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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:669
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:657
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:435
Date:12-Nov-2019
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Richard A. Shields carved kauri sculpture, incisor shape with multiple piercings, height 48 cm
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A large contemporary art glass vase, the swirling designs with stylised florals in bright tones of red, blue, yellow, etc., flattened ovoid form with tapered mouth and clear glass ring handles, height 33.5 cm.
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Lynden Over iridescent blue glass vase, cylinder form with silver panelled and blue veined highlights, engraved signature and date '05 to base, height 20.5 cm.
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An early 20th century pewter Arts & Craft clock, architectural form with hand beaten finish, riveted detail, the front with blue enamelled cabochon showing through the fret cut panel, height 24.5 cm.
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A Walter Moorcroft 'Pomegranate' vase, shouldered shape, green signature and impressed marks, height 20.5 cm.
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A Royal Doulton 'Sung' Flambe vase, signed by F. Allen and Charles Noke along with impressed and printed marks. Squat shouldered shape, decorated with an uncommon wooded landscape, height 11.5 cm
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A French Louis Dage pottery vase, decorated with turquoise orbs with brown and black centre, the body with black bands, on a cream ground, signed at base. 13 x 13 cm.
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A large baca aluminia Royal Copenhagen fajance dish, designed by Johanne Gerber, in yellow/ gold and black, width 23 cm.
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A pair of Zwiesel 1872 Kristall glas vases, in inky blue, height 23.5 cm.
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A Murano style glass lampshade, circular, light burgundy colour, diameter 37 cm.
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A French Art Deco Etling opalescent glass figurine, designed by Lucille Sevin, c.1925, the coy standing lady with long hair flowing down her left side, circular base, relief moulded maker's mark to plinth and '86', height 22.5 cm.
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A WMF Art Nouveau silver plate and glass centrepiece bowl, the oval frame decorated with roses, two side handles, with original glass liner, impressed marks, width 37.5 cm
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A tall glass vase, attributed to Holmegaard, amber with green sommerso and captured bubbles rising from the solid base, height 34 cm
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A pair of Georgian rummers, cut decoration to the bowl.
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A pair of Georgian champagne flutes, cut optic decoration with waisted stems.
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A pair of blue overlay cut crystal decanters, baluster shape with conforming stoppers, height 36 cm.
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An overlay glass decanter, amber overlay with cut decoration, conforming stopper.
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A set of six Cristalleries de Lorraine wine glasses, of varying colours with cut patterned bowls, height 21 cm.
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A harlequin set of six coloured wine glasses, various colours and cut patterned bowls. Some chips, height 20 cm.
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A cameo glass vase, decorated in Peruvian Primrose, signed Galle, height 20 cm.
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A vintage Murano Vetreria Oball glass sculpture of a seated Mexican, pale butterscotch amber tone, featuring a wide brimmed hat, original label attached, possibly by Luigi Omesto, height 23.5 cm.
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A large Kosta Boda art glass vase, mildly tapered cylinder form, the blue tint with deep mauve tendril design. Labelled, height 36 cm.
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A large Italian cranberry glass vase, baluster shape with vertical ribbing and gilt highlighted twist handles to the sides, height 31 cm.
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A set of eight Waterford Crystal heavy tumblers, diamond pattern.
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A set of six Waterford Crystal glasses, the short stems with knopped based diamond cut bowls. Etched mark to each some with paper labels, height 13.3 cm
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A Waterford Crystal jug, Lismore pattern, height 16.5 cm.
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A Waterford Crystal decanter in the Colleen pattern, ball stopper, acid etched mark, height 27 cm.
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A 'Porcelaine de Paris' two handled lidded urn, painted with rose garlands on a pink ground with gilt enrichments, height 38.5 cm.
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Two late 18th century Coalport coffee cups, decorated with Chinese scenes, with gilt embellishment.
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A pair of early 20th century Royal Dux figures, the young farmer with dog at his feet, his female companion with ewer to her shoulder, a lamb at her feet, traditional soft tones with gilt enrichments, pink triangle and other marks, height 23 cm approx.
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A vintage European porcelain model of a rooster, red comb, white glazed body on dark brown glazed base, impressed marks, height 34.5 cm.
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A large decorative painted cockerel by Fitz & Floyd, in the French manner, standing tall as if crowing with tail feathers aloft, height 54 cm.
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A large Lladro figurine, Mi Precioso Bebe (My Little Sweetie), by Juan Carlos Ferri Herrero, issued 2002, with original box. 30 x 46 cm.
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A large Lladro figurine, Amazona' (female equestrian) by Fulgencio Garcia, issued 1970, printed mark to base. 38 x 46 cm.
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A Royal Worcester vase painted with fruit, possibly by Kitty Blake, ovoid shape 2491, c.1950, height 7 cm.
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A pair of Royal Worcester cabinet plates, in the style of Dr Wall period, scale blue ground with polychrome birds and butterflies, diameter 22 cm.
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A small Royal Worcester two handled vase, painted with swallows in the manner of Charles Baldwyn, shape H247, c.1915, unsigned, height 18 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase painted by W.H. Austin, with full blown roses, ovoid shape with trumpet mouth. Signed, shape H293, height 18.5 cm.
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Two Royal Crown Derby cat paperweights, gold buttons to base, 'Contented Cat' and 'Contented Kitten'.
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Two Royal Crown Derby kitten paperweights, both seated and with gilt highlights, buttons to bases - one gold, the other silver.
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Two Royal Crown Derby cat paperweights, Marmaduke' and 'Marmalade Kitten', traditional decoration, both in original boxes with 'Limited Edition' certificates.
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Two Royal Crown Derby cat paperweights, Thomas' and 'Tabatha', both with gold metal buttons to base and in original boxes with 'Limited Edition' certificates.
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A modern Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl, with initials and impressed mark to base, with box, diameter 15.5 cm.
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A modern Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, with initials and impressed mark to base, with box, height 18 cm.
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A Chinese carved rosewood figure of Gamma Sennin, some faults, height 15 cm.
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An old Chinese red lacquered carved wood figure of Guanyin raised on an elaborate base, the seated goddess upon a raised lotus throne above crashing waves, the deep red lacquer with traces of gilt, height 42 cm.
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A Chinese pale jade carved boulder pendant, finely detailed with long tailed exotic birds upon a blossom bow, dark amber speckles to the reverse. Suspended on a beaded necklace. The pendant 5 x 2 x 6.5 cm.
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An old Chinese 'mutton fat' jade bangle, diameter 8.8 cm.
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A Chinese marble statue of Guanyin, standing, one hand raised, the other holding a vessel of divine water, height 67 cm.
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A pair of Chinese carved wood figural based table lamps, the bases carved as sennin, standing carrying various attributes, height 55 cm including shades.
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A vintage chinoiserie red lacquer crumb tray and brush
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An impressive large Chinese jade court seal, modelled as a stylised squat animal upon the substantial tablet, uncut, pierced with suspension cord, medium dark tone with pale highlight, soft polished finish. 12.8 x 12.8 x 10.5 cm. Note: This seal is the same form and honouring the historic Kangxi sandalwood seal sold by Sotheby's Hong Kong for $18.1m US in 2016, this seal was reported as 'the most important Chinese historical object ever to be offered at auction'. Newspaper cutting with this lot.
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A pair of Chinese ivory carved small cylinder vases, each with landscape panels. Bases absent, height 7.5 cm.
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A Chinese carved ivory card case, the exterior intricately carved with figures and landscapes. 8.5 x 4.5 cm.
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A Chinese old carved ivory figure of a seated emperor, finely detailed in elaborate robes and throne chair with multiple dragon highlights, height 17 cm.
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An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, in traditional robes, holding his beard to his left hand and whisk to his right, a sword to his back, black stained highlights, raised on ebonised stand, height 25.5 cm.
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A Chinese old carved ivory figure of Shou Lao, finely and traditionally represented with peach, staff, bat, gourd and a tall head, height 25.5 cm.
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Approx 80 Chinese Five Yuan banknotes 1936/37, and 5 Ten Yuan 1936 banknotes
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An old Chinese cast bronze figure of a seated immortal on tall wood stand, holding a ruyi sceptre to his right hand, wearing traditional robe, his layered rocky ebonised carved wood stand with reishi fungus and fir tree highlights, height 24 cm.
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A fine 19th century Chinese famille rose plate, decorated with nine five-clawed dragons of differing colours chasing the flaming pearl, remains of gilt to the rim and highlights, c.1820, diameter 24 cm.
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A rare 18th/19th century Chinese Canton enamel marriage bowl, painted lake scene with flowering water lily highlights in green on striking yellow ground, the interior in lavender enamel with blue restrained central spray, lotus form, minor damage consistent with age. Painted four character mark and various labels to base including 'Bird's Collection', diameter 22.5 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese impressive Canton 'Thousand Butterflies' punch bowl, the interior and exterior decorated with panels and borders of multiple butterflies in various tones highlighted with gilt, diameter 38 cm.
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A fine quality Chinese butterfly decorated bowl, four circular polychrome panels to the exterior and one to the interior, six-character Yongzheng mark to the base but later, diameter 14.5 cm.
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A Chinese famille rose plate, birds amongst flowers to the centre, three landscape panels to the rim, diameter 22.8 cm
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An old finely decorated Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, panels of precious objects and blossom on an intricate scrolling and floral decorated ground, height 20.5 cm.
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A Chinese famille rose teapot, cylinder form, traditional finely painted panels, double wire handle.
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A Chinese famille rose cloud form dish, figures in coastal landscape framed by a scroll decorated blue ground border, length 27.5 cm.
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A Chinese famille rose dish, similar to above with turquoise ground border.
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A Chinese famille rose bowl, decorated with young boys harvesting melons, six character seal mark to the base, diameter 27.5 cm.
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An old Chinese famille verte 'Fishes' bowl, the centre with single fish on a fine radiating decorated weed type ground, the exterior with four different fish separated by radiating floral and weed designs, repeating decoration to the borders. The painted areas displaying good lustrous finish, diameter 23 cm.
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A Chinese famille verte vase, two panels of various creatures on a speckled green ground, six character mark to base, height 43 cm.
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A pair of vintage Chinese lidded containers, hand painted with floral decoration, and Chinese calligraphy, four lug handles. Some old wear. 19 x 18 cm.
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A pair of vintage Chinese lidded jars, hand painted with floral decoration, four lug handles. 19 x 18 cm.
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A large Chinese blue and white vase, the ovoid body with a wide band of encircling warriors on horseback, floral and lappet other bands, height 53.5 cm
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A Chinese Daoguang reticulated and blue and white painted dish, the centre with extensive coastal landscape including buildings, trees and sailing vessels circled by the pierced border. Daoguang four character mark painted to the reverse, diameter 27.8 cm. Note: painted in the manner of the export wares but probably for the home market.
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A Chinese Ming-style blue and white small jarlet, squat ovoid shape, diameter 8 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain octagonal jarlet, with incipient mask and ring handles to the shoulder, decorated in underglaze blue with phoenix and flowers, height 10 cm.
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A blue and white porcelain plate, decorated with a scene of fishermen within diaper patterned borders. Chenghua six character mark to base, diameter 24.5 cm. Two small rim repairs.
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A Chinese blue and white Ming 'Swatow' dish, decorated with a phoenix within a planted landscape, repeat floral and fish scale border, diameter 29 cm. Minor fritting to rim.
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An old Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, hexagonal baluster shape with lion dog side handles, decorated with landscapes and calligraphy. Considerable glaze chips and flakes, height 33.5 cm.
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Three Chinese antique small pots, two lidded with blue and white glaze, one with professional restoration, together with a celadon pot. Tallest height 6.5 cm.
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A Chinese small blue and white Ming style bowl, dragon decorated, six-character Jiajing mark and possibly of the period. Some fine chipping, diameter 12.2 cm.
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A Chinese blue and white dish, sweet pea' and 'lotus' pattern amongst leafy scrolls, Qianlong mark to the base, diameter 19.3 cm.
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A Chinese blue and white dish, similar to above in slightly darker underglaze blue, Jiaqing mark to the base, diameter 19.4 cm.
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A Chinese blue and white tapered cylinder vase, salamander handles, raised on three feet with animal form masks, height 15.5 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain shallow bowl, purportedly Jiajing, diameter 18.5 cm. AF
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Two uncommon Chinese Qianlong mark and period plates, underglazed blue and red in a bamboo, plant and rockery pattern highlighted with calligraphy, some chipping to rims.
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An old Chinese blue and white flared bowl, panel decoration, the hair cracks with blue over painted restoration, diameter 18 cm.
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A set of six old Chinese provincial small bowls, blue and white glazed highlights, diameter approx. 6 cm.
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A 19th century 'kitchen Ming' bowl, decorated in under-glaze blue with stylised flowers, remains of crustaceans to base. Reputedly from the 'Desaru' a Chinese vessel which sank in the 1830s with a cargo of Chinese ceramics. The name relates to the resort village of Desaru near the wreck site in Malaysia. The original name of the ship is unknown, diameter 14.5 cm.
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A Chinese blue and white baluster form vase, a wide encircling band of figure and animal decoration, salamander handles to the neck, height 26 cm.
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A Chinese octagonal blue and white vase, baluster form, dragon decoration and sculpted handles, height 21 cm.
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An old Chinese blue and white small bowl, the exterior with dark inky blue highlights, diameter 11.5 cm, raised on carved wood stand.
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A pair of Chinese Republic porcelain panels, painted with landscapes. 17.5 x 11 cm.
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A pair of Chinese porcelain squat inverse baluster vases, decorated with women in garden scenes and calligraphy, height 14.5 cm.
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A pair of yellow ground shallow dishes, decorated with fruiting and flowering tendrils and insects. Qianlong four character mark, diameter 18 cm.
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A pair of Chinese tri-pot vessels, with pouring spouts, one decorated with florals the other a dragon and phoenix bird, glazed in a deep turquoise tone. 5 x 11 cm.
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A Chinese pale celadon ceramic bowl, diameter 15.5 cm.
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An Oriental celadon glazed spherical vase, relief lily and rope highlights, four lugs to the neck, frilled rim, height 16 cm.
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A Chinese Ming celadon bowl, the interior hand carved with lotus flowers and leaves, (professional restoration). 17 x 9 cm.
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