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Fine Furniture, Silver, Asian and Decorative Arts — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:380
Sale Title:Fine Furniture, Silver, Asian and Decorative ArtsLots with images:366
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:256
Date:4-Apr-2023
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Louis XVI style giltwood console table, by David Freres, Marseille, with demi-lune grey marble top, above a carved frieze further decorated with garlands of laurel, on tapering legs joined by X shape stretchers centered by an urn, marked 'David Freres Marseille', height 95 cm width 145.5 cm depth 56 cm
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Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood armchairs, 19th century, carved frames, with padded back and seat upholstered in red and white silk damask, on fluted tapering legs (2), height 98 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook. Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of gilded wrought iron wall sconces, each fern shaped sconce with two scroll arms terminating in Bakelite imitation candles, electrified (2), height 85 cm
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Louis XV style Gilded-metal mounted Vernis Martin display vitrine, early 20th century, of serpentine shape with a pair of glazed doors and cased sides over a Vernis Martin style painted panels depicting courting couple and bucolic scenes, on cabriole legs with leaf cast sabots, height 200 cm width 113 cm depth 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Parcel-gilt and cane canape en corbeille, the curved braid pattern frame with flowerhead cresting, cane back and sides, brown velvet seat above a carved apron punctuated with flowerheads, on cabriole legs, height 90 cm width 150 cm depth 70 cm
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Maison Jansen, pair of Louis XV style bergeres, cream painted, the top rail carved with a floral crest, red and cream floral upholstery, on cabriole legs, stamped (2), height 93 cm
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Louis XV style ormolu kingwood and parquetry serpentine commode, with variegated marble top above three long drawers with ormolu handles and escutcheons, foliate and rocaille mounted keeled angles, with chutes terminating in scrolled foliate with cast sabots, height 83 cm width 128.5 cm depth 65 cm
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Louis XV style ormolu kingwood parquetry serpentine commode, with variegated marble top above three long drawers with ormolu handles and escutcheons, foliate and rocaille mounted keeled angles, with chutes terminating in scrolled foliate with cast sabots, height 83 cm width 128.5 cm depth 65 cm
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Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood armchairs, 19th century, the carved giltwood frames with bead and ribbon twist border, pale blue velvet upholstery, raised on four fluted tapering legs (2), height 96 cm. Provenance: The Vault, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XV style giltwood mirror, late 19th century, the rectangular mirror plate within a moulded and carved frame embellished with shells and scrolls, some visible losses to carved decoration (A/F), 134 x 109 cm
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Near pair of Sheraton style demi-lune tables, fold-over top with fruitwood marquetry of flowers and ribbons, green lined interior, on square section tapering legs (2), height 75 cm width 91 cm depth 46 cm
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Exceptional burr walnut, marquetry and ormolu mounted credenza, c. 1850, in the manner of Holland & Sons, the variegated rouge marble top fitted within a gilded bronze frieze, above three panelled doors decorated with urns, musical instruments and flowers, the sides mounted with ormolu ram's heads, oak leaves and acorns, on finely chiselled double hoofed feet, height 116 cm width 184 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: L. J. Cook & Co., May 1996, 'Mandalay', an important Point Piper Estate
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Louis XVI style kingwood, tulipwood and ormolu mounted longcase clock, c. 1880, in the manner of Jean Henri Riesener, the two train movement striking on bell, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed 'Girbelin a Paris', the drum case surmounted by putti playing with floral garlands amidst clouds, above a pedestal with sun mask, foliate and floral mounts, the trunk door with a glazed panel and a neoclassical mount, on a concave-sided plinth with toupie feet, with key and pendulum, height 230 cm.…
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Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926), Art Nouveau three piece salon suite, c. 1900, 'Aux Clematites' pattern, comprising a settee and two armchairs, the frames elaborately carved with clematis flowers and foliage, signed (3), height 106 cm (chair); height 108 cm width 128 cm depth 60 cm (settee). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Emile Galle (French, 1846-1904), Art Nouveau Two-tiered marquetry inlay stand, the shaped rectangular top with fruitwood marquetry of tulips, above four double carved legs with lower shelf, signed 'Galle' within the marquetry, height 109 cm width 69.5 cm
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Regency mahogany Dinning table, 19th century, the rectangular top with D ends, on two pedestal bases, with three downswept legs and brass lion's paw sabots and castors, with one extension leaf, height 75 cm width 177 cm depth 96 cm; 51 cm (leaf)
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Biedermeier fruitwood and ebonised Roller-top desk, c. 1830, the roller top desk enclosing a fitted interior with drawers and leather writing surface, above a long drawer, knee hole flanked by two columns and two short drawers on each side, height 97 cm width 135 cm depth 76.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French Empire mahogany armchair, c. 1900, with ormolu mounts, padded back, arms and seat, on square section front legs and saber back legs, height 97 cm
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Louis XV style ormolu mounted Chinoiserie commode, c. 1900, with a serpentine fronted rouge Royal marble top above two sans traverse long drawers decorated with panels of Chinoiserie, surrounded by ormolu mounts cast with scrolls and flowers, on cabriole legs with sabots, height 90 cm width 151 cm depth 63 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Georgian style walnut armchairs, each with a rectangular high padded back with floral silk upholstery, scrolled arms, raised on carved cabriole legs (2), height 106 cm
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Louis XVI style Chinoiserie and parquetry cabinet, c. 1900, in the manner of Paul Sormani, the pair of panelled doors with red, gilt and black lacquered panels depicting palace and battle scenes, on bracket feet with ormolu mounts, height 172 cm width 136 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III satinwood and marquetry Pembroke table, c. 1790, in the manner of John Sherrott, the top with central floral medallion and string inlay, above a side drawer and a faux drawer, on square tapering legs, height 74 cm width 95 cm depth 74 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1765, the serpentine rectangular padded back, above two shaped padded arms, with brocade upholstery, on square legs joined by 'H' stretcher, height 100 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William IV zebra wood and mahogany side table, c. 1830, the rectangular top with gilded brass gallery, on four barley twist legs ending in ormolu ball feet with floral design, with low-shelf, height 69 cm width 46 cm depth 27.5 cm
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Louis XV style oak highback armchair, the padded back and seat upholstered in verdure tapestry, carved apron, raised on cabriole legs, height 113 cm width 73 cm depth 65 cm
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William and Mary style oak sideboard, 18th century, the rectangular top above two drawers carved with geometric motifs, raised on six turned and carved legs, height 81 cm width 185 cm depth 52 cm
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Louis XV style walnut side table, early 19th century, the moulded rectangular top above a frieze carved with shells and scrolls, raised on cabriole legs, height 75 cm width 80 cm depth 59.5 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader, Dec 1996, 'Mandalay', an important Point Piper Estate
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Georgian style High-back chair, the shaped high-back and seat covered in cream suede, on cabriole legs, height 121 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Oak blanket chest, 18th century, hinged rectangular lid with metal lock, on bracket supports, height 59 cm width 107 cm depth 37 cm
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Adams style walnut silver table, 19th century, the octagonal top above four legs carved with faun masks ending in ram's hoofed feet, height 66 cm width 79 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader, May 1998, 'Mandalay', an important Point Piper Estate
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Regency mahogany window settee, 19th century, with scroll ends, pale yellow and cream damask upholstery, on six tapering legs joined by stretchers, height 72 cm width 129 depth 48 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Pair of Chinese room Dividers, each four panel screen, with early 20th century Chinese wall paper depicting birds amongst bamboos and flowers (2), 230 x 150 cm (each). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George II walnut and cherrywood armchair, designed by John Vardy, probably executed by Thomas Vardy, c. 1755-60, the shaped rectangular back above out-scrolled arms with square Greek-key supports on square chamfered legs joined by pierced stretchers, with brocade upholstery, height 90 cm width 66 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, reference: Cf. For comparison lot 1021, Christie's, the Spencer house sale, July 2010
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Attributed to Gillows (Lancaster, London) or William Trotter (Edinburgh), George III bird's eye maple and satinwood Chest-of-Drawers, 19th century, the rectangular top with string inlay, above two short drawers and three long graduated drawers with brass knobs, raised on splayed bracket feet, height 103 cm width 120 cm depth 56 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Australian Colonial cedar tilt-top table, 19th century, the circular top above a carved pedestal base with three out-swept legs ending in brass castors, height 72 cm diameter 94.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Regency mahogany and cane library chair, c. 1820, the curved tub shaped frame with cane back, with suede upholstered seat, raised on two tapering carved front legs and two back sabre legs with brass castors
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William IV style rosewood library table, shaped rectangular top with protruding D ends, above six opposing frieze drawers, including one dummy drawer, on two carved supports joined by stretchers, height 74 cm width 151 cm depth 76 cm
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Exceptional Irish Regency library armchair, mid 19th century, in the manner of Mack, Williams & Gibton, buttoned back brown leather upholstery, with two finely carved griffin supports, height 112 cm width 82 cm depth 55.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Dutch mahogany kettle stand, c.1790-1800, rectangular with later fitted top for use as a wine table, with single drawer, on carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, height 52 cm width 29 cm depth 29 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Georgian wingback armchair, late 18th century, with red velvet upholstery, on mahogany square section legs joined by stretchers, on castors, height 111 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George II oak lowboy, mid 18th century, the rectangular moulded top above three frieze drawers, on front cabriole legs, height 70 cm width 77 cm depth 45.5 cm
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William IV mahogany Chest-on-chest, c. 1830, the moulded corniche above two short drawers and six graduated long drawers with brass handles, on bracket feet, height 178 cm width 108 cm depth 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Georgian highback chair, early 19th century, brown leather upholstery with brass close-nail details, on mahogany square section legs with castors, height 105 cm
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Adams style mahogany side table, 19th century, the rectangular top above a single frieze drawer, on four out-swept legs joined by X shape stretchers with basket, height 72 cm width 47 cm depth 32 cm
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Pair of George II walnut chairs, c. 1745, the splayed backs with double scroll top rail and early fan splat, drop seats with embroidered upholstery, on carved cabriole legs (2), height 95 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Fine Regency rosewood sofa table, c. 1825, the rectangular crossbanding top above two supports carved with scrolls and ending in winged lion paw feet, with hexagonal stretcher with ribbed centre section, minor loss to veneer, height 73 cm width 122.5 cm depth 53 cm. Provenance: L. J. Cook & Co., Nov 2000, 'Mandalay', an important Point Piper Estate
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French giltwood mirror, 19th century, the carved and beaded rectangular frame surmounted by a pediment carved with laurel leaves, 184 x 120 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George IV mahogany bow front Chest-of-drawers, c. 1830, string inlay decoration, with four long drawers with brass handles, on bracket feet, height 104 cm width 100 cm depth 51 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Fisher, Sydney
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George III mahogany armchair, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1799, with shaped pierced splat and drop seat with yellow upholstery, on square legs joined by 'H' stretcher, height 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, reference: Cf. For comparison Lyndsay Boynton, Gillow furniture design 1760-1800, antique Collectors club Ltd, p. 252
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Mahogany and parcel-gilt kidney library table / desk, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1795, the kidney shape top above a single frieze drawer, with two carved supports ending in lion paw feet, on brass castors, height 73.5 cm width 109 cm depth 51 cm. Provenance: bill Bradshaw Antiques, Sydney
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Georgian highback armchair, late 18th century, with pale green velvet upholstery, on mahogany square section legs with castors, height 115 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Regency ebonised and parcel-gilt mirror, 19th century, with moulded oval frame, minor losses to frame, 93 x 109 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Four panel leather screen, 19th century, each cartouche shaped panel painted with flowers and classical figures against an orange background (4), 161 x 56 cm (each). Provenance: 'Mandalay', an important Point Piper Estate
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Maison Jansen, parcel-gilt and ebonised console table, c. 1970, the breakfront top above four supports carved with stylised lotus flowers, with lower shelf, stamped 'Jansen', height 80 cm width 170 cm depth 55 cm
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Giltwood sunburst girandole mirror, with convex mirror and three lights, 50 x 47 cm
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Pair of Regency style Klismos chairs, c. 1910, each with painted faux bois finish, curved back decorated in gilt with anthemion, above an upholstered seat and sabre front supports terminating in brass caps and castors, loss to painted finish (2), height 89 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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French Empire style ebonised and parcel-gilt occasional table, the circular white marble top above three legs elaborately carved with swans, on a tripartite base with central gilded metal pine cone finial, height 72 cm diameter 62 cm
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American Federal giltwood and verre eglomise pier mirror, c. 1820, rectangular with carved columns, surmounted by an image of the United state Capitol, 107 x 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Ormolu mounted and black lacquer Chinoiserie sideboard, c. 1900, the breakfront marble top above three cupboard doors decorated with mountainous landscapes in gilt, the corners fitted with ormolu chutes incorporating flowerheads and continuing down to ormolu lion paw sabots, height 98 cm width 176 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Maison Jansen, parcel-gilt and ebonised side table, c. 1970, rectangular top above two X shape supports ending in brass sabots, height 51 cm width 80 cm depth 39 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Venetian polychrome and parcel-gilt blackamoor, 19th century, modelled as a gondolier holding a remo in his left hand and standing on a section of a gondola, raised on simulated porphyry pedestal carved with a drapery, restored, height 190 cm
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Neoclassical painted low stool, with marbleized finish, of rectangular shape with carved draping fabric, on tapering fluted legs, height 52 cm width 70 cm depth 50 cm
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Four panel Chinese leather screen, early 20th century, painted with figures in landscape and floral decoration, one panel framed separately (2), 203 x 172 cm; 203 x 59 cm
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Pair of rouge lacquered Chinoiserie coromandel cabinets, each with a grey and red marble top, above a long drawer and a pair of doors, red lacquer with carved floral and bird decoration, on fluted tapering legs (2), height 124 cm width 82 cm depth 42 cm
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Monumental Renaissance revival terracotta urn on stand, 19th century, the dark brown glaze urn with two figural handles, decorated with faun masks with scrolls, above a band of acanthus leaves and a gadroon border, on a pedestal with lion heads flanked by garlands of fruits and flowers, height 166 cm
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Tall ebonised and parcel-gilt mirror, rectangular moulded frame with gilded decoration, 191 x 90.5 cm
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French Japanned three-tier bamboo etagere, c. 1900, with mirrored back and black lacquered shelves decorated with floral motifs, height 200 cm width 132 cm depth 45 cm
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Chinese carved hardwood lady's desk, c. 1930, profusely carved with bamboo and floral motifs, the upper part with graduated stepped shelves, two short drawers and a cupboard door, the rectangular top above a long drawer and a cupboard door, together with matching stool (2), height 140 cm width 102 cm depth 66 cm
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Japanese hardwood display Table/Vitrine, c. 1930, the rectangular glazed top with velvet lining, above four cabriole legs carved with irises and leaves, height 96 cm width 89 cm depth 63 cm
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Rouge lacquered Chinoiserie coromandel cabinet, the rouge marble top above a pair of doors carved and highlighted in gilt with figures in landscape, on fluted tapering legs, height 92 cm width 100 cm depth 51 cm
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Five Chinese funerary sculptures, c. 19th century, carved and stained wood in the shape of Buddhist priests holding offerings, one with crown and hand in abhaya mudra position, all on lotus bases, some wear (A/F) (5), height 98.5 cm (tallest). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese hardwood High-back armchairs, each with a curved back splat, above a rectangular seat, on square legs joined by stretchers (2), height 121 cm
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Louis XV style ormolu mounted red lacquer Chinoiserie commode, the serpentine marble top above two sans traverse long drawers, decorated with landscapes in gilt, on cabriole legs, height 82 cm width 96 cm depth 52 cm
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Chinese black lacquer Twin-pedestal desk, c. 1930, the rectangular top painted with landscape with pagodas in gilt, above drawers, together with high back chair (2), height 82 cm width 132 cm depth 65 cm; height 97 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Pair of Chinese black lacquer horseshoe chairs, c. 1930, painted with dragons and phoenixes amongst flowers and clouds (2), height 98 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Japanese lacquered and mother-of-pearl inlaid screen, early 20th century, depicting peacocks and birds amongst blossoming trees, chrysanthemum and further foliage, 123 x 120 cm
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Cast iron jardiniere, late 19th century, of rectangular form, decorated with woven geometrical motifs and acanthus leaves, height 40 cm width 69 cm depth 33 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Wrought iron Lampadaire, c. 1930, with hand blown yellow glass shade of octagonal form, surmounted by leaf finial, raised on four scrolled feet, height 250 cm
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French wrought iron jardiniere, early 20th century, the circular bowl above a tripod base applied with scrolling leaves, height 99 cm diameter 62 cm. Provenance: Shapiro, SH167 - furniture and artworks from Bronte house and wattle Ridge farm the Homes of Mr. And Mrs. Matthew Handbury, October 2019. Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Empire revival bronze and brass wall sconces, each with two scrolling branches and acorn finials (2), height 43 cm
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Versace, Medusa table lamp, black lacquered wooden column, with Medusa head, retains manufacturer's label, black and gold fabric shade, approx. Height 80 cm (incl.shade). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Versace, pair of table lamps, black lacquered wooden column, with Medusa heads, retains manufacturer's label, one lamp with black and gold fabric shade, the other with cream fabric shade (2), approx. Height 81 cm (incl.shade). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Versace, pair of Vanitas dining chairs, 'Barocco Circle' print upholstery in black and gold, cream lacquered and gilded carved beechwood frames, scrolled arms terminating in acorns, raised on fluted front legs and saber back legs, retain labels (2), height 92 cm
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Pair of Italian parcel-gilt and cream painted console tables, each with a rectangular marble top, above a frieze carved with three birds eating from an urn and flanked by garlands of laurel, on fluted tapering legs carved with acanthus leaves (2), height 89 cm width 98 cm depth 43.5 cm
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After Jean-Michel Frank (French, 1895-1941), pair of Art Deco style Parchment armchairs, of cube form, parchment, timber and olive-green velvet upholstery (2), height 80 cm width 70 cm depth 67 cm
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French Chinoiserie side table, 20th century, circular onyx top above a gilded bronze base, the apron cast with a continuous band of Chinese heads, supported by four legs similarly decorated, height 52 cm diameter 59 cm
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Composite statue of a Riace warrior, after the antique, the nude standing figure with a long beard and a helmet, height 142 cm
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Venetian mirrored knee hole desk, glass and silvered timber, the rectangular top above four tapered legs and short drawers with acrylic knobs, height 79 cm width 148 cm depth 90 cm
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Venetian mirrored console table, glass and silvered timber, rectangular top above tapered legs, height 82 cm width 175 cm depth 55 cm
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Pair of Louis XV cream painted beech armchairs, c. 1760, top rail carved with floral sprays, padded back and seat upholstered in pink, green and cream fabric, on cabriole legs, one with restored back (2), height 89 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Ceramiche Ceccarelli, Florence, cushion sculpture, 20th century, maiolica glazed terracotta depicting floral sprays and birds, press-moulded in the shape of a pile of four cushions, some chips to glaze (A/F), height 54 cm width 58 cm depth 52 cm (approx.)
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Floor standing glazed ceramic panther, press-moulded earthenware with white crackle glaze, in the shape of a seated panther, height 76 cm
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French bistro table, c. 1900, marble top with zinc rim, cream painted cast iron base, stamped 'Charlionais & Pourailly Lyon Toulouse', height 73 cm width 66 cm
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Victorian Coalbrookdale cast iron garden set, 19th century, serpent and Grape' pattern, painted black, comprising a table and two benches, the benches with wooden slatted seats and backs, the end supports with dog head terminals on the arm rests, above scrolling snakes, stamped (3) please note one bench and the table are on view at a different location by apPointment only, height 76.5 cm width 160 cm depth 67 cm (bench); height 67 cm width 162 cm depth 65 cm (table)
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Two Victorian Coalbrookdale cast iron garden chairs, 19th century, serpent and Grape' pattern, painted red and dark green, with wooden slatted seats and backs, the end supports with dog head terminals on the arm rests, above scrolling snakes, stamped (2) please note one chair is on view at a different location by apPointment only, height 76 cm width 72.5 cm depth 63 cm
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Maison Jansen, pair of walnut wingback fauteuils, with multicolour geometric fabric upholstery, apron carved with shell and scrolling leaves, on cabriole legs, stamped (2), height 105 cm
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Edwardian mahogany and marquetry occasional table, the shaped rectangular top with flora marquetry, above a single drawer and a lower shelf, on cabriole legs with sabots, height 71 cm width 56 cm depth 41 cm
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Two mahogany hall chairs, carved with acanthus leaves and scrolls, the backs decorated with coat of arms of Diana, Princess of Wales (2), height 100 cm. Provenance: David Jones, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Elizabeth II limed oak Coronation chair, by W. Hands & Sons Ltd, c. 1953, upholstered in light blue and Royal Blue velvet, gold trimming, bearing the monogram 'E R II' beneath a crown, height 85 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Fisher, Sydney
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Prince of Wales Investiture chair, c. 1969, vermillion stained beech, the back with gilded Prince of Wales feathers, some losses to veneer, height 78 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Fisher, Sydney
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