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Property from the Sam Gance Collection. — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:169
Sale Title:Property from the Sam Gance Collection.Lots with images:169
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:143
Date:30-Apr-2023
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A Renaissance-style walnut credence cabinet, possibly 17th century, with an extended cornice with mask corners above twin cupboards and drawers, an arched open compartment and pillars to a plinth base, 158 cm high, 83 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A Persian style carpet, in brown, teal and coffee colours on a cream field with lotus, Tree of Life and other vegetal motifs enclosed by a broad floral border, 323 x 257 cm
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A wrought iron trompe l'oeil occasional table, with a painted marble effect surface above curved legs with scroll ends above a triangular base, 76 cm high, 80 cm diameter
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A baroque oak and ash centre table, Northern Italian or Southern German, 1700-1740, of pegged construction and raised on four pillar legs to a platform base with extended corners, 77 cm high, 129 x 129 cm diameter
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An antique terracotta pot together with a black-glazed Etruscan dish, the pot with remnant paint and integral protrusions to the body, the plate with remnant paint most evident to the base, 18 cm high
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BETTY CARRINGTON (ATTRIBUTED), Untitled, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 77 x 102 cm
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A Charles II yew wood five drawer chest with fielded panels, later 17th century, 92 cm high, 95 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A Flemish ebonised and tortoiseshell ripple framed mirror, early 19th century, with extended corners, the frame with osier and ring turned moulding punctuated with simulated tortoiseshell panels, 132 x 115 cm
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A large pair of Chinese ceramic carp leaping from waves, each with cartouches and characters to the base, approx 40 cm high
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A striking Pietra Dura top wrought iron centre table, the black and white parquetry pietra dura top above curvaceous legs with scroll ends, 77.5 cm high, 91 cm diameter
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An impressive Louis XV style ten branch crystal and bronze chandelier, well cast with acanthus stems and cut crystal drops, 126 cm high to cup, 227 cm chain, 100 cm diameter
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A George III oak stretcher-based side table
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A pair of large antique Satsuma vases on stands, late 19th century, the waisted baluster vases decorated with deity figures in moriage enamels and gilding, the collars with shimazu family crest marks, red character marks to bases, raised on pierced wood bases, 46 cm high (vases only)
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A pair of Louis XIV high back walnut armchairs, 18th century, with turned and cotton reel legs and matching stretchers, upholstered in verdure type tapestry fabric with nail trim
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A pair of Gu form painted porcelain vases, decorated with floral sprigs and insects, 54 cm high, 26 cm diameter
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A George III oak geometric panel chest, 18th century, with brass drops, mitre moulded drawers and floriate backplates, raised on bun feet, 85 x 100 x 57.5 cm
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A pair of French Empire gilt bronze mounted candelabra, 19th century, the five light candelabra with rosso antico marble effect columns and raised on lion's paw feet, 62 cm high
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A quality pair of three-seat down filled sofas, with plush squabs and upholstered in a flocked linen batik style print, length of back 230 cm
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An Italian Provincial style fruitwood coffee table, with a framed plank top raised on carved supports, 50.5 cm high, 179 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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A pair of plush upholstered armchairs, in a subtle striped red brocade
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A pair of Louis XV style carved walnut wing chairs, 19th century, of generous proportions with out-swept arms, upholstered in cream and red textured brocade, with interior elbow rests
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A pair of George III style oak joint stools, with turned legs and box stretchers, 50 x 45.5 x 25.5 cm
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A pair of Moroccan style stained oak console tables, by Kim Moir, with extended surfaces above an arcaded frieze in low relief, raised on pillars united by arches to a platform base, 88 cm high, 80 cm wide, 49.5 cm deep
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A pair of giltwood torchere style table lamps with pleated cream shades, the moulded stems raised on triform bases, 80 cm to base, 120 cm to top of shade
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A brass and mesh panelled fire screen, 79 cm high, 130 cm wide
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A pair of brass fire dogs and a wrought iron grate, the grate 90 cm wide, 40 cm deep, the dogs 49 cm high 29 cm deep
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A polished brass Regency style fire set and a wicker basket
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An ornately carved giltwood cushion front mirror, 19th century, with an elaborately pierced acanthus scroll crest and frame, and aged mirror plate, 168 cm high, 117 cm wide
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A large Louis XV style carved giltwood mirror, 19th century, the frame with pierced and carved floriate details and enclosing an aged mirror plate, 230 high, 117 cm wide
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A Spanish walnut side table, 17th century, the rectangular dentil edge top above a single drawer and raised on turned legs and stretchers, 76 cm high, 94 cm wide, 60 cm high
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Five sets of quality linen paisley drapes with trimmed swagged valances, featuring exotic patterns with elephants and peacocks, with heavy wool lining, each set 3.4 metre drop length, 2.3 metre individual drop width, suited to 180 cm wide windows/French doors
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A polished brass three section fire screen, 70 cm high, 133 cm wide
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A Chinese ebonised granite top coffee table, with a pierced archaic style apron and raised on square section legs, 45 cm high, 107 x 107 cm. Provenance: Graham Geddes Antiques
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A fine Louis XV style library bergere, of generous proportions with carved details, with a plush squab and upholstered in a neutral plaid fabric, 92 cm high, 78 cm wide, 92 cm deep
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A wrought iron Baronial Revival eight light chandelier, 108 cm drop, 72 cm diameter. Provenance: Hub Furniture
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A three seat plush sofa in a broad striped fabric, length of back 230 cm
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A bronze oval stump table by Barbara Barry for McGuire, a blackened bronze quatrefoil side table, 43 cm high, 57 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A pair of contemporary hardwood side tables, with a single shelf and platform base, 62 cm high, 65 x 65 cm
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A polychrome bust of Caesar, displayed on a ribbed plinth, 86 cm high, 65 cm wide
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A square brass table lamp with a pleated cream shade, 81 cm high
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A pair of polished brass fire dogs, a wrought iron grate and a set of fire tools, the grate 70 cm wide, 40 cm deep, the fire dogs 43 cm high
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A collection of ten antique vellum bound books
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A group of five antique clay vessels, late B.C to early A.D, Lebanese, Roman, Syrian examples, various shapes and sizes
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Two large antique clay vessels, probably Persian and Roman, an oviform vessel and a terracotta vase with ribbed decoration and a flared neck
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An alabaster model of an eagle standing on a rock, 35.5 cm high
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A pair of wrought iron floor torcheres, Spanish, 18th century, 169 cm high, 50 cm diameter (approx.)
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A Charles II plank top stretcher-based refectory table, late 17th century, with butted ends and barrel baluster legs, 80 cm high 365 cm wide 87 cm deep
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A set of twelve Charles II style oak high back dining chairs, the fully upholstered backs and seats raised on turned legs united by 'H' form stretchers
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A large modern wool check pattern rug in ecru colours, 490 x 383 cm
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A lavishly embossed cushion front mirror in the Renaissance Revival manner, 154 cm high, 94 cm wide
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A Louis XV style inlaid rosewood vitrine, late 19th century, of serpentine profile with a marble top above a single door opening to glazed shelves and a moire silk lined interior, embellished with gilt bronze mounts and sabots, 166 cm high, 87 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A walnut toned Louis XVI style two door sideboard with jasperware plaques, 19th century, with a carrara marble top above four drawers and two cupboards featuring blue plaques with figures in low relief and flanked by open mirror backed compartments with pierced galleries, gilt bronze trims and borders throughout, 106.5 cm high, 186 cm wide, 82.5 cm deep
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A Victorian Moore Bros. blanc-de-chine comport, 19th century, featuring two cupids supporting a lotus embellished leaf bowl, impressed marks to base, 43 cm high
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A Victorian figural comport by Moore Bros, late 19th century, featuring two cupids upon an oval base supporting a shell and decorated with trailing zygo cactus in lemon and gold colours, puce mark to base, 14.5 cm high, 26.5 cm long
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A pair of Victorian five light Moore Bros. candelabra, 19th century, Grecian style figures supporting orchid embellished scrolling arms, Moore Bros stamps to base, Provenance: Mossgreen Auction MA162, Lot 769
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An impressive glazed porcelain heron group by Lladro, featuring two herons amidst rushes, blue Lladro mark to base, 57 cm high
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A partial modern Japanese imari pattern dinner service, with cups, mugs, various plates and bowls, tureen and a serving platter
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An extravagant Renaissance Revival ormolu chandelier, 19th century, the knopped standard superbly cast with demi-figures, masks and foliate motifs, with wax candles, 118 cm long 100 cm diameter
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A Spanish walnut stretcher-based buffet table, 17th century, with lyre shaped ends and wrought iron stretchers, 84 cm high, 147 cm wide, 78 cm deep. Provenance: Andre & Cecile Fink, 1996, Castilla de Leone, circa 1680
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A pair of Gainsborough style mahogany chairs, the camel back chairs in a lightly distressed cherry red leather with nail trim, height of back 102 cm
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An antique cushion front mirror, with a pressed metal crest, 110 cm x 64 cm
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A fine pair of cast bronze cranes in the Meiji style, the tallest 220 cm high
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A pair of Syrian inspired octagonal oak side tables, 63 cm high, 57 cm diameter
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A Louis XV style canape with scatter cushions, with a serpentine back and carved details to the frame, covered in taupe fabric with nail trim, 105 cm high, 212 cm wide, 83 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style walnut fauteuils, in black and white diamond pattern upholstery, 103 cm high, 72 cm wide, 77 cm deep
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A French oak joint stool, 45 cm high, 47 cm wide, 27 cm
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A Chinese elm opium bed coffee table, the waisted table with a woven rattan surface, 52 cm high, 211 cm wide, 121 cm deep
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An impressive bespoke hardwood entertainment unit, with a fitted interior, 110 cm high, 357 cm wide, 64 cm deep
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A large wool flatweave rug with an overall geometric design, 496 x 382 cm
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A middle Sepik River 'Yetchen' ancestral figure carved in honour of a crocodile hunter, Papua New Guinea, 202 cm high
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Two wooden tribal figures, Sepik River and Ghana, featuring a Basket Hook Hamen figure from Sepik River, and a rare 'kota' brass covered reliquary figure from Ghana, Africa, 84 and 86 cm
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Two wooden masks, Papua New Guinea, one with shell embellishments, 63 cm and 103 cm
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A pair of primitive style drums on stands, possibly African, in muted red, green and yellow colours with hide skins and strapping, 179 cm and 165 cm high
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A polished hardstone head, probably African, of shallow form with pronounced stylised facial features and raised on a matching base, 37 cm high
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A group of fifteen blown glass spheres in shades of teal, approximately 10 cm diameter but varied, NOTE, Bowl not included in this lot
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A set of ten decoratively patterned spheres, some Scottish made, 8 cm diameter approx, NOTE, Bowl not included in this lot
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A set of nine striped marble spheres and one large marble sphere, in mostly mottled pink and black marble, the larger sphere in darker tones
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A set of six Han dynasty jars, with remnant coloured glazes
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Three hand painted Cizhou vessels, possibly Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, 60 cm high, 31 cm diameter and smaller
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A Spanish chestnut table, 17th century, with a much patinated surface upon a churrisque base and wrought iron stretchers, 79 cm high,199 cm wide, 89 cm deep
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A set of five hoop back Windsor chairs, 19th century, with decoratively carved splats and turned legs united by crinoline stretchers
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A yew wood wheel back Windsor chair and a stretcher-based hoop back chair, 18th century
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A set of six cream leather 'cushion' top bar stools, on white metal tubular bases, 68 cm high
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A large Lladro figure, 'Girl Harvesting Grapes', in matt colours and depicting a half length model of a girl carrying a basket of grapes and a small scythe, with wood stand, 47 cm high, figure
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A Royal Doulton blanc-de-chine group, 'Courtship', depicting an Art Deco inspired swallow pair, Royal Doulton stamp to base, 39 cm high
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A large ceramic ram, Chinese, 28 cm high, 40 cm long, 24 cm wide
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A pair of Chinese stone flower candlesticks and a set of fan shaped Japanese lacquer coasters
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A Bendigo Pottery drinks dispenser and a novelty Spanish jug, the drinks dispenser with spigot and the terracotta jug with bull horns and snout
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A large decorative majolica jug and a large solid hewn wood bowl, 35 cm high, jug, 45.5 cm diameter, bowl
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A Japanese lacquer ikebana vase, a box, and an interesting group of antique oriental brass spectacles, the bucket style vase decorated trailing fir tree designs in applied metalware, 28 cm high (vase)
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A pair of ox-blood red glazed pots of drum shape on lug feet, 21 cm and 17 cm high, Provenance: Graham Geddes Antiques
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An antique metal press, probably for culinary use, 19th century, approx. 86 cm high, 40 cm wide
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A collection of various multi-coloured tassels and tiebacks, Note: Image depicts a representative selection
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A modern multi coloured striped runner, 442 cm x 89 cm
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A Continental oak coffer, probably early 17th century, with a panelled frieze, shaped bracket feet and original elaborate escutcheon and hinges, 76 cm high, 166 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style occasional armchairs, the camel back chairs with carved foliate details, upholstered in bold Suzani fabric, 107 cm high, 70 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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A polychrome seated figure of Guan Yin, Qing Dynasty, the solid carved wood figure with remnant paint, 95 cm high, 51 cm wide
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A French provincial walnut three drawer chest, 18th century, of arbalete profile with rocaille cast handles and escutcheons, 89 cm high, 126 cm wide, 67 cm deep
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Anonymous, A Japanese gilt and polychrome painted six-panel screen, 19th century, depicting a scene of a maiden with female attendants gathered on a pavilion terrace whilst another group of Chinese female musicians approach from beneath a pine tree to one side, all within gold cloud formations, each panel 273 x 104
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A French walnut stretcher-based side table, 72 cm high, 91 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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