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The Spring Auction Series — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:410
Sale Title:The Spring Auction SeriesLots with images:405
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:316
Date:21-Nov-2021
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A large Louis XV style composition stone covered urn, moulded with floral swags connecting to sheeps heads to each side, 143 cm high, 75 cm wide
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A pair of large Italian limed terracotta pots, approx. 130 cm high
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A substantial French Art Deco glass and wrought iron chandelier, with a central corona and four pendant glass shades, 75 cm long
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A French wrought iron and glass chandelier, with a frosted central corona and three pendant glass shades, 78 cm high
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A French Art Deco wrought iron and glass chandelier, circa 1930, with a pierced standard twisting above the central corona and three pendant shades, the shades signed 'Ros', 81 cm long
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A 'Nero et Blu' vase, La Fenice, by Archimede Seguso, Venice, circa 1996, incised to the base Archimede Seguso, Murano, 24 cm high. Provenance: with original invoice from Seguso, Archimede, Murano - Venezia, Piazze S. Marco 143.
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Rococo style cast iron and marble top console table, 19th century a Roccoco style cast iron and marble top console table, 19th century, 85 cm high, 89 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A French provincial carved and painted buffet, with foliate carved panelled doors, 100 cm high, 174 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A French provincial carved fruitwood armoire, late 18th century, 194 cm high, 148 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A Louis XV style cut glass chandelier, with a faceted glass pendant hanging from the centre, 110 cm long
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A Staffordshire porcelain figure of King John signing the Magna Carter together with a pocket watch stand, 33 cm high
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A Grant Featherston stool for aristoc Industries, circa 1960s, 53 cm high
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A glazed ceramic fish charger by Astrid Tjalk for Kahler, Danish, 1960's, signed and impressed 'Astrid Denmark' to base, 42 cm diameter
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A terracotta slipware bowl, English, 32 cm diameter
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Aa set of ash and elm dining chairs, circa 1810 a set of ash and elm dining chairs, circa 1810, comprising six chairs and a carver
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Artist unknown, flora and fauna, two colour reproduction prints, 20.5 x 15.5 cm (each)
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A hammered brass mixing bowl, French, 35 cm diameter
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A pair of embroidery samplers by Lucy Frankling, 1823, a pair of embroidery samplers by Lucy Frankling, 1823, 27 x 19.5 cm
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Two maps of the Northern Territory, 'A plan Shewing natural features of Triconometrical survey, the Geological & Mineralogical Data inserted by Ralph Tate, NT', photo lithograph, published by the Surveyor General's office, Adelaide 1882, 56.5 x 76 cm, together with Geological Colouring by Ralph Tate, F.G.S. Of the Northern Territory of South Australia, June 6 1882, photo lithograph, published by E Spiller, Government Printer, Adelaide, 42 x 40 cm
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A cedar cased scale model of the hallmarked sterling Victory, 90 cm high, 129 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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Survey map of the upper part of Adelaide river, as explored and sounded by boats of H.M. Surveying schooner 'Beatrice' May 1865, engraving, 45 x 40.5 cm, together with a map of Australia, engraving, published by Erhard, Paris, 25.5 x 37 cm
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Australian Natives Association National Fete, Melbourne 1903, presentation certificate to Elsie berry, published Troedel & Co, photo lithograph, 50.5 x 32.5 cm
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A Regency mahogany tilt top supper table, standing on three feet with casters, 74 cm high, 122 cm diameter
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A Victorian brass and frosted glass hall light, 108 cm long
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A George II mahogany tilt-top tea table, raised on three down swept legs, pad feet, 72 cm high, 90 cm diameter. Provenance: this lot is accompanied by the original purchase receipt from McPhee's Antiques, 200-202 Chapel Street, Prahran, August 2007.
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A set of seven 'Seagull' 3208 dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hanson, circa 1999, comprising six dining chairs and an armchair, upholstered in tan leather
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A large panel set mirror, 205 x 77 cm
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An ornately lacquered Chinoiserie four panel folding screen, 169 cm high, each panel 40.5 cm deep
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A King James bible embroidery sampler, 19th century, embroidered with floral and fauna motifs, reading 'Get Wisdom Get understanding Forget it not', 32 x 32 cm
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A Chippendale style flame mahogany fold-over card table, English, 19th century, the hinged top raised on leaf capped cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, 74 cm high, 90 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A Louis XV style cut glass chandelier with faceted pendant, 110 cm long
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Two deep sea natural clam shells, the largest 43 cm long
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A brass cased carriage clock, French, circa 1910, with a white enamelled Roman numeral dial standing on cylinder legs
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A carved oak bible box, 18th century, 23 cm high, 64 cm long, 43 cm deep
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A Victorian spelter figural oil lamp, with pale green glass font and shade, 75 cm high
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An ebonised walnut side cabinet, the interior modified for electrical appliances, 164 cm high, 99 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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A French provincial oak armoire, 18th century, with panelled doors and scroll carved decoration, 180 cm high, 160 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A taxidermied African bird diorama under dome, with three colourful and exotic birds, the dome 54 cm high
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A taxidermied African bird diorama under dome, with four colourful and exotic birds, 44 cm high
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A native American soapstone carving of a crow with paua shell eyes, 14 cm high
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A Victorian style brocade upholstered chair
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A George III satinwood inlaid mahogany chest on chest, with a dentil cornice and cross-banded drawers, 200 cm high, 121 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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A glazed mahogany hanging cabinet, 19th century, 50 cm high, 52 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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A Chinese red lacquer sideboard, 150 cm high, 58 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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An Edwardian marble topped washstand, 150 cm high, 58 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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A taxidermied Ovis dalli (mountain sheep), Northwestern America, 91 cm high
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A bronze sculpture of a charging buffalo after the original by Frederic Remington, inscribed 'Buffalo by Frederick Remington', 35 cm high, 50 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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An ivory chess set, Indian, 19th century, in a carved leatherbound miniature chest standing on four claw feet, the largest chess piece 11 cm high, the chest 26 cm high, 34 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A pair of onyx and marble spelter elephant book-ends, 14 cm high
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A collection of Gouda pottery, Holland, circa 1940, comprising five pieces, each with hand painted makers inscription to base, the decanter 24 cm high
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A Chinese style ivory frame, the oval border decorated with two dragons, 10 cm high
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An Arts & Crafts style lead light table lamp, in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, 58 cm high
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A French style wrought iron and pink glass chandelier, 90 cm long
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An Art Deco spelter statue of a leaping wolf, on a black and russet marble base, 39 cm high
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A moulded floral pattern dish by Lalique, France, 20th century, signed to base 'Lalique/France', 27 cm
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A set of six provincial style ladder back dining chairs, with pierced back splats and woven cane seats
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A pair of French provincial style beechwood arm chairs, with pale green gingham upholstery
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A large oak sideboard, Edwardian, 199 cm high, 197 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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Ironstone ware a collection of Mason's pink and white porcelain, comprising a teapot, a jug, a platter and eight plates, red underglaze factory marks to base, the plates 30 cm diameter
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A set of hand painted Hungarian style elmswood bowls, comprising three pieces, the largest 32 cm diameter
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A Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted gallery edge side table, French, 19th century, 80 cm high, 40 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A wrought iron and glass chandelier, French, 160 cm high
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A collection of brass and wood fireplace accessories, comprising five pieces, the bellows 50 cm long
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An oak joint stool, English, early 19th century, 40 cm high, 36 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A Louis XV style marquetry inlaid bombe commode, with a yellow marble top, 77 cm high, 85 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A Chinese style chest, 70 cm high, 110 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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An alphabet embroidery sampler, 19th century, 42.5 x 31 cm
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A French provincial style cherrywood side table, 77 cm high, 118 cm wide, 76 cm deep
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A pair of large wrought iron hall lanterns, French, 108 cm high. Provenance: The contents of Trawalla, Toorak, interior design by the late Stuart Rattle.
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An ornately carved stained oak fire surround, 19th century, the central floriate and swag carved pedestals supporting an acanthus leaf frieze, 137 cm high, 200 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance: The contents of Trawalla, Toorak, interior design by the late Stuart Rattle.
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A set of six George III style Chinoiserie red lacquer dining chairs, comprising two carvers and four chairs, with woven cane seats
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A pair of brass billiard room lights, each with four frosted and cut glass shades, the fitting 35 cm high, 110 cm wide, 110 cm deep. Provenance: The contents of Trawalla, Toorak, interior design by the late Stuart Rattle.
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An impressive carved blackwood Edwardian fire surround, early 20th century, 137 cm high, 122 cm wide, 38 cm deep. Provenance: The contents of Trawalla, Toorak, interior design by the late Stuart Rattle.
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A vintage chromed hanging light, 125 cm high. Provenance: The contents of Trawalla, Toorak, interior design by the late Stuart Rattle.
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A nest of three flame mahogany side tables, the largest 57 cm high, 42 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A plan of the Palace gardens and town of Kensington, published according the Act of Parliament by John Rocque in the strand, colour engraving, 27.5 x 48.5 cm
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A pair of George III mahogany dining chairs, with a pierced and carved vase form back splat
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An Edwardian painted satinwood armchair, painted with classical motifs and floral swags, cane seat
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A tan leather three seater sofa, length of back 225 cm
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A carved gilt wood cushion front mirror, late 19th century, 105 x 52 cm
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A pair of brass mounted walnut side tables by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, mid century, 33 cm high, 43 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A black and orange metal floor lamp by Rondo Milan, 20th century, 190 cm high
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A modern terrazzo marble top centre table, standing on a chrome base, 77 cm high, 119 cm diameter
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A set of eight linen upholstered dining chairs, with striped matching covers
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A set of four studded leather upholstered dining chairs
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A Louis XV style cross banded kingwood serpentine commode, with a mauve and tan marble top, 81 cm high, 94 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A burnt orange velvet button upholstered ottoman, 40 cm high, 130 cm wide, 75 cm deep
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A pair of silvered simulated bamboo framed mirrors, 190 x 78 cm
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A contemporary burnished silver framed cartouche mirror, 120 x 60 cm
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A Georgian carver with needlepoint seat A/F, with pierced back splat
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A polished brass hearth and fire set, 19th century, the fire set with a stand and three irons 90 cm high, the guard 126 cm long
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A pair of Staffordshire porcelain figures, of a gentleman and a lady on horseback with their spaniels, 25 cm high
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A pair of Staffordshire porcelain jockeys, 19 cm high
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A George III style mahogany mirror, finely carved with a conch cartouche to the bottom of the frame surmounted by a gilded bird cresting, 91 x 50 cm
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A pair of provincial carved oak plinths, Italian, 100 cm high, 33 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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Two alphabet embroidery samplers, 19th century, one signed and dated to bottom edge 'Isabela Milie aged 9 1830', 42 x 41 cm and 19 x 53 cm
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Katherine Cameron (1964-1965), spring bunch, watercolour, signed lower left: K Cameron, 45 x 36.5 cm
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A Georgian oak hanging corner cupboard, English, late 18th century, with two fielded panels to the door, 92 cm high, 74 cm wide, 29 cm deep
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A lovers token embroidery, circa 1865, together with a later embroidery sampler by Eileen Watters, 1935, the token muslin embroidered with poems, signed 'From S. Hall to E Gavin', comprising ten panels, the lovers token 76 x 11 cm
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A stumpwork and tufted wool scene of a shepherd and sheep, French, 32 x 36 cm
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