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Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:255
Sale Title:Fine Furniture & Decorative ArtsLots with images:253
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:114
Date:20-Oct-2009
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An Australian full cedar postal desk Circa 1880, by James Lawson, the rectangular top with central double sided hinged writing slopes, one lacking leather insert, with writing sections to either end, both lacking leather inserts, above pedestals with four drawers to either side and to either end, each with brass post box and glass name panel, maker's paper labels in every drawer (some partial) and in the two writing slopes each of which reads ' James Lawson / Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer / 265 George Street…
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A fine pair of Australian cedar hall chairs, after a design by George Smith, the back with S-scrolled acanthus leaf decoration with empty cartouche and a tablet top with a central flowerhead, above a panel seat, moulded rails and raised on turned tapering legs with centurion skirt motif (2). Believed to have been part of the furnishings of Government house, Hobart
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An Australian cedar bookcase, second quarter of 19th century, the moulded cornice above a pair of geometric four panel glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves above a pair of panelled cupboard doors enclosing two shelves, raised on a later moulded base and bun feet, associated, 120 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 230 cm high
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An Australian cedar and upholstered commode chair Circa 1870, the rectangular button back above padded arms and a cushion seat above a hinged flap enclosing a turned cover and removable bowl above a waved apron, raised on ring turned legs terminating in brass castors. Provenance: J. B. Hawkins; Private Collection, Sydney
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An Australian full cedar breakfront wing wardrobe, circa 1870, the central section with moulded cornice above a pair of raised moulded arched panelled doors flanked by plain pilasters with stylised acanthus leaf capitals, enclosing hanging space above three long drawers, flanked by two long doors with conforming arch panels, enclosing hanging space with a shelf to one side and a shoe box to the other, raised on a plinth base. Width 198 cm. Depth 66 cm. Height 219 cm
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An Australian cedar armchair Circa 1830, the curved top rail above a plain cross rail above down swept arms on turned supports over the original leather and horse hair stuffed seat, raised on ring turned tapering legs
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An Australian stained pine and glazed 'Wheat Sample' display cabinet Circa 1894, the rectangular tapered stained pine and glazed display cabinet with forty-eight wheat and grain samples each names and numbered over seven tiers, with a paper label to the bottom which reads; ' Planted by Mr Frank Maddox for, and under the auspices of the Council of Agriculture, Tasmania, for the year 1894', with a removable metal back, 115 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 96 cm high. Provenance:
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An early 19th century casuarina and pine strung tea caddy of rectangular form with a multi line inlaid edge and central oval motif, the fitted interior lacking caddies and mixing bowl, with brass escutcheon and multi line inlay border, raised on small bun feet, 30.5 cm wide, 15 cm deep, 16 cm high
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An Australian cedar armchair Circa 1830, the arched top rail above a plain cross rail, with over scrolled arms above a drop-in seat above a curved front rail, raised on octagonal tapering legs with bell flower decoration
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An Australian full cedar double ended sofa Circa 1830, the square raised back with horizontal moulded insert above over scrolled arms with paterae decoration and an exposed cedar frame, above a front rail with conforming horizontal moulded insert and raised rectangular panels with oval paterae above lobed and turned feet, un-upholstered, 217 cm wide, 70 cm deep, 87 cm high. Provenance: The Late Miss Featherstone of Belmont, Arthur Highway, Sorell; Carl Jackson of Tasmania; Private Collection, Queensland
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An Australian blackwood and upholstered double ended sofa Circa 1850, the horizontal back with carving to each end above swan necked arms with scroll carving raised on inverse tulip short, raised on turned feet with brass castors, 220 cm wide, 77 cm deep, 90 cm high. Provenance: Bona Vista, Avoca, Tasmania; Purchased at the contents sale of Bona Vista in 1921, the property being sold the same day, by local farmer Mr Vernon Ransom; Thence by descent to his daughter Ms Vera Ransom; Thence purchased in 2008…
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An Australian full cedar side table Circa 1830, the rectangular top with thumb moulded edge above two short drawers with faux cock beaded edge, later huon pine knobs, raised on square tapering legs, with part stamp 'Crf' to underside, 99 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 77 cm high
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An Australian blackwood circular occasional table, second quarter of 19th century, the circular two section top above a baluster turned column and three out swept legs, 87 cm diameter 74 cm high
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A 19th century Australian corner cabinet the top with a central broken pediment of small proportions above an open section with faux cock beaded decoration and three open serpentine shelves above a pair of arched panelled doors above a shaped apron and canted feet, 89 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 201 cm high
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An early Australian blackwood and fiddleback blackwood table, New Norfolk, Tasmania, Circa 1820, the rectangular panelled top with a moulded edge above a plain frieze with a single fiddleback blackwood drawer with turned knobs, raised on square tapering legs joined by an H-stretcher, 68 cm wide, 119 cm deep, 72 cm high. Provenance: This table was found in the Old Colony Inn, one of Australia's oldest hotels; Lord McAlpine of West Green; Private Collection, Sydney. Reference:
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An important Australian Colonial brass breast plate or gorget of crescentric form with five protruding central serrated peaks and a hole at each apex, the centre engraved 'Mr. Verge's / King Charlie' encircled by flourishes and surmounted by a central engraved coronet with five peaks, flanked on the left by an emu looking to the left and standing in long grass and on the right by a kangaroo in long grass and looking to the left, 15
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An Australian Colonial brass breast plate or gorget of crescentric, convex form with a hole at each apex, the centre engraved 'Mr. Verge's / King Michie' surmounted by a fish facing left flanked by sprigs of foliage, 12.3 cm wide, 6.1 cm high. Provenance: John Verge and thence by direct descent through his wife Mary to the present owner. Reference:
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An Aboriginal breast plate or gorget of crescent shape with two holes at each apex, the centre with engraved inscription 'Major General Latouche / Timbo Barcoo / Queensland' within scrolled flourishes, to the left apex an emu facing left midst long grass and at the right apex a kangaroo standing on grass and facing right, a brass chain attached to each hole, 21 cm wide, 13
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A set of four silver coffee spoons and three condiment spoons by J. A. B. Linton (active 1921 - 1976), each with finials of various flora and fauna, marked 'Jal St. Silver' with gumnut mark, together with original box for the condiment spoons and a letter relating to their purchase (7)
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A set of six silver coffee spoons by Jm, in the style of J. A. B. Linton, each with finials of various flora and fauna, marked 'Jm' with a star (6)
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A contemporary silver jam spoon decorated with a platypus finial, marked with a Celtic cross, 13 cm long
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The Australian Nugget A rare Australian limited edition 1 kilo gold nugget 9999gminted, with the central roundel of a leaping red kangaroo within a sunburst border and dated 1991. Note: 1991 was the first year for Australian minted I kilo coins. the face value of $10,000 at the time, was the highest value to be minted. That year only one hundred coins were minted of which ninety five were issued
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A late 17th century red walnut chest of drawers the rectangular top above two short and three long graduated drawers, each with geometric decoration and brass handles and escutcheons, with double panelled sides and raised on turned bun feet, 87 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 93 cm high
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A William & Mary oak chest on stand Circa 1690, the rectangular top above two short and three long graduated raised panelled drawers, the stand with three short conforming drawers above a shaped apron, raised on short cabriole to front and back legs with pad feet, 108 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 158 cm high
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A Queen Anne burr walnut cabinet on chest Circa 1710, the moulded cornice above a pair of feather and burr walnut banded doors enclosing thirteen drawers and four secret drawers and a four pin lock, above a chest of two short and two long graduated drawers each with feather banding, raised on later bracket feet, 120 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 176
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A George III mahogany toilet mirror the rectangular plate with gilt moulded edge above three curved drawers, raised on bracket feet, 45 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 62 cm high
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A George II mahogany triangular fold out tea table the triangular hinged top above two triangular hinged drawers, raised on curved cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, 85 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A mid 18th century oak side table the rectangular top with moulded edge above a single long drawer and shaped apron, raised on square legs with moulded corner decoration, 92 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A mid 18th century Welsh oak dresser the moulded cornice above three open shelves each with a plate grove, the lower section with three short drawers above a carved shaped apron and panelled pot shelf, raised on square feet, 145 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 184 cm high
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A George III mahogany tilt top occasional table the round top above a ring turned baluster column, raised on out swept legs terminating in pad feet, stretchers replaced, 82 cm diameter 71.5 cm high
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A George III mahogany chest on chest the dentil moulded cornice above a satinwood inlaid frieze above two short and five long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 11 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 182 cm high
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A late George III mahogany longcase clock the hood with a broken pediment and central brass finial above plain columns, long door with moulded edge, flanked by reeded half columns, over a square base, raised on bracket feet, the painted 14 inch dial with moon phase with an eight day anchor escapement, maker's name indistinct 'XXX Preston'. Width 58 cm. Depth 26 cm. Height 221 cm
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A George III mahogany bureau the rectangular top above a fall front enclosing an arrangement of drawers, pigeon holes and secret compartments above two short and three long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, with old depository label to back, 99 cm wide, 64 cm wide, 108 cm high
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A pair of George III mahogany single chairs the arched back with pierced splat decorated with wheat sheaves above an over stuffed seat, raised on square tapering legs, joined by an H-stretcher (2)
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A George III mahogany wine table the oval tilt top above a ring turned tapering column, raised on out swept legs with pad feet, minor restoration to the column, 46 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 64 cm high
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A provincial George III oak dresser the upper plate rack with three shelves and open back above five short drawers, the base with a rectangular top with moulded edge above an arrangement of five drawers and a central arched section, raised on block feet, 168.5 cm wide, 44 cm deep, 213 cm high
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A George III mahogany and needlepoint stool the rectangular needlepoint cushion within a moulded frame, raised on square legs with a thumb moulded edge, joined by an H-stretcher, 74 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 49 cm high
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A pair of George III shield back single chairs the shield shaped back with a central pierced splat over serpentine upholstered seats, raised on square tapering legs joined by an H-stretcher (2)
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An early 18th century oak dresser base the panelled rectangular top above a moulded edge and three drawers, the central one later, over a central shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs with pad feet, restorations. Width 162 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 83 cm
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A George III mahogany night table the square removable top enclosing holes for a bowl and glasses above a shaped front edge and a shelf with a single drawer held by square supports joined by a quatreform stretcher, 32 cm square, 83 cm high
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A late 18th century mahogany and satinwood inlaid chamber organ the upper section decorated with faux pipes above wire sound panels, the lower section with a fall down thirty-one key board over a plinth base with foot peddles, the whole decorated with flame mahogany and satinwood inlaid panels, with original lock, 133 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 220 cm high. Note: the wind supply was replaced in 1960 with an electric pump
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A George III mahogany and line inlaid serpentine serving table Circa 1790, the rectangular cross banded and line inlaid top with serpentine front above a plain frieze with carved oval motifs, raised on square tapering stop fluted legs, 129 cm wide, 65 cm deep, 88.5 cm high
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A pair of George III mahogany single chairs, circa 1760, the waved top rail above a pierced splat with S and C-scroll decoration above a drop-in seat, raised on square legs joined by an H-stretcher (2)
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A fine George III mahogany serpentine sideboard Circa 1770, the rectangular top with serpentine front above a bowed central long drawer, flanked by two concave deep drawers all decorated with line inlay, raised on square tapering stop-fluted legs, 183 cm wide, 76 cm deep, 89 cm high
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A Regency birdseye maple and ebonised bracket clock by John Moore & Sons, Clerkenwell, London, the stepped pediment with gilt bronze pineapple finial above a ridge moulded cornice, above an enamel dial with Roman numerals within a line inlaid architectural case with a stepped plinth, raised on bun feet, with a single fusee movement, both the dial and the back plate marked and the case with matching 'IIII' stamp to the one on the back plate. Width 23 cm. Width 15 cm. Height 39 cm
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An exceptional George III mahogany breakfront bookcase in the Chippendale taste, Circa 1770, the dentil moulded cornice with swan neck pediment above astragal glazed doors enclosing four long and eight short adjustable shelves, above a central writing slide and four long graduated drawers flanked by cupboard doors with flamed mahogany panels and raised moulded decoration, raised on a plinth base, 216 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 230 cm high
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A George III mahogany single chair, circa 1760, the waved top rail above a pierced splat over stuffed seat and raised on square chamfered legs joined by an H-stretcher
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A late George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers the bowed top above four graduated drawers on splayed bracket feet, 90.5 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 80 cm high
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A George III mahogany and satinwood sideboard the rectangular top with three-quarter low gallery and cross banded edge above a central bowed long drawer above an open shelf, flanked by two short drawers and two cupboard doors, raised on square tapering legs, decorated throughout with satinwood inlay, 196 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 96 cm high
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A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid square piano by George Wilkinson, Circa 1807, the rectangular hinged top with double ebony stringing and rounded corners opening to reveal an ivory keyboard with pierced sound frets and maker's label 'George Wilkinson, No.315, Oxford Street, London' above a brass banded frieze, raised on ring turned and lobed tapering legs with brass mounts and castors, in restored playing condition, 171 cm wide, 64 cm deep, 83 cm high. Provenance. Provenance: Purchased by the current…
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A fine Regency mahogany and satinwood cross banded bow front chest of drawers Circa 1815, the rectangular cross banded top with bowed front edge above two short and three long graduated drawers each with satinwood crossbanding and line inlay, above a shaped apron and splayed feet, 101 cm wide, 51.5 cm deep, 102.5 cm high
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A Regency mahogany chest of drawers the rectangular top with reeded front edge above two short and three long graduated drawers above a shaped apron and splayed feet, 107 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 106.5 cm high
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A late 18th century cut glass eight branch chandelier probably by Perry, the vase shape cross-hatched stem issuing eight S-pattern arms (one restored) with shaped moulded drip pans above a cross-hatched bowl (restored) and a multifaceted cone, the corona with prismatic bead chains connected to the arms which are themselves linked by further chains with faceted drops, with 19th century restorations, wired for electricity. Diameter 112 cm. Height 133 cm
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A Regency mahogany and rosewood cross banded breakfast table the circular top with a rosewood cross banded edge supported on a ring turned and baluster column with four moulded outswept legs with brass castors, 136 cm diameter 77 cm high
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A late Regency mahogany breakfront bookcase the moulded cornice above four single bar glazed doors enclosing two long and four short adjustable shelves above four panelled cupboard doors enclosing shelves with geometric moulded surrounds and a central brass moulding, raised on a plinth base, 246.5 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 206.5 cm high
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A fine William IV mahogany and porphyry marble serving table Circa 1830, the rectangular porphyry top within a polished brass frame above a plain frieze with raised decoration to either end above heavy S-scroll supports decorated with acanthus leaves and flower heads, raised on plinth bases, 229.5 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 92 cm high. Provenance: Marlborough House, London, formerly with paper label to underside; Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney; Private Collection, Sydney
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A Regency mahogany and line inlaid bow front chest of drawers the rectangular top with front bowed section above two short and three long bowed graduated drawers, flanked by inlaid panels, raised on short sabre legs, 104 cm wide, 53 cm wide, 102 cm high
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A pair of sandstone troughs 20th century, in the Adam taste, of rectangular form with a central ribbon and floral garland panel flanked by a pair of urn panels, with matching panels to either end and to the back, above a moulded plinth base, 132 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 65 cm high (2)
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A fine Regency painted, gilt and caned sofa, the curved pierced and caned back with over scrolled centre above spiral twisted arms, with caned panels above a cushion seat with generous bolsters over a panelled front rail on reeded splayed feet terminating in foliate cast bronze castors, 233 cm wide, 69 cm deep, 86 cm high.
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A pair of sandstone troughs 20th century, in the Adam taste, of rectangular form with a central ribbon and floral garland panel flanked by a pair of urn panels, with matching panels to either end and to the back, above a moulded plinth base, 132 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 65 cm high (2)
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A late Regency Scottish mahogany linen press the moulded cornice with later central fan above a cross banded panelled frieze above two flame mahogany panelled doors with raised moulded decoration enclosing hanging space to one side and slides to the other flanked by rope twist applied columns, the chest with two short and two long graduated drawers flanked by conforming columns, raised on ring turned feet, 128
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A large Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers the rectangular top with bowed front above a satinwood and line inlaid frieze over four long graduated drawers, above a shaped apron and splayed feet. Width 119 cm. Depth 56.5 cm. Height 112 cm
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A Regency faux rosewood four tier what-not the rectangular hinged top with gilt banding and music stand, above three shelves supported by gilt decorated ring turned columns, raised on ring turned tapering feet, 46 cm wide, 38.5 cm deep, 104 cm high
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A George IV mahogany cellarette, circa 1830, of sarcophagus form with scrolled decoration to the front, enclosing its original lead lining, raised on a plinth base with recessed brass castors, the hinges stamped 'Horne patent', 64 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 43 cm high. Provenance: J. B. Hawkins
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A fine George IV rosewood davenport in the manner of Gillow, the sliding sloping desk top with three-quarter gallery enclosing two small drawers and a long hinged drawer containing inkwells to one side, above four graduated drawers to one side and false drawers to the other and a pull-out writing slide to the other, with panelled front and raised on lobed bun feet with recessed castors, with original Bramah locks throughout, 59 cm wide, 64 cm deep, 88 cm high.
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A fine William IV rosewood davenport by Miles & Edward, the rotating sloping desk top enclosing three small drawers, with a pull out hinged long drawer containing inkwells, above four graduated drawers to the front, raised on a plinth base with castors, stamped on the top edge of the writing slope 'Miles & Edward, 134 Oxford Street, London 32070', the hinges stamped 'Horne patent', 53 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 84 cm high.
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A William IV mahogany library table in the manner of Gillow, circa 1835, the well figural rounded rectangular top above a plain frieze with a moulded edge on lobed and ring turned end supports joined by a conforming stretcher and raised on over scrolled feet with recessed ceramic castors. Width 115 cm. Depth 60 cm. Height 71 cm
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A George IV mahogany library table, circa 1830, the single flamed panel top with moulded edge above two drawers to either side above conforming panelled end supports raised on scrolled acanthus decorated plinths with bun feet and recessed castors, joined by a turned stretcher, with Copes patent castors and paper label for 'R. Paul Upholsterer & cabinet maker, 48 upper Marylebone Street, Portland place'. Width 121 cm. Depth 90 cm. Height 74 cm
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An early Victorian mahogany open bookcase the three-quarter gallery with central crest with a Maltese cross surmounted by a goat within a foliate scrolled back above an inverted rectangular top above three open sections each with adjustable shelves divided by moulded pilasters, raised on bun feet, with original blind mechanism to each bookcase section, minor restoration. Width 265 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 173 cm
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A William IV rosewood what-not Circa 1835, the rectangular top with moulded edge and scrolled pediment supported on ring turned twisted columns and a delicately carved pierced back panel above a further shelf and two drawers, raised on a solid rosewood lobed feet, 69.5 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 95 cm high
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An ornate set of four Victorian polished brass five light standard lamps each with four scrolling arms surmounted by a single light, the shaft with pierced and raised decoration, mounted on three scrolling supports with griffin heads, raised on an ebonised triform plinth, 57 cm wide, 162 cm high (4)
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A pair of early 19th century mahogany console tables the rectangular top with moulded edge and rounded corners above a plain frieze with single line inlay, raised on ring turned tapering legs terminating in brass castors, one signed in pencil 'R. Lord' to underside, 122 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 72m high (2)
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A mid Victorian mahogany and needlepoint upholstered ottoman stool the hinged needlepoint and velvet upholstered cushion top enclosing an empty interior, above pierced fretwork panels with silk backing above a moulded edge, raised on bun feet with recessed castors, 76 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 44 cm high
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A pair of Victorian mahogany narrow bookcases the moulded cornice above a full length glazed door flanked by quarter columns, enclosing four adjustable shelves, raised on a plinth base, each cabinet with 'W. Walker / Manufacturer / 119 Bunhill Row / London', alterations, 67 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 201 cm high (2)
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A pair of Victorian rosewood and needlepoint upholstered prie dieu the high backs upholstered in period needlepoint one depicting a church window, the other a vase of flowers, above over stuffed seats, raised on turned legs with brass castors (2)
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A monumental 19th century ebonised automata bracket clock English, third-quarter of 19th century, retailed by P. Orr & Sons, Madras, the Georgian style ebonised case with domed top decorated with cast gilt bronze mounts above a rectangular glazed door flanked by two pairs of composite fluted gilt bronze columns above a square plinth and raised on large lion's paw feet with masks and scrolled decoration, the 14 inch dial with a later painted chapter ring and subsidiary dials for day/date and month, with…
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A set of five William IV faux rosewood and caned dining chairs in the manner of Gillow, the elaborately carved top rail above a scroll and gadrooned cross rail over a caned seat (one damaged), raised on tapering legs with ring turning and tulip motifs (5)
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A William IV flame mahogany breakfast table Circa 1835, the circular top above a plain frieze with a moulded edge above a triangular facetted column and a triform base with over scrolled feet and recessed brass castors, 127 cm diameter 76 cm high
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A William IV rosewood what-not the rectangular top shelf with three-quarter scalloped gallery above two further shelves with bobbin turned supports above a single drawer and raised on turned tapering feet with brass castors, 53 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 111 cm high
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A fine Victorian cast bronze and etched glass four light gasolier in the manner of Winfield & Co, circa 1860, the reeded central stem issuing four ornamental balancing weights on chains above an etched glass bowl held by foliate cast mounts, with a circular foliate and shell cast ring issuing four arms with acanthus leaf decoration from lion heads, each with etched glass shades above an etched glass bowl and a berry finial, wired for electricity. Diameter 95 cm. Height 110 cm
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A late Victorian ebony and amboyna, ormolu and porcelain mounted Bonheur du Jour in the Louis XVI taste, Circa 1880, the superstructure with central mirror lined aperture flanked by two small cupboards, each applied with oval Sevres style plaques depicting 18th century style portrait medallions, the central drawer with retractable writing surface above two open lower tiers with gilt and fluted turned supports, raised on compressed bun feet, the whole decorated with guilloche gilt bronze mounts and painted…
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A late Victorian ebony and amboyna, ormolu and porcelain mounted Bonheur du Jour in the Louis XVI taste, Circa 1880, the superstructure with central mirror lined aperture flanked by two small cupboards, each applied with oval Sevres style plaques depicting 18th century style portrait medallions, the central drawer with retractable writing surface flanked by two further short drawers above two open lower tiers with gilt and fluted turned supports, raised on turned tapering legs and ceramic castors, the…
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A mid 19th century English carved sandstone well head of octagonal form with a circular internal shaft, carved with dentil moulding and layered ridges, 64 cm diameter 53 cm high
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An early 19th century South African stinkwood linen press the moulded cornice above a carved frieze above a pair of doors with moulded decoration flanked by columns and enclosing two slides and two drawers, above two short and two long drawers, raised on a plinth base. Width 142 cm. Depth 62 cm. Height 229 cm
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A 19th century Dutch Colonial teak and marquetry inlaid bureau the rectangular top above a fall front enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers above three long concaved and convex drawers with bombe shaped sides, raised on claw and ball feet, decorated throughout with scrolling floral inlay, 115 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 112 cm high
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A late 18th century South German walnut and satinwood corner cupboard the cross banded cornice above a pair of long bowed cupboard doors each with quarter veneered panels and satinwood inlay enclosing three shelves and flanked by parquetry panels, raised on bracket feet, 94 cm wide, 64 cm deep, 192 cm high
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An early 19th century Italian walnut, elm and satinwood parquetry top occasional table the square top with oak, walnut, elm and satinwood inlaid decoration supported on a turned column on three carved outswept legs, 50.5 cm square, 81 cm high
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A Rustic antler mirror 20th century, the rectangular plate within a moulded timber frame surrounded by antlers, 102 cm wide, 175 cm high. Provenance: Peter Marsden & David Kerr of Rsm Bird Cameron Partners, as Receivers & Managers of Smouha Fabrics Pty Limited
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An antler and granite topped centre table 20th century, the rectangular dark granite top above a vertically veneered antler frieze with a central drawer, raised on antler legs and stretcher, 202 cm wide, 84 cm deep, 77 cm high. Provenance: Peter Marsden & David Kerr of Rsm Bird Cameron Partners, as Receivers & Managers of Smouha Fabrics Pty Limited
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A late 19th century Swedish giltwood mirror the rectangular plate within a moulded frame with trailing floral border and surmounted by a scrolling foliate crest, 75 cm wide, 151 cm high
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A late 19th century Swedish giltwood console table the rectangular white marble top with a moulded edge above a shaped frieze with cross-hatched gilt decoration and central pierced C-scroll crest above a rectangular mirrored plate and foliate scroll carved supports, raised on a plinth base. Width 82 cm. Depth 31 cm. Height 83 cm
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A 19th century French gilt bronze and alabaster eight branch chandelier with four cast bronze faux ropes supporting a circular ring issuing eight foliate cast scrolled arms above an alabaster bowl, wired for electricity, 70 cm diameter 96 cm high
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A large Brussels tapestry first quarter of 17th century, depicting a Bacchanalian scene of figures offering the fruits of the harvest within a rich border of ripe fruit, evidence of fatigue and damage to the central panel, 382 cm wide, 268 cm high
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A French 19th century plaster relief carved wall panel the central portrait profile of a female above a double handled vase within an elaborately carved circular frame flanked by birds and floral garlands, surmounted by a floral scrolling torch issuing fleur-de-lys, all within a floral border, mounted within a green painted frame with anthemion motif decoration, en-suite to the following two lots, 178 cm wide, 213 cm high. Provenance:
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A French 19th century plaster relief carved wall panel the central portrait profile of a female above a double handled vase within an elaborately carved circular frame flanked by birds and floral garlands, surmounted by a floral scrolling torch issuing fleur-de-lys, with minor crack, en-suite to previous and following lot, 107 cm wide, 216 cm high. Provenance: Paul Kenny Antiques, Sydney; Private Collection, Sydney
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A French 19th century plaster relief carved wall panel the central portrait profile of a female above a double handled vase within an elaborately carved circular frame, surmounted by a floral scrolling torch, with minor crack, en-suite to the previous two lots, 73 cm wide, 216 cm high. Provenance: Paul Kenny Antiques, Sydney; Private Collection, Sydney
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A fine pair of early 19th century Italian faux marble and gilt decorated twelve branch candelabra the upper section of torch and flame form issuing two tiers of six branches above a faux marble column mount on three lion's paw feet with acanthus leaf decoration, raised on parcel gilt plinths, 60 cm wide, 175 cm high (2)
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An Italian white marble fountain third-quarter of 19th century, the shell carved back plate surmounted by a stylised tiger above a moulded bowl carved with acanthus leaves to the underside, raised on a ring turned carved column mounted on a pair of rearing horses (one lacking a leg) coming out of stylised water, raised on panelled base, 66 cm wide, 44 cm wide, 174 cm high
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A pair of early 19th century Italian gilt and polychrome decorated three light wall sconces each one carved with harvest decorations and surmounted by ribbon, some polychrome decoration removed, 60 cm wide, 175 cm high (2)
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A pair of gilt bronze and cobalt blue ceramic ewers French, late 19th century, the ovoid cobalt blue bodies with griffins mount and scrolling handles with winged griffins, with circular bases standing on over scrolled stands with paw feet. Height 76 cm (2)
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