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Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:297
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:297
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:141
Date:5-Dec-2018
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A prayer rug, mustard and coral coloured ground. Overall geometric pattern, 140 cm x 94 cm
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A Qashqai Kilim carpet, Three-diamond shaped medallions on a teal blue ground, 156 cm x 103 cm
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An Afghan rug with blue Mosque design, three unusual central windows depicting the blue Mosque of Mazar-i-Sharif on mustard coloured ground. Red and indigo traditional border, 140 cm x 96 cm
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A Baluch Kilim carpet, Madder coloured ground with strips of diagonal design, 144 cm x 82 cm
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A Pakistani carpet, impressive Turkmen style with overall elephant foot pattern on beige ground. Nine finely decorated borders, 295 cm x 193 cm
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A Beluch prayer rug, grape design, 130 cm x 83 cm
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An Eight-Point taxidermy stag head, height 11.5 cm, width 68 cm, depth 58 cm
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A Victorian mahogany card table, fold-over top with circular playing surface, raised on octagonal column base with four scroll feet resting on castors, mm, width 90.5 cm, depth 44.5 cm, height 73 cm
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A Victorian demi-lune console table, the central large baluster shaped and turned leg flanked by a pair of stile supports, raised on a shaped triform base on flat bun feet, mm, width 103.5 cm, depth 50 cm, height 72.5 cmm
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A Late-19th century French gilt brass and glass 8-Day striking mantel clock by Le Roy & Sons, visible anchor escapement with compensation mercury pendulum, height 35 cm, width 21 cm, depth 15 cm
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James Smith Morland, table mountain from black river Mowbray, watercolour on paper, signed and dated 1907, 50 cm x 76 cm
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A 19th century Austrian gilded copper box modelled as an owl, height 21 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style bergere armchairs, carved and gilt decoration, with pink satin upholstery, height 97.5 cm, width 71 cm, depth 64 cm
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A Louis XV style canape settee, painted and carved with scrolls and acanthus, resting on cabriole legs, with pale green upholstery and scatter cushions, mm, length 187 cm, height 95 cm, depth 80 cm
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An Omega table clock with Chromometer C. 1915, fitted wooden case, signed, 8-day movement, Arabic numerals, 23 jewels, length 14.5 cm, width 13 cm, height 5.5 cm
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A Caucasian prayer rug, red ground with prayer niches outlined in ivory coloured wool, 163 cm x 90 cm
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A Tabriz style rug, large shaped red ground medallion with Boteh designs. Ivory ground. Blue ground border, 156 cm x 96 cm
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Three Georgian cordial glasses, C.1760, with multi-spiral twist stems, height 13 cm
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An alabaster sculpture of Fedele, 19th century, faults to base, height 43 cm
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A pair of European portraits, oil on canvas, signed, 40 cm x 25 cm
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Gerard (John) the Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes, printed by Adam Islip, Joice Norton and Richard Whitakers, London, 1636, Third edition, engraved title by John Payne, woodcut illustrations throughout, including nearly 200 native plants which had not previously been described. Contemporary panelled calf, sympathetically rebacked. First and final leaves laid down, repaired and remargined, some staining and soiling. With custom-made storage box, height 34 cm, width 23 cm, depth 10 cm
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A very fine Swiss music box by Reuge, mid to late 20th century, five interchangeable cylinders, playing 20 tunes, in polished amboyna case with banded inlay and ebonised borders, in excellent playing order. With keys and original Reuge music booklet, length 730, height 28 cm, depth 28 cm
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A fine Kashmir-Iranian carpet, with red central ground with floral decoration. Central diamond shaped medallion. The principal border with scroll and foliate decorations, blue ground, 434 cm x 305 cm
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An Afghan Baluch prayer rug, red ground, 175 cm x 103.5 cm
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A hand knotted Kashmir-Iranian rug, central star motif with blue ground, with floral decoration. The principal border with scroll and foliate decorations on red ground, 240 cm x 155 cm
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A Qom Persian runner, red ground and all-over floral decoration, 258 cm x 80 cm
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A Kashan-Kirmin rug, central medallion, 223 cm x 127 cm
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A hand knotted Kashan rug, Intensely decorated in the typical garden format. Indigo and red grounds, 200 cm x 131 cm
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A large rug, central ground in beige with palmette decoration. Principal border with cypress decoration on mustard ground, 390 cm x 300 cm
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A selection of six saddle bag cushions, some faults.
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A hand knotted Kashmir Iranian carpet, beige ground, with dark blue central field, intense floral and foliate decoration, 190 cm x 120 cm
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A hand knotted Persian tree of life rug, central blue ground with floral borders, 220 cm x 145 cm
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A Tekke Turkoman rug, red and black geometric design, 192 cm x 98 cm
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A large Kashan Persian carpet, bright red ground with four ivory coloured arabesque corners and further palmette decorations in the principal border, 397 cm x 295 cm
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A Persian runner, indigo ground with continual stylised garden decoration. Ivory ground border, 390 cm x 100 cm
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A Caucasian runner, large diamond shaped red coloured central ground with pear or cone design in each triangular corner, 310 cm x 125 cm
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A male torso and plinth, in resin, signed Jaa, torso, height 22 cm
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A 1950s style mannequin 'Diane', by Purfex, New Zealand, height 56 cm
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A Beethoven bust, painted concrete, height 45 cm
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A male torso cast, classical style, height 37 cm
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A head of David, cast concrete, height 45 cm, width 30 cm
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An Early-20th century Chinoiserie lamp, with later shade, height 48 cm
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A pair of Victorian oak hall chairs, shield back and scroll decorations, height 89.5 cm
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A pair of Victorian oak hall chairs, height 87 cm
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A cross-beam plank dining table, from Corso De' Fiori. In lacquered oak, length 250 cm, width 1000, height 76 cm
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A pair of Victorian chairs, carved scroll decoration on cabriole legs, height 88 cm, width 44 cm
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A carved tiki figure, Late-20th century, paua shell inlaid eyes, height 22 cm, width 6 cm, depth 9 cm
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A Gary Nash vase, Iridized blown glass vase, squat form in green with gold leaf, signed Nash 99, height 16 cm, width 17 cm
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A Louis XVI painted mirror backed dressing table, height 205 cm, width 105 cm, depth 50 cm
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A Louis XVI style painted bed frame, ornately carved with acanthus, scrolls and floral wreaths and resting on fluted legs. C. 1910. The slats are included, height 156 cm, width 192 cm, length 203 cm
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A brass tiki door Knocker, 1920s, length 16 cm, width 7.5 cm
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A small ebonised kauri gateleg table, C. 1895, height 63.5 cm, length 67 cmmm, width 19 cm, extended: width 69.5 cm
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A Clyne Farquharson Art Deco crystal fruit bowl, C. 1930 signed, depth 25.5 cm, height 9 cm
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A Clyne Farquharson harlequin set of six glasses, tallest, height 13.5 cm
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A Clyne Farquharson Tudor crystal fruit bowl, leaf motif, C. 1930 signed Clyne Farquharson Nrd, depth 30 cm, height 11 cm
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A 19th century Coco De Mer seed, known as the largest seed in the world, the Lodoicea, sea coconut or 'Coco De mer' is endemic to the Seychelles islands of Praslin and Curieuse. Its suggestive shape resembling a female buttock, together with its smooth surface and dark chocolate hue, have made the coco De mer an object of fascination, especially among 16th-century European aristocrats who would collect them and decorate them with precious jewels. Prior to the discovery of their true origin, it was believed…
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A 64-piece Thomas dinner service, white with gilt rim decoration. 6 dinner plates, 6 luncheon plates, 6 side plates, 6 dessert bowls, 6 soup bowls and plates, 6 entree dishes, 6 small entree dishes, 1 coffee pot, 1 cream jug, 1 sugar bowl, 1 salt & pepper set, 6 large coffee cups & saucers, 6 demi coffee cups & saucers, 6 egg cups.
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A three-piece Louis XV style lounge suite, carved and gilt decoration, comprising three seater canape settee and two armchairs. Both with attractive narrative scene upholstery, Settee: height 120 cm, width 190 cm, depth 64 cm
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A pair of painted chairs, farmhouse style with cut out heart decoration, upholstered seats, height 86.5 cm, width 41.5 cm, depth 38 cm
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A pair of French style chairs, distressed patina, with back carved in form of a vase with flowers, blue and white upholstery, height 94.5 cm, width 38 cm, depth 34 cm
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A Louis XV style lounge suite, comprising carved and giltwood canape settee and four matching armchairs, all with carved and shaped rails and resting on cabriole legs. Floral and foliate upholstery, Armchairs: height 101 cm, width 65 cm, depth 55 cm, Settee: height 43 cm, width 100 cm, depth 62 cm
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A carved and giltwood occasional table, deeply carved, topped with thin veined marble and resting on claw and ball feet, height 43 cm, width 100 cm, depth 62 cm
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Sheila Majendie, Porphyria's Lover, oil on board, 40 cm x 32 cm
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Artist unknown, gentleman's portrait, oil on canvas laid on board, 61 cm x 50 cm
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Artist unknown, portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, 90 cm x 75 cm.
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A tall child's comb back Windsor chair, in oak, height 19.8 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 31 cm
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A Late-Victorian metamorphic child's High-Low chair, in mahogany with caned back and with ratchet operating adjustment on wrought iron wheels, n.b. The action allows this chair to convert to a rocking chair. Extendedmm, length 900m, height 94 cm
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Five copper pieces and one pewter jug, largest jug: height 20 cm
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An assortment of 19th century blue and white Pottery, comprising large ashet, smaller Burleigh Ware platter, Spodes trio C. 1860 and egg cup, Ashet: length 44 cm, width 36 cm
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A Turkish Anatolian rug, coral ground. 130 cm x 100 cm
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A Late-19th century Sheraton Revival corner cabinet, in mahogany with swan neck pediment, astragal glazed door, with a marquetry panelled door below on bracket feet, height 215 cm, width 72 cm, depth 43 cm
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A pair of unusual fish shaped garden stools, height 49 cm, depth 60 cm
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A Late-Victorian mirrored marble topped walnut credenza, serpentine front, with mirrored doors, and foliate carving, mm, width 137 cm, depth 42 cm, height 95 cm
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Three 20th century Icons, two handpainted and one printed with gilt Grecian architectural frame, largest one: 25 cm x 20 cm
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Four Russian 19th century Icons, largest one: 36.5 cm x 28.5 cm
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An oak over mantle mirror, height 10.5 cm, width 10.6 cm
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A set of eight oak Georgian dining chairs, C. 1800, each with a shaped crest rail above a Lancashire spindle back and a rush seat, raised on turned supports united by cross stretchers, some faults, height 106 cm, width 58 cm, depth 46.5 cm
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A large cobalt blue Venetian glass Centerpiece, ribbed design with a mottled pearlescent finish, height 22.5 cm, depth 39.5 cm
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A Victorian walnut sewing table, two pull-out drawers and carved fretwork legs on castors, height 74 cm, width 75 cm, depth 39 cm
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A pair of Victorian Royal Worcester plates, blue with gilt floral decoration, depth 23 cm (each)
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A British / French cavalry officer's percussion cap pistol, C. 1840 length 34 cm
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A Dutch naval officer's dress sword, C. 1900. With bullion Knot, length 108 cm
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A 19th century French Epee bayonet, 1886, Made for the Lebel rifle. TapeRed Cross from section, hollow ground with nickel grip and working spring catch. Tubular steel scabbard, Blademm, length 51.5 cm. Overallmm, length 65.5 cm, Resultats We Epee
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An 1874 French model Gras bayonet, engraved Usine De Steyr. Tapered T section blade with hook quillon, brass and hardwood grip with working spring catch. Proof marks K85273. Blademm, length 52 cm. Overallmm, length 64.5 cm
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A French World War I modified Lebel rifle bayonet, 1886. TapeRed Cross-section hollow ground blade with brass grip and working spring catch. Stamped TG59658. Blademm, length 51.5 cm. Overallmm, length 65.5 cm
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A 19th century French bayonet for Gras rifle, 1874. Tapered T section blade with hook quillon. Hardwood and brass grip with working spring clip. Blademm, length 51.5 cm. Overall 64 cm
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A 19th century Somali 'Billa' sword, traditional East African design with long double sided leaf-shaped blade. The hilt formed with layers of alternate horn, pewter, brass, leather sections. Leather sheath with straps. Overallmm, length 52 cm
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A 19th century French Infantry sword, 1831. Roman 'Gladius' style with double-sided blade and cast brass hilt. Numbered 1280. Blade stamped Iban. Blademm, length 46.5 cm. Overallmm, length 61 cm
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A 19th century European Gothic revival axe, cast bronze head and neck with raised arabesque scroll pattern and triple lion passant crest. The handle formed from four stag antler sections on a center steel rod with nickel ferrules and pommel, length 81.5 cm
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A 19th century American Regulation staff & field officers sword, 1860 pattern. By Frank Selger & Son. Etched rapier style blade. Cast brass D. Knuckle guard with stands of arms. Leather wrapped wooden grip brass scabbard. Overallmm, length 90 cm
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A British officer's 1827 pattern sword, signed on ricasso Thomas Coles Leamington & star. Gothic hilt with VR cipher and fish skin grip. Half fullered blade with etched floral scrolls and Crown. Steel scabbard. Overallmm, length 101 cm
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An 1822 pattern British Infantry officer's sword, with pipeback and spear point. Engraved with floral scrolls and stands of arms. VR cipher, signed J.R. Mole. Regulation gilt brass hilt with half folding guard. Wire bound grip and steel scabbard. 1835 Islington, Birmingham. Overallmm, length 96 cm
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A long 19th century Manding sword, the wide thin and sharp steel blade contained in a traditional tooled leather scabbard, brass pommel, length 96 cm
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A long 19th century Masai Seme, shepherd sword. A long heavy forged double-sided blade with reverse taper to a leather bound handle grip. Stitched buffalo hide scabbard, length 92 cm
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A Turkish C. 1890 model shortened bayonet, for a Mauser rifle. Numbered 2193 on hooked quillon. Wood grip with working spring clip steel sheath. Blademm, length 24.5 cm. Overallmm, length 39.5 cm
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A Columbian army officer's ceremonial sword, with etched and plated blade 'Ejercito De Columbia'. Nickel scabbard. Overallmm, length 95.5 cm
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A 19th century French Yataghan Sabre bayonet, 1866, known as the 'Chasepot'. Tapered Downward curving blade with double fullers. Brass grip with working spring clip. Stamped X33460. N89 iron scabbard. Blademm, length 57.5 cm. Overallmm, length 72 cm
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