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The Grace Antique Galleries Collection — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:749
Sale Title:The Grace Antique Galleries CollectionLots with images:436
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:464
Date:11-Apr-2010
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A French Empire Flame Mahogany Commode, the rectangular top above a single frieze drawer and three further drawers, flanked by columnar styles, the whole with gilt metal mounts raised on bun feet 128 x 91 x 56 cm
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An Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Pheasant, length 69 cm
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A 19th century Electrotype Tazza, circular, embossed with emblems of imperial Rome, raised on a circular foot Diameter: 27 cm Height: 7 cm
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A fine pair of Spanish brass candlesticks, circa 1700, each with a turned, knopped stem, terminating in a single sconce with a drip pan, raised on a tri-form base cast with lion's paw feet. Height 44 cm note: a similar pair were sold by Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, in January 2003 for ·28,000
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An 18th Century Dutch Brass Mortar and Pestle, height: 10 cm
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J. F. Hoppenbrouwers, landscape, oil on board, signed lower left 48. 5 x 69 cm
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Arthur A. Davis, Horse Drawn Cart Watercolour Signed and dated 1886 lower right 44 x 68. 5 cm
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A Pair of 19th century Lead Figures, each cast as a standing putto, raised on a stone base Height: 71 cm
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A French Art Deco Wrought Iron Hall Light, the pierced corona above a square body with wrought iron armature and patterned glass panels, hung from four metal chains Height: 98 cm
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A Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Gates, rectangular, each with a geometric design and gilt highlights Height: 132 cm
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An 18th century English Cast Iron Fire Back, rectangular, the central cartouche cast with cherubs fashioning arrows at an anvil, within a foliate cast surround 81 x 41 cm
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A French Empire style ceramic wall mirror, the circular plate within a surround moulded with Egyptian figures and motifs 37 x 45 cm
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A French Oak Coffer, the hinged rectangular top above a panelled back and sides, with a heavy metal lock plate and hinges 76 x 52 x 46 cm
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A Pair of Chinoiserie Style Red Lacquered and Cast Iron Occasional Tables, three tiered, each painted with a vignette depicting figures and pagodas in a garden landscape, each shelf united by a faux bamboo cast iron support 40 x 71 x 30 cm
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A 19th century French Terracotta Bust of Corneille Van Cleve, after the original by Jean-Jacques Caffieri, impressed mark to reverse Height: 64 cm
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A French Empire Style Fruitwood Pedestal, the stepped rectangular top above a tapering central section, carved with foliate motifs, raised on a fluted square foot Height: 128 cm
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A Late Regency Mahogany Side Cabinet, the reverse breakfront rectangular top above a single frieze drawer with brass handles and a single glazed panelled door, flanked by leaf carved reeded styles, raised on lobed toupie feet 61. 5 x 91 x 33 cm
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A Chinoiserie black lacquered wall mirror, the bevelled rectangular plate within a surround painted with vignettes depicting figures and pagodas 106 x 60 cm
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An 18th century French walnut and marquetry writing desk, the rectangular top above two frieze drawers and a further four short drawers, the whole with foliate marquetry inlay, raised on twist turned supports united by a cross stretcher 71. 5 x 75. 5 x 35. 5 cm
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Howard Ashton (1877 - 1964), leda and the Swan Oil on canvas Signed lower left 39 x 29 cm
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A 19th century Gilt Wood Wall Mirror, the rectangular bevelled plate within a surround of shaped outline, relief carved with foliage 104 x 61. 5 cm
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A George II Oak Low Dresser, north Wales, circa 1730 The rectangular top above three frieze drawers, two panelled doors, brass loop handles, raised on block supports 151 x 85 x 63. 5 cm
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A pair of South American portraits, watercolour 34 x 27 cm
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A Japanese Kutani Vase and Cover, late Meiji period Baluster, painted with cartouches depicting figures and birds in garden surrounds, within trellis borders, surmounted by a domed cover with an ovoid finial Height: 40 cm
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An Early 19th century French Pewter Charger, of shaped circular outline, the reverse inscribed E. P. X Diameter: 37 cm
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A pair of 19th century French silver plate and gilt brass urns, in the classical taste campana, each moulded with a central frieze depicting a Roman, beneath a radiating gilt bronze border, flanked by leaf cast handles, raised on a square slate foot. Height 22 cm
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A Spanish limed and carved wooden head of a man, 17th/18th century carved as a bearded male, raised on a later wooden base, the bust. Height 21 cm
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An 18th Century Figural Fruitwood Corbel, carved as a semi draped bearded male, raised on a later oak base Height: 46 cm
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A Greek icon of Saint Nicholas, painted with the image of St Nicholas enthroned, beneath a pierced silver oklad 20 x 16 cm
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An Early 18th Century Burr Walnut Display Cabinet, the stepped fall cornice above two glazed panelled doors, the lower section with two frieze doors, raised on twist turned supports united by cross stretchers, bun feet 101. 5 x 155. 5 x 43. 5 cm
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A George III Mahogany Wine Table, the circular tilt top above a turned standard, raised on a tripod base with pad feet Height: 72 cm Diameter: 87 cm
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An 18th century Irish mahogany armchair, the shaped crest rail with leaf and shell carving, above a pierced vertical splat, out swept arms and a fitted seat, raised on finely leaf carved cabriole legs, ball and claw feet
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A George III mahogany knee hole desk, the rectangular top above a central frieze drawer and a lower drawer with a recessed front, flanked by pedestals, each with an arrangement of three drawers, brass drop ring handles, bracket feet 122 x 82. 5 x 51 cm
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A Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Wall Mirror, mid 18th century The original rectangular plate within a shaped surround, the whole with fine marquetry inlay Height: 88 cm
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An unusual specimen wood inlaid sewing box of Yachting Interest, last quarter 19th century rectangular, veneered in woods including burr walnut, ash and mahogany, the cover inlaid with a central cartouche depicting Queen Victoria's Royal yacht, H. M. Y Alberta, surveying America's cup competitors off the Isle of Wight, within a Tunbridge Wells inlaid border, the interior fitted with a tray with lidded appertures inlaid with maritime flags and the initials a T, the front panel depicting the yacht Amy Maud…
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E.W. McGowan, bust of Frank Dunstan, 1913. Cast lead, incised signature, title and date Height: 42 cm
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A Cast Lead Allegorical Sculpture of Autumn, manufactured by H. Crowther, London Modelled as a seated putto adorned with a grape vine wreath, a bunch of grapes held in his right hand, raised on a naturalistic base Height: 47 cm
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A Burr Maple Pedestal, cylindrical, raised on an octagonal base Height: 124 cm
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An Early 19th century Swedish Polychrome and Gilt Wood Wall Mirror, the original rectangular plate beneath a boldly carved sunburst crest, with a central lyre crest, within a leaf tip carved surround 96 x 73. 5 cm
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A Regency Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard, the solid shaped back with carved roundels, above a bowed central section with dual frieze drawers, flanked by pedestals with an arrangement of four short drawers above tapering panelled doors, raised on lobed toupie feet 160. 5 x 108. 5 x 53. 5 cm
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A burr maple pedestal, cylindrical, raised on an octagonal base height 124 cm
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A fine pair of 18th century French needlework landscape panels, one panel depicting courting lovers by a lake; the other depicting a child gathering wildflowers in a field, each finely detailed with rich colours 21 x 31 cm
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A Pair of Classical Style Ceramic Pots, semi circular, each moulded with a classical frieze Width: 21 cm
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A Late Regency Mahogany Teapoy, of sarcophagus form, the canted rectangular top above a tapering rectangular body, raised on a faceted standard and a platform base, bun feet 39 x 82 x 33 cm
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An Art Deco German silver mounted Bristol blue glass lidded bowl, the compressed ovoid body applied with a foliate pierced silver mount, beneath a faceted circular cover, surmounted by a wreath finial diameter 19 cm
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A British Raj sterling silver Tray, maker's mark Walter & John Barnard, London 1890; retail mark for Lund. Blockley & Carter, manufacturers to the Queen, Bombay & Poona Of scalloped oval outline, engraved with an armorial crest within a foliate engraved surround, flanked by loop handles, 1,930 grams total weight of silver Width: 59 cm
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A 19th century Sevres Style Porcelain Lamp Base, converted to electricity, the body of baluster form centred by a classical cartouche depicting cupid and a maiden in a garden setting, a landscape vignette to the reverse, within a foliate moulded surround, on a turquoise ground Height: 22 cm
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British School, redlands Green Chapel, Bristol (Architect John Strachan, 1743) Watercolour 30 x 45 cm
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An Early 19th century French oak monastry cabinet, the arched cornice above a reverse breakfront pelmet and a single glazed panelled door, the lower section with a carved crest and leaf carved decoration 54 x 102 x 19 cm
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An Early 19th century Spanish Elm Low Side Table, the rectangular top above two frieze drawers with geometric carved decoration, raised on block supports 135 x 63 x 58 cm
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A fine pair of 18th century French needlework landscape panels, one panel depicting a woman and a cherub standing in front of a classical portico, in a garden setting; the other showing a young girl in a garden 21 x 31 cm
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A pair of George III mahogany side chairs, each with a shaped crest rail, above a pierced vertical splat and a drop-in seat, raised on block supports united by cross stretchers
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A Spanish walnut, ebony and marquetry low table, the rounded rectangular top above dual frieze drawers, raised on shaped block supports united by cross stretchers, the whole inlaid in ebony and bone with repeating Moorish foliate designs, brass castors 59 x 52. 5 x 46. 5 cm
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Abraham Hulk Snr (Attrib.) (1813 -1897), dutch Coastal Scene Oil on board 21. 5 x 22 cm
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A George III Mahogany Corner Cupboard, the chamfered dentil cornice above dual astragal glazed panelled doors and two solid panelled doors, raised on bracket feet 104 x 212 x 47 cm
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A Continental silver cake basket, boat shaped, with a floral pierced border beneath a loop swing handle, raised on an oval foot with an egg and husk flower border width 39 cm
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A Rare Continental Enamelled Glass Urn, possibly German, early 19th century The tapering cylindrical body richly painted with vignettes depicting a court trial, within a foliate surround Height: 25 cm
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A French Silver Hot Water Pot, ovoid, cast with stylised floral swags, flanked by a fruitwood handle and a fluted spout, hallmarked Height: 21 cm
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A Victorian Silver Plate Coffee Pot, maker's mark Elkington & Co., circa 1870 Baluster, with fluted and floral engraved decoration Height: 21 cm
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An Edwardian sterling silver tray, maker's mark A. G. G., Birmingham 1902 rectangular, centred by a vacant cartouche within a richly embossed floral surround. Width 29 cm
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A French Empire Flame Mahogany Pier Glass, the rectangular plate within columnar pilasters, beneath a panelled top section 157 x 69 cm
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A French Empire Flame Mahogany Cellarette, the rectangular top above a single drawer and storage compartment, the lower section with a single cellaret drawer 55 x 83 x 42 cm
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A French walnut document box, with a hinged rectangular lid, raised on block supports. Width 30. 5 cm
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An Italian Ceramic Wall Plaque, circular, painted with a semi draped female nude Diameter: 51 cm
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A Substantial Glass Top Centre Table, the bevelled rectangular top raised on concrete supports moulded as acanthus leaf capitals 260 x 74 x 130 cm
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A French oak easel, the adjustable shelf with Archimedes screw mechanism, raised on castors. Height 255 cm
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A Chinese Four Fold Lacquered Screen, each panel relief carved with vignettes depicting peony and chrysanthemum, on a gold leaf ground, within trellis borders 188 x 164 cm
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A Chinese Reverse Painting On Glass, rectangular, depicting entertainers and dignitaries at a pagoda 49 x 74. 5 cm
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An 18th century Chinese clobbered blue and white porcelain ginger jar, of baluster form, painted in underglaze blue with a village scene, the whole with later applied gilt and polychrome highlights, beneath a pierced rosewood cover, seal mark to base height 27 cm
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An 18th century Chinese clobbered blue and white porcelain vase, the body of double gourd form richly painted in underglaze blue with fruit baskets, within cherry blossom borders, the whole later decorated in polychrome and gilt, red seal mark within dual circles. Height 23. 5 cm
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An 18H century Chinese enamelled porcelain ginger jar, ovoid, painted with a continuous pattern of phoenix and Chrysanthemum, in colours of green and iron red, beneath a pierced rosewood cover. Height 14 cm.
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A small 18th century Chinese porcelain vase, the tapering cylindrical body painted with a continuous border of lions against a stylised cloud background, in colours of blue, iron red and yellow height 11. cm.
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An 18th century Chinese clobbered blue and white porcelain vase and cover, the ovoid body painted underglaze blue with a scene depicting Geishas in a garden, the whole with later polychrome and gilt decoration, beneath a domed cover, underglaze blue leaf mark. Height 20 cm.
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An 18th century Chinese export ware blue and white porcelain ginger jar and cover, the ovoid body painted in underglaze blue with a mountainous landscape scene, beneath a flat circular cover painted with foliate motifs height 18 cm.
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An 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain dish, of shallow circular form, painted bats in flight and figures standing beneath prunus trees, underglaze blue seal mark within dual circles diameter 15. 5 cm
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A Chinese export ware porcelain jar, late 18th/early 19th century of baluster form, painted with dragon motifs, within an iron red and blue border, underglaze blue mark within dual circles. Height 8. 5 cm
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An 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jug, boat shaped, the cut-out rim painted with foliate panels, scroll handle width 23. 5 cm
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A Chinese enamelled porcelain plate, circular, painted with foliate panels in colours of iron red, blue and green diameter 23. 5 cm
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A French Painted Fauteuile, the pierced back relief carved with a vase motif, above a Fleur de Lys carved splat and out swept arms, raised on turned legs
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A Large Iranian Floor Rug, the central medallion within a stylised foliate field, in colours of cream and terracotta, on a navy blue ground 305 x 217 cm
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A French Empire Style Amboyna and Mahogany Book Cabinet, the breakfront cornice above a central bevelled glass door, flanked by two solid panelled doors, the whole with gilt metal mounts, raised on tapering block supports 175 x 219 x 53 cm
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A French Empire style polychrome and gilt wood wall mirror, the bevelled rectangular plate within a beaded surround, below a central shell carved crest, flanked by husk flower swags 169 x 102 cm
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A Rosenthal Art Deco porcelain figure group, designed by Richard Aichner, modelled as two embracing lovers, raised on a tapering rectangular plinth. Height 38 cm
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A French bronze and ivory figure of a girl, the standing female with head and arms of carved ivory holding a basket of fruit, her flowing dress cast in bronze, raised on an onyx base. Height 21 cm
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A French Art Nouveau gilt bronze and ivory bust of a woman, signed E. Bernoud, with a face of carved ivory and clothes of cast bronze, inscribed signature, raised on a marble base. Height 14. 5 cm
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A German bronze and ivory figure of a young girl, signed H. Keck, circa 1920, the standing figure with head and hands of carved ivory holding a rose, her flowing dress of cast bronze with a turquoise inset brooch, incised signature, raised on an onyx base height 15. cm
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An Art Nouveau silver and ivory vase, maker's mark V. B., circa 1890, the tapering ivory body above a silver lower section cast as a cluster of bull rushes Height: 16. 5 cm
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A Pair of Classical Style Ceramic Pots, each semi circular, moulded with a classical frieze Width: 21 cm
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A French Empire Style Gilt Metal Mounted Ceiling Lamp, octagonal, cast with panels containing classical trophies and foliate vignettes, suspended beneath husk flower chains and a leaf cast corona Height: 75 cm
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An Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Console, the rectangular marble top above an open rectangular base, with stylised scroll decoration 125 x 84. 5 x 34. 5 cm
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An Art Deco wrought iron framed wall mirror, the bevelled oval plate within a foliate pierced wrought iron frame. Width 105 cm
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An Art Deco Style Patinated Bronze Figure Group, modelled in the form of two bounding deer, raised on a marble base Width: 51 cm
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A French gilt bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, signed possibly Bruand, the figure with arms, head and legs of carved ivory, standing in a dancing pose, raised on a birdseye maple base, incised signature to base. Height 35 cm
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Henry Barlow Carter (1795-1867), the Village of Staithes, near Whitby Watercolour Signed lower left 32 x 46. 5 cm
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A Near Pair of Late 19th century Mahogany and Satinwood Bergeres, each with a rectangular crest rail above down swept arms and a cushioned seat, satinwood string inlay, raised on square tapering legs
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A 19th century Dutch mahogany and marquetry gueridon, the octagonal top inlaid with a central scene depicting a bird perched amongst foliage, above a turned and tapering standard, raised on a tripod base. Height 104. 5 cm
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A Pair of 19th century Brass Wall Brackets, each with a vasiform standard emanating dual scroll arms Height: 34 cm
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A Persian Karaja Runner (Near Tabriz), the geometric field with stylised diamond medallions on a red ground with a navy blue border 445 x 118 cm
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A George III Oak Side Table, the rectangular top above two frieze doors with brass loop handles, raised on square supports 75 x 72 x 46 cm
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An impressive pair of French cast iron architectural eagle sculptures, 19th century, each naturalistically cast as an eagle ready to take flight, raised on a rectangular plinth decorated with neo-classical panels above a stepped square foot, each bird. Height 114 cm, the plinth 81. Height 5 cm
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