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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 Empire style demi lune side cabinet, 19th century, the ebonised top above a single drawer. The two doors opening to shelves. 94 cm high, 59 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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Artist unknown 19th century, untitled, landscape, oil on canvas. Illegibly signed to lower right. Frame size - 56 cm high, 72 cm wide
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Hermann Edouard Wagner (European, 1894-1963), French street scene, watercolour, Illegibly titled and signed H.E. Wagner to lower left. Framed. Frame size - 67 cm high, 58 cm wide
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A French Sevres porcelain lamp, circa 1880, of ovoid form, painted with a classical scene to central reserve, with a lakeside scene to verso, all on a cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights, mounted on a bronze base. Signed Juramy to one reserve. The lamp with a cream coloured scalloped shade. 89 cm total height
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A French Napoleon III fold out occasional table, 19th century, the serpentine shaped top with marquetry raised on turned ebonised legs. 74 cm high, 74.5 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A French torchere floor lamp, 19th century, with a carved and turned base, rich gilding applied overall. Base167 cm high, 205 cm (total height)
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A Louis XV fruitwood bureau de Dame, circa 1780, the exterior decorated with banded inlay and ormolu escutcheons. The fall front opening to a fitted interior above three drawers. 91 cm high, 95 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A French Napoleon III bronze tazza, 19th century, the shallow dish raised on a bacchanlian mask stem flanked by neo-classical handles. 24 cm high, 44 cm diameter
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A pair of Dutch Delft blue and white vases, early 19th century, the lobed vases each decorated in blue and white repeating floral motifs, surmounted by a cover with a bud finial. 39.5 cm high
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A French Louis Philippe porcelain clock, circa 1820-1830, the porcelain clock and pedestal nicely painted with a central floral bouquet, surrounded by a purple ground. The eight day movement with a silk suspension (no nut). 37 cm total height.
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A pair of French altar candelabra, 19th century, each single stem candelabra emanating seven sconces. 82.5 cm high, 60 cm wide
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A French Sevres porcelain lamp, 19th century, of ovoid form, painted with a courting scene to central reserve, with a lakeside scene to verso, all on a cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights, mounted on a bronze base. Signed Bourgois to one reserve. 85 cm total height
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A Louis XVI style commode, early 19th century, the plank top with moulded edges, above two smaller drawers and two larger drawers, applied with brass handles, 85 cm high, 122 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A French mahogany and brass side table, circa 1950, with brass edging and details overall, the single drawer above two tiers. 80 cm high, 66 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A French Carousel horse, 19th century, modelled in a typical rearing pose with a nice rustic finish and remnants of polychrome, semi mounted on a wooden rod and base, 120.5 cm high, 100 cm long, 24 cm wide
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A Louis XVI style fauteuil in Tasseled upholstery, circa 1860, covered in a mustard velvet, the upholstered arms terminating in finely carved acanthus scrolls, raised upon turned legs and stretchers. 110 cm high, 69 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A French provincial trumeau mirror, 18th century, decorated with a carved crest above a mirror. 133 cm high, 94 cm wide
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A French pietra dura marble inset walnut table, circa 1780, the pietra dura marble plate top above a carved frieze, sitting upon carved legs united with a shaped cross form stretcher, 76 cm high, 99 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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A Northern Italian parquetry side table, late 18th and 19th century, the parquetry top incorporating burr walnut, with patera to the frieze, standing on square tapered legs, 74.5 cm high, 123.5 cm wide, 72 cm deep
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A French mahogany three tier etagere, circa 1940, the rectangular marble plate top with a brass gallery, above a single drawer and two tiers, 77 cm high, 51 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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A French Louis XVI style circular two tier occasional table, circa 1890, both tiers with brass galleries, the top tier incorporating marble, raised on a reeded column on three legs. 193 cm high, 51 cm diameter
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A Louis Philippe etagere, circa 1840, the top and two lower tiers veneered in book matched rosewood with moulded ebonised edges, with a single drawer, upon ebonised turned supports, 83 cm high, 75 cm wide, 42.5 cm deep
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A Louis XV gilded boudoir chair, 19th century, the decorative carved gilded frame covered in salmon velvet upholstery, 77 cm high, 80 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A pair of French wrought metal gates, late 19th century, with decorative scrolled metal work. 223.5 cm high, 53.5 cm wide
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A French mahogany occasional table, 20th century, of oval shape, the marble plate top with brass gallery, above a single drawer on turned supports and a lower tier, 70 cm high, 41.5 cm wide, 31.5 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style bouillotte mahogany table, circa 1890, the circular top with a brass gallery edge and marble plate above two opposing drawers and two slides. 74.5 cm high, 61.5 cm diameter
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A Venetian torchere lamp, circa 1880, carved and polychromed, with a pierced basket shade, on a columnar pedestal upon three splayed scrolled feet, 161.5 cm high
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A Louis XV style occasional low table, circa 1900, the shaped speckled-rouge marble top above a painted wooden frame. 46.5 cm high, 57 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A French transitional mahogany commode, circa 1880, the rouge champhered marble plate top, above three drawers and an apron with brass banding, handles, and ormolu, upon cabriole legs, 93.5 cm high, 100 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A French porcelain footed centerpiece, Denuelle, Paris, 19th century, the shaped centrepiece with a partially reticulated bowl, nicely decorated with reserves of floral garlands against a celeste blue ground with gilt highlights. Signed 'Denuelle a Paris' in gilt calligraphic script to underside of base. 22.5 cm high, 28.5 cm diameter
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A large French porcelain footed Centerpiece, Denuelle, Paris, 19th century, the shaped oval centrepiece with a partially reticulated bowl, nicely decorated with reserves of floral garlands against a celeste blue ground with gilt highlights. Partial green factory mark to underside of base. 28 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, 28 cm deep
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A French gilded mirror, 19th century, the frame featuring foliate moulding and beading, 98 cm x 70 cm
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A Louis XVI style mahogany occasional table, late 19th century, of circular form, the top with starburst style banded in inlay, above an apron upon four serpentine legs, 70 cm high, 46 cm diameter
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A French Renaissance style brass chandelier, circa 1930, converted to electricity, the single bulb pendant with a pink glass shade surrounded by emanating twin branch sconces. Approximately 135 cm high, 77 cm diameter
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A French Empire ormolu mantle clock, circa 1810, depicting Ceres with sickle, wheat sheath and associated attributes, above a base cast with a plaque of workers and agricultural appliques. The engine turned dial signed 'Pollard a Amiens'. With an eight day silk suspension movement. 40.5 cm high, 29 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep
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A set of four Louis XVI style wall sconces, early 20th century, each cast with a central flaming torch with a ribbon form finial, eminiating two sconces. 71.5 cm high, 34 cm wide
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A pair of Louis XVI style wall sconces, early 20th century, each cast with a central flaming torch with a ribbon form finial, eminiating two sconces. 71.5 cm high, 34 cm wide
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A Napoleon III painted pier cabinet, circa 1870, the shaped marble top above a frieze drawer, and a mirror fronted door, flanked by columns, raised on bun feet, gilded decoration overall, 111 cm high, 83 cm wide, 43.5 cm deep
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An Italian walnut buffet, early 19th century, with carved and moulded features, the two doors featuring floral motifs and opening to a single shelved interior, raised on compressed bun feet. 87.5 cm high, 113.5 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A mahogany tantalus set, 19th century, the brass bound mahogany case opening a vibrant gilt-tooled red lined interior, fitted with five bottles and a lift out tray fitted with six liqueur glasses. The case 25 cm high, 30 cm wide, 21.5 cm deep
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A pair of Directoire fruitwood fauteuils, 19th century, each with scroll arms and X shaped splat, raised cabriol legs. Drop in seats covered in black velour. 83 cm high, 54.5 cm wide, 52.5 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XVI style mahogany side tables, circa 1940, the two tier side tables, with brass mounts, gallery edge to top, and small drawer to end. 63 cm high, 70 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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An Italian polychrome painted Solomonic pedestal, 19th century, the turned column with vine decoration and a corinthian column capital. 118.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A French gilt metal mantel clock, circa 1820-1840, decorated with a figure under palm tree to top inset with a circular enamel dial, above a rectangular base with marble & repousse mount. With an eight day movement with silk suspension. 40 cm high, 28 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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A pair of Napoleon III bergeres, 19th century, the stylish chairs with a rounded back raised on four feet, and covered in patterend olive green velvet with tassels. 83 cm high, 74 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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A rare Capstan brass Candelstick, 17th century, of typical form with a wide circular base. 19 cm high, the base 14.7cxm diameter
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A pair of Meissen porcelain sweet meat dishes, 19th century, the dishes modelled as male and female figure, both mirrored in a recumbent position, holding a shaped dish. Underglazed blue crossed swords mark to base, 18 cm high, 26.5 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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An Italian and alabaster figural lamp on pedestal, 'Progress', by G. Gambogi, Florence, late 19th century, the figure modeled as a female, her dress beautifully carved from alabaster, standing in a celebratory pose and holding above her head a lidded urn functioning as a lamp, inscribed G. Gambogi to the base, the plaquette bearing 'Progress/G. Gambogi - Firenze', the marble pedestal with a slightly tapered column, and an octagonal top and base, inscribed 'Made in Florence, Italy. Total height: 201.5 cm…
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A French wrought iron mantel clock, circa 1890, eight day movement with count whell strike on bell, the drum case with a Roman numeral dial, raised on an iron work lattice base with pine cone decoration and scrolls, 37 cm high, 48 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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A Viennese grande Sonerie portico mantel clock, circa 1860, the ebonised top above a mirror backed recess with floral display, supported on alabaster columns flanking a gilded lyre, raised on an ebonised plinth with a painted pastoral scene, on alabaster feet, 62 cm high, 42 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A French kingwood Regence commode, 18th century, serpentine fronted with a marble plate top, kingwood parquerty and string inlay overall, the pair of drawers above two larger drawers, all applied with gilded brass acanthus scroll handles and escutcheons, ormolu to the corners, apron and feet, 86 cm high, 127.5 cm wide, 62.5 cm deep
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A Dutch serpentine commode on stand, 18th century, the serpentine top with chamfered corners above three drawers and two smaller drawers, all applied with brass drop handles and escutcheons, banding overall, sitting upon a stand with baluster supports and a stretcher of conforming shape, raised on bun feet, 107.5 cm high, 88 cm high, 56 cm deep
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A French provincial wrought iron chandelier, 19th century, converted to electricity, the rectangular wrought iron frame applied with ten branches, decorated with scroll and twist iron work, 91 cm high,127 cm long, 54 cm wide
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Artist unknown European school, early 20th century, untitled, provincial port scene, oil on canvas, signed lower left hand corner, housed in a decorative moulded gilt frame, 86 cm x 111 cm (including frame)
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A French transitional occasional table, circa 1880, the shaped circular top with a kingwood starburst parquetry above a single drawer, standing on four elegently shaped legs. 75 cm high, 83 cm diameter
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A French Louis XV style serving platter, late 19th century, the mirrored plateau with shaped silvered copper frame, raised on four feet and flanked by two handles. Marked Depose to underside of base. 6 cm high, 48.5 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A Japanese Imari lamp, 19th century, the porcelain decorated with four reserves, each with an ikebana flower arrangement in the Imari palette, with French gilt metal mounts, converted from kerosene to a lamp. With a deep red shade, 56 cm total height
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A Louis XV ottoman, 19th century, the shaped mahogany framed nicely decorated with floral motifs, covered in a speckled blue upholstery. 35 cm high, 56 cm wide, 74 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV marquise bergeres, stamped Montfort, 19th century, the frame delicately decorated with floral motifs, the underside stamped 'Montfort'. Covered in a floral silk upholstery. 93 cm high, 74 cm wide, 72 cm deep
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A framed French fan, 19th century, the fan with an abolone inset bone handle, mounted open to reveal printed jovial scene of mother and children playing. Framed and glazed. The frame 32 cm x 54 cm x 4 cm
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A French transitional bookcase, circa 1840, the champhered marble top above two glazed doors opening the shelves, veneered in feather banding, applied with ormolu mounts. 143 cm high, 90.5 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A pair of Italian Renaissance Sgabello style side chairs, 19th century, of typical design, having carved backs and shaped seat, upon carved front and back panels with lion feet, 110 cm and 113 cm high, seat height 50 cm and 50 cm
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A Louis XVI style bouillotte mahogany side table, circa 1940, a circular top with brass gallery and marble plate upon four fluted legs. 52 cm high, 51.5 cm diameter
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A Baroque iron work chandelier, 19th century, composed with scrolled leaf motifs, with three pendants with conforming design. 67 cm high, approx. 175 cm wide
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A rare and substantial pair of French porphyry Sphinxes, circa 1950, inspired by the porphyry carvings of the ancient world. The highly polished stone carved to model a pair of Egyptian sphinxes, a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. Modelled in a seated position, wearing a Nemes headdress on an integral rectangular stepped pedestal base. These substantial sculptures weight approximately 900 kg each. Approximately 138 cm high, 140 cm long, 78 cm wide. Provenance: Commissioned…
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A French cut brass and ebonised centre table, circa 1870, the whole inlaid with cut brass and applied with ormolu against an ebonised lacquered ground, the shaped top featuring decorative cut brass inlay and moulded brass edges, above a large frieze drawer, raised upon four fluted legs united with a cross stretcher, its centre accented with a gilded brass urn finial, terminating on elegant brass caps, 79 cm high, 140 cm wide, 81 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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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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An impressive Italian burr walnut Mirror-Back buffet, circa 1920, of bombe form, with a shaped mirror-back and a shaped marble inset top, above three drawers and four lower doors, raised on cabriole legs. 209.5 cm high, 221.5 cm wide, 64 cm deep
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A French Napoleon III rosewood two door cabinet, 19th century, circa 1870, with a felt lined single drawer and two doors opening to reveal a two shelf storage cavity. 106 cm high, 111 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A pair of French Empire inspired wall sconces, circa 1940, each with a painted and shaped wall mount eminating two swan shaped sconces. 27 cm high, 29 cm wide
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A Phillipino Santos figure of St Roche, 19th century, the polychrome carved wooden figure with wire armature, on a square plinth. 65 cm high, 22 cm wide. Provenance: John Graham, Melbourne. Other Notes: San Roque or St Roche de Montepellier c. 1348 - 1376 was a Catholic saint. He is a patron saint of dogs, invalids and the falsely accused. He is specially invoked against the plague
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Two double Santos figures, 18th century, the first depicting the saints and Brothers Cosmas and Damian, modelled with table adorned with books and bottles. The second depicting the saints Crispin and Crispinian, standing side by side. Crispin & Crispinian 13 cm high. St Cosmas & Damian 14.5 cm high. Other Notes: Saints Crispin and Crispinian are the patron saints of cobblers, curriers, tanners, and leather workers. Saints Cosmas and Damian are the patron saints of physicians, surgeons, and pharmacists.
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Three polychrome Santos figures, 18th century, comprising two figures of our lady of sorrows, one bearing baby Jesus in her arms, and a figure of Saint John, depicted with a book in one hand. 25.5 cm, 23 cm & 18 cm high respectively
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An Egyptian Azure faience scarab inset into 18 carat gold ring mount, New Kingdom, circa 1567-1085 B.C. The faience scarab, with hieroglyphs on the base, set in an 18 carat gold ring mount, ring size Q-R (8.5)
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Three Egyptian faience scarab beads set in an 18 carat gold pendant mount, late period, circa 600-300 BC, the three azure beads nicely set into a slender 18 carat gold mount with a loop at each end. 4.5 cm wide, 1.6 cm high
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A pair of Javanese garnet inset gold ear ornaments, Majapahit Empire, circa 14th century, each of delicate construction, set with two shaped garnets. 2.7 cm & 2.9 cm high. 3.5 gm weight
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A Greek bronze ring, circa 3rd century B.C, depicting Mars the God of war sitting on a lion wearing a helmet and holding a spear. Ring size R (8 3/4)
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A Roman glass inset silver ring, Levant, circa 1ST-4th century A.D, the turquoise coloured glass bezel depicting a male head in profile. Ring size L-M (6)
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A Roman garnet inset silver ring, Levant, circa 2ND- 3rd century A.D, the garnet bezel depicting a soldier holding a spear and standard. Ring size G (3.5)
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An Indo-Greek copper ring, near East, circa 3RD-1ST century A.D, the bezel engraved with a depiction of a calf suckling a cow. Ring size: R (8 3/4)
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An important Kushan period garnet inset bronze ring, north India, circa 1ST-2ND century A.D, the bronze ring set with a faceted garnet bezel engraved with a standing male in profile, wearing the Bactrian helmet and armour indicating Royalty. The ring is cast in the form of elephant heads at either end of the bezel. Ring size 0-P (7.5)
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An Egyptian miniature bronze sarcophagus, late period (XXVI- XXX Dynasty), circa 664-332 B.C, the bronze sarcophagus modelled for an ichneumon (mongoose). The mongoose was sacred in Egyptian religion and symbolized underworld spirits. It was revered for its ability to kill snakes. 2.8 cm high, 6 cm wide, 2 cm deep. Other Notes: the mongoose was sacred in Egyptian religion and symbolized underworld spirits. It was revered for its ability to kill snakes.
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A fine pair of Egyptian faience Ushabti figures, late period (XXVI- XXX Dynasty), circa 600-300 B.C, the larger of vibrant azure glaze, and a band of hieroglyph's running down the front lower figure. Both presented on stands. 12.5 cm high & 9.7 cm high respectively. 15 cm & 11.9 cm high including stands. Other Notes: BC Ref no. XXXX, y352pa
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A Western Asian banded alabaster bowl, circa 2nd millennium, the conical bowl, with lovely natural striations. 12 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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A Western Asian banded alabaster dish, circa 2nd millennium, the dish with a slightly everted lip, with lovely natural striations. 21 cm diameter, 2.5 cm high
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A Greek bronze cauldron handle, circa 5th century B.C, cast in the form of a theatrical mask flanked by two Ionian palmettes. Intact, with superb patina. Accompanied by a custom display stand. The handle 6 cm high, 19.4 cm wide. Total height including stand 14.5 cm. Provenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne, spring auction series, November 2010, lot 1792
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An elegant provincial Roman votive oil lamp, circa 2ND-3rd century A.D, the upper surface decorated with two gladiators. Dating from the reign of Shapur. 4 cm high, 14.5 cm long, 9 cm wide.
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A Byzantine bronze candle holder, turkey, circa 7TH-9th century A.D, the bronze baluster form candle holder with a single handle surmounted by a small bird figure drinking from a fountain. 14 cm high, 16 cm wide
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A late Roman- Byzantine bronze oil lamp, Levant, circa 5TH-6th century A.D, the handle in the form of a prancing horse. 12.5 cm high, 15.5 cm long, 8 cm wide. Provenance: Ex: S. Kovar collection, collected in the 1930's, Ex: East Australian Trading, sale no. AA201508, date: 10 Aug 2015, lot 1141
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A Fragmentary Roman bronze foot, Levant, circa 2ND-4th century A.D, the brown patinated left foot, realistically cast with verdigris and mounted on a custom stand. The foot 10 cm high, 8 cm long. 16.5 cm total height
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A Hellenistic Megarian drinking bowl, Carthage, circa 2ND-1ST century B.C, the mould made pottery bowl with a round base, the entire outer surface decorated with palmettes in relief. Re-joined from original fragments. 9.5 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, Ex Moorabool antique gallery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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A Mandaean clay Magic bowl, Levant, circa 200-600 A.D, the inner surface decorated with Aramaic script in black pigment. 7 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A Phoenician terracotta plate, circa 5th-4th century B.C, the shallow bowl, heavily encrusted with sea barnacles. Found off the coast of Lebanon. 10 cm high, 32 cm diameter
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A pair of Sumerian clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 2100-1900 B.C, each if petit dimensions, with cuneiform inscription on one side. 3.2 cm x 2.7 cm & 4.5 cm x 3.4 cm. Provenance: Ex Mary Martin Bookshop Adelaide, Ex Robin Marshal Carter collection Adelaide
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A pair of ancient Babylonian clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 1850-1650 BC, of petit dimensions, with cuneiform inscription on two sides. 3.5 cm x 3.3 cm & 3.5 cm x 3.2 cm. Provenance: Ex Mary Martin Bookshop Adelaide. Ex Robin Marshal Carter collection Adelaide.
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A Roman stone inset copper ring, Levant, circa 1ST-2ND century A.D, the thick bronze band, inset with a stone bezel engraved with a depiction of two horses. Ring size P-Q (8 1/4)
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A Roman rock crystal bezel inset ring, Levant, circa 2ND-4th century B.C, the bezel engraved with a depiction of a woman, ring size H-I (4.5)
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A rare Italian Majolica vase, Caltagirone, Sicily, circa 17th century, the baluster vase, decorated with a roundel of St Lucia, shown holding her eyes on a golden plate, the obverse with a blue foliate vine. 29 cm high, 19.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Ex John Dunn Melbourne, Ex Mosgreen Auctions, Melbourne
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A lovely stained glass Two- fold screen in the Arts & Crafts style, late 19th century and 20th century, the matching stained glass panels incorporating a lattice design of illustrations depicting natural history subjects around a large bevelled clear glass lozenge, housed in matching carved oak frames on castors with beautifully carved crests of grape leaves and grapes, and baring the monogram 'F', each panel 134.5 cm high, 74 cm wide
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