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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:424
Sale Title:Fine Furniture, Silver, Asian and Decorative ArtsLots with images:392
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:313
Date:12-Dec-2017
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Royal Copenhagen, 'Flora Danica' porcelain fruit basket, c. 1900, Pyrus Communis', with applied branch handles and hand painted flowers, marks to underside, restored, height 9 cm width 23.5 cm
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Spode, soft paste porcelain covered tureen, c. 1770, with double-flared handles, conical modelled lid with gilt knop, exterior decorated in an Oriental palette of cobalt blue with green and rose enamelled floral sprays, marked to the underside in underglaze blue 'Spode' and numbered '2963', height 9 cm diameter 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Spode, pair of Regency porcelain candlesticks, c. 1820, each moulded as a recumbent griffin supporting a candle sconce, with parcel gilt decoration, restored (A/F), height 9 cm length 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Derby, Soft-paste porcelain covered pastille burner, c. 1810-20, the lid painted with rural scenes and seascapes, surmounted by a gilded acorn finial, the pierced bowl decorated with four grotesque masks and painted with a continuous band of flowers, raised on four feet, finial (A/F), height 13 cm diameter 14 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Worcester, first period cup and saucer, c. 1760, each decorated in underglaze blue with flowers, with crescent marks, retains decal labels (2), height 4.5 cm (cup), diameter 12.5 cm (saucer). Provenance: Phillips Auctioneers
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Copeland, 'Arabic' plate, c. 1850, with pink transfer-printed decoration and Arabic inscription, impressed 'Copeland', diameter 25.5 cm. Other Notes: Looking to extend markets throughout the British Empire and beyond, Copeland widened production accordingly. This plate was made specifically for sale in countries with a significant Muslim population
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Rare Dutch Delft blue and white porcelain charger, c. 1938, centre decorated with the Royal Dutch crown with olive branch over 'PAX' and 'W' for Wilhelmina flanked by allegorical figures of Justice and Prudence, the broad border with six large mythological creatures, flowers and compass, reverse with, three coat of arms and inscription in Dutch, factory mark and artist's monogram, diameter 41 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Other Notes: from the 'De Porceleyne Fles' (Royal Delft), the only…
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August Gaul for Meissen, porcelain statue of a lioness, signed 'A. Gaul' on base, impressed double crossed sword mark above 'Weifs', and numbered to underside, height 30.5 cm length 36.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Royal Dux, porcelain eagle figure, c. 1900, standing on a naturalistic rock, signed, with factory mark to underside, height 35 cm
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Set of four English earthenware oil bottles, 19th century, possibly Wedgwood, of rectangular shape with oriental designs (4), height 18 cm
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Martin Brothers, stoneware grotesque double-sided face jug, c. 1900, modelled to one side with a disgruntled looking face, a jolly one to the other, signed 'R W Martin & Bros. London Southall, height 12 cm
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Michael Powolny (Austrian, 1871-1954), glazed earthenware figural inkstand, 'Fou du Roi au Hibou', c. 1910, modelled as jester in orange costume, holding an owl between his feet, height 17 cm length 31 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Other Notes: Cf. For comparison Tajan, lot 38, 23 May 2013, France
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Josef Lorenzl for Goldscheider, Art Deco glazed earthenware figure of a lady, c. 1920, Goldscheider Wien factory printed mark and numbered, height 48.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, jardiniere, c. 1918, Orchid' pattern, painted with large purple orchids against a mottled blue and green ground, signed in green 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft Burslem England, height 18 cm diameter 25 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, vase, c. 1918, Orchid' pattern, of baluster form, painted with large purple orchids on a mottled blue and green ground, signed in green 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft Burslem England, height 31 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, Tudric comport, c. 1925, Eventide' pattern, decorated to the interior with trees in landscape against a mottled orange ground, signed in blue 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft made in England', on hammered pewter base, stamped 'Tudric Moorcroft, height 13 cm, diameter 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, Tudric low comport, c. 1925, Eventide' pattern, decorated to the interior with trees in landscape against a mottled orange ground, on hammered pewter base, stamped 'Tudric Moorcroft, height 9.5 cm diameter 23.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, two vases, c. 1920, pomegranate' pattern, each decorated with pomegranates and berries against a navy blue ground, together with a comport, all signed (3), height 16 cm, 13.5 cm, 6.5 cm diameter 16 cm (comport). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, large footed vase, c. 1920, pomegranate' pattern, decorated with pomegranates and berries against a navy blue ground, signed in green 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft Burslem England', restored foot, height 40.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, vase, c. 1920, pomegranate' pattern, decorated with pomegranates and berries against a navy blue ground, signed in blue 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft, made in England, height 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, jardiniere, c. 1920, pomegranate' pattern, decorated with pomegranates and berries against a navy blue ground, signed in green 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft Burslem England, height 17.5 cm diameter 24 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, footed vase, c. 1920, pomegranate' pattern, decorated with pomegranates and berries against a navy blue ground, signed in green 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft Burslem England, height 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, vase, c. 1920, Pansy' pattern, decorated with a band of pansies and leaves against a blue ground, signed in green 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft Burslem England', together with a small wisteria pattern vase (2), height 21 cm, 7 cm
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Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian, earthenware vase, c. 1905, of fluted globular form, with turquoise and mauve drip glaze, impressed maker's mark to underside, height 16 cm
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Portuguese Palissy Ware faience water pitcher and under plate, 19th century, the handle molded as a lizard, the body applied with reptiles on a mossy ground, plate impressed 'M. Mafra Caldas Portugal', minor chips (2), height 23.5 cm, diameter 20.7 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Bessie Gilson (English, 1868-1961), painted tile, c. 1900, depicting a young lady by the window in a Henrician gown, signed and dated l.l.c, ebonised frame, 52 x 29 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian silk Embroidery panel, c. 1880, depicting flowers in a wicker basket, with gilt frame, 66 x 51 cm. Provenance: Purchased in Bath, England
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French Embroidery, 19th century, depicting an Egyptian procession, framed, 125 x 263 cm. Provenance: Richard Wiche Antiques, Sydney, the Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Flemish tapestry, Brussels, 17th century, woven in wool and silk, depicting a scene from the story of Alexander the great, 175 x 225 cm. Provenance: Hadjer et Fils gallery, Paris. Private Collection, double Bay
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Six branch crystal chandelier, clear and coloured cut crystal drops, approx. Height 100 cm. Provenance: Keith Skeel Antiques, London
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Attributed to Jean Avisse (French, 1723-1796), pair of Louis XVI cream painted fauteuils, 18th century, with channelled back rail, the padded back, seat and armrests upholstered in light blue and cream floral fabric, arms on scroll moulded supports, raised on four tapering fluted legs surmounted by a carved patera (2), height 90 cm width 62 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: Bonham's, Sydney, the Andre & Cecile Fink Sale, 31 Oct 2010, lot 78. Private Collection, Sydney
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Transitional ormolu mounted kingwood and fruitwood commode, c. 1770, with shaped grey Saint-Anne marble top, above three frieze drawers with ormolu escutcheons and two long drawers with ormolu ring pull handles and central escutcheon, sides and front with marquetry panelling and inlaid decoration, the shaped apron, with, ormolu neo-classical trophy, raised on inlaid cabriole legs with ormolu paw feet, marble top restored, height 93 cm width 130 cm depth 61 cm. Provenance: Brans Antiques, Perth, 2003.…
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Louis XVI style carved giltwood canape, c. 1900, after Henri Jacob, covered in pink damask fabric, the rectangular crest rail centred by ribbon and laurel cresting, each end surmounted by urn finials, arms on scroll moulded supports carved with acanthus leaves, the beaded seat-rail carved with, paterae on stop tapering legs terminating in toupie feet, height 112 cm width 192 cm depth 72 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis Philippe giltwood mirror, c. 1850, rounded rectangular moulded frame with floral decoration, surmounted by a pediment of scrolling flowers and central shell shield (A/F), 183 x 112 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Directoire mahogany and ormolu mounted bonheur du jour, mid-19th century, bevelled mirror flanked by two gallery topped sections of three short drawers over a frieze having two short drawers and one long drawer, with pull-out writing surface, above three drawers, raised on fluted tapering legs with gilt highlights
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Louis Philippe ormolu mounted marquetry ladies writing desk, 19th century, front and sides decorated with scrolling vines, fall-front door opening to reveal a fitted interior with leather insert writing surface, on cabriole legs with sabots, height 87 cm width 80 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Louis XV style fruitwood and marquetry commode, c. 1900, of bombe serpentine form with a moulded marble top above two drawers inlaid with sprays of flowers, the side similarly inlaid, raised on cabriole legs, with gilt bronze leaf cast mounts throughout, height 87 cm width 96 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XVI style parcel gilt walnut Marquises, c. 1900, of corbeille shape, the channelled rope design back rail finely carved with gilded roses, upholstered in velvet, the armrests on scroll supports embellished with gilded acanthus leaves, on tapering fluted legs surmounted by a carved patera, (2), height 82 cm width 78 cm depth 58 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XVI style kingwood and marquetry Petit bureau plat, 1860, the shaped top with leather insert writing surface, decorated throughout with scrolling oak leaves, with slide out writing tablet and concealed drawer in right side of apron, raised on cabriole legs with sabots, height 75 cm width 82 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Frasers Antiques, Sydney, August 1991, the Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Napoleon III kingwood and marquetry cabinet, c. 1870, with shaped white marble top above two panelled doors inlaid with musical and floral trophies, flanked by two gilt metal caryatid busts, height 104 cm width 103 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Frasers Antiques, Sydney, September 1987, the Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Napoleon III ormolu mounted marquetry corner cabinet, c. 1860, with white marble top and ormolu mounts, the single door inlaid with a floral trophy, height 98 cm width 65 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Aronson Antiques, Sydney, October 1988, the Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Napoleon III walnut and marquetry ormolu mounted credenza, c. 1870, the shaped white marble top above a centre door inlaid with floral trophy and flanked by two glazed glass doors enclosing shelves with red lining, decorated throughout with flowers and foliage, height 106 cm width 128 cm depth 47 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Two Louis XV style kingwood bedside tables, c. 1900, with satinwood stringing, one with three short drawers and one with one short drawer and open section (2), height 74 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Aronson Antiques, Sydney, August 1991, the Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Louis XV style three piece salon suite, comprising a canape and two fauteuils, with carved giltwood frames, covered in a cream and pale pink damask fabric (3), height 108 cm width 179 cm depth 62 cm (canape), height 102 cm (chair)
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Louis Philippe style giltwood mirror, late 19th century, curved rectangular frame with beaded decoration, later glass, 168 x 125 cm. Provenance: Paul Kenny Antiques, Sydney, 2003
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French provincial Louis XV style canape or Lit du jour, carved white painted frame, on six cabriole legs, with cream upholstery, height 91 cm width 195 cm depth 80 cm. Provenance: Imagine This, Sydney, 2004
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French provincial Louis XV style canape or Lit du jour, carved white painted frame, on six cabriole legs, with cream upholstery, height 91 cm width 195 cm depth 80 cm. Provenance: Imagine This, Sydney, 2004
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Louis XV style cream painted mirror, of shaped oblong form with carved and moulded floral motifs, height 92 cm width 128 cm. Provenance: Parterre, Sydney, c. 2005
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French provincial Louis XV style buffet, grey painted wood with carved and moulded foliage motif, shaped serpentine top above two short drawers and a pair of panelled doors, height 106 cm width 156 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: Imagine This, Sydney, 2004
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Louis XV style overmantel mirror, 19th century, of rectangular shape, cream painted wood with carved and moulded foliage motif, 145 x 111 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, double Bay
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Pair of Louis XVI Boudoir chairs, each balloon back chair with white painted frame and blue and cream striped silk upholstery, together with two upholstered foot stools (4), height 91 cm. Provenance: Imagine This, Sydney, 2004
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Louis XVI style three piece salon suite, comprising a two seater canape and two balloon back armchairs, white painted frames, covered in a pale blue linen (3), height 89.5 cm (chair)
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Italian giltwood mirror, of rectangular shape with carved scrolling vines throughout, 138 x 81 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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P. E. Guerin, New York, coffee table, c. 1960, the rectangular shaped top above faux bois gilded bronze legs, stamped 'P. E. Guerin, New York, height 45 cm width 90 cm depth 52 cm
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P. E. Guerin, New York, coffee table, c. 1960, the rectangular shaped top above faux bois gilded bronze legs, stamped 'P. E. Guerin, New York ' (A/F), height 45 cm width 90 cm depth 52 cm
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Pair of south German rococo console tables, each with a later serpentine moulded breche d'alep marble top above a frieze carved with floral swags, the legs with female busts, on scrolled feet, height 97 cm width 130 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, double Bay
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Pair of Louis XV style armchairs, cream painted frames, green damask style upholstery, on cabriole legs (2), height 89 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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French Japonaiserie coffee table, in the Japanese taste, of rectangular shape with gilded and green lacquered frame, inset glass top, height 48 cm width 103 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Egyptian revival giltwood mirror, late 19th century, of rectangular shape, with sunrise motif above a pair of figural columns, 95 x 53 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Maitland-Smith, French Empire style bureau plat, the cognac leather top above two drawers, raised on four leather bounded legs with gilded metal winged caryatids terminating in lion paw feet, labelled, height 75 cm width 111 cm depth 67 cm
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Louis XV style walnut Boudoir canape, c. 1900, back rail carved with ribbon ties and a central floral crest, carved ends, upholstered in a cream and burgundy patterned fabric, raised on six cabriole legs with carved acanthus leaves, height 82 cm
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French provincial walnut buffet, having a single panelled door flanked by open shelves, on cabriole legs, height 100 cm width 143 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: Imagine This, Sydney, 2004
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Napoleon III ormolu mounted ebonised and marquetry gueridon, the inlaid top decorated with musical trophy and scrolling leaves, raised on four tapered legs joined by a shaped stretcher with centre finial (A/F), height 73 cm width 69 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Louis XV style burr walnut commode, the bombe serpentine front with three drawers, on cabriole legs, height 65 cm width 72 cm depth 35 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Thonet, bentwood music stand, with stencilled musical trophy (A/F), height 112 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Pair of Edwardian mahogany side chairs, c. 1900, with inlaid bone decoration, green velvet upholstered seats (2), height 85 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney
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Howard & Sons, Ingleby deep seated armchair, early 20th century, green wool upholstery, with down back and seat cushion, on tapering mahogany legs with castors, back leg marked 'Howard & Sons Ltd.' and numbered, retains with label, height 80 cm width 84 cm depth 76 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George IV rosewood library table, c. 1825, the rounded rectangular top above a twin scrolled frieze with two drawers, on carved pedestal end supports terminating in lion paw feet, height 73.5 cm width 145 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Regency mahogany pier table, c. 1830, the white rectangular marble top above two carved scrolling side supports raised on a rectangular base, with mirrored back, height 98 cm width 139 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Late Victorian three tier mahogany revolving bookcase, c. 1890, raised on castors, height 112 cm 56 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Late Victorian three tier mahogany revolving bookcase, c. 1890, raised on castors, height 110 cm 55 cm 53 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, c. 1830, having a pair of glazed doors with gothic tracery above a long drawer with fitted interior and writing surface, over two arched panel doors flanked by engaged columns, height 235 cm width 112 cm detph 52 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Victorian rosewood card table, the rectangular top opening to a green baize playing surface, raised on a carved fluted column, on quatrefoil base with lion paw feet with castors, 75 cm 92 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Edwardian mahogany firescreen desk, c. 1900, with light wood and mother-of-pearl inlaid medallion depicting a cherub surrounded by scrolling flowers and griffon heads, the fall front door opens to reveal a fitted interiors with two glass inkwells, height 113 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Queen Anne style walnut chest of drawers, having two short drawers above two long drawers, with brass escutcheons, on bracket feet, height 82 cm width 102 cm depth 45 cm
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Prince of Wales Investiture chair, c. 1969, vermillion stained beech, the back with gilded Prince of Wales feathers, height 78 cm. Provenance: The chair was designed by the Earl of Snowdon for the Prince of Wales' Investiture in July 1969 at Carnavon Castle, 4600 chairs were made
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English Renaissance style oak blanket chest, the front carved with a classical scene, on carved lion paw feet, height 159 cm with 139 cm depth 49 cm
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Mahogany ottoman, the rectangular seat upholstered in tobacco mohair, on turned mahogany legs, height 76 cm width 110 cm depth 44 cm. Provenance: Thomas Hamel Interiors, Sydney, 2012
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Continental Savonarola style walnut armchair, 19th century, with ladder back, height 87 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Biedermeier mahogany side table, c. 1830, the oval top above one drawer with fitted interior, on lyre shaped base flanked by two ebonised columns, height 77 cm width 71.5 cm depth 47.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Colonial cedar spice chest, probably Australian, of rectangular shape, having nine vertical rows of three drawers, height 71 cm width 52 cm depth 24 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Edwardian mahogany campaign desk, with burgundy leather fitted interior and gilt metal inkwell, height 74 cm width 56 cm depth 56 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Victorian burr wood music canterbury, the rectangular top with pierced gallery and ornate side supports, with slatted partitions and a drawer below (A/F), height 90 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Edwardian mahogany chamber pot cabinet, of fluted cylindrical form with inset white marble top, together with a a French mahogany bedside table, of demi-lune shape, having one drawer above a single door (2), height 77 cm, height 86 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney
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Regency style mahogany armchair, 19th century, the fluted armrest supports carved with acanthus leaves, on fluted tapering legs surmounted by blocked patera, covered in red and cream striped silk fabric, height 96 cm
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