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The Interior Decorator — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

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Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:652
Sale Title:The Interior DecoratorLots with images:620
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:272
Date:30-Aug-2010
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A stylish ebonised oak desk and matching chair French, circa 1950, 80 x 1.4 x 79 cm
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An unusual art glass, chrome and brass console table French, circa 1965, 75 x 93 x 37.5 cm signed with a monogram
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A verre eglomise, parcel gilt and bronze mounted ladies dressing table French, circa 1940, 73 x 46 x 93 cm
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A fine quality mirrored and verre eglomise bar Tugas cocktail cabinet French, 100 x 156 x 42 cm
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An unusual painted and decorated bronze mounted metal and glass dressing table French, circa 1950, 150 x 80 x 50 cm with oval mirror
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A pair of neo-classical parcel gilt iron white marble topped consoles French, circa 1900
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A Ballets Russes style costume circa 1920, 103 x 82 cm, in glass cabinet. Provenance: Sourced form Adelaide, where the Ballet Russe performed in the 1920's
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A pair of chrome table lamps French, circa 1960, Height (with shade)-57 cm
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A French ruby and frosted cameo glass vase height-24 cm Diameter 14 cm
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Derwent Lees, reclining nude, watercolour, signed Lees lower left 24 x 35 cm
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A finely carved and ebonised floor lamp French, circa 1925, carved with geometrical roses. 56 cm high
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A Japanese lacquer nagamochi Early 19th century 73 x 164 x 68 cm with gold family marks (mon)
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An impressive parquetry and black glass topped D end library or boardroom table French, circa 1930, 80 x 300 x 120 cm
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A very finely glazed Royal Doulton flambe vase English, circa 1960, printed marks
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A stylish gilt-bronze mounted curved knee-hole desk French, circa 1940, 79.5 x 175 x 78 cm
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An exceptional Japonaise Art Nouveau gilt bronze, glass and walnut elevated corner cabinet French, 190 x 60 x 35 cm
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A large Daum cognac coloured fluted glass vase French, circa 1930, signed Daum Nancy, France and Cross of Lorraine 23 cm high
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A Daum clear glass vase French, circa 1930, signed Daum, Nancy, with the cross of Lorraine 24.5 cm high
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An unusual ebonised library chair French, circa 1940, 68 cm high
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An unusual oak extension dining table, French, circa 1940, 74 x 168 x 87 cm
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A French Art Deco wrought iron wall mirror, circa 1930, 75 x 57 cm Decorated with roses and leaves
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A large and stylish brass and iron Marelli Fan Italian, circa 1940, 53 cm high
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A set of six elegant ostrich pattern leatherette covered oak dining chairs French, circa 1940
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A Japanese pottery tea jar (chaire) Meiji period, 1868, /1912, with wood cover, 6 firing marks on the foot 14.5 cm high
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A set of twelve coloured glass knife rests French, circa 1940, each 10.4 cm long
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A fine brown oil spot glazed ovoid baluster jar and cover Japanese, circa 1920, 27 cm high
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A stylish set of eight ebonised red leather chairs French, 90 x 40 cm with silver plated feet and upholstered in original cherry red leather
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A French ruby and frosted cameo glass vase with geometric design height-24 cm Diameter 14 cm
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A superb Louis XV walnut bombe shaped armoire with outstanding original steel metalwork French, 18th century 270 x 185 x 165 cm
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A Steinway grand piano, German early 20th century Serial no: 1532, 13. Length 180 cm, the serial number stands for a grand piano model O-180 in walnut finish. Provenance: This instrument was originally shipped to London on June 15, 1912, the piano was brought to Australia by Richard Wilson who resided in Balmain, Sydney for his wife, the current vendor bought it from the sale of his estate
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A rare pair of Regency bronze and gilt bronze table candelabra in the manner of Thomas Hope English, circa 1815. Height 28 cm
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An appealing George III painted chest of drawers English, circa 1770, 81 x 81 x 48.5 cm
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A Spanish oak stretcher table 18th century 73 x 76 x 190 cm
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A rare and finely carved walnut coffer Italian, circa 16th/17th century 60 x 136 x 50 cm
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A Louis XVI walnut tabouret stool French, early 19th century 43 x 114 x 44 cm
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A rare pottery figure of a pug German early 19th century 24 cm high
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A gilt bronze mounted Italian fruitwood commode 83 x 43 x 103 cm
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A fine Aubusson tapestry carpet, French, early 19th century 468 x 416 cm woven with a central floret surrounded florets on a faun ground, and within a red and brown-banded border. 468 cm x 416 cm
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An Indo-Persian Image of Polo Players gouache on paper 20 x 8.5 cm 20 x 8.5 cm approximately (image size)
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A finely carved ivory Anglo-Indian paper knife circa 1900, 32 cm long
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A lacquer writer's case Indian, 19th century 5 x 26.5 cm
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A Chinese carved red and natural ivory chess set. 19th century with two games beakers
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An Indian stone Nagini head Pala, 10th century 22 cm
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A Tibetan repousse silver and gilt lidded bowl holder 18th century 10 x 12 cm
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A Nepalese carved & polychrome wood figure of Indra & consort 13th/15th century 43 cm high
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Two rock crystal earrings 2nd BCE, one smaller & restored, Ban Chieng, Thailand. 5 & 3.5 cm; with Shell earring, diameter. 6.5 cm
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze crown leaf or finial circa 16th century Set with turquoises 13 cm long
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A rare Tibetan rock crystal kapala (skull cup) 18th century 10 x 5 cm
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A rare small Tibetan carved soapstone stele of a seated Buddha 14th-17th century 8 cm
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A Burmese gilt, red and black lacquer sutre book together with a Tibetan carved wood printing block circa 18/19th century 67 x 18 cm
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An Indian miniature of a noble lady beside a tree 18th/19th century 24 x 18 cm
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A pair of Syrian carved olive wood and shell inlaid folding chairs circa 1880, 103 x 33 cm Approx 103 cm high, seats 33 cm wide
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An Anglo Indian solid ebony writing case circa 1840, 43 x 24 x 14 cm, deeply carved with flowers and leaves
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An Indian Figure of a Goddess 17/18th century seated on a square base holding a large seven wick oil lamp
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An unusual Isnik oil jar 16/17th century 27 cm high
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A pair of Anglo Indian ebony and ivory elephant bookends India, mid 19th century 16 cm high
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A Himalayan terracotta figure of a crowned Goddess seated before a flaming mandorla metal base 32 cm high
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A Tibetan silver teapot, with finely worked ritual design 19th century
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A Moroccan shell inlaid occasional table 53 x 43 x 43 cm
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A Chinese sancai-glazed white pottery camel Tang Dynasty, 618-906, standing on a flat base, perspex stand
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A Chinese bronze seal box with silver-inlaid design of a Buddhist lion 17th/18th century 7.5 cm diameter Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A Chinese polychrome wood altar figure, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, mounted on a chased gilt-bronze stand 14th/16th century 22 cm high; figure 17 cm Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's, Christie's London, before 1995
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A good Japanese bronze flower vase, cast with three fish 19th/20th century signed 26 cm high Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A small standing bronze figure circa 17th century 9 cm high Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A patinated Japanese bronze vase, Taisho period 1913, -1926 signed. Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A Japanese hanging bronze flower vase, Edo period 1603, -186821 x 23.5 cm Well patinated, with dragon-form swing handle Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A Canton enamel small box and cover 5.5 cm diameter Qianlong mark in blue enamel and possibly of the period Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A mother-of-pearl inlaid hardwood stand 19th century 43 cm -16.5 cm Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A large Japanese Imari charger Meiji period, (1868-1912). Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A Japanese Woodblock Meiji Period, (1868-1912)Depicting the Sino-Japanese war, framed and glazed Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A Japanese Woodblock Meiji Period, (1868-1912)Depicting the Sino-Japanese war, framed and glazed Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A Japanese Woodblock Meiji Period, (1868-1912)Depicting the Sino-Japanese war, framed and glazed Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A good export famille rose porcelain coffee pot and stand Qianlong, 1736, - 1795, Decorated in iron-red, enamels and gilt Pot 22 cm Tray diameter 20.5 cm Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A Chinese celadon jade weight Probably early 20th century 11 cm long Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A Longxuan celadon bowl Southern song/Yuan Dynasty, 13th/14th century incised with lotus, probably Fujian province 17.8 cm. Diameter Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A good Thai market Bencharong bowl Early 19th century Very well decorated in overglaze enamels 14.5 cm diameter Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A pair of blue and white Chinese warming plates early 19th century 27 cm. Diameter Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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Two Chinese blue and white dishes, each one marked 18-19th century 20.7 x 20.4 cm Fujian Provence. Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A good Dehua tripod censer 17th century 11.7 cm diameter with unctuous ivory glaze and impressed motif
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A celadon foliate-rimmed plate with moulded decoration Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century 23.6 cm. Diameter Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A blue and white aubergine-glazed brush-washer 18/19th century 17 cm diameter Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's, to 1990's
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A pair of Chinese four-tier display shelves 19th century 196 x 110 x 50 cm
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A Chinese carved Huali altar table 82 x 115 x 55 cm
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A Satsuma plaque decorated with cockerel and chicks in gilt and enamels circa 1930, signed 25 cm diameter
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A pair of carved jade covered vases, with three ring mask handles on wooden stands early 20th century 20 cm high
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An Imperial yellow saucer dish Tongzhi mark and period, covered with a good even glaze
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A 'famille rose' turquoise ground peony bowl Qinalong mark 19 cm diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne 28 May 2008
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A red flambe glazed ovoid vase and another of slender tapered cylindrical form 18/19th century Reduced 53 cm & 65 cm high
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A fine quality black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlay 31 x 23 x 6 cm
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A Chinese famille-rose tankard late 18th/early 19th century 15 cm high
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An export rectangular platter Qianlong, circa 1780, 35 x 27 cm Decorated with deer in a landscape Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne 2005
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A large spinach jade dragon belt hook Qing Dynasty 12 cm
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An amethyst snuff bottle 19th century Carved with lotus flowers and leaves
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A well-carved bamboo brush pot Qing Dynasty, 19th century Carved with figures and calligraphy. 10 cm high
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A good carved boxwood netsuke of an elderly male entertainer 18/19th century. Height 10.5 cm
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A good ivory netsuke of a man cleaning a Noh mask signed 5 cm high
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A well carved ivory netsuke of a man with a child 6.5 cm high
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A Chinese Hanging Calligraphy scroll with archaic characters 21 cm & 18 cm
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Two jade-handled painting brushes lengths, 21 cm & 18 cm
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A Chinese embroidered silk wall hanging 19th century 125 x 125 cm
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