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The Connoisseur's Collection — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:550
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's CollectionLots with images:329
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:376
Date:30-Oct-2007
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A Fine Early Australian Cedar Double Pedestal Sideboard, Circa 1840 designed in the manner of Thomas Sheraton, the simple rectangular top over a central drawer in fiddleback cedar and flanked by similar smaller drawers with replacement brass ring drop handles, the pedestals each with a small panel door cupboard, the drawers and doors all with borders of fine nulling, supported on ring turned legs property of the Multiplex group Rustic Charm 'Colonial Rarities' Exhibition and sale March 1987 168 cm wide, 57…
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An Australian Colonial chair, property of the Multiplex group
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Joseph Sly colonial cedar chiffonier with a carved classically inspired backboard incorporating stylised foliage and scrolling, a single shelf, turned column supports, two rounded front drawers, a pair of panel doors, four turned feet and an impressed stamp 'J. Sly', twice to the rear. Originally the property of descendants of Joseph Sly
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A Stoneware Pot and Cover Together With A Goblet By David and Hermia Boyd the pot and cover decorated with a dark green and brown mottled glaze, the finial with a charming little angle perched on top, a goblet with a green and grey mottled glaze supported on elongated strap motif stem on circular base signed 26 cm and 14 cm high respectively
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The Sir Henry Parkes Copper Goblet bearing the inscription 'Specimen from Great Coobar Copper Mine presented to Sir Henry Parkes G.C.M.G August 1888' Purchased from the wife of the great grand son of Sir Henry Parkes, the latter was on the board of the mine. 15.5 cm high
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Australia VS West Indies, 4th Test At the Mcg, December 1951 and New South Wales V Victoria Sheffield Shield Match, 1951 three 16 mm kodascope reels of colour film of the two 1951 matches, each inscrbed to the cover, the Australia V West Indies film 9 minutes, the two New South Wales V Victoria 4 and 3 minutes respectively this is believed to be the only known colour footage of the players of this era, which includes the famous last wicket stand between Doug Ring and Bill Johnston where they made 35 runs…
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An Illuminated Address to Ambrose Kyte, 1862 (Address to Ambrose Kyte, Est. M.P, from the Victorian Exploiring Committee Presented to Ambrose Kyte, 1862 The opening chapter of Burke and Wills: from Melbourne to Myth, Tim Bonyhady's definitive cultural history of the Victorian Exploration Commmittee Expedition of 1861 is entitled 'An Irishman's Money.'1
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Cedar games box with a hinged rectangular lid, fine stringing throughout, a central oval recesses to the top and front encasing two coloured photographs of gentleman in formal attire, and an arrangement of compartments and a drawer inside
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Pair of early miniatures, each depicting a gentleman and a lady in formal dress, and mounted in cedar frames
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A Black Wood and Cedar Table With Lyre-Shaped Sides, Circa 1840 the squared shape top above a cushioned front drawer, opening to reveal compartments (fitted at a later date), the lyre shaped sides carved from a solid piece of cedar, supported on shaped feet. purchased from York Antiques in Launceston Reference: 'A Guide to Collecting Australiana' 1978, Fig 19. 47 cm wide, 68 cm high
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A Regency Cedar Chair With Reeded Legs the tablet back, with central lotus motif back support, above a cane seat and elegant tapered reeded legs
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An Australian Cedar Carver Chair, Circa 1830 the lotus motif on the splat, shaped arm rests above cane seat and simple restrained legs purchased from 71 Antiques, Devonport
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A Cedar Beaded Tray, Circa 1860 and A Cedar Framed Needlework Picture, 19th century the oval shaped tray with two handles and original decorative beadwork interior 33 cm by 35 cm
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Na´ve needlework picture on silk of the Australian coat of arms
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A Rare Australian Cedar Dwarf Book Case, Circa 1840 of good patination shaped sides with graduated shelves and two drawers at the base Hildern, Newtown Hobart (latterly Rectory of St James Church) 103 cm high, 99 cm wide
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Cedar carver chair from Tasmania, with an elaborately carved back rail, a sunburst motif and incorporating elements of the restrained style of Thomas Hope, ring turned legs and a drop in seat
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A needlework sampler (of Colonial interest), dated 1824 wrought by Caroline Ward, August 17, 1824. The initials of her parents and five siblings are worked into the sampler, from Mrs Joan Siberry, St Georges Antiques, Hobart, 1973
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A Folk Art Hinged Box, Early 20th Century the chip carved kauri wood box depicting various little animals including emus and dogs 28 cm wide, 15 cm high
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A Rare Australian Eucalypt Food Cupboard, Circa 1829 the carcase and doors are of mortice and tenon construction, the doors with hand cut eucalypt straps (latticed), opening to reveal original iron meat hooks and an arrangement of shelves, the lower section of similar construction Prospect Villa (originally called Acacia Cottage), Hamilton,Tasmania was built for James Triffett circa 1824. this cupboard and its companion piece (now in the collection of the National Museum in Canberra) were built into a…
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A Huon Pine 'Koala' Panel Attributed to Norman Lindsay, Circa 1910 depicting a charming little koala perched on a gum branch, being berated by a kookaburra on a lower branch, framed by branches and foliage 35 cm wide, 38 cm high
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John Gould (1804-1881) 'Phascolartos Cinereus' lithograph from 'The Mammals of Australia', 1845-1863
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The 'Maldon' chair, a eucalypt wainscote style chair reminiscent of the oak chairs of 17th century England. This iconic chair has featured in a number of Australian films 'Ned Kelly', 'Man from Snowy river', and 'Eureka Stockade'
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A matching rustic table and chair, late 19th century the matching chair with spindle twig back and planked seat, together with a planked tabletop above a spindle twig frieze Biloela, central Queensland similar furniture was made in America and this technique was also adopted here in Australa in the late 19th century and early 20th century
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A Pair of Oil Paintings of Tasmanian Ferries By D. F. Jamieson, Circa 1895 each depicting the Ss Pateena and the Ss Coogee, both vessels are illustrated passing through the Port Phillip Heads at Queenscliff 70 cm by 50 cm
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A red gum sculpture of a gentleman, circa 1900, carved from one solid piece of red gum, depicting a gentleman in formal attire. Height 76 cm
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The Turvey Chair Pine, Circa 1890 of unusual construction
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Rustic rocking horse from the Barossa Valley, carved from recycled pine and painted
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A Collection of Four Australian Majolica Bread Plates, Circa 1890 - 1910 the fern leaf pattern attributed to William Halford, together with a creamware plate attributed to John Campbell Pottery Tasmania, together with one plate bearing inscription, together with one without inscription
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A Bendigo 'Shell' Teapot, Circa 1890 the earthenware teapot decorated with stylized scallop shells in a soft sage green, cream and tan glaze The Estate of Mr McGregor, Armadale for similar example refer to 'Bendigo Pottery' Dennis Hoy, Fig. 39 and 'Bendigo Pottery' Paul Scholes, page 90
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A 'Kangaroo' Teapot, Circa 1890 a charming earthenware teapot with the iconic kangaroo moulded design The Estate of Mr McGregor, Armadale
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A pair of silver candlesticks by F. J. Mole, of restrained form, with gun barrel stem and circular base, refer 'Treasures from Australian Churches' National Gallery of Victoria catalogue, 1985
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A Remued Koala and Gum Leaf Jug, Circa 1920 the shaped form with sapphire blue treacle drip glaze with an applied little koala and gum leaf sprigs possibly made by Margaret Kerr 10 cm high
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An Australian Pine Child's Chair, Circa 1880 of Norwegian influence, based on the model of the 'bandestol' Reference: 'Australian Country Furniture' 53 cm high
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A Rare Australian Germanic Heart Motif Chair', Circa 1865 the shaped back with simple heart motif on splat above rustic seat and tapered legs these chairs were made most probably by early German settlers
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An Australian Food Cupboard, Circa 1860 the shaped pediment, above hand punched metal covered doors for ventilation opening to reveal a shelf Purchased from a farmhouse sale in Moculta in the Barossa Valley 68 cm high
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A Fine Regence Giltwood Mirror the rectangular plate surrounded within a finely decorated mount surmounted with central crest and depicting swags of foliage and pierced motifs 130 cm by 83 cm
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A Giltwood Open Armchair, French, 18th/19th century upholstered seat and back, the arms carved with flowers and leaves terminating in a flower head roundel, the legs and cross stretcher carved with flower and foliage, bun feet to front
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A Louis XV ormolu mounted rosewood, amaranth, tulipwood and parquetry marble top commode, French, 18th century the serpentine shaped mottle white marble, above a frieze with two short drawers, centered by a square drawer above two long drawers each with crisp foliate scroll gilt bronze handles and escutcheons on canted legs
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A French Yew and Cherry Wood Commode, 19th century the rectangular top above four slim drawers, each with fine geometric stringing inlay on shaped baluster brass capped feet 110 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 93 cm high
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A Giltwood Mirror, 19th century of rectangular form with carved leaf, flower and foliage surmount and a repeating moulded border of flowerheads and scrolls
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A pair of mid 19th century French ebonised and ormolu mounted Meuble D'Appui, Louis Philippe period (1830 - 1848) each with a rectangular black marble top situated over an ornate frieze with pietra dura plaques depicting fruits and flanked by ormolu foliate garlands, leaf and scroll borders, above a single door with central marble panel overlaid with polychrome flowers in variegated hardstones including lapis lazuli, agate, jasper, cornelian and chalcedony, within multiple ormolu borders and mask head…
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An Impressive French Boulle Cabinet, Late 19th century the shaped top above two doors with central oval plaques and flanked by glazed compartments, decorated with fine bronze mounted columns and opulent decorative detailing throughout 180 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 108 cm high
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A Six Panelled Decoupage Folding Screen, French, 19th century decorated with mythical figures masks and foliate motifs on a dark felt ground each panel 236 cm, high 60 cm wide
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A Louis XIV walnut side table, French, 17th century the rectangular top above a single drawer frieze, raised on turned legs joined by X-frame cross stretcher, bun feet collection of Mrs Elizabeth Dangar Sale, Sydney June 12, 2001, lot 132 92 cm wide, 92 cm deep, 72 cm high
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Louis XV style chandelier, French, the anthemion ceiling mount over six blade corona, each with lobed glass, above the multi-glass baluster with three scroll arms conjoined to lower tier with nine other scroll arms to a centre disk and baluster with multi faceted glass finial, the whole with large drops and rosettes, two spere finials, fitted for electricity with six faux candles and another six globes issuing from foliated mounts on lower discs
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A French Walnut Commode, 18th century the moulded serpentine top, above three drawers, panelled sides on scroll feet 135 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 96 cm high
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A French burr ash and oak enfilade, of good patination, the moulded rectangular top, above three drawers and moulded panelled doors on shaped apron 196 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 95 cm high
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An Italian pietra dura table, late 19th century early/20th century the pietra dura top depicting white daisies, orange poppies, a small bird in flight and tiny butterfly, on a giltwood quatrefoil base. Width 67 cm. Depth 49 cm. Height 78 cm
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A Portuguese elm and walnut centre table, the rectangular plank top over three stepped cushion face drawers flanked by carved acanthus and carved scrolls to frieze, supported on turned rope twist legs and cross-stretchers with bun feet Sotheby's Elizabeth Dangar Auction, Sydney June 2001, lot 125 145 cm long, 73 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A pair of giltwood and composition pier mirrors, Continental, 19th century the rectangular mirror plate within a bead moulded frame carved with husks, the leaf-carved arched and moulded cresting above a panel centred by ribbon-tied staffs overlaid with laurels and berries and flanked by ribbon-tied swags of husks Sotheby's London sale 1995 316 cm high, 132 cm wide
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A 19th century Scottish Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers the rectangular top resting on two serpentine fronted drawers above three straight front drawers, the central drop flap drawer enclosing compartments and drawers with inset leather writing surface, flanked by carved sroll half columns, the shaped base with a single drawer with applied carved scrolls, between side blocks with arched mouldings 125 cm wide 60 cm deep 150 cm high
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A fine and rare George III gilt gesso mirror, English, of oval form, the verre eglomise plate painted with a fortress beside a water-way in wintry landscape and a trailing floral border, surmounted by an urn holding flowers and scrolling branches holding delicate swags and cascading berried leaves, flowers and ribbon ties 102.5 cm high, 57.5 cm wide
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A Fine George II Walnut Library Chair, Circa 1740 with petit and gros point needlework, the cartouche to back depicting a young maiden between flowering trees, the seat cartouche with birds amongst flowers and foliage, all within scrolling borders and floral surround, padded arm rests, with carved serpentine downswept arms, carved acanthus leaf knees to front legs and on scroll feet, plain pad feet to back legs
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A fine George II mahogany concertina action card table with shaped rectangular figured fold-over top, the interior with fitted baize surface, counter wells and candle stands, ribbon and flower head carved edge above a plain frieze, the cabriole legs carved with acanthus leaf capped knees and ball and claw feet Christie's collection of Kenneth Bernard Smith Melbourne 28/10/ 2003 Lot 77 81 cm wide, 72.8 cm high, 40.2 cm deep
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An oak side table, English, 18th century the rectangular plank top with carved egg and dart border, plain frieze and raised on bobbin turned legs and cross-stretchers. Width 104 cm. Depth 61 cm. Height 74 cm
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A mahogany circular dining table, George IV of generous proportion, good patination, on quatrefoil pedestal base with brass capped feet and castors 150 cm diameter. Height 73 cm
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A Walnut Chest of Drawers, Early 18th century of good patination, the quatrefoil inlaid top above two short drawers and three graduated drawers, on later bracket feet 101 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 90 cm high
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A Set of Six Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs comprising two carvers and four side chairs, with ribbon motif backs above drop-in serpentine seats on 'H' stretcher base
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A George III pale mahogany serpentine chest of drawers the shaped top above a felt brushing slide opening to reveal an arrangement of compartments for a gentleman's toiletries above three graduated drawers on bracket feet. Width 102 cm. Depth 57 cm. Height 87 cm
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A George III mahogany games table with intricately carved edge to the folding top, the frieze with fine blind fretwork, supported by four carved legs with acanthus leaves and flower head motifs
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A set of eight George IV mahogany dining chairs each with tablet back and fine brass inlay, above tan coloured seats on graduated ring turned legs
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A George IV Mahogany 'D' End Dining Table the rectangular top with fluted edge and string inlaid frieze, above graduated ring turned legs with three extension leaves
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A Fine Regency Rosewood Sofa Table, Circa,1815 with rounded rectangular twin flap top inlaid and crossbanded with ebony and satinwood, the frieze with three drawers on stretcher base terminating with brass capped feet. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Sir Keith Murdoch and Dame Elisabeth Murdoch March 11th, 1953. Yeo Crosthwaite & Co., Joshua McClelland 145 cm (extended), 66 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A giltwood blackamoor an amusing figure wearing an exotic bolero and matching mid-calf pants, holding a small tray on a square base. Height 63 cm
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An English oak dining table, circa 1790-1800 the rectangular planked top above a 'H' stretcher base John Dunn Antiques, Malvern. Width 204 cm. Depth 82 cm. Height 72 cm
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A console table and mirror, late 19th century the giltwood mirror with decorative panel above the plate, framed with a rope motif border, the marble top and rosewood table, with carved supports and mirrored back on rectangular base the table - 100 cm wide, 42 cm deep 92 cm high, the mirror - 115 cm by 75 cm
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Set of ten Regency, Egyptian revival mahogany chairs of restrained design, with shaped backs, generous splayed legs and drop in upholstered seats
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An English Oak Dresser and Base, 18th century and Later the top with an arrangment of shelves, cupboards and drawers, above a base with three drawers on a platform base 164 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 196 cm high
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A French Walnut Tailors Table, Circa 1860 the rectangular top, framed with a decorative border and stringing with reeded edge, above two long drawers, on shaped supports and sledge feet 215 cm wide, 83 cm deep, 90 cm high
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A George III mahogany open armchair in the manner of Hepplewhite, the shaped back and serpentine seat upholstered, elbow pads, outcurving fluted arms and carved acanthus crested fluted cabriole legs
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Victorian 19th century mahogany dining table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, with a rectangular top, graduated reeded legs and brass capped feet
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An English mahogany gentleman's press, 19th century the rectangular top above two drawers, above doors opening to reveal an arrangement of shelves, above long deep drawers on bracket feet125 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 130 cm high, together, with an English mahogany toilet mirror, 19th century with geometric stringing throughout, above three small drawers 60 cm wide, 65 cm high
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George II mahogany two seater settee with a shaped back, central scroll splats, an upholstered seat, finely carved arm supports, and claw and ball feet
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A George III Mahogany Bureau the fall front with central 'Britannia' motif opening to reveal an arrangement of pigeonholes, drawers and faux book spines above four graduated drawers on bracket feet 107 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 114 cm high
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An Important George II Mahogany and Marble Top Side Table, Circa 1750 the original fossil marble rectangular top, above a frieze with blind fret work on a base supported by finely carved acanthus knees and claw and ball feet 107 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A George II Carved Mahogany Side Chair, Circa 1730 the rectangular upholstered back and seat covered in a sage green silk damask supported by two finely carved cabriole legs with lion mask knees on hairy paw feet. Provenance: 'Leverhulme Collection at Thornton Manor, Wirral, Merseyside', Sothebys, 26th June 2001, lot 125 Please note inside front seat rail with paper ink manuscript inventory labels 'T57' and twice H511
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A Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table, Circa 1820-30 the shaped rectangular top of good patination on an elaborate quatrefoil base with brass capped feet 138 cm wide, 90 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A set of four George III mahogany dining chairs each chair with lyre shaped back over silk upholstered drop-in seats on sabre legs
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An important George II padouk wood architectural cabinet on stand, 18th century the broken pediment with central cartouche above blind fret work frieze, the doors opening to reveal an arrangement of applied architectural columns, pigeon holes and drawers, flanked by sets of serpentine shaped drawers, and sliding surface, on a stand with slim central drawer and long drawer either side on finely carved acanthus knees and claw and ball feet a similar cabinet can be seen at temple Newsan, Leeds 95 cm wide, 49…
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A George II Three Tiered Mahogany Dumb Waiter the circular dish discs supported by a finely carved stem on carved acanthus tripod base with claw and ball feet 108 cm high
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A fine George II mahogany gateleg table, the pale oval mahogany top above cabriole legs, carved at the knee with lion marks and acanthus foliage on paw feet. Percival Griffiths collection 69 cm high, 144 cm wide, 145 cm deep
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An unusual George II mahogany tea table, the pale circular top, above a gun barrel pedestal on three finely carved legs, brass claw and ball feet 72 cm diameter, 71 cm high
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A fine pair of George II mahogany side chairs the shaped back rail with central pierced back, centred by a diamond motif, with fine needlework upholstered seats supported on finely carved acanthus knees and claw and ball feet
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A George II Pale Mahogany Silver Table the rectangular cantered top above long slim drawer, above carved knees terminating in trailing harebells on claw and ball feet Possibly Irish 32 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A George II Giltwood Hermaphrodite Torchere, Circa 1740 superbly carved, designed as a hermaphrodite figure from the Estate of the Earl of Bessborough, Christies Sale 7095 24th November 2005, lot 165 154 cm high
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A George I Giltwood Tripod Torchere finely carved throughout depicting mask heads, birds of prey and foliage on a generous tripod base Christies, March 10th 2005, Sale 7030, lot 2051 108 cm high
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A George I gilt gesso pier glass mirror, early 18th century with original plate centered by a stylized shell flanked by birds of prey surrounded by foliate and scrolling to the frame with later brass sconces, 108 cm high 58 cm wide
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A George II drop leaf mahogany table the oval top above a shaped apron on four slender legs and pad feet 135 cm diameter. Height 72 cm
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A pair of George II mahogany hall chairs, James Lawson, each with spoon-shaped back and seat, supported by trestle construction, joined by turned stretcher Sir Lawerence Dundas, Aske hall, Richmond, Yorkshire 1764 paper label inscribed 'Aske Yorkshire'
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A George II Carved Mahogany Side Chair, Circa 1730 the elaborately carved back rail and central pierced splat above a shaped seat, supported by finely carved lion mask kneees on hairy paw feet (each lion mask with small detailed differences) Reference: Nostell Priory
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A Queen Anne walnut lowboy, the quatrefoil veneered top, above three drawers with original brass escutcheons supported by four slender cabriole legs and pointed feet John Dunn Antiques, Malvern 70 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A George III mahogany book press of typical form 40 cm wide, 49 cm high
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A late Georgian mahogany tea tray and stand the pierced and shaped gallery on later matching stand. Width 71 cm. Depth 52 cm. Height 47 cm
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A George II Walnut Close Stool, Circa 1730 the hinged rectangular seat, with veneered and featherbanded front, on club legs with pad feet a similar walnut stool is illustrated in R. W. Symonds 'English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929' p. 158 pl 108 51 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 48 cm high
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A George II Mahogany Stool with rectangular drop-in needlepoint seat, above cabriole legs on pad feet 50 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 37 cm high
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A George II Mahogany Stool the rectangular upholstered seat, supported by four finely carved legs and claw and ball feet 60 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 45 cm high
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A George II padouk wood bedside table the shaped rectangular galleried top above an open cavity supported by four elegant legs on pad feet
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An Italian relief plaque of an Emperor, 18th century framed in an oval faux green mottled marble giltwood mount encasing the finely carved portrait of the emperor facing left with a band of laurel leaves Sothebys, new Bond Street, 19th December 2004, European sculpture and works of Art, Sale LO4233, lot 90
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A pair of late 18th century marble profile portrait relief panels of Caesar, each in oval frames, 14 cm diameter
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Marble bust of 'Homer', signed and dated 'Giuseppe Pisani 1796'. A native of Carrara, Pisani worked in Rome and Modena before travelling to Vienna in 1798 in the service of the Este family. This work is a fine example of his accomplished carving technique with deep undercutting and careful polish
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