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Fine Furniture, Paintings, Silver & Decorative Arts — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:276
Sale Title:Fine Furniture, Paintings, Silver & Decorative ArtsLots with images:271
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:232
Date:29-Jun-2021
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Louis XV style Provencal walnut fauteuil 19th century shaped rectangular back, scroll arms with carved floral decoration, back and seat with floral tapestry upholstery, the apron carved with acanthus leaves and centred by a grotesque mask, on cabriole legs, height 107 cm.
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Victorian davenport mahogany desk c. 1880 with sloped red leather insert top writing surface, pedestal fitted with four drawers repeated to the reverse with dummy drawers, raised on carved scrolled supports, on castors, height 82 cm, depth 52 cm, width 56 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Set of eight Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs 19th century comprising two carvers and six dining chairs, each shaped cartouche back carved with acanthus leaves, raised on cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet (8), height 96 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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George IV mahogany dining table c. 1830 in three sections, comprising a central drop-leaf section and a pair of D-ends, raised on tapering legs, height 71 cm, width 160 (not extended) depth 114 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Jaipuri wool rug India, 20th century all-over floral motifs in the manner of William Morris in shades of navy blue, cream, green and orange, 425 x 308 cm. Provenance: Cadry's, Sydney, November 2000. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Louis XVI style ormolu mounted, tulipwood, mahogany and marquetry two door cabinet 19th century the red variegated marble top above a pair of panelled doors finally decorated with floral motifs, enclosing shelves, raised on cabriole legs with sabots, height 130 cm, width 116 cm, depth 42 cm.
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Napoleon III ebonised and marquetry three-tier jardiniere 19th century the circular top lid inlaid with exotic birds and flowers, enclosing a tin interior and further surrounded by a pierced gallery, above a deep apron decorated with sprays of flowers, with two shelves below, raised on three legs with gilded mounts, height 103 cm. Provenance: Shapiro, SH43, The Collection of Bernard Smith, September 2008, lot 677. Private Collection, Sydney.
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French giltwood mirror c. 1900 shaped rectangular mirror plate within carved and moulded surround, surmounted by a lion, 170 x 100 cm.
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Empire style mahogany side table green marble circular top, above a three legs and platform base, gilded metal mounts, minor chip to marble, height 65 cm, diameter 45 cm.
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Pair of Louis XV style beech and cane petites bergeres late 19th century top rails carved with flowers and scrolls, caned seats, backs and sides, raised on cabriole legs, with silk cushions (2), height 86 cm.
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Pair of Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu mounted serpentine cabinets early 20th century each with verde antico marble tops, over a long drawer and a single panelled door, ormolu flaming torches to sides, on a shaped plinth (2), height 105 cm, width 107 cm, depth 46 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Pair of Danish Empire mahogany armchairs 19th century backs finely inlaid with floral urns, above floral upholstered seats, scrolled arms with urn supports, raised on tapering legs joined by stretchers (2), height 86 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Sheraton Revival secretaire late 19th century the upper section with a tambour door flanked by two cupboards with panelled doors inlaid with neo-classical marquetry, above a pull-out writing slope and drawers, raised on four tapered legs, height 173 cm, width 127 cm, depth 44 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Chippendale style giltwood mirror second half of 19th century the oval mirror plate within a carved surround of flowers, scrolling leaves, and two ho ho birds, surmounted by a floral urn, restored, 130 x 75 cm.
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Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster set of six mahogany Hepplewhite dining chairs, c. 1790 shield backs finely carved with Prince of Wales feathers, floral upholstered drop seats, on tapering legs, together with matching carver (7), height 98 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Eugene Dienst (French, active c. 1870-1900) Louis XVI style mahogany, satine and parcel-gilt console table, c. 1890 the rouge marble top above a carved apron decorated with gilded acanthus leaves and flanked by laurel branches, raised on fluted legs, the x-shaped stretcher centred by an urn finial, stamped 'E. Dienst Ameublement 86, Faugbourg St. Antoine Paris', height 95 cm, width 100 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: Anthony J. Healey Antiques, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney.
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George III brown lacquer and gilt Japanned demi-lune tea table c. 1790 the hinged top with landscape scene and floral border, on square tapered legs decorated with flowers and geometric motifs, height 73 cm, width 92 cm, depth 45 cm. Provenance: David Jones Art Gallery, 21 April 1972, Bonhams & Goodman. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Chinoiserie black lacquer cabinet on stand 19th century in Japanese taste, with gild-brass mounts and lock, finely decorated with figures in garden scenes, flowers and birds, the pair of doors enclosing an arrangement of drawers, on a later stand with tracery and tapering legs, height 168 cm, width 100 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Charles Nosotti (Italian, active in England c. 1830-1890) pair of giltwood mirrors, c. 1875 each oval plate surmounted by a cabochon and foliate cresting, carved with flowers and scrolling leaves, labelled to back 'C. Nosotti', carver, gilder, upholsterer and cabinet maker 398,399 Oxford Street' (2), 95 x 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Louis XV style giltwood fauteuil late 18th century shaped arched rectangular back, top rail carved with garlands of flowers, padded back, arms and seat upholstered in pale pink and blue ink fabric, raised on fluted tapering legs, height 111 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney.
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French neoclassical grey painted and parcel-gilt trumeau mirror c. 1810 the egg and dart moulded cornice above a cream painted plaster bas-relief plaque depicting Naiades, Triton playing the conch shell and putti, height 200 cm, width 101.5 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cooke Antiques, collection of Margot Montgomery, Sydney.
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Louis XV transition period marquetry vitrine second half 18th century the grey marble top above a pair of glass doors enclosing shelves, with a long drawer below, front and sides inlaid with geometric patterns, raised on four tapering legs, height 146. 5 cm, width 95 cm, depth 41 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster pair of George IV oak writing tables, c. 1925 moulded rectangular top with pen and ink bottles fitted compartment, above a long drawer, on carved scroll supports with trestle ends and joined by turned stretcher, on castors (2), height 73 cm, width 91 cm, depth 43 cm.
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Gillows of Lancaster George III mahogany secretaire linen press, c. 1770 the cornice with Gothic blind-fretting, above a pair of panelled doors finely carved with acanthus leaves, over a secretaire drawer, two short drawers and two long drawers, raised on bracket feet, minor loss to veneer, height 208 cm, width 114 cm, depth 61 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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George III Cuban mahogany tea table c. 1760 the rectangular folding top with well carved rim, above reeded legs with fretwork, height 72 cm, width 84 cm, depth 41 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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George II mahogany and oak reading table / wine stand c. 1745 open shelves, with pierced side handles, raised on cabriole legs, height 62 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Pair of Chippendale style mahogany armchairs c. 1800 each with cartouche carved back, raised on square section legs joined by stretchers, floral upholstered drop seat (2), height 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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George II oak and fruitwood banding lowboy c. 1750 the rectangular top above three short drawers and a shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs, height 70 cm, width 80 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Queen Anne style oak Welsh dresser base late 18th century English the rectangular top above two short drawers with brass handles and escutcheons, raised on four cabriole legs, height 85 cm, width 136 cm, depth 54 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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George III mahogany night stand c. 1790 with boxwood string inlay, the three quarter gallery with carry handles, the rectangular top above a pair of tambour doors and a single drawer below, on square section legs, height 83 cm, width 58.5 cm, depth 45.5 cm. Provenance: Shapiro, SH43, September 2008, lot 627. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Irish Regency mahogany two-tier dumbwaiter c. 1815 circular shelves with gilded brass gallery, tripod base on castors, height 101 cm, diameter 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Attributed to Waring & Gillows mahogany side chair, c. 1900 with tablet top-rail banded in satinwood above a padded back, raised on tapering legs, height 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Regency mahogany linen press 19th century the arched corniche above a pair of panelled doors with ebony string inlay, over three long drawers, raised on turned feet, height 250 cm, width 135 cm, depth 55 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook for Paul Kenny, Sydney, September 1982. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs mid 19th century each chair with a curved top-rail carved with scrolling acanthus leaves, cream suede upholstered seat, raised on faceted tapering legs (4), height 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Victorian mahogany overmantel mirror 19th century of rectangular shape flanked by two carved columns, height 75 cm, width 146 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Anglo-Indian mahogany side table the moulded rectangular top above four turned legs carved with acanthus leaves, on castors, with glass top, 72 cm, width 84 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Pair of gilt-metal wall sconces each with three branches and faux wax candlesticks, embellished with cast acanthus leaves (2), height 40 cm.
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Florentine grey painted and parcel-gilt console table late 18th century the demi-lune green marble top above a carved apron and two cabriole legs, height 76 cm, width 77 cm, depth 37 cm.
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Louis XV style walnut armchair early 20th century carved frame, caned back and seat, on cabriole legs, height 105 cm.
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Queen Anne style oak side table late 18th century the rectangular top above two short drawers and one long drawer, with brass handles, height 73 cm, width 79 cm, depth 46 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Taxidermy stag head on wooden mount, height. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Pair of Mulberry linen curtains flying ducks decorated with ducks amongst trees in shades of red, brown and cream (2), approx. 265 x 310 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Louis XV style bureau plat early 20th century rectangular top above one long drawer and four short drawers with string inlay, on cabriole legs, height 80 cm, width 130 cm, depth 66 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Victorian oak library steps 19th century with five steps and railings on both sides, height 179 cm, width 63 cm, depth 78 cm. Provenance: Howell & Howell, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Georgian oak gate-leg table late 19th century the oval top above turned and squared section gate legs, height 67 cm, width 129 cm, depth 105 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Gothic revival oak bookcase second half of 19th century the cornice with a pierced frieze and architectural finials, above two doors enclosing shelves, height 120 cm, width 94 cm, depth 35 cm. Provenance: from the Abbey at Annandale, Lawsons, 2009, Shapiro SH111, July 2015, lot 241. Private Collection, Sydney.
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French provincial oak kitchen table 18th century rectangular top, raised on square section legs joined by stretchers, height 67 cm, width 125 cm, depth 55 cm. Provenance: Lisa Ho Collection, Mossgreen Auctions, 2012. Private Collection Sydney.
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Arts & Crafts copper Doctor wall cabinet c. 1890 having a single door embossed with three stylised tulip flowers, and enclosing shelves, all-over hammered finish, height 52 cm, width 50 cm, depth 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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George III mahogany side chair c. 1810 with cartouche carved back, raised on square section legs joined by stretchers, embroidered floral drop seat, height 95 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Pair of mahogany footstools with inlaid woodwork and needlework depicting a black Scottish terrier with thistles and a white West highland terrier, containing interior storage, together with matching cushions (4), height 22 cm, width 38 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Starbay travelling dressing table 20th century sand coated canvas and leather, the flip-up top opens to reveal a triptych mirror, above a single drawer and a pair of doors enclosing drawers, retains maker's label, together with a cognac leather chair (2), height 110 cm, and 74 cm, (closed); width 60 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Timber Bounded leather steamer trunk early 20th century with leather handles, decorated with hotel stickers, height 44 cm, width 180 cm, depth 45 cm.
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Aesthetic movement Honduras mahogany centre table 19th century the rectangular top above four turned and carved legs joined by bobbin turned stretchers with platform shelf, on gilded bronze eagle claw and ball feet, height 77 cm, width 101 cm, depth 66 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, SA.
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French mahogany Invalid chair late 19th century with caned back and seat, leather-padded armrests, with wheels.
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Georgian mahogany tilt-top table 19th century circular top above a tripod base, top cracked, height 78 cm, diameter 82 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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George II mahogany bureau c. 1750 the fall front opens to reveal a fitted interior with pigeon holes and cupboard, above four long drawers, on bracket feet, height 94 cm, width 76 cm, depth 45 cm. Provenance: Windsor Antiques, Melbourne, July 1975. Private Collection, Qld.
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Ukrainian wedding Kilim rug c. 1896 with floral designs in shades of pink, purple and yellow, surrounding a floral basket with rabbits and birds flanked by two figural motifs featuring a romantic country scene, on a dark brown background, with Cyrillic dedication, 446 x 182 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Taxidermy duck in flight, on wooden wall mount, length 115 cm.
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Pair of giltwood wall brackets of stylised wheat sheaf design (2), height 43 cm.
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Set of four George IV rosewood dining chairs c. 1830 each chair with a top-rail carved with scrolling acanthus leaves, central splat carved with leaves, unupholstered drop seat, raised on two turned front legs and two saber back legs (4), height 85 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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With a blue, red and white 'Wolf's Mouth' border motif surrounding cross designs in red, orange, blue, and brown, together with a geometric kilim rug with all-over geometric designs in shades of red, orange, blue and brown (2), 171 x 120 cm; 180 x 122 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Jacob & Josef Kohn (Austria) bentwood and rattan bench, c. 1890 together with a pair of bentwood and rattan side chairs by J & J Kohn (3), height 98 cm, width 126 cm, depth 46 cm, (bench); height 92 cm, (chairs). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Gustavian style grey painted chest-of-drawers with four long drawers, sides with carved geometric designs, raised on tapered legs, height 125 cm, width 120 cm, depth 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Bone, mother-of-pearl inlay and ebonised side table 20th century hexagonal top, decorated with geometric motifs. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Two velvet boudoir chairs sage and midnight blue velvet upholstery, button backs, on saber legs (2), height 75 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Pair of Hollywood Regency mirrored bedside tables mirror tops and sides, each with two long drawers, one side missing mirrored panel and one drawer cracked (A/F) (2), height 59 cm, width 65 cm, depth 42 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Paul Bruce (Australian) shell mirror, 20th century of rectangular form with applied shells, 105 x 85 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Zebra print Cowhide rug printed with zebra pattern, approx. 230 x 240 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Bone inlay and ebonised chest of drawers 20th century all over geometric design, with three long drawers, height 94 cm, width 101 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Moroccan copper pendant light of ovoid form with intricate reticulated design, height 48 cm, diameter 54 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Victorian Coalbrookdale outdoor suite late 19th century fern pattern, black painted cast iron with wooden slats, comprising a bench and a pair of armchairs (3), height 86 cm, width 150 cm, depth 60 cm, (bench); height 91 cm, (chair). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Wire plant stand c. 1900 painted green, height 95 cm, width 106 cm.
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Cast iron cricket bench early 20th century painted teal, with foldable foot rest and wheels on one side, height 107 cm, width 154 cm, depth 57 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Grey painted wood ladder with 7 rungs, foldable (A/F), height 174 cm, width 50 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Mathieu Challieres (French) pair of bird cage pendant lights, 'La Voliere' collection each of cylindrical form with multicoulour birds (2), diameter 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Renzo Frau (Italian, b. 1881) Chester leather two seater sofa, designed 1912 manufactured by Poltrona Frau, pale blue leather upholstery, retains manufacturer's label, height 67 cm, width 160 cm, depth 95 cm. Provenance: cult design, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Persian knot runner 20th century custom made, wool and bamboo silk, in shades of blue, 120 x 607 cm. Provenance: The rug Establishment, Sydney, May 2021.
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French burr wood and parcel-gilt wall mirror early 20th century of rectangular shape, 110 x 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Pair of maple Art Deco armchairs each with a folding back, and a caned seat (2), height 79 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Pair of Biedermeier birch and ebonised armchairs early 20th century together with a circular side table (3), height 90 cm, (chairs); height 65 cm, diameter 75 cm, (table). Provenance: GamLa Lam, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Biedermeier birch and ebonised sofa early 20th century arched back above fan shaped arms decorated with ebonised papyrus flowers, on cabriole legs, height 93 cm, width 226 cm, depth 71 cm. Provenance: GamLa Lam, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney.
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French Art Deco dining table c. 1930 ebonised parquetry top, above a sculptural base with chromed metal accents, with one extension leaf, top (A/F), together with ten ebonised tub chairs (11), height 78 cm, width 234 cm, depth 109 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Pair of Art Deco style mahogany tub armchairs 20th century the fluted legs with gilt accents, Warwick leopard print and black upholstery (2), height 87 cm.
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Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt commode 20th century all over gilt decoration of pagodas in landscape, having two drawers and a pair of doors below, on stylised cabriole legs, height 90 cm, width 130 cm, depth 51 cm.
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After Maison Jansen pair of parcel-gilt and stained wood side tables, 20th century each with a square top and single shelf, square tapering legs (2), height 63 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm.
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Baroque revival giltwood armchair profusely carved with scrolls and leaves, red Damask upholstery, height 147 cm, width. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Boulle marquetry ebonised centre table late 19th century the serpentine white marble top above a frieze finely chiselled with scrolls and foliage, raised on four cabriole legs mounted with espagnolette busts, height 76 cm, width 148 cm, depth 95.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Ebonised and parcel-gilt curule stool early 20th century with cream damask upholstered seat, height 56 cm, width 69 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Ebonised wall mirror rectangular moulded frame, 111 x 80 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Napoleon III ebonised and boulle work sideboard second half of 19th century the black marble top above two scarlet tortoiseshell and brass inlaid boulle work panel doors, enclosing a shelf interior, flanked by Espagnolette gilt metal mounts and further masks to the sides, on a shaped plinth base, height 111 cm, width 145 cm, depth 43 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Italian ormolu, bronze and malachite centre table early 20th century the circular malachite top surrounded by a gadroon border and supported by three sphinx monopodia above a bronze base, height 80 cm, diameter 100 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Gothic revival walnut armchair early 20th century finely carved with scrolls and leaves, red wool upholstery with black geometric motifs, height 135 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Belle Epoque mahogany and marquetry semainier early 20th century the serpentine marble top above seven drawers with ormolu handles, front and sides inlaid with floral motifs, height 164 cm, width 90 cm, depth 47 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Two Victorian burr walnut canterbury whatnots c. 1860 one with mirrored back, each shaped demi-lune top, with carved and turned supports, with shaped pierced dividers, on castors (2), height 123 cm; 94 cm.
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Louis XV style walnut and parcel-gilt pedestal c. 1900 square rouge marble top with garlands of flowers below, the fluted column with giltwood accents, raised on a square base finally carved with acanthus leaves, height 110 cm, width 30 cm, depth 30 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Louis XVI style mahogany side table early 20th century with a circular green marble top, above four cabriole legs with sabot, height 75 cm, diameter 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Persian Nain rug 20th century silk, all-over floral and arabesques design in shades of blue, maroon and beige and against a cream ground, 218 x 310 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Two Louis XVI style mahogany and parquetry side tables early 20th century ormolu mounted, raised on cabriole legs, one with a single drawer, the other with five drawers (2), height 75 cm, width 38 cm, depth 38 cm; height 75 cm, width 32 cm, depth 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Louis XVI style mahogany semainier early 20th century with string inlay, featuring seven drawers, raised on cabriole legs, height 119 cm, width 45 cm, depth 35 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Regency style black lacquer and parcel-gilt armchair with gilt accents, back rail painted with a musical trophy, the frame with floral decoration, needlework seat, height 88 cm.
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