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The Hermann & Inge Thumm Collection | — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:216
Sale Title:The Hermann & Inge Thumm Collection |Lots with images:216
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:199
Date:17-Apr-2023
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A rosewood bijouterie table in Louis XV manner, early 20th century, of serpentine rectangular outline, the hinged top above the frieze glazed on all sides, raised on cabriole supports with an under tier with inset mirror plate to its centre, foliate brass mounts throughout, 78 cm high, 89 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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A pair of neo classical carved and gilt torcheres, second half 19th century, in the manner of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 137 cm high each
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A large pair of French bisque figures, circa 1900, both modelled in elaborate fashion, on a naturalistic circular base, 67.5 cm and 65.5 cm high respectively
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A Louis XVI style porcelain and gilt metal clock and urn garniture, the dial and movement signed 'Henry Marc, Paris', mid-19th century, the clock inset with painted porcelain panels, the central panel painted with a scene of a courting couple, all with gilt metal mounts overall, the garniture each painted with a central rural village scene, all pieces seated on conforming giltwood bases, the clock 40 cm high
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A French marble topped carved and gilt wood console, second half 19th century, the white marble top above the carved and pierced frieze on scroll supports with a low stretcher, the frame carved with cabochon and foliate decoration throughout, the frame re gilt, 90 cm high, 192 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A pair of Sevres style two handled porcelain and ormolu urns, 20th century, decorated to obverse with a courting scene and a floral arrangement to reverse, within a gilded border on a celeste blue ground, the whole with ormolu mounts, 28 cm high
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A two handled porcelain pot pourri vase and cover, 19th century, of baluster form, painted with a courting couple to obverse and flowers to reserve, decorated with floral encrustations, on a blue ground with pink and gold highlights, underglazed crossed swords and incised s50 to underside of base, 23.5 cm high
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A rosewood vitrine in Louis XV manner, early 20th century, of typical form and serpentine outline, with an arched and moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors and sides enclosing a velvet backed interior with removable glass shelves, on swept feet, the lower part with diaper pattern marquetry, ormolu mounted throughout, 200 cm high, 121 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A pair of French ceramic and gilt metal vases and covers, early 20th century, of ovoid form, painted with classical scenes two each side, illegibly signed, flanked by foliate handles, 104 cm high
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A green marble pedestal, second half 19th century, the revolving circular top and spiral fluted column on a moulded base with octagonal foot, 106 cm high
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A green marble pedestal, second half 19th century, the revolving circular top and spiral fluted column on a moulded base with octagonal foot, 106 cm high
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A Louis XVI style beech and upholstered salon suite, early 20th century, comprising a canape and four fauteuils, each with a padded medallion back above the upholstered serpentine seat raised on tapering fluted supports, the frames moulded and carved throughout, the upholstery in lemon coloured damask, the canape 97 cm high, 127 cm wide, 75 cm deep
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A pair of Sevres cabinet plates mounted as wall sconces, 19th century, each plate decorated with a courting scene within a blue ground border painted with floral reserves, each set within a gilt metal frame with ribbon crest and emanating two sconces., 40 cm high, 26 cm wide
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A neo classical bronze table lamp, of ewer form, decorated with classical motifs (presently lacking lamp fittings and wiring), 43.5 cm high
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A Viennese enamel inset and ebonised miniature table cabinet, late 19th century, of architectural form, the top surmounted by a monkey and goat finial, the corners with twisted glass columns, terminating with gilt metal figural finials, the whole inset with allegorical and classical enamel panels, 40 cm high, 35 cm wide, 26.5 cm deep
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European school 19th century, Venus crouching, marble, after the Hellenistic original, on an integral low rectangular plinth base, 88 cm high, 57 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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An ormolu mounted kingwood low vitrine in Louis XV manner, early 20th century, of serpentine bow front outline, the breche marble top above the glazed door and sides enclosing a mirrored interior with adjustable glass shelves, on swept feet, ormolu mounts throughout, 112 cm high, 125 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A George IV gilt framed convex mirror, William Wade, London, the circular plate within the moulded frame with applied torus, crest of acanthus leaves, and foliate tail piece centred on a shell, Wade's engraved label to the reverse, 108 cm high, 62 cm wide, other notes: William Wade is recorded working from 1786 until around 1840, for most of that time at 86 Leadenhall Street. Of the three printed labels used during his career, Christopher Gilbert (pictorial dictionary of marked London furniture 1700-1840…
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A Persian rug, mid-20th century, finely woven with a rich all over polychrome naturalistic floral design, the field with a lobed medallion of ogee outline and spandrels of trailing foliage, the main border and guards conforming, 390 x 277 cm
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A Meissen porcelain mantel clock, four seasons, model 2172, late 19th century, the rocaille form and floral encrusted case applied with four allegorical putti representing the four seasons, the enamel inset pressed metal dial set within an ouroboros surround, underglazed crossed swords and incised no. 2171 to underside of base, 47.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A French porcelain inkwell set, early 19th century, the four piece set of two inkwells, taperstick and spill vase, sitting within a fitted matching porcelain tray, the whole in gilded and floral decoration, the tray 18 cm wide
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A Copeland parian ware bust, 'Louise', by Mary Thornycroft, 19th century, depicting Princess Louise, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, modelled in the classical manner, issued to commemorate her wedding to the ninth Duke of Argyll, impressed to the back 'Art Union of London. / April, 1, 1871 / Mary Thornycroft Sc. / Copeland / Copyright Reserved', 37 cm high
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Two similar KPM porcelain vases and covers, late 19th century, each decorated with courting scenes to obverse and reserve with floral encrusted garlands, flanked by rams head handles, each lid applied with a bacchinalian putto, 46 cm high
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An associated onion pattern dessert set, the five plates, each with a latticed and pierced border, together with a matched comport, underglazed blue swords to underside of base, the plates 20 cm diameter, the comport 15 cm high
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A French ebonised and inlaid drop side occasional or games table in Louis XVI manner, circa 1880, the top of square outline with semicircular drop leaves on all sides inlaid in thuya and other woods with a still life to its centre and neo classical foliate borders, the drop leaves conforming, raised in fluted tapering supports with cross stretchers, brass mounts throughout, 73 cm high, 57cnm wide and deep (93 cm wide and deep with sides extended)
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A French bronze mounted rouge griotte marble pedestal, second half 19th century, of square outline, the top raised on a column tapering towards the base, on a stepped foot, neo classical foliate and floral mounts throughout, 112 cm high
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A pair of Sevres style porcelain and ormolu urns, late 19th century, each of ovoid form, in burgundy ground with gilded highlights, painted with courting scenes to obverse and landscape scenes to reverse, signed H. Puys, flanked by ormolu mask handles, faint sevres factory marks to underside of base, 56 cm high, 19 cm wide
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A Royal Worcester porcelain vase, decorated by James Stinton, dated 1932, of cylindrical form above a gilded and pierced base, the body hand painted with pheasants in woodlands setting, signed Jas Stinton, 25.5 cm high
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A gilt framed overmantel mirror, second half 19th century, the rectangular plate in a moulded frame, later re gilt, 192 cm high, 137 cm wide
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A George II style mahogany console table in the manner of William Kent, the inverted break front rectangular top above a carved frieze of neo classical motifs raised on acanthus carved scroll topped supports, 84 cm high, 167 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A Persian rug, third quarter 20th century, finely woven with an all over floral design predominantly in cream, terra cotta, and blues, the cream ground field of naturalistic flower heads on trailing stems between a small geometric medallion and spandrels of matching design, the main border with alternating flower heads linked by trailing foliage, 328 x 210 cm
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A pair of Dresden porcelain vases and covers, by Carl Thieme, early 20th century, of baluster form, yellow ground, with alternating scenes of courting figures, and floral arrangements within gilded borders, crossed swords with T to underside of bases, 51.5 cm high
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A Meissen porcelain figure, the merchant, by Johann Kaendler, model 2654, 19th century, modelled as a seated female noting inventory, bottles and parcels at her feet, underglazed blue crossed swords and inscribed model number to underside of base, 16 cm high, 15 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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A pair of porcelain lidded boxes, in the Capodimonte style, 19th century, each of compressed globular form, on three harpie feet, the figural lids opening to reveal a gilded interior, all in polychrome decoration, painted with insects, masks and cherubs in the neo classical manner, 15.5 cm high
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A Royal Worcester porcelain vase and cover, decorated by Harry chair, date cypher for 1903, of compressed form, painted with blossoming roses, flanked by scrolling mask handles, raised on a circular foot and square section base, signed H. Chair, green factory marks underside, 28 cm high, 19 cm wide
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A Meissen porcelain figural group, model E 22, second half 19th century, an allegory of music, modelled as a young woman sitting beneath a tree, with a mandolin in hand, beside two dancing putti, underglazed blue crossed swords and inscribed E22 to underside of base, 23 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A French marble topped carved and gilt wood console, mid-19th century, in mid-eighteenth century style, the white marble top above the carved and pierced frieze raised on scroll supports, 84 cm high, 165 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A French Louis XV style mantel clock and candelabra garniture, the dial and movement signed 'Comptoir general H. Riondet, Paris', mid-19th century, the clock with eight day bell count wheel strike movement in an ormolu case of typical upright design with urn finial and rocaille and foliate decoration, the matched gilt brass four light candelabra of conforming style, the clock 43 cm high, 21.5 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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A porcelain pot pourri vase, probably Dresden, late 19th century, of baluster form with a floral encrusted lid, decorated with a classical scene to obverse and floral bouquet to reverse, applied with garlands of fruit and flowers, above a square foot, sitting on a conforming square form plinth, 52 cm high
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A pair of porcelain figural Candelsticks, in the Meissen style, 19th century, modelled as male and female, each an allegory of winter, at the base of a three sconce candelabra, underglazed blue E to underside of base, 32.5 cm high, 22 cm wide
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A Meissen porcelain model of an amorous couple, model 518, 19th century, modelled as two lovers in embrace, on a floral encrusted base, blue underglazed crossed swords and incised model number to underside of base, 20 cm high, 27 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A marble bust of a classical maiden mounted on a matched marble pedestal, both second half 19th century, the white marble bust in Roman style, the grey veined white marble pedestal variously carved and moulded, overall 162 cm high
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A Louis XVI style walnut and upholstered salon suite, second half 19th century, comprising a canape, pair of fauteuils, and pair of side chairs, all of typical form with moulded frames with carved details, the backs and seats covered in antique style embroidered fabric, the canape 107 cm high, 155 cm wide, 79 cm deep
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A Copeland porcelain vase, 19th century, of baluster form, blue and white with floral decoration throughout with gilt highlights, flanked by twin entwined serpent handles, raised on a square pedestal base, factory mark to underside of base, 36.5 cm high, 22.5 cm wide
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A set of twelve Sevres style portrait plates, 19th century, each plate with a shaped rim with a gilded cobalt blue border surrounding a central hand painted portrait of famous personages of the Louis XIV period, underglazed blue crossed swords to verso, 25.5 cm diameter
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A green marble pedestal, second half 19th century, the swiveling rectangular top on a plain cylindrical shaft with moulded base and octagonal foot, 107 cm high
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A French walnut low book case in Louis XV manner, late 19th century, of serpentine outline, the marble top and moulded cornice above a glazed door enclosing shelves with open velvet lined shelves to the sides, ormolu mounted throughout, 138 cm high, 190 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Victorian burr walnut and inlaid writing table, circa 1880, the hinged rectangular top enclosing a fitted interior with adjustable leather lined writing slope and various pen and paper compartments, a frieze drawer below similarly fitted with compartments, raised on shaped end standards with a stretcher, 72 cm high, 61 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A large pair of Meissen figures, model no. 2868 and B65, by Johann Kaendler & Johan carl Schoenheit, 19th century, modelled as male and female gardeners, each in elaborate clothing with flowers in hand, underglazed blue crossed swords to underside of base, 51 cm and 49 cm high respectively
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A pair of porcelain ginger jars and covers, Helena Wolfsohn, 19th century, of baluster form, painted with alternating panels of musical, courting and hunting scenes, against pink ground panels with floral arrangements, all decorated with gilt borders, underglazed blue Augustus Rex mark to base, 33 cm high, 18 cm wide
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A similar pair of parian ware floral encrusted vases, Sam Alcock & Co, each of ovoid form, with a flared basket ware neck, intricately decorated with floral adornments, grapes and vines leaves over serpent handles, factory mark to underside of one vase, 32 cm high
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An English porcelain pot pourri vase and cover, probably Copeland, mid-19th century, of baluster form, burgundy ground with cream and gilded accents, painted with a central castle scene to obverse and floral arrangement to reverse, flanked by scrolling handles, the lid pierced with a bud finial, BADA sticker to one side, 48 cm high, 29 cm wide
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A Doulton Burslem vase and cover, decorated by Leslie Johnson, of tapering form, painted with a female portrait in landscape setting, flanked by twin handles, raised on a square base, green factory mark to base, 25.5 cm high
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A pair of French porcelain and ormolu vases and covers, late 19th century, decorated to one side with scenes of courting couples, and floral arrangements to the other side, set within a gilt border on a celeste blue ground, flanked by a pair of ormolu winged caryatid handles joining to a pierced frieze, the whole set on a shaped square pedestal base, 70 cm high, 32 cm wide
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A rosewood vitrine in Louis XV manner, early 20th century, of typical form and serpentine outline, with a moulded cornice above the glazed door and sides enclosing a mirror backed interior with removable glass shelves, on cabriole feet, the lower part with diaper pattern marquetry, ormolu mounted throughout, 201 cm high, 130 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A Persian rug, third quarter 20th century, finely woven with an all over design of abstract vegetal motifs predominantly in pink, blues, and cream, the geometric field with lozenge shaped medallion and large stepped spandrels, the main border conforming, 357 x 261 cm
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A large pair of French porcelain figures, 19th century, modelled as a female and male, each in 18th century style clothing, with flowers in hand, raised on integral plinth bases with floral decoration, on four acanthus scroll feet, 69 cm high, the bases 24 cm wide
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A Dresden porcelain pot pourri urn and cover, by Carl Thieme, circa 1900, of baluster form, decorated with a central courting scene to obverse and painted with a floral arrangement to reverse, flanked with twin rams head handles, the circular foot raised on a separate circular pedestal, the lid pierced with a floral encrusted finial, factory mark to base, 60 cm high
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A pair of Italian marble topped carved and gilt wood console tables, mid-19th century, in mid-eighteenth century style, each with a white marble top above the moulded frieze raised on scroll supports with a low stretcher, the frames carved and moulded with foliate and other decoration throughout, 90 cm high, 93 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A Napoleon III side cabinet in boulle manner, third quarter 19th century, of break front rectangular outline, the top with moulded edge and frieze above a central cabinet door flanked by glazed doors enclosing removable shelves, on a plinth base, ebonized overall with reserves to the frieze, central door, and pilasters of cut brass inlaid in the scarlet simulated tortoiseshell ground, bronze mouldings and mounts throughout, 111 cm high, 199 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A pair of Meissen porcelain pot Pourris, 20th century, each of ovoid form with a pierced leaf decorated lid, raised on a square plinth base, the body decorated with a finely detailed courting scene to each side, set on a cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights, flanked by entwined serpent handles, underglaze crossed swords and incised model no. G 59 to underside of base, 31 cm high
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A fine and large ormolu and Sevres style porcelain candelabrum, last quarter 19th century, of seven lights, the raised central light with a flamiform finial cap, the other lights on scrolling reeded and foliate branches radiating from the stem, the whole raised on (and removable from) a porcelain vase of classical baluster form mounted on a square platform base, the body of the vase decorated to one side with a scene of classical maidens and winged putto resting on clouds and to the other with a river…
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A rare Chelsea porcelain two handled bottle vase, 18th century, blue ground, painted with alternating panels of exotics birds within gilt bordered reserves, flanked by scrolling handles, remnant BADA sticker to lower body, 30 cm high
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A pair of French marble and gilt brass urns, 20th century, the peach variegated marble applied with a floral swag to each side joining to twin scroll handles, raised on a socle foot and a square pedestal base, each lid with a flamiform finial, 43 cm high, 19 cm wide
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A fine Italian micromosaic table top mounted on a Louis XVI style walnut frame, the top mid-19th century, the base late 19th century, the circular black marble top inlaid to the centre with a micromosaic still life of fruit in a glass bowl within an architectural key pattern border, 75 cm high overall, the top 56 cm diameter
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A rosewood and tulipwood semainier in transitional Louis XV / XVI style, first half 20th century, of serpentine outline, the drawer fronts and sides geometrically veneered, gilt metal mounted throughout, 123 cm high, 64 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A gilt wood vitrine in Louis XV manner, of typical form and serpentine outline, with a moulded cornice above the glazed door and sides enclosing a fabric lined interior with removable glass shelves, on cabriole feet, moulded decoration throughout, 193 cm high, 80 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A Persian rug, last quarter 20th century, finely woven with an all over floral design predominantly in cream, blues, and burgundy, the cream ground field with an open symmetrical design of naturalistic flower heads linking by foliate stems, the main border and guards conforming, 395 x 294 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain vase, dated 1892, of baluster form, decorated with fern motifs, flanked by two scrolling handles, raised on a circular foot with garland moulding, purple factory mark to underside of base, 33 cm high
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A Sevres porcelain and ormolu vase and cover, painted by Claire Maglin Rochette, late 19th century, of slender baluster shape with domed cover and swag and garland handles to the shoulder, standing on a square foot, decorated to both sides with classical figure subjects signed C. Rochette, 105 cm high, 35 cm wide
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A Copeland parian figure, 'Penelophon the Beggar Maid', modelled semi nude standing before a tree stump, her arms folded across her chest, on titled circular base, incised to the reverse W. Brodie RSA Sc Edinr 1867, impressed factory mark to base, 70 cm high, the base
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A white marble pedestal, second half 19th century, the circular top raised on a slender column with a mid-height band of key pattern decoration, the base carved with stylized leaves above the octagonal foot, 115 cm high
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A Napoleon III low book case in boulle manner, third quarter 19th century, of bow front outline, the top and frieze above three glazed doors enclosing velvet lined shelves, on a plinth base, ebonized overall with reserves to the frieze, and pilasters of cut brass inlaid in the scarlet simulated tortoiseshell ground, bronze mouldings and mounts throughout, 112 cm high, 181 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A large gilt framed overmantel mirror, second half 19th century, the rectangular plate with rounded top in a moulded framed with carved and pierced foliate crest, 217 cm high, 171 cm wide
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A Meissen porcelain mythological Chariot group of Apollo, model no. 3, late 19th century, the sun god wearing a cloak fastened at his shoulder, seated in a chariot drawn by four prancing horses among clouds bursting with sun beams, his putto attendant holding golden devices, the stepped lobed base moulded with bands of flutes and flower heads, an applied laurel garland suspended from gilt rings below, 30 cm high, 48 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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A Meissen porcelain Candelstick, 19th century, the stem modelled as a female and putto embracing above a shaped and domed base decorated with shells, birds and insects, underglazed blue crossed swords mark and incised C 84 to underside of base, 31.5 cm high
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A Coalport two handled vase and cover, 20th century, of baluster form, painted with a central reserve of exotic birds on a cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights, 39 cm high
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A Meissen style porcelain Tete a Tete chocolate set, 19th century, comprising two covered chocolate pots and underplates, a chocolate pot, creamer, sucrier, and tray all decorated with various equine and huntings scenes, with gilt highlights, each piece applied with a wreath finial, underglazed blue crossed swords to underside of base, the chocolate pot 15 cm high, the tray 39 cm wide
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A pair of Sevres style ormolu mounted porcelain vases, 19th century, baluster shaped, each porcelain body with an ormolu mouth, acanthus leaf mounts to the sides, and a plinth base, glazed bleu celeste with a gilt framed oval reserve to the front painted with a scene of classical lovers in the manner of Francois Boucher, 87 cm high
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A Sevres style porcelain tray on ormolu stand, second half 19th century, the circular tray with raised sides glazed bleu celeste with gilt framed reserves painted with portraits of Louis XVI and members of his court, the tripod stand of classical style, on concealed casters, 73 cm high overall, the tray 49 cm diameter
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A Sevres style porcelain and gilt bronze urn, 19th century, of baluster form, cobalt blue ground with an elaborately gilded border surrounding a central courting scene to obverse and landscape scene to reverse, flanked by garland handles, the whole supported on a circular foot and raised on a square section gilt bronze base, the intergral lid with a pineapple finial, the painting signed Bertien, 84 cm high, 34 cm wide
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An impressive ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mantel clock and candelabra garniture, the movement stamped 'Japy Freres & Cie', circa 1880, in Louis XV style, the decorated dial and eight day bell count wheel strike movement set within a vasiform bleu celeste glazed porcelain body capped with an ormolu group of birds resting on flowers and with lion mask ring handles to the sides, the whole mounted on a classical platform base with a pair of putti figures supporting a floral swag, the conforming…
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A Dresden floral encrusted vase and cover, Carl Thieme, 19th century, of baluster form, decorated with a courting scene to one side and a floral arrangement on the other, floral encrustations throughout and applied putti, all raised on a plinth base, underglaze blue crossed swords to underside of base, 74 cm high, 34 cm wide
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A monumental pair of ormolu mounted and Sevres style ceramic urns, signed H. Desprez, late 19th century, each of baluster form, the body painted with scenes of cavalry officers to obverse and a castle scene to reverse, flanked by two gilt bronze handles, the neck and foot in cobalt blue ground with gilded laurel leaf decoration with a further crown shield and fleur de lis of Kingdom of France to neck, all raised on a shaped ormolu base, 114 cm high, 53 cm wide
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A Louis XVI style gilt wood and upholstered salon suite, second half 19th century, comprising a canape and four bergeres, each with a rounded back and in curving arms above the elliptical seat, raised on fluted tapering supports, the canape 90 cm high, 145 cm wide, 67 cm deep
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A Persian rug, third quarter 20th century, finely woven, predominantly in burgundy, cream and blues, the field of lozenge shaped floral and foliate designs in an overall diaper pattern. The main border of abstract vegetal designs between guards of running flowering foliage, 330 x 220 cm
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A pair of Potschapel vases and covers, in the Sevres manner, mid-20th century, each decorated with courting couples in landscape settings, pale blue ground with gilded highlights, finely cast brass mounts throughout, 50 cm high
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A grey veined white marble pedestal, second half 19th century, the chamfered square top on a straight column with mid-height moulded bands on a moulded base with octagonal foot, 113 cm high
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A grey veined white marble pedestal, second half 19th century, the chamfered square top on a straight column with mid-height moulded bands on a moulded base with octagonal foot, 110 cm high
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A Napoleon III side cabinet in boulle manner, third quarter 19th century, of serpentine bow front outline, the top with moulded edge and frieze above a central cabinet door flanked by glazed doors enclosing removable shelves, on a plinth base, ebonized overall with reserves to the frieze, central door, and pilasters of cut brass inlaid in the scarlet simulated tortoiseshell ground, bronze mouldings and mounts throughout, 115 cm high, 208 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A French gilt framed overmantel mirror, second half 19th century, the rectangular plate in a moulded frame with carved floral and foliate crest and conforming details to the sides and base, 217 cm high, 107 cm wide
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An Italian marble sculpture of a lightly draped maiden, late 19th / early 20th century, the full length figure modelled standing resting on a sculptural base, her head turned down demurely, 118 cm high
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Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922), Primavera, marble, the figure's shawl in grey marble with stained details, on a rectangular socle incised at title, signed to the back: Prof G. Bessi, 58 cm high
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A Dresden porcelain vase and cover on stand, mid-20th century, of baluster form, intricately decorated with applied flowers, insects, fruits and birds, and painted with floral arrangements to each side, sitting on a conforming pedestal, 79 cm high
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A Royal Vienna tea canister, early 20th century, of square form, hand painted to obverse and reverse with horseback battle scenes, on a cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights, blue beehive mark underside, 12 cm high
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A rosewood vitrine in Louis XV manner, early 20th century, of serpentine bow front outline, the raised central section with a glazed door enclosing a velvet lined interior with removable glass shelves, flanked by curved sides decorated with eighteenth century style scenes of courting couples, on cabriole supports, ormolu mounted throughout, 178 cm high, 144 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A fine and impressive ormolu mantel clock and candelabra garniture, the bronze by Jean Francois Deniere, Paris, the movement by Cailleaux, mid-19th century, in Louis XV manner, the clock with a gilt and enamel dial within a case surmounted with figures of putti and a dolphin and decorated with fruit, flowers and foliage on a platform base, the candelabra each of six lights on scrolling arms raised by a putto seated on a base decorated with fruit, flowers and foliage, the clock movement stamped 'Deniere a…
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A pair of Sevres style porcelain urns and covers, late 19th century, of tapering form, in cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights, painted with a central courting scenes to obverse and floral arrangement to reverse, flanked with rams head handles, and gilt metal mounts throughout, the domed lid mounted with a pineapple finial, bearing a within double L mark to interior of lid, 46 cm high
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A pair of Dresden porcelain urns and covers, Carl Thieme, 19th century, of baluster form, each decorated with a central courting scene, raised on square feet and sitting on square plinth bases, the whole with painted flowers and floral encrustations, factory mark to underside of base, 63.5 cm high, the plinth 19.5 cm wide, 19.5 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style marble topped gilt wood console, second half 19th century, the nero portoro marble top above the carved and moulded frieze raised on turned and fluted supports with a low stretcher, 87 cm high, 81 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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