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Furniture and Artworks From Bronte House and Wattle Ridge Farm The Homes of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Handbury — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:191
Sale Title:Furniture and Artworks From Bronte House and Wattle Ridge Farm The Homes of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew HandburyLots with images:188
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:159
Date:1-Oct-2019
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Neo-Gothic oak bench 19th century, with open tracery back rail, rectangular seat upholstered in blue floral fabric, height 85 cm width 167 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Louis XIV style high back armchair c. 1900, upholstered in a yellow cotton fabric designed by Fortuny, together with a matching custom made armchair (2), height 117 cm. Provenance: John Wilson Antiques, Melbourne, November 2004. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney. Labels: Thomas Hamel Design, Sydney
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George III oak square stool c. 1770, with needlepoint seat, on square chamfered legs joined by stretchers, height 46 cm width 44 cm depth 44 cm. Provenance: John Wilson Antiques, Melbourne, October 2004. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Persian Kilim 19th century, woven with geometric motifs in shades of red, cream and blue, restored, 197 x 140 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Bokhara Tekke rug, Central Asia 20th century, decorated with multiple dark blue and cream guls surrounded by narrow borders against a Burgundy ground, 565 x 307 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Two French Provincial elm chairs, with caned seats, one with mid-rail carved with a floral urn (2), height 85 cm, 97 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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George III kitchen table c. 1790, the rectangular top with a moulded edge, raised on ring and turned legs, height 67.5 cm width 80 cm depth 59 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Modern square ottoman, with multicolour stripped upholstery, height 40 cm width 123 cm depth 123 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney. Labels: Thomas Gail Martin, Sydney, c. 2005
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Louis XVI style marquetry occasional table 19th century, the circular top with cross motif, above a single drawer, raised on four tapered legs, height 70 cm diameter 40 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Louis XVI style walnut fauteuil Tournant (swivel chair) 19th century, with caned back and seat, padded armrests, raised on cabriole legs carved with acanthus leaves, height 90 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Louis XVI style occasional table, the circular variegated marble top surrounded by a brass gallery, on fluted legs, height 47 cm diameter 45 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XVI style ormolu andirons late 19th century, each modelled as a putti standing on a scrolled rocaille base (2), height 55 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894) parcel-gilt and silvered bronze casket, the quatrefoil hinged lid surmounted by a group of four birds, signed 'J. Moigniez', birds (A/F), height 18 cm length 22 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Pair of sterling silver posy vases mark of William Comyns & Sons, London, 1903, each of squared trumpet form, with fluted body, hallmarked, weighted (2), height 22.5 cm weight 911 grams. Provenance: Stephan Kalms, fine silver, London, October 2004. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Sterling silver flatware service mark of various Silversmiths, London, 19th century, mostly by George Adams, including William Chawner, William Eley & William Fearn, W & E Eaton and F. Higgins, fiddle and thread patterns, 36 place settings, 36 soup spoons, 36 table spoons, 36 dessert spoons, 36 entree forks, 36 table forks,.., approx. Weight 15000 grams (excl. Knives). Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, February 2005. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Spode two large water jugs, each with blue transfer decoration of ruins in a landscape, printed factory marks to undersides (2), height 31.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Wrought iron and wooden box 19th century, of oval shape, the lid with plaque monogrammed 'Ial', locked, height 30 cm width 51 cm depth 39 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Two French. Provincial stools, with caned seats (2), height 46 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Three French Provincial oak chairs early 20th century, with ladder backs, two chairs with caned seats (3), height 92 cm, 90 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Three French footstools, walnut and oak, two with cane work (3), approx. Height 21 cm length 32 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Oak cricket table 19th century, circular top above three legs, height 56 cm diameter 47 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Rustic elm milking stool 19th century, square seat with handle, height 44 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Victorian oak library metamorphic chair 19th century, convert to library steps, height 87 cm. Provenance: Grafton Galleries Antiques, Sydney, February 1998. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Victorian Georgian card table c. 1810, with outset corners, raised on square section legs, top (A/F), height 71 cm width 84 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Victorian mahogany tilt-top wine table 19th century, the circular top above a tripod base, with glass top, height 71 cm diameter 60 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Large glass hanging Hurricane lantern shade, hand blown clear and frosted glass, with silvered metal mount, height 35 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Three glass hanging Hurricane lantern shades, hand blown clear and frosted glass, with brass mounts (3), height 30 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Victorian polished steel fender c. 1880, in the Adam style, of serpentine outline, decorated with oval paterae and piercing, length 153 cm. Provenance: Christie's Sydney, the content of Bronte house, lot 57, December 2003. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Victorian mahogany toilet mirror late 19th century, the rectangular swivelled mirror on two scrolled supports, height 56 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Mahogany Butler tray on stand, of rectangular form with two handles, height 90 cm width 73 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Victorian mahogany tilt-top wine table 19th century, the circular top above a tripod base, height 74 cm diameter 55 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Camphor wood campaign chest 19th century, brass edge banding, lock and two later handles, height 43.5 cm width 95 cm depth 45.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Edwardian stained wood wall mirror, of rectangular shape, 123 x 30 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Empire style faux bamboo armchair, with ebonised finish and caned seat, height 87 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Ebonised umbrella stand, of oval form, with gilded border, height 50 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Victorian papier mache tray on stand c. 1880, black with gilded foliate decoration, height 63 cm width 81.5 cm depth 63.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Pair of French five light brass and crystal girandoles, with cut crystal drops (2), height 46 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Georgian style lounge chair, upholstered in a green and white check fabric, on castors, height 83 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney. Labels: Thomas Hamel Design, Sydney
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Louis XVI style giltwood and gesso jardiniere c. 1850, of oval shape with egg and dart border, double handled tole liner, length 65 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Edwardian mahogany reading stand early 20th century, with attached candle lamp (A/F), adjustable brass stem on cast iron base, height 114 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader, Sydney, December 2004. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Pair of four light gilt-metal and glass girandoles, electrified, with cut and pressed glass drops (2), height 62 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Collection of brass painting wall lights, of various sizes (quantity), approx. Length 80 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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A collection of architectural and figural studies including a view of London, a view of Westminster bridge, J.W. Edy, published March 1792 by J Harris and others, engravings on paper, two in walnut and gilt frames, eleven unframed (13), 54 x 77 cm and smaller. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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A collection of fauna studies, handcoloured engravings on paper (17) unframed, approx. 9.5 x 16 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Christofle extensive porcelain dinner service, 'Malmaison' pattern, with hand applied platinum border, sixteen place settings, with printed factory marks, one entree plate (A/F) (quantity). Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Porcelain dessert service, comprising two cake stands and six plates (8), diameter 24 cm (stand). Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Frankenthal porcelain group of the four Seasons, c. 1755-1762, modelled with four children around a palm tree, on a gilt enriched rocaille base, blue rampant lion mark to underside, minor restored breaks to leaves, height 24.5 cm. Provenance: Zelli porcelain, London, January 2007. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Dr. Wall Worcester porcelain dish, 19th century, of oblong shape, apple green border, the centre hand painted with floral sprays, length 30 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Chinese export blue and white sauceboat Qianlong (1736-1795), sur-decorated to the interior with coloured enamels and gilt, with leaf-form under plate (2), height 7 cm length 19 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Porcelaine de Paris covered sugar bowl, of circular shape with two handles, decorated in pinks, greens and gilt with swags of flowers, marked underneath with iron red cypher, height 16 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Collection of German blanc-de-chine porcelain figures, comprising a monkey, a rampant lion and two Parakeets, together with a pair of Ginori porcelain candlesticks (5), height 20 cm (birds), 23 cm (candlesticks). Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Two pairs of porcelain vases, each of trumpet form, with gilded accents (4), height 21 cm, 19 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Two Chinese porcelain miniature garden seats, each of hexagonal shape, one painted with insects and flowers against a turquoise ground, the other with figures in landscape (2), approx. Height 16 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese green glazed pottery parrots, together with a pair of green and dark blue glazed pottery vases (4), height 21.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Orrefors clear glass vase, signed 'Orrefors', together with four coloured glass vases (5), height 29 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Pair of cut crystal campagna vases, clear crystal (2), height 30 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Assorted cut crystal and glass pieces, comprising a pair of comports, a vase, two metal mounted perfume bottles, and a pair of pressed glass open salt and pepper cellars (7), approx. Height 24 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Chinese black lacquered display case, with gilded interior, height 37 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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French nativity scene, hand painted plaster, comprising nine 'Santons' and three sheep, one figure (A/F) (12), approx. Height 60 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Leica Televid 2044093 camera with Ocular Vario 62/77, with black and green Leica cover. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) Pauline Bonaparte Borghese as Venus Victrix, white marble, height 23 cm length 42 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XVI style ormolu and marble mantel clock late 19th century, the white enamel circular dial with Arabic numerals, signed 'Mignolet a Paris', flanked by two allegorical figures, height 41 cm length 42 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XV style ormolu mounted white marble mantle clock, the white enamel circular dial with Arabic numerals, beneath an urn finial, movement stamped 'E. Godeau', back case door (A/F), height 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943) ivory figure of a nude, c. 1925, on a green onyx plinth, signed 'F. Preiss', height 29 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Josef Lorenzl (Austrian, 1892-1950) gilded bronze figure of a nude, c. 1930, on a variegated marble plinth, signed 'Lorenzl', stamped 'Made in Austria Bronze', height 29.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XVI style ormolu mounted marble obelisk mantel clock Mid-19th century, the white enamel circular dial with Arabic numerals, signed 'Autray a Paris', beneath an eagle finial, the front inset with a high relief of classical figures, and a plaque inscribed 'Charles X au Prince Polignac', back case door loose, height 56 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XVI style ormolu mounted and marquetry jardiniere 19th century, of oval shape with gilded-metal gallery, each side applied with a cupid seating on scrolled leaf, height 20 cm length 43 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XV fauteuils a la Reine by Bernard II van Risamburgh (BVRB), c. 1750, each with a cartouche-shaped padded back, upholstered in pink and grey floral fabric, the channelled frames richly carved with floral scrolls and acanthus, on cabriole legs, one chair stamped 'BVRB' (A/F) (2), height 97 cm. Provenance: Trevor Potts Antiques, San Francisco, Private Collection, Sydney. Labels: Bernard II van Risen Burgh, known as 'BVRB' is regarded as one of the greatest ebeniste of the Louis XV period. He…
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Victorian mahogany wine table 19th century, the rectangular top above a tripod base. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Georgian mahogany gate-leg table c. 1800, the oval top with two drop leaves, raised on tapered legs terminating in pad foot feet, height 73 cm width 120 cm depth 96 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney
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Australian Arts & Crafts child's chair c. 1936, the cartouche-shaped back carved with central medallion enclosing monogram and flanked by two dragons, with paper label to back. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Sterling silver and lapis lazuli jewellery casket mark of Hardy Brothers, London, 1933, of rectangular shape, lid and sides with vibrant lapis lazuli panels hallmarked, height 7 cm width 15.5 cm depth 10 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Farren-Jones, Sydney
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Late Victorian sterling silver footed bowl mark of James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1896, the circular lobbed bowl with reticulated motifs throughout, the rim decorated in high relief with leaf and grapes, hallmarked, height 9 cm diameter 25.5 cm weight 673 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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German silver five light candelabra mark of Carl Frey & Sohne, c. 1910, marked 'Crescent and crown, 800, C. Frey & So', with Polish import control marks, height 56.5 cm weight 1913 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Waterford six crystal balloon wine glasses, together with eight Waterford champagne glasses and a jug and two decanters (17), height 19.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Farren-Jones, Sydney
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Lalique eight champagne flutes, 'Ange' pattern, engraved and moulded glass, bowl engraved with wings, stem surmounted by frosted angel's face, etched to underside 'Lalique, France' (8), height 20.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Lalique suite of crystal stemware, comprising eight water glasses, seven red wine glasses and eleven white wine glasses, etched to underside 'Lalique, France' (26), approx. Height 20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of white-painted oak Chester armchairs 20th century, upholstered in cream linen fabric, on tapered fluted legs, height 114 cm width 90 cm depth 64 cm. Provenance: Charles Saunders Antiques, London. Shapiro, Sydney, SH111 Fine Furniture, Paintings, Silver, Decorative and Asian Arts, lot 205, 26 July 2015. Private Collection, Sydney
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Italian parcel-gilt altar niche 19th century, of architectural form, the half dome painted with night sky and carved with depiction of the holy spirit, supported by four columns carved with acanthus leaves, height 101. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III oak commode late 18th century, the rectangular lid with moulded edge, on turned and carved legs joined by stretchers, height 50 cm width 50 cm depth 40.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Black forest carved figure group 19th century, depicting a bull and a cow, on quatrefoil base, height 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French skeleton mantel clock under glass dome Mid-19th century, the Y shaped brass movement plates engraved with flowers and scrolls, white circular enamel dial with Roman numerals, stamped 'Ms Honorables Exp Paris. Londres', height 25 cm (including. Dome). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Labels: This miniature French skeleton clock was originally designed in 1850 and was first exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, London. The clock also was exhibited at the Paris exhibition in 1855
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Meissen large porcelain covered vase, blue Ming dragon pattern, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, cover and rim of vase chipped, height 63 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese export porcelain tureen, painted with English hunting scenes, the panels reserved on an mandarin palette ground, the lid with peach finial, height 22 cm length 41 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian five branch ruby glass epergne 19th century, each vase of trumpet form, height 56 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Farren-Jones, Sydney
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Pair of Italian seven light crystal and glass chandeliers, each chandelier with clear and coloured crystal drops, further embellished with coloured glass grapes, electrified (2), approx. Height 80 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Sylvestre Clerc (French, 1892-1965) standing nude, early 20th century, plaster, the standing figure with her left arm on her back, signed 'S. Clerc', height 76 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, WA
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Collection of taxidermy and leather luggage, comprising an armadillo purse handbag, a crocodile satchel and two alligator leather suitcases, armadillo purse missing mirror and shoulder strap (4), length 28 cm (armadillo), approx. 58 x 33 cm (suitcase). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XV style cream-painted and parcel-gilt side tables probably by Jansen, 20th century, the serpentine shaped rectangular top inset with mirrored panel above a frieze with single drawer, on cabriole legs, height 60 cm width 41 cm depth 30 cm
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French. Provincial oak extension dining table, the oval top above a cream-painted pedestal base, no extension leaves, height 75 cm width 150 cm depth 130 cm. Provenance: Howell & Howell, Sydney, July 2008
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Christofle silver plated tureen, early 20th century, modelled as a cauliflower with two leaf handles, raised on four feet, marked, height 23 cm length 35 cm. Provenance: Copeland & Desoos, Sydney, c. 1983. Private Collection, Sydney
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