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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:114
Sale Title:The Classic InteriorLots with images:114
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:67
Date:27-Jun-2019
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A pair of French bronze cherubs, 19th century, each with remnants of gilding, perched upon a cloud, mounted on marble pedestal and wooden socle, each 26 cm tall approx
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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 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 Victorian papier mache painted side table, 19th century, the shaped top with a painted scene of the grand tour, the turned pedestal platform base raised on bun feet, 66 cm high, 51 cm diameter
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A large electroplated candlestick, Edward Spencer (1872-1938) for the Artificers' Guild, London, circa 1900, of columnar form and raised on a square base, 42 cm high
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A Japanese pair gilt lotus altar vases, Edo period, 19th century, the pair of gilt-lacquered carved wooden vases filled with gilt lotus flowers and leaves, with features on the leaves detailed in raised lacquer characteristic of the late Edo period.
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An Islamic Middle Eastern lacquer box, late 19th/Early 20th century, the large rectangular box intricately decorated with complex hunting scenes to the top and sides, the top bordered with a lengthy inscription in Arabic script, 20 cm high, 41 cm long, 28 cm deep
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A Japanese gilt bronze tea brazier, Edo period, 18th/19th century, the wide and low bronze brazier with incised decoration to the sides of stylised waves, covered in remnant gilding, raised on tripod feet, with two handles to either side in the form of pine trees in Rinpa style
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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 Georgian demi lune fold-over table, 18th century, with boxwood stringing, raised on four tapered square cut legs terminating on spade feet, the table folding out onto gate legs, 69 cm high, 97 cm extended, 96 cm wide
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A Japanese Keizan Kyoyaki studio vase, Showa period, circa 1960S, the large vase by Kato Keizan II (1913-1995), relief carved and moulded porcelain depicting scrolling peonies in the Chinese Longquan style of the Song/Yuan Dynasties, the whole covered in an even bright yellow glaze. The base with a hand incised mark 'Keizan Zo', 27 cm high
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A Japanese Taisho Kyoyaki celadon vase, Kyoto, Taisho period, circa 1920S, the high-shouldered baluster vase carved in shallow relief with stylised abstracted peonies, influenced by the European design movement Art Deco, the whole covered in an even cool green celadon glaze. The base with a carved four character mark for Rakutozan, 27.5 cm high
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A Japanese Tominaga Genroku studio vase, late Meiji/Early Taisho period, 1900-1920, modelled and carved in white porcelain in the form of an auspicious turnip, with three legs, each leg when viewed from the front appearing to be the root of the vegetable. Marked to the base in underglaze blue 'Genroku Zo' for Tominaga Genroku (1859-1920), 31 cm high
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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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Attributed to Claude Andrew Calthrop 1845-1893, Hampton court, oil on canvas, unsigned, 62 cm x 74 cm. Provenance: collection of the artist, Thence by descent, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A French Empire style chandelier, 20th century, the upper body featuring strands of small faceted crystal beads, the lower body featuring a nine tier waterfall of crystal icicle droplets, 117 cm high, 40 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyo-Yaki vase converted to lamp, late Meiji period, circa 1900, featuring floral motifs in Uki-Bori (relief work) and traditional scenes amongst circular cartouches. With pleated and fringed silk shade, approximately 85 cm high
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A Japanese Mingei carved Buddha figure, Meiji period, 19th/Early 20th century, carved from a solid piece of wood in the form of a Buddha seated in padmasana, holding a globe in one hand, the other hand in bhumispara mudra, 30 cm high
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A Japanese Meiji bamboo okimono, Meiji period, circa early 20th century, carved from a large bamboo root, dynamically depicting a running boar, coated in a clear urushi lacquer finish, 15 cm high, 34 cm long
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An early Georgian walnut lowboy, 18th century, of typical design, with a single drawer above a shaped apron, raised on turned tapered legs on pad feet. The whole veneered in flame walnut with string inlay and crossbanding to top, 66 cm high, 75 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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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 Georg Jensen sterling silver comport, designed by Johan Rohde, the tapering bowl raised on an openwork leaf and berry formed stem, above a stepped circular foot, design no. 17B, 12.5 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter at widest point
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Attributed to Claude Andrew Calthrop 1845-1893, house, Northumberland, oil on canvas, unsigned, 44 cm x 59 cm. Provenance: collection of the artist, Thence by descent. Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Chinese or Japanese Scholars' rock, early 20th century, the natural stone of dark grey colour streaked with vertical and diagonal pale grey inclusions, appearing like a distant mountain layered with clouds. Together with a carved fitted wooden base with an inscription underneath relating to the stone, 16.5 cm high
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A Chinese bamboo brushpot, late Qing Dynasty, Created using a bamboo section of unusual form, with a rich red-brown patina. The base inset with hardwood, 13.5 cm high
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A set of six Stuart style beechwood dining chairs, 19th century, with carved lion terminals above the stiles, 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 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 flame birch &, ebony Biedermeier style display cabinet, circa 1900, the ebony top above a single glazed door enclosing two shelves, raised on square legs, 124 cm high
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A Chinese pair Grisaille porcelain small dishes, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, the pair of dishes decorated with two different scenes of misty landscapes in a scholarly style en grisaille, with black enamel, 8.5 cm diameter (each)
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A rare Chinese Kangxi blue and white tea bowl and saucer, Kangxi period (1661-1722), the hexagonal cup with matching hexagonal saucer beautifully decorated with alternating panels of flowers and landscapes in underglaze blue, cup 3.5 cm high, saucer 11.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese jade carved vase, Peoples' Republic of China period, circa 1970S, carved as a covered vase within deep relief lotus leaves and blossom, with a kingfisher perched on a lotus leaf, and a smaller bird on top of the vase lid. The jade of paque white with streaks of dark grey and green, 12 cm high
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Attributed to Claude Andrew Calthrop 1845-1893, Brittany field with cattle, oil on canvas, unsigned, 34 cm x 51.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the artist, Thence by descent, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill.
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An English oak wainscot chair, circa 1690, the carved scrolled crest above carved honeysuckle &, vine panels, dated 1690. The inlaid stiles flanking arm supports raised on turned front legs joined by box stretchers.
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A George II mahogany Queen Anne chair, 18th century, of the typical Queen Anne design, with a drop-in tapestry seat, the front cabriole legs on pad feet and carved splayed back legs united by turned stretchers, 101 cm high
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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 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 Japanese Sozan Kyoyaki studio celadon model, Taisho/Early Showa period, 1920-1940, modelled as a multi-tier Chinese style pagoda, the whole covered in an even green celadon glaze. The base with an impressed round seal mark reading 'Sozan', for Suwa Sozan II (1890-1977), 24 cm high
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A Chinese pair of Pate sur pate vases, Peoples Republic of China period, circa 1970S, the baluster form vases covered in a good yellow glaze, decorated to one side in white pate sur pate technique with a design of a bough of peach blossom, 17 cm high (each)
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A Japenese Meiji Shigaraki Tsubo, Meiji period, circa late 19th century, of large baluster form in stoneware, the whole covered in a clear glaze, with long gestural blue drips applied all over, 36 cm high
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A Chinese Kangxi blue and white tea bowl and saucer, Kangxi period (1661-1722), the porcelain bowl with matching saucer, beautifully decorated in underglaze blue to depict fishes and crabs, bowl 4.5 cm, saucer 11.5 cm diameter
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A fine pair of French antique painted commodes, each painted with a faux marble top and foliate motifs to the front and sides, the front champhered corners terminating on tapered feet, the three drawers applied with key hole escutcheons and patinated brass knobs, 78 cm high, 97 cm wide, 46 cm deep (each)
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A matched French clock garniture, Le Roy &, Fils, 19th century, the waisted gilt brass body inset with hand painted porcelain panels. Matched with a pair of candlesticks, the clock 36 cm high, the candlesticks 18 cm high
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A flame birch Biedermeier style bookcase cabinet, circa 1900, with chamfered front corners, the crested moulded top with finials, above a glazed two door cabinet enclosing shelves, and a lower two door cabinet, the whole raised on turned feet, 45 cm deep
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A French Art Deco frosted glass vase, Andre Hunebelle, circa 1925, the pressed vase with geometric motifs, 23 cm high
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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 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 Japanese Meiji Inuyama Satsuma vase, circa 1900, with two ring handles on the shoulder, decorated in the style of Nin'nami Dohachi with maple leaves in iron red and blossom in white enamel, gilding to the mouth rim, with impressed marks to the base including 'Inuyama' within a circle, 21.5 cm high
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A Japanese Meiji Rinpa Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, of typical Kiyomizu stoneware covered in a buff glaze with even small crackle, decorated in overglaze Kyoto enamels, gilding and silvered in Rinpa style with highly stylised chrysanthemum floating on waves, 21.5 cm high
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An Italian needlework Liturgical coat, 17th century/18th century, the fine silk woven with a repeating floral motif, 117 cm x 250 cm
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A Chinese pale lavender jade carving, Republic Period/Early P.R.O.C. Period, carved intricately to depict a pair of birds nestled amongst a cucumber vine, a large hollowed cucumber forming a vase to the rear of the carving. Together with a later fitted carved hardwood base, 7.5 cm high
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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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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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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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Attributed to Claude Andrew Calthrop 1845-1893, Brittany field, oil on canvas, unsigned, 26 cm x 48.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the artist, Thence by descent, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill
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A Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, late Qing Dynasty, 19th/Early 20th century, well patinated, deeply carved with a continuous battle scene within a mountainous landscape, 19 cm high, 13 cm wide
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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 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 fruitwood and ebony inlaid dining table and four chairs, circa 1930, the rectangular table with a ebony inlaid apron raised on a double pedestal base, the table 75.5 cm high
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A Hermes porcelain cigar ashtray, 20th century, rectangular in form, decorated with a blue bird in landscape setting, 4.5 cm high, 20 cm long, 16 cm wide
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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 Chinese black Yixing teapot, 'Golden Bell', Chen Zhengchu (1958-), circa 2006, of undecorated bell form, in fine burnished black clay. Accompanied by a certificate, 9.4 cm high, 14.5 cm wide
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A Chi style marble statue of Bodhisattva, the partial statue modelled in the form of a bodhisattva with draping robes, and adorned with a neck garment and long beaded necklace. Mounted on marble base, 65 cm with stand. The torso 54 cm high
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A pair of Louis XIII style throne chairs, 19th century, with crested backs, carved scroll arms, raised on a stretcher base with two carved claw feet, 119 cm high
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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 George III sterling silver salver, John Hutson / London / circa 1791, circular, with a decorative pie crust border, raised on three scroll feet, approximately 2600 gms silver, 45 cm diameter
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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 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 pair of Chinese compressed Yixing teapots, 'Fortune longevity one Bead', Liu Jianfei (born 1969), circa 2005, the pair of teapots of compressed globular form in zisha clay, finely inlaid with gold and silver bats and shou characters, both with a seal mark reading 'Jianfei pottery Art', and accompanied by certificates. One dated 2005, the other dated 6 June 2005, 6.2 cm high, 12 cm wide (each)
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A pair of Chinese cups with stands, late Qing/Republic period, early 20th century, the cups with very delicate decoration of peach blossom in famille rose enamels, with fitted matching stands, the base of each cup with a four character mark in iron red reading 'Ronghua Gongsi', each 7.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter
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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 French Art Deco sideboard, circa 1940, of generous proportions, with a marble plate, comprising two doors flanking two drawers and a glazed central door.
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A Chinese inlaid black Yixing teapot, 'Fortune longevity one Bead', Liu Jianfei (born 1969), circa 2005, the teapot of black clay, inlaid with gold and silver archaic characters to the side, the lid inlaid with gold and red coloured clay in a repeating ruyi fungus band, with a carved cash motif forming the base of the lid-handle. Seal mark reading 'Jianfei pottery Art', 7.2 cm high, 13.5 cm wide
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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 Marie Therese custom made chandelier by chandelier Therapy, circa 1960s, with nine globes, adorned with crystal drops, 120 cm tall (with chain), 62 cm diameter
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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 Chinese compressed inlaid Yixing Zisha teapot, 'Fortune longevity one Bead', Liu Jianfei (born 1969), circa 2005, Yixing Zisha, China, the teapot of compressed globular form in zisha clay, finely inlaid with gold and silver bats and shou characters. Seal mark reading 'Jianfei pottery Art'. Accompanied by a certificate, 7 cm high, 13.5 cm wide
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A Biedermeier birch sofa table, circa 1900, the rectangular top with chamfered drop-leaves, raised on twin turned columns above a quadripartite base, 72 cm high
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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 pair of Victorian walnut dining chairs, 19th century, balloon backed with floral crests and decoratively carved splats, the velvet upholstered seats with floral motifs, raised on carved cabriole legs, 90 cm high
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A Chinese compressed inlaid Yixing teapot, 'Blessings in front of Your Eyes', Liu Jianfei (born 1969), circa 2005, the teapot of compressed globular form, undecorated to the main body, the lid inlaid with gold and silver characters. Titled 'Blessings in front of Your Eyes'. Seal mark reading 'Jianfei pottery Art'. Accompanied by a certificate, 8 cm high, 15 cm wide
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A Scottish Fraser clan set, James Crichton / Edinburgh / circa 1924, the handsomely displayed set comprising a sterling silver mounted sporran, sterling silver and citrine mounted Sgian Dubh, a sterling silver citrine mounted kilt pin, a sterling silver Fraser clan brooch decorated with clan crest and motto 'Je Suis Pret' (I am ready) and sterling silver &, citrine kilt sash brooch, the Sgian Dubh was added later, with makers marks for Thomas Kerr Ebbutt, Edinburgh, circa 1928, the sporran 28 cm long, 20…
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