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The Collector's Auction — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:255
Sale Title:The Collector's AuctionLots with images:255
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:183
Date:25-Feb-2020
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A sandstone sculpture of Vishnu, the corner architectural element with Vishnu standing within a recessed alcove mounted above a platform, height 53 cm. Provenance: from a private Australian collection
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A sandstone sculpture of Buddha Sheltered by flames, seated in dhyanasana within a recessed alcove of flames, height 75 cm. Provenance: from a private Australian collection
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A 19th century Chinese export lacquer games box of canted rectangular form, the domed top painted with a scene of figures in a garden on a ground of diaper, the lower section with vignettes of figure scenes, raised on stylised paw feet, with a vacant interior. 15 x 32 x 18 cm
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A George III bachelor's chest of drawers, of elegant form and small size, in mahogany and mahogany veneers. The case with four drawers flanked by fluted chamfered edges and resting on faceted bracket feet. England, circa 1800. 93 x 51 x 85 cm
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A Handsome George III mahogany chest on chest, the lower section on original bracket feet with three drawers, the top section with five drawers and finely reeded sides presented with period brass hardware. England, circa 1775. 110.5 x 54 x 185 cm
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A pair of Henri II style oak fauteuils, carved with acanthus scroll feet with a revealed 'H' stretcher. France, circa 1860.
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A Colonial Australian cedar twin pedestal desk, each pedestal with three drawers, a green tooled leather top with one long and two short drawers. Australia, circa 1850, 122 x 80 x 75 cm. Provenance: Christies Australia
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A William IV mahogany bookcase, a William IV San Domingo mahogany bookcase, the upper part with three Gothic-type astragal glaze doors with carved spandrels and a cornice supported by acanthus capitals, the lower cupboard with three paneled doors on a platform base. Fitted with double action Brahma locks. England, circa 1835. 212 x 223 x 47 cm. Provenance: George L Auchinachie, Sydney
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A George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, the top in solid mahogany with a finely reeded front edge, the curved case with four drawers in flame veneers, retaining their original brass hardware. The wholel presented on elegant flared feet. England, circa 1800.
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A fine satinwood George III games table, in satinwood veneers with rosewood crossbanding and ebony and boxwood stringing, the foldover top with rounded corners opening to reveal a beige baize interior and concealed compartment. All on finely turned tapered legs. England, circa 1790. 72.5 x 77 x 42 cm
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An 18th century giltwood console table with marble top, a mid-18th century Louis XV giltwood console table with verde antico marble top, the giltwood serpentine apron with elaborate pierced and carved foliate decoration and a central angel motif above scroll and cabriole legs. France, circa 1750. 85 x 101 x 48 cm
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A 19th century cedar table, of unusual proportions, the rectangular top with rounded corners above two elaborate carved and pierced supports joined by a single boldly turned stretcher. England, circa 1870. 106 x 52 x 56 cm
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A good Regency rosewood games table, finely veneered in Brazilian rosewood, the flip top opening to reveal a green baize surface and compartment, set above a broken pedestal quadraform base with gadrooned edges. All on Vetruvian scrolled feet. England, circa 1825. 91 x 100 x 76 cm
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A very fine 18th century Chippendale type silver table, the top and lower shelf in best quality solid mahogany panels, each with a raised lip, the top edge with rosewood banding and satinwood stringing. The four straight faceted legs with pierced and carved fretwork supports and capped feet. England, circa 1765.
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A George III mahogany wine table, in solid mahogany with a plain circular tilt-top and original brass mechanism above a finely turned baluster shaped tri-form pedestal base terminating in elegant tapered legs. England, circa 1780. Diameter 50 cm, height 73.5 cm
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A miniature Victorian inlaid wine table, in dense mahogany, the circular top with a carved lip and a central inlaid Sheraton-type inked and stained medallion, above a turned and fluted vase shaped tri-form pedestal base terminating in elegant narrow pad feet. England, circa 1890. Diameter 30.5 cm, height 52 cm
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A Victorian miniature wine table, in solid yew wood and of diminutive proportions in the George III style. The circular framed top sits above a finely turned, vase shaped tri-form pedestal base terminating in narrow pad feet. England, mid to late 19th century. Diameter 31 cm, height 51 cm
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A George III miniature walnut wine table, of tiny proportions, the quarter veneered circular top with a turned edge sits above an elegantly turned and fluted vase shaped tri-form pedestal base, terminating in narrow pad feet. England, circa 1775. Diameter 30.5 cm, height 42.5 cm
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A George III oval pedestal tray table, in fine mahogany, the oval top with a raised lip sits above an elegantly turned tri-form pedestal base terminating in finely tapered legs. England, circa 1780. 45 x 34 x 70 cm
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A Georgian oval mahogany toilet mirror, a turn of the century George III oval toilet mirror on hinged bracket frame with veneered front edge. England, circa 1800.
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A fine George III bookcase on chest, in mahogany and veneers, the top section with two astral glaze doors and an elegant pediment, the lower section of three oak lined drawers with ivory escutcheons. The whole on elegantly flared front legs. England, circa 1780.
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A George III mahogany footstool, of square form, with a central stuffed and upholstered cushion in a finely carved mahogany frame with four ogee bracket feet. England, circa 1800. 94 x 88 x 74.5 cm
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An early 18th century style pier glass mirror, with bevelled and engraved plate. 146 x 69 cm
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A rare set of 18th century Sheraton type mahogany dining chairs, a set of six George III mahogany dining chairs with carved back rails, reeded and turned side rails, pierced trellis slats and padded bow front seats on square section front legs and sabre rear legs. Based on a design by Sir John Soame for the Bank of England. England, circa 1790. Provenance: J B Hawkins Antiques, Moss Vale, NSW. Literature: for related padded back see: Thomas Sheraton, the Cabinetmaker and Upholsterers drawing book, 1791,…
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Set of eight superb Hepplewhite shield back dining chairs, the set is in mahogany, including two carvers, all with elaborately carved pierced splats with motifs of Prince of Wales feathers and drops of wheat. The seats on elegant tapered legs with stretchers. England, circa 1780.
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A set of four Hepplewhite shield back chairs, the set is in mahogany with plainly carved pierced splats with a ribbon motif. The seats on elegantly tapered legs with stretchers. England, circa 1785.
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Three fine Hepplewhite shield back chairs (including one carver), this group is in mahogany with elaborately carved pierced splats with a swag motif. The seats on elegant tapered legs. England, circa 1785.
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A single Hepplewhite period dining chair, in mahogany with elegantly carved pierced splat with stylised acanthus motifs. The seat on elegantly tapered legs. England, circa 1785.
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An exceptional period George II Gainsborough armchair, an early George II period Gainsborough type armchair in walnut, with stuffed square back and seat, raised arm supports, with elaborate carved floral decoration and rondels. The whole on four cabriole shaped legs with shell and sheaf drop motifs carved at the knees, a turned band at the ankles and terminating in generous pad feet. England, circa 1730.
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A good George III 18th century mahogany inlaid fall front bureau, an elegant piece with four drawers below a fall front, the interior fitted with drawers, shelves and a cupboard and a green baize writing slope. The exterior in fine mahogany veneers crossbanded and inlaid with exotic timbers including rosewood with ebony and satinwood stringing. The front inlaid with a large Sheraton type oval medallion. The diamond shaped escuteons in ivory. The whole on bracket feet. England, circa 1780. 95.5 x 49 x 110 cm
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A late 19th century oak corner cabinet, in George III style, with single panelled door in English oak below a simple straight pedament. England, circa 1900. 70 x 38 x 98 cm
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A George III mahogany toilet mirror, Late18th century, with a bevelled glass oval mirror above a small serpentine three drawer cabinet in flame mahogany veneers with satinwood stringing and original brass hardware. England, circa 1790. Height 62.5 cm
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A period Hepplewhite type armchair, an original 18th century Hepplewhite type cameo back armchair, the elegant frame in carved mahogany with fluid serpentine arms and gently curved cabriole legs, the wide seat and oval back stuffed and upholstered in silk damask. England, circa 1775.
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A brass standard lamp, Corinthian column on stepped square base supported by four claw feet, adjustable height with shade. Height approx. 210 cm
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A Victorian mahogany towel rail, a good folding three rung towel rail. England, circa 1880.
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A good George III mahogany dining table, of rectangular form with a drop sided, barrel hinge double gateleg mechanism, above four elegant gently tapered legs terminating in plain pad feet. English, circa 1780.
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A French Empire chest of drawers, a French Empire style chest of three long drawers with gilt metal mounts and a black marble top. 129 x 60 x 93 cm
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An excellent Regency period rosewood bookcase, of square form, the two glaze doors with gadrooned trim, each with four 'shelves' of multicolour leather bound and gilt embossed faux books. The interior with two adjustable shelves. The whole on four bun feet. England, circa 1820.
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A fine late Regency Pembroke type supper table, the top in solid Cuban mahogany with a reeded edge, over two concealed drawers. The veneered quadraform pedestal base of obelisk form with gadrooned decoration over outswept brass-capped legs with castors. England, circa 1830. 106 x 126 x 73 cm
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A good Victorian mahogany corner cabinet with astragal glazing, in George III style and of elegant proportions, the pediment carved with a Greek key frieze, the single door astral glaze in a lozenge pattern, and the cabinet finely veneered in flame mahogany on splayed bracket feet. England, circa 1870. 66 x 45.5 x 187 cm
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A fine George III Chinese Chippendale type card table, crafted in solid Cuban mahogany with mahogany veneers. The elegant serpentine shape on straight fluted legs with pierced and carved fretwork brackets. The top opening to reveal a baize lining. England, circa 1770. 92 x 92 x 75 cm
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A superb Regency period mahogany dressing table, crafted in solid mahogany with ebony stringing and original brass hardware. The rare mechanism allowing the top and false centre drawer to lift upright, revealing apertures for toiletry containers and wash bowls. The front facade with two drawers on either side, the whole resting on four elegantly turned tapered legs. England, circa 1810. 116.5 x 56 x 79.5 cm
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A Regency mahogany chest of drawers, of large proportions, with five oak lined drawers in mahogany and mahogany veneers. The facade with decorative satinwood and rosewood inlays and stringing flanked by carved tri-form columns. The whole on ogee bracket feet. England, circa 1820. 106.5 x 54.5 x 108 cm
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A mahogany bow fronted Regency chest of drawers, two short drawers above three long drawers. England, circa 1810. 107 x 104 x 53 cm
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A Georgian dresser base, an overhanging moulded top, below three draws with brass handles and escutcheons. The dresser standing on cabriole legs joined by a shaped skirt and terminating to pad feet. England, circa 1800. Height 214 x 46 x 88
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A Victorian child's slipper chair, an elegant Victorian mahogany framed slipper chair of diminutive proportions with stuffed and tufted silk velvet upholstery. England, circa 1860.
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An elegant George III games table, of diminutive size, in mahogany with rosewood crossbanding and decoration of ebony and satinwood stringing, deeply chamfered front corners above finely tapered legs, opening to reveal a blue baize interior. England, circa 1790.
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An early 18th century Irish George I mahogany dining table, a very fine and rare dining table from the earliest Georgian period, crafted in solid Cuban mahogany, the drop sided oval top with a barrel hinge and gateleg mechanism resting on eight gently curved cabriole legs with lightly carved C-scrolls flanking each shoulder and terminating in webbed pad feet. Ireland, circa 1720. 75 x 165 x 145 cm
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A 19th century mahogany dressing table mirror, with two drawers and ebony stringing. 60 x 58.5 x 24.4 cm
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A fine George III mahogany demilune sideboard, of elegant curved form with fitted and open side drawers and a central drawer, the hexagonal brass handles with blue and white enamel medallions. The whole veneered in flame mahogany with rosewood crossbanding and satinwood stringing and inlaid with inked and stained Sheraton type medallions. The cabinet resting on finely tapered legs with capped feet. England, circa 1780. 152.5 x 64.5 x 89.5 cm
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A George III fall front bookcase bureau, in solid Cuban mahogany, the bookcase with deeply carved astral glaze doors below an elegant broken Doric pediment, adjustable shelves and two lower drawers. The bureau desk with a finely fitted interior comprised of carved panels above seven compartments and ten small drawers with a Florentine leather writing slope, above two deep external drawers and a panelled two-door cupboard opening to reveal the original oak sliding shelves. The whole on elegant ogee bracket…
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An 18th century Chinoiserie lacquer corner cabinet, a George II black lacquer bow front hanging corner cabinet with an arch back and two shelves above a cupboard with curved doors decorated in gilt with Chinoiserie scenes. England, circa 1750. 114 x 58 x 39 cm
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A fine Georgian mahogany corner washstand, with curved back rail and two deep shelves, the top with cover revealing three cutouts for bowls. The second shelf with a single drawer and two false drawers each with satin wood stringing and gilt bronze neoclassical knobs. The two front legs elegantly splayed with a wide curved T-stretcher for support. England, circa 1800. 60 x 41 x 105 cm
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A late 19th century Georgian style armchair, a solid frame fully upholstered in velvet with straight arms and curved backrest on square mahogany front legs. England, circa 1900.
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Two Edwardian armchairs, with hardwood frames and Queen Anne style legs, covered in dark blue wool upholstery with period oriental embroidery. England, circa 1900.
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