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Estate & Collector — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:487
Sale Title:Estate & CollectorLots with images:481
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:408
Date:7-Aug-2016
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Book, Ming and Qing porcelain and works of Art. Sotherby Parke Bernet catalogue for Edward Chow sale, Hong Kong 1981.
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Book, Anthology of Chinese Ceramics. Pub. Min Chin Society and Urban Council, Hong Kong 1980.
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Book, monochrome Ceramics of Ming and Ching Dynasties. Hong Kong Museum of Art catalogue from 1977 exhibition pub. By Min Chin Society.
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Books (2), netsuke and blue and white china. 'Netsuke Familiar and Unfamiliar,' Bushell; and 'Blue and white china - Origins/Western Influences,' Esten.
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Volumes (3), 'Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul'. 'Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul - a complete catalogue,' by Krahl, Limited edition #398/1500, pub. Sotheby's 1986. Vol. 1, 'Historical Introductions, Yuan and Ming Dynasty celadon works;' Vol. 2, 'Yuan and Ming Dynasty Porcelains;' and Vol. 3. 'Qing Dynasty Porcelains' all with slip cases.
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Book, T E Lawrence, 'Revolt in the Desert'. Pub. Jonathan cape, 1927.
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Books (2), Ure Smith and Australian Art illustrated. 'Sydney Ure Smith Memorial catalogue,1949'; and 'Australian Art illustrated 1947,' Royal Art Society.
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Books (9), various Australian themed children's books. Including 6 books from 'The golden boomerang Serial;' and Three others.
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Oriental inlaid mother of pearl panel. Religious figure in a landscape. In inlaid mother of pearl frame. 60 x 40 cm
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Early Japanese' bone inset lacquer panel. Artist's seal in mother of pearl lower left. Loss of one flower. 38 x 25 cm
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Early 20th century Hong Kong landscape. Woven and hand coloured bay and island scene. Jacquard. 19 x 50 cm
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Two Ethiopian Coptic Christian panels, each with Three tempera' Biblical scenes. Intricately carved verso. 35 x 11 cm (each)
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Large Chinese porcelain plate. Painted symbolic figures decoration. No character mark evident. Diameter 41 cm
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Early Chinese table stand. Archaic design. Height 15 cm width 15 cm Depth 15 cm
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Chinese porcelain incense pot. Blue and white decoration. Height 20 cm diameter 22 cm
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Tibetan' brass Buddha. Sealed base. Height 20 cm
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Pair Eastern ceramic wall vases. Applied and carved fish and dragon decoration to each. Small losses etc. As inspected. Height 22 cm (each)
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Chinese porcelain covered jar. Floral decoration. Character marks to base. Height 32 cm
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Two similar Chinese mother of pearl inlaid lacquered boxes, each decorated with mother of pearl to top sides. (small loss of inlay to 1). Larger with lacquered segmented internal trays. 26 x 15 cm and 28 x 28 cm
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Two various Himalayan carved wood masks. Ex Peter Elliott collection. Height 27 cm (each)
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Thai' porcelain plate. Elephant decoration. Diameter 22 cm
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Two various Chinese painted tiles. Woman with children; and village doctor. Both signed. 36 x 25 cm and 24 x 36 cm
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Two Chinese hardstone inset panels. Some damage to one. 35 x 12 cm (each) (overall)
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Large Chinese cloisonne vase. Hexagonal, with panels depicting birds and blossoms. Height 77 cm
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Two various Maltese silver model Galleons. One with enamel Maltese crosses to sails; the other with filagree sails, marked 'CN'. Both in perspex display boxes on wood bases. Height 8 cm and height 5 cm (galleon only)
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Silver model Sail boat. Fully rigged with sails and equipment. In perspex display case, on fitted wooden stand. Height 12 cm (boat)
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Chinese silver and enamel model Sampan marked '925'. Silver sails and hull. Enamel decoration to hull etc. In fitted wooden stand in perspex display case. Height 15 cm (sampan)
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Maltese Siver model Rowing prow. Attributed to Paolo Farrugia, 1926. Complete with 6 long silver oars. On fitted wooden stand in perspex display case. Length 19 cm (boat)
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Boxed Chinese porcelain tea bowl and stand. Cream porcelain. Inscribed decoration. Carved wooden stand. Mark to base. Provenance: Estate of Australian collector. Height 5 cm diameter 10 cm (bowl)
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Two various Chinese carved bone scenes. One depicting figures, horse and temple; and the other, figures in a village. Both on wooden stands. Height 18 cm and 13 cm (carving only)
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Three Chinese Plique a jour items. Two cups and one bowl. Floral decoration to each. Height 4.5 cm (cups) Dia10 cm (bowl)
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Three various Chinese hardstone Chops. Including greenstone, carved dog of fo to top; green and brown stone; and freeform greenstone. Height 9 cm (average)
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Chinese silver stemmed cup. Embossed floral decoration. Figured stem. Gilded interior. Marked WH-90- and character mark to base. Height 20 cm Wt. 347g
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Japanese cloisonne vase. Blossom decoration on red ground. Height 12 cm
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Early Chinese jadeite tree. In cloisonne pot. Height 20 cm
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Chinese brown ceramic bowl. Engraved interior. Diameter 20 cm
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Chinese carnelian and enamel silver gilt pendant. Central enamel disc engraved with Chinese characters, within a surrounding carnelian. Diameter 4 cm
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Burmese jade carved stone pendant. 4 x Three cm
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Japanese resin netsuke. Monkey. Height 4 cm
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Chinese bone snuff bottle. Engraved court scene decoration. Character mark to base, with stopper. Height 7 cm
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Japanese ivory four section inro and attachment. Engraved traditional decoration to inro. Ivory mythical animal attachment. Height 7 cm (inro)
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Early ivory gate form frame. 13 x 10 cm (external)
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Chinese crystal inside painted scent bottle. Birds and blossoms decoration. In fitted box. Height 13 cm
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Collection Indian manuscript pages. Total pages approx. 100. 12 x 30 cm (each) (average)
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11 piece Satsuma tea set. Including teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, and 4 cups and saucers. Marked to bases.
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Two various early Japanese iron water kettles. Height 23 cm (average) (handles extended)
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9 pieces Chinese Yixing Ware. Including teapot and matching 7 pce cups and saucers (1 saucer missing); and one other teapot. Character marks to bases all items. Height 7 cm (teapots) (each)
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Early wooden sewing box. Inlaid decoration to lid. Segmented and lidded upper layer to interior. Height 10 cm width 35 cm Depth 21 cm
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Three various early Thai pottery items. Including Sawankhalok lidded bowl; figurative incense holder; and elephant shaped pot. Height 9 cm (lidded bowl)
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Early Indian scene decorated box. Intricate applied bone decoration to lid and sides; with central oval painting of a temple to the lid. Base possibly sandalwood. Losses - as inspected. Height 8 cm width 21 cm and Depth 16 cm
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Oriental silver belt. Nine rectangular sections with bells suspended. Possibly Tibetan. Length 71 cm
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Oriental silver plated lidded bowl. Pumpkin shaped. Some wear to plate. Height 20 cm
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Large 19th century Russian icon of Christ mother and Saints. Silver oklad and halos all marked for Moscow 1890, maker 'BC' (attrib. Vasilii Semenov). 36 x 31 cm (icon only) 43 x 38 cm (incl. case)
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Early cased Russian icon of Kazan mother of God. Painted image fully lost. Moscow hallmark. Silver oklad with turquoise and coral decorated halo. As inspected. 15 x 12 cm (icon), 23 x 20 cm (boxed)
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Middle Eastern brass tray. All over engraving of Arabic script. Diameter 60 cm
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Early Chinese hand painted 5 panel screen. Court and landscape scenes with engraved birds and blossoms. 138 x 138 cm (complete)
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Chinese red lacquered lidded box. Embossed decoration. Carved handle. Height 43 cm
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Japanese cupboard. Two sliding doors to front, (1 with split wood), opening to interior with one shelf, two external drawers below. Height 88 cm width 94 cm and Depth 39 cm
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Pair early Chinese carved rosewood chairs. Carved backs and friezes. Handmade wooden securing pins. Character marks below seats. Height 94 cm width 51 cm (each)
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Set of 6 Chinese Lamplighter chairs. Height 100 cm width 50 cm Depth 40 cm (each)
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Pair Korean hardwood chests. Stylised bamboo decoration, two short drawers above two door cupboard, brass plate and bindings to each. Provenance: Estate of Australian collector. Height 57 cm width 61 cm and Depth 44 cm (each)
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Korean cabinet. Two small drawers over two doors. One longer drawer under. Brass fittings (part lock missing). Height 60 cm width 54 cm and Depth 34 cm
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Early Chinese bronze wine vessel. Bird beak spout. Tri-footed. As inspected. Height 22 cm
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Early mahogany tall chest of drawers/bureau. 6 full length drawers. One drawer opens to drop front bureau with internal pigeon holes and drawers. Height 126 cm width 56 cm and Depth 40 cm
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Early Yew' French armoire. Large original old key available, circa mid 18th century, some wear. Height 203 cm width 100 cm and Depth 58 cm
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Victorian carved walnut chiffonier. High mirror backed carved backboard. Marble topped to 4 door mirror fronted doors. Height 204 cm width 172 cm and Depth 54 cm
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Sheraton style glass fronted display cabinet. Banded decoration to two doors opening to lined interior of 4 shelves. Tapered legs. Keys available. Height 160 cm width 91 cm and Depth 34 cm
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Mahogany lawyers breakfront bookcase. Four doors opening to adjustable shelves. Key available. Height 142 cm width 212 cm and Depth 46 cm
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Revolving bookcase with inset leather top. Revolving on 4 splayed feet. Height 56 cm width 43 cm and Depth 43 cm
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Cedar serving table. Two drawers, baise lined. Stretcher platform to 4 bun feet. Height 75 cm width 122 cm and Depth 52 cm
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Early nursing chair. Turned sides and legs. Velvet upholstered. Height 69 cm width 41 cm
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Early marquetry corner whatnot stand. 4 levels, turned columns. Height 136 cm Depth 30 cm (max to base)
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Pair marquetry wine tables. Inlaid decoration, each with one drawer. Tapered legs. Veneer losses. Height 70 cm width 46 cm Depth 33 cm (each)
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Two various hall tables. One with lyre shaped legs; the other with turned legs. Both with single drawers and paw shaped brass feet. Height 75 cm (average) width 84 cm and 100 cm
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Victorian mahogany swing mirror. Bevelled glass. Ball feet. Fitted with Three drawers below. Height 71 cm length 82 cm Depth 28 cm
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Oak twin pedestal desk. Top with leather inset (worn), over Three top drawers, to twin pedestals, each with Three drawers. Height 76 cm width 152 cm Depth 90 cm
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Louis XVI style marble top table. Rouge marble top over one drawer (lock missing). Extensive ormolu decoration to exterior and shaped legs. Kidney shaped. Height 79 cm width 61 cm Depth 39 cm
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Victorian single drawer gateleg table and chair. String inlaid. Top opens to extended table. Bears British Antique Dealers stamp. Plus red upholstered railback chair. Height 74 cm width 92 cm Depth 91 cm (extended)
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Two similar Victorian pot cupboards. including cedar, and walnut. Both single door. Height 84 cm, width 44 cm Depth 38 cm
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Pair Victorian carved sitting room armchairs. Well upholstered in blossom decorated fabric. Carved backs and arms. Height 82 cm and 92 cm (backs)
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Pair early Grandmother/grandfather chairs. Carved decoration. Burgundy plush upholstery. Original ceramic casters. Height 96 cm and 110 cm (backs)
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Double piano stool. Upholstered seat, lifting to storage space. Turned legs. Height 55 cm length 90 cm
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Victorian walnut davenport. Leather insert top opening to satinwood interior with two drawers and two faux drawers. Four full length drawers opening to right side, plus drawer for pen and ink etc. Two carved columns to 4 bun feet. Height 88 cm width 54 cm Depth 56 cm
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Early French side table. Tapered legs. One fitted drawer. Height 72 cm width 80 cm and Depth 61 cm
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Victorian mahogany campaign/folding table. Height 74 cm width 86 cm length 47 cm
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Pair Victorian mahogany dining chairs. Turned legs. Upholstered seats. Height 86 cm (each)
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Pair Victorian carved back salon chairs, each with white cotton upholstery. Height 84 cm (back) (each)
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Six matching early mahogany dining room chairs. Splat backed, upholstered seats. Height 83 cm (each)
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Colonial cedar dining room table. Turned legs. Two additional leaves. Height 74 cm width 104 cm length 202 cm (fully extended)
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Victorian central pedestal marble topped table. White marble circular top (restored, as inspected) over central carved pedestal to quad feet (1 fractured). Height 80 cm Depth 95 cm
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Victorian walnut ladies sewing table. Drawer to top with fabric well for storage of equipment etc. Kidney shaped with turned columns to 4 feet. Height 72 cm width 62 cm Depth 38 cm
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Middle Eastern woollen carpet. Traditional motif, burgundy colour. 200 x 135 cm
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Marquetry backed armchair. Marquetry to back and top of cabriolet legs. Upholstered seat. Height 78 cm
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Victorian mahogany serpentine front sideboard. Mirror backed carved backboard. Long drawer to top over two pedestals with doors opening to fitted drawers. Two central doors opening to shelved cupboard. Keys available. Height 152 cm width 168 cm Depth 58 cm
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Colonial cedar bow chest of drawers. Four full length drawers. Height 73 cm width 57 cm length 92 cm
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Mahogany chest of drawers/bureau. 4 full length drawers, incl. One with drop front to interior bureau with drawers and pigeon holes (some wear to inset leather surface). Height 105 cm width 107 cm Depth 56 cm
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Early French oak cupboard. One full length drawer over door opening to two shelves. Original iron hardware and key available. C.17th century.Height 113 cm width 90 cm Depth 53 cm
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Late Victorian cylinder writing desk. Exterior extensively decorated with floral and scroll marquetry. Galleried top over three external drawers. Cylinder top opens to bureau containing pigeon holes, three internal drawers and felt inset sliding writing surface. Below are three drawers over carved and turned legs joined by full width stretcher. Height 112 cm width 108 cm Depth 59 cm
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Dresdner Barock vitrine. Ormolu decoration to exterior. Upper glassed section with one shelf backed by mirror (as inspected - crack to bottom and mirror surface dull). Lower section with two doors. Ormolu mounted legs. Key available. Height 152 cm width 62 cm Depth 43 cm
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Continental style porcelain framed wall mirror. Provision for candles. Figure decorated. Some small losses. 84 x 43 cm
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