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Traditional Furniture, Silver and Asian Arts Including Regency Furniture from the Collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:160
Sale Title:Traditional Furniture, Silver and Asian Arts Including Regency Furniture from the Collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar MichelmoreLots with images:159
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:111
Date:1-Dec-2021
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French Ormulu, rosewood and marquetry portico clock, 19th century, escapement movement striking on bell, the silvered dial face with Roman numerals surrounded by a gilt shell pattern, the pendulum decorated with a male mask and shells, with key, height 51 cm width 27 cm depth 16 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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George III Sheraton style mahogany and marquetry sideboard, c. 1790, the shaped rectangular top decorated with feather wood banding and floral inlay, above a central drawer flanked by two deep drawers with brass pulls, raised on tapered legs with spade feet, height 90 cm width 122 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency Drop-side Pembroke table, 19th century, the square top with ebony string inlay, above a drawer with two turned pulls and a faux drawer, raised on paw sabots and casters, height 71 cm width 91 cm depth 54 cm folded 105 cm (unfolded). Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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William IV rosewood and mahogany fire screen, early 19th century, of shield shape, embroidered with a range of flowers, mounted on a carved column with a circular base on three feet, height 145 cm width 45 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency mahogany and cane armchair, c. 1830, caned rectangular curved back, seat and side panels, on turned legs with floral detailing above castors, mustard velvet loose cushions and padded arms, height 109 cm width 65 cm depth 85 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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William IV mahogany plant stand, early 19th century, with carved and fluted columns, terminating in an urn-shaped base decorated with garlands, raised on a tripod base carved with scrolls and flowers and claw and ball feet, height 147 cm width 55 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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French ebony, marquetry and ormolu mounted portico clock, 19th century, the circular ormolu dial with Roman numerals contained within a portico with a rectangular pediment decorated with marquetry and string inlay, supported by four Doric columns atop a rectangular base with carved detailing and marquetry, pendulum (A/F), height 49 cm width 27 cm depth 17 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency breakfront mahogany bookcase, c. 1820, the breakfront cornice above four glazed doors flanked by fluted columns, with two long drawers below, above four cross-hatch glazed doors enclosing shelves, and further flanked by turned and carved columns, raised on a plinth base (A/F), height 176 cm width 187 cm depth 39 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency mahogany and brass inlaid sofa, c. 1830, with shaped back and scrolled arms decorated with brass inlay in floral and vine motifs, the apron inlaid with brass flowers and scrolls, upholstered in cream velvet with a floral pattern, raised on tapered fluted legs terminating on brass casters, height 84 cm width 231 cm depth 75 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency mahogany teapoy, first half of the 19th century, of sarcophagus form, the hinged lid decorated with ebony inlay in a Grecian pattern, opening to a fitted interior with two pressed glass mixing bowls, above a central turn support and four side supports, raised on cabriole legs brass lion paws on castors, lock stamped 'Chubb's patent London' serial number 239677, height 78 cm width 63 cm depth 36 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency mahogany and parcel-gilt footstool, c. 1820, of scroll shape, with a gilded metal rim, upholstered in red and grey fabric, on bun feet, height 28 cm width 44 cm depth 31 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of William IV mahogany pedestals, c. 1830, each with a circular recessed top, above a turned and carved column, on a circular base decorated with stylised shells and swags (2), height 100 cm width 38 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency mahogany breakfront sideboard, c. 1820, the shaped top with ebony string inlay, above a two drawer frieze, one with felt lining for silverware, raised on six turned legs with prominent claw and paw feet, height 91 cm width 200 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Three piece mahogany Chippendale style suite, 19th century, comprising a settee with a shaped back and carved rosettes alongside floral detailing, on cabriole legs carved with acanthus leaves ending in claw and ball feet, upholstered with yellow floral damask, together with two matching open armchairs (3), height 97 cm width 73 cm depth 73 cm (settee); height 97 cm width 73 cm depth 70 cm (chairs). Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Monumental Regency Mausoleum form mahogany plate warmer, c. 1820, the architectural top over a single panel door flanked by two carved lion columns, the interior lined with tin for insulation, raised on a rectangular plinth base, later lock stamped 'Chubb's patent London' serial number '1593981', height 105 cm width 93 cm depth 57 cm. Provenance: Dick Turpin, Winchester, UK, Ex collection of Norman Wheeler, Christies, the collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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George III Adam style mahogany and parcel-gilt regulator longcase clock, by Brockbanks, London, c. 1790, Westminster quarter hour chimes striking on eleven bells, the drum shaped hood surmounted by a bronze male figure, and enclosing a circular dial with Roman numerals, signed 'Brockbanks, Londres', above a pierced gilt brass sound fret, the breakfront trunk with a panelled door and carved with a Doric column, on plinth base, key and pendulum, height 250 cm. Provenance: bill Bradshaw Antiques, Sydney, c.…
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Victorian mahogany dumbwaiter, 19th century, the top shelf above two turned and carved supports, with two panelled cupboard doors below, raised on castors, height 124 cm width 128 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency double sided mahogany open bookcase, early 19th century, with four open shelves on either side, decorated with applied roundels above turned legs on casters (A/F), height 150 cm width 108 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of William IV mahogany side tables, early 19th century, with circular black marble tops, raised on carved and turned columns atop a circular base with three lion paw feet, one marble top (A/F) (2), height 67 cm width 47 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Victorian burr walnut centre table, 19th century, circular top above a tripod base carved with scrolls and flowers on castors, height 90 cm width 130 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Four Regency mahogany dining chairs, first half of the 19th century, with horizontal shaped back splats displaying a stylised floral roundel, raised on fluted tapering legs at the front and sabre legs behind, mustard velvet upholstered seats (A/F), height 84 cm width 48 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of green marble pedestals, late 19th century/Early 20th century, with Corinthian capitals (2), height 100 cm width 30 cm depth 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Humphrey Hopper (English, 1765-1844), pair of bronzed plaster figural torcheres, c. 1806, featuring a classical female figure of ebonised plaster with a wreath of grapes and leaves, holding up an electrified lamp emerging from a handful of grapes, inscribed 'Dec (?) 1806 H Hopper London', (A/F) restored (2), height 98 cm width 30 cm depth 36 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of Italian giltwood gueridons, 19th century, each with a circular variegated rouge marble top, decorated with rosettes and acanthus leaves, one restored marble top (A/F) (2), height 91 cm width 37 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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French Aesthetic movement gilt and silvered brass mantel clock, by Achille brocot, pairs, c. 1880, eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement, the pagoda shape case with Japonisme style decoration of geisha, the sides with floral sprays and birds, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, backplate stamped 'Ab' and numbered, key and pendulum, height 49 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Humphrey Hopper (English, 1765-1844), bronzed plaster figural two-light candelabrum, c. 1809, depicting Psyche with butterfly wings holding a vase, with two ormolu branches with crystal drops, inscribed 'Apr 10 1809 H Hopper London', (A/F), height 47 cm width 32 cm depth 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Victorian coromandel wood travelling toiletry box, c. 1850, the brass bounded box with velvet lining and fitted interior, containing crystal bottles topped with sterling silver marked Francis Douglas, London, 1851, alongside a range of accessories including a sterling silver shaving brush, razors with ivory handles and nail care items with mother of pearl, missing original scissors and nail file, height 19 cm width 31 cm depth 22 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Bronze and ormolu two light argand lamp, late 19th century, the central stem with flame finial and cut-crystal drops, with two scrolled arms with frosted glass shades, on a square plinth base, height 47 cm width 36 cm depth 12 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Regency bronze and ormolu mantel clock, attributed to Weeks of Coventry Street, London, c. 1810, 8-day movement striking on bell, deadbeat escapement with outside count-wheel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed, the clock drum supported on the wings of an eagle amongst clouds, on a splayed plinth decorated with mythical scene of Europa and the bull, flanked by two griffins, the sides mounted with Apollo masks and dolphins amid foliate scrolls, with glass dome, height 37 cm (46 cm with glass…
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Victorian coromandel wood tea caddy, c. 1860, of sarcophagus form, interior fitted with two lined canisters, raised on four bun feet, with Bramah lock, height 22 cm width 37 cm depth 21 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Regency mahogany and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1830, rectangular with marquetry and ebony string inlay on all sides and in the interior, with ivory keyhole, containing two removable canisters, height 12 cm width 18 cm depth 12 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Georgian oval satinwood and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1790, decorated with wreath, bow and arrow, the lid with a brass pulls and floral marquetry, with key, height 12 cm width 15 cm depth 9 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques Sydney, the collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Georgian oval satinwood and marquetry tea caddy, c. 1790, crossbanded with Brazilian rosewood, decorated with foliate design in harewood marquetry, with key and sterling silver tea spoon mark of George knight, London, 1821 (2), height 13 cm width 15 cm depth 8 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques Sydney, the collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Victorian sarcophagus shaped mahogany tea caddy, c. 1860, with string inlay, an ivory keyhole and brass lion handles, raised on brass eagle claw and ball feet, containing two lidded compartments with ivory pulls, with ivory handled sterling silver tea spoon, mark of Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham, 1806 (2), height 17 cm width 19 cm depth 13 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Two Victorian writing boxes, mid 19th century, one of flame mahogany with marquetry and a central medallion portraying a bowl of fruit, with key, one of burr wood with brass mounts, lined with purple fabric (2), height 9 cm width 33 cm depth 21 cm; height 10 cm width 31 cm depth 24 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Two Georgian mahogany knife boxes, 19th century, each with a shaped serpentine front and a hinged slanted lid, one with inlaid medallion and string inlay which was later converted to a filing case (2), height 38 cm width 22 cm depth 28 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese cloisonne rouleau vases, Qing Dynasty, early 20th century, with red floral decoration against a black ground, blue interior, on wooden stands (2), height 35 cm width 15 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XVI style marble and ormolu cassolettes, 19th century, the urn shaped breche d'Alep marble bodies applied with two masks and garlands of roses, topped with an acorn final, on a circular base with applied gilt metal, above four feet, (A/F) damage to feet (2), height 53 cm width 22 cm depth 16 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Louis XV style bronze and breche d'Alep marble mantle clock, by AD Mougin, 19th century, escapement movement striking on a bell, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the clock drum supported by a marble column alongside cupid and his arrows, on a quatrefoil shaped marble base, with key and pendulum, height 59 cm width 36 cm depth 20 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Spode, porcelain tea and coffee service, cabbage rose pattern, hand painted with pink roses and gilded flowers, comprising of a teapot, one bowl, two cake plates, one sugar bowl, twelve tea cups, six coffee cups and eighteen saucers, with Spode marks (41), approx. Height 13 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of Victorian Pate-sur-Pate ruby glass vases, 19th century, decorated with an image of flowers and foliage with butterflies on one side, and a smaller spray of flowers with butterfly on the other, (A/F) some chips to one rim (2), height 28 cm width 18 cm depth 12 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Louis XVI style ormolu and porcelain mounted mantel clock, 19th century, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals signed 'Miroy Freres Brevetes, prize medal 1851', surmounted by a putti and a goat frolicking, mounted with Sevres style porcelain panels of floral garlands, height 44 cm width 27 cm depth 13 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Two bronze argand lamps in the form of ancient Rhytons, 19th century, the mouth of the horn surmounted by lotus leaf decoration, tapering to a dolphin's head from which the fuel tube and burner are attached, one raised on a circular base and one on a rectangular base, both depicting shells, leaves and reeds, (A/F) (2), height 24 cm width 28 cm depth 16 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Edwardian travelling toiletry case, c. 1900, leather suitcase with initials 'J.A.M.' lined with green material, containing five cut pressed glass bottles with sterling silver lids, two hair brushes and two clothes brushes with sterling silver mounts, a mirror, a leather writing case, a button hook and shoe horn with sterling silver mounts, and four accessories with mother of pearl mounts, all silver with marks of various silversmiths and engraved and chased with flowers and scrolls, height 21 cm width 57…
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Pair of Louis XV style giltwood fauteuils, early 19th century, each with rocaille-carved frame, padded back, arms, and sprung seat upholstered in Aubusson-style tapestry depicting courting couples and pastoral vignettes within flowering borders, on tapering fluted legs (2), height 111 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XV style kingwood, marquetry and ormolu mounted bombe commode, 19th century, with variegated rouge marble top, above two short and two long drawers, with ormolu handles and escutcheons, raisedon saber legs, height 100 cm width 124 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: Richard J. Wiche Antiques and Decor, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XV style kingwood, marquetry and ormolu mounted bureau plat, 19th century, the cartouche shape top with tooled leather writing surface, above a conforming frieze fitted with three drawers, writing slide to side, on cabriole legs with ormolu knees, height 75 cm width 120 cm depth 67 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Regency Adam style giltwood mirrors, early 20th century, each with a rectangular moulded frame surmounted by an urn flanked by scrolling leaves and garlands (2), 120 x 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood armchairs, each with a balloon back, cresting carved with floral garlands, covered in blue upholstery with a scrolling leaf pattern, on fluted tapered legs (2), height 97 cm width 64 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XV provincial cherrywood table Ambulante, c. 1770, the shaped rectangular top above a pull-out writing slide and three small drawers inlaid with diamond stringing, the right side with a small fitted drawer, on slender cabriole legs, height 70 cm width 42 cm depth 29 cm. Provenance: Andre & Cecile Fink, Bonhams, 2010. Private Collection, Sydney
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Mahogany, satinwood, inlay and ormolu mounted bureau plat, Edwards & Roberts, London, late 19th century, the serpentine top with leather inset surface, above a long drawer with ormolu female mask mount, raised on cabriole legs with lion mask knees, drawer retains cabinet maker's stamp, height 77 cm width 155 cm depth 85 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Two Louis XVI style giltwood wing back bergeres, 19th century, floral upholstery, beaded foliate-carved frames with floral back crests, raised on tapering stop-fluted legs (2), height 122 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XVI style marquetry bouillotte table, 19th century, the circular breche d'Alep top with pierced brass gallery surround, above two frieze drawers and two candle slides, on tapering legs, height 75 cm diameter 80 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Louis XV provincial bombe walnut commode, 18th century, the parquetry top above two short and two long drawers, with rocaille ormolu escutcheons and handles, raised on scrolled feet, height 86 cm width 132 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Baron Edson Antiques, Sydney, c. 1983, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Set of eight Louis XV style walnut dining chairs, 19th century/Early 20th century, cartouche shaped backs, with cane seats and backs, raised on cabriole legs (8), height 96 cm. Provenance: Brian Moore Antiques, c. 1991, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XV walnut fauteuils, second half of the 18th century, carved crest and seat rails, on cabriole legs, padded back, seat and armrest upholstered in two tone pale yellow floral fabric (2), height 93 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Louis XV marquetry fall front desk, second half of the 18th century, the upper part with three short drawers above a fall front inlaid with a bouquet of flowers to the centre, and enclosing a fitted interior, with one long and two short drawers below, raised on simulated flutes tapering legs, fall front hinge (A/F), height 115 cm width 114 cm depth 58 cm. Provenance: Lesley Walford interiors, Sydney, c. 1979, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Louis XVI kingwood, rosewood and tulipwood marquetry commode, c. 1780, with grey marble top above three short drawers and two long drawers with gilded brass handles, raised on spindle legs with simulated flutes, height 86 cm width 125 cm depth 59 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Louis XV style walnut fauteuil a la Reine, 19th century, carved crest and seat rails, on cabriole legs, padded back, seat and armrest upholstered in two tone pale yellow floral fabric, height 94 cm. Provenance: David Jones fine Art gallery, c. 1990, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Pair of Italian green painted and parcel-gilt Torchieres, 18th century, each carved with acanthus leaves, on a tripod base (2), height 145 cm (including. Candle). Provenance: David Jones fine Art gallery, Sydney, c. 1990, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Louis XVI style six-light bronze Dore chandelier, 19th century, with six foliate scrolled arms and central stem applied with fleur-de-lys, height 94 cm. Provenance: Robert Morrison Antiques, Sydney, c. 1989, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Louis XVI style bergere, 19th century, cream painted frame, with turmeric upholstery, raised on fluted tapering legs, height 100 cm. Provenance: Paul Kenny Antiques, Sydney, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Louis XV style black lacquer and ormolu mounted Chinoiserie bow front commode, 19th century, the breche violette marble top above two long drawers decorated with pagodas in landscape, on cabriole legs with gilded brass sabots, height 88 cm width 127 cm depth 58 cm. Provenance: Baron Edson Antiques, Sydney, c. 1983, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Queen Anne style Japanned red lacquer dressing table mirror, 19th century, the arched bevelled mirror over a case with a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior, with shaped drawer below, on bracket feet, height 96 cm width 46 cm depth 32 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, c. 1990, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Louis XV style giltwood console table, 19th century, with variegated rouge marble top, above a carved rocaille and shell base, height 83 cm width 66 cm depth 38 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Giltwood and Chinoiserie mirror, early 20th century, the black lacquered frame with gilt decoration of pagodas, butterflies and flowers, surmounted by crest with central shell flanked by two stylised dolphins, 163.5 x 61 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XVI style marquetry and walnut parquetry veneer serpentine vitrine, 19th century, geometric marquetry throughout, the single glazed door enclosing a lined interior with three shelves, the shaped sides with glass panels and gilded bronze mounts, raised on cabriole legs. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Napoleon III style boulle marquetry and ebonised side cabinet, 19th century, with a light grey variegated marble top, above a single panel door with brass and simulated tortoiseshell inlay enclosing one shelf, flanked by projecting angles with espagnolettes, atop a shaped plinth, height 107 cm width 100 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French Directoire mahogany and brass Bounded desk, 19th century, the rectangular top with black leather inset surface, above a long drawer flanked by two short drawers, raised on tapering legs, height 77 cm width 120 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French Directoire style mahogany vitrine, late 19th century, the white marble top within a gilded brass gallery surround, above a single glazed door flanked by fluted pilasters, the interior fitted with three glass shelves, mirrored back and glass sides, raised on tapering legs, height 142 cm width 80 cm depth 44 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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French silvered bronze Twin-light bouillotte lamp, c. 1920, with tole shade, on a circular dish foot, height 56 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Empire giltwood pier mirror, American, 19th century, the broken pediment with acorn motifs, above a rectangular mirror plate flanked by two carved columns, 104 x 58 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Maison Leger, Paris, French transitional kingwood, amaranth, rosewood and ormolu mounted bibliotheque, 19th century, the cornice with two concealed drawers above a pair of glazed doors flanked by two panelled cupboard doors embellished with Greek key motifs and bois-de-bout geometrical marquetry, on a plinth base, door engraved 'Maison Leger, 28 place des Vosges Paris', height 170 cm width 226 cm depth 47 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late John Schaeffer Ao. Private Collection, Sydney
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Australian double-ended cedar sofa, Tasmania, 19th century, comb shape back, over scrolled arms carved with acanthus leaves, raised on turned feet, patterned wool upholstery, height 97 cm width 224 cm depth 65 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria fish, Sydney
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Chinese rug, 20th century, wool, all-over geometric and floral designs in shades of pink, brown, beige and yellow, 200 x 400 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria fish, Sydney
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Ebonised mahogany easel, late 19th century, of strut form, the uprights with scrolled finials and anthemion cresting, the adjustable rest carved with scrolls, turned stretcher, height 182 cm width 42 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late John Schaeffer Ao. Private Collection, Sydney
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Fine George III burr walnut Chest-of-drawers, 18th century, the rectangular moulded top inlaid with satinwood, above two short drawers and three graduated drawers similarly decorated, raised on bracket feet, height 87 cm width 95 cm depth 56 cm. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Malvern, Vic., the Estate of a lady, Sydney
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George II mahogany Concertina-action serpentine card table, c. 1755, the angle eared hinged top enclosing a baize lined playing surface, on acanthus clasped, scroll carved cabriole legs, terminating in scroll feet, hinges stamped 'H. Tibats', height 73.5 cm width 82 cm depth 41 cm (82 x 82 cm open). Provenance: John Williams. Private Collection, Sydney
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Italian giltwood mirror, second half of the 18th century, in the rococo taste, the carved and moulded frame decorated with garlands, leaves and floral sprays, enclosing an arched mirror plate, 107 x 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Queen Anne oak gate-leg table, 18th century, the oval top with two drop leaves, carved sides, over turned legs joined by stretchers, height 77 cm width 136 cm depth 113 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Charles II oak writing table, late 17th century, the lift-top above a carved frieze, sides decorated with trellis flowers, raised on turned legs joined by stretchers, height 88 cm width 78.5 cm depth 47 cm. Provenance: Debenham Antiques, Suffolk, UK, 2011. Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian mahogany easel, late 19th century, with adjustable picture rest, on strut supports with turned finials and stretcher, height 187 cm width 71 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late John Schaeffer Ao. Private Collection, Sydney
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English refectory farmhouse oak table, 17th/18th century, the rectangular top above turned legs joined by stretchers, height 75 cm width 245 cm depth 91 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the rectangular trunk with a panelled front engraved with geometric motifs, on bracket feet, height 53 cm width 152 cm depth 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Continental fruitwood secretaire cabinet, late 17th century/ early 18th century, all-over engraved decoration of dragons, foliate and geometric designs, the upper part with a fall-front enclosing a leather writing surface and a fitted interior, above two long drawers, raised on bracket feet, height 119 cm width 84 cm depth 39 cm. Provenance: Hartley cook at Grafton Galleries, Double Bay, c. 1964, the Estate of Don and Victoria fish, Sydney
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Regency Masur birch teapoy, early 19th century, of square form with drawers to sides, enclosing a fitted interior with glass liners and two lidded tea caddies, raised on baluster column on triform base with scrolled feet, height 71 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Baccarat, Zenith crystal chandelier, c. 2000, 08L long model, bevelled diamond cut crystal, with eight branches, boxed, height 113 cm diameter 67 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian cast iron garden bench, Coalbrookdale foundry, second half 19th century, 'Horse Chestnut' pattern, painted black with later wooden slate seat, stamped 'Coalbrookdale' and numbered, with diamond patent marks, height 85 cm width 180 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Victorian cast iron garden chairs, Coalbrookdale foundry, second half 19th century, 'Oak and Ivy' pattern, painted white with later wooden slate seats, stamped 'C.B.Dale' and numbered, with diamond patent marks (2), height 98 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian cast iron garden bench, Coalbrookdale foundry, second half 19th century, 'Nasturtium' pattern, painted white with later wooden slate seat, stamped 'C.B.Dale' and numbered, with diamond patent marks, restored, height 100 cm width 186 cm depth 66 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlay altar table, with white marble inset top, above a shaped frieze inlaid with birds amongst blossoming branches, raised on strait square section legs, height 79 cm width 130 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria fish, Sydney
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Persian Nain rug, Iran, 20th century, silk, all-over arabesque motifs in shades of blue red and cream, 200 x 300 cm. Provenance: The Persian carpet gallery, 2001. Private Collection, Sydney
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Venetian grotto giltwood armchair, of open escalope form with radiating flutes over scrolling dolphin form arms, raised on tapering legs carved as water reed girded shells, height 91 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Venetian grotto giltwood side table, the circular top carved with escalope shells, raised on three seahorse form supports, with dolphin in the centre, height 67 cm diameter 59 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Christopher Spitzmiller, New York, pair of ridged single gourd table lamps, ceramic with aqua glaze, on 23k gold water gilt base, brass double socket cluster, retains manufacturer's labels (2), height 61 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Regency Chinoiserie black lacquer and parcel-gilt specimen cabinet, c. 1820, the two doors decorated with a fisherman by a lake, with ducks and flying birds, enclosing a fitted interior with drawers, raised on cabriole legs surmounted by Egyptian busts, height 109 cm width 39 cm depth 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Ebonised and boulle marquetry mantel clock, by Henry Marc, Paris, late 19th century, the rectangular case with brass and ivory boulle marquetry depicting fruits and flowers amongst scrolling leaves, the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, pendulum and key, height 30 cm width 22 cm depth 15 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria fish, Sydney
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After Jean Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843), bronze figure of Pheidippides of Marathon, early 20th century, cast by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry, the figure modelled in the manner of the Capitoline Dying Gaul, his cloak, shield and sword beneath him on the ground, his raised right hand clutching a laurel, signed 'Cortot' and 'F. Barbedienne Fondeur', height 25.5 cm length 27 cm. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, 2016. Private Collection, Sydney
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After Etienne Maurice Falconet (French, 1716-1791), bronze figure group of cupids fighting over a heart, late 19th century, signed 'Falconet', on a green marble base, height 50 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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French marble, ormolu and bronze globe clock, by Samuel Marti, Paris, late 19th century, the movement later, the case shaped as a globe with ormolu stars, the dial with Roman numerals, the whole supported by three putti standing on a white marble plinth, movement stamped 'Samuel Marti, Paris, Medaille d'or', with pendulum (A/F), height 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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