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Decorative Arts & Asian Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:578
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Asian ArtsLots with images:578
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:315
Date:20-Oct-2020
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A French Louis XV boudoir fauteuil, circa 1880, of petit proportions, covered in a blue velvet. 72 cm high, 51.5 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A French neoclassical plum pudding mahogany buffet, circa 1900, fitted with three drawers above three doors, all mounted with gilt bronze appliques, all beaneth a white marble top with rounded corners. 106.5 cm high, 161 cm wide, 58 cm wide
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A French Louis Philippe mahogany bookcase, 19th century, the nicely carved doors, opening to reveal a mirror back top, above four smaller drawers. The lower body with tooled leather inset draw slide, above two doors opening to drawers. Approximately 220 cm high, 125 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A French provincial refectory dining table, circa 1940, the narrow rectangular top raised on two baluster shaped supports joined by a stretcher base, 75 cm, 180 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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A set of eight Louis XVI style dining chairs, circa 1920, comprising six dining chairs and two carvers, all covered in a subtle chevron patterned upholstery. Carver 105 cm high, 53 cm carver seat height, 50 cm seat height
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A French provincial carved buffet, 19th century, the carved walnut buffet having concave form, glazed sides each with curtain backs, flanking a central single shelf recess, all beneath a shaped marble top. 101 cm high, 145 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A Louis XV bureau plat, early 20th century, featuring burr-walnut and kingwood parquetry and ormolu decoration, the leather inset top above three drawers upon serpentine legs. 78 cm high, 142 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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A French provincial single door vitrine, 19th century, of slender tall proportions, having a single glazed door, above three lower drawers. No shelves accompanying this vitrine. 223.5 cm high, 80 cm wide, 31 cm deep (including handles)
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A Louis XVI style carved canape, mid 19th century, the whole upholstered in silk, sitting upon a carved base with seven square cut tapered legs. 95 cm high, 180 cm wide, 67 cm deep
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A Dutch Friesland wall clock with moon phase, 20th century, crafted in oak with ebonised features, the hood surmounted with gilded finials of atlas and two angels holding trumpets, the clock face and moonphase dial hand painted, with Roman numerals and cast brass hands, the base of the tail applied with a decorative reticulated brass panel. 30 hour movement with strike and alarm. 148 cm high (not including weights), 40.5 cm at widest point, 21 cm deep
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A French mahogany amboyna humidor, late 19th century, the rectangular top comprising two hinged fold-over panels veneered in amboyna and banded inlay, the front, back and side panels also decorated with matching banded inlay, the drop-down front opening to reveal a fitted interior comprising five shallow cigar drawers, four other compartments, and a lift out cigar stand hiding a secret drawer, the whole raised upon four square tapered legs, 77 cm high, 55.5 cm wide, and 111 cm when extended, 37.5 cm deep
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A French oak carved cushion fronted mirror, early 20th century, the heavily carved frame, surmounted with a pair of lions, 120 cm x 75.5 cm
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A French settee with tapestry styled fabric, late 19th/Early 20th century, the carved frame painted in gold and cream tones, the shaped back rail crested with a shell and acanthus leaves, the back and seat upholstered in exotic birds, horses, antelope and flower patterned fabric, with outswept arms, raised upon six carved legs united with stretchers, 104.5 cm high, 148 cm long, 60 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style ladies vanity table, 19th century, the hinged top incorporating marquetry, burr walnut and kingwood, with a central shell motif and gilded brass moulding to the edges, opening to a fitted vanity with mirror and single drawer decorated with marquetry, raised on tapered fluted legs applied with ormolu, united with stretchers, 72 cm high, 69 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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An impressive French gilded brass and crystal chandelier, late 19th century, the top section of the column with three tiers of brass throngs adorned with large crystal plaquettes, above four branches and a lower tier of eight branches, all with crystal bobeches, drops and plaquettes, 113 cm high, 69 cm diameter
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A large Italian gilt wood mirror, late 18th/Early 19th century, of rectangular form, the ornate frame featuring small patera toward the base with painted turrets, 128 cm x 93 cm
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A neoclassical inspired wall clock, by Elkington, early 20th century, set within a neoclassical silvered and gilded relief fascia, depicting guardian angels and putti, below the dial a putto holding an open blank scroll, housed within a cushion fronted frame with a heavy bevelled glass door, 38 cm x 45 cm (including frame)
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A set of four Louis XV style walnut fauteuils, circa 1870, of typical design with rattan backs and down filled cushion seats. 86 cm high, seat height 49 cm
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A French Epoque Empire mahogany marble top hall table, circa 1820, the marble plate top above a single moulded drawer raised on claw feet pedestals and stretcher. 92 cm high, 128 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A pair of Japanese parcel-gilt bronze vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), of archaistic Chinese form with animal mask handles and engraved and gilt designs of flowering and fruiting vines. Fourteen character mark to the base, signed by Kinkoku IX. 28.3 cm high
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A French ormolu mounted mahogany pedestal, attributed to Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906), the circular top pedestal with a grecian key apron, and mounted with finely cast lion head masks, supported on four cabriole legs terminating in lions paw feet, joined by a small secondary shelf. 64 cm high, 46 cm diameter
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A French walnut single door vitrine, by Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906), circa 1890, with oriential attributes including a flared top. The glazed sides and door opening to a velvet lined interior, applied with ormolu decoration. Signed G. Viardot to the lower right hand back corner. 123 cm high, 57 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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A French ormolu mounted & Chinese porcelain lamp, late 19th century, the petit lamp, decorated in soft enamels with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl motif, nicely mounted with French ormolu mounts with a frilled silk shade. 51 cm high, 37 cm wide (including shade)
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A French Regence period bureau de Dame, 18th century, having an ebonised finish, decorative brass pull handles, escutcheons and ormolu, the back with faux drawers and doors. 75 cm high, 119.5 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A French Empire 'Richecoeur' clock, circa 1790-1800, the enamelled dial bearing 'Richecoeur/A Quimpercorentin', surmounted with finials, flanked with black and white marble pillars, upon a marble base. Silk suspenision, no bell, nut or pendulum, countwheel strike 8 days. 44 cm high, 35 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A Louis XVI kingwood wine table, mid 19th century, the circular top with a marble plate and brass gallery, raised on an octagonal pedestal above a second tier with a gallery edge, upon four square tapered legs, 75.5 cm high, 33 cm diameter
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Santiago Escudero Peris (1933-1993), a pair of court scenes, oil on tin, each signed and housed in decorative frames and inset with a plaque bearing the artists name, frame size - 156.5 cm high, 64 cm wide
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A French gilt bronze centerpiece, 19th century, the globular bowl with floral motifs on a textured ground, flanked by two dolphin head handles, raised on a quadripartite elephant head base. 33 cm total height, 42 cm wide
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A pair of French bronze mirror wall sconces, circa 1880, the rectangular wall sconces with scrolling acanthus frames with applied masks, each eminating three sconces. 44 cm high, 28 cm wide
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A French Empire portico clock, circa 1840, the ebonised case inset with cut brass and colourful appliques. The eight day movement with silk suspension and bell strike. 51 cm high, 25 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A fine French Charles X style fruitwood centre table, circa 1880, the rectangular top with moulded edges, above a single drawer, raised upon four slightly splayed double barley twist legs, united with a cross stretcher base of conforming design, and accented in its centre with a finial, 79.5 cm high, 130 cm wide, 114 cm deep
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A Belgian three piece wrought iron set of andirons, circa 1860, Blacksmithed and presenting the Noble Flanders crest in copper and mounted on a shield. 83 cm high, total width 91 cm, 55 cm deep
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An antique Draper's oak console table, 19th century, of predominately demilune form, with a single drawer and lower tier, having a residual wax and paint finish overall. 84 cm high, 198.5 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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A substantial French oak shop counter cabinet, 19th century, having ten deep drawers with brass handles, 100 cm high, 260 cm long, 79.5 cm deep
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A French carved Baronial tapestry fauteuil with matching foot stool, mid 19th century, fully upholstered in floral tapestry, the arms terminating with finely carved rams heads, raised upon barley twists. 110.5 cm high, 71.5 cm wide, 75.5 cm deep. Stool, 16 cm high, 41 cm wide, 19.5 cm deep
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A matched pair of French Baronial carved tapestry side chairs, 19th century and later, the carved backs and stiles above tapestry seats, on turned stretcher bases. Approximately 96 cm high. 46 cm and 50 cm seat height respectively
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A French provincial farmhouse table, circa 1770, of rounded rectangular form. Inset with four draws and raised on cabriole legs. 73 cm high, 178 cm wide, 87 cm deep
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A provincial fruitwood buffet, 19th century, beautifully carved with central scrollwork and shell design, flanked by two star decorated doors, opening to reveal five drawers in each side, the lower body with a recessed storage space. 109 cm high, 125 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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George Moullade French, landscape scene, oil on canvas on board, a moulded gilded frame, signed lower left corner. Frame - 52.5 cm high, 62 cm wide
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A French oak artist's easel, late 19th century, of typical design, mounted with a fully wired lamp. Maximum height 174 cm (excluding lamp)
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Auguste Baud-Bovy Swiss (1848-1899), Street scene, 1881, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left. Nicely framed. 80 cm x 101 cm
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A decorative Italian polychrome lamp, circa 1950, of foliate form, on a faceted base. 51 cm high
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A Louis XV style marble top single drawer side table, 20th century, the shaped marble plate top above a single drawer, applied with ormolu. 71.5 cm high, 59.5 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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A Louis Philippe fruitwood occasional table, circa 1840, the circular top, on a turned pedestal raised upon four outswept legs, 74 cm high, 88 cm diameter
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A Louis XV style giltwood spark screen, circa 1860, Decoratively carved with a silk upholstered screen raised on splayed scrolled feet. 86.5 cm high, 66 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A French Directoire bouillotte mahogany games table, early 19th century, of circular form, the tooled leather inset top with felt to verso lifting out to reveal a marble plate top with brass gallery edging, above two opposing drawers and slides, raised on four square cut tapered legs with brass caps. 69 cm high, 65.5 cm diameter
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An Italian Baroque style polychrome gilded floor lamp, circa 1930, the heavily carved column raised upon a trifoot platform base, 143.5 cm high
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A French rosewood semainier, 19th century, the whole in herringbone veneer, with rounded corners and seven drawers above a carved apron, 144 cm high, 78 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style occasional table, late 19th and 20th century, the circular top on a turned fluted pedestal on a tri-foot base. 75 cm high, 81 cm diameter
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A large Spanish mule chest converted to a buffet, late 19th century, the shaped hinged top opening to a microsuade lined interior, above two doors opening to microsuade lined interiors. The whole carved in shallow relief. 108 cm high, 210 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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A French faience tureen and Underplate, Veuve Perrin factory, 19th century, the tureen decorated with classical motifs and flanked by two swan neck handles. The shallow shaped platter decorated in a similar fashion. Factory mark to verso of platter. The platter 7 cm high, 50 cm wide, 31.5 cm deep. The tureen 33.5 cm high, 50 cm wide
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A pair of French ormolu and crystal Spire candelabra, 20th century, the four crystal spires applied to all nozzles, adorned with crystal lustres, the decorative baluster ormolu stems raised on three clawed feet, each approx 59 cm high
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A Louis XVI style mahogany three drawer commode, circa 1940, the grey white marble top with chamfered corners, above three felt lined drawers, each decorated with loop handles and brass banding. 94 cm high, 130 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style fauteuils, 19th century, the carved walnut frames upholstered in light blue velvet upholstery and down filled cushion seats. 91 cm high, 64.5 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A French Louis Philippe walnut drop side extension table, circa 1830, the oval form table supported on turned legs with castors, catering to a large extension, however no leaves, comes with two pedestal supports. 77 cm high, 132 cm deep (unextended)
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A French provincial walnut day bed, late 19th century, the walnut frame with carved floral decorations to the crest rails, side rails and mouldings, the whole newly upholstered in luxurious deep navy blue crushed velvet, the whole sitting upon six scrolled legs, 87 cm high, 204 cm long, 79 cm wide
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A charming French provincial oak dough table, 19th century, of pegged construction, the hinged plank top opening to a barrel formed dough bin, raised on a separate base supported on four baluster turned legs united with stretchers, 74 cm high, 144 cm wide, 62.5 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style bronze and crystal chandelier, 20th century, the bronze cage frame adorned with large crystal plaquettes, the six branches alternating in pairs with three crystal spires, and one central spire, 80 cm high, 57 cm diameter approx
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An Italian walnut credenza, 18th century, of chamfered rectangular form, the two long frieze drawers above two pairs of fielded doors, with two side drawers and doors of conforming design, all applied with cast brass handles and escutcheons, 111 cm high, 270 cm long, 45 cm deep
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A substantial Louis XIII style mahogany armoire, 18th century, the moulded cornice above two large doors with diamond point panels featuring an unusual diamond point slide lock mechanism, opening to shelves above drawers, 234 cm high, 216 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A Napoleon III burr walnut single bed, 19th century and later, the head and scrolled foot accented with gilded highlights and claw feet. 129 cm high, 200 cm long, 116 cm deep
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A Napoleon III burr walnut and gilded single bed, 19th century and later, the head and foot accented with gilded mouldings and claw feet. 131 cm high, 217 cm long,120 cm deep
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A French oak provincial sideboard, 18th century, the solid oak plank top above four drawers, four lower fielded doors together with fielded side panels, above an apron on five integrated front legs, 110.5 cm high, 202 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A French terracotta Bacchinalian sculpture, after Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814), late 19th century, the finely detailed terracotta sculpture depicting a satyr, Bacchante and putto, signed Clodion to base. 49 cm high, the base 27.5 cm diameter
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A Continental carved oak pedestal, 18th century, of square form, carved from pieces of solid oak, the column decorated with swags of fruit and ribbons in high relief. 109 cm high, 35 cm wide, 33.5c, deep
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A pair of Louis XV style fauteuil, by Noel Toussaint Porrot, circa 1770, the carved oak frames with open arms, crested with carved flowers, upholstered in silk, and raised upon elegant cabriole legs, 'N. T. Porrot' impressed to the base of each, 85 cm high, 41 cm (seat height)
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A small Grand Tour gilt-bronze Warwick urn on plinth, circa 1870, the shallow cast urn modelled after the antique found at Hadrians villa in 1771, mounted on a ebonised timber plinth. 18.5 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A French rouge and black marble mantle clock with mercury pendulum, 19th century, the circular enamel dial with a gilded border, above a glazed bevelled panel, housing a mercury pendulum, encased in rouge and black marble. 40 cm high, 28 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep
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A French neo-classical black marble mantel clock, 19th century, the architecturally inspired mantel clock with a cuppola finial, inset with a classical freize and adorned with two warriors flanking the circular dial. 41 cm high, 42 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A pair of antique Syrian etched brass lamps, early 20th century, converted from oil lamps, etched overall with a leaf pattern and filled with red pigment, having long tapered necks and compressed body, with cream silk shades. Total height 82 cm
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A set of eight Louis XVI style rattan back dining chairs, circa 1940, painted overall with upholstered seats and fluted legs. 90 cm high, 45.5 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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A Henry II style walnut Biblioteque, late 19th century, the moulded cornice above a carved frieze and two glazed doors, flanked by columns, raised on bun feet, 227 cm high, 143 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style bergeres, signed Jean Mocque a Paris, circa 1940, the wooden frames painted in a soft green and cream, upholstered with a complimenting floral fabric, down filled, stamped to underside. 94 cm high, 68 cm wide, 75.5 cm deep
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A Louis XVI plum pudding mahogany buffet, late 19th century, the speckled marble top, above four drawers and two lower doors, applied with ormolu and escutcheon. 102.5 cm high, 191.5 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style side chairs, late 19th century, each with painted white frames and covered in a vibrant fuscia velvet. 94 cm high, 49.5 cm wide, 45.5 cm deep
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A provincial Empire walnut bookcase, circa 1830, the three glazed doors enclosing five drawers. The lower body with three drawers and three reeded doors, 239 cm high, 185 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A French Epoque Empire walnut four drawer marble top commode, circa 1830, with a grey white marble top above one slim and three medium drawers, flanked by columns. 92 cm high, 128 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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A French giltwood mirror, 19th century, the rectangular frame with a egg and dart relief. 114 cm x 88 cm
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A small Louis XVI style bronze and crystal chandelier, 20th century, the bronze cage frame adorned with crystal plaquettes, the three branches alternating with crystal spires, and one central light, 68 cm high, 49 cm diameter approx
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A double ended chaise lounge, 19th century, the carved mahogany back rail, with rolled arms and three down filled cushions, raised on four carved claw feet on later casters, 86 cm high, 230 cm long
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A framed French shop front sign, late 19th and 20th century, 'Specialite de Teinture', translating in English to 'Dye Speciality', gilded lettering applied to the reverse of the glass and housed in a later ebonised wooden frame applied with decorative gilded mouldings, 125.5 cm high, 161 cm wide
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A French cast iron and marble Patisserie table, 19th century, the rectangular white marble plate, raised upon a decorative cast iron base with pierced foliate and scroll apron, supported by large scroll formed legs on casters, united with stretchers fitted with decorative brasswork, manufacturer's mark in the mould to base, 74 cm high, 119.5 cm long, 60 cm deep
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An Italian marble sculpture of Rebecca at the well, signed Luigi, late 19th/Early 20th century, Rebecca modelled standing dressed in robes, wearing a head scarf, and carrying water jugs, signed to the base at the back, 73 cm high
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A French walnut armoire, in the Reniassance manner, circa 1870, Surmounded with finials, above a carved frieze and two bevelled mirrored doors, opening to shelves, flanked by columns, and two lower drawers. 255 cm high, 145 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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A pair of French Regence style painted Buffets, circa 1940, the pair of buffets boldly painted in a vivid sky blue and nicely painted with a faux marble top. The two door cabinets each open to reveal two shelves within. 85.5 cm high, 135 cm wide, 57.5 cm deep
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A Louis XV style gilded bergere, circa 1860, with a shaped and painted frame, and covered in a floriate cream and soft pink silk upholstery. 93 cm high, 66 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style fauteuil, 19th century, with acorn finials, silk and velour upholstered back, seat, and arm rests. 99 cm high, 65 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A French Empire console table, circa 1820, with a grey marble top, above a single drawer, and claw foot stretcher base. 87 cm high, 130.5 cm wide, 43.5 cm deep
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A French provincial walnut bureau plat, late 18th and 19th century, the plank top above two drawers and a knee hole, faux drawers to the front, all applied with brass handles, 74 cm high, 167 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style plum pudding mahogany side table, circa 1930, the shaped top with a brass gallery, above three drawers applied with decorative brass handles, and a bottom tier, upon tapered fluted legs on brass caps, 72 cm high, 48 cm wide, 36.5 cm deep
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A French Empire mantel clock, circa 1830, decorated with a courting scene to top, inset with a circular enamel dial, above a marble and repousse mounted base with floriate motifs. The eight day movement with silk suspension. 46 cm high, 33 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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A French gilt brass lamp, late 19th century, of baluster form with foliate decoration, 54 cm high, 75 cm high (with shade)
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A pair of French gilt metal Candelsticks, late 19th century, each decorated with classical motifs. 41 cm high, the flared top 14.5 cm wide.
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A French gilded brass torchere lamp, circa 1930, modelled as a corinthian column, with ecclesiatical motifs, on a tri-claw foot base, the lamp 128 cm high, 20 cm diameter
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An Italian polychrome and marble console table, 18th century, the marble plate top above a moulded frieze and apron, standing upon square columnar legs, 81 cm high, 101 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A pair of French Beton Statues, circa 1940, modelled as putti holding baskets of flowers. 52 cm high, 22 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A Napoleon III period transitional bookcase, circa 1880, the marble plate top, above a frieze drawer and two doors with wire mesh and glazing, above a slide out leather inset writing surface. The two lower doors both decorated with musical trophy marquetry, and decorative banded inlay overall. 158 cm high, 83 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A Louis XV style games table, circa 1880, the top incorporating an envelope fold-out leaves with tooled leather insets and moulded brass edges, opening to felt games table, above a single drawer, upon serpentine legs, 80 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep, extended 69 cm wide, 69 cm deep
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A French Directoire period wall clock, circa 1820-1830, inspired by the Viennese wall clock, rectangular in shape, framed with an eight day movement with gong strike and silk suspension, 43.5 cm high, 36 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep
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A pair of French wall sconces, 19th century, the gilt bronze lights emanating five sconces, each adorned with crystal plaquettes. 39 cm high, 33.5 cm wide
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