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Decorative Arts - Online — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:258
Sale Title:Decorative Arts - OnlineLots with images:25
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:200
Date:22-Apr-2020
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A Peter Raos art glass vase, Calla lily design on a vibrant blue summers body. Ovoid shape with everted mouth. Signed and dated 1998 to base, height 15 cm, depth 9.5 cm
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A Garry Nash Fused glass tile
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A Superlux desk lamp, C. 1960s, manufactured in New Zealand. Full adjustable in grey metallic finish. Maximum, length 76 cm, width 33 cm, depth 20 cm
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A retro carved lamp, C. 1960. Eunice Taylor shade, height 51.5 cm, depth 15.5 cm
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An Italian ceramic Knights armour lamp, height 70 cm, width 30 cm
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A GT5 Equipo Santa & Cole small pendant, the GT5 and GT6 are ideal for average-size spaces or domestic use. The pendant lamps feature beautiful ribbon shades that add elegance and a touch of colour to a neutral room. Designed in 1994, the GT5 pendant lamp was the first of a large family created as an alternative to the use of cardboard, methacrylate, or solid textile shades, the use of cotton ribbon reincorporates traditional craftsmanship, height 23 cm, depth 45 cm
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A GT7 Equipo Santa & Cole large pendant, GT7 is similar to the GT5 although it is larger in size. It incorporates an upper metal disc near the light source to strengthen the structure and a diffuser disc on the lower section, height 44 cm, depth 90 cm
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A Leitmotiv clothes peg hat stand, designed by Dutch manufacturer Leitmotiv, this hourglass form tripod hat stand is contstructed in wood and features three clothes pegs at the top, adding to its functionality as a hat stand, height 180 cm
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A pair of Verner Panton sled base chairs, angular sleigh base with crossbar supporting a compasite shell seat. Manufacturers stamp to base of each, height 80 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm
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An Italian tub chair with adjustable headrest, classic tub chair form with padded back rest and height adjustable curved headrest. Some wear to leather consistant with age and use, height 80 cm, width 57 cm, depth 57 cm
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A pair of La Boheme stools, designed by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacturer Kartell. Both stools casting a silhouette that emulates classical vase shapes. Both with manufacturers mark to base, height 46 cm, depth 34 cm
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A Matthew Von Stumer bowl, Peony' design in cast aluminium, depth 35 cm
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A small dish by Marcelo Fantoni, with a handpainted abstracted female figure over an aqua ground. Factory stamp to base, height 5 cm, width 10 cm, length 12 cm
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An Eileen gray style side table, designed in 1927. With chrome tubular steel framing and circular glass top. Height adjustable, height 80 cm, depth 51 cm
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An original 1950s magazine rack, with triangular geometric detailing, and raised on four pin legs with wooden platform base, height 30 cm, width 37 cm, depth 12 cm
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A 1970s Foamcore egg chair and ottoman, Reupholstered in pine green quilted velvet and rechromed pedestal base. Chair, height 115 cm, width 70 cm, depth 70 cm, ottoman, height 30 cm, width 65 cm, depth 65 cm
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A Marc Newson for Cappellini Orgone vase, designed by Marc Newson for Italian manufacturer Cappellini. Of hourglass form, and with removable lid offering both a sculptural piece, or vase for singular flowers, height 41 cm, depth 17 cm
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A set of six Mart Stam cantilever chairs, the iconic tubular chrome design by Dutch architect and furniture designer regarded as the organic creator of the cantilever chair design, height 82 cm, width 60 cm, depth 55 cm
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A Curtis Jere Tri-Ribbon brass flame sculpture, raised on circular onyx base, twisting function faulty, height 63 cm, depth 30 cm
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A set of four Kai Kristiansen chairs, in rosewood with padded green leather seat. The elegant curved backrest and elbow rests raised by cigar form legs. Some faults, height 75 cm, width 55 cm, depth 50 cm
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A Lyra stool by group Italia in black monochrome, originally designed 1994, for Magis. In ebonised beech ply and chromed steel, height 87 cm, width 41 cm, depth 41 cm
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A pair of 1950s chairs, in the French style, classically stylish with tapered teak legs and mint green vinyl upholstery.
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An Eames group style chair, high backed on soft upholstery, aluminium framed with four static legged base, adjustable.
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A Kartell style Componibili side table, height approx 60 cm
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A Zulu Assegai, throwing spear, Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland. Leaf-shaped iron blade connected to a hardwood shaft with wire binding. During the 19th century conflict with the British colonial army, the Zulu soldiers fought with their traditional weapons such as clubs and throwing spears, which have become a symbol of their resistance. Provenance, from the collection of Keith St Cartmail, length 145 cm
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A Kota reliquary figure, Gabon/Congo, wooden anthropomorphic sculpture ornamented with copper inlay on the concave double-face. Such figures used to be placed on top of the reliquaries containing the bones of important ancestors to watch and protect them. Ironically, the Europeans took the sculptures but not the reliquaries. At the beginning of the 20th century, such figures became a source of inspiration for the avant-garde artists in France, especially Picasso, fascinated by these abstract forms and…
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An Ethiopian headrest, raised on high base, adorned with beads and cowries. Fine smooth patina, height 18 cm, width 19 cm, depth 10 cm
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A Namji fertility doll, Cameroun, the body adorned with beads and cowries, with a long ringed neck and a high headdress that frame a delicately carved face, the lower body incised with chevron motifs. The balance of the volumes convey a sense of harmony making this piece a fine example of fertility dolls. These dolls, symbols of feminine beauty, were given to women to bring fertility and protection during pregnancy, height 36 cm, width 15.5 cm
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Two African Ngoma drums, Bantu people, carved wood covered with cow skin, height 120 cm
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A West African mask, delicately carved with a straight nose, expressive almond-shaped eyes and ridged hair, height 23 cm, width 12.5 cm
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A Dayak ancestral figure, Borneo, Indonesia, carved in rock, polished front, fine patina, height 22 cm
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Two pieces of Raukaraka pounamu, one pendant in the shape of a fish hook. The other of flat circular shape. Striking orange tones blending throughout the greens. Fish hook, height 6 cm, width 4.5 cm
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A trio of Solomon Islands shell money, Tridacna shells, originally used as local currency and symbols of prestige. Largest, depth 13.5 cm
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A Papuan Gulf spirit board, gope, Plank-like carvings with designs in low-relief are the best-known Art forms from the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea. The oblong board's outline frames a stylized figure of red color with white features, powerful image of an ancestral spirit. Rhythm is created by the repetition all over the board of the same patterns originally taken from the head: mouth and nostrils. They are applied as independent design motifs and combined in such a way to give the impression of…
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A Yimam hook figure, East Sepik, Papua New-Guinea, wooden anthropomorphic carving in the opposed-hooks style, in which curved and pointed hooks are arranged on a vertical axis around a central design element. Depicting ancestral spirits, small-scale figures such as this one, were individually owned and carried to bring success in hunting and battle, height 51 cm, width 7 cm
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A pair of Pre-Columbian coconut bowls, approx, height 7 cm, depth 13 cm
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A Dayak shield, height 130 cm, width 29 cm
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A contemporary carved tekoteko
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An Indonesian figural amulet, honey color patina. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail, height 35.5 cm
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An Indonesian wooden ancestral statue, (significant repair). Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail, height 83 cm
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Gimblett, Max. Dogs of Auckland. Edition 48/100, signed. Auckland, the Holloway Press,1998, 18 pages.
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Murray-Oliver, Anthony. Captain Cooks artists in the Pacific 1769, 1779. Christchurch, Avon fine prints Ltd, 1969, 167 pages, limited edition 1537/2000. Published to commemorate the bicentanery of Captain James Cook's first voyage to the pacific.
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A 2013-W $50 American gold buffalo reverse proof gold bullion Collectable coin, $50, product of the US Mint's facility at West point and carries the 'W' mint mark. Struck from.9999 fine, 24ct. Gold bullion-the purest of any United States gold coin. Complete with the shown original leather and wood box directly from the U.S. Mint, depth 3.2 cm, width 28.34g
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A pair of Edwardian sterling silver candlesticks, in the form of Corinthian columns on stepped and beaded base. Hallmarked Birmingham 1907, height 12 cm
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A silverplate cloche
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A Victorian sterling silver hip flask, marked rubbed, dated 1890, height 14.5 cm, width 108g
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A pair of EPNS mother-of-pearl knife rests, length 9.5 cm
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A Christian Tortu 'Toupie' vase, Christian Tortu is an internationally renowed floral designer based in Paris, France. Silver, spinning-top model creating an elegant unbalanced shape: the vase is leaning but the water does not overflow. Signature engraved, height 19 cm, depth 16 cm
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A South Pacific mint medal, commemorating the competion of the Trans Alaska Pipeline in 1974. One of 1800 pure silver medals by medallist George E Hawkins. 211/1,800.
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A Kaimai Tunnel Breakthrough commemorative medal, June 17, 1976. Waikato to bay of Plenty. Original Casing.
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A Silver Jubilee Tour commemorative medallion, designed and destributed by the Waikato mint. Heralding the Queen and the Duke of Edinborough's vist to New Zealand in 1977. In original case. 123/1,000
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A sterling silver New Zealand five dollar coin, commemorating the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In original casing with certificate of authenticity. 15,423/20,000
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A Kaimai Tunnel Breakthrough commemorative medallion, June 21, 1976. In original casing. 951/2000.
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A solid silver commemorative necklace, celebrating the yachting achievement aboard 'Ceramco New Zealand'. Inscribed 999 Fine/5 grams. In orginal casing.
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An original set of two Victorian era medals for an officer's service in the Crimean war, Gaining three campaign bars for his service. Medals include: Crimea medal, with four clasps 'Sebastopol', 'Inkermann' & 'Balaklava.' Turkish Crimea medal, un-named as issued. Good condition overall. Approx, length 6 cm (each)
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A decorative Indian sword, overall length 37'. Blade length 31'. A mid to late 20th century decorative sword produced in India for the souvenir market. Blade is etched over most of its length w/ foliate motifs & some Sanskrit writing along w/ 'Made in India'. Brass hilt w/ tiger form pommel, brass mounted wood scabbard w/ purple velvet covering & gold tape highlights. Blade, length 790, overall 94 cm, condition: sword shows light wear w/ evidence of sharpening on the blade. Covering of the scabbard is…
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A World War II German officer's Saber, blade is marked 'Wkc (knight head)'. Gold finish hilt with Nazi eagle on the front languet. Composite grip with wire wrap. Black painted iron scabbard, condition: blade shows substantial original factory polish. Hilt has lost 70% of its gold finish. Grip & wire are worn but complete. Scabbard has 65% black finish remaining, blade, length 850, overall 100 cm
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A World War II Bavarian officer's sword, blade is marked 'A C (scale) S'. Blade has a panel engraved with a foliate motif & 'In Treue Fest'. Gilded brass hilt. Languet is engraved 'Unserm Feldw Gansmeier Z. 1.8.30 V. U.O.K.D. Min.W.Ko. Wire wrapped composite grip. Silver sword knot attached. Black painted iron scabbard. Blade, length 800, overall 95 cm, condition: blade shows original factory polish. Hilt is quite solid but only retains traces of gilded finish. Grip & wire are complete. Sword knot is quite…
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A Knights Templar sword, silver plated brass hilt. Synthetic grip with aluminum cross in center. Silver plated mounts on a nickeled scabbard. Nickeled sword chain connects to a Knights Templar belt featuring a buckle with a central red enameled cross and the words 'In Hoc Signo Vinces.' blade, length 660, overall, length 88 cm, condition: blade shows original factory polish with minor scabbard wear. Grip is a bit loose. Cross appears to have been added later. Scabbard shows light wear. Belt shows moderate…
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A Knights Templar sword, blade is etched over most of its length with various Masonic motifs. Sword is marked 'The M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus Ohio', and inscribed with the name 'Elton Warman'. Silver plated hilt. Synthetic grip with black transfer Masonic decoration. Scabbard has silver plated mounts on a nickel plated body, and inscribed with the name 'Byron a Ross'. Scabbard throat has enameled highlights. Blade, length 710, overall 95 cm, condition: blade shows original factory polish. Hilt is a bit…
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A pair of Japanese art glass tumblers, hand blown with Mt Fuji erupting through the base into the body of the glass. Hand signed to base 'Ken Ggg', height 9 cm, depth 8 cm
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A Sputnik table barometer weather station by Huger c.1960, height 22 cm, depth 14 cm
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A Dibbern glass vase, in redcurrant-red, height 35.5 cm
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An art glass vase, vertical striping with twist design in alternating blue and white, height 22 cm, depth 13 cm
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A set of five Dibbern Oatmeal bowls, C. 2000s, Germany. Clear glass decorated with cross designs. Stamped to the base, height 7 cm, depth 13.5 cm
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An unusual art glass vase, of slender ovoid form, with vertical black lines at intervals separated by circular designs of various shades, height 40 cm
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A large Garry Nash flattened ovoid vase, an impressive scale aqua coloured Garry Nash vase, with strong green vertical detailing and accents of red. Hand-blown and of flattened ovoid shape with a concave peak. Signed 'G. Nash '01' to base, height 47 cm, width 37 cm, depth 14 cm
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A large and impressive polychrome Garry Nash vase, signed and dated '99 to base, height 37 cm, depth 27 cm
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An Anna Palmer for Garry Nash large plate, signed and dated 'Anna Palnu for Nash glass '02' to base, depth 48 cm
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An orange and clear glass Murano fish, length 18.5 cm, height 12.5 cm
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A blue glass Murano fish, length 30 cm, height 18 cm
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A clear glass Murano fish, length 19 cm, height 10 cm
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A green glass Murano fish, length 13 cm, height 12 cm
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A vintage frosted Lucite sculpture, an abstract figural pairing, raised on bevelled edge square platform base, height 35 cm, width 16 cm, depth 116 cm
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A 20th century bronze Buddha mounted on pedestal, height 33 cm
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An Indonesian Batik, Ornamented with foliate motifs and arabesques in red and black, framed with tassels. 300 x 56 cm
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Two Japanese prints by Ohara Koson, early 20th century, colour woodcuts, each inscribed with artist's signature and seal, 24.5 x 24.5 cm (each)
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Framed presentation 'Ancient coins of China', eight Dynastic periods BC 206.- AD 1911.
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A vintage Pedal Scooter, with added wooden parts in two up seating, cookie cutter wheels, and pedals. In traditional vespa form, height 62 cm, width 37 cm, length 100 cm
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Two German World War I medals, a German Iron Cross World War I 1st Class medal dated 1914 and a Hindenburg cross 1914-1918
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A Rodd silverplate canteen of cutlery, 57-piece dinner service. Mahogany canteen.
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The Thinker' sculpture, Moulding in the style of Rodin, height 76 cm, width 45 cm, depth 50 cm
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A pair of mother of pearl opera binoculars, Late-19th/early-20th century. In brass with mother of pearl casing, width 13.5 cm
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A set of coal Scuttler & fire dogs, Scuttler, height 40 cm, width 20 cm approx.
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An antique hand mirror, with gilt ribbed handle and arabesque detailing on the framing of the glass. The back decorated with the painting of an 18th century style scene, length 30.5 cm, width 14.5 cm
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A selection of seven vintage lighters, of varying condition. Including 'Marlboro' Zippo, Thorens, Dunhill, KIngsway, Ronson, and Oroton.
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A Victorian mahogany writing box, internal compartments and drawers, with original glass ink well, locking false drawer to the lower. Inlaid brass decoration and fixtures, height 19 cm, width 32 cm, depth 25.5 cm
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A carved Maori chess table, rectangular form chess table with inlaid board, raised on squareform legs, all heavily carved in relief with traditional Maori motifs, the stretchers also with all over carved decoration. Inlaid paua to each corner and throughout. Drawer to the centre housing a full set of wooden chess pieces, height 43.5 cm, width 48.5 cm, length 96.5 cm
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A vintage Franke & Heidecke Rolleiflex camera, in original leather case, height 17 cm, width 10 cm, depth 10 cm
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A suite of copper Cookware, comprised of eight pieces: four pan lids, one shallow pot, one shallow pan, and a boiling saucepan. Shallow pan, depth 32 cm
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An Art Deco sculpture 'Woman with Fan' by Giorgio Gori, C. 1925 of cold painted spelter and with ivorine features. Signed G. Gori to the black marble plinth base. Faults, height 51 cm, width 54 cm, depth 21 cm
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A pair of Corinthian column cap pedestals, in resin, approx, height 3.5 cm
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A 19th century Hand-Painted enamel Clockface, 31 x 31 cm
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A cast steel lamp with Tiffany style shade, in the form of a half moon and a cherub, height 50 cm, depth 40 cm
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A Two-Branch brass sconce, of French style with cut crystal embellishments, height 30 cm, width 30 cm
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A marble plinth with composite urn, upper platform on plinth with signs of repair, height 115 cm
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Three Nzaf plaque signs, Woodenh hanging wall plaques and signs, various lengths, longest approx 100 cm
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A Peter Blake Captain's club Membership plaque, height 42 cm, length 113 cm
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An Ex Rnzn ship compass with side lantern
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A Scratch-Built model of Federal steam navigation Company ship 'Essex', in custom-built glass case, height 68 cm, length 105 cm, depth 33 cm
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