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The Contents of St Aubins House, Scone — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:341
Sale Title:The Contents of St Aubins House, SconeLots with images:317
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:327
Date:8-Jul-2018
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Victorian mahogany commode chair, 19th century, with ladder back and shaped apron, height 99 cm
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Victorian mahogany dressing table mirror, shield form mirror on scrolled supports, the base with two short drawers, height 63 cm
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Victorian oak gate-leg table, 19th century, oval top with drop leaves, on carved and turned legs, height 69 cm width 116 cm depth 88 cm
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Late Victorian oak blanket chest, 19th century, raised on barley twist legs joined by stretchers, height 48 cm width 60 cm depth 38 cm
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Victorian mahogany tilt-top table, the circular top above a tripod base, height 72 cm diameter 77 cm
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Mahogany wash stand, with rectangular marble top, together with a corner wash stand with blue and white ceramic jug and basin (2), height 83 cm, 102 cm
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Oak occasional table, the circular top above four turned legs joined by stretchers, height 71 cm diameter 73 cm
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Victorian mahogany canterbury, 19th century, having three slatted partitions with carved shell and sea scrolls, above a single drawer, on castors, height 49 cm
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Two Chippendale style foot stools, 19th century, each raised on carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet (2), height 45 cm, height 42 cm
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Pair of wrought iron floor lamps, with encircling vine, on three scrolling feet, with a floral decoupage parchment shade (2), height 174 cm
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Victorian mahogany wardrobe, 19th century, having three panelled doors with amber glass knobs, enclosing shelves and drawers, raised on a plinth base, height 208 cm width 200 cm depth 62 cm
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English oak coffer, late 17th century, front panel carved and moulded with scrolling vines and fruits, raised on bun feet, height 51 cm width 73 cm depth 43 cm
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George IV mahogany carver, early 19th century, the overhanging top rail above a carved cross-rail, over scrolled arms, drop-in seat upholstered in a striped fabric, raised on sabre legs, retains British antique Dealer Association label, restored, height 87 cm
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Oak drop side sewing table, three drawers with brass horse shoe pulls, together with a mahogany drop side occasional table (2), height 80 cm, 62 cm
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Two Victorian papier mache trays, oval with floral inlaid and painted decoration, together with a Victorian wooden cribbage board (3), length 32.5 cm (trays), length 33 cm
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Pair of stained wood folding towel racks, together with a turned wood folding towel rack (3), height 90 cm
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Pair of mahogany folding towel racks, (2), height 90 cm
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Victorian mahogany dressing table mirror, rectangular mirror on turned supports, height 46 cm
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Victorian parcel gilt and mahogany dressing table mirror, supports surmounted by gilded metal finials, base with three drawers, height 51 cm
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Edwardian mahogany tub chair, with string inlay decoration, height 85 cm
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Victorian ebonised plant stand, 19th century, the circular top above a column carved with acanthus leaves, on tripod base, height 108 cm
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Victorian papier mache tray on stand, 19th century, black lacquer with gilt and painted decoration, together with red tin tray on stand (2), height 55 cm, 46 cm
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Victorian mahogany chamber pot cupboard, 19th century, together a Victorian mahogany side table, retains British antique Dealer Association label (2), height 75 cm, 71 cm
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Anglo-Indian mahogany child's chair, early 19th century, carved arms and supports, with caned seat, raised on turned reeded legs, height 59 cm. Provenance: William F. Bradshaw, Woollahra
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Two Australian Colonial cedar side chairs, 19th century, each with a curved top rail, solid seat, on turned tapering legs (2), height 88 cm, 86 cm
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Three Australian Colonial cedar dining chairs, each with a curved top rail, on turned tapering legs, two with burgundy leather drop-in seats and the other with green leatherette drop-in seat (3), height 92 cm
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Two Australian mahogany wash stands, 19th century, each with a single drawer below (2), height 81 cm, 78 cm. Provenance: Binns Family, Castle Hill
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Australian cedar wardrobe, moulded cornice above two panelled doors, raised on bracket feet, height 183 cm width 137 cm depth 52 cm
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Australian cedar wardrobe, moulded cornice above two panelled doors, raised on bracket feet, height 183 cm width 137 cm depth 52 cm
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Australian Colonial cedar Grecian sofa, the comb-back carved with leaves and scrolls, over ogee moulded scrolled arms, raised on turned feet, with golden velvet upholstery, height 95 cm width 230 cm depth 65 cm
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Set of ten Regency mahogany chairs, c. 1820, comprising eight dining chairs and two carvers, each with curved rectangular top rail with ebony string inlay above carved cross-rail, over burgundy leather seat, raised on two turned and reeded front legs and two back sabre legs (10), height 86 cm
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Scottish William IV mahogany three pedestal dining table, c. 1820, each section supported by a turned column on four cabriole legs terminating in scrolled dolphin heads, with one end leaf extension, height 76 cm width 330 cm depth 104 cm
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John Broadwood & Sons, London, grand piano forte, no. 500, c. 1832, with ivory and ebony sharps, the mahogany case with brass inlaid decoration and carved scrolling leaves, on lobed baluster legs, makers plate engraved 'Makers to their Majesties and the Princesses, great Pulteney Street, golden square, height 90 cm width 114 cm depth 216 cm. Provenance: William F. Bradshaw, Woollahra, 3 June 1988
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Victorian mahogany mirror back double pedestal sideboard, 19th century, the shaped mirror back surmounted by a central crest finely carved with a basket of fruits, the rounded rectangular top above a single frieze drawer, the pedestals with carved supports and panelled doors enclosing drawers and cellarette, on plinth bases, height 250 cm width 266 cm depth 75 cm. Provenance: The sideboard was part of the original furnishings of Danmark, Point Piper, when purchased by W.J. Smith in 1926. This sideboard…
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Queen Anne fruitwood side table, 18th century, the rectangular top above a single drawer, raised on four cabriole legs, height 74 cm width 76 cm depth 49 cm
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Georgian mahogany tea table, late 18th century, with back pull-out leg and fold over leaf, height 71 cm width 76 cm depth 76 cm (extended)
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Two Regency mahogany carvers, early 19th century, each with curved panelled top rail above a carved cross-rail, over scrolled arms, green leatherette seat, on turned and reeded legs (2), height 87 cm
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Set of six George IV rosewood dining chairs, c. 1820, the curved panelled top rail above two horizontal splats filled with hare bells, above a drop-in seat, on turned tapering legs carved with acanthus leaves (6), height 83 cm
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William IV rosewood veneered wine table, 19th century, the twelve sided top above a carved apron, supported by a faceted column raised on a tripod base with bun feet, height 73 cm
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Neo classical style giltwood floor lamp, early 20th century, barley twist column carved with acanthus leaves, raised on circular base with three bun feet, with floral parchment shade, height 182 cm (incl. Shade)
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William and Mary style mahogany dressing table, manufactured by DeGroot for the Smith family, central drawer flanked by pair of short drawers, scalloped knee hole, raised on turned legs terminating in ball feet, height 78 cm depth 57 cm length 137 cm
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Queen Anne oak low boy, 18th century, the rectangular top above three drawers with brass pulls and a shaped apron, on cabriole legs, height 77 cm width 106 cm depth 57 cm
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George II giltwood wall mirror, 18th century, the moulded frame carved with a scrolling pediment and centred by a shell, above an apron with pierced fan ornament and carved foliage, 92 x 51 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Quinney's of Chester, 22 August 1950
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Flemish two door oak armoire, 17th century, the panelled doors having elongated pierced brass escutcheons, panelled sides, height 193 cm depth 61 cm width 137 cm
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William and Mary oak chest of drawers, 18th century, the rectangular top above four panelled drawers with moulded geometric design, on bun feet, the metalwork later, height 89 cm width 97 cm depth 57 cm
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Regency mahogany four poster bed, height 238 cm width 196 cm depth 122 cm
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Georgian oak chest on chest, the upper section with a dentil block frieze above two short drawers and three graduated long drawers below, all with mahogany cross banding, the bottom section having three long drawers with brass loop pulls, on bracket feet, height 182 cm width 94 cm depth 44 cm
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Charles II oak high-back chair, 18th century, brocade upholstered rectangular high back and seat, raised on turned legs joined by cross stretchers, height 117 cm
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Gothic revival mahogany and oak bookcase, early 19th century, possibly Norwegian, the pediment with tracery above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with two long drawers with brass pulls escutcheons, on carved square section legs, height 210 cm width 143 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: The bookcase was part of the original furnishings of Danmark, Point Piper, when purchased by W.J. Smith in 1926. This bookcase was transferred to St. Aubins in 1936
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Early Georgian fall front desk, 18th century, fall front enclosing writing surface above a long drawer and a knee hole door, raised on bracket feet, height 95 cm width 71 cm depth 41 cm
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William and Mary oak writing table, 18th century, the rectangular top above a long drawer, raised on turned legs joined by 'X' shaped stretchers, height 69 cm width 92 cm depth 59 cm
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Regency flame mahogany secretary bookcase, late 18th / early 19th century, the pyramidal pediment above two glazed doors, interior with three moveable shelves, the pull out desk with fitted interior, carved wood pulls, two cupboard doors below, height 208 cm width 110 cm depth 52 cm
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William IV burr walnut veneer desk, 19th century, rectangular top with string inlay, above three drawers with brass pulls, on cabriole legs, height 77 cm width 76 cm depth 48 cm
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George III flame mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase, late 18th / early 19th century, the moulded cornice above four astragal glazed doors, the lower section with a fitted writing drawer with a pair of doors below, flanked by two drawers and two doors, height 246 cm width 233 cm depth 57 cm
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William IV burr walnut library table, the rectangular top above a shaped frieze with two short drawers, raised on pierced and leaf carved end supports with a turned stretcher, on scroll feet, height 75 cm width 152 cm depth 65 cm
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Spanish carved oak coffer, 17th century, the rectangular lift top with moulded edge, wrought iron latch and hinges, the façade with carved with a geometric pattern and floral spandrels, scalloped edge, height 75 cm width 118 cm depth 54 cm
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Irish mahogany drop side table, late 18th/ early 19th century, rectangular top, raised on square section legs, height 72 cm width 145 cm depth 93 cm
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Georgian oak and mahogany corner cupboard, the moulded cornice with ebony string inlay, two glazed doors below, white painted interior with two moveable shelves and two-panelled cupboard doors below, height 193 cm width 100 cm depth 64 cm
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Gothic revival oak wall mantel, 19th century, the moulded rectangular pediment above five panels carved with architectural features, length 150 cm
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Overmantel giltwood mirror, 19th century, the oval plate within a moulded frame, surmounted by a crest carved with ribbon and flowers, 210 x 142 cm. Provenance: The mirror was part of the original furnishings of Danmark, Point Piper, when purchased by W.J. Smith in 1926. This mirror was transferred to St. Aubins in 1936
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Pair of William IV patinated bronze oil lamps, 19th century, each in the form of a boar-headed rhyton, reservoir with leaf-cast decoration centred with a berried finial within a gadrooned border, now electrified (2), height 35 cm
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John Walker, Princess Street Leicester square, London, mahogany Railway clock, 19th century, fusee movement, white painted dial with Roman numerals, with pendulum and key, height 64 cm
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Thomas Harris, Canterbury, mahogany and brass inlaid bracket clock, 19th century, fusee movement with chime, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, surmounted by a brass urn finial, with pendulum and key, height 66 cm
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Pair of Italian polychrome-painted and parcel-gilt blackamoor candle holders, 19th century, each figure holding a torch and standing on a plinth base (2), height 87 cm
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Bakewell Bros., rare terracotta bust of Captain James Cook, resting on cylindrical terracotta pedestal base (2), height 97 cm (bust), height 93 cm (pedestal). Provenance: One of three known to exist in the world. Originally placed in the garden at St Aubins house by the original owner, the Bakewell Family in 1896
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Italian carved fruitwood figure of the Infant Christ, 18th / 19th century, standing with his right hand raised in blessing, traces of polychrome decoration, height 45 cm. Provenance: folio fine Art, London, 1968
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Pair of Italian giltwood altar candlesticks, on triform bases (2), height 71 cm
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Pair of Florentine giltwood wall brackets, 19th century, each with a moulded serpentine shelf on a carved foliate support (2), height 37 cm width 30 cm
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Pair of Louis XV style brass candlesticks, 19th century, with detachable nozzles, fluted tapering stem above a spreading base with beaded decoration (2), height 28 cm
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The Waterbury Clock Company, American oak and veneer clock, 19th century, eight day movement, case of rectangular shape with a painted glass door depicting a scene titled Washington rock, N. J, white dial with Roman numerals and hand painted floral decoration, height 45 cm. Provenance: Gifted by William F. Bradshaw, Woollahra, c. 1980
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Italian silvered and carved wooden fragment of cherubs and flowers, 18th century, converted into a wall hanging jardiniere, height 27 cm
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Regency giltwood mirror, 19th century, in the Greek revival style, the rectangular plate within an architectural moulded frame, 73 x 56 cm
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Pair of Victorian six branch gilt brass wall sconces, (2), height 33 cm length 46 cm
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Empire crystal drop chandelier, of basket form, with gilded brass mounts, height 120 cm
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William and Mary silver gesso wall mirror, 18th century, the arched rectangular plate in two sections with etched decoration, within a moulded frame carved with leaf ornamentation, late plate, 110 x 48.5 cm. Provenance: Acquired from Robinson & cannon of Thurlow place, London, 9 September 1950
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Gilded metal three branch candelabra, electrified, height 63 cm
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Corinthian column bronze table lamp, early 20th century, verdigris finish, with circular silver foil shade, height 88 cm
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Large Persian carpet, all over floral motif with central medallion in shades of blue, red, pink and cream, signed, 505 x 375 cm
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Persian carpet, all over floral motif in shades of blue, cream and red, 269 x 340 cm. Provenance: The carpet was part of the original furnishings of Danmark, Point Piper, when purchased by W.J. Smith in 1936. This carpet was transferred to St. Aubin in 1956
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Two Afghan carpets, all over geometric design in shades of cream, brown and yellow, together with a Chinese rug (A/F) (3), 200 x 115 cm
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Large Turkish carpet, all over geometric design in shades of pale blue, burgundy and cream, approx. 310 x 500 cm
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Three Persian carpets, all over geometric design in shades of blue, red and cream (A/F) (3), approx. 177 x 105 cm
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Seven painted wood side chairs, with circular seats (7), height 77 cm. Provenance: originally used in the 'Men's dining room
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English oak milking stool, 18th century, stretched leg, together with an early 20th century milking stool (2), height 47 cm, 44 cm
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Georgian mahogany easy chair, with cane seat and back, raised on Queen Anne pad feet, height 88 cm
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Gilded brass wall mirror, late 19th century, of circular shape, diameter 34 cm
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American Chippendale style mahogany secretary bookcase, mid-20th century, having a moulded cornice above two glazed doors, fall front with fitted interior. Three long graduated drawers below, brass loop pulls, raised on ogee feet, height 202 cm width 75 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: Purchased by Lady McMullin in the United States
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Six small Oriental carpets, all over geometric designs (A/F) (6), approx. 135 x 89 cm
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Three Oriental carpets, comprising a Persian rug and two Chinese rugs (A/F) (3), 166 x 120 cm
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Four Oriental carpets, comprising a prayer rug in shades of purple, navy blue and cream, two Turkish rugs with oval medallions in shades of red and cream, together with one other (4), 190 x 126 cm
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Persian runner, repeating floral vase motif on cream ground within a geometric border, 270 x 128 cm
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Large Aubusson style carpet, with central floral medallion in shades of black, red, yellow and cream, approx. 200 x 290 cm
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Chinese six panel embroidered screen, depicting two peacocks against a red silk ground, amongst blossoming tree branches, height 184 cm width 264 cm. Provenance: Presented to Sir Alister McMullin KCMG, President of the Senate, by the President of the Republic of China
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Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the concentric pierced ball carved with dragons in clouds, containing balls pierced with a geometric design, the stand carved with a lion and an immortal holding a peach, height 36 cm
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Japanese cloisonne vase, possibly by Ando, on silver, decorated with birds and blossoming flowers, with impressed cross mark to underside, height 19 cm. Provenance: Presented to Sir Alister McMullin KcmG, President of the Senate, during a state visit by Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi of Japan, December 1957
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Seto ware sake bottle, 18th century, short tapered neck and trumpet shaped mouth, applied overall in a green glaze with golden flecks, height 20.5 cm. Provenance: From David Jones Art gallery, Sydney, 22 June 1970
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Vietnamese lacquered wooden wall panel, red with gilt bamboo decoration, inscribed 'To the president of the Senate from the president of the Vietnamese National assembly, 133 x 40 cm. Provenance: Presented to Sir Alister McMullin KcmG, President of the Senate, during a state visit by the President of Vietnam
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Large Korean urn, with eight lugs to shoulders, decorated with low relief dragons, one lug missing, height 74 cm
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Indian ivory table lamp, carved with a continuous hunting scene, together with eight carved ivory elephants and two carved wooden elephants (11), height 21 cm (lamp)
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Thai silver covered bowl on stand, chased and engraved with foliage, stand missing screw, height 26 cm weight 1216 grams. Provenance: Presented to Sir Alister McMullin KcmG, President of the Senate, during a state visit from King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
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