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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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An inlaid bronze vase, 20th century, of slender tapering form, decorated with a ho-ho bird in flight facing a lozenge emblem, a leafy plant below, all inlaid in silver and gilt on the dark ground, the base inscribed Kokurashi shisei sanjusshunen kinen (30 year anniversary of Kokura city); 27 cm
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An ivory okimono, by Toshiyuki, Meiji period, of a man wearing a sleeveless jacket over a wide sleeved garment tied at the waist, seated beside his pet monkey wearing a sleeveless tunic and a tall hat, finely incised details, signed on a red tablet on the base; 9. 5 cm
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A black lacquer four-case inro by Koma Koryu, 19th century, of upright form with a roiro ground decorated with three sparrows inflight extending over both sides, in gold and black takamakie, signed Koma Koryu; the ivory Manju Netsuke carved on one side with a sage and attendant, signed Mitsuharu; 7. 5 cm and 4 cm respectively; (2)
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A satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period, of square section, the tapering sides decorated in colours and gilding with panels of maidens and children alternating with chickens and a duck among flowering plants, all reserved on the gilt decorated blue ground, signed with impressed seal Kinkozan zo; 15. 5 cm
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A pair of lacquered ivory miniature cabinets, Meiji period, each of rectangular form, with a long drawer below a pair of hinged doors opening to reveal two pairs of stepped shelves with removable front panels forming compartments, the exterior and interior lacquered in brown, red and gold with panels depicting birds of prey, ducks, phoenix, cranes and monkeys in different landscape settings, and with ships sailing before Mt Fuji; 13 cm wide, 8 cm deep, 12 cm high; (2)
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A pair of George II silver candlesticks, John Cafe, London, 1751, each with a shaped and fluted base, doubled knopped stem and conforming detachable nozzles;. Height 22 cm, 912gms; (2)
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A George II silver warwick cruet, Samuel Wood, London, 1755, with three original silver casters and two additional bottles with silver mounts, engraved with an armorial cresting; 1589gms total weight of silver, 23 cm high
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Four George III silver salt cellars, Paul Storr, London, 1805, Burwash & Sibley, London 1809, oval, each raised on a conforming foot with a gilt wash interior and gadroon rim, the body engraved with an armorial cresting; 634gms. Width 11 cm. (4)
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A pair of George III silver candlesticks, each with a shaped nozzle, the baluster stem on a shaped square base, loaded bases; 24 cm high; (2)
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A cased set of three George III silver tea caddies, John langford II & John sebille, London 1763, bombe shaped, each on four pierced scroll feet, the body with scrolling repousse rocaille decoration and engraved with an armorial cresting, the covers with gadroon decoration and a beaded leaf finial, in a silver mounted shagreen case; Each 1048gms, 14. 5 cm high
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A George III silver soup tureen and cover, Wakelin and Garrard, London, 1792, in the Adam style, the oval body and cover engraved with a coat-of-arms flanked by loop handles, gadroon borders and rim, the cover surmounted by an urn finial; 2172gms. Width 39 cm Across the handles
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A George IV silver inkstand, Paul Storr, London, 1826, of rectangular form, raised on scroll feet with a foliate border, the tray centred by a silver mounted moulded glass box flanked by two conforming inkwells; 1059gms. Width 29 cm
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A Victorian and later 'Albert' pattern flatware service, mixed makers and dates, comprising twelve dinner knives, twelve entree knives, eleven dinner forks, eleven entree forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve soup spoons, twelve teaspoons, four serving spoons; total of weighable silver approximately 4438 gms; (86)
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A George IV silver goblet, Robert Garrard, London, 1811, raised on a square foot, the body decorated with overlapping leafage; 443gms, 19 cm high
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A Victorian silver salver, Paul Storr, London, 1838, the centre engraved with the crest of Queen Victoria and the initials VR on an engraved floral ground, within a composite shell and scroll border; 1248gms. Diameter 34 cm
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A George III silver helmet jug, John Wakelin & Wm Taylor, London, 1787, raised on a circular beaded foot, the fluted body with a bold loop handle and spout; 158 gms, 13. 5 cm high
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A George III silver gravy boat, John deacon, London, 1770, with a shaped rim and acanthus decorated scroll handle, raised on hoof feet; together with a small English silver gravy boat of similar form, marks rubbed; 364gms Total Weight, 12 cm high; (2)
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A set of four George II silver salt cellars, London, 1759, each raised on four hoof feet, the oval body with a shell encrusted rim and gilt wash interior; 363gms Total Weight, 9 cm wide; (4)
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A George III silver covered breakfast dish and warming stand, burrage and Davenport, 1778, the rectangular dish with a beaded edge, loop handles and an urn finial, the x form stand centred by an oil burner; the dish 539gms, 29. 5 cm across the handles, the stand 455gms, 25. Width 5 cm
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A George III silver cake basket, Paul Storr, London, 1802, the pierced oval body with fluted decoration and gadrooned rim, centred by an armorial cresting, swing handle; 973gms. Width 38 cm
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A large suite of Continental silver flatware, circa 1930, comprising thirteen serving utensils, twelve entree forks, twelve entree knives, twelve fish forks, twelve fish knives, twelve bread knives, twelve large dinner/soup spoons, twelve dinner forks, twelve dinner knives, twelve dessert spoons, twelve parfait spoons (shell bowl), twelve small dessert forks, eleven cake forks, twelve teaspoons, twelve coffee spoons; (180)
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An Austro-Hungarian silver flatware service, late 19th/20th century, comprising thirteen serving utensils and twelve of each soup spoons, dessert spoons, dessert spoons, table knives, dessert knives, table forks, dessert forks, fish knives, fish forks, fruit knives, fruit forks, cake forks, sweet spoons, coffee spoons, ice cream spoons and Turkish coffee spoons; (193)
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A pair of Victorian silver gilt claret jugs, Robert garrard, London, 1856, each shaped glass body etched with scrolling grape vine decoration, the collars with conforming repousse work and an armorial cresting, surmounted by a hinged cover with a grape and leaf finial; 28. 5 cm high; (2)
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A Victorian silver gilt lidded trophy mug, Stephen Smith & William Nicholson, London, 1864, the domed lid with an applied cast horse, the neck with applied cast lion mask heads suspending swags of foliage, with a beaded foot rim and scroll handle with acanthus leaf capping, inscribed 'Members Cup/1 1/4 mile Welter Weights/Won by Mr William Town's horse/Mnemib/Randwick Spring Meeting/1864; together with a photograph of Mnemon 1864, a letter to Mr Town and a photocopy of a copy of a newspaper cutting; 33.5…
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A Victorian silver sauce boat, John Samuel Hunt, London 1848, engraved with a crest and coronet, the scroll feet with acanthus leaf surmount, ribbed border, scrolling leaf capped handle; stamped Hunt and Roskell late Storr, Mortimer and Hunt; 453gms. Length 20 cm
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Two Elkington & Co.electrotype Milton shields, designed by Morel Ladeuil, circa 1866 and 1878, finely wrought in high relief repousse work with panels of mythical scenes and allegorical figures;. Height 98 cm; (2)
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An impressive Indian silver covered dish, 19th century, ornately decorated with stylized scrolling foliate and floriate motifs, the cover with conforming decoration; 42 cm diameter, 26. 5 cm high
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An oak coffer, 17th century, the three panelled hinged top above a finely carved front panel with a long apron drawer, on block feet;. Width 115 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 68 cm
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An oak refectory table, 17th/18th century, the rectangular top above a restrained frieze on gun barrel shaped legs and stretcher supports;. Width 173 cm. Depth 65 cm. Height 76 cm
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A George II walnut chest on chest, the upper section with an arrangement of three short drawers and three long drawers, the lower section with two short drawers and two long drawers, on shaped bracket feet;. Width 99 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 167 cm
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A French fruit wood baker's table, 19th century, the rectangular top above two shelves with shaped baluster supports on a raised plinth; 279 cm wide, 74 cm deep, 85 cm high
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An Italian walnut carver, 18th century, with an upholstered tapestry back and seat, shaped arms and cross stretcher base
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A Continental cast iron torchere 18th century, the two circular tiers set with candle sconces and drip pans, supported on a tri-form base; 159 cm high
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An Italian painted supper table, 19th century, of square form, painted in washed cream and pale blue, on shaped legs and cross stretchers centered by an urn finial
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A stone ware urn, of traditional form, the body flanked by mythical mask handles
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A fine Northern Italian giltwood mirror, 18th century, the central foliate cresting with finely pierced giltwood frame 169 x 70 cm
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A French provincial style walnut commode, the shaped top, above an arrangement of deep drawers and scalloped apron to the base supported on block feet; 120 cm wide, 71 cm deep, 86 cm high
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An impressive black and gold lacquer double-dome cabinet on painted gilt stand, 18th century and later, the top section with domed doors opening to reveal an arrangement of ten finely painted gilt drawers depicting oriental figures and birds on a black ground, above an elaborately pierced and carved silver stand;. Width 97 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 206 cm
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A large Italian 18th century style, three panel screen, each panel painted with an architectural landscape scene, in tones of pale sienna, green and blue
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A painted French commode, 19th century, the faux marble painted top above an arrangement of pale sage green painted drawers; 135 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 85 cm high
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A provincial pine side table, 19th century, the square top above a cupboard on slim tapered legs;. Width 33 cm. Depth 33 cm. Height 70 cm
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An important George II walnut bureau cabinet, the upper section with two doors with probable original glass an arrangement of shelves, the fall revealing a central compartment, flanked by small drawers and pigeonholes, above an arrangement of long drawers on bun feet; Approximately 99 cm wide 60 cm deep 210 cm high; Provenance: This walnut bureau was purchased from Robert Haines, Director, David Jones Gallery, Sydney
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A Spanish walnut 18th century style refectory table, the rectangular shaped top, supported on carved pedestals united by a scrolling wrought iron stretcher
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A painted Northern European coffer, dated 1789, the rectangular hinged top and base decorated throughout in washed cornflour blue colours; approximately 150 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 61 cm high
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A small oak chest of drawers, the rectangular top above a very unusual frieze above an arrangement of drawers
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A pair of Charles II style side chairs, each with upholstered backs and seats on shaped legs and stretchers; (2)
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A small oak gateleg table 18th/19th century, the oval top above gate leg supports united by cross stretchers; 87 cm extended, 67 cm high
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A George III oak dresser, late 18th century, the top with scalloped detailing through-out and an arrangement of plate racks, above a frieze with four short drawers supported on shaped legs and a rectangular base; 185 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 182 cm high
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Two taxidermy birds, one a heron and the other a pheasant;. Height 48 cm. Height 40 cm. (2)
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A set of eight 18th century style limed side chairs, each with a caned back and seat and accompanied by cream tie on slip cushions; (8)
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A limed oak Jacobean style side table, 19th century, the shaped gallery above a rectangular top supported on ring turned legs;. Width 100 cm. Depth 41 cm. Height 63 cm
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A pair of toleware lamps and shades, 2
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A painted toleware chest and a painted water vessel, 36 cm high, 32 cm high; (2)
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A stoneware torso, depicting a female goddess
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A bronze sculpture of a male, depicting a gentleman of 'strong character' mounted on hard-stone base
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A mirrored glass top dining table, in the French style, the panelled glass rectangular top raised on scrolling wrought iron supports and a conforming stretcher; 223 cm wide, 95 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A pair of fruitwood bedside tables, each with square top above a drawer on slender tapered legs
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A pair of Staffordshire spaniels, 19th century, each decorated with black on a white ground;, each 21. Height 5 cm; (2)
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A set of four framed collections of seals, 4
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A white stoneware carved head of a gentleman, depicting a gentleman of strong facial features mounted on black hard-stone
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A pair of rice paper paintings, each depicting butterflies and other insects hovering above flowering plants including roses and osmanthus, mounted and framed; 17. 5 x 24. 5 cm and 17. 8 by 25. 5 cm, 33 x 39. 5 cm overall; (2)
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A pair of Japanned red laquered salon mirrors, each finely decorated with Chinoiserie motifs on the shaped frame, centered by 'Prince of Wales Feather'; approximately 150 by 65 cm; (2); By repute, these mirrors were purchased by the family from the Royal Piccadilly Hotel, London, in the 1920's
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A collection of three red laquered boxes, of circular form each decorated with floral motifs; approximately 50 cm diameter; (3)
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A traditional turkish rug, late 19th/early 20th century, of traditional design with a border of pale pink, soft yellow and tangerine; 204 cm wide
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A pair of famille-rose vases and a cover, Qing dynasty, 19th century, each of baluster form decorated with cranes, kingfishers and other water birds reserved on a ground of lotus blooms and foliage, between a band of crested waves around the base and a lappet border beneath leaves on the tapering mouth, one only matching domed cover surmounted by a Buddhist lion knop; vase 42 cm, the vase and cover. Height 60 cm. (3)
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A collection of George Ashworth dinner ware, comprising eighteen pieces including large platters, tureen, dinner plates and soup plates; (18)
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A collection of exotic porcelain birds, in the Chinese taste, each decorated in bright primary colours; (4)
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A large George III pine bookcase, circa 1790, the stepped dentil cornice with patera decoration above two astragal glazed doors enclosing shelves, the projecting lower section with two panelled cupboard doors, raised on a plinth base;. Width 130 cm. Depth 38 cm. Height 268 cm
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A George III style walnut salon mirror, late 19th century, the three sectional arch panelled plate within a scroll carved surround with an eagle cresting; 88 x 110 cm
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A George II walnut lowboy, circa 1740, with a projecting cornice top above an arrangement of two short and three long drawers, the base set with three further drawers, raised on bracket feet; 112 wide, 63 cm deep, 126 cm high
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A Louis XVI style painted wooden mirror, the rectangular plate within a pierced and scrolling foliate silvered wooden surround; 108 x 95 cm
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A pair of alabaster lamps, each raised on a square foot with a baluster body surmounted by a stylized gargoyle;. Height 94 cm including shades; (2)
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A Dutch figured walnut and marquetry bureau, late 18th century, of bombe form with a fall front and raised on paw feet, the whole decorated with foliate and floriate marquetry inlay;. Width 116 cm. Depth 60 cm. Height 113 cm
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A collection of giltwood carvings, comprising a pair of foliate carved wall mounts, two pairs of putti and a pair of Fo dogs; the wall mounts 82 cm high; (8)
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A French gilt bronze mantel clock, circa 1840, 8-day silk suspension movement, figured embossed dial, bruguet hands and Roman numerals, within an ornate gilt bronze case, the body formed by a serpentine Mediterranean dolphin surmounted by a putti;. Height 36 cm
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A Continental gilt wood salon mirror, possibly Italian, late 18th century, the shaped plate within an ornate acanthus carved surround; 100 x 85 cm
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A rare painted English 'Giraffe' grand piano, by George rogers & Sons, London, decorated in the Chinoiserie style with panels of birds, flowers and exotic landscapes reserved on a pale red ground;. Width 146 cm. Depth 63 cm. Height 245 cm
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An Italian gilt wood lamp, with a carved knopped standard, converted to electricity with accompanying shade; 78 cm high
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A small gilt wood salon mirror, Italian, late 18th century, the shaped plate within a pierced and carved foliate surround;. Height 65 cm. Width 50 cm
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A Louis XV style gilt metal mounted ebony bonheur du jour, late 19th century, the hinged fall front with monogrammed medallion opening to a fitted satinwood interior, above a panel frieze, raised on tapering fluted supports; 77 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 98 cm high
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A Dutch mahogany and marquetry chest of drawers, circa 1850, having six long drawers, the whole decorated with ornate scrolling satinwood, boxwood and harewood foliate and figural inlay; 96 cm wide, 44 cm deep, 149 cm high
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A Louis XVI style walnut and marquetry bombe commode, late 19th century, the serpentine top above three drawers with a conforming apron, raised on cabriole legs, the whole finely inlaid with scrolling acanthus and figural panels;. Width 94 cm. Depth 42 cm, 86. Height 5 cm
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A pair of Louis XVI painted beech bergere, circa 1780, each with a moulded rectangular backrest, downswept padded armrests on fluted supports, bow fronted seat, on tapered fluted legs; (2)
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An Austrian walnut marble top commode, circa 1800, the rectangular mottled marble top, above three graduated drawers, cantered corners on tapered feet; 124 cm wide, 61. 5 cm deep, 92 cm high
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An Italian renaissance style gilt wood salon mirror, 19th century, the rectangular plate within an ornate dual mirrored mount, the frame relief carved with scrolling foliate and floriate classical motifs; 176 x 96 cm
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A French provincial walnut and fruitwood commode, 18th century, with three long drawers set with heavy brass handles, above a shaped apron; 123 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 87 cm high
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An ebonised blackamoor figure, 19th century, the figure elaborately decorated with polychrome and parcel gilt, bearing a tray in the form of a stylized shell, on floral decorated circular base;. Height 90 cm
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A Louis XV walnut armoire, the moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors with carved floral decoration enclosing three shelves, above a scroll carved apron with central shell motif, raised on short cabriole legs; 160 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 236 cm high
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An 18th century Spanish fruitwood side table, the plank top above two asymmetrical frieze drawers, raised on tapering square supports;. Width 113 cm. Depth 77 cm. Height 77 cm
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An Italian gilded lacquered wood mirror the frame centered with female head flanked with foliate motifs and acanthus leaves carved gilt pilasters and mercury glass plate; 248 x 110 cm
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A fine pair of restauration period cuban mahogany library chairs, French, circa 1825, the over scrolled top rail above a padded upholstered back, down swept over scrolled arms, above an overstuffed carving seat, raised on scroll carved tapering legs; (2)
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A circular marble table, the top inlaid with a band of circular discs and central acanthus leaf foliate design on a quatrafoil base; 150 cm diameter, 74 cm high
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A large Continental fruitwood circular dining table, the parquetry inlaid top above a shaped frieze supported on four carved cabriole legs; 180 cm diameter. Height 74 cm
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A Louis XVI rectangular stool, the seat upholstered in blue damask with carved frieze, rosettes to the corners and turned legs with carved acanthus leaf;. Length 53 cm. Width 48 cm. Height 49 cm
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A fine third republic mahogany and ormolu mounted side table, by henri dasson, circa 1891, in the Louis XV style, the rectangular top with musical trophy inlay and ormolu border above a single drawer and shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs united by a platform with a pierced ormolu gallery, terminating in foliate scrolled sabots, signed twice 'Henri Dasson et Cie 1891',; 35 cm wide, 28 cm deep, 70 cm high; Provenance: Melle Allez, 35 Avenue Foch, Paris; Private collection, Sydney
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An Italian carved walnut hall chair, late 18th century, the shaped back and solid seat ornately pierced and carved with scrolling acanthus, putti and mask head mounts
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A pair of Regence style marble, bronze and iron side tables, each with a taupe mottled marble top and decorative iron frame; 94 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 51 cm high; (2)
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A Spanish gilt and painted wood figure of a female saint, 17th/18th century, the robed standing figure holding a prayer book; 178 cm high; Provenance: Purchased Jose Marie del Ray, Madrid, 1977
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A pair of 18th century gilt wood torchere, each with a twist turned standard carved in high relief with a coiling grape and leaf vine surmounted by scroll carved capitals;. Width 22 cm. Depth 25 cm. Height 101 cm; (2)
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A pair of Louis XV style silvered bergeres, the shaped back, padded arms and carved apron raised on cabriole legs upholstered in a contemporary taupe and black French linen; (2)
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