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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:262
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:249
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:171
Date:14-Feb-2023
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A pair of impressive Victorian large brass and iron andirons / fire dogs, of Charles II style with foliate brass discs and detail on substantial iron frames, height 68 cm.
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An elegant Regency walnut and mahogany cellarette, sarcophagus form, tapered sides and paneled with figured walnut, the lead lined interior with compartments for wine and showing some faults, raised on substantial paw feet and casters. 66 x 48 x 55 cm.
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An early Victorian mahogany and exotic timbers inlaid specimen wine table, the parquetry tumbling block top with central starburst, the turned column on parquetry concave triangular base. Some repairs, height 73.5 cm, diameter 53 cm.
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A George III mahogany 'Birdcage' wine table solid one piece top with birdcage mount, raised on a wrythen fluted baluster column and tripod base with teardrop detail at the knees. D.850, height 75 cm.
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A William IV mahogany chiffonier, the back with carved decoration and one shelf with scrolling uprights, the base with full width drawer, columns to each side, the paneled doors with figured mahogany centre, raised on plinth base, some veneer losses. 122 x 42 x 146 cm.
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A Georgian oak side table, single drawer with brass drop handles, raised on round tapering legs, (splits to top). 80 x 49 x 72 cm.
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A William IV mahogany card table, the top with green baise and decorative apron, raised on octagonal baluster column, the round base with four scrolling feet and casters. 89 x 44 x 76 cm.
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An 18th/19th century mahogany Chippendale fold-over top games table (possibly American), rounded front corners, the folding top revealing felted 'turret' rounds to the corners and four oval dished gaming receptacles, scrolling apron, raised on shaped legs with shell carved knees and on uncommon feet with rib and tapered radiating rib design, the base of each flanked by fine scrolls. 82 x 40 x 74.5 cm.
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A William IV four tier rosewood whatnot, unusual square form with turned supports, small drawer to the third tier, raised on turned feet and brass casters. 57.5 x 43.5 x 137 cm.
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A Victorian walnut canterbury, the top shelf with turned finials and brass side gallery, the base with three compartments and drawer, raised on turned feet and casters. 68 x 42 x 97 cm.
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A c.1900 bentwood coat stand, the top with eight scrolling arms raised on a four lobed cylinder column with turned round finial to the top, the base with four scrolling supports and arched legs. A good example, height 202 cm.
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A c1900 Bavarian Black Forest bear jewellery chest, surmounted with two full figure bears flanking a tree stump, opening to reveal four swing-out compartments and an open false drawer base, carved with leaf and floral sprays. Sky blue silk lining. 21.5 x 12 x 29.5 cm.
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A rare late 19th century Black Forest standing bear card stand, the bear with open mouth and glass eyes, holding outstretched to his front a double leaf card tray. The square carved branch form pedestal base with knot form corners and bun feet, height 98.5 cm. Provenance: Private collection Waikato. Purchased about 20 years ago from a top Auckland dealer.
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A rare late 19th century Black Forest standing bear and branch carved coat / umbrella stand, the large standing bear supporting the tree trunk form with umbrella / walking stick holding sections. The above shaped mirror issuing from the trunk. The top as a T-bar branch with eight spiked hat or coat hangers surmounted with a seated baby bear, height 235 cm. Provenance: Private collection Waikato. Purchased about 20 years ago from a top Auckland dealer.
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A Victorian walnut pier cabinet, ormolu decoration, the interior with two shelves, raised on plinth base, (old repairs). 76 x 31 x 101 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany drop leaf table, square form, raised on square section legs. 112 x 52 x 73 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany crank extension dining table, two leaves, raised on substantial reeded tapering legs, china casters. 115 x 233 x 75 cm.
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Eight Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, tapering turned legs, upholstered in a ribbed black and cream fabric. 48 x 46 x 88 cm.
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A 19th century country oak coffer, paneled top and sides, the front with Jacobean style carved decoration, substantial lock, raised on bracket feet, evidence of old worm. 127 x 57 x 67 cm.
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An 18th century oak mule chest, panelled front and sides, three drawers to the base, quarter reeded columns to each side, raised on bracket feet (base boards inside require fixing in place). 153 x 56 x 83 cm.
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A Georgian oak mule chest, the front with six faux drawers and three actual drawers to the base, brass handles and back plates, bone keyhole escutcheons, quarter columns to the chamfered sides, raised on bracket feet with shaped apron. 160 x 54 x 84 cm.
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A pair of Dutch18th century walnut and beech marquetry high back chairs, the shaped back inlaid with floral decoration, conforming decoration to the frame, upholstered in a striped self-patterned fabric, ball and claw feet to front legs. 50 x 40 x 114 cm.
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An early 20th century Emile Galle fine nest of four Art Nouveau marquetry inlaid quartetto tables, the rectangular tops inlaid with flowering plants, foliage, stalk and butterflies, in various stained and natural veneers, each with inlaid signature, 'Galle', raised on upright tree-form supports terminating in splayed feet, the largest table with carved sinuous, interlaced branches to the top. The largest 61 x 39 cm. Provenance: Private collection Waikato. Purchased about 20 years ago from a top Auckland…
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An 18thC/19th century French fruit wood country plate rack dresser, the plate rack back with flared pediment above the three shelves, each with a broad front panel with wide cut away highlights, the base with two drawers above two panelled doors and scrolling frieze, double panelled sides. Good colour and patina. 124 x 60 x 216 cm.
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A 19th century French fruitwood dresser base, with two panelled doors flanked by fluted columns, raised on short tapered legs. Rounded top corners. Single interior shelf. Good patina. 144 x 59.5 x 84 cm.
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A 19th century French elm and oak countryside table, the single plank top with some dark staining, above two frieze drawers, on square section legs, the double stretchered base with mortise and tenon joints and pegged construction. Remains of old pale tan paint to base. Good patina. 144 x 59.5 x 84 cm.
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A good 19th century French fruitwood refectory dining table, the three-plank top with a single drawer leaf serving extension, raised on tapered square section legs. Pegged construction. Good colour and patina. 200 x 87.5 x 75.5 cm. The legs with professional small extensions.
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A late 19th century flame mahogany Secretaire a Abattant in flame mahogany with fall front and fitted interior, height 90 x 166 x 44 cm
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#A vintage French Art Deco painted buffet the top with double domed glazed cabinet, flanked by a pair of doors with relief carved floral cornucopia, the base with two drawers above two paneled doors, later distressed pale grey paint finish and oak top. 200 x 71.5 x 180 cm.
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A mid 20th century French antique style three-piece parlour suite, comprising settee and pair of canape arm chairs, restrained carved frame, the three panel backs and seats with tapestry patterned upholstery showing some wear.
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A large French antique style walnut three door breakfront armoire, scroll and floral carved pediment above three shaped bevel edged mirror panel doors. 220 x 60 x 266 cm.
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An antique French glazed walnut armoire, classical carved detail with ornate pediment, glazed doors with beveled edge enclosing three adjustable shelves and single drawer, all above a single drawer to the frieze. Refurbished stripped finish with keys. 134 x 50 x 236 cm.
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A vintage French antique style kingwood bedside commode, grey variegated marble top, cross banded and angled book matched veneers. Two bow front drawers, concave sides, raised on cabriole legs. 66.5 x 38 x 74.5 cm.
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A 20th century French Louis XV style bedside commode, two-drawer, parquetry inlaid with floral marquetry panels, ormolu mounts.
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A Regency mahogany barrel fronted four drawer chest, reeded detail to each side, flame mahogany drawer fronts, raised on turned tapering feet. 121 x 155 x 108 cm.
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A 19th century mahogany campaign chest, of five flat front drawers with recessed brass fittings, raised on bun feet, the brass side handles possibly later. 98 x 47 x 102 cm.
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Four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, carved decoration to backs, scrolling legs, upholstered in an old, faded self-patterned velvet.
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A Georgian harlequin set of six oak Chippendale dining chairs, ladder backs, square section legs, stretcher base, drop in leather seats. 50 x 43 x 93 cm.
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A pair of uncommon Victorian rosewood detailed corner chairs, the arched buttoned backs and sprung seats upholstered in tan suede, the carved rosewood scroll arms and feet with acanthus leaf detail. Original brass castors. 72 x 76 cm.
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A colonial New Zealand carved kauri Arts & Crafts high back settle/love seat, with restrained Art Nouveau carved decoration, panelled open shelf back and deep buttoned red velvet upholstered seat. 150 x 60 x 16 cm.
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A pair of tan Eames EA330-266 office conference chairs, With tan leather upholstery and an aluminium frame on a five-star base.
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A pair of black Eames Herman Miller E330-5401 Management chairs, With black 'Cygnus' mesh upholstery and an aluminium frame on a five-star base.
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A quality mid 20th century Chinese rosewood display cabinet, with a combination of open shelves and doors, the top pair with reversible panels, four drawers to the base. 117 x 36 x 124.5 cm.
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A quality mid 20th century Chinese rosewood low table, with finely carved frieze and square section legs. 136 x 75 x 36 cm.
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A Japanese late Edo period (1603 and 1867) characterful tansu chest, with a combination of seven drawers and pair of doors, with elaborate steel fittings including large lock plates to all and uncommon flared hinges. With key. 77.5 x 41 x 81 cm.
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A 19th century German figurative sculpture of 'The Blacksmith' entitled 'Industry', after the original by Arthur Waagen (1833-1898), the smith holding tools beside an anvil and symbols of Industry. Labelled with title and presentation details. On ebonised base, height 66 cm.
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A pair of French bronze figures, depicting two Grecian women in classical poses, signed J. Gregoire and foundry mark of Susse Fres. Bases absent, height 45 cm.
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Franz Iffland (German 1862-1935) 'Bison' (c.1920), bronze (dark brown patina) on mottled marble base. Signed, length 39 cm
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A French Art Deco spelter classical sculpture of Hercules with bird, modelled with Hercules capturing the bird with his right hand and dagger to his left. On coloured variegated black marble sloping base, height 56.5 cm.
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A large 19th century bronze of the god of war 'The Ludovisi Ares', after the late 4th Century BCE Greek original, the Roman god of war receives his Greek name, Ares. Ares/Mars is portrayed as young and beardless, seated nude wearing only a loin cloth, presented more as a love object than a god of war. Enhanced by his trophy of arms. His left foot rests on his helmet, his shield is placed beside him. A hand clasped around the raised knee, his left holds a sword, height 68.8 cm. Note: The 18th Century…
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A Victorian mahogany longcase clock, the hood with swan neck pediment, three brass finials and barley twist columns, the dial painted with castle and manor house scenes, Roman numerals and seconds dial, marked Stamp Ormsby, the case with inlaid ebony stringing, quarter barley twist columns and panels to door and base, raised on bun feet (dial has been repainted in the 1970s). 52 x 23 x 210 cm.
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An 18th century oak long case clock, the hood with architectural pediment surmounted by three brass eagles on brass balls (possibly 19th century additions), columns, the brass dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, decorative spandrels, marked Daniel Dickerson, Framlingham, with a weight driven movement and pendulum, striking on a bell. 47 x 220 cm.
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A pair of 19th century gilt metal stylised swan table lamps, on later oval black marble bases with pale silk patterned shades with tasseled fringe, height 68 cm.
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A good early 20th century Italian large marble and alabaster Art Deco naked lady table lamp, the elegantly carved white marble seated woman upon a raised illuminated base topped with an orange/tan alabaster panel carved as an animal skin rug, the platform base with repeating acanthus leaf detail. 60 x 27 x 51 cm. Incised artist's mark 'C' to the reverse. Provenance: Private collection Waikato. Purchased about 20 years ago from a top Auckland dealer.
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Victorian period burr walnut chevel toilet mirror, the arched glass on tall columns with turned finials the base with lidded compartment. 67 x 90 cm.
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A large and impressive antique style mirror, the ornate gilt frame decorated with shells, florals and scrolling motifs, bevelled glass. 162 x 133 cm.
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Doulton & Co. Lambeth Pottery keg, striped salt glaze, chip to drain neck. Impressed maker's mark and size '5' gallon. H,44 cm.
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Doulton & Co. Lambeth Pottery keg, striped salt glaze. Impressed maker's mark and size '6' gallon. H,44 cm.
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A Victorian stoneware keg, salt glaze. Impressed size '3' gallon. H,36.5 cm.
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A Victorian stoneware keg, painted and gilded detail 'BRANDY' H.30 cm.
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A taxidermy peacock, the full body mount perched upon a gnarled branch for wall mounting, height 190 cm.
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#A pair of stoneware sculpted owl garden ornaments concentric ring eyes and naturalistic detail, height 53 cm.
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