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Property From The Estates of Martyn Cook, Judith Hoyle and Andrew Pratten, Artworks and Statuary from The Hermitage, Vaucluse — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:477
Sale Title:Property From The Estates of Martyn Cook, Judith Hoyle and Andrew Pratten, Artworks and Statuary from The Hermitage, VaucluseLots with images:472
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:457
Date:9-Aug-2020
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Two seater lounge sofa, early 20th century, green velvet cover and cushions, on mahogany fluted legs with castors, height 77 cm, width 164 cm, depth 90 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Regency crossbanded rosewood drum table, first half 19th century, the circular top brass inlaid with a continuous band of scrolling vines, the apron with four drawers and four faux drawers, above a turned column and triform base, inlay (A/F) diameter 122 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Set of four red meranti high back side chairs, Philippines, late 19th century, carved floral frames, with brown leather upholstered seats (4), height 118 cm. Provenance: The McNairy family collection, Savannah Georgia. The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Victorian oak double pedestal desk, late 19th century, the top with green tooled leather insert, above three drawers, each pedestal with three short drawers, locks stamped 'Hobbs & Co. London', on castors, one castor missing, height 78 cm, width 152 cm, depth 80 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Flower ash and birch cabinet, in the Japanese taste, having a pair of panelled doors enclosing pull-out trays, above three short drawers over four long drawers, height 66 cm, width 70 cm, depth 36.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Japanese black lacquer altar table, in the Chinese taste, painted throughout with scrolling leaves and lotus flowers, applied with gilt-metal mounts chased with foliage, removable top, height 74 cm, width 125 cm, depth 61 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Chinese hardwood side table, with square panelled top, square section legs joined by stretchers, height 47 cm, width 48 cm, depth 48 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Japanese Tansu cabinet, two doors enclosing a fitted interior with drawers, applied with engraved gilt-metal mounts. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Chinese bamboo side table, with red lacquer finish (A/F), height 62 cm, width 71 cm, depth 71 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Anglo Indian ebonised side table, early 20th century, the circular top raised on four legs carved with elephant heads each shown holding a perfume bottle in the curve of the trunk, with ivory tusks, missing two tusks, height 63 cm, diameter 68 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Regency mahogany work table, c. 1820, the rectangular top above a single drawer, raised on four turned tapering legs, height 74 cm, width 55 cm, depth 45.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Regency mahogany cabinet, c. 1830, featuring a pair of doors above a long drawer, all moulded as four drawers, on saber legs, height 73.5 cm, width 68 cm, depth 44.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Gothic revival oak partner desk, c. 1850, the rectangular moulded top with a gilt tooled leather inset panel and turret corners, over a kneehole in perpendicular style flanked by pedestals with linen fold panel doors to each side, raised on plinth bases and castors, restored, height 75 cm, width 143 cm, depth 100 cm. Provenance: Lord McAlpine. The Bishops house collection, Phillips, Sydney, August 1999. The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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George III mahogany stool, c. 1790, the padded seat upholstered in cream linen fabric above a shaped apron, raised on four cabriole legs, height 50 cm, width 50 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Wrought iron and parcel-gilt console table, early 20th century, the rectangular rouge marble top above two scroll supports, height 95 cm, width 136 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Cast iron Curule stool, frame with applied rosettes, lacking seat, height 60 cm, width 59 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Folding steamer deck chair, c. 1900, one splat (A/F), height 95 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Georgian mahogany wine table, circular table, above a fluted stem, on cabriole legs ending in claw feet, restored top and reinforced legs, height 73.5 cm, diameter 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Victorian mahogany breakfast table, 19th century, the rectangular rounded top with a reeded edge, above a pedestal base with four splayed legs, on brass castors. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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George III cream painted mule chest, c. 1820, with hinged lid, the base with two short drawers and bale handles, raised on bracket feet, height 72 cm, width 94 cm, depth 48 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Anglo-Ceylonese painted armchair, the curved tablet back painted with a procession scene, above a cane seat, raised on turned legs, painted decoration (A/F), height 90 cm, width 64 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Kilim runner, woven with geometric motifs in shades of blue, brown and cream, together with a Persian cushion cover (2) 430 x 97 cm, 66 x 122 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Large Persian rug, woven with geometric motifs in shades of blue and green against a red ground 380 x 435 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Persian rug, woven with floral design in shades of cream, blue and red against a peach ground 217 x 303 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Two mahogany easels, with carved decoration (2), height 183 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Two mahogany easels, with carved decoration, one with a dark ebony finish, missing one painting stand (2), height 183 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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After Benoit Audran the Younger (French, 1698-1772), L'Amour Desarme' after Watteau, conte on paper, together with after Watteau, engravings on paper, unframed and a collection of chalcographie from the Musee du Louvre (quantity) 28.5 x 20 cm, and smaller. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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After Antonio Maria Zanetti (Italian, 1680-1757), Apollo, Bacco, engravings on paper (2) 42 x 30 cm, frame 71 x 57 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney labels: Gowrie Galleries
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20th century European school. The Performance, chromolithograph on paper on canvas, in an ornate frame, together with two classical landscapes, coloured lithographs (3) 63 x 90 cm, frame 83 x 111 cm, 33 x 49 cm, 33 x 49 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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James Basire (British, 1730-1802), Captain James cook, 1777, engraving, painted Wm Hodges, engraved J Basire, published London (new Street, shoe Lane, and the strand): Publish'd as the Act directs by Wm. Strahan & Thos. Cadell, 1777 Feby. 1st 26 x 19.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney labels: Gowrie Galleries Sydney
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Chalon family Coat-of-Arms, works on paper, with inscription verso detailing descendants of George Barnard Chalon (3) 33 x 24 cm, 33 x 24 cm, 15.5 x 11 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Collection of Elton John memorabilia, including a signed black and white photograph 'To Martyn with Much love Elton' and a collection of printed Christmas cards from 'Elton and David' (quantity). Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Stephen Walker (1927-2014), Alcorso Perpetual trophy, c. 1960s, bronze, presented to Sorrento Sailing Club, height 58 cm, with base 65 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Soroku Toyoshima (Japanese, b. 1940), abstract sculpture, 1968, metal, signed and dated to base 'S. Toyoshima 1968', height 100.5 cm. Provenance: Albert Hadley, interior designer Albert Hadley Inc.. The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Japanese studio ceramic vase, 20th century, of globular form supported on a narrow foot and with a flaring short neck, covered with moulded spiral body with dense flecked glaze, height 25 cm. Provenance: Thelma Clune, Bonhams, Melbourne, 16 June 2013, lot 408. The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Pair of Continental porcelain vases, early 20th century, with painted Chinoiserie and gilt decoration, on four gilded paw feet, together with a Satsuma tea bowl (3), height 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Dresden, cobalt blue porcelain bowl, painted with gilt cartouches of flowers, the centre with butterflies, factory mark to underside, height 8.5 cm, diameter 23 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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French bronze and glass palm tree table lamp, cobalt blue glass embellished with gilt accents, glass cracked (A/F), together with an onyx, silver and enamel jewellery box (A/F) (2), height 22 cm, height 6 cm, diameter 11.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Two porcelain table lamps, early 20th century, each of baluster form, one white, the other with gilt phoenixes against a cobalt blue ground, electrified (2), height 46 cm, 43 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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After Christopher Dresser, Art Nouveau jardiniere, with orange and gilt geometric and floral motifs, together with a blue and white porcelain tureen and underplate, and three plates (5), height 19 cm, diameter 25 cm, (plates). Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Brass column table lamp, 20th century, electrified, height 74 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Regency paperwork picture of the Royal Coat-of-Arms of George IV, c. 1820, framed 40.5 x 32 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Pair of Victorian cut-glass vases, late 19th century, with etched decoration (2), height 37.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Collection of Regency style cut glass and crystal rummers, comprising eight rummers, tumblers (set of three and two others), milk glass tumbler and various others (quantity). Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Staffordshire figure of Sir Charles Napier, 19th century, modelled standing with a sword hanging from a belt, holding a pink drape and a black hat, height 39 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Pair of blanc-de-chine temple dogs, on reticulated rectangular plinths (2), height 34 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese enamelled porcelain vases, each hexagonal vase decorated with floral motifs against a turquoise ground, red seal mark to underside (2), height 38 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese brass figures, depicting two male scholars in traditional robes (2), height 32 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Silver plated middle Eastern tea service, comprising six cups, a tray and a teapot, decorated with engraved foliate, boxed. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Collection of sterling, plate and 800 silver table accessories, 19th century and later, comprising German silver beaker, fifteen Italian silver coasters, Australian silver beaker, American Towle silver beaker, Victorian silver mounted toilet jar, plate coasters and creamer (22), height 15 cm, (tallest), total approx. Weight 1227 grams (silver). Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Collection of umbrellas and walking sticks, comprising two umbrellas, a shoehorn, a walking stick/umbrella, and a horse measuring walking stick (5), height 93 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Two French bamboo shooting sticks, early 20th century, with brass hardware, one with cane seat (2), height 88 cm, 92 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Collection of ostrich eggs, within two woven baskets (17). Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Convex wall mirror, with porcupine spine surround, some spines missing diameter 35 cm, 116 cm, (overall). Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Italian shellwork portrait, 19th century, in the manner of Giuseppe Arcimboldo, signed within the frame 'Rillato – B' 69 x 59 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Victorian brass and copper fireplace fender, 19th century, with urn shape finials, embellished with chased and engraved floral decoration length 184 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Pair of brass candlesticks, together with one brass candlestick and a brass figure of a monkey (4), height 34 cm, 25 cm, 14 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Pair of brass sconces, with oval back plates (2), height 31.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Indian grain measure pot, together with a brass candlestick and a pair of cast iron andirons (4), height 26 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Australian blackwood covered box, Tasmania, early 20th century, together with a collection of furniture hardware, height 28 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Oak and cedar Australian state map case, by H. E. C. Robinson Ltd, Sydney, featuring six Australian state pull down maps, together with a map of NSW, height 44.5 cm, width 114 cm, depth 26 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Georgian mahogany circular frame, c. 1810, with reeded rim diameter 77 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Set of four bronzed metal Tang Chung lanterns, each of rectangular shape with glass doors (4), height 66 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Set of four bronzed metal Tang Chung lanterns, each of rectangular shape with glass doors (4), height 66 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Set of three bronzed metal Tang Chung lanterns, each of rectangular shape with glass doors, together with another lantern (4), height 66 cm, 82 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Carved grey stone wash basin, of oval shape with drain hole 47 x 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Large kava bowl, together with a small kava bowl and a carved wood mortar (3), height 31.5 cm, diameter 57 cm, height 14 cm, diameter 40 cm, height 17 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Pair of carved timber shields, Borneo, 20th century, of hexagonal shape, with black finish and applied woven cane (2), height 110 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Wooden toy horse, early 20th century, hand painted, with velvet saddle, on wheel, height 66 cm, width 67 cm, depth 32 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Oak grain barrel, early 20th century, with cover, height 62 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Six Bolts of fabric, five pale pink and one navy blue (6), height 140 cm, (pink) various lengths. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Collection of lamp shades, of various sizes and shapes (quantity). Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Collection of auction catalogues, including collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Berge, Christies, Paris, Feb 2009, Simon Sainsbury the Creation of an English Arcadia, Christie's, London, June 2008. The collection of the Barons Nathaniel and Albert von Rothschild, Christie's, London, 1999, and others (quantity). Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney
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Venetian giltwood and polychrome painted blackamoor, early 19th century, wearing a headdress with a bow and short tunic with gilt ruff, holding a tray, standing on a rectangular stool covered with elaborate drapery, height 172 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Ormolu mounted Sevres style cobalt blue ground porcelain covered urn, late 19th century, finely painted with three maidens and putti among clouds, the reverse with a putto in landscape, signed 'C Rochette', the lid with red printed stamp 'Chateau des Tuileries', height 110 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Royal Vienna, pair of covered vases and pedestals, each twin handled vase painted with a frieze of classical figures on a richly gilded jewelled lattice and cobalt blue ground, mounted on a stepped square form base, with blue beehive marks, together with a pair of matching pedestals, restored vases (4), height 52 cm, (vase), 99 cm, (pedestals). Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Louis XV style giltwood, gesso and porcelain mounted clock, by Le Roy & Fils, Paris (French, founded 1785), early 19th century, the scroll case enclosing a circular gilt dial with porcelain Roman numerals, above a porcelain panel painted with couple courting in the manner of Fragonard, movement signed 'Le Roy & Fils Hers du Roi, a Paris' and numbered, with pendulum, height 54 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Italian marble sculpture of two children on a swing, early 20th century, the swing hanging from a tree branch, signed 'E. Cadorin', height 103 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Italian polychrome marble bust of Joan of arc, early 20th century, unsigned, height 57 cm, width 48 cm, depth 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Italian Art Deco alabaster and marble lamp, c. 1930, featuring a woman on bench holding a book in one hand under a street lamp, shade restored, electrified (A/F), height 84 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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English mahogany long case clock, early 20th century, the hood with swan neck pediment above two carved columns, gilded dial with Roman numerals, with glass door below, with weights and pendulum, height 246 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Bronze torchere floor lamp, early 20th century, with cut glass bead shade, the stem with three supports centring an urn, each support surmounted by a ram head, electrified, height 152 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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German Art Nouveau silver plated candelabra, c. 1930, modelled as a woman holding three irises, foundry mark to underside, height 51 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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After Pietro Bazzanti (Italian, 1842-1881), polychrome marble bust of a young maiden, c. 1925, the reverse signed 'P. Bazzanti Florence 1925', height 52 cm, width 53 cm, depth 22 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Variegated red marble pedestal, early 20th century, with a Ionic capital and carved acanthus leaves, height 85 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Belle Epoque mahogany and marquetry side cabinet, c. 1900, the white square marble top above a drawer and a cupboard door, height 85 cm, width 39 cm, depth 37 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), bronze figure of the Arab Falconer on horseback, early 20th century, modelled as man on horseback holding an eagle, the horse standing on an oval naturalistic base, signed 'P J Mene', wings (A/F), height 77 cm, width 70 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Pair of Art Nouveau cast iron plaques, La Peinture' and 'La Sculpture', c. 1930, after Alphonse Mucha, each with foundry marks to reverse (2), height 54 cm, width 44 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Italian Art Deco alabaster and marble table lamp, c. 1930, depicting a young girl sitting on a large ice rock, electrified, height 38 cm, width 32 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Royal Worcester, pair of porcelain twin handled vases, each handle handing in a lion mask, with gilded decoration of blossoming branches against a blush ivory ground, printed factory marks to undersides, one vase (A/F), height 27 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Pair of Satsuma vases, second half 20th century, each decorated with figures in high relief and gilt highlights, Satsuma marks to undersides (2), height 31 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Royal Crown Derby, pair of porcelain vases, Imari pattern, each with scrolled twin handles, red painted marks to undersides, restored (2), height 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Continental porcelain ginger jar, painted with blossoming flowers and butterflies, blue diamond mark to underside, height 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Pair of Italian carved wooden figural candleholders, 18th century, each carved as a young maiden holding a candlestick (2), height 55 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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Ebonised double pedestal, the oblong top above two fluted columns, raised on an oval base, height 99 cm, width 60 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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After Guillaume I Coustou (French, 1677-1746), pair of cast bronze sculptures. The horses of Marly, each depicting a rearing horse with horse tamer by its side, on oval bases (2), height 56 cm, width 52 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW labels: after the pair of marble sculptures commissioned by Louis XV for the Chateau de Marly in 1746
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Renaissance revival oak dressing table mirror, late 19th century, the oval swivel mirror surmounted by an angel and flanked by lions and knights, on a rectangular base with single drawer, height 93 cm, width 65 cm, depth 39 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW
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20th century school, portrait of a man reading a newspaper, oil on canvas, together with portrait of a man in top hat, oil on canvas on board, signed indistinctly (2) 37 x 37 cm, 29 x 23 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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19th century school, portrait of a bearded man, oil on canvas, in ornate frame decorated with squirrels, berries and leaves, together with a mirror in the same frame (2) 100 x 80 cm, each. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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Attributed to Thonet (Austria), bentwood centre table, c. 1890, rectangular shaped top, above four elaborately scrolled supports, height 77 cm, width 124 cm, depth 76.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
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