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Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts — Sotheby's

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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:361
Sale Title:Fine Furniture and Decorative ArtsLots with images:342
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:212
Date:4-May-2010
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A George III mahogany carver, the pierced shield back with carved floral and foliate motifs and out scrolled arms, above an upholstered green leather saddle seat on square tapered legs
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A George III mahogany wine table, the circular moulded top above a baluster turned column on three splayed legs; 60 cm diameter, 72 cm high
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A pair of George III mahogany hall chairs, each with a shield shaped back centred with a painted crest of the Harvey Coat-of-Arms, the bowed seat raised on square tapering legs and feet; (2)
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An important George II mahogany pierced break arch secretaire bookcase, the cornice centred by an elaborately carved crest, above a pair of glazed doors, opening to reveal adjustable shelves, below two candle slides, the hinged slope enclosing a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeon holes flanking a central cupboard, above two short drawers and three long graduated drawers, on bracket feet; 102 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 240 cm high
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A George III mahogany linen press, the shaped cornice carved with restrained leaf borders above a fluted frieze above two panelled doors, enclosing a fitted interior, the lower section with two short and two long drawers, on a plinth base;. Width 118 cm. Depth 58 cm. Height 203 cm
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A George II yew wood, casuarina and amboyna games table, the rectangular hinged top opening to reveal an inlaid chess board on tapering square legs;. Width 52 cm. Depth 49 cm. Height 72 cm
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A George III mahogany tray, of rectangular form with pierced scrolled decoration to the gallery, on a later stand;. Width 58 cm. Depth 44 cm. Height 62 cm
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English school, 19th century; portrait of John harvey esquire, aged 23, circa 1838, oil on canvas; 66 x 55 cm; This lively sporting portrait by an unknown British artist depicts the young John Harvey (1815-1879), Lord of the Manor of Ickwell Bury, Northill, Bedfordshire. The Harveys held the estate from the 17th to the 20th centuries; the manor house in the background was built by an ancestral John Harvey in 1683.
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Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller portrait of John Harvey 1714, inscribed and dated Bedford 1714; oil on canvas; 127 x 102 cm; This fine portrait of John Harvey (1667-1721) is inscribed 'Johannes Harvey/Armi./De/Ickwell Bury/Com. Bedford'; it was possibly commissioned to mark the sitter's election to Parliament as Member for Bedfordshire in 1713. The work is in the manner of Sir Godfrey Kneller, and is possibly from the artist's immediate circle; a portrait of John Harvey's Son and namesake by Kneller's pupil…
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English school, 17th century; portrait of a young man with a ship behind, inscribed bottom centre 'Sir Thomas Audley/Knt./1643'; oil on canvas; 74 x 62 cm
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Royal Crown Derby paper weights; a collecton of eight Royal Crown Derby cats, comprising Abyssinian, Burmese, Egyptian, Persian, Russian, Siamese, Pearly King and Pearly Queen; (8)
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A collection of six Royal Crown Derby national dogs, comprising Afghan Hound, Chinese Pekinese, French Poodle, Russian Borzoi,Scottish Terrier and Welsh Corgi; (6)
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A collection of six Royal Crown Derby tropical fish, comprising Angel Fish, Chevroned Butterfly Fish, Guorami, Guppy, Koran and Sweetlips; (6)
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A collection of nine Royal Crown Derby aquatic creatures, comprising Dolphin, Golden Carp, Harbour Seal, Mandarin Duck, two Posie Patterned Polar Bears, Seahorse, Seal and Walrus; (8)
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A collection of nineteen Royal Crown Derby domestic animals, comprising baby rabbit, cat, Catnip Kitten, Contented cat, Contented Kitten, Mouse, ginger cat, grey Kitten, Hamster, Imari Mouse, King Charles Spaniel, Kitten, Meadow rabbit, Playful Kitten, Poppy Mouse, Puppy, Siamese cat, Siamese Kitten and sleeping Kitten; (19)
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A collection of seven Royal Crown Derby birds, comprising Coot, Firecrest, Goldcrest, nesting Bullfinch, nesting Chaffinch, Nuthatch, Waxwing; (7)
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A collection of five Royal Crown Derby Australian animals, comprising Duck Billed Platypus, Kangaroo, Koala and Baby, Koala and Platypus; (5);
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A collection of nine Royal Crown Derby wild animals, comprising Deer, Dragon, Fawn, Lion, Liama, Monkey and Baby, Red Fox, Russian Bear, Zebra; (9)
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A collection of four Royal Crown Derby countryside animals, comprising Armadillo, Hedgehog, Orchard Hedgehog, Squirrel; (4)
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A collection of fourteen Royal Crown Derby farmyard animals, comprising bull, chicken, Cockerel, harvest Mouse, horse, Lamb, Nanny goat, pig, piglet, ram, sheep, seated piglet, sleeping piglet and twin lambs; (15)
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A large blue and white punch bowl, the exterior painted with landscape panels on a floral decorated blue ground, the interior with a similar central medallion; 41 cm diameter
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Charles Dickens 'The pickwick papers', the posthumous papers of the Pickwick club with forty three illustrations, by R. Seymour and PhizLondon Chapman & Hall, 186 strand Mdccc x vii London Bradbury and Evans, Printers, Whitefriars;. Provenance: This book was part of the library at Ickwell Bury Bedfordshire and Finningley Park Yorkshire. It also contains an inscribed note and small photographic image from Charles Dickens to the recipient
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A George III mahogany drum table, the circular top with a tan leather writing surface above a panelled frieze with two short and two sham drawers, on baluster column with three splayed legs and pad feet; 80 cm diameter. Height 72 cm
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A George II walnut carver, the serpentine rail above a vase shaped central splat, with scrolled arms and upholstered drop in turquoise velvet seat, on cabriole legs with pad feet
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A George III silver hot water jug, benjamin gignac, London, 1761, of wyrthen form, the hinged domed cover, and scrolled leather handle on a circular moulded foot, inscribed with the Harvey coat-of-arms;. Height 24 cm, 595gms
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A set of twelve Willaim IV silver dessert spoons, makers mark DP London, 1837 and later, fiddle patterm, each inscribed with the Harvey coat-of-arms; (12)
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A set of twelve George II silver table spoons, London 1736 and later, fiddle pattern, various makers including William Petley; (12)
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A pair of George II silver candlesticks, Joseph sanders, London, 1747, each with a detachable square nozzle on a baluster stem and shaped square bases; 25 cm high, 486gms Each; (2)
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A George II silver Warwick cruet, Samuel Wood, London 1741 and 1749, comprising three vase shaped casters and two cut glass vessels inscribed with the Harvey coat-of-arms to the frame and casters
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A George II silver sauce boat, London, 1750, with scroll handle on three hoof feet, maker's mark indistinct; 7 cm high, 269gms
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A rene Lalique vase, 'dordogne', circa 1935, of subtle opalescence in translucent shaded milky glass with rows of radiating conical spirals with a fine patina, including a moulded signature to the base R. Lalique; 18. 2 cm high
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A rene Lalique champagne bucket, 'ganymede', third quarter 20th century, signed Lalique, France; 23 cm high
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A pair of Rene Lalique 'tête d'aigle' bookends, post 1928, signed R. Lalique, France; 12 cm high; (2)
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A Daum Nancy four colour cameo glass vase, of eliptical form, cut and etched with a wooden winter landscape scene, incised signature to base Daum/cross of Lorraine/Nancy;. Height 24 cm
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A small Daum cameo glass vase, winter landscape, circa 1900, decorated in tones of white and brown on an amber ground; painted marks Daum, Nancy and cross of Lorraine; 12. Height 5 cm
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A Loetz iridescent glass bowl, the pale green footed vessel internally decorated in wavy horizontal bands; 14 cm high
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A Webb cameo fleur glass vase, 20th century, the flared form clear vermicular glass vase overlaid in green raised pad mark; 16 cm high
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A Continental gilt bronze lamp, signed F. Gotte, in the Art Nouveau style, modelled as a satyr emerging from a tree holding aloft a flower and fruit laden cornucopia; incised signature F. Gotte; 64 cm high
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A French wrought iron and glass lamp, the cascading leaf and berry frame suspending a single mottled blue and opaque glass shade etched Gv De Croismare; 28 cm high
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A late Victorian copper and leadlight display cabinet, of square form with a floral decorated leadlight dome supported on fluted pilasters surmounted by patera;. Width 81 cm. Depth 81 cm. Height 130 cm;. Provenance: This cabinet was originally one of a pair made for the state Savings Bank, Swanston Street, Melbourne
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A Lalique glass figure, 20th century, incised mark Lalique, France to base;. Height 24 cm
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A resin sculpture by Michael Wilkinson, of the female form; 68 cm high
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A Rene Lalique bowl, 'gazelles', post 1920, circular, with a band of prancing gazelles amongst a fine fern motif; signed R. Lalique, France; 29. 5 cm diameter
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A large and impressive alabaster and marble figure on stand, early 20th century, modeled as the figure of a young semi-clad nymph holding aloft a garland of flowers, raised on a fluted marble pedestal; 229 cm high
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A patinated bronze and ivory figure, Hindu dancer, signed D. H. Chiparus, the standing female figure with arms raised, dressed in an exotic costume and headdress, raised on a veined black marble base; signed D. H. Chiparus to the base;. Height 43 cm
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A pair of Hagenauer chromium plated metal heads, Austrian, modeled as a male and female head in profile with tubular locks of hair; stamped marks to the base;. Height 41 cm
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An Art Deco nickel bronze figure, signed 'Fayral', modeled as a stylized semi draped standing female figure with one arm outstretched; incised to the base Fayral;. Width 114 cm. Depth 42 cm. Height 160 cm
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A contemporary wool tapestry by F. Roberts, depicting exotic animals and tropical flora; 192 x 294 cm
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An Art Deco satin birch and coromandel display cabinet, the waterfall style cabinet with a central glazed door and glass shelves raised on a conforming plinth base;. Width 107 cm. Depth 34 cm. Height 152 cm
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A Clarice Cliff 'Caprice' pattern double handled lotus jug, circa 1925, signed to base Caprice hand painted Clarice Cliff;. Height 30 cm
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A Royal Doulton titanian vase, painted with deep pink roses on a blue ground; printed and impressed factory marks; 19 cm high
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An Ault pottery vase designed by Christopher Dresser, the graduated green body of squat globular form with stylized loop handles and painted decoration; relief moulded and impressed factory marks to the base; 17 cm high
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A Royal Doulton titanian vase by Harry Allen, painted with a tawny owl on a moonlit branch; signed H. Allen, printed and impressed factory marks; 15. 5 cm high
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An Australian marquetry table, late 19th century, the faceted top with elaborate central sunburst motif using various native Australian timbers, including casuarina, muskwood, blackwood, and other unidentified Australian timbers, supported on an ornate carved standard and base; 86 cm diameter, 72 cm high
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An Australian leather work framed mirror, circa 1880, the oval frame finely decorated with applied flower heads, vine leaves, gum nut shells and eucalyptus leaves; 76 x 128 cm; For a similar example see 'Australian Furniture Pictorial History and Dictionary 1788-1938', plate 303, page 318
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A large photograph of horse trainer Tommy Woodcock and Reckless, by Bruce Postle, Reckless was trained by Tommy Woodcock and won the Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane cups and came second in the Melbourne Cup in 1977. Tommy Woodcock was much loved and respected by every one associated with the racing industry. He was a hard working uncomplicated man with perfect manners.
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A pair of pale hardwood specimen drawers, stamped 'Prenzel', each with eight graduated long drawer compartments on a stepped base; 90 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 93 cm high; (2)
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A Royal Worcester vase and cover by Frank Roberts, of baluster form, decorated with a tranquil river scene; signed, factory mark, number 2158;. Height 28 cm
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A Royal Worcester boxed demi-tasse set by Harry Stinton, each painted with a scene of highland cattle in a landscape; together with a set of six sterling silver tea spoons date mark for 1936; signed H. Stinton, printed and painted factory marks
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A pair of Royal Worcester vases by Harry Davis, of baluster form, each depicting a scene of sheep grazing in a mountainous landscape; signed, factory mark and numbered 1957; 32 cm high; (2)
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A Royal Worcester vase and cover by Harry Stinton, circa 1956, painted in pastel tones with a scene of highland cattle within gilt borders, the body flanked by mask and scrolling acanthus leaf handles; printed factory marks and shape number 1572;. Height 27 cm
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A pair of Royal Worcester covered vases by James Stinton, circa 1903, each painted with a scene of pheasants in a wooded landscape; signed, green printed factory marks and shape number to the base;. Height 32 cm
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A large Royal Doulton vase by W. Brown, circa 1900, the tall baluster vase painted and gilt with pink peonies on an ivory ground, flanked by loop handles; printed and impressed factory marks;. Height 47 cm
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A pair of Royal Doulton vases by Arthur Leslie, each decorated in pastel tones with a classically draped female amongst garlands of flowers, flanked by gilt handles; signed H. Leslie, printed and impressed factory marks; 22 cm high; (2)
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A Royal Doulton vase by Leslie Johnson, decorated with a gilded oval cartouche showing a portrait of William of Orange, reserved on an ivory ground; printed, painted and impressed factory marks; 22. 5 cm high
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A large Royal Doulton vase by Edward Raby, circa 1900, of tapered cylindrical form decorated with coloured poppies on a pastel ground within gilt borders; signed E. Raby to the body, printed and painted factory marks;. Height 51 cm
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A Royal Worcester jug, circa 1888, of baluster form, painted and gilt with a berry laden branch flanked by an acanthus leaf handle; puce printed and impressed factory marks;. Height 34 cm
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A large Royal Doulton vase by Percy Curnock, of flared cylindrical form painted with red poppies and bumblebees within gilt borders; signed P. Curnock, printed and painted factory marks; 48 cm high
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A pair of French Royal blue porcelain and gilt-metal mounted vases, late 19th century, in Louis XVI style; 60 cm high; (2)
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A Sevres style gilt mounted covered vase, late 19th century, of tall cylindrical form painted with a scene of a maiden and a cupid in a wooded landscape, flanked by loop handles, the cover with an acorn finial;. Height 43 cm
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A large Herend button knob baluster vase, 20th century, the white ground handpainted in polychrome with peacocks, peonies, flowers and foliage, the diaper decoration collar in various shades of pink, gilt knob and embellishments; stamped to base 'Herend Hungary' handpainted 6571/pp; 58 cm high
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A pair of Meissen sweetmeat dishes, 19th century, each with a young gentleman and young lady in a reclining pose, holding an oval basket encrusted with small flowerheads;. Length 30 cm; (2)
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A late 18th century oak mule chest, the hinged top above a panelled front with two apron drawers, raised on block supports;. Width 121 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 65 cm
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A small 17th century oak coffer, with a hinged cover and stylized foliate carved panels; 100 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 44 cm high
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A late 18th century oak lambing chair, with a serpentine crest rail, panel back and outswept scrolling flat arms, the cushioned seat and box form base on rocking sledges
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A George II mahogany double top games table, the fold over top with lobed corners, above a concave frieze fitted with a drawer, raised on tapering circular section legs, terminating in pad feet, the top first opening to reveal a baize lined surface with oval counter wells and circular candle stands, and further opening to a polished surface; 86 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A small George II gateleg table, circa 1755, of square form with a single drop side raised on tapering supports and pointed pad feet; 61 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A small George II mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1740, of good proportion, cantered corners on ogee feet; 95 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A pair of patinated iron garden arbors, of square column form with a circular iron finial; 290 cm high; (2)
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A George III mahogany carver, the shield back above a pale yellow shaped upholstered seat
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A George III mahogany corner cupboard, the glazed doors opening to reveal three shaped shelves above two cupboard doors;. Width 108 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 205 cm
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An 18th century six fold leather screen, each arched panel painted with exotic parrots flying amongst fruiting vines and leafy foliage; 213 x 45. 5 cm Each Panel
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A pair of walnut William and Mary style side chairs, 18th century, with original needle point tapestry seats each with pierced and carved central back splat above shaped seat on hoof feet; (2); a similar suite of dining chairs are in the Hampton court collection
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A large 18th century oak refectory table, the rectangular plank top raised on square chamfered supports united by cross stretchers;. Width 273 cm. Depth 83 cm. Height 75 cm
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A George III mahogany chest on chest, with a dentil cornice, eight drawers and a linen slide above a serpentine frieze raised on bracket feet;. Width 110 cm. Depth 57 cm. Height 190 cm
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A William IV rosewood chiffonier, the single display shelf above two glaze panelled doors, raised on a plinth base; 103 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 130 cm high
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A matched set of twelve chairs comprising a set of six George III mahogany dining chairs, a large George III carver, circa 1770 and five later matched dining chairs, in the Chippendale manner, the shaped backs with carved foliate crest rails and pierced back splat, red leather upholstered seats, tapered legs, the large carver with wheat sheaf carving to the crest rail; (12); Provenance: Estate of the Late Sir Ian McFarlane, Sydney
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A Regency painted cabinet on stand, with two arch panelled glazed doors, painted with classical leaf and ribbon swags on a green ground, the stand with conforming decoration; 92 cm wide, 35 cm deep, 200 cm high
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A harlequin set of six George III mahogany dining chairs, each with pierced shield back above a pale yellow pomegranate motif upholstered seat on tapered legs; (6)
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An English leather peat bucket, late 18th/early 19th century, painted with a Chinoiserie scene flanked by mask handles; 30 cm high
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A fine satinwood cabinet by Morant & Co., 19th century, the shaped top above glazed doors opening to reveal an arrangement of shelves with exquisitely carved giltwood decorative embellishments to either side of the doors, on shaped plinth and carved feet;. Width 138 cm. Depth 40 cm. Height 92 cm
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A Regency mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular figured top above two short and three long graduated drawers, raised on splayed feet; 108 cm wide, 53. 5 cm deep, 122 cm high
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A giltwood overmantel mirror, late 19th/20th century, of rectangular form, with a beaded edge; 125 x 88 cm
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A George III walnut kneehole desk, the rectangular top above a long drawer with a central compartment flanked by deep drawers, on bracket feet;. Width 85 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 75 cm
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A giltwood overmantle mirror, early 2oth century, the gilt wood frame surmounted with a floral trophy; 137 x 105 cm
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A Regency rosewood sofa table, the string inlaid and cross banded drop leaf top above two drawers and two opposing sham drawers;. Width 135 cm. Depth 66 cm. Height 71 cm
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A pair of japanned black lacquer and gilt mirrors, 19th century, each within a painted and gilt surround showing landscape scenes with figures and exotic birds;. Width 40 cm. Height 65 cm. (2)
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A George III brass bound mahogany wine cooler on stand, the oval coopered body flanked by brass handles, the stand raised on cabriole legs and pad feet; 66 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 57 cm high
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A fallow antler mounted fire set, late 19th/early 20th century, raised on three hoof feet with similarly mounted fire utensils; 102 cm high; (4)
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A set of six George III spindle back dining chairs, each with a dual row of turned spindles to the back above rush seats; (6)
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