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Decorative Arts and Asian Works of Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:159
Sale Title:Decorative Arts and Asian Works of ArtLots with images:159
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:101
Date:10-Dec-2020
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A pair of Chinese cinnabar and gilt metal vases, circa 1st half 20th century, decorated with shaped reserves to both sides with figures in landscapes, the ground carved with scrolling lotus flowers. Gilt metal mounts to the foot and mouth rims, and lion mask and ring handles to the shoulders. Blue enamel interiors and within the foot rim. Each 29.5 cm high, 19 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A Renaissance style bronze figural fountain, late 19th/early 20th century, modelled as a putto standing and raising a large shell, standing upon a concrete base, 119 cm high, 149 cm high total height, 45 cm diameter. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A large French boulle mantel clock, late 19th century, circa 1880, the case decorated with boulle work and gilt cast brass overall, surmounted with a gilt brass figure, the hinged glass door applied with a classical cast brass chariot, opening to a clock face with enamelled Roman numerals, raised upon scroll feet, with an eight day bell strike movement, 68 cm high, 32 cm wide, 15 cm deep. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A large Sevres style porcelain tray, oval shaped, with a nicely painted Wattesque scene (unsigned), above a gilded metal plaque with engraved interlaced 'L's enclosing an 'A'/Anno: 1753, presented in a velvet lined giltwood frame, 42 cm x 52 cm, frame 70 cm x 80 cm. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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An English sterling silver chalice, by Solomon Royes, London, circa 1820, the rim and base decorated with a lattice band, the cup embossed with repeated acanthus leaf pattern, 17 cm high, 10 cm diameter. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A Lalique crystal 'Ondines' vase, 20th century, of tapered cylindrical form, with moulded sunken relief ondines pattern, inscribed 'Lalique France' to base, 24 cm high, 19 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Baccarat crystal figural candlesticks, the fluted nozzles with splash pads adorned with crystal lustres, raised on putti figures, upon flared fluted bases, marked to underside of bases, 38 cm high, base 15 cm diameter. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A George II sterling silver two handled cup, by John Bayley, London, circa 1751, Decoratively embossed with flowers, leaves and scrolls, with a gilt washed interior, with an engraving dated 7th September,1847, 14 cm high, 12 cm diameter, 20 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A Louis XVI style giltwood console table and mirror, late 19th century, the decoratively carved mirror accented with flowers, acanthus leaves and scrolls, sitting upon a breakfront console inset with a marble plate, above fluted legs and stretchers, mirror 182 cm high, 124 cm wide. Console 83 cm high, 126 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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An Art Deco terracotta model of a female nude, signed D.H. Chiparus, circa 1920, modelled in a relaxed seated pose on a rock, signed in the mould 'D.H. Chiparus' and 'Editions Reverolis Paris', 38 cm high, 48 cm long, 18 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A pair of sterling silver open work baskets, by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, circa 1911, having ovoid and serpentine form, the ends terminating in goat motif handles, with four inset coins, and beaded edges, raised upon flared feet, 20 cm high, 24 cm long, 13 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A large sterling silver open work basket, by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, circa 1913, having ovoid and serpentine form, the ends terminating in goat motif handles, with four inset coins, and beaded edges, raised upon a flared foot, 19.5 cm high, 40 cm long, 24 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A rare Art Nouveau display cabinet with leadlight dome top, circa 1900, the decorative leadlight dome surmounted with a carved finial, the body incorporating five convex glass panels including a door, opening to three glazed shelves, above an apron and five elegantly tapered legs on ball and claw feet, 210 cm high, 70 cm diameter. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A Royal Worcester vase, signed Charles Baldwyn, circa 1900, of ovoid form, depicting painted swans in flight with rushes against a sky blue ground, with gilded highlights, upon a flared base, signed 'C Baldwyn' towards the base. Missing cover. 21.5 cm high, 17 cm diameter. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A French boulle centre table, 19th century, of typical design with serpentine form, decorated with cut brass, tortoise shell, and ormolu overall, with a single drawer, standing upon four serpentine legs capped with ormolu sabots, 75 cm high, 148 cm wide, 96 cm deep. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A Louis XVI style five piece salon suite, 20th century, including four fauteuils and a settee, all with finely carved floral crests and silk upholstery, fauteuils seat height 46 cm, width 66 cm wide. Settee seat height 48 cm, width 146. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A George II sterling silver sauce boat, London, circa 1750, a typical helmet shape, with a gadrooned lip, acanthus leaf handle, monogrammed 'R. A. H.', with an engraved crest to the other side bearing 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense', raised upon three shell feet, 14.5 cm high, 21 cm long, 11.5 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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An English sterling silver three piece tea service, by John Edward Terrey & Co, London, circa 1825-27, comprising a teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl, the teapot surmounted with a flower finial, the creamer and sugar bowl with gilt washed interiors, floriate and scroll decoration to all three, all raised upon scroll and shell feet, all three engraved with 'T.W. Beaumont Esqr. M.P./Jas. Jobling Junr./1826' to base together with hallmarks, Teapot15 cm high, 28 cm long, 17 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild…
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A Louis XV Vernis Martin style vitrine, 20th century, demi lune in shape, the overall applied with ormolu, comprising glazed shelves above a velvet lined shelf, featuring painted panels depicting a courting scene, raised upon four legs, 173 cm high, 72 cm wide, 37 cm deep. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A lovely French Napoleon III ebonised, ormolu mounted and pietra dura inset credenza, 19th century, the shaped top above a break front, decorated with relief floral reserves carved from semi precious stone to the frieze and lower central door, flanked by glazed doors enclosing shelves, ormolu and brass banding overall, 115.5 cm high, 183 cm wide, 41.5 cm deep. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A pair of French Sevres style urns with gilt bronze mounts, 19th century, of cylindrical tapered form, mounted with gilded bronze covers and goat head handles, the bodies with a turquoise-blue ground, gilded decoration, floral bands, and cartouches depicting courting scenes and flowers, raised upon gilded bronze bases, 43 cm high, 28 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A French boulle mantle clock, circa 1860, the ebonised case and boulle work front, with an arched pediment top, above a circular Roman numeral clock face, upon a plinth base, with an eight day visible escapement, time only movement, 33 cm high, 25 cm wide, 13 cm deep. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A collection of thirteen German porcelain monkey Orchestra figurines, 20th century, of different sizes, modelled playing various instruments, Ranging 9 cm to 21 cm high. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne
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A Chinese bronze hand warmer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, bearing ring handles to either side, the reticulated lid cast with dragons amongst clouds, the base with a cast four character mark. 13.5 cm high, 25 cm wide
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A pair of walnut fauteuils, 20th century, of typical design, upholstered in silk, the frames accented with carved flowers and acanthus leaves, 99 cm high, 43 cm seat height
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A decorative bronze horse, 20th century, having a nice deep green patina, presented on an incorporated black marble base and additional laminated base, bronze 49 cm high, 50 cm long, 18 cm wide. Total height 108.5 cm
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A large Indian tribal bronze Swing-Form lamp, Dhokra tribe, circa 19th/Early 20th century, the elaborate lamp of lost-wax-cast bronze in the form of a large a-frame structure adorned with swinging figures on the lower tier, and two standing figures holding rifles on the upper tier, with a lamp in the centre. 40.5 cm high, 26 cm wide
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A Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan, 19th/20th century, carved as a seated emaciated figure with both hands clasped over his knee. 8 cm high, 4.5 cm wide
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A Chinese carved glass snuff bottle, 20th century, carved from deep brown overlaid mottled amber glass, to simulate silhouette agate. 7.5 cm high, 4.5 cm wide
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A pair of large Chinese blue and white lotus dishes, Kangxi period (1661-1722), with moulded cavetto and barbed rim, painted to the interior with scrolling lotus flowers, and the cavetto with shaped reserves containing various flowers. One with old metal staple repair. 3.5 cm high, 29 cm diameter
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A French bronze bust of a boy, by J.A. Injalbert, circa 1900, modelled as a windswept boy, mounted on a marble plinth. Signed Injalbert to shoulder. 27.5 cm high, 14 cm wide, 14 cm deep (irregular)
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A Chinese Beijing enamel Shell-Form snuff box, Qianlong period (1735-1796), the exterior naturalistically painted as a scallop shell, the bottom and the bottom half of the interior further decorated with flowers and scrolling vines. With contemporary European gilt metal mounts and hinge. The interior bearing a label for E& J Frankel collection, no. 164. 3 cm high, 7.5 cm wide. Provenance: bearing a label for E& J Frankel collection, New York
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An Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the hinged open top with carved archways, stylised bird and floral motifs to the front, 57 cm high, 135.5 cm long, 52.5 cm deep, 58 x 135 x 52.5, 58 cm x 135 cm x 52.5 cm
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A Victorian terracotta model of a bulldog, 19th century, the large scale bulldog, modelled in a seated yet alert position, painted and inset with glass eyes, 50 cm high, 28 cm wide, 28 cm deep
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An impressive Venetian glass chandelier, circa 1960, the whole incorporating gold inclusions, the glass stem emanating ten 'S' shape branches alternating with glass leaves, below two tiers of alternating glass leaves and flowers, 130 cm high, 90 cm diameter
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A marble & stone inset centre table, the circular top featuring a starburst and chevron pattern of coloured marble and stone, raised on a fluted pedestal and square carved base, 81 cm high, 91 cm diameter
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A marble & stone inset centre table, the circular top featuring a starburst and chevron pattern of coloured marble and stone, raised on a fluted pedestal and square carved base, 82 cm high, 91 cm diameter
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A Chinese Miao tribal Three-Tiered tribal silver Torque, Yunan Province, early 20th century, consisting of three tiers, each decorated with two opposing dragons chasing a pearl. Mounted on a custom black metal stand. The torque 32 cm high, 36 cm wide. With the stand 51 cm high. Provenance: mark Lissauer collection, these rooms, 31 May 2015
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A pair of Straits Chinese silver hair pins, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, the repousse silver combs decorated with aquatic life and dragons. Each approximately 4.5 cm high, 13 cm wide. Provenance: by repute, deaccessioned from the Pinang Peranakan mansion Museum, Penang, Malaysia.
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Three Straits Chinese silver hair Combs/Pins, 19th/Early 20th century, comprising a crescent moon shaped comb with repousse decoration of Buddhist precious emblems, and two hair pins decorated with coiled dragons. The comb 4.5 cm high, 10 cm wide. The larger pin 20 cm long, 6 cm wide. Provenance: by repute, deaccessioned from the Pinang Peranakan mansion Museum, Penang, Malaysia.
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An Art Deco cold painted bronze dancer with scarf, by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1925, cold painted in silver, 'L'Renzl' to hexagonal base, mounted on an onyx plinth, 21 cm high
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A Chinese Xingyao white-ware bowl, five Dynasties (907-960), resting on a bi-foot, with a rolled over rim, and covered in an ivory-hue glaze. 5 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Chinese Longquan celadon bowl, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 15th century, the deep bowl with vertical fluting the the exterior, covered in a crackled celadon glaze. 8 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese moulded Shufu-type bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), with moulded details to the interior depicting chrysanthemum petals, covered in a thick opaque pale blue glaze. 5.5 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese Longquan celadon brushwasher, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), with a flaring mouth and short tapered foot, the whole covered in an even sea green glaze stopping evenly just above the footrim. 3.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A Chinese Longquan celadon lotus bowl, with a waisted mouth rim, and carved lotus petals to the exterior, covered in a rich celadon glaze. 5 cm high, 13 cm diameter
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A Chinese export reverse glass painting of a lady, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting a standing lady in fine robes, housed in the original Chinese export frame, the frame 49 cm high x 38 cm wide
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A collection of Roman Egyptian period beads set on Victorian gold link chain, comprising a blend of three Islamic glass jug beads, three bronze and one stone jug amulets all from the Roman Egyptian period all set on a Victorian gold link necklace with a modern gold clasp. Islamic glass beads: circa 7th to 12th century A.D., Greater Persia, Roman beads: 1st to 2nd century A.D., Egypt, 22 cm (from clasp to end of largest bead)
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An Egyptian pale Azure glazed faience Ushabti, New Kingdom, nineteenth Dynasty, circa 1293-1240 B.C. Classic form with details in black pigment, and mounted onto stand. The Ushabti 13 cm high. Total height 18.5 cm high
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A very fine early Egyptian Limestone Ushabti, New Kingdom, nineteenth Dynasty, circa 1292-1189 B.C. With polychrome pigment decoration. Reference: n105 Flinders Petrie 'Ushabti' plate 30. Minor restoration on the right hand side of the face, the lower legs re-joined. Housed on stand. The ushabti 19.5 cm high. Total height including stand 24 cm
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A beautifully sculptured Egyptian mummy mask, New Kingdom, 19th to 21st Dynasty, circa 1292 to 1069 B.C. Belonging to a female, due to the colour. The face with remnant gesso and black pigment details on the eyes. Made from a mix of Nile mud and straw as a bonding agent, the reverse with wooden nails used to affix the mask to the sarcophagus. The mask 19 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep. Total height including stand 32.5 cm
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A beautifully carved Egyptian wooden Mummy mask, late period, circa 600-300 B.C, the face with remnant gesso and black pigment details around the eyes. Some of the carved holes used to fix the mask to the sarcophagus with the original wooden nails still present, the mask 13 cm high, 12 cm wide, 5 cm deep. Total height including stand 22.5 cm
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A Neolithic north African granite stone Celt, Saharan Region, circa 4000 B.C. In anthropomorphic form, housed on stand, 14 cm high, total height 16 cm
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An impressive marble and stone inset outdoor dining table with eight wrought iron chairs, 20th century, the beautifully inset stone top featuring coloured marble and semi precious stone including lapis lazuli, raised upon a wrought iron base, the wrought iron chairs fitted with black cushions, 75 cm high, 182 cm diameter. Chairs, 95 cm high, seat height 46 cm
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A pair of wing back bergeres, 20th century, Generously proportioned, the walnut frames with shaped crest rails, wing backs, and open arms, covered in Warwick upholstery, 109 cm high, seat height 47 cm high, 80 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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Three Chinese ceramic offering fruit, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, comprising a finely modelled porcelain peach, finger citron and pomelo, each with polychrome enamels. The peach 7 cm high, 10 cm long
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Eight Chinese ceramic offering fruits, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, comprising a peach, two melons, two finger citron, a green citrus, and two small groups of fruit, all made of ceramic with glazed and enamel decoration. The peach 11 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A Chinese Sancai 'Sanduo' offering wine ewer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, modelled as a group of peach, finger citron and pomegranate, the spout in the form of a mythical creature's head. 11 cm high, 19 cm wide
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A Japanese woodblock triptych, by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), Kabuki Ooban triptych published 1876 by Asano Sabuzo. Note excellent printing and embossed white hair, 52 cm x 85 cm
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A Japanese woodblock Triptich, procession of beauties, by Yoshikazu (1850-1970, active), circa 1855, wonderfully colourful costume and seascape in the style of Hiroshige, 53 cm x 60 cm
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A Japanese woodblock Triptich, by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), Kabuki Ooban triptych printed 1897. Unusually calm Kunichik with beautiful details, 53 cm x 86 cm
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A Japanese woodblock diptych, by Utagawa Kunisada (1823-1880), Kabuki Ooban pair of prints from triptych printed March 1865, published by Iseya Kanekichi, 51 cm x 63 cm
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A Japanese woodblock diptych, by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), Kabuki Ooban pair from triptych printed January 1872 published by Tsujiokaya Bunsake, 50 cm x 62 cm
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A Thai Royal Polychrome-Glazed ceramic Roof-Corner tile, Rattanakosin period, circa 18th-19th century A.D. Decorated with scrolling foliage and flowers in low-relief, with enamel colours. Mounted on a black metal stand. The tile 33 cm high, 36 cm wide. With stand 52 cm high. Provenance: Ex. River city Auctions, Bangkok, other notes: for similar examples see the Royal grand Palace Pantheon or Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn, of the same period Stupa number 9.
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An Anatolian Kilim, circa early 20th century, decorated throughout with hooked geometric motifs, the wool dyed with vegetable dyes. 403 cm x 162 cm
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A lovely Biedermeier flame mahogany settee, circa 1820, upholstered in striped silk with bolster cushions, the sides incorporating ebonised spindles and fronted with pilasters, 89 cm high, seat height 48 cm, 182 cm long, 60 cm deep
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A rare Biedermeier birch and mahogany architectural secretaire abattant, circa 1820, comprising two sections, the top section with dentil moulding above columns flanking a single door, opening to a storage space with concave sides. The primary lower section with dentil moulding and columns flanking a drawer, above a fall-front door enclosing a fitted mahogany and marquetry interior, comprising drawers and an architectural themed cabinet. The lower drawer extending out as a writing desk with leather inset,…
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A Biedermeier walnut Flip-Top table, circa 1820, the circular top with an ebonised outer edge, raised upon a fluted hexagonal column and base, 77.5 cm high, 95 cm diameter
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A pair of framed carved shell and coral animal studies, Nicely carved, featuring insects, frogs and snails, all mounted and presented in walnut frames. Originally insets taken from Japanese shibayama panels and mounted in later frames. Each 22 cm x 27 cm
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An English Art Nouveau pewter and enamel two handled dish, designed by Archibald Knox, Solkets for Liberty & Co, circa 1910, with decorative pierced heart-shaped handles and pierced shamrocks around the edges, the base enamelled in vibrant peacock blue, marked to verso 'Made in England/ English Pewter/ 0287/ Solkets', 4 cm high, 28 cm long, 21.5 cm wide
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A Chinese serpentine Brushwasher together with a censer, 19th/20th century, both carved from deep green hardstone, one in the form of a lotus leaf with blossom, the other as a globular censer with cabriole legs and a fitted hardwood stand. The washer 5.5 cm high, 17.5 cm wide. The censer 8 cm high, 8.5 cm diameter
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A Greek bronze ring, near East, circa 4th-3rd century B.C. The bezel engraved with an image of Athena wearing the Corinthian helmet. Ring size: J-I (15 3/4)
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Two bronze rings, 2nd-4th century B.C. Comprising an Eastern Provinces Greek bronze ring, circa 2nd to 1st B.C. The bezel engraved with and antelope. Ring size: O-N (17 1/2), the other, a Roman bronze ring, circa 2nd to 4th century B.C., Levant. The bezel engraved with an eagle. Ring size: R-Q (18 1/2)
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An unusual Anatolian bronze archer ring, circa late 1st millennium A.D, cast in the form of a stylised bird figure, the front portion resembling a piece of armour. Ring size: L (16 1/2)
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A Hellenistic bronze ring, near East, circa 3rd to 1st century B.C. The carnelian bezel depicting a female head in profile, ring size: K-J (15 3/4)
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A Chinese painted Grey-pottery warrior head, Han Dynasty (206BC - 220AD), finely modelled in grey stoneware with flesh-colour and black painted details, mounted on a perspex stand. With stand 16.5 cm high, 8 cm wide
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An Egyptian painted terracotta fertility figure, New Kingdom, circa 16th-11th century B.C, depicting a naked woman lying on a stylised bed, with remnant polychrome decoration. 15.5 cm high, 5 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep
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A Roman pottery Tanagra figure, circa 1st B.C. To 1st A.D, modelled wearing flowing robes and a headpiece. With remnant stucco and pigment decoration, 21 cm high, the base 7 cm wide, 5 cm deep
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A very fine Greco-Egyptian hollow terracotta figure of Isis-Aphrodite, circa 2nd to 1st century B.C, modelled nude in a standing position with remnant stucco applied on the surface, housed on stand. The figure 25 cm high, total height with stand 28.5 cm high
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Three Indus valley painted clay vessels, Mehrgarh culture, circa 3300-3000 BC, comprising two pots and a bowl, each displaying remnant painted designs. The bowl 5.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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Three Indus valley clay figures of Zebu bulls, Northern India, circa 3000 B.C. The earthenware figures depicted standing, with large humps at the back of the neck. The largest 6 cm high, 9.5 cm long
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Three Thai Pottery vessels, Ban Chiang culture, circa 3rd century BC - 2nd century AD, each with combed decoration to the exterior. The largest 12 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Sumerian clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 2100- 1900 B.C. Each with cuneiform inscription on one side. 4 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.3 cm & 4.5 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm (both irregular). Provenance: Mary Martin Bookshop, Adelaide. Robin Marshal Carter collection, Adelaide.
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A pair of old Babylonian clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 1850- 1650 B.C. Each with cuneiform inscription to both sides, one tablet in fragments, 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm x 1.5 cm & 4 cm x 4 cm x 1.5 cm (both irregular). Provenance: Mary Martin Bookshop, Adelaide. Robin Marshal Carter collection, Adelaide.
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Three Indo-Iranian Pottery bowls, Baluchistan, circa 3000 BC, comprising three flared bowls, one with remnant painted decoration. The largest 10 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese wooden figure of a God, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th century, the seated figure wearing a hat, and holding two fingers aloft. With remnant polychrome decoration. 32 cm high, 14 cm wide
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A Gandharan carved grey schist Buddhist Stupa fragment, ancient Region of Gandhara, circa 3rd century, carved in high relief with a standing Buddhist follower beside a low relief decorative floriate lattice panel. Mounted on a wooden stand. The schist 10.5 cm high, 9.5 cm wide. With stand 14.5 cm high
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A Khmer bronze figure of a standing Buddha, Angkor period (802-1431), circa 13th century, the figure holding both hands in abhaya mudra, wearing elaborate dhoti and cloak, jewels and crown. Covered in a verdigris encrusted patina. Mounted on an old Thai red lacquered and gilt carved wooden plinth. The figure 18 cm high, 7 cm wide. With stand 24 cm high
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A Chinese Black-Glazed tea bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1276), the small stoneware bowl raised on a waisted foot, the black glaze speckled with small russet flecks. Possibly Yaozhou area. 5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
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A small Chinese Jian-Type tea bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1276), the brown glazed stoneware conical bowl resting on a wide cut foot rim. 4.5 cm high, 9.7 cm diameter
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A Chinese Cizhou-Type russet splashed Truncated Meiping 'Dulu', Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) or later, the black glazed stoneware vessel splashed with five russet splashes spaced evenly around the shoulder. 13.5 cm high,16 cm diameter
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A Chinoiserie lacquered opium table, circa 1900, the rectangular table with chamfered corners, the top nicely decorated with a garden scene, 48 cm high, 87 cm wide, 122 cm long
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An Italian blackamoor lamp, early 20th century, Modeled as a gondolier raising a gilded electrified candelabra, nicely painted in polychrome, raised on an octagonal pedestal, 210 cm high
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A chandelier lamp with Venetian amber droplets, circa 1960, the central stem emanating six 'C' form branches, heavily adorned with amber droplets, raised upon a gilt wood pedestal, 110 cm high, 54 cm diameter
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A George II mahogany kneehole desk, mid 18th century, of typical design, with a broad top drawer above six drawers all applied with brass swan neck handles, flanking a kneehole and cupboard, raised upon bracket feet, 72 cm high, 82 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils, early 20th century, with rattan backs and seats, carved decoration overall, raised upon four fluted legs, 81 cm high, 43 cm seat height
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A maritime model of a ship, Soleil Royal, by Robin Port-Louis, the hardwoods used to create this model include bois noire, boise jeaunne, catia, bois de rose, bois de fer. The Soleil Royal was a French symbol of grace and power. Being built in Brest in 1669, during the reign of Louis XIV (the sun King), and therefore named in honour of the reigning king. Scale 1:45, 170 cm long. Provenance: Christie's Australia, the Gaetan Barallon collection of maritime models, 26 March 2002, lot 358
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A maritime model of a schooner, Belle Poule, by Robin Port-Louis, the hardwoods used to create this model include bois noire, boise jeaunne, catia, bois de rose, bois de fer. The Belle Poule was built in 1932 as a training ship for the naval college. During World War II Belle Poule sailed to the United Kingdom to avoid capture by the Germans, and was used by the free French naval Forces returing to France in 1945. Scale 1:32, 140 cm long. Provenance: Christie's Australia, the Gaetan Barallon collection of…
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A maritime model of a ship, brick, by Robin Port-Louis, the hardwoods used to create this model include bois noire, boise jeaunne, catia, bois de rose, bois de fer. Scale 1:40, 170 cm long. Provenance: Christie's Australia, the Gaetan Barallon collection of maritime models, 26 March 2002, lot 341
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A maritime model, Astrolab, by Robin Port-Louis, the hardwoods used to create this model include bois noire, boise jeaunne, catia, bois de rose, bois de fer. Astrolab is crafted after the original French Navy exploration ship of the early 19th century. The ship of the same name is known for her travels with Jules Dumont d'Urville, an explorer, naval officer, keen botanist and cartographer, who ventured as far south as Antarctica on his explorations of Oceania. Scale 1:25, 216 cm long. Provenance:…
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