloom (the bloom with minor loss). Supported on a wood shaped plinth. Height 20.5 cm
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Nephrite Hei tiki pale and slightly translucent in colour, its head tilted to the proper right side with both hands down on the thighs, a slightly raised belly, polished all over, and a cratered suspension hole over the uppermost eye. Found by Earnest Courtney Webb (1873-1957) of 'Te Wepu', a farming estate at French farm Bay, Banks Peninsula, bequeathed within the family. The tiki was found in the early 1900s in the Kaiapoi Gorge, north canterbury, wrapped in flax, along with a carved bone fish hook and a…
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A Maori Stone Toki Adze rectangular cross-section, widest at cutting edge tapering to a reduced poll, slightly curved cutting edge. Length 14.2 cm.Width 6.7 cm. Depth 4 cm. Y09830
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A Maori stone toki adze smooth surface, rectangular cross-section, slightly rounded cutting edge, blunt. Length 11.4 cm.width 5.6 cm. Depth 2.9 cm. Y09832
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A Maori Stone Toki Adze smooth surface, slightly rounded rectangular cross-section, bevel steep, line of demarcation. Length 12.2 cm.Width 4 cm. Depth 3.5 cm. Y09831
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Maori stone toki adze grey stone, untanged, with 'Bartlett's, Gisbourne' written on in white ink
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A 19th century Taiaha, unfinished mid to dark brown wood with polished blade surfaces, a cratered hole drilled through front to back lower half of the weapon, arero (tongue) undecorated, only one of the four eyes completed. Provenance; in one family since the 1880s. Family first arrived in New Zealand (Timaru) 1848. Great grandfather of present owners moved to Dunedin 1883, established friendships with local Maori and began collecting artefacts. Length 159 cm. Y13219
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A contact period hoe, canoe paddle age related dull wood, undecorated, a 10 cm. Split from the bottom edge has been reinforced with wire, with another split through the middle. Provenance; in one family since the 1880s. Family first arrived in New Zealand (Timaru) 1848. Great grandfather of present owners moved to Dunedin 1883, established friendships with local Maori and began collecting artefacts. Length 167.5 cm. Depth 12.6 cm.
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A 19th century Hoe, Canoe Paddle the paddle handle of circular section, the blade convex. Undecorated, some polish through the handle, incised 'W' to the heel of the blade, some loss to one side of blade with remnant of feather. Provenance; in one family since the 1880s. Family first arrived in Nz (Timaru) 1848. Great grandfather of present owners moved to Dunedin 1883, established friendships with local Maori and began collecting artefacts. Length 142.5 cm. Depth 10.5 cm. Y13222
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A 19th century Northern Region Australia spear thrower with a broad, flattish wood shaft, the wood peg bound and gummed, the handle butt black gummed with traces of red, polished
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Six 19th century Northern Region Australia and Melanesian fishing spears wood and cane, variously decorated black and red pigment painted bands, one with feathers, one with bound sting-ray spines along the point, two with barbed wood points. Note; with faults. Provenance; collected by a close friend of and gifted to the vendors' great grandfather in the 1880s
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A 19th century Pacific Islands Cane Woven Fish Platter of oval shallow form. Provenance; collected by a close friend of and gifted to the vendors' great grandfather in the 1880s. Length 55 cm.Width 36.5 cm
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A 19th century Pacific Islands Cane Woven Fish Platter of free rather than circular form, in good condition. Provenance; collected by a close friend of and gifted to the vendors' great grandfather in the 1880s. Diameter 48 cm
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A Melanesian bow the medium brown wood of oval section, tapering to each end with one surface black stained, also with a Melanesian paddle, the blade with linear carved decoration and some loss to blade edge, length 173 cm
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A Society Islands Shell Lure Hook pig bristle double hackle for trolling, secured with cordage. Length 13 cm
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A Samoan hardwood carved Tonoa kava bowl, supported on four tapering feet, plaited vegetable fibre rope embellished with three cowrie shells, oiled/stained rim and exterior surface
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Four Papua New Guinea Highland Arrows and with an arrow tip, collected from Mt Hagen area during the 1960s. Carved palmwood barbs, vegetable fibres lashings, two arrows with painted pigment decoration. Length 125.5 cm
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APapua New Guinea Mt Hagen Area Tribal Handled Stone Adze the large adze blade with well defined edges and some polish, bark and cane lashings, wood. Provenance; collected from a 'fierce some' tribal warrior, Mt Hagen area early 1960s. Adze blade Length 21.5 cm.Width 7 cm. Depth 3 cm
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An Impressive Coastal Sepik River Wood Carved Spirit Mask wood carved, the eyes, nasal, mouth and chin line of applied reddish brown paste in relief and decorated with small cowrie shells inlay, some larger cowrie shells are incorporated in the chin line decoration, fringed by bound vegetable fibres, the nose decorated with a pair of small boar's tusks, the mask painted in black, ochre, pinkish and white lime pigments. Length 79 cm.Width 93 cm. Provenance; collected coastal Sepik area early 1960s
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A coastal Sepik wood carved spirit small mask plain flat backed, incised carved features with prominent brow, eye features and nose above a small mouth, the eyes with cowrie shell inlay, the head all-over decorated in good strong pigments of lime white, black, ochre and red. Provenance; collected coastal Sepik river area early 1960s. Height 28.5 cm.width 12.8 cm. Depth 9 cm
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A Coastal Sepik River Wood Carved Ancestral Marker Post/Stick unfinished, the blade surfaces with incised carving below an anthromorphic shaped grip, non-decorated. Length 142.8 cm. Provenance; collected coastal Sepik area early 1960s
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A Coastal Sepik River Wood Carved Large Cult Hook the food or suspension hook featuring two incised decorated elongated faces of the benevolent spirit, the eyes with cowrie shell inlay. Note; some wood loss. Provenance; collected coastal Sepik River area early 1960s. Height 125 cm
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A Hemba Female Ancestral Figure Grave Marker Post the half figure carved with her head to the side showing a smooth forehead, the coiffure with an incised double cross at the back, her eyes carved closed, pointed breasts above a protruding abdomen and the short arms carved with cupped hands at her sides. Height 136 cm
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A Kusu Male Ancestral Grave Marker Post the eyes accentuated beneath a smooth forehead and an up-swept coiffure, scarification defining the chin line. Height 95 cm
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A Songye (Kalebwe) Carved Ancestral Figure Musical Instrument the metal instrumental parts assembled on the chest of the hollow torso, below a carved male large head with a protruding mouth and deep chin, accentuated large eyes. Height 29 cm
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A Luba carved ancestral figure musical instrument the metal instrumental parts assembled on the chest of the hollow torso, below a carved small head decorated with cross scarification on each cheek. Height 29 cm
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A Hemba Male Figure Comb wood carved with six tines, surmounted by a male fertility small figure with a large head displaying an elaborate double coiffure and scarification to the chin line. Height 30 cm.Width 11 cm
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A Hemba Carved Twin Figures Headrest the male and female figures seated facing each other, each with an elaborate three layered coiffure and facial scarification. Note; some wood loss to headrest panel. Height 15.5 cm.Width 19.5 cm
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A Songye (Kalebwe) Female Fertility Figure standing on a semi-circular base, the enlarged feet supporting bent diminutive legs, under an elongated torso with enlarged genitalia, the arms detached from the body with the grooved hands resting on the protruding abdomen with a raised naval, the enlarged head carved with a square protruding open mouth and a deep chin obscuring the small breasts, the smooth head decorated with a small horn-charge. Height 37 cm
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A Hemba Female Fertility Figure and an Infant carved with her legs folded beneath her and supporting a male infant on her right thigh while holding a cup in her left hand below prominent pointed breasts, an enlarged cylindrical neck supports an enlarged head with refined facial features and an elaborate coiffure with incised decoration. Height 24 cm
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A Kusu Female Fertility Figure, Carved Suckling an Infant the female carved standing on bent diminutive legs, the elongated torso with diamond scarification above a protruding naval and accentuated genitalia, the arms carved supporting a cup in one hand while the other supports an infant suckling the left breast. An enlarged cylindrical neck supports an enlarged head with refined facial features and an elaborate coiffure with incised decoration. Note; repaired, some wood loss inc. infant's left arm, the…
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A Tabwa Male Fertility Figure carved standing with the diminutive legs below a protruding abdomen and a large phallus, the enlarged head sporting a beard with incised decoration, resting on the grooved hands. Note; some age related wood loss. Height 41 cm
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A Mbudi Female Figure carved seated, her elbows resting on her knees and her head held in her hands. The figure's pose suggests that she is perhaps infertile or suffering a great loss, the abdomen and genitalia are insignificant. Height 35 cm
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A Decorative Pair of Granite Spherical Large Sculptures in pink and grey fleck, well-polished finish
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An early 20th century pair Oriental wood carved bird and tree lamp stands each cock bird perched on a naturalistic slender trunked pine tree, the electric cordage issuing from the open beak, milk glass fluted shade. The trunk supported on a stepped circular base with lingzhi-fungi incised carving and raised on three carved feet. Height 183.5 cm. Note; small faults
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A good 20th century Chinoiserie corner cupboard black lacquer on wood, the panelled single door with raised decoration of stylised figures conversing and relaxing in a temple garden and observing another two figures in a boat painted in browns, red, green and gilt, the scene enclosed by gilt painted flower sprays and floral motifs, diaper patterns to the four corners, the door opening to a fitted black interior with two shaped shelves above three small frieze drawers, brass escutcheon, the key and lock…
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An Oriental Black Lacquer Ware and Gilt Decorated in the Round Small Display Cabinet of rectangular form with engraved metal mounts, the cabinet fitted with asymmetrical two upper drawers and a two sliding doors small cupboard above staggered open shelves, a two-doored cupboard flanking two small drawers below. The surfaces with fine gilt decorations including prunus, small birds, butterflies, flowers, storks, the drawer lacquered interiors with gilt flecks. Note; small faults to lacquer.Width 77.5 cm.…
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A Mirror Panelled Consol Table on tapering square sectioned legs, the legs and sides surfaces all-over covered with frosted floral and foliate decorated mirror panels, the top with a bevelled mirror surface enclosed by frosted floral and foliate decorated mirror panels. Note; some panels loose, small faults.Width 07.5 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 78.5 cm
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A decorative pier mirror of rectangular form with a shaped and pierced pediment, similarly decorated to the consol table lot listed previous. Height 130 cm.width 60 cm
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A barley Twist Sutherland Table in Highly Figured Walnut on twin barley twist trestle ends joined by central barley twist stretcher, the shaped veneered deep leaves supported on hinged barley twist legs, terminating in brass and white porcelain casters. Note; some fading to central section. OpenWidth 108.5 cm. Depth 91.5 cm. Height 69 cm. Closed Depth 11.5 cm
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A 19th century button backed gentleman's chair the kauri frame dark stained, turned front legs, the four legs on white porcelain casters, upholstered scroll arms and button back
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A French Art Deco Period Centre Table in Rosewood the rectangular top secured on a semi-circular base with brass detailing and raised on two broad-ski shaped supports.Width 153 cm. Depth 99 cm. Height 74 cm
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An early Victorian polescreen in walnut the carved tri-form base acanthus capped, the oval screen with an embroidered silk depicting a basket of flowers in the Regency style. Height 136 cm
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A Victorian armchair with scroll open arms and button backed in the French taste, the frame with floral carved details, cabriole legs on original casters. Height 84 cm
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A Colonial Dressing Table in Rimu and Kauri the base with two full and two half drawers, simple carved corbels, below a pair of jewellery drawers flanking a glove compartment, the arched mirror with turned and carved supports with cross-banding and burr detailing. Original cruciform brass handles.Width 111 cm. Height 164 cm. Depth 58 cm
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An Empire style sofa the mahogany frame with carved paw front legs on foliate supports, scroll arms and back, cerise velvet upholstered. Note; some faults.width 1900. Depth 60 cm. Height 100 cm
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A good quality 19th century pedestal centre table in mahogany the tilt top with a shaped apron frieze, supported on an octagonal pedestal on a slightly domed circular platform, raised on three carved lion's paw feet ending in casters. Note; some faults and losses. Diameter 136 cm
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A four tier bow front what-not each tier with foliate motif inlay and supported on turned and carved columns, the what-not in need of a polish due to sun fading. Height 134.8 cm.width 61 cm. Depth 28.4 cm
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A French Tower clock the cast iron and brass striking movement with a ‘Spy' dial, labelled J. Wagner Neveu, Montmartre 118, Paris, the clock raised on an iron stand. Some faults and losses. Height 141 cm. Depth 36 cm.width 100.9 cm
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A European Glazed Display Cabinet in Fruitwood, Circa 1900 the single door with a shaped panel to the base flanked by reeded columns with carved corbels, supported on bun feet, two shelves to the interior. Height 180 cm.Width 102 cm. Depth 50.5 cm
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An Art Deco Style Iron Frame Small Piano by Rogers Eungblut the piano case and accompanying stool (tapestry seat) with an ivory finish. Height 89 cm.Width 13.1 cm. Depth 53 cm
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A 19th century French mantel clock with visible brocot escapement of temple form with incised gilt classical leaf decoration, heavy black slate encased with contrasting marble panels, bevel glazed and brass cover, the white enamel ring with black Roman numerals, with key and pendulum, not tested. Note; minor losses to slate on lower edges, damage to dial enamel. Height 44.2 cm.width 35.5 cm
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A 19th century mahogany and leather inset desk the three-drawer twin pedestals on shaped bracket feet, the top with tooled tanned leather inset above three frieze drawers, each of the drawers with brass ring handles and escutcheons.width 121 cm. Depth 70 cm. Height 76 cm
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A vintage brown bear skin rug, full head mount with original red felt edging with wear. Length 170 cm
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A Victorian Figured Timbers Occasional or Side Table the top with butterfly veneers enclosed by an ebonised border, supported on four tapering turned legs joined by curved end stretchers, inturn joined by a central straight stretcher surmounted by a turned urn form, the table on four porcelain casters.Width 96.5 cm. Depth 61.5 cm
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A Giltwood Carved Wall Mirror the oval frame with ribbon and foliate carved crest. Height 85 cm.Width 61 cm
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A good 19th century supper table in mahogany the octagonal pedestal with tripod base. Height 73 cm. Depth 133 cm
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A Victorian armchair in walnut the open armed frame supported on cabriole legs on white porcelain casters, foliate carved decoration, button-back upholstered. Height 103 cm.
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A 19th century Small Proportioned Chiffonier in Walnut Veneer with a single frieze drawer above two arched panel cupboard doors, the arched panels upholstered in brown and tan brocade, (key and replaced lock working), the interior with a single shelf. The upstand back supports a single shelf and surmounted by carved foliate decoration. Height 132.5 cm.Width 91.5 cm. Depth 39 cm
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An Early 19th century Mahogany Work Table the tri-form base with reeded borders on scrolling foliate feet, the turned column supporting a 'U' shaped 'bracket' with a conforming velvet upholstered deep drawer below a compartmented frieze drawer. Note; small faults including some sun fading. Height 72 cm.Width 57 cm. Depth 43 cm
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A Victorian polescreen in mahogany the triform base with damage to one tapered leg, vase-shaped turned column supporting an arch topped, later crewel-worked panel. Height 143 cm
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A Good Quality Victorian Knee Hole Cylinder Desk the mahogany wood with very good patination, the twin pedestals each with a bank of three drawers with turned knob handles and brass Lever locks flanking the knee hole, the cylinder lid lifting to reveal a fitted interior of six shaped pigeon holes and six small drawers with burr veneer accents, the brass latch release pull-out working desk with three gilt tooled leather insets, the central inset over a hinged cover which converts to an adjustable writing…
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