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Interiors | Private Collections — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:268
Sale Title:Interiors | Private CollectionsLots with images:267
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:192
Date:26-Mar-2023
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A silver plate drinks tray on stand, French, circa 1950, a twin handled drinks tray with a pierced gallery supported on a gilt-metal folding stand, 52 cm high, 53 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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Monuments de Paris, dessines par M. Nicolle, 'Monuments de Paris, 1810, Hommage de l'Empereur Napoleon a L'Imperatrice Marie-Louise', A facsimile set of coloured lithographs of the Monuments of Paris in a gilt tooled red leather folio and hard case, originally produced as watercolours by Victoria Jean Nicolle as a marriage gift to Napoleon to Marie-Louise
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A white leather 'Swan' chair by Arne Jacobson, in original white leather, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark (label attached to base), 1960's, Provenance, Purchased from Geoffrey Hatty 1990's
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A vintage decoupage two fold screen, French, circa 1920, each panel 116 x 40 cm
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A brushed chrome glass top table, French, circa 1970, in the style of house of Bagues, of waisted form with four twin box tubular legs supported on brass footplates, similar brass motifs to the frame edge and supporting the plate, 74 cm high, 125 cm diameter
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A pair of Louis XV style silver-plate two light candlesticks, French, 19th century, the knopped and threaded stems supported on tiered dome bases with fluted edges, 32.5 cm high
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A pair of French carved giltwood girandoles, 19th century, slender tapering framed mirrors surmounted by a circular mirror motif and shell feature, the base issuing twin curvaceous arms supporting electric candle sockets, 90 cm high
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A large gilt-metal display wall cabinet, Italian, circa 1960, in a satin brushed chrome and brass finish with canted edges, mirror back, glass shelves and electrical fittings, 122 cm high, 78 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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A decorative monochrome grey-painted four fold screen, French, circa 1920, depicting figures and riders within palace grounds, each panel 157 x 58 cm
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A brass and glass coffee table, French circa 1960, with a square section frame and legs supporting a floating plate, 36.5 cm high, 112 cm wide, 56.5 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze candlestick lamps, French 19th century, with fluted and knopped stems to spreading domed bases, 31.5 cm high
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A Louis XV style walnut bedside table, circa 1900, with a three quarter gallery above a single cupboard relief carved with a trophy, the serpentine rocaille decorated skirt raised on cabriole legs with shell embellished knees, 80 cm high, 34.5 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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A Chinese glazed pottery parrot perched on a rock, the slip moulded figure in emerald colours with yellow, blue and red enrichments, impressed and red stencil marks underside, 25 cm high
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Five faience plates, 19th century, two scenic plates with impressed marks, Fabrique D'Emaux Brevet, and three with fruit designs, enclosed by embossed borders, the largest 23 cm diameter
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A pair of small turquoise glazed parrots, 20th century, solid moulded with a bright glaze, 10.5 cm high
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A stained beech cabinet in the Japanese manner, attributed to Gabriel Viardot, French, late 19th century, with a carved dragon surmount above an arrangement of cabinets and shelves, oriental style carved and pierced elements throughout with applied figures and cranes in bronze, coloured shell and bone, above cabriole legs, 170 cm high, 65 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A Louis XV style giltwood banquette, French, 19th century, with vegetal carved details and raised on curvaceous legs united by twin 'X' form stretchers, with floral upholstery and nail trim, 113 cm wide
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A group of of ten porcelain apothecary jars, French 19th century, the drug jars with domed covers with gilt and decorative Latin inscriptions, by Limoges and other makers, the largest 29.5 cm high
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A silver plate mounted glass water jug, 1950, together with a silver plate mounted claret jug, circa 1900, French, 1950, the jug with etched motifs to the glass body, Gallia marks, ewer 30 cm high
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A pair of bronze mounted Imari lamps, Japanese and French, circa 1900, the baluster vases with fan shaped cartouches amidst foliage in a typical cobalt and red palette, with French bronze cast mounts, with sconces for bayonet fittings, 33.5 cm high
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A Dutch colonial leather trunk, early 19th century, the brown leather domed trunk with handles to the short ends and decorated with studwork patterns throughout, 43 cm high, 62 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A gilt bronze mounted floral ceramic vase, with an applied rose and foliage, raised on a decorative pierced stand, 29 cm high
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RA cane and metal framed egg shaped chair and ottoman, French, circa 1960, the chair with graduated arching canes raised on a splayed legs, the ottoman 35 cm high, 50 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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A collection of Paris Porcelain plates, 19th century, comprising nineteen pieces with variously coloured borders, some with central gilded floral motifs, unmarked, 22 cm diameter
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0cA glass and gilt-metal stretcher-based coffee table, French, circa 1950, thick plate glass resting upon 'U' shaped supports, 43 cm high, 100 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A bronze hall light, French, circa 1920, of lobed form with bronze finials, square set scroll supports to a knopped stem, with provision for four electric candles, 65 cm long
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A Swiss made gilt metal armillary clock by Lancel, circa 1970, with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials and moonphase to the face, engraved 24 hour clock and astrological symbols to the rings, signed to the dial, 18 cm high
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A gilded iron and plate glass coffee table, French, circa 1950, the stretcher-based table with 'U' form supports united by lion head rosettes, 46 cm high, 91 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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An emerald shagreen and ivory case, French, circa 1930, the wood lined table top cigarette box with ivory edging and thumbpiece, 4.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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A gilt-metal and mirrored glass top occasional table, French, circa 1940, circular top on arrow form supports, 50 cm high, 45.5 cm diameter
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A French carved giltwood wall mirror, 19th century, ornately pierced and carved, having an arching crest with scrolling acanthus and flower heads and richly flower embellished to each corner, 79.5 x 40.5 cm
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A chrome sputnik ceiling light, French or Italian, circa 1960, 50 cm diameter
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A red painted wrought iron Chinoiserie coffee table by Jean Major, French, mid 20th century, with lattice designs to the edge and skirt, and a glass surface covering a painted panel featuring birds, foliage and rockwork, 45 cm high, 130 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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An Indo Persian miniature painting of a romantic couple in a pavilion, a book page richly decorated in opaque gouache colours with gilt enrichments, surmounted by script, also verso, image size 17 x 10 cm
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A Hollywood Regency style gilt metal urn form table lamp, with strappy leaf feature and provision for three bulbs, 74 cm high
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A verre eglomise wall mirror, the oval mirror with a decorative crest and applied decorations, 73.5 x 44 cm
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A mahogany butler's tray on stand, of typical form with folding flaps and a collapsible base, the tray 50 x 76 cm
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A pair of vintage metal bracket lanterns, each with a pagoda top and pierced border decoration, 40 cm high, 24 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A pair of painted Moroccan metal ware lanterns, domed iron red lanterns with pierced borders, 71 cm high, 31 cm diameter
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A pair of carved and painted Solomonic columns, 19th century, each column decorated with an entwined vine above platform bases, the square top capitals with feathered tiers and ionic scrolls, 139 cm high, 30 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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An 'Old Horndale' oak tawny port barrel, the coopered barrel with bunghole, spigot and resting in a wood cradle, 40 cm high
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A Gothic revival fruitwood marble top console table, with a rouge marble surface above drawers with interlocking circular motifs, a shaped skirt and raised on substantial legs to a platform base, 80 cm high, 88 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A French wrought iron hall lantern, of tapering hexagonal profile surmounted by scroll motifs united at the stem, with clear glass panes, 47.5 cm long
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A set of four Carolean revival tapestry upholstered dining chairs, 19th century, with upholstered square back and stuffover seats with tapestry and velvet covering and nail trim above gadroon capped legs with turned 'H' form stretchers
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An Italian blanc de chine ceramic fruit urn centrepiece, with life size modelled fruits to the cover and a pear finial, above a gadrooned basket urn base, 82 cm high, 41 cm diameter
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An Italian blanc de chine ceramic fruit urn centrepiece, with life size modelled fruits to the cover and a pear finial, above a gadrooned basket urn base, 82 cm high, 41 cm diameter
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A pair of metal folding occasional tables, each with hinged X form stretcher bases, 50 cm high, 35 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Delft table lamps, circa 1900, blue and white double gourd vases set in gilt bronze French mounts, the bases 69 cm high
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Aung, The ceremony 1991, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right: Aung 91, 44 x 59.5 cm
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A Restauration gilt-bronze and mahogany clock, French, circa 1830, lyre shaped with applied bronze neoclassical motifs, the dial with a enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and minute markings, mark of Flechy, Boulevard St Martin N°45, 42 cm high
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A collection of Dutch delft blue and white wares, 19th century and later, comprising a pair of vases, a charger and a small plate, each under glaze decorated within shaped panels of floral motifs, the charger 33.5 cm diameter
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A collection of Dutch delft blue and white vessels, comprising two large fluted and faceted covered vases with lion finials, together with one smaller covered vase, and a pair of flaring vases, profusely decorated to each, the largest covered vase 50 cm high
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Sidney Nicolson Boyes (English), Sans titre 1909, spelter female figure, with a brown patina raised on wooden pedestal, incised and dated on base: S. Boyes, 1909, 33 cm high
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An Empire gilt-bronze hand mirror, French, circa 1820, with a cast ornamented handle and an engine turned frame enclosing a modern glass, one side magnified, 29 cm long
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A neo-classical revival gilt-bronze glass top coffee-table, French, circa 1920, in the manner of Maison Charles or Maison Bagues with Egyptian style capitals to the legs and hooped stretchers, 42.5 cm high, 94 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A collection of mixed timber treenwares, comprising a comport, a small coopered pot, a covered canister and a coconut punch ladle, the comport 15 cm high, 26 cm diameter
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A pair of mid-century gilded table lamp bases, the stems with clear triangular glass and globular features separated by brass rings and raised on broad square glass and brass bases, 31 cm high
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A carved and painted simulated marble plinth, of rectangular profile with a cross hatched design to the body and raised on a tiered and stepped base, 82 cm high, 92 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep
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A carved hardwood salon mirror, French, the ebonised frame with pierced acanthus scrollwork throughout, 132 x 101 cm
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Two Italian blue and white apothecary jars, ovoid with domed lids, each with underglaze blue script and decoration and grape bunch handles, 30 cm high
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A gilt-bronze table or hanging mirror, French, 19th century, the ornately framed bevelled glass with a cast frame and a lavish crest bearing a monogrammed medallion, with a lead backplate, easel support and a hanging bail, 37 x 28 cm
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A set of four carved tapestry upholstered dining chairs, in the James II style, the square back chairs with turned and knopped legs united by scroll and barb 'X' form stretchers, with red and cream patterned upholstery
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A small collection of vintage pewter, comprising two baluster tankards with double scroll handles and three dishes, the largest dish 24 cm diameter
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A set of six Louis XVI style pale grey painted chairs, 19th century, the lyre back chairs with pale blue upholstery, impressed mark of R.Chartier to frames
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A brass and walnut magazine rack on stand, French circa 1920, the tubular rack mounted on a wooden stand and a tripod tubular brass base with swept feet, 81 cm high, 39 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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A carved Chippendale style giltwood mirror, of delicate proportions with scrollwork and swags to the crest, featuring a vase issuing plumes, with pendant motifs to the sides and decorations to the base, 136 x 75 cm
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A pair of gilt bronze mask wall appliques, early 20th century, in the neo-classical style with three scrolling arms supporting bead edge pans and electric candles, 28 cm high, 32 cm wide, 22.5 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style marquetry and palisander demi-lune console table, French, circa 1900, with a Carrara marble surface enclosed by a pierced part gilt bronze gallery, with gilt-metal mounts and raised on tapering square section legs united by an undertier, 93 cm high, 103 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A circular blondewood bentwood side table, circa 1960, with a veneered surface above an oak stem with spreading feet, 73 cm high, 70m diameter
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A . Hamendt-Avigdor, Coraux et poissons sous l'eau, watercolour, signed lower left: a. Hamendt-Avigdor, inscribed verso: H Avigdor, 42 x 62 cm
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A large Arco floor lamp in the style of Castiglioni, Italian, circa 1960, an arching box steel three section stem set within a Cararra marble base, with two associated aluminium shades, 230 cm high
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A collection of Japanese Imari porcelain, comprising a koro and cover, a rectangular dish with a scroll and barb rim, and an oval dish, each decorated with flora and patterns in cobalt and iron red colours, the koro 20 cm high
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A green painted wrought iron six-branch chandelier, French, circa 1920, an inverted heart shape issuing tendrils and ribbon twist arms supporting broad dishes and electric candles, 78 cm high
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An unusual bronze inkwell in the form of a crab, Japanese, circa 1900, the hinged shell opening to reveal the well, 25 cm wide
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An Italian polychrome glazed ceramic centrepiece, arranged as a white wicker basket holding an abundance of coloured fruits, 24 cm high, 42 cm diameter
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An Italian polychrome glazed ceramic centrepiece, arranged as a white wicker basket holding an abundance of coloured fruits, 24 cm high, 42 cm diameter
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A pair of silvered metal torchere table lamps, in the neoclassical manner with stiff leaf, fan and acanthus motifs to the knopped stem and raised on a domed triangular base with paw feet, 85 cm high (including shade)
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A finely carved Anglo-Indian padauk pedestal, highly ornamented with relief carved borders and lappet motifs, a mihrab shaped open compartment with a spindle gallery above a patterned and tiered lower section to a platform base, 101 cm high, 42 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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An unusual painted cast iron mechanical bird money box, circa 1880's, lever operated and featuring an eagle feeding chicks in a nest, 14.5 cm high
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A Victorian silver mounted ostrich egg jewel casket, possibly by Stuart Clifford, London, circa 1880, red velvet lined, standing on ball feet, 12 cm high, 15 cm wide
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A Louis XV style marble top tulipwood bombe commode, mid 20th century, the mottled rouge marble top of serpentine profile above two drawers with a book end veneer cartouche inlaid with floral sprays, with a dropped apron and embellished with cast gilt bronze foliate ornaments and sabots, 87 cm high, 122 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A carved giltwood salon mirror, in the Chippendale manner, the open work crest composed of vegetal scrollwork and flowers, the plates divided by similar scrollwork, the apron similarly decorated, 141.5 x 79 cm
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An unusual bird mounted brass smokers companion, 19th century, in the form of a parrot with a removable head on a perch and raised on knopped stem to a dish, 34.5 cm high
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A carved giltwood wall applique by a Pierini, Melbourne, 1971, in the form of a musical trophy with flowers and instruments, 151 cm high
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A pair of 'Church brass' candlestick table lamps with parchment shades, with knopped and annulated stems and having generous sconces supporting electric candles, 72 cm high
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An English Art Deco satin glaze kangaroo, by Spode, circa 1935, the kangaroo upon an integral plinth, with mark for Spode Velamour to base, 27 cm high, 31 cm wide
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A pair of moderne silver plate three branch table lamps, Italian, circa 1960, with a central faceted glass obelisk issuing from a well base, with brown sateen with burgundy trim shades, 50.5 cm high
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A large starburst pendant light, clear glass panes in a distressed brass frame, with contemporary electrical fittings, 86 cm high, 82 cm diameter (approximately)
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A large starburst pendant light, clear glass panes in a distressed brass frame, with contemporary electrical fittings, 86 cm high, 82 cm diameter (approximately)
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A pair of rare armchairs by Alain Richard, France, circa 1960's, in white lacquered plywood and chrome, with blue wool upholstery
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A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze chenet form lamp base, French 19th century, featuring a spiral twist urn above a fluted column draped with a husk swag, 58 cm high
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A large hand painted blue and white floor vase by Fajans, Poland, of baluster form, with teardrop form floral panels to each side, factory marks and editioned to base, 60 cm high
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A varied group of majolica wares, Italian and other, 20th century, an assortment of vegetables and a lid, the artichoke form dish 19 cm long
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A vintage embossed cast iron hearth plate, featuring two children in low relief, 49 x 47.5 cm
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A large carved giltwood salon mirror, French, 19th century, in the rococo manner with a lavish pierced crest to the arching top rail and vegetal embellishments to the corners of the moulded frame, 173 x 112 cm
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A cherry wood corner cabinet, in the Georgian style, the projecting dentil cornice above an astragal glazed door, with a panelled cupboard to the base, raised on bracket feet, 188 cm high, 64 cm wide, 45 deep
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A gilt-metal and glass coffee table, French, circa 1950, the delicately framed table with a stretcher base and decorative pine cone finials, 48 cm high, 120 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A gilt metal and parchment top table, French, circa 1940, the gilded scrolling wrought iron base with angled stretchers, the parchment surface covered with a framed glass top, 73.5 cm high, 155 cm wide, 77 cm deep
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A Catellani and Smith 'Sottovento' floor lamp, makers mark and editioned to base, maximum height 224 cm
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A Catellani and Smith wire ball pendant lamp, 60 cm diameter
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