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Decorative Arts & Collectables, Day 2 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:646
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Collectables, Day 2Lots with images:570
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:529
Date:6-Nov-2022
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'Map Of The County Of Oxford From An Actual Survey Made In The Years 1831 & 1832' by C. and J. Greenwood published by the proprietors Greenwood & Co, London [April 1834], framed 68 x 81 cm overall
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Books: 'Natural Philosophy' by Ganot (translated by Atkinson, 1872); 'A Year at the Shore' by Gosse [1873]; 'The Dispersal of Plants throughout the World' by Ridley [1930]; 'The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia' in 4 volumes; 'Encyclopedia of Exploration 1850 to 1940, The Oceans, Islands and Polar Regions' by Howgego [Hordern House], plus 4 other volumes. (12 vols.).
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Pears Soap pair of antique lithograph prints in period oak frames, 86 x 64 cm each overall
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[Papuan Interest]: F.E. Williams, 'Orokaiva Society' (1928) and 'Orokaiva Magic' (1930), O.U.P. original hardbound editions with plates. (2 vols.)
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Milton, John and Henry Lawes 'The Mask Of Comus', [Published by The Nonesuch Press, Bloomsbury, 1937], hardcover with embossed cream boards, limited edition 59/950 copies
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Guns, Shooting & Hunting. A small library of books
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'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' by Eliot (h/c, with dust jacket, 1956); 'The Silver Locusts' by Bradbury (1951); 'Whistler...' by MacFall (1905), plus several other volumes. (11 vols).
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Anthony Powell Novels; all hardcover, with dust jackets, comprising of 'A Question of Balance' (Jan.1952); 'The Valley of Bones' (2nd print, 1964); 'The Soldier's Art' (1966) and 'What's become of Waring' (1968 edition), (4).
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Interesting Assortment including 1968 (April) controversial 'The Passion of Muhammed Ali' edition of Esquire Magazine, the front cover showing Ali's torso penetrated by arrows, alluding to the civil right issues and Vietnam War protests plaguing the nation at the time; music interest with The Beatles 1985 limited edition picture disc for 20th Anniv. of 'Help', plus two other singles, various sheet music songbooks; also 1911 edition of 'A Voyage with Mails' (Brisbane to London) personalized by owner for a…
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[Judaica], The Erna Michael Wood Blocks, Twenty nine illustrations from original wood blocks, successors of the Venice Haggadah, introduction by Bezalel Narkiss. Quarto, 29 plates, each numbered, loose as issued, with text booklet, together in canvas box, [The Israel Museum, 1977], set 42 of a limited edition of 250.
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World Art: 4 volumes (Japanese text) with numerous full page plates; hardcover.
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[Judaica], Seder Haggadah shel Pessach, Copenhagen 1769, facsimile reproduction of the original held by the Hessiche Landes-und Hochschulbibliothek Darmstadt, Codex Orientalis 7; accompanied by a matching volume of commentary and a full translation. (2 vols. in slipcase), [Graz, Austria, 1989].
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Orientalists: Two books comprising: I.) Stevens, Mary Anne 'The Orientalists Delacroix To Matisse' [Lon. 1984] soft cover, 256pp, multiple colour and black and white illustrations, II.) Benjamin, Roger 'Orientalism, Delacroix To Klee' Art Gallery of New South Wales [1997], hard cover with d/j, 259pp, with multiple colour and black and white illustrations.
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Orientalist and Islamic Art. 22 assorted auction catalogues, Sotheby's, Christie's and Millon, circa 1997-2013. 14 in English and 8 in French, many with notated results.
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Enid Blyton library of Children's books (quantity)
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Jiri Kosina (1891-?), Czechoslovakia / Karlstejn Castle. 1935, lithograph in colours, [Prumyslova Tiskarna, Prague.], 99.5 x 62 cm, Kosina, a landscape painter and graphic designer, created this poster - one of a series of painterly landscapes issued by the Czechoslovak Government Railway in the mid 1930s. Karlstejn Castle, situated near Prague, is a gothic castle built by King Charles IV (the Holy Roman Emperor in the 14th century), specifically as a place to safely house the royal jewels and holy relics.
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'F. Sandiman & Co.' Indian & China Tea Merchants, 75 William Street Melbourne (R.F. Baillieu & Co.), facsimile point of sale advertising poster, 34 x 24 cm, 54 x 43 cm overall
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Jules Cheret (1836 - 1931), Grands Magasins Aux Buttes Chaumont......, lithograph in colours, Imp. Chaix, Paris, 1890, 120.5 x 86 cm; framed 133 x 100 cm overall.
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Albert Dorfi, L'Alsacienne (fabric dye), circa 1925, poster printed by Goossens, Brussels, linen backed, 62' x 47' sheet, (158 x 120 cm).
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Postcards, Greeting Cards. A range in very mixed condition including Tasmanian scenes, Bendigo, Stawell, Healesville, Perth and other Australian scenes, plus assorted world cards of mixed vintages, (qty)
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Postcards & Ephemera including four Bonzo postcards, greeting cards etc, 19th and 20th century, (35 items)
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'Welcome Home' boxed set of postcards by Raphael Tuck. The interior divided into sections, each titled, 'England', 'Scotland', 'Ireland', 'Wales' etc. This set (as per embossed inscription) presented to the delegates of the Imperial Press Conference in London in 1909. Apart from the scenic cards, there are trains, cruise ships and battleships. The set is complete housing 254 cards, which are in remarkably good condition.
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Stereoviews 'Crystal Palace' group of nine hand-coloured cards showing interior scenes of the exhibits from the 1851 Great Exhibition.
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Boer War 'For Empire Queen and Flag, South Africa, 1900' set of 70 stereoview cards housed in original khaki cloth covered box. [Published by Underwood & Underwood].
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General Omar Bradley attractive pen signature on piece, mounted with a black and white photograph of Bradley with Maj. Gen. J. Lawton Collins
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Franz Liszt single page letter with with bold signature. Accompanied with original cover (stamp removed) and photo portrait, plus a letter of authenticity
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Victor Vasarely (1906 - 1997) original pen autograph on black & white photograph. From the Fred Goldschlager Collection.
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Records. A small selection of vintage 78's
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'His Masters Voice' coloured tin enamel sign, 46 x 40 cm
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'Stagecoach' 20th Century Fox group of eight black and white publicity stills, sheet size 20.5 x 25 cm
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Force 10 From Navarone: complete set of ten Italian printed theatrical release posters, 1978, for the film which starred Robert Shaw, Harrison Ford and Edward Fox; each 46 x 67 cm. (10)
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Michael Jackson (1958-2009), (self portraits), four sketches on three sheets, pencil and ink on paper, with accompanying documentation from It's Only Rock N Roll Auctions, New York, 2006, purchased at Leonard Joel Auctions, 2014
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Hornby track and vintage accessories including signal house, carriages etc, Note clockwork missing from loco.
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Three antique American cast iron money banks, 19th/20th century, the largest 14 cm high
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Three assorted antique American cast iron money banks, 19th/20th, the largest 17 cm high
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Three assorted antique American cast iron money banks, painted green, yellow and red, 19th/20th, the largest 17 cm high
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Three assorted antique American cast iron money banks, all with red painted finishes, 19th/20th, the largest 17 cm high
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Three assorted antique American cast iron money boxes, 19th century, the largest 13.5 cm high
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Antique German porcelain headed doll stamped 'Germany, Heinrich Handwerck Halbig, 7', 19th/20th century, 70 cm high
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'Hercules Ferris Wheel' American lithograph tin-plate clockwork Ferris Wheel by A.J. Chien, circa 1930, 42 cm high
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Assorted tin-plate and clockwork vintage toys including horse and cart, seal, penguin etc, (11 items)
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Five vintage Israeli metal money boxes, circa 1950s-60s, the largest 19 cm wide
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Marusan Kosuge Cadillac Japanese tinplate friction toy, mid 20th century, later re-painted finish to the underside, 32 cm long
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Three vintage Coca-Cola Australian Russell Yo-Yos, circa 1970s
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AFL Football Melbourne Demons signed Sherrin football including, Shane Woewodin, Adem Yze, Nathan Brown and others
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Assorted playing cards, chess pieces and antique Chinese chess board, the board 48 cm wide
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