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Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:198
Sale Title:Fine Furniture & Decorative ArtsLots with images:191
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:133
Date:18-May-2009
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A fine 19th century Australian 'Exhibition' specimen wood and tilt top centre table, Tasmania, Circa 1880, the oval top with a central leaf marquetry medallion within a parquetry spiral circular decoration and further flower head border all of native Australian timbers including huon pine, musk, cedar, blackwood, banksia and she oak, on a baluster support and four stylised cabriole legs with inlaid decoration, 105 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 76 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's, Australian Colonial Furniture,…
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A 19th century Australian rose mahogany and cedar four poster bed, Circa 1840, with a moulded full tester canopy (un-illustrated), four posts, the front two of tapering turned form with spiral twisted reeded decoration, the rear two are similarly turned but undecorated as they would have been concealed by the curtains, the curved headboard with applied scroll decoration, raised on tapering turned legs with castors, with original bolts, lacking one cover panel to head board leg, with five later slats,…
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An early 19th century Australian full cedar pembroke table, circa 1820, the rectangular top with moulded edges and drop leaves above a single drawer, supported on a ring turned column and raised on a platform base with four out swept legs and brass castors, re-finished. Width 113 cm. Depth 103 cm. Height 76 cm
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An early 20th century cedar commemorative table, relating to Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911 - 1914), the circular top with a cross-banded decoration, the edge carved with acorn leaves and acorns and two shields each with an igloo above a three mast ship (the Aurora), raised on an associated turned column and quatreform base, 58 cm dia, 65 cm high, Note: Douglas Mawson (1882 - 1958) was a geologist who was among the first scientists to explore the continent of Antarctica. British…
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A highly important early Colonial Australian cedar longcase clock by James Oatley, Sydney 1820, the dial inscribed 'Oatley Sydney 1820', the hood with a swan neck pediment over a circular casuarina veneered door, flanked by freestanding twisted reeded columns, the trunk with a casuarina and panel within a pine stringing above a long door with a double curve to the top flanked by matching quarter columns on a square base with bracket feet to the front and sides, the 12 inch silvered copper dial with Roman…
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A 19th century Australian rose mahogany and cedar four poster, with a moulded full tester canopy (un-illustrated), four posts, the front two of tapering turned form with spiral twisted reeded decoration, the rear two are similarly turned but undecorated as they would have been concealed by the curtains, the head board and foot board both carved with scrolls and stylised flower and fan motifs, raised on turned feet, lacking slats and bolt covers, 215 cm long, 169 cm wide, 217 cm high
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An early Colonial cedar and beefwood bow fronted sideboard, the bowfronted fiddleback cedar top with later beefwood (casuarina) cross-banding, above a central drawer and arch, with two short drawers to one side and one deep drawer to the other, all veneered with beefwood cross-banded panels with pine stringing, later brass lion mask handles, raised on square tapering legs, alterations and refinished, 180 cm wide, 64 cm deep, 101 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Construction: This sideboard…
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An Australian trophy vase, by Fischer of Geelong, Circa 1880, the circular section bowl-shaped body on a knopped stem with spreading moulded circular foot, the shoulders and upper body moulded and rising to a neck with everted rim either side of which a leaf/foliate bracket connected to the shoulders and neck and linked to each other by leaf/foliate work, the body applied either side with a ram's head on a shield, engraved to the foot, neck and body, the latter with two cartouches with erased inscriptions,…
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A Hardy Brothers silver plate centrepiece, Circa 1911, the oval pierced stand raised on scrolling legs with foliate feet with two scrolled and acanthus leaf decorated arms holding removable pierced baskets, with a larger central basket, the central panel engraved 'Presented to / Alfred Saunders, Esq. J.P. / as a mark of esteem / by his employees / of / 815 George St, Sydney / 24.6.11' and with 'As' monogram to verso, marked Hardy Bros Sydney & Brisbane 1605 to underside of stretcher, 68 cm wide, 33 cm deep…
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An Australian emu paperweight, by Drummond of Melbourne, cast from Australian silver, realistically modelled and on an oval base, marked underneath 'Drummond', Melbourne', 'Pure Australian' and 'Silver', 65gm, 3.5 cm high
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An interesting Tasmanian souvenir rattle confection by Golding, early 20th century, the terminal modelled as a map of Tasmania and inscribed 'Tasmania' and 'Hobart', resting on a ball on a moulded collar above a plain rod stem terminating in a matching collar with, in series, three rings of various sizes, a pierced motif, an amber coloured ball and a stylised figure, arguably a teddy bear, 16gm, 18 cm long
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A Grace Seccombe dish 'Seven Little Australians', Circa 1935, inscribed Grace Seccombe to base, minor restoration, 14 cm wide, Reference: For a similar example see 'Australian Art Pottery 1900-1950', Casuarina Press, p. 330, pl.438.
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A George II mahogany drop leaf dining table, the rectangular hinged top with rounded corners above a plain frieze with a single drawer to one end, raised on elegant cabriole legs with claw and ball feet and brass castors. Width 136 cm. Depth 98 cm. Height 74 cm
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A George III mahogany armchair, the curved top rail above a pierced splat, shaped arms with scrolled ends on curved supports over a drop in seat and raised on reeded square legs joined by a H-stretcher, legs reduced
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a brushing slide and four long graduated drawers flanked by reeded canted corners, raised on bracket feet. Width 86 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 82 cm
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A George III oak and rosewood banded longcase clock, by George Weaver, Droitwich, the broken pediment top surmounted with brass finials above a pair of turned columns, a short rosewood cross-banded door flanked by reeded half columns, over a square base on a plinth base, the painted dial with Roman numerals and an 8 day verge movement striking on the hour on a bell, back of plate stamped Flanemore & Son, 50.5 cm wide, 25 cm deep, 210 cm high
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A George III mahogany chest on chest, the stepped dentil moulded cornice with egg and dart decoration above two short and three long graduated drawers flanked by blind fretwork canted corners above a brushing slide and three further graduated drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet, 115 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 183 cm high
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A George III mahogany chest on chest, in the Chippendale taste, the dentil moulded cornice above a blind fretwork carved frieze above three short and three long graduated drawers, flanked by canted corners with blind fretwork decoration, the lower section with brushing slide and three long graduated drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet, 113.5 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 191 cm high
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A George III fiddle back mahogany toilet mirror, of Sheraton design, circa 1790, 37.5 cm wide, 19 cm deep, 48 cm high
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers, of small proportions, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a brushing slide and three long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 73 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 79 cm high
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A Regency mahogany cheval mirror, the large rectangular plate within a plain moulded frame, held by conforming reeded scrolling supports with brass candle holders, joined by a ring turned stretcher and raised on out swept reeded and scrolled legs terminating in brass castors and joined by a further two conforming stretchers, 89 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 185.5 cm high
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A Regency mahogany breakfast table, the rectangular hinged top with rounded corners on a bulbous turned column and four reeded out swept legs with scrolled feet. Width 122 cm. Depth 95 cm. Height 73 cm
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An early 19th century inlaid mahogany longcase clock, T. Pape, Rothbury, the hood with arched top and pierced crest with brass finials flanked by column over a long arched door over a box base with shaped apron and bracket feet, the 11 inch painted arched dial, some re-painting with Roman numerals, the 8 day movement with anchor escapement and bell striking the hour, with subsidiary dial for seconds and date. Width 48 cm. Depth 22 cm. Height 223 cm
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A late George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1800, the rectangular bow fronted top with satinwood strung edge above a short line inlaid frieze above four graduated long drawers above a shaped apron with lozenge inlaid border and out swept feet. Width 92 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 92 cm
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A Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the rectangular bowed top with a satinwood and ebony strung edge above two short and three long graduated drawers, above a shaped apron and outswept bracket feet, 109.5 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 107 cm high
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An early 19th century giltwood and marble topped console table, in the Robert Adam taste, the demi lune white marble top with a painted border of scrolling vines, bell flowers and urns, raised on four legs joined by a pierced stretcher, gilding refreshed, marble restored, 153 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 93 cm high
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A late Regency giltwood and composition overmantel mirror, the mirror panel in three sections flanked by columns and surmounted by a carved frieze with a Neo-classical scene of warriors being drawn on a chariot by six lions and heralded by angels, with a moulded cornice with ball decoration, 131 cm wide, 87 cm high
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A Regency mahogany cheval mirror, the rectangular plate supported by turned columns, raised on a platform base with large out swept legs terminating in brass castors, 75 cm wide, 76 cm deep, 145 cm high
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A fine Regency rosewood and brass inlaid sofa table, circa 1820, the rectangular top with hinged drop leaves to either end and bead moulded edge above a panelled frieze with two short drawers, on a tapering column with acanthus leaf decoration, supported on a concave quatreform platform and four acanthus leaf and brass inlaid legs, terminating in brass lion's paw castors. Width 95.5 cm. Depth 65 cm. Height 76 cm
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A large George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of geometrical glazed doors enclosing six short shelves, above a secretaire drawer enclosing pigeon holes and drawers, above three long graduated drawers flanked by moulded pilasters, raised on later bun feet. Width 150 cm. Depth 61.5 cm. Height 256 cm
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An early 19th century Scottish mahogany longcase clock, the hood with arched door and foliated carved crest over a long arched door flanked by diagonal reeded panels over a cross-banded and beaded panelled base, raised on turned bun feet, the 12 inch arched painted dial with a female figure in a landscape and floral spandrels, with Roman numerals, with an 8 day movement with anchor escapement and bell striking the hour with subsidiary dials for second and date, the dial inscribed 'Young' 'No Shields', with…
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A set of ten William IV mahogany and leather upholstered dining chairs, including an armchair, the curved over hanging top rail above a back rail with acanthus leaf decoration over an overstuffed seat, raised on ring turned and lobbed tapering legs, (10)
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A pair of William IV mahogany hall chairs, the shaped back with scrolled moulding and central cartouche above a panel seat with scroll decorated rail, raised on lobbed and turned tapering legs (2)
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A fine set of eight Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs, English, second quarter of 19th century, the shaped top rail with acanthus leaf decoration and over scrolled ends above scrolling pierced splats and moulded shoe, above needlepoint covered drop-in seats, raised on slender cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees and claw and ball feet (8)
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A good early Victorian mahogany extension dining table with three leaves, in the Chippendale taste, the rectangular top with gadrooned edge above a plain frieze with ribbon and flower head edge, raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet, the leaves of varying sizes, the winding mechanism with a plaque with the Royal coat of arms, Sam Hawkins, York No. 2 John St, Kingslandne, London. Length 317 cm (extended). Depth 124 cm. Height 76 cm. Provenance: Purchased by the vendor's family…
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A large Victorian mahogany inverted breakfront sideboard, Circa 1840, the rectangular top with gadrooned edge above two central long drawers and flanked by deep drawers, one formerly a cellarette, decorated with carved bell flowers above a carved edge and raised on elegant cabriole legs with acanthus leaf knees and claw and ball feet, 210 cm wide, 71 cm deep, 93 cm high. Provenance: Purchased by the vendor's family from Jr Lawson's sale of the contents of Sir Samuel Horden's 'Babworth House' in October…
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A pair of Victorian gilt metal, marble and crystal glass cornucopia vases, the rectangular verde antico marble plinth raised on scrolling acanthus leaf feet and surmounted by a moulded glass cornucopia shaped vase. Height 22.5 cm (2)
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A pair of Victorian burr walnut bedside chests, the rectangular top with a carved moulded edge above five graduated drawers, raised on a plinth base with egg and dart decoration, 43 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 86 cm high (2)
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A Victorian mahogany and upholstered sofa, Circa 1845, the curved back with central shell and foliate scrolled decoration above out scrolled arms carved with acanthus leaves, over a spring seat, above a foliate C-scrolled carved front rail and raised on out swept legs carved with bunches of grapes, on castors, 240 cm wide
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs together with four later reproductions, the curved back with central stretcher with flower head decoration above an overstuffed seat, raised on ring turned tapering legs (10)
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A good large Victorian mahogany extension dining table with four extra leaves, the rectangular top with rounded ends and double moulded edge above a plain frieze and raised on four large bulbous carved tapering legs terminating in white ceramic castors, 280 cm fully extended, 148.5 cm deep, 77 cm high
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A pair of walnut and upholstered fauteuils, French, late 17th century, the rectangular padded back with serpentine top above down swept arms with acanthus leaf carved decoration on turned supports, over a sprung seat and raised on knob and baluster turned legs with a single front stretcher and joined by a H-stretcher, (2)
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An important early 17th century Italian walnut and gilt centre table, the circular top with thumb moulded edge above a foliate scrolled triform support with lion's feet and gilded decoration, raised on a triform platform base, 107 cm diameter, 77 cm high
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A fine carved giltwood and polychrome decorated bust of a bishop, Italian, late 17th century, of over life size proportion, in traditional attire with gilded mitre and gown, 50 cm wide, 29 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A Kashan rug, central Persia, late 19th century, with central star-shaped medallion on a botch-decorated cobalt field within multiple stylised floral borders, 205 cm long, 125 cm wide
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A Jacobean carved oak two tier side table, English, Circa 1620, the rectangular top above a thumb carved and scrolled frieze above four conforming fluted baluster shaped legs joined by a platform base and raised on square feet, 119 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 87 cm high
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A provincial George III oak octagonal topped wine table, English, circa 1770, the octagonal top with a cock beaded edge above a turned column, raised on three down swept scrolled feet, 35.5 cm diameter. 71.5 cm high
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A pair of late 18th / early 19th century Italian carved and parcel gilt altar candl
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A late 18th century Flemish yew wood, oak and beech octagonal topped wine table, the octagonal yew wood top with an oak moulded edge above a turned column on an octagonal base with three down swept scrolled feet, 39 cm dia, 68 cm high
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An Empire gilt bronze and green painted twelve light chandelier, French, Circa 1820, the central circular bowl decorated with applied gilt bronze acanthus leaf mounts and four branches issuing three scrolled cornucopia arms (one damaged), with four scroll cast chains joining an acanthus leaf design rose, 60 cm dia, 94 cm high
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An Australian art glass vase, signed and dated 2001, of purple colour with lattice decoration, 56 cm high
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A late 19th century steel and brass fire grate, in the Adams taste, of serpentine form with pierced front and applied patera and surmounted with urn finials, raised on square tapering legs, Unillustrated
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A fine Louis XIV, circassian walnut and inlaid side table, French, the rectangular top with a thick boxwood line inlay above a single long drawer with a continuous scrolling vine inlay above a single long drawer with a continuous scrolling vine inlay within a boxwood line inlaid border, flanked by stylised inlaid rosettes and with continuing vine inlay to the sides, above four highly ring turned legs joined by a moulded stretcher and raised on bun feet, 136 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A good Italian 17th century walnut credenza, of neo-classical design, the rectangular top above a stepped moulded cornice and a single cupboard door with a raised panel and central bronze cherub mount, enclosing a single shelf and flanked by a pair of stop fluted pilasters with ionic capitals, raised on a stepped plinth base, 115 cm wide, 35 cm deep, 111 cm high
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A late 19th century steel and iron fire grate, in the Adam taste, of serpentine form with pierced front and applied patera and surmounted with urn finials, raised on square tapering legs, 82 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 83 cm high
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An important Louis XV period kingwood and marble topped serpentine commode, French, by Frantois Fleury, the shaped rouge Royal marble top with moulded edge above two concaved single drawers and a central secret drawer above a convex long drawer and a further long drawer divided by inlaid brass strips and raised on bracket feet, the whole decorated with cross-banded veneers and gilt bronze mounts and handles, stamped F.F, 130 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 92 cm high
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A Louis XV style gilt wood and composition overmantel mirror, French, the rectangular plate with shaped top within a beaded and foliate scroll carved frame surmounted by an arched top with a central female mask within a stylised scallop shell, 120 cm wide, 202 cm high
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A fine early 19th century Dutch sixteen light brass chandelier, the multi-baluster shaft issuing two tiers each with eight scrolling branches with circular drip pans and turned nozzles, with original handle finial, together with a six metre chain, electronic pulley mechanism available.
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A late 18th century Italian specimen marble top centre table, the circular top with a stylised circular floral centre of radiating petals in alternating coloured marbles within a further radiating stylised petal border and a dark green serpentine edge, supported on an unpolished white marble plinth in the form of an urn decorated with a double laurel leaf swag and raised on a square plinth, 122 cm dia, 80 cm high
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A set of eight Louis XV style stained beech and upholstered dining chairs, Italian, 20th century, the rectangular padded back with a serpentine top above overstuffed seats and raised on cabriole legs (8)
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An early 19th century French chestnut farm house table, the panelled top with morticed ends above a plain rail and a single later drawer to one end, raised on four square legs joined by an H-stretcher, legs re-blocked at base, 205.5 cm wide. Depth 78 cm. Height 77 cm
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A George III oak dresser base, of small proportion, the rectangular top above three drawers and a shaped apron, above three turned columns and a panelled pan shelf, raised on block feet, handles replaced, 126 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A terracotta drinking vessel, in the pre-Colombian style with a figural handle, restorations, 15 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 39 cm high
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A stone carving of a deity, possibly Vishnu, 19th century, possibly Indian, of typical pose, mounted on a travertine plinth, the figure 25 cm wide, 15 cm deep, 33 cm high, total height 65 cm high
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A fine George II north country oak and burr oak dresser base, English, the rectangular burr oak plank top with overhanging rounded edge above three deep drawers, raised on tapering cabriole legs with pad feet, 198 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 80 cm high
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An early 19th century French Radiata pine baby bath, of oval form, coppered and bounded with iron strips, 90 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 17 cm high
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A 19th century Dutch brass six light chandelier, the multi-baluster shaft issuing six scrolling branches with circular drip trays and nozzles, surmounted by a winged eagle with a Crown, 64 cm dia. Height 70 cm
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A collection of early 20th century gilt bronze wall appliques, in the rococo style, including four twin light right sided appliques, four single wall appliques and a pair of gilt bronze curtain tie backs (10)
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A large fruitwood kitchen island, contemporary, the rectangular top with inlaid chopping area above four short drawers, three further drawers, three cupboard doors and three drawers to one side and a similar formation to the other, each section divided by applied half columns and raised on bun feet. Width 212 cm. Depth 102 cm. Height 92 cm
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A Regence period giltwood mirror, French, Circa 1720, the rectangular plate within a foliate and scroll carved frame with eight marginal mirror panels surmounted by an elaborately carved pediment consisting of open scroll foliage, with a scallop shell and double putti crest under a hooded canopy, 83 cm wide, 163 cm high. Provenance: Robert Haynes, David Jones Gallery.
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A late 17th century Spanish carved chestnut serving table, the rectangular single plank top above two rustically carved drawers, raised on four square legs joined by stretchers, raised on later bun feet. Width 197 cm. Depth 62 cm. Height 75 cm
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A good George III oak dresser base, English, Circa 1770, the rectangular top with moulded edge above two drawers with cock-beaded edge, raised on square legs, the front with chamfered internal edge, with original brass escutcheon and handles, 151 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 86 cm high
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An early 20th century Chinese red lacquer plate, decorated with a cormorant standing on the branch of a tree, 39 cm dia
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A late 18th century South American carved wood and part polychrome decorated figure of a saint, Ecuador, depicted standing with exposed legs and tunic form body carved to shoulder joints, the lower section of both arms removed, painting worn, carved from a single block, old restoration, 103 cm high
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An early 18th century Florentine carved wood and part polychrome decorated figure of a kneeling angel, Italian, first quarter of 18th century, depicted kneeling in a praying pose with some original polychrome decorations, on a contemporary stone base, the figure 48 cm high
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A George III provincial oak and elm armchair, in the Hepplewhite taste, the arched top rail above a pierced vase splat, curved arms on shaped supports above a panelled seat and raised on square tapering legs joined by a H-stretcher, back legs re-tipped
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A Louis XIV period oak centre table, French, early 18th century, the rectangular panelled top with moulded edge above a single recessed panelled drawer with conforming false drawer to the back, raised on four knopped and ring turned legs joined by a cross-stretcher, raised on bun feet. Width 116 cm. Depth 75.5 cm. Height 76 cm
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A large Continental 'Baronial' oak commode, 18th century, the panelled top above three long drawers all with raised geometric panelled decoration, with fluted pilasters to either side and raised panelled sides, on square feet, 176 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 108 cm high
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A Louis XV style wrought iron and cut glass chandelier, 20th century, the central hollow glass stem issuing eight scrolling arms each with facetted drops and moulded glass drip pans, unwired, 68 cm high
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A Spanish Colonial carved limewood and polychrome decorated Santos figure of Saint Francis, 17th / 18th century, depicted in traditional dress, lacking the lower section of both arms, some evidence of original polychrome decoration, carved from a single piece of timber, 61 cm high
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A Flemish style ebonised and pressed brass marginal mirror, with applied pressed brass over ebonised ripple moulded edging and further brass decoration enclosing bevelled mirror plate, 110 cm wide, 122 cm high
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A Louis XV period fruitwood serpentine commode, French, circa 1760, the green and white veined marble top with step moulded edge above three long drawers with moulded panels and gilt bronze handles above a scroll carved apron, raised on cabriole legs, 122 cm wide, 70 cm deep, 88 cm high
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A fine provincial cherrywood armoire, French, late 18th century, the arched moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors with chevron panels and brass mounts enclosing hanging space and a shelf with two drawers below above a shaped apron with moulded edge, raised on short cabriole legs. Width 143 cm. Depth 67 cm. Height 244 cm
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A fine large Louis XVI period walnut armoire, French, Circa 1780, the arched cornice with concave moulding above a pair of multi panel doors enclosing hanging space and flanked by fluted pilasters, with triple moulded panels to the sides, with original double action lock and hinges, 172 cm wide, 76 cm deep, 249 cm high
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A Continental 'Baronial' walnut commode, Mid 18th century, the rectangular panelled top with a dentil moulded front edge above a single long drawer, two short and a further single long drawer all decorated with carved oval panels, raised on block feet, 144 cm wide, 73 cm deep, 100 cm high
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A late 17th century Italian carved walnut side table, in the Renaissance taste, the plank top with a thumb moulded edge above a frieze of concentric scrolling cartouches with stylised foliage containing a short drawer, supported on four turned columns and raised on a H-shaped plinth base. Width 76 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 72 cm
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A Louis XIV period walnut side table, French, last quarter of 17th century, the rectangular top with line moulded edge above a single large drawer with raised panel, supported on turned legs joined by scrolled side rails and raised on turned feet. Width 82 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 68 cm
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A large 19th century Italian gilt and composition mirror, the rectangular plate with rounded top corners within a thumb moulded with applied continuous scrolling floral design and trelliswork border, surmounted by a foliate scrolled crest with a putti seated within a shell. Width 140 cm. Height 233 cm
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A Louis XV period walnut commode, French, mid 18th century, the rectangular top with shaped front edge above three shaped long drawers each with recessed moulded panels decorated with gilt cast bronze handles and escutcheons flanked by moulded corner panels, the sides with raised arched panels, above a scroll carved apron and raised on scrolled cabriole legs, 129 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 100.5 cm high
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An early 19th century Biedermeier cherry wood veneered sofa, of architectural form with a central triangular pediment above a shaped back flanked by a pair of urns above a padded back and seat, curved arms raised on doric pilasters and raised on block feet. Width 205 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 101 cm
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An early 19th century Austrian birchroot armoire, the moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors enclosing hanging space and a long drawer, raised on moulded feet, 134 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 220 cm high
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A large pair of 20th century bronze lions, of naturalistic form, seated with jaws open, one looking to the left and the other to the right, 90 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 69 cm high (2)
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An early 18th century Italian giltwood and polychrome decorated pier mirror, the rectangular plate within an architectural frame with a pair of fluted columns supporting a broken dentil, moulded cornice and moulded stepped base, 53 cm wide, 71.5 cm high
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A Directoire period painted, gilt and part upholstered bergere, French, Circa 1795, the recessed panel back with central crest and star motifs above a padded back, out swept arms on bulbous column supports, a cushion seat with curved front rail and raised on tapering legs. Provenance: W. F. Bradshaw, Queen Street, Sydney.
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An Empire period mahogany and brass card table, French, Circa 1825, by A. Arnould, the demi lune hinged top with applied brass edge above a panelled frieze with brass mouldings, a single pull out central back leg and four further stop fluted legs, terminating in brass caps, signed 'A. Arnould' nine times to underside, 110 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A pair of late 19th century Canton famille rose vases, converted to lamps, the square tapering vases with figural scenes to two sides, with lion mask handles to either side with text above and below, mounted on giltwood bases with giltwood tops and adjustable brass twin light stand. Height 77 cm at lowest setting (2). Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Queen Street, Sydney.
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A Restauration period walnut and marble topped gueridon, French, first quarter of 19th century, the circular marble top with raised moulded edge above a plain frieze and raised on three cabriole legs, joined by a triform platform, terminating in lion's paw feet, 81m dia, 76 cm high
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A late 19th century Canton famille rose vase, converted to a lamp, the square tapering vase with individual figures to each side below text, mounted on a giltwood base with giltwood mount and adjustable twin light stand, 60 cm high at lowest setting. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Queen Street, Sydney.
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A late 17th century Spanish ebony, tortoiseshell and bone inlaid table cabinet, the rectangular recessed top above eight short drawers with moulded ebony edges, engraved bone borders and tortoiseshell centres with brass lion mask handles, the central section with an architectural door with pediment supported by a pair of caryatids standing on a raised plinth drawer, the whole within an ebonised case and raised on short bun feet. Width 71 cm. Depth 30 cm. Height 54 cm
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A 19th century French gilt bronze and white marble six light candelabra, the white marble urn issuing six stylised flowering vines with flower head nozzles supported on three curved legs with acanthus leaf decoration surmounted by Bacchanalian satyr masks joined by vine and grape swags, mounted on a triform plinth base. Height 76 cm
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