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Elegant Interiors: A Distinguished Collection — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:23
Sale Title:Elegant Interiors: A Distinguished CollectionLots with images:23
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:20
Date:28-Mar-2023
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A pair of Neoclassical parcel-gilt armchairs, in mahogany and giltwood, circa 1805 height: 93 cm
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'The Pharaoh's Gift' and 'The Queen's Offering' After Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915) signed to base: 'Picault' bronze, accompanied by wooden pedestals heights: 73 cm, pedestal heights: 133 cm (2). Provenance: Acquired from Malmaison Antiques, New York, in 1997. Literature: H. Berman, Bronzes, Sculptors & Founders 1800-1930, Chicago, 1980, vol. IV, p. 928, pl. 3539 and pl. 3540 (another cast illustrated as 'Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt'). M. Forrest, Art Bronzes, Pennsylvania, 1988, p. 90, no. 2.196,…
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A rare set of fourteen Regency period mahogany dining chairs, English, circa 1810 comprising twelve side chairs and two carvers, of out-swept back and rope twist top rail design height: 84 cm (14). Provenance: By repute from the collection Lord De L'Isle (William Philip Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle, VC, KG, GCMG, GCVO, KStJ, PC, 1909-1991) who was the last British Governor-General of Australia 1961-1965. Acquired through Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney, in 1996
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A George III mahogany dining table, English, circa 1800 comprising of D-end and a drop side table. With inlaid satin wood decoration and tapered legs length: 311 cm (fully extended), height: 74 cm, width: 137 cm
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A mosaic fragment depicting a stylised tiger, mounted in a steel frame height: 93 cm, length: 181 cm. Provenance: Acquired through Geddes Antiques and Antiquities, Melbourne, in 1996
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A Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 of circular form with a gilt frame, foliate decoration, reeded trim and an ebonised slip diameter: 80 cm. Provenance: Acquired from Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney, in 1996
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A late Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 gilt with ebonised slip, with applied eagle and foliate decoration. Accompanied by a pair of mounted gilt dolphins height: 120 cm, width: 84 cm, dolphins: 47 cm (approx). Provenance: Acquired from Robin Martin Antiques, London, in 1996
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A Greek red-figure krater Apulia, 4th BC height: 37.5 cm. Provenance: Acquired from Arte Primitivo, Howard S. Rose Gallery, New York, in 1997
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A mahogany semainier, French with one drawer fitted as a desk, with a black marble top height: 157 cm, length: 100 cm, width: 50 cm. Provenance: Acquired from David Duncan Antiques, New York, in 1996
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A pair of mahogany armchairs, upholstered backs and seats, French, circa 1810 heights: 89 cm and 87 cm. Provenance: Acquired from Letelier and Rock Design, New York, in 1997
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An Empire-style flame mahogany secretaire a abattant The frieze drawer opening to reveal a standing writing surface, enclosing an interior of variously sized drawers and recesses, above two drawers height: 160 cm, width: 102 cm, depth: 55 cm
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A set of five simulated rosewood Regency dining chairs, with gilt highlights, caned seats and upholstered fitted cushions height: 82 cm (each) (5)
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A pair of white alabaster lamps, Neoclassical vases converted to lamps, later electrified together with custom lamp shades, French, circa 1830 heights: 86 cm (2). Provenance: Acquired from Matthieu Monluc, France, in 1996
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A pair of alabaster twin-handled urns, each with a band of carved laurel leaves, later electrified heights: 61 cm (2). Provenance: Acquired from Antiquities Renaissance Incorporated, Quebec, 1996
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Jean-Francois-Antoine Bovy (French 1795-1877) Portrait relief medallion of Napoleon Bonaparte as Caesar in a gilt metal frame bronze medallion diameter: 20.5 cm
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A Chippendale Junior-style 'Klismos' chair, of simulated rosewood with painted Greek Revival decoration and upholstered seat height: 84 cm. Provenance: Acquired from Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney, in 1997
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A red tole tray on stand, together with a red tole cachepot height: 50 cm table, height: 16 cm cachepot (2). Provenance: Acquired from Eagle's Antiques, New York, in 1997
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A pair of late 19th century gilt bronze Caryatid candlesticks by F. Barbedienne (1810-1892) Stamped to base height: 28 cm. Provenance: Malmaison Antiques, New York, 1997
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A pair of cobalt blue glass and brass lamps, by Vaughan London English, 20th Century height: 53 cm height: 53 cm
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An early 19th century scagliola column, on a square base height: 93 cm, diameter: 34 cm
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A terracotta bust after the Antique, unsigned, height: 63 cm
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A pair of granite obelisks, Italian 19th century height: 63 cm, base: 13 x 13 cm
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A bronze column lamp with ormolu mounts height: 59 cm (base)
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