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Decorative Arts & Collectables, Session II — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:638
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Collectables, Session IILots with images:629
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:479
Date:19-Mar-2023
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Chi Wara headress carved wood, metal, fibre and hair Bamana tribe, Mali, 102 cm high
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Chi Wara headress carved wood, metal, fibre and hair Bamana tribe, Mali, 96 cm high
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A ceremonial paddle carved wood, Borneo origins, with accompanying stand, 110 cm high
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A tribal pipe gourd, timber, copper, Congo origin, with accompanying stand, together with an African carved wooden statue, 21 and 25 cm high
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Tribal weaving stick tops, carved wood and trade bead, Congo origin, both mounted on metal stands, the larger 31 cm high overall
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A Fijian kava bowl, coconut cup, two wooden bowls and a ceremonial stick (5 items), carved bowl 48 cm diameter
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A Vanuatu tribal club, two wooden bowls and a bag, (4 items), the club 63 cm long
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A ceremonial mask, carved wood on later metal stand, Senufo tribe, African origin, 34 cm high
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A tribal headdress in the form of a human head, woven cane, vellum hide, bone, carved wood and metal, African origin, 26 cm high
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A tribal headrest, carved wood, African origin, 21 cm high, 20 cm wide
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An impressive war club, carved stone, wood and woven cane, Papua New Guinea, 93 cm long
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Easter Island sea turtle sculpture, carved basalt, rare, 11.5 cm long, Provenance: The Harold Holt collection, Joel's Auctions, Melbourne, early 1980s
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A lime spatula, snakeskin drum, carved wooden fishing lure, fish ornament and tortoise shell ornament, Papua New Guinea and Pacific Islands, (5 items), the largest 59 cm long
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[Violinists] Yehudi Menuhin, fine signature to the title page of his 'Yehudi Menuhin Unfinished Journey' [London : MacDonald & Jane's; 1976] with dust jacket; and, Isaac Stern autographed label affixed to the blank front endpaper of his 'Isaac Stern : My first 79 Years' [New York : Alfred a. Knopf; 1999] with dust jacket. (2 vols.)
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Richard Owen (1804-1892) signature on single page note, headed British Museum, fully signed Richard Owen, and addressed to his college Prof. Paul Gervais, April, 1872, Owen was a British biologist, palaeontologist and comparative anatomist. He was critic of Darwin's theory of evolution via natural selection, arguing that the process of evolution was more complex than Darwin's idea.
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Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901), 'Victoria Reg' full ink signature in upper left corner of a partly printed military appointment; counter-signed by the Earl of Cranbrook (L. Gathorne Hardy) and with two embossed seals. The impressive document records the appointment of Charles Cecil Oates to a Lieutenant's Commission in the land Forces, dated December 1874, Attractively mounted, framed and glazed together with a portrait of Queen Victoria and a plaque describing Victoria and her reign, overall 64 x 86 cm.
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Jules Massenet (1842-1912), undated autographed letter sheet, circa 1900, addressed to a friend, fully signed, Massenet composed more than 30 operas, of which the two most frequently staged today are 'Manon' (1884) and 'Werther' (1892).
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Renoir, Pierre-Auguste (1841 - 1919), autographed letter, signed 'Renoir' and dated August 7, 1901; single sheet (200 x 125 mm) written entirely in Renoir's hand to an unidentified friend ('Cher ami'); the artist apologizes for not having been able to attend the funeral of his friend's loved one, 'Despite a bad attack of rheumatism for the last few days I had been hoping, nonetheless, to be near to you during your sad ceremony. But at the same time my wife had a third boy. She suffered a lot but,…
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Renoir, Pierre-Auguste (1841 - 1919), autograph note, ink on single sheet (110 x 85 mm); dated 'Juedi' (without month or year) and signed at the foot 'Renoir'. Addressed to an unidentified woman, the artist writes to accept her invitation to dinner on the following Tuesday. He notes 'I have a touch of the flu ('Grippe'), otherwise I would have stopped by to see you..', window mounted, framed and glazed together with a picture of the artist, overall 29 x 37 cm.
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Rodin, Francois Auguste Rene (1840 -1917), hand-written message on notepaper (175 x 120 mm) dated 'Paris 17 Mai 1912' and headed '77 Rue de Varenne'; signed at the foot 'Aug. Rodin'. Addressed to an unknown gentleman advising that Rodin would be delighted to receive at Rue de Varenne on the following Monday afternoon between 2 and 4 o'clock. Mounted, framed and glazed together with an original postcard of Rodin, overall 33 x 39 cm, from 1908, Rodin rented four south-facing, ground-floor rooms opening onto…
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Anatole France (1844-1944), autograph letter sheet headed La Bechellerie, addressed to 'Cher Poete', dated 9th June, 1915, France is sending his praises for a work, titled 'Mystery of Deliverance' that his friend has sent him for comment. 'It is a work of art.....I admire and love you.'
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Dacre Smyth: autographs on large quantity of philatelic items, mostly first day covers; all are clear signatures. (650 items)
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An accumulation including Australian butterflies, famous film stars, etc, (quantity)
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Tuckfields' bird cards in albums; playing cards, collector cards (including. 1956 Olympics), early cigarette cards (including. Cricket and football), etc. (12 albums).
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Vintage model train set in original box, made in Japan, mid 20th century, the box 37.5 cm wide
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A hand painted articulated wooden sailor puppet, 18th/19th century, 38 cm high
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An antique German miniature toy sewing machine, 19th century, 15 cm high
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Little Joe American cast iron painted novelty money box, late 19th century.
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Two antique American novelty money boxes, painted cast iron, 19th/20th century, the larger 17 cm high
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An antique brass and iron architectural money bank, 19th century, 20.5 cm high
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Armand Marseille antique German porcelain headed doll with articulated limbs, early 20th century, an impressive 77 cm high
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Mickey & Minnie mouse: wind-up hand car (model no, 1100, with key), made by the Lionel Corp (New York); in good original condition (Mickey missing tail); length 26 cm, height 15 cm.
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Mickey mouse: early 'Rat-faced' plush toy by Joy-Toys (Australia), some stitching split between legs, c.1930s, 28 cm high
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A very diverse collection including Beatrix Potter items, jigsaw puzzles, cards, stereo views and a viewer, shells, illustrated books, etc. (quantity).
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Britains assorted group of painted lead figures, (quantity)
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G E G E (France): battery operated, pressed steel Citroen DS19 saloon car, yellow and black paintwork, complete with remote control, car length 26 cm, c.1960s.
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'Mickey fire Engine' with Donald duck in the driver's seat; crazy-action wind-up toy, circa 1960s, by line Mar toys, Japan, in association with Walt Disney Productions.
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Three vintage hand-made timber painted children's toys produced by a gentleman in the 1930s for the Children's Hospital Melbourne
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