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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:113
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction - Night TwoLots with images:113
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:67
Date:1-Mar-2022
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Exquisite ecclesiastical carving, 'The Last Supper', Italian early 20th century. Finely carved and well executed representation in glazed case. 93 x 35 x 34 cm
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Long hallway table, in the Regency style of English oak, fitted with four drawers on tapering legs
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Pair of Chinese armchairs, 19th century with carved and shaped splat, open arms and original traces of umber stain
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Balouch Persian rug, handwoven wool, Burgundy ground 190 x 110 cm
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Persian Tabriz carpet, Genuine hand knotted Persian carpet which has used Tabriz design features 100% wool pile, 380 x 295 cm
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French style display cabinet, polished timber with brass inlays, metal mounts with a marble top, velvet lined interior
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French Tabletop vitrine, glazed hinged top with inlays and ormolu mounted decorations
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19th century credenza, burr walnut with satinwood inlays, white marble top with mirrored back
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19th century grandfather clock, with an English oak case and inlaid shell design cameo, painted face and brass eagle to the top
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Late 19th century French plaster statue, the water carrier, depicting an elegant figure of a young lady on a plinth base, height 104 cm
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Late 19th century French plaster statue, the water carrier, depicting an elegant figure of a young lady on a plinth base, height 104 cm
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Exquisite console table, Finest quality, late 19th century mahogany console table of massive proportions, supported on carved cabriole legs terminating at lion paw feet
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Exquisite console table, Finest quality, late 19th century mahogany console table of massive proportions, supported on carved cabriole legs terminating at lion paw feet
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Attractive mirror of large proportions, with bevelled plate glass and gadroon gilt moulded framed, 126 x 147 cm
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Attractive mirror of large proportions, with bevelled plate glass and gadroon gilt moulded framed, 126 x 147 cm
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Stunning French armoire, Louis Philippe with veneers of satinwood, amboyna and ebony, three full length doors with ormolu mounts and inlays
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Large dog of fo, black glazed garden statue
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An imposing bronze figural garden fountain, of massive proportions with figures of semi-clad cherubs and cranes. Origin: removed from a large property, rural NSW, English manor, height approx. 330 x, width 170 cm
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Rare antique Dulcitone, by makers Thomas Machell and Sons, Glasgow, Scotland, in excellent order
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Pair of French fauteuil, 19th century French provincial carved giltwood open armchairs with original French aubusson tapestry covers
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Victorian sideboard, polished mahogany breakfront fitted with four doors and three drawers, carved back
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Italian clock and candelabra garniture, elaborately decorated marble and brass with central clock, three pieces
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French waterfall chandelier, of elegant design and proportions, with crystal beads and droplets
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Persian Bakhtiari rug, handwoven wool, Burgundy ground with floral decorations 355 x 311 cm
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Victorian dining table, polished mahogany with winding mechanism, two extension leaves and D-ends, supported on turned legs with original casters
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Victoria table top epergne, four trumpet vaseline and green glass epergne with twisted stem decoration
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19th century hand painted dessert set, set of ten side plates with hand painted river scenes with pink gilt borders
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Victorian chaise lounge, polished mahogany frame with Regency striped brocade upholstery
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19th century card table, burr walnut with folding top and baize interior, pedestal base with carved details, (BADA label)
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French boulle mantle clock, tortoise shell and brass inlaid case with Roman numerals on porcelain panels
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Pair of salon chairs, 19th century Continental with golden brocade covers
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Persian Kashan carpet, Genuine hand knotted Persian carpet handmade in Kashan, 404 x 297 cm
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Victorian loo table, oval burr walnut top with Tunbridge ware inlays and cross banding
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19th century silky oak dressing table, polished finish fitted with six drawers, swivelling mirror and turned reeded legs to the front
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William and Mary style bookcase, quality English oak with glazed doors above a fully fitted secretaire with drawers below
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French bombe commode, inlaid kingwood with three full width drawers, metal mounts with matching handles and solid marble top
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19th century carriage clock, with a brass and glass case, enamelled dial with a mercury pendulum, of large proportions
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Giltwood overmantle mirror, in the French taste, with decorative lattice insert to the ornately carved frame
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A pair of cast bronze urns, classical pair of French twin handled urns with cherub decoration on marble bases
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Victorian credenza, walnut with white cararra marble top, mirror back, carved decoration with inlays
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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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Large breakfront display cabinet, in the style of Chippendale, mahogany with glazing bars, four doors above cabriole legs to the base
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Aynsley dinner set, 'Bird of Paradise' pattern re-created from early Aynsley design circa 1850 comprising of plates, bowls, platter, gravy boat etc
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Marble and mahogany wash stand, of fine quality fitted with drawers and two doors with amber glass handles (minor repairs required)
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Mahogany and mirrored dressing Chest/Desk, of fine quality fitted with multiple drawers, pivoting mirror, jewellery compartments and candle sconces (matching the previous lot)
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Rare penny Farthing, mid 19th century 51' spoked front wheel (some modern replacements)
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Australian Colonial cedar dining table, 'D' ends with two extension leaves on turned legs terminating into brass castors
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Silverplate food dome, Victorian large dome with engraved armorial and ornate handle
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Dante Alighieri, 'The Vision of Hell', illustrated by Gustave Dore. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin. Folio, full leather with gilt and bands to spine circa 1880
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Milton's 'Paradise Lost', illustrated by Gustave Dore, published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin. No date. Folio, half leather binding with gilt and bands to spine. Numerous full page illustrations circa 1880, gilt edges
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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 Sothebys label
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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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Chesterfield sofa, by Moran in Burgundy leather with deep buttoned back
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Chesterfield sofa, by Moran in Burgundy leather with deep buttoned back
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French provincial buffet, country oak with brass mesh panels to the two doors below
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French bronze sculpture, depicting a nude figure of a gentleman, signed after Giambologna, supported on a marble base, height 61 cm
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Pair of marble table lamps, late 19th century in the form of urns, hand carved with floral and acanthus decorations, height 80 cm
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Mahogany dumb waiter, elegant 19th century piece in polished mahogany, two tier with two door cupboard and turned columns topped by finials, on brass and ceramic castors
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Regency style wall mirror, circular giltwood framed with sectional bevelled plate glass panels, diameter 100 cm
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Taxidermy golden pheasant, excellent specimen of a male pheasant mounted upon natural wood base
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Taxidermy of a black Crow, in natural pose with added water droplets
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Welsh kitchen dresser, English oak of traditional form with carved drawers and doors
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Royal Albert Crown china, six person Art Deco teaset comprising six cups and saucers, milk jug and sugar bowl with teapot all in Deco stepped handle design with floral gilt and enamel detailing. Reg no 794028
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Victorian Royal Worcester plates, three hand painted botanical study plates, diameter 24 cm
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Victorian 'Tree' hallstand, mahogany, the central middle drawer with marble top, of excellent quality
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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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Italian green marble column, quality carved green marble with spiral twist column
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Carved and inlaid Moroccan chest, carved hardwood inlaid with mother of pearl design, lined interior
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Victorian revolving brass music stool, beautiful small revolving brass stool, marked C.H. Hare patent, embossed folding base and armorial tapestry top
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Victorian dining table, polished mahogany D-end table with two extension leaves and winding mechanism
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Persian Mashhad, hand knotted wool rug, 287 x 390 cm
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Handsome mahogany sideboard of small proportions, with mirrored back, two drawers above two panelled doors, of fine quality
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Ruby glass banquet lamp, large and imposing 19th century brass with ruby glass reservoir, rococo design with shell acorn shaped finial
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Mahogany card table, hinged and folding top with baize interior above a bird cage carved base
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19th century ladies work table, burr walnut with fitted interior on tripod legs
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Victorian ladies work table, walnut with inlays and fitted interior
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Victorian gentlemans chair, polished mahogany frame with upholstered seat
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Baluch floor rug, hand woven, woollen, red/black base 187 x 121 cm
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Georgian mahogany chest, fitted with six drawers, mushroom shaped handles and bun feet
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An elaborate Venetian glass side lamp, extensively decorated glass centrepiece lamp in the form of grapes on vines with scattered fruit (working condition)
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Yves Saint Laurent, framed designer top, deer print, large wall framed display piece
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Paul Beadle, hand carved timber sculpture on a slate base
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New York Rockefeller style chest, Entirely mirrored with silver painted trim, fitted with 5 drawers (minor crack to Lh side panel)
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New York Rockefeller style chest, Entirely mirrored with silver painted trim, fitted with 5 drawers (mirror crack to front drawer panel)
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Pair of Chinese armchairs, 19th century with carved and shaped splat, open arms
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The four seasons, a set of four large life size garden statues in the form of young maidens standing on matching plinth bases, overall height: 184 cm
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Pair of wall mounted candlelabra, Venetian style in gilt metal, each bearing five candle sconces (electrified)
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Black forest clock, long case wall clock of German origin, carved foliage
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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 miniature Wellington chest, polished mahogany fitted with six drawers and locking mechanism to one side
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19th century engraving, Architecturally designed urn, Italian, framed 74 x 50 cm
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19th century engraving, Architecturally designed urn, Italian, framed 74 x 50 cm
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Wash bowl and jug set, Ridgeways 'Autumn' Victorian soap dish, bowl and jug decorated with birds and foliate design
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Tasmanian huon pine chest, fitted with eight drawers and carved columns
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Elaborate carved pot stand, painted and gilt decorations, height 57 cm
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Anglo Indian railway bench, rare reversible back model with tiled back and pierced panels in original condition
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Chinese wall panel, decorative wall panel carved in relief depicting scholar and pupils with gilt finish
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Hezzanith instrument works Sexton, Victorian English made sexton in fully fitted presentation box with three spare lenses
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Naval gentleman's jacket, with applied ribbons and decoration (this jacket originally belonged to the owner of the previous lot - sextant)
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