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Decorative Arts and Asian Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:300
Sale Title:Decorative Arts and Asian ArtsLots with images:300
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:205
Date:20-Nov-2021
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A pair of contemporary modernist bar stools, stainless steel frame with padded black leather seat eight 75 cm, width 360 cm, depth 36 cm
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A French Heliolite Industrial stool, 1950s. With swivel seat. Signed and labelled to the base. Height 66 cm, width 430 cm, depth 43 cm
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A vintage French oak tool cabinet, twelve drawers. Height 50.5 cm, width 695 cm, depth 20.5 cm
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Sky and sea meet in an endless blue by Christine Boswijk, handmade from glazed stoneware. Signed on the base underside. Height 22 cm, diameter 55 cm
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A small mid-century chest of drawers, bevelled detailing and brass pull to each drawer. Raised on square form pin feet with stretcher. Freshly restored. Height 74 cm, width 920 cm, depth 44 cm
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A refined chrome and glass coffee table, the glass tabletop supported by chrome sleigh legs. Height 45 cm, width 136 cm, diameter 60 cm
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A Gino Sarfatti for Flos 2097/50 chandelier, originally designed 1958. Suspension lamp providing diffused light. Steel central structure with chrome plated brass arms, steel ceiling fitting and rose. Height 90 cm, diameter 103 cm
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A modernist occasional table, geometric chrome base with glass tabletop and removable wooden shelf, width 19 cm
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A Bradford chrome and glass coffee table, height 43 cm, width 100 cm, diameter 100 cm
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A pair of David Morland for Simon James design 'Framed' armchairs, linear form in American white oak with the padded seat finished in a charcoal upholstery. Height 70 cm, width 650 cm, depth 65 cm
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A modernist glass and steel coffee table, Tri-arched base with triangular glass top. Height 36 cm, diameter 100 cm
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A Swedish bentwood chair by Mads K. Johansen for ton, with arms and a dark stain to the back. Designer mark to outer seat support eight 830S height 46 cm, width 613 cm, depth 43 cm
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A Marilyn Sainty bar stool with tortoise shell seat, a one-off design of the Marilyn Saint bar stools, with tortoise shell seat and steel frame. Height 98 cm, width 400 cm, depth 32.5 cm
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A Swedish bentwood chair by Mads K. Johansen for ton, designer mark to outer seat support eight 820 S height 47 cm, width 460 cm, depth 42 cm
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A set of four jasper Morrison 'Hal Sledge' chairs for Vitra, the chromed steel sleigh base legs supporting the dyed polypropylene seat. Stackable. Height 79 cm, width 470 cm, depth 48 cm
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A set of six Bertoia 'Side' chairs for Knoll, white steel-mesh frames on black sleigh legs, each with original orange upholstered seat pad. Height 77 cm, 46 cm, width 540 cm, depth 46 cm
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A set of four original tulip chairs, height 85.5 cm, width 495 cm, depth 45 cm
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An original David Klein 'Chicago, fly Twa' lithographic poster, C. 1968. In a new box frame. Height 100.5 cm, width 63 cm
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A Leica S1 Pro Digital camera, introduced in 1996, 150 cameras were made with the intention of being used in archives, museums, and other research institutions. The Leica S1 comes in its original box and also includes Silverfast software, a calibration Dos, instruction manuel, powerbox, three blue toned filter lense, and two computer cables, height 21.1 cm, width 240 cm, depth 10.5 cm
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An original Stan Galli lithographic poster for 'Pacific Northwest United air Lines', designed by Stan Galli (1912-2009) circa 1960s. In a new box frame. Height 100.5 cm, width 62 cm
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An Achille Castiglioni Arco lamp for Flos, with a central arching column, anchored to a rectangular marble base. Height 210 cm
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A 1970s Italian palm tole lamp, with original light fitting. Requires rewiring. A rare and original example. Height 180 cm, diameter 110 cm
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'The great Jj' floor lamp by Leucos Italia, an icon of contemporary design. This lamp plays on scale with its immense presence creating a theatrical finesse for any space. Functional anglepoise. Height 230 cm adjustable
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A Post-Modern Cini Boeri 'Brigadier' sofa for Knoll, black leather upholstery on a lacquered wood frame. Height 90 cm, length 230 cm, diameter 90 cm
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A mid-century lounge suite, two reclining armchairs with ottomans in original 1980s upholstery and a matching coffee table. The high-back armchairs have flared armrests and sit on rectangular wooden legs, as with the ottomans and table. Chairs height 90 cm, width 860 cm, depth 100 cm, ottomans height 43 cm, width 730 cm, depth 50 cm, coffee table height 41 cm, width 950 cm, depth 95 cm
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A Post-Modern Cini Boeri 'Brigadier' sofa for Knoll, black leather upholstery on a laquered wood frame. Height 90 cm, length 230 cm, diameter 90 cm
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Crossing lines - Jean-Michel Basquiat/Keith Haring exhibition poster, Unititled. Jean-Michel Basquiat. 1982. National Gallery of Victoria poster. Framed. 58 cm x 41 cm
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Original Hundertwasser Conservation Week 1974 poster, Offset lithographic print with foil inset, signed to plate lower left. 85 cm x 60 cm
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Crossing lines - Jean-Michel Basquiat/Keith Haring exhibition poster, Because it urts the Lungs. Jean-Michel Basquiat. 1986. National Gallery of Victoria poster. Framed. 58 cm x 41 cm
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A Florence Knoll Three-Seater sofa, with original 1960s upholstery and exposed metal frame and legs with polished chrome finish. Height 77 cm, length 225 cm, diameter 75 cm
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A Post-Modern Cini Boeri 'Brigadier' armchair for Knoll, black leather upholstery on a laquered wood frame. Height 90 cm, width 122 cm, diameter 92 cm
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A Florence Knoll Three-Seater sofa, with original 1960s upholstery and exposed metal frame and legs with polished chrome finish. Height 77 cm, length 225 cm, diameter 75 cm
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A pair of rare Icf Eames group chairs, produced by Icf. Reproduction rights for Icf to manufacture the designs of Charles and Ray Eames were revoked in the 1980s, adding to their rarity. Upholstered in black leather with swivel base. Manufacturer's label to underside of each. Height 83 cm, width 560 cm, depth 60 cm
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A circular group table by Charles and Ray Eames, designed for Herman Miller. Circular white veneered top raised on central column with sectional aluminium base. An iconic design. Height 74 cm, diameter 91 cm
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A padded Eames group chair, upholstered in a nicely softened grey leather. Raised on a swivel five-spoke aluminium base. Height 85 cm, width 600 cm, depth 55 cm
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A three-seater Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, height 72 cm, width 230 cm, diameter 80 cm
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A pair of Vico Magistretti for Cassina Maralunga armchairs, each height 72 cm, width 105 cm, diameter 80 cm
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A Vico Magistretti for Cassina Maralunga ottoman, height 43 cm, width 880 cm, depth 58.5 cm
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A Martinelli Luce 'Pipistrello' table lamp, designed in 1965 by Gae Aulenti. The height can be adjusted with the telescopic steel base. The lampshade is of opal methacrylate, the shape alluding to the wings of a bat ('pipistrello' in Italian). Height 72 cm, diameter 54 cm
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A Charles Rennie Mackintosh 'Hill House' chair, in ebonised ash-wood frame. The elongated ladder back surmounted by a lattice, with green velvet upholstered seat, supported on tapering legs joined by stretchers. Some fading to the upholstery. Height 140 cm, width 410 cm, depth 33.5 cm
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A mid-century Knoll floor lamp, designed by Ruser and Kuntner. With parchment lampshade, pull chain, an adjustable height chrome stand on a round black base. Height 134.5 cm, diameter 38.5 cm
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A Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller group conference table, veneered white top raised on segmented aluminium base with central stretcher. An iconic design. Height 74 cm, width 91 cm, length 212 cm
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A Knoll tulip dining suite, designed by Eero Saarinen. With extending dining table and six chairs with seat upholstery. Manufacturer's mark to the underside of the table. Table height 72 cm, diameter 130 cm, extended 182 cm. Chairs height 81 cm, width 500 cm, depth 44 cm
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A bamboo and chrome contemporary dining table, polished chrome square form base with solid bamboo top in an attractive grain finish. Height 77 cm, width 90 cm, length 200 cm
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A DAR chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Millar, with a fibreglass shell and Eiffel legs. Height 78.5 cm, width 635 cm, depth 58 cm
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An original Nelson platform bench by Herman Miller, made from maple slates and black lacqured maple legs. Herman Miller maker's badge on the underside of the seat eight 36.1 cm, width 47 cm, length 183 cm
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A set of 10 bronze and leather dining chairs by Belgian P. Tendercool, ten custom-made chairs with bronze cast legs and leather seats and backrests. Height 77 cm, width 460 cm, depth 40 cm
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A Nomos table by Norman Foster for Tecno, a modernist glass-top design with chromed steel legs. Height 73 cm, diameter 104 cm
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A set of eight Poltrona Frau 'Donald' chairs, named for its out-folded structure reminiscent of a duck's beak. This elegant folding chair is constructed in cast aluminium and upholstered in a supple red leather. Designed and manufactured by Italian design house Poltrona Frau. Height 76 cm, width 500 cm, depth 45 cm
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A Nomos desk by Norman Foster for Techno Italia, c.1986. Two-tiered modernist design in chromed steel with oak veneered timber surfaces. Ex Fay Richwhite. Height 150 cm, width 200 cm, diameter 80 cm
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A mid-century sideboard, four central drawers by doors to either side. All with shaped wooden handles. Height 82 cm, width 180 cm, diameter 42 cm
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A FischiettoVase by Habitat, designed by Ettore Sottsass. Light blue glazed ceramic vase with a navy blue border and rectangular opening. Height 12 cm, diameter 17 cm
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A six drawer mid-century sideboard, linear form with recess handle to the lower of each drawer. Raised back edge. Freshly restored. Height 74 cm, width 184 cm, diameter 45.5 cm
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A mid-century dining suite by Thonet, Austrian design, manufactured in oak and beechwood. Six chairs with grey upholstered seats and rectangular table. In stunning condition. Table height 77 cm, width 95 cm, length 160 cm, chair height 83 cm, width 420 cm, depth 42 cm
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A set of 10 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Series 7' chairs, c.1960. Embossed 'Fritz Hansen made in Denmark' to underside of each chair. The chromed steel frame supporting the shaped seat finished in emerald green. An iconic design. Height 75 cm, width 500 cm, depth 42 cm
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A mid-century dining suite by Otto Larsen, with a set of five chairs in the original upholstery and the circular pedestal base table. Stamped to underside. Table height 74 cm, diameter 1350, chair height 76.5 cm, width 470 cm, depth 47.5 cm
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'The House is the Mirror of Man and Woman' - Friedensreich Hundertwasser, framed silk scarf, silkscreen in 29 colours, gold and silver, on crepe de chine. Hand printed and hand rolled. By Studio Bianchi Giovanni, Lipomo/Como Italy, for Kunst aus Wien, Vienna. APA 232 871 a, 1985. Published by Gruener January Ag, Glarus. Frame 120 cm x 120 cm
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A set of ten Sid Dickens Memory blocks, made from plaster. Tile include T354- Gentlemen, T350 -Joy, T306- birth, T320. Carousel, T236-Union, T160-Rosette, T366-Faith, T341- family, T368 Traveller's Joy, T393 - Resilience. Height 20.8 cm, width 155 cm, depth 4 cm
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'The blood that Flows in a circle and I have a Bicycle' - Friedensreich Hundertwasser, framed silk scarf, machine print on synthetic material. Studio Filmdruck Heberlein & Co Ag, Wattwil, Switzerland. Apa 30 169 a, 1975. Edition c. 500 in two colour variants c. 250 each. Framed 77 cm x 77 cm
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A pair of sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked Birmingham 1973. Knopped and faceted form. Height 20 cm, diameter 10 cm
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A Shanghai vase by Mario Bellini for Kartell, in glossy gold. Height 44 cm, width 37.3 cm
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A pair of Stephane Rondel candlestick holders, an iconic piece of New Zealand design. In the form of a heart with a central column supporting the circular holder. Cast in aluminium. In Rondel's own words 'these candlesticks do far more than hold a candle; they gracefully elevate a romantic glow which encourages time spent together'. Stamped to underside '0555' and '0434'. Height 22 cm, width 13.5 cm
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A Soberg Mobler bureau, 1960s, Danish made. Made from teak. A fall front writing top over four lower drawers. Height 124 cm, width 100 cm, diameter 46 cm
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A Lampe Gras 214 wall lamp by Dwc Editions, designed by Bernard-Albin Gras, made in France. An adjustable height steel wall-mounted lamp. Arm 730, rod 200, bar 118.3 cm
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A Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler teak wall unit, c.1957. The upper with two door format revealing four interior shelves. The lower with a lockable drawer flanked by two long drawers, sitting over four long drawers. Height 180 cm, width 100 cm, diameter 50 cm
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A leather sofa by Dawson and Co, finished in brown leather. Deep buttoned seat and padded backrest with roll cushions. Raised on wooden pin feet eight 80 cm, length 224 cm, diameter 100 cm
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A handmade Italian ottoman in full grain ostrich leather, impressive large scale circular form with central hole. Height 52 cm, diameter 137 cm
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A Patricia Urquiola 'Lowseat, System' for Moroso, in three pieces that can stand independently or be arranged in various formations to suit the room. Height 58 cm, width 2700 (all three together in a row) depth 88 cm
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An Italian Bauhaus lamp, central column in black with chromed steel banding, the upper in layered chromed steel plates. Height 180 cm, diameter 45 cm
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A stunning Art Deco sideboard, c.1930. Sloping, curved sides with two drawers to each. Height 130 cm, width 144 cm, diameter 58 cm
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A 'Colombo 626' floor lamp by Oluce, designed 1970 and manufactured by the Italian design house. Enamelled steel base and shade with central chromed steel column. Shade height adjustable. Height 204 cm
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An original Bauhaus sideboard by Heals, c.1930. Black lacquer in good vintage condition with chromed detailing. Manufacturer's label to interior. Height 94 cm, width 135 cm, diameter 56 cm
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A Bauhaus dining suite, c. 1930. The table an original Bauhaus piece by Heals. Extendable with chromed steel detailing. The 10 chairs by Parker Knoll, including two carvers. Table height 75 cm, width 100 cm, diameter 1800, chair height 90 cm, width 450 cm, depth 45 cm
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An original Bauhaus console table by Heals, c.1930. In black lacquer with chromed steel detailing. Manufacturer's label to interior. In good vintage condition. Height 84 cm, width 135 cm, diameter 55 cm
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A pair of mid-century French chairs, original upholstery in red leather. Height 80 cm, width 610 cm, depth 60 cm
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A French provincial style console table, height 88 cm, width 900 cm, depth 45.5 cm
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A pair of mid-century French chairs, original upholstery in red leather. Height 80 cm, width 610 cm, depth 60 cm
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A pair of construction floor lamps by Moooi, designed by Joost van Bleiswijk and inspired by Victorian era cast iron construction. Height 87 cm, width 48.5 cm
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A Louis Poulsen 'It' desk lamp, Sprung anglepoise design. Manufacturer's label affixed. Height 90 cm adjustable
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A pair of French Empire style lamps, with metal stands and black cotton shades. Height 76 cm, diameter 31 cm
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A dark oak contemporary console table, raised on stainless steel frame. Height 90 cm, width 100 cm, diameter 35 cm
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An Emma Elizabeth Plumage rug, made from New Zealand wool, hand tufted. 250 cm x 350 cm
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A French oak and vinyl armchair, in deep forest green vinyl. Height 45.5 cm, width 715 cm, depth 46 cm
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A French country pine and wicker armchair, height 94 cm, width 580 cm, depth 47 cm
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A 19th century Hampton & Sons writing desk, height 96 cm, width 100 cm, diameter 56 cm
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A pair of early 20th French chairs, original upholstery in brown leather. Height 81 cm, width 570 cm, depth 49 cm
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A Cre-Rossi French Industrial Workbench chair, with adjustable height and back rest. Underside stamped 'Cre Rossi Lyon-Paris'. Height 88 cm, width 400 cm, depth 45 cm
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A pair of Baccarat votives, made from crystal. Each in a Baccarat box with certificate of authenticity. Height 8.5 cm, diameter 10 cm
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An unusual 20th century plywood chair, shaped back and curved arms connect to the hollow plywood seat. Rased on four-spoke base in shaped plywood. Height 88 cm, diameter 53 cm
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A French gilded console with marble top, supported by two legs. With gilt paint and grey marble top. Height 101 cm, width 990 cm, depth 41 cm
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A Cowhide rug, in excellent condition. Length 240 cm, width 183 cm
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An antique French giltwood mirror, early 20th century. 194 cm x 140 cm
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A contemporary modernist Inanga pounamu sculpture by Kelvyn Anderson (Hokitika, West coast), inspired by his mentor artist/carver Theo Schoon. Double sided, carved intaglio with three graphic motifs. On dark kawakawa pounamu cube plinth. Height 37 cm, diameter 26 cm
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A kauri Ditty box from the Shaw, Savill & Co. New Zealand Emigrant ship S.V. Lady Jocelyn 1878, Attractively carved in the round with local flora and fauna and geometric shapes, inscribed to one side lady Jocelyn 1878 with sliding lid. Built by C.J. Mare of Blackwall in 1852 for the general screw S.S. Co.'s East Indies trade, the lady Jocelyn was an auxiliary barque registered at 2138 tonnes. Bought by Shaw, Savill & Co. In 1866, they removed her engines to make space for service as an emigrant ship and…
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Sir Jacob Epstein KBE (1880 - 1959) - third portrait of Meum (mask), a Pioneer of modern sculpture, Sir Jacob Epstein's KBE (1880 - 1959) works are held in important international private and public collections. Cast bronze with a dark brown patina on a composite base conceived in 1918. One of three 'Masks' Epstein modelled between 1916 and 1918. Including base height 33 cm, width 200 cm, depth 18 cm
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'Ouvrages des Insulaires de la Nlle. Zelande' -Bernard, 1774. French lithograph from 'Relation des voyages entrepris par ordre de SA Majeste Britannique' or 'Account of voyages undertaken by order of his Britannic Majesty' by John Hawkseworth and engraved for the French version by Bernard. Framed and mounted. Print 26 cm x 21.1 cm
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A man of New Zealand drawn by W. Hodges, engraved by Michel. Lithograph. 1777. N°Lv. Published in 'A voyage towards the south Pole' by James cook. Framed and mounted 29 cm x 23.3 cm
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'Efpece de Maßne des Habitans de la Nouvelle Zelande appellees Patou-patons vus de cote, du tranchant et du bout. Ils ont de 14 a 18 pouces de long' -Bernard, 1774. French lithograph from 'Relation des voyages entrepris par ordre de SA Majeste Britannique' or 'Account of voyages undertaken by order of his Britannic Majesty' by John Hawkseworth and engraved for the French version by Bernard. Framed and mounted. Print 25.7 cm x 20.1 cm
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A nineteenth century double-barrelled shotgun by W& C Scott & Son, circa 1880. 74.5 cm- 30' Damascus barrels with bores. Original matching hammers. Finely engraved side plates. Straight English stock checkered at wrist and forend replacement ramrod. With a presentation stand. Height 23 cm, width 6.5 cm, diameter 118 cm
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'Poe-bird new Zeeland' by William Hodges, no. Lii, engraving from Cook's second voyage, published 1777 by Wm. Strahan and Thos. Cadell, London. Framed and mounted. 29 cm x 22.9 cm
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