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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:709
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:136
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:473
Date:4-Apr-2017
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A Royal Doulton flambe frog, model no. 1162, printed mark. Length 11 cm, width 8.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton Sydney Harbour Bridge souvenir plate, with shaped border. Width 26 cm
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A William Moorcroft early Pansy pattern vase, baluster form, purple, red and yellow toned pansies with white upper ground and cobalt blue below. Impressed marks and signature in green. Height 20 cm
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A Moorcroft baluster Pansy pattern vase, traditional tones with yellow and red highlights on cobalt blue ground, impressed marks and initials painted in green. Height 16 cm
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Two modern Moorcroft vases, the larger trumpet shaped, decorated with pendant flowers and foliage by Rachel Bishop, c.2004, Ed. 85/200; the other smaller decorated with tube-lined flowers by Nicola Slaney, c.2006. Tallest 25.5 cm
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Three modern Moorcroft Pottery ewers, the tallest by Rachel Bishop, decorated with fox gloves, the others by Nicola Slaney, 'Blue Heaven', and another floral decorated jug. Tallest 24 cm
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Two contemporary Moorcroft small trays, one decorated with flowers, the other with a peacock feather. 20 x 8.5 cm
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Two Moorcroft Pomegranate patterned items, a large shallow bowl and a stemmed comport, the bowl with hairline crack to rim, both signed. Largest diameter 31 cm
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A Moorcroft Anemones pattern specimen vase, with a dark blue ground, baluster shape, impressed marks and painted initials under the base. Height 15 cm
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A Royal Worcester miniature cabinet cup and saucer painted by Loseley and Everett, gilded and painted with fruit, both signed. Date marks for 1900-01.
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A pair of Royal Worcester trumpet vases, painted by Ellen Fildes with roses, shape G923, green mark, c.1919. Height 18.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase painted by David Bowkett, with pears and cherries, shape G161, c.1952. Height 7 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate painted by Harry Ayrton, with Brook Trout, signed, c.1941. Diameter 23 cm
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A Worcester cabinet dish painted by James Stinton, oval lobed shape, painted with a bird, c.1918. Width 27 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase painted by Roberts, with peaches and grapes, squat circular shape, shape 2491. Diameter 11 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase painted by Millie Hunt, with red roses, gilt highlights, shape 2491. Height 10 cm
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A Royal Worcester hand painted comport, oval shape with gilded serpentine rim, painted with blackberries and autumnal leaves. Width 31.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester cream jug, angular barrel shaped, decorated with leaves and flowers on an ivory ground, gilded twig handle. Shape 1185. Height 11 cm
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A 19th century Worcester porcelain vase in the form of an owl, metallic bronze glaze, green mark c.1881. Height 21 cm
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A large and rare late 19th century Royal Worcester porcelain circular plaque, painted by Charles Henry Clifford Baldwyn (1843-1913), with flying white swans. Signed C.H.C Baldwyn, blue factory mark to reverse. Diameter 28 cm, excluding circular wood frame.
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An impressive Royal Worcester potpourri and cover painted by Harry Ayrton, painted with apples and grapes on a mossy, leafy ground, a small bunch of grapes to the reverse, the base, rim and inner lid embellished with gilt decoration, the high elaborate pierced lid with flower bud finial, signed, date mark for 1951, shape 2048. Height 33 cm
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A large, rare and impressive German 19th century Berlin KPM porcelain exhibition urn vase and cover, the ornate ovoid body finely hand painted to the front with a formal garden setting including dancing figures, ladies-in-waiting and a musician; the reverse with an elaborate floral spray; all-over relief acanthus, rocaille, foliate and ribbon decoration. An ormolu mount allowing the body to swivel upon the pedestal, the conforming cover with sculpted roses surmounting. Height 88 cm, minor professional…
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An Empire style porcelain coffee service, painted with sepia pastorals after Martinus Antonius Kuytenbrouwer (Dutch 1777-1850), comprising six coffee cans and saucers, coffee pot, milk jug and sugar box (lid absent and star crack). Each piece signed Kuytenbrouwer and dated 1810.
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A Ralph Wood style Staffordshire standing Toby jug. Height 28 cm
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Five Georgian Bloor Derby side plates, the border decorated with leaves and flowers, the centre with conforming flowers, gilt embellishment.
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A Georgian small famille rose bowl, exterior decorated in traditional scenes and colours. Diameter 15.5 cm
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A graduated set of three English Coalport porcelain jugs, all with moulded decoration and painted in polychrome with floral designs. Some hair cracks. Height 14 cm, 18 cm, 24 cm
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A Lladro porcelain figure, 'Happy Anniversary'. Height 32 cm. With box.
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A Lladro porcelain figure, 'Autumn Romance' modelled by Regino Torrijos, c.1998. Height 31 cm. With box.
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A Lladro porcelain figure, 'Summer Serenade' modelled by Regino Torrijos, c.1995. Height 31 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen Arctic tern, designed by Christian Thomsen in 1907. Length 16.5 cm
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Two Royal Copenhagen birds, starling fledgling by Platen Hallermundtand and wren.
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A Hereford bone china figure of a thoroughbred and jockey. Height 31.5 cm incl. wooden plinth.
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A Beswick model of an Aberdeen Angus cow, produced 1959-1989, designed by Arthur Gredington.
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A Beswick model of a Friesian bull Ch. Coddington Hilt Bar, produced 1956-1997, model 1439A.
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A Beswick model of a Hereford cow, designed by Arthur Gredington, model 1360.
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A Beswick model of a lion, produced 1967-1984, designed by Graham Tongue, model 2089.
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Two Beswick models of a lioness and cub, produced 1967-1984, designed by Graham Tongue, model 2097 and 2098.
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A Beswick model of a stag, produced 1942-1997, designed by Arthur Gredington, model 98.1 cm
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A Beswick model of a Hackney pony (brown), produced 1955-1982, designed by Orwell, model 1361.
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A Beswick model of a Hackney pony (black), produced 1955-1982, designed by Orwell, model 1361.
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A large Beswick china model of a Dalmation dog. Model 2271. Height 34 cm
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A good 19th century Chinese black lacquer and gilded sewing casket with numerous fittings, concave rectangular form, all-over gilded decoration including figures within courtyard settings, raised on carved giltwood feet, the interior with numerous carved bone fittings, lidded containers, tape measures, shuttles, clamps, etc., various lidded compartments and removable tray, with a drawer to the lower base with further compartments. 35 x 25 x 15 cm
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A Tibetan statuette of the bodhisattva Manjushri, coppered bronze, modelled seated on lotus throne holding a raised flaming sword. Height 43 cm
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An old bronze Thai bodhisattva head, finely modelled and with green patina, mounted on a modern ebonised wood block base. The head measuring 11 x 14 x 17 cm
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An old Thai bronze bodhisattva head, similar to above.
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A 19th century Chinese reverse painted mirror, the young man holding a fan seated upon a stool, he wears traditional blue robes highlighted with gold, in original old frame with backing boards. 47.5 x 37 cm
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A large old Chinese watercolour painting of white flowering lotuses, unsigned, in gilt and ebonised ogee frame. 74 x 94 x 95 cm
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A Burmese rosewood vase table, the polished slab section burl with natural gnarled edge, displaying tight burr effects, tones from dominant dark red brown to black through to golden tan, raised on four shaped legs. Approx. 80 x 50 x 15 cm
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A Chinese bronze incense burner, the rounded square body pierced with a scrolling vine, enclosing an interior liner, the lid figured with two shishi, long cylindrical handle with applied dragon and vine decoration, enclosing utensils. 50 x 15 x 20 cm
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A large old Chinese stone carving of Kuanyin seated on a rocky outcrop. Height 53 cm
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An erotic Chinese coin medallion, cast with calligraphy and four couples in coitus. Diameter 6 cm
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Two Chinese snuff bottles and a Tibetan snuff bottle, stone, agate, etc.
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A pair of Chinese elm small cabinets, of rectangular tapering form, with two doors, the sides and upper sections of the doors with carved and pierced sections incorporating a repeat pattern of qilin rondels alternating with cruciform scrolls; the doors opening to reveal a single removable shelf; raised on stile legs with simple fretwork apron. 40 x 22 x 60 cm
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A Chinese archaic style bronze vessel, of oblong shape raised on four columnar legs and with loop handles issuing from the rim, the walls decorated with taotie mask motifs. 34 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade crouching rabbit pendant. Length 4.5 cm
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A Chinese green jade square section cicada pendant. Length 6.5 cm
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A Chinese cream and orange coloured jade dagger shaped pendant. Length 10.5 cm
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A Chinese black lacquer snuff bottle with intricate shell inlay. Stopper missing. Height 6 cm
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A Chinese pale celadon snuff bottle of two-handled vase shape, decorated with birds. Stopper missing. Height 7.5 cm
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A Chinese dark amber coloured glass snuff bottle, of ovoid shape. Stopper missing. Height 6 cm
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A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, of baluster shape with a light ochre glaze. With stopper. Height 6 cm
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A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, of baluster shape painted and moulded with cabbage leaves. Character marks on base. Stopper missing. Height 7 cm
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A Chinese Canton enamel snuff bottle, of baluster shape painted with figures. Stopper missing. Height 6 cm
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A Chinese green jade aubergine pendant. Length 90, mmon beaded cord.
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A finely carved Chinese ivory figure of the standing Kuanyin, with flaming mandala. Tiny frits. Height on fitted wood stand 21.5 cm
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A carved boxwood statuette of Kuanyin, finely carved, modelled seated upon a rocky throne from a base of waves. Height 14.5 cm
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A Chinese jade kong, of archaic style, quadrangular shape with circular piercing, stylised engraved masks decorate the corners. 10 x 9.5 x 5 cm
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A Chinese carved rosewood figure of a scholar, standing bearing a bamboo cylinder and carrying a slender wooden staff. Raised on pierced and carved cherry bough and rocky plinth base. Height 40 cm
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Two Chinese silver metal tael weights, one lozenge shaped, the other rectangular, the latter with raised calligraphy, the former with stamped characters.
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A Chinese jade snuff bottle, circular flask shape, decorated with raised characters to either face.
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A Chinese jade snuff bottle, circular shape, highly decorated to each face.
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An old teak box, opening to the front with two drawers, with brass capping, drop handles and pierced calligraphic plaques to the front, loop handles to either side. 51 x 23 x 16 cm
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A gilded metal Buddha statuette, modelled seated with hands in gesture of meditation, his head surmounted by a coronet of bodhisattvas. Six-character mark to the back. Height 42 cm
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A hongmu wood brush pot, of cylindrical shape with slightly concave wall, displaying good figured grain, a removable insert to the centre of the base. Height 23.5 cm, mmdiameter 25 cm
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Three Chinese finely carved peach pips, one of boat form with waves to the base, multiple figures to the top, together with two smaller figure studies on wooden bases.
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A set of ceramic Chinese ducks, the large mother duck with two ducklings nestling on her back under a wing, together with another three ducklings, seal mark to base, size of mother duck 50 x 33 cm
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A fine rosewood vase stand, the circular top raised on four double scroll legs from a ring base. The top inlaid with a section of burr timber. Diameter 21.5 cm
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, oblong shape, the lid and walls worked with landscape scenes. 33 x 26 x 12 cm
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A pink quartz carved Buddha in glazed and mirrored case, the Buddha seated displaying his corpulent belly, on wooden stand. Figure height 13.5 cm
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A soapstone carving of Kuanyin, the goddess stands upon a fluted rock plinth holding a mirror before her. Height 34.5 cm
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A Chinese carved ebony walking stick, the contorted upper section carved with reishi fungus, the lower section tapering to a plain stem. Length 87 cm
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A Chinese replica archaic ritualistic bronze lidded container, baluster shape of oval section, with lid and captured ring handles to the side, the walls and cover decorated in relief with taotie masks and scroll patterns. Height 24 cm
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A carved boxwood figure of Putai, standing with a large staff across his shoulders. Height 11 cm
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A pair of old Chinese carved ivory Emperor and Empress figures, finely detailed robes including elaborate cloud scrolls, dragons and exotic birds, they each hold Precious Objects. Raised on pierced scroll carved circular stands. Heights 25.5 cm and 27 cm
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An old Chinese carved ivory figure of Kuanyin, the goddess stands in traditional elaborate robes, a floral sprig supported to her left hand, black stained detail to her coiffured hair. Height 25.5 cm, raised on stepped square pierced and carved stand.
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An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, the bearded gent standing in a formal robe, engraved detail highlighted with blue and blue, red and black ink staining, he wears a coroneted hat, a long gnarled dragon headed staff held in his left hand, a water lily to his right. Height 27 cm, raised on short circular hardwood stand with wire inlay.
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An old and elaborately carved Chinese ivory tusk, the extensive landscape with multiple figures ad buildings, includes temples, figures on horseback, etc. Various elements pinned to the top. Length 60 cm, raised on carved fitted tapered wooden stand.
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A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory figure of a bodhisattva, modelled standing, his long robe with elegant drapes, holding a circular fan, he smiles showing his teeth, long earlobes. Height 13.5 cm. Raised on dark finely carved hardwood stand with silver wire inlay and cloisonne gallery.
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An unusual Chinese bronze tea kettle, with dragon form handle, ornate moulded decoration with gilt highlights. Height 15 cm
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A Chinese bronze seal chop, square section with domed top, silver and copper coloured decoration of horses, leaves and clouds. Height 7 cm
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A pair of Chinese silk embroidered circular panels, depicting figures in a garden. Diameters 20 cm
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A large Chinese white jade fingering piece, of oval shape, carved with a bat and lotus leaves. Length 10.5 cm
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A Chinese deep green jade pendant, carved in the form of two bean pods. Length 8 cm
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A Chinese green jade boulder carving, decorated with a head of Ebisu. Length 8 cm
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A Chinese copper patinated two-handled tripod incense burner with cover, ornately pierced and decorated in relief with traditional designs of leaves, flowers, scrolls, fish and elephants. Six character Xuande mark under the base. Height 26.5 cm
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A Chinese green jade twin fish carved and pierced jade pendant. Length 6 cm
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A pair of 18th century Chinese export blue and white ashettes, octagonal form, finely decorated with floral sprays, decorative trellis type borders, the smaller with old repaired chip to rim. Lengths 28 cm and 32 cm
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An old Chinese green glazed lidded pot of barrel form, the circular lid mildly dished, encircling bead band to the upper rim, green glazed interior. Height 32.5 cm
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A large vintage floor standing temple dog, traditional pose with right paw raised upon a sphere on plinth base. Black glaze highlights with terra cotta body. Height 88 cm
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