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Decorative Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:257
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:257
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:135
Date:20-May-2019
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A pair of Regency bronze and ormolu candlesticks, circa 1815, the lappeted nozzles above gilded bronze acanthus leaves, the columnar stems raised on three lion's claw feet supported by a concave-sided triangular base, 30.5 cm high, 11.5 cm wide. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill. Other Notes: illustrated in country life article, March 1929.
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A pair of brass fire dogs, 19th century, the sunflower heads supported by turned brass bodies, each raised on four legs, 33.5 cm high, 21 cm length, 12 cm wide. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Louis XV style poudreuse, 19th century, the hinged centre opening to reveal a storage interior and underside mirror. The hinged sides provide access to additional storage areas, the whole raised on slender cabriole legs., 71 cm high, 79 cm wide, 45 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill. Other Notes: illustrated in country life article, March 1929.
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An Italian mahogany and parquetry side cabinet, late 18th century, the lift top enclosing a cupboard space with a wooden lever used to lock/unlock the two lower drawers. Another long narrow drawer pulls out from the left side at top back. The whole raised on square tapered legs, 59 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep, 75.5 cm high. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A fine Sheraton Revival mahogany and satinwood kidney desk, late 19th century, the top with gilt tooled green leather and a moulded edge with banding of stained boxwood inlays and stringers above the kneehole drawer flanked by the pedestals, each with four drawers., 76 cm high,122 cm wide, 65 cm deep. Provenance: collection of the artist, Thence by descent, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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An Italian walnut parquetry commode, late 18th century, of rectangular form, the two deep drawers applied with brass ring handles and key holes, raised on four square tapered legs, 77.5 cm high,101.5 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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An Italian walnut and parquetry dressing table, late 18th century, of rectangular form with a lift top enclosing three internal compartments, and a hinged mirror above a central drawer. Star and geometric motifs to the top and side panels, the whole raised on four square tapered legs, 72 cm high, 77.5 cm wide, 45.5 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Louis XVI style small chamber cabinet, early 19th century, the single drawer above a tambour front veneered with a lozenge 'Zig-zag' pattern enclosing a cupboard space. A star motif to the centre top and both sides, the whole raised on four square tapering legs, 45 cm wide, 33 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Louis XV style small fruitwood veneered chamber cabinet, early twentieth century, the marble top above a frieze drawer and chamber door, on cabriole legs, the whole with gilt metal mounts (all present) and gallery top., 76.5 cm high, 40 cm wide, 30 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Georgian mahogany bureau, early 19th century, the fall front revealing a stationery and small drawer sectioned, interior above four cockbeaded drawers, raised on bracket supports, 105 cm high, 94 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 81 cm deep with desk open. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill. Other Notes: illustrated in country life article, March 1929.
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A Georgian mahogany bookcase secretaire, late 18th century/Early 19th century, the elevated bookcase with a shallow moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors. Below, the fall front revealing a bank of ten small drawers above four long drawers, raised on bracket feet., 204 cm high,109 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill. Other Notes: illustrated in Country Life article, March 1929.
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A small boxwood strung mahogany demi-lune hall table, 19th century, the two offset apron drawers with applied gilt metal fillets above three tapered square section legs, 75.5 cm high, 71 cm wide, 34.5 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Georgian mahogany wall hung corner cabinet, early 19th century, bow fronted, the two doors opening to three shelves, 101 cm high, 62 cm wide, 45.5 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill. Other Notes: illustrated in country life article, March 1929.
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A set of six Stuart style beechwood dining chairs, 19th century, the carved lion terminals above the stiles, with full brown hide and studding to the backs and seats, on baluster legs with low fully uniting stretchers., 96 cm high, 46.5 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill. Other Notes: illustrated in country life article, March 1929.
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A Sheraton Revival drinks tray, late 19th century, of oval shape with marquetry inlay, and a brass outer rim and handles, 65 cm long, 46.5 cm wide. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Dutch brass and copper coal canister and cover, tapered in form with brass rings, raised on three brass feet, 40 cm high, 24 cm diameter
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A vintage copper jug together with a copper kettle, a log bin and a brass decanter, the log bin with an iron handle, the kettle oval in shape, jug 23.5 cm high, log bin 35 cm high, kettle 20 cm high, decanter 33.5 cm high
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An English Bisto (Bishop & Stonier Ltd) porcelain fruit service circa 1936, comprising fifteen pieces, the centre decorated with rose garlands within wide Royal Blue rich gilt borders
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A German KPM porcelain dining setting, circa 1925-1945, comprising 31 pieces including 9 dinner plates, 9 side plates, 9 soup plates, an oval platter, a gravy boat, a tureen, and a deep square bowl
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A Delft vase, 18th century, of compressed form, with classic European flower pattern, 21.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter
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A Delft vase, 18th century, of typical vasiform shape, with Chinoiserie decoration, 23 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A Crown Staffordshire duck figure, circa 1801, in a dark bronze glaze, stamped to base 'Crown Staffordshire England A.D.1801'., 21 cm high, 15 cm wide. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Wedgwood black basalt jug, late 19th century, helmet shaped, marked 'Wedgwood S' to base, 10 cm high. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A leather collar box containing a collection of antique keys, early 20th century, the lid of the box marked 'H.C. De Watteville R.A.'. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Russian icon of St John the Baptist, 19th/20th century, the deity depicted holding a scroll and a chalice containing the Emmanuel. Painted on wood, 37 cm x 31 cm
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A Russian icon of the great Feasts, 19th/20th century, the centre panel depicting the Resurrection of Christ surrounded by scenes of the 12 Feasts and the evangelists at the corners. In tempera, silvered and gesso on wood, 35 cm x 32 cm
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A Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, 19th century, depicting a central image of St Nicholas, 'The Miracle Worker' holding the book of Gospels, Christ and the Virgin Mary in roundels by his shoulders, two small Saints to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 34 cm x 31 cm
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A Russian icon of Kazan mother of God, with gilt oklad, 19th century, depicting a central image of the Virgin and child. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, engraved and embossed gilt metal oklad and halo, 41 cm x 36 cm
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A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 19th century, depicting Christ holding the book of Gospels, two small saints to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 36 cm x 30.5 cm
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A Russian icon of the Deisis, 19th/20th century, the centre panel depicting Christ seated on a throne, with his feet on a red cushion and holding the book of Gospels, flanked by the Virgin and St John, and small figures of the guardian angel and possibly centurion Longinus to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 35.5 cm x 31 cm
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A Russian icon of Christ in three reserves, 19th century, depicting scenes of the Deisis and four saints, above an image of Christ flanked by two saints. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 35.5 cm x 30.5 cm
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A Russian icon of the great Feasts, 19th/20th century, the centre panel depicting the Resurrection of Christ surrounded by scenes of the 12 Feasts and the evangelists at the corners. In tempera, silvered and gesso on wood, 47.5 cm x 39.5 cm
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A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 20th century, depicting Christ holding the book of Gospels. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 44 cm x 37 cm
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A Russian icon of Kazan mother of God, 20th century, depicting a central image of the Virgin and child. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 29 cm x 23 cm
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A Russian icon of the Virgin and St Sergius, 19th/20th century, depicting the Appearance of the Virgin to St Sergius and a cowing Micah, his servant, the Virgin accompanied by St Peter and St John, icons on the wall above. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 29.5 cm x 23 cm
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A Russian icon of Christ, 19th century, depicting a central image of Christ flanked by four saints, below three images of the Virgin, flanked by angels. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 40 cm x 34.5 cm
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A Russian icon of the life of the mother of God, 19th century, depicting a central image of the Virgin with two scenes above and three below, including the Dormition, the Annunciation. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 45 cm x 37 cm
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A Russian icon of Kazan mother of God, with silver oklad, Moscow, 1908/1917, depicting a central image of the Virgin and child, two small deities to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, engraved partial gilt silver oklad and halo, 30 cm x 24.5 cm
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A Russian icon of mother of God, 'Joy to all Who Grieves', 19th century, depicting the Virgin holding Christ on her shoulder, standing below Christ among clouds and flanked by angels and the sick and downtrodden. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 22 cm x 18.5 cm
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A Russian icon of the great Feasts, 19th/20th century, the centre panel depicting the Resurrection of Christ surrounded by scenes of the 12 Major church Festivals. In tempera, silvered and gesso on wood, 36 cm x 31 cm
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A Russian icon of Vladimir mother of God, 19th/20th century, 20th century, depicting a central image of the Virgin and child. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 33.5 cm x 27.5 cm
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A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, with oklad, Moscow, 1908/1917, depicting Christ holding the book of Gospels, with engraved silver oklad and gilt halo. In tempera and gesso on wood, 23 cm x 18 cm
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A Russian icon of the Diesis mother of God, 19th/20th century, depicting a central image of the Virgin holding a scroll. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 30 cm x 23.5 cm
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A Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, 19th/20th century, depicting a central image of St Nicholas, 'The Miracle Worker' holding the book of Gospels, Christ and the Virgin Mary in roundels by his shoulders, the guardian angel and a deity to the sides. In tempera and gesso on wood, 26xm x 21 cm
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A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, with oklad, 19th/20th century, depicting Christ holding the book of Gospels, with engraved white metal oklad and pierced gilt halo. In tempera and gesso on wood, 22 cm x 18 cm
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A Russian icon of St George, 19th century, depicting St George slaying the dragon, surmounted by an angel with a martyr's Crown and the maiden to one side. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 30 cm x 25.5 cm
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A Russian icon of the Virgin and St Sergius, 20th century, depicting the Appearance of the Virgin to St Sergius and a cowing Micah, his servant, the Virgin accompanied by St Peter and St John, icons on the wall above. In tempera, and gesso on wood, 27 cm x 21 cm
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A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 18th/19th century, depicting Christ holding the book of Gospels, two small saints to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 28 cm x 20 cm
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A Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, 19th century, depicting a central image of St Nicholas, 'The Miracle Worker' holding the book of Gospels, Christ and the Virgin Mary in roundels by his shoulders, the guardian angel and a deity to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 55 cm x 31 cm
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A Russian icon of St Seraphim of Sarov, 20th century, depicting the deity within a Byzantine style border. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 22.5 cm x 18 cm
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A Russian icon of three holy Hierarchs, 19th century, depicting the saints below Christ Pantocrator among clouds. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 31.5 cm X 26 cm
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A Russian icon of a Monastic Founder, with silver oklad, St Petersburg, circa 1863, assay Master's mark of Eduard Fyodorovich Brandenburg., depicting an image, possibly St Savva with the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery in the background, with Saints above among clouds. In tempera and gesso on wood, engraved silver oklad and sunburst halo, 22 cm x 17.5 cm
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A Russian icon of mother of God of the Burning bush, 19th century, depicting the mother of God at the centre of red and blue prisms with angels holding attributes and the symbols of the Evangelists, the corners with scenes of the old Testament. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 31 cm x 26 cm
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A Russian icon of St Alexander Nevsky, with silver oklad and Kiot, Moscow, 1908/1917, probably by Alexei Stepanov., depicting the standing warrior saint before drapery and a table to his side. In tempera and gesso on wood, engraved silver oklad and pierced halo, glazed shaped kiot, icon 22 cm x 17.5 cm, kiot, 30 cm x 26 cm
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A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 19th century, depicting Christ holding the book of Gospels. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 35 cm x 25 cm
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A Russian icon of two Apostles, with silver oklad, 19th century, depicting two standing deities, probably St Peter and St Paul below the figure of Christ giving blessing among clouds. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, embossed rococo silver oklad and halos, 18.5 cm x 15 cm
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A circular Russian icon of St Luke, 20th century, depicting the deity reading a scroll, within a Byzantine style border. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 25.5 cm diameter
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A Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, with silver oklad, Moscow, early 20th century, depicting a central image of St Nicholas, 'The Miracle Worker' holding the book of Gospels. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, engraved partial gilt silver oklad and halo, 22.5 cm x 17.5 cm
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A Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, 19th/20th century, depicting a central image of St Nicholas, 'The Miracle Worker' holding the book of Gospels, Christ and the Virgin Mary in roundels by his shoulders, four small deities to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 55 cm x 29 cm
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A Russian icon of Kazan mother of God, with oklad, 19th century, depicting a central image of the Virgin and child. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, engraved and embossed white metal oklad and halo, 22 cm x 17.5 cm
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A Russian icon of four Selected Saints, 19th century, in tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 17.5 cm x 14.5 cm
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A small Russian icon with oklad, depicting mother and child. Moscow., 13.5 cm x 11 cm
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A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 20th century, depicting Christ holding the book of Gospels. In tempera silvered and gesso on wood, 30.5 cm x 26 cm
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A Russian icon of a Monastic Founder, 19th century, depicting an image of a deity with Saints, with gilt metal halos, above among clouds, an icon of two deities to his side. In tempera and gesso on wood, 64.5 cm x 50.5 cm
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A Russian icon of the Annunciation, 18th/19th century, depicting the images of Gabriel and Mary before architectural background. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 57 cm x 39 cm
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A Syrian triptych icon of the mother of God, 19th century, depicting a central image of the Virgin flanked by the Prophet Elijah, St George, St Demetrius and another Saint on horseback. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood. Provenance: Exhibited at temple gallery, London, 1967
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A cast iron architectural figure of a hound, after Alfred Jacquemart, late 19th century, modelled in a seated pose, initialled 'A.J.', 93 cm high, 92 cm long, 46 cm wide
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A French Egyptian revival cast iron female figure, late 19th century, modelled in a standing pose raising a torchere, with a canopic jar at her feet., 157 cm high
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A Venetian blackamoor figure of a young Gondolier, early 19th century, the figure finely polychromed, modelled in a standing pose on a gondola, raised on a painted pedestal base, 101.5 cm high
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An Italian marble figural group of a child with dog, 19th century, in the classical manner, the figures raised on an oval base, 65 cm high, 75 cm long, 35 cm wide
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A cast bronze figure of a roaring lion by Thomas Cartier, early 20th century, modelled in a roaring pose on rocky terrain, signed in the mould T. Cartier, 32 cm high, 32 cm long, 15 cm wide
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A bronze figure of Joan of arc, signed in the mould 'Adrien Gaudez', 62 cm high
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A knight on charger, by Nickolaus Johannes Seffrin, (born 1931), polychrome on welded steel, 64 cm high, 74 cm long, 17 cm wide
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A pair of French bronze cherubs, 19th century, each partially gilded, each perched upon a cloud, mounted on marble pedestal and wooden socle, each 26 cm tall approx
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An Art Deco brass female figure by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1920, in gilded bronze, modelled in an arched standing pose, mounted on an onyx and black marble base, signature 'Lorenzl' to the outer rim below the figure, 26.5 cm high
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Source De La Fontaine Ariane, by Rene Lalique, circa 1924, frosted glass, modelled in a standing pose, raised on a square wooden pedestal, 69 cm total height, the figure 62.5 cm high
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A Rene Lalique glass Dinard box, circa 1930, frosted light blue glass with a moulded rose design, signed 'R. Lalique', 8 cm high, 14 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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A pate-de-verre 'Raisins' vase by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, circa 1930, of compressed tapered form with a pressed grape leaf design, signed in the mould 'G. Argy-Rousseau', and 'France' to the base, 9 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A cameo glass vase by Emile Galle (1846-1904), tapering in form with a flared rim, overlaid with a foliage design, signed 'Galle' toward the base, 48.5 cm high
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A Legras etched glass vase, circa 1920, of compressed form with an acid etched gooseberry design, 25 cm high
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A Marie Therese crystal chandelier, circa 1930, nine globes with Schonbek crystal drops, 90 cm high, plus 40 cm chain and canopy, 80 cm diameter
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A Czech crystal basket chandelier, circa 1950, of typical form, comprising a brass frame and crystal drops, 96 cm high plus additional 60 cm chain and canopy, 40 cm diameter
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A pair of Neo-Classical lamps, the crystal classical urn formed lamps with ormolu mounts and silk shades
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A pair of Kayserzinn Art Nouveau pewter vases, Hugo Leven, early 20th century, of typical tapered form with a flared rim, applied with raised blue bells and naturalistic handles, 32 cm high
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A large Arts & Crafts copper tray, Birmingham Guild of Handicraft, circa 1900, of rectangular from, hand beaten, with decorative pierced handles, 68 cm long (including handles), 39 cm wide, 2.8 cm deep
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An impressive French pier mirror, circa 1860, surmounted with a gilt moulded cornice, above two columns with gilt foliate decoration, the plate set within a gadrooned border, 200 cm high, 137 cm wide
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A Dutch cushion fronted repousse mirror, 19th century, the bevelled edge plate within a floral repousse surround, 144 cm high, 98 cm wide
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A Louis XV style vitrine, 19th century, of typical serpentine form, with a marble top and gallery edge, applied with ormolu throughout, and a single glazed door
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A fine Anglo-Chinese Knee-Hole desk, early 19th century and later, the rectangular top, front and base framed in ebony and comprising ten drawers in total. Each drawer features impeccable flush brass pull handles framed with bands of ivory, the knee whole housing a two door compartment. Large brass campaign handles on either side, the base raised on turned ebony feet., 80.5 cm high, 118.5 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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An Edwardian Chinoiserie bergere suite, circa 1905, comprising a settee and two arm chairs. All rattaned to the back and sides, the frames lacquered in black, featuring gold painted village scenes and figures in landscapes, settee 72 cm high, 152 cm long and 68 cm deep
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A fruitwood carved bergere, late 19th century and later, covered in light checkered upholstery, raised on cabriole legs, 100 cm high, 86 cm wide
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A fine set of twelve Continental ebonized walnut dining chairs, 19th century, the upholstered back rest with turned stiles and a single cross rail, the upholstered seat raised above turned and carved legs uniting with stretchers, 98 cm high
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A fine pair of French satinwood side chairs, late 19th century, each with a carved crested rail above a vase splat and stiles terminating with finials, the seats in silk Fleur-de-lis pattern upholstery, raised on turned gadrooned front legs and splayed back legs, each approximately 82.5 high
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A French Art Deco dining room suite, circa 1940, comprising a dining table and eight chairs, a large marble plate sideboard and a smaller marble plate sideboard
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A vintage retractable library ladder, the olive green leather covered wooden folding ladder from the mid-20th century, with nailhead trim and brass accents. Features a rounded wooden structure covered with olive green leather, accented with a nailhead trim., for a similar example see lot 95, the pixie Skase collection, sold for $27,280 (Ibp), Closed height 2.6 meters, open height 2.34 meters.
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An Art Deco walnut drinks trolley, circa 1940, the rounded 'D' end comprising two curved doors opening to an internal carousel, another single door opening to a cupboard space
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A Royal Worcester porcelain hand painted plaque, Jack Stanley, circa 1920, depicting a musketeer, signed J. Stanley. Puce factory mark to verso. Housed in a decorative gilded frame., the frame 39 cm x 32 cm.
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A Royal Worcester painted porcelain oval panel, John Stinton, circa 1920, depicting a highland cattle scene, signed by J. Stinton. Puce factory mark to verso. Housed in a decorative gilded frame., 15 cm x 23 cm. The frame 32 cm x 40 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain painted panel, John Stinton, circa 1920, depicting a highland country scene, signed by J. Stinton. Puce factory mark to verso. Housed in a decorative gilded frame., the frame 20 cm x 23 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain ewer, Jas Stinton, circa 1910, ovoid in form with a pierced shoulder and lip. Painted with two brightly coloured birds, signed Jas. Stinton, puce factory mark to base, and numbered G965, 16.5 cm high
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