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Fairwater: The Collection of Sir Warwick and Lady Fairfax AC OBE — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:290
Sale Title:Fairwater: The Collection of Sir Warwick and Lady Fairfax AC OBELots with images:290
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:288
Date:22-Sep-2019
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A John Jaques Croquet set, Australian dart board and Sydney Imperial games table, mid 20th century used at the grounds of Fairwater and Harrington park, croquet set complete with guide, table 77 cm wide x 39 cm deep x 71.5 cm high
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A tulip oval dining table by Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961) for Knoll international, Carrara marble top on aluminium base, Knoll international label verso and 10875-34A number to base selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967, 200 cm wide, 70 cm high
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A Karuselli chair and footstool, designed 1964 for Averte Oy Finland, by Yrjo Kukkapuro reinforced steel frame with leather covers selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967
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A Karuselli chair and footstool, designed 1964 for Averte Oy Finland, by Yrjo Kukkapuro reinforced steel frame with leather covers selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967, 80 cm wide, 90 cm deep, 90 cm high
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A fabulous Asprey & Co silver plated novelty 'Dumbbell' cocktail shaker, circa 1930 one dumbbell head unscrews to reveal integral strainer, marked: Asprey London, 3138S, made in England. Pat applied for 20510/35, once in the scullery of Barford, from 1954, height 27 cm.
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A pair of Italian neoclassical style arrow form side tables, circa 1950 in tole with gilt accents, glass insert top, selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967 36 cm in diameter, 73 cm high
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An Assembled group of four decanters, by Waterford, Asprey and Regal comprising Waterford claret, Asprey decanter with gilt silver mount, Regal etched decanter and Edwardian engraved claret, tallest 35 cm (4)
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A part suite of Rosenthal crystal stemware, comprising five cocktail glasses, twelve red and ten white wine glasses (27)
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Lalique 'Boutons de Roses' crystal table mirror, after 1978 together with a Lalique 'Clairefontaine' clear perfume bottle, 25 cm and 7 cm high (2)
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An Assembled group of French glass table ornaments 20th century, 20th century comprising Baccarat pineapple and heart form box table lighters and Portieux Vallerysthal opaline glass bonbon dish and cover, tallest 22 cm (3)
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A suite of French gilt mounted cut crystal ashtrays, circa 1930's, of heart shape form, 8 cm wide (10)
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A French Empire style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, circa 1920, of tent and bag design with six scrolling branches and anthemion crown, selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967 (95 cm high 37in high, from crown to acorn drop)
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A Sheraton style mahogany bowfronted sideboard, late 19th century, with central drawer and tambour cupboard flanked by dummy drawer fronted cupboards, on tapered legs, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967, 153 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 92.5 cm high
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Three silver plate coasters, the pair English 20th century, the other Italian with scallop shell form sides, diameter 17 cm. (3)
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A set of seven Aesthetic Staffordshire Brownfield porcelain plates, circa 1880, each painted with aquatic scene within gilded rim, 25.5 cm diameter impressed Brownfield mark (7)
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An Assembled group of porcelain, comprising two boxes and trays by Capodimonte and a Herend box with cover 18 cm high and 22 cm long (5)
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Two sets of six porcelain plates, by Royal Copenhagen and Coalport, the Copenhagen set painted with floral spray, the Coalport set decorated with gilded 'F'(Fairfax) monogram, 25.5 cm and 23 cm diameter (12)
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A Meissen green 'Ming Dragon' pattern Part-Dinner-Service, 20th century comprising 12 dinner and soup plates, 9 entree plates, 2 deep serving bowls, another small and large serving bowl, 1 tureen and cover, 1 sauce boat and dish and 3 graduated serving platters crossed sword and painted numbers (42)
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A European glass demijohn, 18th century hand blown and of typical globular form, once in the rock garden of the Bondi beach house, 32 cm high
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A pair of Italian ceramic garden seats, circa 1960, each with tassel and drapery design selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967 45 cm high 17 1/2in high).
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A tulip side table, by Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961) for Knoll international Carrara marble top on aluminium base, Knoll international label verso selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967, 58 cm wide, 54 cm high
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A Holmegaard Per Lutken glass vase and Vernon Brejcha art glass vase, each with etched signatures, (2) 18 cm wide, 14 cm high (7in wide, 5 1/2in high)
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Attributed to Shoji Hamada (1894 - 1978), a Pottery bottle vase, of concave flattened form, with tenmoku glaze and wax resist decoration, unmarked, 21.5 cm wide x 10 cm deep x 25.5 cm high
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An Italian armchair, circa 1950, in the manner of Pier Luigi Colli, the timber frame with brass spindle back and sides, 59 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 85 cm high
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A cube form side table, Australian circa 1960 by Artes Studios laminated top inset to steel frame selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967 33 cm wide
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A suite of Rosenthal 'Linear-Smoke' stemware, designed by Georg Jensen comprising 17 champagne saucers, one beaker, a pair of wine glasses, four claret glasses and associated water jug, together with a set of eight liqueur glasses (33)
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Charles Noke and Harry Nixon for Doulton Burslem, a 'Chang' vase, circa 1925, of shouldered form, decorated with mottled lava glaze, 23 cm high both artist monograms
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Two Chinese rosewood side tables, early 20th century one with inset marble top, 46 and 56 cm high (2).
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A white-glazed standing figure of a Guanyin and porcelain bowl, the bowl painted with reserves of court figures on a green and blossom ground 52 cm high and 21 cm diameter (2).
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A French Verdure tapestry, probably Aubusson, 18th century depicting cranes within a lush landscape with foliage, fountains and rock garden, buildings and folly in the distance, enclosed by diaper floral border, 252 cm wide, 238 cm high
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An elegant Continental pressed metal framed mirror, 18th - 19th century, the frame finely decorated with allegorical roundel putti and scrolls and acanthus corners, 42.5 cm wide, 50 cm high
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A fine and unusual George IV style oak drum library table, English, circa 1830, the tooled leather top with writing slope, four frieze and working drawers, on a turned centre pedestal base with brass lion paw feet, 122 cm in diameter, 65 cm high
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A William IV mahogany and leather bergere library chair, upholstered in green buttoned leather, the down-swept arms, raised on turned and block supports, once in the library of Harrington park colonial homestead, from 1954, 50 cm wide, 81 cm deep, 93 cm high
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An unusual William IV revolving bookcase library table, circa 1835, the octagonal tooled leather top supported by turned columns enclosing a revolving bookcase with dummy book fronts, supported on shaped platform base with hidden castors, 90 cm wide, 76 cm deep, 90 cm high
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Three silver cigarette boxes, by the Friedlander Brothers of Berlin, London 1895 Joseph Braham, London 1927 Hardy Brothers, the largest with gilt interior and lion passant coronet crest, the smaller lined with cedar and engraved with Fairfax crest, height 5.5, 5, 4.5 cm, length 18, 17.5, 14 cm. (3)
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An Assembled group of silver plate, of Australian Social history interest, comprising a 'Royal Sydney golf Club' charger, an 'Adelaide Steamship Co' wine cooler and a pair of Austin Dealership tankards, diameter 41 cm. (4)
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A Victorian Staghorn inkstand, circa 1880 on an oak base with plated silver mounts, a pen tray, two glass inkwells, the horns holding a silvered bell, once in the library of Harrington park colonial homestead, from 1954 39.5 cm high 15 1/2in high).
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An Assembled group of walking canes and a whip, the whip Edwardian, the others of recent manufacture comprising an Edwardian bone boxer-head whip, with four contemporary canes, one with pewter top (5)
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An Assembled group of Derby and Royal Crown Derby, 1820's and contemporary comprising Royal Crown Derby two trio sets and dinner plates, together with two Derby plates with 1820's marks 24 cm, 25 cm and 26.5 cm diameter (10)
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An Italian eight piece matched 800 standard tea and coffee service, second quarter 20th century all in neoclassical taste, the set of four with bone and wood handles on circular foot, with matched set of three similar on capped-paw feet, coffee pot and matched tea strainer, height 32 cm, weight (total approximate) 4685 gms. (8)
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An Afshar rug, circa 1900, with three central medallions within bird motif border on diaper ground within geometric borders 168 cm width x 243 cm depth
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After the antique: a bronze figure of Narcissus, modelled standing, gazing down at his own reflection, foundry stamp: Modello di (illeg) and Proprieta Artistica 181 66 cm wide, 62.5 cm high
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A rare 1785 'Captain James Cook, F.R.S' line engraved portrait, by O. Birrell after H. Dodd, the full length portrait surmounted by crest and motto: 'Per Mare Exegi Per Terras' (by sea monumentum by land). Published July 20, Pater Noster row. Dodd del.; Birrell sculp. Plate size 8.5 cm x 19.5 cm refer to similar example held in the Wellcome collection London, 1785 by I. Fielding
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A 19th century five dial mahogany wheel barometer, by G. Giobbio, Froome, the swan neck pediment flanking brass urn over a hygrometer, thermometer and convex mirror above the silvered dial and level, 32 cm wide, 9 cm deep, 113.5 cm high
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A Continental 925 gilt silver beaker, with an Italian 800 standard silver tray, by Fratelli Coppini of Florence and unknown both with embossed and stippled borders, height 8 cm, diameter 30 cm, weight 719gms. (2)
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An English 19th century tooled leather mounted writing and correspondence box, with inset brass handle, the bifold box enclosing a writing slope, letter and stationary compartments, pen-tray and inkwell holders, and leather blotter book, with double pin lock, 30 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 13 cm high
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A Luristan bronze master of animals finial circa early first millennium B.C., the finial in the form of facing Ibex animals with rings on a support base, 30 cm high
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A fine adze blade, cook Islands and a stone pounder, Tahiti Islands, each of typical form 15.5 cm high and 16.5 cm long (2)
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A rare and unusual Charles I oak joined library table, English, part circa 1630 and later, the fully-cleated top above frilly leaf-carved S-scroll rails, on columnar-turned legs with stiff-leaf carved capitals, joined by robust stretchers all round, 122 cm wide, 85 cm deep, 92.5 cm high
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A group of Attic and classical style Pottery, after the antique, 19th century and later comprising two vases, two ewers, a vessel and a figure by P.Ipsen Copenhagen, the tallest vase purchased from Guinevere Antiques Ltd London 1991 as 'Victorian Attic style vase, circa 1850' tallest, 34 cm (6)
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A fine Regency mahogany adjustable reading table, circa 1820 on central pedestal base with reeded legs, side fitted drawer and pull out trays, 51 cm wide, 44 cm deep, 70.5 cm high
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A crocodile skin vanity case with silver accessories, by Drew & Sons, Piccadilly circus, London, 1903 enclosing a matched set of silver and silver mounted accoutrements and an assembled group of silver objet de vertu, once in the library of Barford, from 1954
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Two Victorian large pewter tankards, relating to James Oswald, Son of Sir James reading Fairfax, (1834?1919), each with domed lids scrolled handles and glass bottoms, engraved Balliol College, Morrison fours, together with a large 19th century Derbyshire salt glaze stoneware hunting tyg, possibly Bourne, lacking handles, mounted with EPNS collar and crest, engraved 'Balliol College Regatta G.F & G.E Fairfax', (3) 21 cm high, 8in high), dated 1883 and 1889
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A fine English George III period mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1780, the pierced broken arch pediment above solid panel upper doors, the fall front enclosing drawers and pigeon holes, the base with four graduated drawers on bracket feet, 104 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 237 cm high
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A nine carat gold presentation chalice, Sheffield, 1923, with inscription 'The Imperial press Conference Australia 1925 - presented by, the Empire press Union - to J.O.Fairfax - Chairman of the Australian section, in Recognition of his Eminent Services.' 6.5 cm deep, 15 cm high (2 1/2in deep, 6 1/2in high), weight 280 grms
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A large late nineteenth century Swiss white marble and gilt brass perpetual calendar mantle clock, Aubert & Klaftenberger, Geneva, the case with moulded cornice over bevelled glass panels to a marble stepped base., the three part enamel dial with concentric seconds, enclosing the visible brocot escapement and Roman subsidiary dial, set above both dials within an engraved mask of elaborate foliate scrolls on a matted ground., the movement with rectangular plates united by four pillars and rack strike on a…
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An Austrian silver serving dish and cover, presentation trophy for 'The Royal Easter Show' hallmarked 1872, the dome cover with floral form knop, inscribed 'Pen of 3 fat Steers' won by W.O. Fairfax in 1950, diameter 21 cm, weight 1119gms.
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A pair of Continental Regency revival Chinoiserie demi-lune card tables, late 19th, early 20th century, the green lacquer ground embellished with Chinoiserie and foliate decoration, the swivelling quadrant drawers above square tapering legs, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi Beach', Vogue Australia, June/July 1967, 65 cm wide x 35 cm deep x 76 cm high
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An Italianate Chinoiserie 'Lacca' bureau cabinet, 20th century with inset panel doors enclose adjustable shelves above the fall front concealing an interior fitted with drawers, hidden column drawers and pigeon holes, the sliding writing surface set in dummy drawer above two graduated drawers on bracket feet, decorated in the manner of giles Grendy, 103 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 210 cm high
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A pair of French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilded fauteuils, 20th century, each upholstered in silk, with a ribbon-and acanthus carved frame on tapering fluted legs (2), 61 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 100 cm high
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An Assembled group of demitasse cups and saucers, comprising examples by Derby, Coalport, Dresden, Wedgwood, Capodimonte and examples with; Sevres type mark, Ar type mark, Meissen type mark and Vienna type mark, (9)
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An Italian carved marble Corinthian capital occasional table, probably late 19th century typically carved with acanthus scrolls, once in the drawing room of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, acquired through David Jones gallery, Sydney, in December 1967 50.5 cm wide, 50.5 cm deep, 50 cm high
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A large pair of Italian Maiolica Istoriato snake-handled vases, 19th century one painted with classical reserve depicting Tarquin and Lucretia and battle scene verso the other Coriolanus, Act V, scene III and biblical scene, once in the sitting room of the Pierre Hotel penthouse, New York 60 cm high both with restorations
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A Queen Anne style wing chair, late 19th century, of generous proportions, upholstered in red brocade velvet, 85.5 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 110 cm high
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A 19th century George II style mahogany stool, with carved cabriole legs on lion paw feet, 59 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 50 cm high
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A pair of Regency style nested tables, by William Tillman, late 20th century, each in a set of three with bamboo form legs, once in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, 46 cm wide, 33 cm deep, 67 cm high
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An early twentieth century French gilt and patinated brass varigated marble figural clock, the case depicting a cherub wielding a club, riding a chariot drawn by a lion on a stepped and raised marble base with gilt mounts depicting classical scenes on raised scrolled feet., the silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with minute marker and centre with gilt spokes, with blued-steel Breguet style hands., the stamped and numbered brocot style movement with anchor escapement, striking on a bell. Once in the…
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A pair of French Greek revival gilt and painted bronze candlesticks and bronze centrepiece, late 19th early 20th century, the candlestick with tri form tapered columns surmounted by female herm with claw and ball foot, the neoclassical centrepiece possibly from an oil lamp, purchased from Guinevere Antiques London as 'French bronze vase circa 1830', the candlesticks once in the drawing room of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York 35.5 cm and 30 cm high 13 1/2in high) (3)
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A Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquered tilt top table, typically decorated throughout, the pedestal terminating in triform base with claw and ball feet, once in the drawing room of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York 90 cm diameter, 78 cm high
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A pair of French Louis XVI style crystal and ormolu lamps, attributed to Baccarat, late 19th early 20th century, the cut crystal vase mounted with chased scrolled foliate handles, raised by a circular base with block and rosette feet and laurel, once in the drawing room of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York 75 cm high 29 1/2in high)
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An archaistic bronze food vessel, ding, with wine cup, Jue china, and food-serving vessel, Gui, as shown in the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York 23 cm, 16.2 cm and 12.1 cm high
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A lacquered 'Gourd Vine' covered-box, Japan, 20th century together with a melon form box and cover and a bowl and another, (3) 15 cm high
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A monumental Aubusson tapestry carpet, circa 1900, of central oval medallion design with a central floral bouquet encircled by floral sprays and garlands, acquired through Vigo carpet gallery 290 cm width, 690 cm depth
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A French Empire maple giltwood and gesso concert harp, early 19th century, by Sebastian Erard, with seven pedals and 42 strings, the brass plate with engraved inscription: 'Erard Freres - Parbrevet Dinvention - Facteurs de forte piano & de Harpes du Roi - Deses Menus Plaisvis Dela court Imperiale de Russie - Monseigneur le Duc d'Orleans & de SA famille - Rue du mail no 13 & 21 a Paris', Once in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York
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A Louis XVI style giltwood and Aubusson tapestry settee, French 19th century, the parcel gilt and painted frame with acanthus mouldings, upholstered in hunting scene and putti aubusson tapestry with cushions, 140 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 99 cm high
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A set of three French Directoire style footstools, 20th century bespoke made to match lot 34, upholstered in gold Thai silk with down cushion, once in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, 73 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 58 cm high
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An Italian neoclassical revival parcel gilt and painted side table, 20th century formed as three standing swans with brass capped glass top 56 cm high 22in high).
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Set of six Arts & Crafts Gothic revival brass candlesticks, English circa 1880, each cast with zoomorphic beast motifs, on triform claw feet, (6) 47 cm high 18 1/2in high)
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A pair of Empire style painted gilt wood window benches, 20th century, upholstered in silk with down cushion, once in the ballroom in the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York (2), 140 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 65 cm high
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A set of four Regency style etagere, by William Tillman, late 20th century in mahogany veneer with inset glass shelves, on brass castors, 36 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 73 cm high
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An Italian occasional table in carved Verona marble, 19th century and later, the glass top supported on carved standards in the form of griffin, mounted on gadrooned mahogany plinths, 91 cm wide, 50.5 cm deep, 50 cm high
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An unusual 19th century Dutch Portuguese marquetry bifold Barra de Servico, the lifting top converts to the backboard housing two shelves and encloses a bifold top above a single drawer and cupboard, 94 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 91 cm high
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A large 19th century Old Sheffield Plate punch bowl, embossed with dog chasing a wild boar amongst a ground of C scroll and acanthus cartouche, floral device mark, once in the pantry of Barford, from 1954, then in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, height 27.5 cm, diameter 38.5 cm.
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A cut crystal gilt rim part stemware service, probably Moser first half 20th century comprising 12 wine glasses, nine champagne dishes and four liqueur glasses, once in the dining room of Barford, from 1954 (25)
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An extensive set of twenty five Italian silver plated stirrup cups, second half 20th century in the form of a fox head, Pam Italy mark, height 13.5 cm.
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival marquetry serving table, the graduated double tier surmounted by glass and parquetry gallery tray, on parquetry splayed legs, once in the master bedroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, 89 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 85 cm high
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An Art Deco silver garniture, by Hardy Brothers, Birmingham 1923 and 1924, with C scroll and shell molded rim, height tallest 9 cm, weight 593gms. (3)
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A pair of Val Saint Lambert paperweights for Asprey, of plain cube form, signed, once in the master bedroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York 7 cm square
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A pair of 'Jupiter Danse de Flore' crystal vases, by Val Saint Lambert for Asprey, each with sand engraved and gilded band of classical figures in relief, 25.5 cm high Val St Lambert (2)
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A pair of French Electrified tole oil lamps by Brevete, circa 1890, each on ormolu stand, with shade and silk cord 75 cm high 29 1/2in high). (2)
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An extensive set of twenty five Italian silver plated stirrup cups, second half 20th century in the form of a fox head, Pam Italy mark. (25)
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A rare and beautiful Venetian rococo Harpsichord, 18th-19th century and later, the later painted and lacquered case, on cabriole legs, green and ivory decoration showing various scenes of Arcadia, single manual timber carved keys, requires restringing, once in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, and then the ballroom of Fairwater, 147 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 94.5 cm high
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A pair of French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilded fauteuils, 20th century, each upholstered in striped cut velvet, with a ribbon-and-acanthus carved frame on tapering fluted legs, 61 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 100 cm high
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A Continental neoclassical style giltwood gesso and lustre candelabra and wall sconce, late 19th, early 20th century, with acanthus and anthemion moulded motifs, the candelabra with lion paw feet, 84 cm high 33in high) (3). Provenance: The British Antiques Dealers Association (label attached to sconce) David Jones gallery, Sydney. Exhibited: Oriental ceramics, David Jones gallery, Sydney, 2 - 14 September 1968, shown in installation images of that exhibition
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A William & Mary style mahogany side table, late 19th, early 20th century, with frieze drawer on barley twist legs united by a shaped X-stretcher and bun feet, 70 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A blue-and-white 'Buddhist lions' charger, Kangxi four-character mark, China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) 37.2 cm diam.
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A French Art Deco bronze study of a couple in Embrace, by Ghanu Gantcheff (active 1920s) green patinated, the couple on integral rock form base, signed in the cast 67 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 43 cm high
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A late George III mahogany sideboard, with feather banded top, straight fronted with two drawers and a cupboard on tapered legs, 125 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 90 cm high
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A pair of Italian Baroque silvered copper pricket candlesticks, 18th century later electrified, the repousse baluster stems and triform bases with rocaille foliate designs, once in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, 171 cm high 67in high
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A painted pine console with marble top, Georgian with later elements on monopodia legs, molded carved neoclassical frieze and with black and gold marble top, 108 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 93 cm high
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