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Traditional European & Tribal Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:817
Sale Title:Traditional European & Tribal ArtLots with images:805
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:511
Date:18-Aug-2019
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Four Sepik river betel mortar, all carved with ancestral figures, incised and painted, height 15 cm, 13 cm, 9 cm, 9 cm (4). Provenance: Aalders Auctions, then private collection Sydney
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Ifugao Bulul bowl and wooden pan, the bowl of circular form, with carved serpentine edge, the tray of rectangular form, (2). Provenance: Purchased Arthur Whall, 2016, then private collection Sydney
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Admiralty Island food bowl, of circular form, raised on four feet with carved and incised outer edge, diameter 40 cm. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection part 1 Then private collection Sydney
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Pair of Admiralty Islands daggers, set with obsidian blades, with carved and painted decoration in natural pigments, length 28 cm (2)
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New Guinea Sepik river ancestral figure, in the form of ' mosquito Man', with carved head and figural body, with painted pigment, height 54 cm. Purchased Lauder and Howal, 2017, then private collection Sydney, height 56 cm
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Papua New Guinea Ramu river ancestral figure, accented with cowrie shell eyes and natural fibre, height 64 cm. Provenance: Purchased bottom of harbour, 2017, then private collection Sydney
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New Guinea Sepik river ancestral figure, carved in the form of a figure with bird head, height 52 cm
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New Guinea Sepik river ancestral figure, in the form of a figure, with bird head, height 71.5 cm
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Large Sepik river ancestral figure, of figural bird/ crocodile form, decorated in natural pigments of brown, white and black, on metal stand, height 106 cm
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Important Ifugao Bulul Sharman box and cover, Luzon, Philippines, of rectangular form, set with twin handles, length 50 cm. Provenance: Purchased the Todd Barlin collection, 2015, then private collection Sydney
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Wonderful Trobiand Island container, of horn form, carved with four figures riding on the back of a mythical figure, finely carved with scroll and line work, tow parts, length 43 cm
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Papua New Guinea Ramu river mask, carved with stylised bird head, in natural pigments of white, red and black, height 33 cm. Provenance: Arthur Whall, 2018, then private collection Sydney
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Two mounted tapa cloth Segments, painted with decoration in black, together with carved figural pole, (3)
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Rare and old Solomon Islands shell pectoral, worn by the man, carved with bird emblems and cowrie shell necklace,. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, then private collection Sydney
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Admiralty Islands spear head, 19th century, with obsidian head, with carved decoration, on mount, height 31 cm (spear head). Provenance: Chris Boylan tribal Art, Kensington, 2017, then private collection Sydney
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Balinese bronze figure of a horse, depicted standing on four legs, with mouth wide open, with decorative mane and tail, height 20.5 cm. Note: from the Donald friend collection, a sketch of the horse is included in his book 'The Cosmic Turtle' p.103
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Pakak Batak Kalasan sword, with carved wooden handle, with straight blade and bamboo sheath, with woven bands, length 69 cm
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Large Balinese wooden kris holder, carved in the form of a naga, depicted with mouth open and tail upturned, painted in tones of red, black and gold, height 60 cm x length 88 cm
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Balinese carved wooden candlestick, height 77.5 cm
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Papau New Guinea fighting shield, Wahgi valley, Western Highlands, these shields from the Wahgi are the largest in the world, the circle and radiating lines represent 'The Sun', a creator ancestor, 158 cm x 58 cm
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Papua New Guinea giant clamshell ring, 'Yua' Prince Alexander mountains, a wealth item, used in bride price transactions, cut from the giant clamshell with bamboo, nassa shell bands, diameter 23 cm
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Papua New Guinea old large dance mask, coastal Ramu river region, north coast, used in large village gathering, representing an important spirit, probably once had shell eyes, 74 cm x 31 cm
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Papua New Guinea large yam mask, Abelam people, used to decorate yams at harvest ceremonies, painted a fire red, with white eyes, 61 cm x 33 cm
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Papua New Guinea woven dance helmet, 'Baba' from the Abelam people, said to represent a bird, possibly a cockatoo, used in many ceremonial dances, with white face, with yellow and orange, 52 cm x 33 cm x 24 cm
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Papua New Guinea woven dance helmet, 'Baba' from the Abelam people, said to represent a bird, possibly a cockatoo, used in many ceremonial dances, decorated with cassowary feather headdress, orange face, with white triangles, 57 cm x 28 cm x 30 cm
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Paua New Guinea fighting shield, Southern Highlands, with a central ridge for strength, painted bright red - so the warrior in visible from far away, white circles at the rope knots make it look like a huge face, 126 cm x 41 cm
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Two Papua New Guinea Sepik Region yam masks, both well woven and painted, they are tied on the yams at harvest festivals, to give good fertility, 38 cm. And 17 cm. High
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Papua New Guinea fighting shield, Mendi valley, Southern Highlands, traditional designs in orange black and white, a strong central band separates what is two abstract figures - protective ancestor figures, 143 cm x 41 cm
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Two Papua New Guinea Sepik Region yam masks, Abelam people, both well woven and painted, they are tied on the yams at harvest festivals, to give good fertility, 27 cm. And 43 cm. High
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Papua New Guinea large wood Hornbill figure, Abelam people, Prince Alexander mountains, a large sun motif central, 79 cm x 31 cm
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Papua New Guinea Vokeo Island old dance mask, north coast, used in the Tangbal dance, and represents a female spirit from the sea, usually they dance in pairs - mother and daughter, 39 cm x 21 cm
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Lower Sepik river Ols story board, Kambot village, Keram river, lower Sepik river, 38 cm x 28 cm
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Large Australian Aboriginal woven mat, c.1960s, from communities around Kakadu - Oenpelli or Maningrida, beautiful orange and yellow colours, diameter 150 cm
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Sterling silver and whale bone carved magnifying glass, with carved spiral handle and silver mounts, length 30 cm
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Silver vesta, of rectangular form, with enamel armorial for Melbourne, impressed pitcher
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Three sterling silver topped toiletry jars, hallmarked Birmingham, 1911/14 (3)
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Chinese white jade kylin, depicted with lingzhi, length 4 cm
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Chinese jade Kylin figure group, in tones of green, with central carved ball, length 7.5 cm
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Lalique amber glass pendant, of circular form with raised dome to centre, decorated with raised star motifs, signed, with box, diameter 7 cm
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Edwardian fan, with black plum feathers on faux tortoise shell batons
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Chinese carved Qing Dynasty ivory archers ring, of baluster form
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Good Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, of cylindrical form, decorated with figures within court gardens in iron red and underglaze blue, six character mark to base, height 8 cm
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George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1925, G.E.T of curved rectangular form, total weight 43gm, length 8 cm
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George V sterling silver spectacle case, hallmarked, Chester, 1910, W.R, of curved oval form, with engine turned decoration, length 11 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver spectacle case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1923, H.M, of rectangular pillow form, with engraved monogram, total weight 91gm
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George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1912, S & C, of rectangular curved form, total weight 42gm, length 8.2 cm
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Early whale bone tooth, length 13 cm
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English silver plate three tiered cake stand, by Whitehall, set with three graduated square tiers, united by reeded column, on four paw feet, height 50 cm
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Bronze figure of Fortuna, after Danese Cattaneo depicting a nude holding robes in her hands, on sphere on black marble base, height 80 cm
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Bronze figure group ' Pysche Revived by Cupid' depicting cupid leaning over to kiss psyche, raised on a black marble base, length 32 cm
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French gilt Le Roy & Fils mantle clock, Paris with enamel circular dial with Roman numerals and Arabic seconds, within an ornate case, decorated with putto, wreaths and urns, height 42 cm
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Large pair of 19th century Continental four branch candelabra, set with a central sconce surrounded by four sconces on scrolled acanthus branches, on an urn shaped support, on a scrolled base accented with neoclassical musical motifs on six scrolled legs, height 68 cm (2)
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Large Art Nouveau figure of water carrier, depicting a maiden in classical dress with urn resting upon her shoulder, in tones of gold and green, height 96 cm
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Art Deco style bronze figure, depicting a dancer leaning back with one arm in the air, on stepped marble base, height 40 cm
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19th century tea caddy, in mahogany, of tapering facetted form, opening to three compartments with ivory handles, the whole on four spherical feet, 14 cm x 23 cm
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Victorian Tunbridge writing slope, of rectangular form, decorated with bands of inlaid geometric motifs, opening to fitted interior, writing slope and twin inkwells, 14 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm
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Regulator wall clock, with circular white enamel dial, with Roman numerals, and swing pendulum, set within a wooden case, height 77 cm
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Louis XV style porcelain covered vase, of baluster form with domed cover, twin ormolu lion mask ring handles and matching ormolu square base, the vase with four reserve panels depicting bucolic agrarian scenes and lovers among ruins, a/f, height 44 cm
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Gustav Becker mantle clock, with large circular dial, set with Roman numerals, set within an architectural case, accented with brass stringing and raised upon four brass bracket feet, pendulum and key
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Edwardian sterling silver and ivory walking stick, the knop handle embossed with acanthus work above tapering stick, length 92 cm
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Edwardian walking stick, set with whale bone handle, with sterling silver mount and tapering stick, length 89 cm
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Edwardian walking stick, with embossed sterling silver handle, above carved African stick, length 85 cm
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Three walking sticks, including carved wooden, Swiss hikers cane and dog head handle cane, (3)
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Chinese dressing box, of rectangular mirror, with hinged mirror, with gilt surround, above three drawers, 23 cm x 23 cm
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Art Deco style bronze after Colinet, depicting a dancer standing on one foot, with arms outstretched on spherical black marble stand, height 49 cm
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Chinese garlic head vase, decorated with dragons amongst scrolling foliage, in rich tones of red and green, on circular foot, a/f, height 63 cm
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Majolica twin handled cabbage tazza, together with salt and pepper shakers, plate and butter dish and cover, in a dark green glaze, (5)
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Set of six Staffordshire Clarice Cliff Bizarre plates, comprising four square bowls and two rectangular plates, in tones of green and yellow, (6)
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South East Asian carved harp, decorated with raised scroll work and jewelled finish, in red lacquer finish, height 75 cm
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Chinese wooden jewellery box, of rectangular casket form, carved with figures and floral motifs, with removable interior compartment, with brass clasp and lock, 13 cm x 25 cm x 14 cm
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Big Ben skeleton mantle clock, set with pierced panels, with the movement centre, above a swing pendulum and key, raised on wooden stand with glass dome cover
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Gille and Marc bronze sculpture, depicted seated rabbit women holding a glass, edition 14/15, height 43 cm
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Fine pair of KPM painted porcelain plaques, of rectangular form, one painted with an image of a small boy seated on a basket with carrots and onion at his feet, the other depicting a young gilt holding a single flower, in soft tones of brown and blue, framed, impressed KPM to base, 22 cm x 15 cm
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Japanese cloisonne vase, of petit tapering form, decorated with a bird perched within a flowering tree, on a blue ground, a/f, height 12 cm
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Thai standing Buddha, depicted with head dress, hands clasped holding vessel, on lotus base, height 32 cm
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Chinese Yixing teapot, of baluster form, with incised character marks, impressed markers marks to base and cover, height 8 cm
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Three contemporary Australian pottery vases, of baluster form, impressed marks, (3)
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Fragment of Australian petrified wood, length 15 cm
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Group of ten Australian pottery pieces, including tankards, cups and vases, (10)
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Group of ten Australian pottery pieces, including tankards, cups and vases, (10)
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Pair of Australian pottery plaques by Milton Moon, of rectangular organic form, decorated with splashed glaze motif, signed verso, 29 cm x 17 cm (2)
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Large Australian Milton Moon pottery plaque, Flinders Rangers, of organic form, in tones of green, white and brown, 63 cm x 43 cm
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British World War I naval officers sword, with lion head pommel, shagreen handle, displaying anchor and coronet, with leather scabbard
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British World War officers dress Sword/Sabre, with lion head pommel, with pierced basket, with silvered scabbard and accented with tassel, length 102 cm
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Prussian World War I officers dress Sword/Sabre, with lion head pommel, above, shagreen handle, accented with cartouche motifs and metal scabbard, length 101 cm
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Prussian Infantry officers sword, model 1889, with foldable handle, monogram and coronet, with black metal scabbard, length 115 cm
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Pair of decoy hunting ducks, in wood, with painted features, (2)
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Extensive German silver (800) cutlery service, set with tapering handles with wreath edging accented with ribbons to the centre, monogrammed, comprising of thirteen main knives, twelve entree, knives, twelve fish knives, twelve main spoons, twelve desert spoons, twelve coffee spoons, twelve teaspoons, eleven cake spoons, twelve main forks, twelve entree forks, twelve fish forks, fourteen cake forks, eleven serving utensils, total weight 5283gm
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Classical style vert bronze bust, depicting a bust of Greek man, mounted on stand, height 41 cm (including stand)
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Large French terracotta painted vase, painted with a continuous scene depicting a figure in a wooded landscape, signed J.Jacouemard, in tones of blue, green and grey, height 61 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figure, depicting Isabella Countess of Sefton in period dress, in tones of yellow, purple and green, height 24.5 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figure, depicting Sophia Charlotte lady Sheffield in period dress, in tones of yellow, blue and brown, height 25 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figure, depicting Mary Countess Howe in period dress, in tones of pink, yellow and blue, height 24 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figure, depicting the Hon. Frances Duncombe in period dress, in tones of blue, yellow and beige, height 24 cm
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Wedgwood Etruria twin handled urn, of lobed baluster form with a flared rim, with twin shell handles, on a stepped circular foot, height 24 cm
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Royal Worcester porcelain bud vase, of cylindrical form, with pierced rim, decorated with tower of Refuge Douglas bay, in blush tones, accented with gilt, height 8.5 cm
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18th century Sevres porcelain figure group 'The Alpine Shepherdess', modelled by Etienne Maurice Falconet, depicting a girl seated beside a lamb holding the hand of a young boy, a/f, height 15 cm
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Mailing 'Golden Spray' twin handled tray, of rectangular form, decorated with leaves in tones of green and gold, length 30.5 cm
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Lladro porcelain figure group, depicting a seated boy and dog, height 20 cm
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Bohemian amber flashed glass goblet, cut with panels depicting stags in forest settings, on floral form foot, together with Bohemian green glass, (2)
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