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Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:269
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:269
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:187
Date:13-Jun-2018
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Keith Murray for Wedgwood spherical vase c1930, with lathe turned bands in matt yellow glaze, printed mark to base 'KM, Wedgwood of Etruria and Barlaston, Made in England'. Height 15.5 cm
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Keith Murray for Wedgwood annular spherical vase c1930, in moonstone slip glaze, printed mark to base 'KM, Wedgwood of Etruria and Barlaston, Made in England'. Height 24 cm, diameter 21 cm
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Keith Murray for Wedgwood green beaker c1930, mark to base 'KM, Wedgwood Made in England'. Height 11 cm
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Keith Murray for Wedgwood Queensware pitcher c1942, cream glaze, printed mark to base 'KM, Wedgwood of Etruria and Barlaston, Made in England'. Height 22.5 cm
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Keith Murray for Wedgwood fruit bowl c1930, moonstone slip glaze, printed mark to base 'KM, Wedgwood of Etruria and Barlaston, Made in England'. Diameter 21.5 cm, height 10 cm
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn bowl c1950s, hand-potted, with concentric bands, diameter 24 cm
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Clarice Cliff lotus vase c1940, matt white glaze with green interior. Mark Clarice Cliff, Newport pottery England, height 13 cm high, length 22 cm, depth 17.5 cm
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Clarice Cliff Bizarre crocus coffee pot c1932, height 19 cm
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Clarice Cliff conical Bizarre bowl c1933, diameter 11.5 cm, height 5 cm
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Two Clarice Cliff Bizarre geometric plates c1928, handpainted in blue, orange, yellow and green. Diameters 25.5 cm
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Seven piece Clarice Cliff Bizarre Capri coffee set c1935, coffee pot, two conical cups & saucers, milk jug and sugar bowl, coffee pot height 20 cm
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Clarice Cliff Bridgewater orange lotus vase, 1934, ribbed, painted encircled decoration with a stylised cottage, tree and bridge landscape in orange and yellow, blue and violet. Clarice Cliff Bizarre mark to base, height 29 cm
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Clarice Cliff blue Chintz assortment c1933, coffee pot (chip), teacup, saucer and espresso cup, tallest 18.5 cm
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Clarice Cliff blue Chintz plate c1932, diameter 23 cm
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Crown Lynn unglazed swan, bisque fired, height 14 cm, length 20 cm
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Pair of tan Antiqued leather club armchairs, standing on square section wooden legs, floating cushions, bronze studs, height 98 cm, width 79 cm, depth 100 cm
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A very finely knotted Persian rug, coral coloured central field with vase ornamentation, main border blue background, also with vase decoration, kilim ends. 215 cm x 150 cm
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Industrial painted wooden and metal cabinet, 20th century, steel construction with oak drawers and plywood cupboards, original patina, length 183 cm, height 145 cm, depth 77 cm
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A vintage Underwood typewriter, Canadian, in black, with original case
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Black architect's style lamp by Superlux, working, height 60 cm
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Mario Bellini Cubo television for Brionvega (1992), made with metal and semi-transparent black acrylic which leaves the inner workings of the TV exposed, the influence of Bellini's architectural training is seen in the televisions sculptural form. Working. Complete with aluminium portable case and original packaging, width 38 cm, depth 38 cm, height 34 cm
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Three model canons, length of longest 29 cm
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GPO 312L telephone c1954, in unusual teal colour, working, height 13 cm, width 23 cm, depth 19.5 cm
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Jan sideboard by Alf Aarseth for Gustav Bahus c1960s, in rosewood, manufactured in Norway. Four cupboard doors open to shelved interior and three drawers, length 221 cm, height 82.5 cm, depth 44 cm
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A brown fur throw, 119 x 103 cm
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A modern glass table lamp, height 52 cm
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An unusual leather side table, in the shape of three leather covered suitcases, height 63 cm, width 60 cm, depth 46 cm
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A hand knotted Persian rug, orange ground. Dimensions 213 cm x 140 cm
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Mid- century coffee table, by Lane Altavista, in mahogany with dovetail detailing, length 138 cm, width 47 cm, height 37 cm
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Lullaby armchair by Enrico Pellizzoni, in black leather with chrome swivel base, height 104 cm, width 76 cm
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Pair of modernist Studio glass fish, Tallest 17.5 cm
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Josef Hartwig Bauhaus chess set for Naef, in maple, originally designed in 1924, Chequerboard 36 cm x 36 cm
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Zaha Hadid for Alessi, Italy table centre piece (2009), made in black melamine, consisting of five separate parts, which can be assembled in a number of different configurations, length 60 cm, width 30 cm, height 7 cm
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Ericsson wood wall telephone, restored exterior, set with two bells above a mouth piece, with candlestick ear piece to left side, crank handle to right side in wooden casing, height 52 cm, width 24 cm, depth 32 cm
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Two Shelley Vogue Art Deco trios c1930, geometric design. Two bone china cups, two saucers and two plate sets, yellow pattern no. 11742 (pictured), blue pattern no. 11789. Tallest height 7.5 cm
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A pair of frosted glass topped side tables, height 42 cm, width 59 cm, depth 59 cm
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Gary Nash diamond cut frosted platter in red and yellow, diameter 42 cm
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Theo Haberli dining suite c1960s, Swiss, comprising six laminated and black lacquered dining chairs and a white laminate table top with teak edging supported on a four legged pedestal base. Table Ø1,40 cm, chair height 106 cm
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Pair of Macbeth pendant lamps by Wever & Ducre, Belgium, diameter 88 cm height 30 cm, Spec:2G11 36W IP20, 230V-50Hz
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Arne Jacobsen egg chair, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, in red wool upholstery, aluminium swivel base, FH Made in Denmark' marked base. Height 106 cmm, width 88 cm, depth 70 cm
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Wooden Dentist chair c1920, height 31 cm
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Versace crystal bowl, by Rosenthal, diameter 14 cm
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Pair of Macbeth pendant lamps by Wever & Ducre, Belgium, diameter 88 cm height 30 cm, Spec:2G11 36W IP20, 230V-50Hz
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Nom*d Stencil Artwork, acrylic on canvas, 125 cm x 70 cm
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David Bowie, The Man Who Fell to earth, vintage UK quad movie poster, 1976, 75.5 cm x 100.5 cm
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Le Corbusier LC5 sofa, originally designed 1934, manufactured by Cassina, free-standing daybed with frame of chromed steel and upholstered in black leather, length 206 cm, height 70 cm, depth 73 cm
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A pair of Le Corbusier style LC2 chairs, in black leather and polished chrome, width 75 cm, depth 70 cm, height 68 cm
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Four Le Corbusier style LC1 chairs, chrome plated stainless steel frame and upholstered in natural cowhide, width 60 cm, depth 60 x 65 cm
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A Le Corbusier style 2 seater sofa, in black leather and polished chrome, length 130 cm, depth 70 cm, height 67 cm
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A Le Corbusier style 3 seater sofa, in black leather and polished chrome, length 180 cm, depth 70 cm, height 66 cm
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A large and impressive 10 point stag head, height 165 cm, width 100 cm, depth 800m
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Roy Lippincott Senate desk, in solid rimu designed for Auckland University, length 122 cm, depth 51 cm, height 76.5 cm
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A set of rimu plan drawers, brass recessed handles, Ex MOTAT, height 71 cm, width 91 cm, depth 63 cm
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An inlaid New Zealand Native Woods chess table, with gypsy bobbin turned base. C.1890. Height 72 cm, diameter 50 cm
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Attributed to William Norrie- glove box, in New Zealand native timbers, damage to base, length 28 cm, width 14.5 cm, height 11 cm
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George Baxter - the Reverend J. Waterhouse Superintending the Landing of the Missionaries At Taranaki, print dated 1844, John Leech frame, 29 cm x 40.5 cm, Surprisingly few depictions of European immigrants arriving in New Zealand exist within our Art history. This Baxter print depicts the arrival of the Rev. Charles and Mrs Creed at Taranaki. Reproduced in the Wesleyan Missionary Societies' Journal, the accompanying text described the 'seven native females in a transport of joy, anxiously carrying Mrs…
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A collection of Foy Brothers Maori portrait photographs, c1872-1886, black and white carte de visite photographic print, Pare Whakerongomai (Pare Watene), 16.5 x 10.8 cm, verso 164. Pare Whakerongomai, Hori Ngakapa Te Whanaunga, 16.8 x 10.6 cm, verso 258. Ngakapo, Te Whareuma Piako, 16.8 x 10.8 cm, verso 252. Te Whareuma Piako, Parato manaia, 16.8 x 10.7 cm, verso 253 Paroto manaia. Ringora-Te-Ao, ngati Whakane - Josiah Martin, silver gelatin DOP, 20.6 x 15.3 cm, verso another photo fern trees Hokitika…
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A photo album containing photos of the 1931 Hawkes Bay Earthquake and the Southern Cross plane, also containing various personal photographs from the period
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Te Oranga Maori Me ona Tikanga Rekareka: The Maori at home with his Pleasures and Pastimes, photographic booklet, 24 pages, published by Frank Duncan & Co Auckland, 1900, 18 cm x 23.5 cm
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A Faberge cigarette case in Karelian birch mounted in silver-gilt with a cabochon ruby Thumbpiece, Workmaster Victor Aarne (1863-1934), St Petersburg hallmark for 1899-1908, Faberge cigarette cases are among the most attractive of the objects produced by the firm and were functional items intended for everyday use. The creative use of otherwise simple materials was one of the defining qualities of Faberge's work. This example is predominantly of Karelian birch (mounted in silver gilt), a wood with a…
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A Faberge silver cigar case in the Samorodok Technique, the interior gilded, with a cabochon gemstone thumbpiece. The exterior ornamented with the initials 'TT' in gold, Workmaster Anders Johan Nevalainen (1858?1933), Moscow hallmark for 1899?1908, This case is in the distinctive samodorok technique in which the newly-cast silver was rapidly cooled, causing the highly tactile, rippled effect, dimensions length 10.5 cm, width 5.5 cm, height 1.6 cm
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A Continental European cartouche-shaped gold-mounted box of carved translucent red Jasper c1,800, of beautiful quality, the cover fluted and the bowl fluted and banded, the mounts chased. Unmarked. Hairline crack to top, the fashion for small, highly worked gold boxes reached its apogee in the 18th century. Small enough to be worn on one's person, they were often used to hold snuff, but otherwise were fashionable accessories which indicated the owner's status, good taste and wealth. This example…
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An important New Zealand native timber jewellery box by Anton Seuffert, the top inlaid with a border of geometric laid native timbers, surrounding a cartouche with fine scroll inlays and fern inlays. The sides with gothic arched cartouches displaying various native timbers. Label to the interior, with lift-out tray with scroll inlaid lids, dimensions length 32.3 cm, height 13.5 cm, depth 24.1 cm
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A set of six heavy sterling silver gilt goblets, each with polished tapered bowl supported on a thick tree trunk stem from a circular rocky outcrop foot. Height 18.5 cm, total weight 2878g
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Two heavy gauge sterling silver sugar casters, London 1777. Height 17 cm. Total weight 302g
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A heavy sterling silver punch bowl, the finely beaten body on a circular foot with lion mask ring handles. Hallmarked, London 1913. Diameter 25.5 cm, weight 1454g
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A Victorian four piece sterling silver tea and coffee Sevice, comprising tea and coffee pots with engraved facet panels and ornate scroll handles on four scroll feet. Hallmarked London 1869. Weight 2622g
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A George II sterling silver salver, formerly the Property of Lord Howe, 1747, Lord Howe (1726-1799), Admiral of the Fleet, British naval officer. His name given to islands off the coast of NSW Australia, designed with an ornate shell and scroll edge and three scroll feet, matching the later two trays. Engraved with the coat of arms of the Marquess of Sligo (see provenance). Hallmarked London 1747, maker Peter Taylor. Width 28 cm. Weight 758g
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A pair of George II sterling silver small salvers, formerly the property of Lord Howe, 1754, both with ornate scroll and shell borders on three scroll feet, the centre engraved with a crest, coat of arms and motto. Identified as Marquess of Sligo, each tray marked on the reverse with the weight in oz. And dwts. Hallmarked London 1754, maker Peter Taylor. Width 18.5 cm. Total weight 734g
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A sterling silver salver on four hoof feet, polished centre with shaped pie crust edge. Hallmarked London 1931. Width 36 cm, weight 1250g
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A sterling silver cream jug, gilded interior, gadrooned body. London 1813. Height 10 cm. Weight 204g
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An extremely rare and fine wine funnel, crested. London 1814. Weight 230g
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A sterling silver urn shaped tea caddy, height 13 cm. Weight 195g
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A sterling silver teapot, on pedestal base with gadrooned body, ash wood handle and bone finial. Crested. London 1813, maker Rebecca Ermes & Edward Barnard, height 24 cm. Weight 846g
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A three piece Continental silver plate tea and coffee service, baluster shaped with bands of anthemion and grape vine decoration. The lids surmounted with knobs on the form of swans. Mythical Beasts at the spouts. Largest pot height 29 cm
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Stuart Devlin letter opener, in original presentation box, Queen Elizabeth II cypher to blade, gilded, rippled handle. Provenance: Gifted from the Queen during the 1990 Commonwealth Games, length 23 cm. Weight 92g
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A pair of sterling silver salt cellars c1780, marks rubbed, circa 1780. Diameter 6.5 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver ewer wine jug, a tall tapering neck with fitted lid. The body engraved with panels of Roman goddesses in clouds (Three Graces), gilded interior. Hallmarked London 1861. Maker Benjamin Phillips. height 36 cm. Weight 788g
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A sterling silver coffee pot, of heavy guage, with shaped wooden handle. London 1739. Height 24.5 cm. Weight 730g
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Sterling silver Kings and Queens pattern cutlery (50 pieces), 12 dessert forks London 1853, 6 small knifes London 1979, 6 knives London 1979, 6 forks London 1979, 6 soup spoons London 1979, 2 serving spoons London 1852, 12 dessert spoons London 1852. Weight 4076g
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A sterling silver salver, standing on three scroll shaped legs foliate pie crust edge, engraved. Verso Wordley & Mayer Fecit Liverpool. Assay marks for London 1836. Diameter 26.5 cm. Weight 524g
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A sterling silver scallop shaped sugar basin, Birmingham 1905. Length 15 cm. Weight 168g
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SCOLISSE Art Deco style girl, metal, signed left, on a black marble base. height 38 cm, length 34 cm, depth 16 cm
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An Art Deco style Victoire car mascot, signed 'R Lalique' the decorative radiator cap fashioned as a stylised warriors head with streamlined hair swept behind. Length 23 cm, height 22 cm
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A Louis XV style marbled two drawer commode, bombe shaped, the drawers and sides inlaid, rococo style handles and mounts. Height 82 cm, width 84 cm, depth 47 cm
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A French gilded alarm clock by Tiffany c1930s, architectural case with broken pediment decoration. Height 9.5 cm
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Mackintosh style ladder back chair, c1910, in oak, upholstered in Liberty peacock printed fabric. height 116 cm
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A 1920s Art Deco dining extension table & 6 dining chairs (1 carver), the table in blonde maple veneer, scroll shaped legs, the top with anthemion carving at carving at each corner. Fully extended 214 cm long, width 99 cm, height 77 cm
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Two Frank Martin coloured etchings, signed, editions of 15/100. Dimensions 37 x 54 cm
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Two framed Charles Rennie Mackintosh architectural prints, the Hillhouse Helensburgh and Windyhill Kilmacolm. Produced using Mackintosh's original drawings, black line illustration printed on a textured ivory paper. As well as a brief architectural description by the architectural Heritage, Randak design Consultants, 1990, 50 cm x 61 cm each
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Lilian Snelling, suite of 19 hand coloured botanical lithographs C.1930, signed bottom left, 25.3 cm x 15.7 cm (each)
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Handmade Venetian mask
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A Victorian music canterbury c1870, in inlaid walnut, the top with brass gallery rail, supported by fretworked brackets, single glass door to base, height 104 cm, width 610 cm, depth 40 cm
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A set of 9 Tiffany Studios tiles c1910, favrile glass, some marked 'Patent applied for', 6 measuring 100 x 10 cm, 3 measuring 7.5 x 7.5 cm
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William de Morgan tile, 25 cm x 25 cm
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A brassed hammered Art Nouveau teapot, wooden handle, 20 cm
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An early-20th century burgundy leather club chair, height 90 cm, width 850m, depth 90 cm
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A Victorian davenport in walnut, with domed top box to top, height 85 cm, width 53 cm, depth 54 cm
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Boudoir clock, Swiss 8 day movement c1920, red enamel dial with a raised chapter ring with black numerals on a gilt ground. The centre decorated with raised enamel work depicting two putti resting on a cloud with doves. Signed 'Richay' stamped 'Chevron a la Emeraude, nice- Lausanne'. Attached ribbon for hanging, complete with fitted leather base and wall bracket, length 13.3 cm, width 12.3 cm
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A Louis XV walnut framed open armchair, floral carved top and seat rails, height 92 cm
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