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The Connoisseur's Auction - Night Two — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:145
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction - Night TwoLots with images:145
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:100
Date:1-Feb-2022
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A. Simpson & Son safe, solid cast iron with brass plaque, handle and lock, painted finish with key
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19th century cast iron water fountain, with 3 'Waterfall' tiered pools, standing on a base decorated with 3 waterbirds, 250 cm tall
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Cast iron garden urn, with a pair of mythical dragon handles and the urn of classical Regency style
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Wrought iron outdoor chair, French Parisian style with cross hatch design seat
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Rare French cast iron crucifix French cast iron crucifix, large 19th century depicting Jesus on the cross with exquisite pierced decoration of entwining flowers and scrolls, bearing inscription: 'Pont sur Saulx' (bridge on the river Saulx) double sided 134 x 65 cm
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Classical garden statue, large concrete garden statue of a Victorian maiden on matching plinth (some losses)
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Large garden plaster plaque, depicting a group of cherubs, diameter 66 cm
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Large garden composition plaque, fibreglass and plaster of rectangular form decorated with floral garlands and loving doves 60 x 85 cm
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Pair of garden plaster plaques, both of oval form depicting semi-clad figures 40 x 33 cm each
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19th century engraving, Architecturally designed urns, Italian, framed 74 x 50 cm
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19th century engraving, Architecturally designed urns, Italian, framed 74 x 50 cm
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Large tapestry wall hanging, burnt orange fabric, depicting lions flanking a shield shaped crest, on a metal rod, made in Paris 240 x 160 cm
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Cast iron garden plaque, depicting a Roman bust with laurel garland in high relief, diameter 65 cm
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French giltwood chair, 19th century open armchair with elaborate gilt and carved frame, original upholstery covers
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Wrought iron garden gate, with an arched top, ring handles with complete door frame
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Composite garden Statutory, Hercules mounted on a reeded column base, height 136 cm
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Regency spelter figure, Roman classical figure of a nude gentleman supported on a socle base, height 64 cm
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Persian rug, handwoven wool, brown and cream ground with geometric details 380 x 307 cm
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Edwardian walnut dumbwaiter, with a spindle gallery top, fitted with 2 burr walnut panelled doors and open lower shelf supported by turned front legs
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Glass compotes, set of five Victorian cranberry glass compotes., height 14 cm, diameter 15 cm
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Victorian grandfather clock, in Scottish walnut with brass weights and pendulum, by a. Mann Greenock C.1960
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Antique bureau bookcase, flame mahogany with inlays and cross banding, glazed top doors and fitted secretaire
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19th century breakfront sideboard, polished mahogany with large mirrored back and carved decorated frame
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Imposing mantle clock, Ansonia with two cavalier figures, spelter on enamelled metal base, with key (A/F sword)
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Tibetan dancing Dakini statue, tall bronze figurine, deity above two smaller figures, a 'Flame' aureole and a lotus base, height 46 cm
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Tibetan dancing Dakini statue, bronze figurine with gilt highlights, the figure atop mythical tiger, wearing gilt trimmed robes, finished with a painted face and head, the creature clutching a smaller figure all on a lotus base, height 30.5 cm
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Tibetan Shakyamuni Buddha statue, bronze figurine seated on lotus base upon a shrine, the aureole decorated with mythical creatures and beings, height 27 cm
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Tibetan dancing Dakini statue, bronze figurine with gilt highlights and painted decorations, dancing above a smaller figure, painted 'Flame' aureole on a base, height 29 cm
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Nude statue, Semi-clade figure of composition material, height 58 cm
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French oak Breton buffet, heavily carved peasant scene to panel doors below and two glazed doors on top, Barley twist columns in oak
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18th century oak chest, campaign chest in two parts fitted with five drawers and classical carvings to the draw fronts
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Yellow Dzambhala statue, bronze figurine, a deity seated atop a snow lion, full gilt finish with jewelled crown and jewellery, 'Flame' aureole on a lotus base, height 34 cm
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Cutler roll-top desk, polished American oak with tambour roll-top, pigeon hole interior on a twin pedestal base fitted with 8 drawers and 2 slides
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Antique samovar, bronze with twin handles (no lid) original Sotheby's label
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Exquisite banquet dining table, 19th century polished mahogany with five large extension leaves, D-ends, supported on turned and carved legs with solid brass castors of the highest quality
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Suite of ten dining chairs, polished mahogany frames with cameo shaped backs and carved details, front turned and reeded legs on castors, cushioned upholstery depicting dragonflies
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Portico hanging lanterns, pair of rustic wrought iron with blue glazed panels, hexagonal shaped 90 cm high
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Massive portico hanging lantern, rustic with decorative iron work with glass panels (4 panels missing) 120 cm hexagonal shape
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Persian Kashan rug, handwoven wool, red ground with central medallion, floral decorations 377 x 288 cm
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Hanging lamp, Islamic inspired eight sided and with alternating clear and decorative panels, metal pierced frame
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Breakfront sideboard, French provincial style fitted with four doors, four drawers with carved decorations and parquetry top
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Chinese cinnabar stool, late 19th century Chinese cinnabar lacquer stool, decorated with exotic bird
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Table top samovar, large and impressive silverplated on quadruple feet base and etched decoration with twin handles and bone tap
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19th century French spelter mantle clock, exquisite marble and spelter with seated maiden and winged cherub on classical marble base, enamelled face with Roman numerals (some repairs)
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Circular pedestal table, polished burr walnut with marquetry inlaid decoration, supported by a pedestal quadruped base that has extensive carved acanthus leaves
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Marble 'Wing' sculpture, carved marble on a metal stand and plinth base
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Designer armchairs, a pair decorated with gold leaf, upholstered in suede, handmade and designed
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Designer table, solid timber gold leaf finish, hand made and designed
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Antique davenport desk, in walnut with satinwood inlays, embossed leather writing slope, stationary compartment to the top and four drawers to one side
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Parquetry davenport, 19th century fine quality inlaid desk with walnut, amboyna, ebony and boxwood veneers, birdseye maple interior
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Persian woollen hand knotted floor rug, 430 x 303 cm
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Rare 19th century duplex Majolica parlour lamp, beautiful stone ware six branch parlour lamp with decorated reservoir depicting a cottage in a field with floral etched ruby shade and crystal droplets on adjustable weighted chain
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After Emmanuel Fremiet, an early bronze group figure of two hunting hounds, signed mounted in marble plinth
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Continental sofa table, early 19th century walnut with drop-leaves lyre base joined by a stretcher with well fitted with full width drawer
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Persian Khal-Mohammadi rug, handwoven wool, Burgundy ground 390 x 305
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Pair of wall mounted candlelabra, Venetian style in gilt metal, each bearing five candle sconces (electrified)
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Louis Pisani, 'Music Rehearsal' oil on canvas, 92 x 68 cm (135 x 115 cm overall size)(details including artist name, and gallery provenance for Rome and Florence to reverse) mounted in the finest quality 19th century giltwood, gesso and moulded picture frame
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Exquisite Mid-Victorian sofa, polished mahogany frame, fully upholstered in ivory brocade with 2 scrolled arms
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Georgian breakfront sideboard, polished mahogany with bowed doors flanking the central drawer, with brass handles and supported on tapering square legs
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Sheraton style overmantle mirror, rosewood, extensively decorated with inlays depicting mythical winged creatures and foliate decoration, the frame with turned and reeded columns, bevelled glass mirrors flanking the central larger mirror
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KPM porcelain plaque, 19th century German hand painted plaque depicting 'Madonna of the Chair' after Raphael, in ornate gilded frame
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African tribal spear, double ended tribal spear with leaf shaped blade and wooden shaft, height 190 cm
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African tribal spear, double ended tribal spear with leaf shaped blade and wooden shaft, height 190 cm
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African tribal spear, double ended tribal spear with leaf shaped blade and wooden shaft, height 190 cm
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19th century bookcase, polished mahogany with carved decoration and original glazed doors
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Victorian hallway cabinet, polished mahogany with bow front fitted with a single door
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O.P. Churchett, 'Arrivee de Rebecca' hand woven tapestry in wool, mounted in highly ornate 19th century giltwood frame under glass, overall size 109 x 100 cm (comes with original giltwood plaque)
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Silverplate food dome, Victorian large dome with engraved armorial and ornate handle
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Victorian breakfront wardrobe, polished mahogany, 3 doors and fitted with drawers to the central door
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William IV extension dining table, polished mahogany with turned legs on brass casters, two extension leaves
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English mahogany suite of dining chairs, 19th century set of six balloon back dining chairs with floral tapestry drop in seats
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Crochet Bedspread, vintage Queen size handmade
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Persian Mashad carpet, Genuine hand knotted Persian carpet which has used Mashad design features 100% wool pile, 385 x 300 cm
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Victorian mahogany sideboard, breakfront fitted with four doors, three drawers and carved back of fine quality
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Outstanding French mantle clock, Empire slate mantle clock flanked by columns and bas relief brass friezes
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Pair of green glass lustre vases, frilled rims with enamel and gilt decoration and hanging prisms
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Pair of carver chairs, mid Victorian polished mahogany frames with carved details, striped upholstered seats
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French Torchiere stand, 19th century elaborately carved with flowers, reeding and acanthus leaves (electrified into a standard lamp, no shade)
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Victorian credenza, polished rosewood fitted with four doors, marble top and mirrored back
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Crystal table top candelabra, three branch with crystal droplets
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Mantle vases, pair of Victorian painted milk glass vases depicting rural scenes and flowers., height 22 cm
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Regency style mirror, circular bevelled glass decorated with carved eagle to the crest, in the Regency manner
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Venetian wall mirror, highly decorative late 19th century Italian glass with engraved multiple mirrored panels
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R.W. Sturgess, 'Among the Marigolds' (1923) print in gilt frame
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19th century Escritoire, flame mahogany in a beautifully fitted interior, full width drawers and fretwork carvings
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19th century cedar chest, fitted with seven drawers, original handles with mother of pearl inlays, supported on turned legs
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Giusseppe Armani statue, large lady figurine named Mercedes with certificate and original box, height 64 cm. Brunette wearing red shoes with bows and shimmering dress
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Stephen Skillitzi, large art glass bowl by Australian artist, multi coloured bowl with pressed handkerchief rim and original label to base
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Pair of Victorian chairs, gentlemans and ladies chairs with polished mahogany frames and cream velvet upholstery with deep buttoned backs
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Tilt top drum table, mahogany Mid-Victorian circular table with an extensively carved quadrafoil base of fine quality
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Two exquisite chairs, Venetian style, highly decorated with inlays, pierced carvings and floral embroidered upholstery
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Nataraja Shiva statue, large bronze figurine depicting shiva atop another deity entwined in a cobra, performing Tandar (the form of dance) inside a aureole the shape of the sun, atop a lotus and shrine base, height 65 cm
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19th century spirit kettle, copper and brass by Mather and Armstrong
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Nude study, unknown artist, competent oil on canvas depicting nude male and female figures, 75 x 50 cm
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Persian Mashhad, hand knotted wool rug, 287 x 390 cm
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Important George III secretaire bookcase, fitted with glazed astragal glazed doors to the top section, a fitted secretaire above three full width drawers, in original condition (some A/F)
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A rare flame mahogany library table, early 19th century with green leather top and four fitted drawers above the finest elaborate carving to the quadruped and quadrafoil base (requiring minor repairs)
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E.P.N.S. Lancaster rose teaset, five piece set marked 'Poole 400' to bases with footed base tray
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19th century display cabinet, with two original glazed doors, Grecian key moulding and adjustable internal glass shelving
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Mary Gregory vase, hand painted enamelled decoration depicting boy flying kite., height 32 cm
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