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Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, Including The Russell Brooks Collection of Early Blue and White Spode — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:262
Sale Title:Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, Including The Russell Brooks Collection of Early Blue and White SpodeLots with images:260
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:163
Date:2-Dec-2021
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Chinese archaic hardstone covered vessel, of rectangular shape carved with mythical creatures, sides with four hoop handles, height 21 cm width 23 cm depth 12 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Four Chinese glazed pottery parrots, Sancai green glaze, on rocky base (4), approx. Height 23 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Chinese interior painted glass snuff bottle, of ovoid flat form, painted with cranes by a river, agate stopper, 10 x 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, together with a Chinese carved ivory box, and a carved bone opium pipe (3), height 27 cm; height 6 cm diameter 10 cm; length 43 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Collection of Japanese ivory netsuke, 20th century, comprising a snail on a leaf, two male figures (one A/F), and a buddha's hand fruit (4), approx. Length 6 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Attributed to Ando, small Japanese cloisonne vase, decorated with two cranes against a blue ground, height 13 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Japanese black lacquer and mother-of-pearl desk Organiser, c. 1900, the exterior inlaid with birds and floral sprays in mother-of-pearl, and gilt decoration of butterflies and foliage, brass mounts, having a pair of doors opening to an orange lacquer interior with fitted compartments and drawers (A/F), height 35 cm width 32 cm depth 17 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of Japanese six panel screens, 20th century, ink and gilt on paper, silk and wood backs (2), height 172 cm length 370 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain covered vases, each of baluster form, decorated with lotus flowers amongst vines, four-character mark to undersides (2), height 43 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria Fish, Sydney
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Chinese white glazed ceramic figure of a man, the man carrying two ducks over his shoulder, together with a pair of white glazed porcelain vases (3), height 24 cm (man); height 20 cm (vases). Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Chinese blanc de chine porcelain pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the deep curving walls moulded with a rolled rim, the body finely incised with floral decoration, on a wooden stand, height 15.5 diameter 21 cm. Provenance: Tregaskis Oriental ceramics, NSW, August 1994, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Three Chinese blue and white porcelain plates, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), each of circular shape, decorated with flowers, scrolling leaves, and mythical beasts (3), approx. Diameter 20 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Assorted Chinese and Chinese export blue and white porcelain plates and bowls, comprising seven plates, three low bowls and a small bowl (11), approx. Diameter 24 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Assorted Chinese porcelain plates and bowls, comprising a yellow ground dragon bowl, two famille rose bowls, orange and white stand, and nine small plates (13), height 8 cm diameter 21.5 cm (dragon bowl). Provenance: R. M. Gray, north Sydney, April 1998 (dragon bowl), the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Chinese blue and white Six-hole porcelain vase, lobed vase with five holes rising to a tall central neck with flared rim, decorated with lotus flowers and scrolling vines, height 26 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars, decorated with foo dogs playing amongst clouds, on wooden stands, together with a Chinese blue and white porcelain jardiniere and a Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl with scalloped rim (4), height 26 cm (jars); height 19 cm diameter 26.5 cm (jardiniere); height 16 cm diameter 36 cm (bowl). Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Longquan celadon porcelain charger, olive green glaze, with incised floral decoration to centre, together with a small celadon plate and bowl, on wooden stand (3), diameter 38 cm; 17 cm (small plate); height 9.5 cm diameter 21.5 cm (bowl). Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain covered vases, 20th century, decorated with lotus flowers and vines, minor chips to covers, together with a trumpet form vase and a pillow (4), height 42 cm (pair). Provenance: The Estate of William hunter, NSW
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Chamberlain Worcester, part porcelain dinner set, with hand painted floral decoration on a green ground and gilt highlights, comprising of three plates and two sauce tureens, (A/F) one tureen handle restored, together with a Sevres style porcelain dinner plate (6), approx. Height 19 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Victorian porcelain part dessert service, late 19th century, hand painted with landscape to the centre, and highlighted in gilt, against a green ground, comprising three cake stands and six plates, one stand (A/F) (9), diameter 23 cm (plates). Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Wedgwood, pair of green Jasperware vases, 19th century, decorated with four columns topped with lions heads supporting floral garlands, framing four oval cartouches of putti, with impressed factory mark to underside (2), height 14 cm width 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of Meissen style porcelain figural groups, modelled as two goddesses holding floral sprays and wreath, sitting on lion and lioness backs, one figure (A/F) (2), height 26 cm width 21 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Moore Brothers, assorted porcelain pieces, comprising a two branch candelabra, a pair of posy vases, double posy vase and a large vase, all retain printed factory marks, restored and (A/F) (5), height 21.5 cm (candelabra). Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Royal Crown Derby, cobalt blue double handled porcelain vase, painted with bouquets within gilt cartouche, flanked by upright loop handles, on a conforming socle and square base, together with Royal Crown Derby double handled vase and a Bohemian glass footed goblet (3), height 21 cm; height 13 cm; height 29 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Royal Vienna, porcelain plate, Vortigern and Rowena, an infamous play that was originally thought to be by Shakespeare before being exposed as a hoax written by William Henry Ireland, signed 'Vortigern and Rowena' and blue beehive mark to underside, (A/F) restored, together with two hand painted Viennese porcelain portraits of gentlemen in costume, framed (3), diameter 25 cm; height 29 cm width 22 cm framed. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Near pair of flat back Staffordshire figural groups, 19th century, each modelled as a figural group of a young couple (A/F) (2), approx. Height 31 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Christofle, porcelain part dinner service 20th century, 'Ruban Vert' pattern decorated with green and gilt knotted lines, comprising of eight entree plates, nine dinner plates, eight soup plates, eight dessert plates and eight coffee cups and saucers, together with two Fitz and Floyd Inc. Plates (51), approx. Width 27 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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William Moorcroft, small vase, c. 1930, anemone pattern, of squat form, decorated with large flower heads against a navy blue ground, signed in blue 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft, made in England', retains printed paper Royal Warrant label, height 11 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Simron art glass (Israel), suite of coloured glass stemware, comprising eleven champagne flutes, nine champagne coupes, twelve red wine glasses and twelve white wine glasses (44), height 22 cm (flute). Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Lalique, 'Elvire' crystal footed bowl, clear and frosted crystal, signed 'Lalique France', height 14 cm diameter 21 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Lalique, two crystal Quails, clear and frosted crystal, signed ' Lalique France' (2), height 18 cm; 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Baccarat, suite of crystal stemware, including nine Baccarat crystal tumblers, six J.G. Durand champagne flutes, seven J.G. Durand wine glasses (22), height 9.5 cm (Baccarat). Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Collection of cut crystal decanters and jugs, comprising of seven decanters and four jugs, chipped (11), approx. Height 39 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of cut crystal bonbon dishes, one finial chipped (A/F), together with clear crystal vase (3), height 38 cm; 25 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Villeroy & Boch, suite of crystal stemware, including fifteen red wine glasses, seven crystal tumblers, seven Artesano large goblets, six Artesano smaller goblets (35), height 12.5 cm (large goblets). Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Pair of Bohemian ruby glass vases, late 19th century, each gilt decorated with enamelled reserves depicting classical scenes, one vase (A/F) (2), height 49 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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French bronzed metal mantel clock, late 19th century, white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, supported by an angel with flaming torch and bow, on faux marble base, inscribed Hm 385, no pendulum, together with a pair of vase form bronzed style garniture (A/F) (3), height 42 cm width 37 cm; height 63 cm (garniture). Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Pair of French gilded bronze Two-branch candelabra, late 19th century, each cast with floral designs, on a circular base, with foundry stamp (2), height 19 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (British, 1857-1941), brass inkwell, c. 1890, with glass liner, height 7 cm width 10 cm depth 10 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Archibald Knox (British, 1864-1933) for Liberty & Co., Tudric pewter crumb tray, model no. 0532, c. 1900, cast in bas-relief with stylised foliage panels, stamped and numbered, length 25 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Regency cast bronze ink stand, 19th century, of rectangular form, decorated in the Greek revival style with masks and acorns, topped with three lidded wells, two with rosettes and one with a stylised snake, raised on an ebonised base, signed 'Week's Museum, Tichbourne Street', together with a Victorian inkwell in the form of a fitted tray with two handles either side, with glass inkwells, (A/F) (2), height 9 cm width 20 cm depth 9 cm; height 9 cm width 25 cm depth 11 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques,…
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Gilded brass argand lamp, with a central urn above two arms, decorated with masks and floral swags, raised on a square base with four bun feet, together with an oil lamp in the shape of a Doric column, electrified, no shades (2), height 44 cm width 38 cm depth 17 cm; height 45 cm width 15 cm depth 15 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of German ormolu and bronze candle holders, 19th century, topped with cylindrical storm shades, their columns decorated with foliage and ropes in bronze between gilded fruits and scrolls (2), height 42 cm width 8 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Italian pietra dura panel, c. 1950, depicting a fountain, framed, 21 x 15 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Bronze bust of a native American, wearing a warbonnet, alongside an eagle to take flight, on a circular black marble base, height 33 cm width 18 cm depth 19 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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After Frederic Remington (American, 1861-1909), bronze sculpture of the cowboy, 20th century, depicting a cowboy riding an indignant horse, on a rectangular grey variegated marble base, signed 'Frederic Remington' edition 27/100, height 59 cm width 50 cm depth 24 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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After Frederic Remington (American, 1861-1909), bronze sculpture of buffalo signal, 20th century, depicting a native American on horseback waving a buffalo hide, on a rounded rectangular grey variegated marble base, signed 'Frederic Remington' edition 32/100, height 94 cm width 63 cm depth 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of white ceramic vase lamp bases, modern, with metal mounts in the forms of stylised foliage including two handles and four feet, electrified (2), height 68 cm width 32 cm depth 26 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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French brass twin handle centrepiece, early 20th century, decorated with repousse baskets of roses, together with a pair of bronzed vase lamps, decorated with floral swags and raised on a square marble base, electrified (3), height 22 cm width 49 cm depth 17 cm; height 56 cm width 20 cm depth 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese blue and white vase lamp bases, modern, depicting a serene outdoor scene including pagodas, bridges and birds, with silvered mounts decorated with scrolls, raised on four paw feet, electrified (2), height 79 cm width 23 cm depth 19 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of egg-shell lacquer and brass mounted lamps, decorated with gilded metal satyr masks and floral swags, raised on three cabriole legs terminating in goat feet around a central support, above a circular plinth decorated to resemble egg-shell, electrified (2), height 56 cm width 17 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Charlotte Boyd (b. 1968), mother and child, 2008, bronze, edition: 12/12, inscribed and numbered '12/12, Charlotte Boyd, 2008?, height 27 cm. Provenance: Wagner Art Gallery, Paddington, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney, Exhibited: Wagner Art Gallery, Paddington, Charlotte Boyd family life, 2008
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Marta Platthy, angels, bronze, on marble base, height 14 x 3 cm, base 10 x 13 x 13 cm. Provenance: The Sculptors Society, Australia square exhibition, 2009, Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Rod Dudley (b. 1935), Mata Hari Monument, 1988, bronze on wooden base, signed and dated to base 'Rod Dudley '88', height 28 cm. Provenance: Bonython Meadmore Gallery, Woollahra, the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Bronze oil lamp, 19th century, electrified, together with a violin base table lamp (2), height 60 cm; 85 cm (including. Shade). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French Restoration ebonised and ormolu mounted lyre clock, c. 1830, the lyre shaped case with circular enamel dial with Arabic numerals, raised on stepped plinth base decorated with bear hunt scene, pendulum and key, height 46 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Pair of bronze Vase-Shaped argand oil lamps, 19th century, the central amphora-style vase decorated with long, sweeping handles and a spray of flowers on either side, raised on a shaped black stone base (2), height 55 cm width 16 cm depth 15 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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James Edwards (Australian), shell doll house, two-storey house, applied with shells, height 87 cm width 80 cm depth 40 cm
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Cream painted tin and brass umbrella stand, with transfer decoration, together with a footed mahogany wine cooler, with brass bucket, and a French oval jardiniere, (A/F) (3), height 69 cm; 50 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Arnotts biscuit barrel, 20th century, the glass barrel with painted inscription 'Arnotts famous Biscuits', height 31 cm diameter 30 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Dutch folk art wooden chocolate mould, one side carved with a gentleman the other with a lady in traditional costume, 70 x 27 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria Fish, Sydney
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Irish Paisley shawl, rectangular, all-over paisley motif in shades of red, green and yellow, 166 x 172 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria Fish, Sydney
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