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Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:208
Sale Title:Art & CollectablesLots with images:208
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:131
Date:23-May-2023
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Norman Lindsay 1879-1969 / Lin Bloomfield, Norman Lindsay: oil paintings, by Lin Bloomfield, de Luxe edition, in as-new, unopened condition, with slip case. Limited to 550 signed and numbered copies, of which this example #49, signed by 308p, ill (some colour), contains a colour photograph of the oil painting 'The Vanities' on frontispiece. Pub. Odana Editions, 2006. Provenance: with original receipt.
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Norman Lindsay 1879-1969 / Lin Bloomfield 'Norman Lindsay: watercolours 1889-1969' by Lin Bloomfield, de Luxe edition, in as-new, unopened condition, with slip case. Limited to 550 signed and numbered copies, of which this example #49, signed by Lin Bloomfield. 312p, ill (some colour), contains a colour photograph of the oil painting 'The Presentation' on frontispiece. Pub. Odana Editions, 2006. Provenance: with original certificate of authenticity signed by Jane Lindsay and Jane Bloomfield.
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Norman Lindsay 1879-1969 / Lin Bloomfield 'The complete etchings of Norman Lindsay' by Lin Bloomfield, de Luxe edition, in as-new, unopened condition, with slip case. Limited to 550 signed and numbered copies, of which this example #49, and signed by Lin Bloomfield and Helen Glad. 480p, ill (some colour), contains a facsimile etching 'The Artist' on frontispiece. Pub. Odana Editions: Josef Lebovic gallery, 1998. Provenance: with original certificate of authenticity signed by Lin Bloomfield; a letter signed…
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Miniatures - artists unknown (British) four early portrait miniatures: 'A gentleman in early 19th century high collared blue Coat' painted on parchment, in a brass frame (unglazed) 5.5 x 4.5 cm (oval); 'Lady in a blue bonnet c1830' brass frame, engraved verso [Lady Elizabeth Whitbread nee Grey], 9.2 x 6.8 cm (oval); 'Portrait of a young Girl' in a glazed oval brass frame mounted in ebonised wood, with brass oak-leaf detail; 'Lady in early 19th century dress with Roses' set in an ornate ivory and gilt frame…
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Multi-Dimensional religious icon (Russian) likely early to mid nineteenth century a painted icon depicting Christ, with multi-dimensional foil embellishments, set into a glazed and decorated wooden display case. 43.5 h x 24 w x 7 d cm.
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Two Eighteenth century engravings after Robert Cleveley 1747-1809 (British) 'View in port Jackson' hand coloured engraving, published for John Stockdale's 'Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany bay, 1789'. Engraved by Thomas Pratten. 'A view in New South Wales' hand coloured engraving by Thomas Medland, published June 4 1789 by J. Stockdale. Both 16.5 x 23 cm (plate). (2)
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Bark painting, north East Arnhem land, Rirratjinu clan, Marika tribe. A bark painting in ochre, circa mid twentieth century, label verso documents story of the Djankawu and Barama, 60 x 28 cm
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South Australian Western Desert Variant Wunda shield from the Yalata region, in minnarritchi wood, the front incised in the usual zig zag fashion, the reverse in horizontal bands. Mid 1900's. 69 x 19 cm
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A very fine, large, West Australian hardwood shield likely early 1900's, the front decorated with panels of diagonal lines separated by horizontal bands. The reverse with areas of vertical lines and horizontal bands. 83 x 14 cm
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West Australian early 1900's Undecorated woomera the handle bound in spinifex gum, the peg bound in spinifex gum over cotton twine. Very good patina from tribal use. 77 x 6 cm
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A Bundle of five Western Desert hunting spears Western Australian examples, with all composite parts bound with kangaroo sinew and spinifex resin. Mid 1900's. The longest 292 cm. (5)
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Set of four spears from the Tiwi Islands a hardwood shovel-nosed spear, a barbed ceremonial spear painted with earth pigments, a ceremonial two-pronged spear painted with pigments, and a single piece painted and fluted spear. The longest 254 cm. (4)
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An Aboriginal ceremonial burial pole painted in ochre and natural pigment, decorated with hunting scenes. 121 h x 20 d x 21 w cm (with stand).
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Grahame L. Walsh 'Bradshaw Art of the Kimberley' fine condition, first edition, published Takarakka Nowan Kas publications, 2000. Hard cover, oblong quarto, faux crocodile skin with pictorial inlay and illustrated endpapers, 464p. With over 2000 illustrations and over 620 colour plates.
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George Jones 1823-1893 a majolica strawberry dish, the four divisions decorated with moulded strawberries and leaves, with rustic handle and supports. Complete with two cream spoons and one strawberry spoon. 21 x 32 x 29 cm. (4 pieces)
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Worcester Chinoiserie coffee pot & a Royal Worcester ewer 1765-1770 coffee pot with a scene 'Doctor's Visit', initialed 'W' to the base. 24 cm. The tall 'Persian' ewer. Pattern 783 for 1880. 38 cm (2)
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Wedgwood blue and white 'Syp' teapot early 20th century; unusual design- Syp (simple Yet Perfect), teapot with fixed interior strainer and blue transfer 'Peony' decoration, with impressed and stamped marks to the base. 15 cm
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An Arthur Boyd plate and a Bryce Carter footed vase the plate in a green wash with underglaze representations of animals - a whale, a wombat and a kookaburra. Dia.15 cm. Incised signature to the base. The vase bearing an applique decoration of gumnuts and leaves. 8.5 cm. Signed to the base. (2)
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A rare Wedgwood six place printed floral pattern tea set presented on a custom 'Lazy Susan' table, the large Wedgwood matching tray mounted on a wooden bearing. H: 75 cm, diameter 55 cm.
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Two Royal Worcester bud vases dated 1899, one signed by Jas Stinton, the other by Harry Stinton. H: 11 cm diameter 13 cm. (2)
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An urn by KPM - Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur a monumental hand painted amphora/urn from the Royal porcelain factory, c.1900. With two panels depicting Roman ruins. Factory marks to the base. 69 cm
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Pair of Mason's Ironstone covered vases C.1825 of round profile with hydra handles and knops, painted and enamelled in a Japan pattern of stylized flowers on a red ground. Pattern mark to the base - 2173. Monumental size at 79 cm. (2)
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A Prada' Bibliotheque' tote bag this blue tote by Miuccia Prada is phenomenally easy to wear. The minimal piece features an open top design, a detachable shoulder strap, round top handles, a front logo plaque, and a single internal zipped pocket with a miniature vanity on a leather thong. Crafted in saffiano leather with gold plated stainless steel hardware. With authenticity card, receipt, care booklet, two dustbags, original box and an authenticity certificate
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Hermes 'Trim' shoulder bag in burgundy leather with gold metalwork, worn on the shoulder, the bag is in very good condition. Has a non Hermes replacement strap. With a generic dustbag and authentication certificate.
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A Shazel designer handbag featuring intricate hand-embossed floral details, this silver and tan leather shoulder bag is handcrafted by Mexican artisan Fabiola Gonzalez. The bag drapes over the shoulder on an adjustable strap, with a zipper pocket on the inside offering secure space for small items. With a 'Shazel' plaque internally. 39 cm
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Vintage Bally large quilted tote well known for their contemporary designs and fine build, Bally handbags are at the top of every woman's wardrobe. Crafted from black leather, it features a quilted pattern, reinforced corners, a strap flap with a brand logo that opens to a fabric lined interior, a single shoulder handle and gold-tone hardware. Authenticity certificate provided. 38 cm
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Louis Vuitton 'Rosalie' coin purse the purse in LV monogram leather is given a feminine feel by its colorful press-stud and fuchsia pink grained-leather lining. For such a compact design, it is surprisingly spacious, containing a gusseted compartment, two card slots and a zipped coin pocket with a leather pull. The purse is new and unused. With the original dustbag, box and ribbon. 8 x 11 x 2.5 cm
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Hermes 'Berry' shopping tote a great example of this scarce Hermes bag. In marron brown box calf leather, you will never want for a more useful shopper. Featuring unique hinged corners, gold plated hardware and the original dust bag. In very good condition - minor wear to the corners. With authentication certificate. 37 cm
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Five Chinese snuff bottles all with lids. One in soapstone, two in ceramic, both hand painted and signed; the last two in glass, one inside hand painted, both signed. The tallest 8 cm (5)
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A collection of four large Japanese lunch boxes comprising: a stacking round box with conical lid, a wooden 'Pumpkin' example, a round version with tall cane handles and a pale wooden example with a quarter opening lid. All in very good order. (4)
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Three Chinese items a carved wooden cricket cage, 8 cm. A small carved ivory panel fragment of a big cat attacking an elephant 5 x 5 cm, and a single section carving worked in fine detail to show seated quanyin with child and a fish. Perhaps 18th century. Signed. 10 cm. (3)
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Two Japanese 20th century bronze vases a large bulbous form vase, together with a bottleneck bud vase. Both painted using the hydrographic technique. 21 cm and 12.5 cm (2)
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Chinese wall screen a 4 panel screen (could be separated) in black lacquer, with an incised and painted stork and foliate motif. 20th century. 91 x 123 cm
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Two Japanese cloisonne vases, one with the mark of the Ando Jubei studio from the Meiji period, two part wireless cloisonne vases, the first a pear shaped example decorated with a white orchid on an aubergine ground, and a silver rim stamped with the Jungin silver mark, the base bearing the Ando Jubei mark. The plum shape vase having a motif of cherry blossoms, bamboo and an exotic bird on a yellow-cream ground, and silver metal rims. 28 cm and 18 cm. (2)
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Pair of Chinese caparisoned bronze horses adorned with foliate scrolling patterns, saddled, heads turned. Good patination with some spots. Present well, and a significant size at 59 x 66 cm. (2)
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Pair of Chinese temple lions well carved white marble. The male with a ball which represents the material elements, and the female with a book?which represents the element of spirit. The lions were thought to protect the building from harmful spiritual influences and people. 73 x 25 x 38 cm
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Pair of early 20th century Satsuma vases a good quality example of satsuma, depicting a three clawed applique dragon. Marks to the base. 38 cm (2)
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18/19th century glazed terracotta temple lions Modeled as a male(ball under foot) and female(cub under foot) temple lion, in grotesque style, each with thick green and blue glaze streaking from their heads and down their backs and pooling at the base. Each with some glaze imperfections. An impressive pair. 45 cm
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Four fine mother of pearl wall hanging panels mid 20th century Chinese, depicting cranes intricately and impressively detailed in mother of pearl, having a full length scrolling mother of pearl border. Each panel 119 x 59 cm. (4)
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An imposing five panel Chinese standing floor screen the central panel having a glass cover over a scene depicting an important lady and two three clawed dragons. The other four panels depict ladies in indoor scenes, also under glass. These are the four legendary beauties of ancient china. The depictions all executed in various ornamental gems, with some painted finishes.The obverse features poker-work designs. 202 x 180 cm
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A Hans Peter Jacobsen silver plate tea and coffee service designed by Jacobsen for Kohr Denmark. This mid 20th century example consists of a coffee pot 20 cm, a teapot 15 cm, cream jug 9 cm, and a sugar bowl 5.5 cm. The teapot has a small dent on the body and the coffee pot lid is not present. (4)
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Pair of three-tier brass floor chandeliers 19th century, 16-light, three level, free standing, supported by a barley twist central column, the whole resting on a bulbous triangular base and animalia feet. 68 cm. (2)
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Rare Persian Sipar shield finely wrought of delicately-patterned Persian wootz steel, with rolled rim and domed center, inlaid in gold. With four domed grip bosses with scalloped edges, likewise inlaid in gold; the reverse retains its padded cushion. Finely detailed and executed overall. Late 18th-early 19th century. Diameter 26 cm.
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A good Victorian rosewood and Tunbridgeware rectangular tea caddy of sarcophagus shape, the lid with cube parquetry, the body inlaid with wide tessellated bandings, on bun feet, the interior with two rosewood lidded compartments, complete with a hobnail-cut bell shaped mixing bowl. 19 x 34 x 20 cm
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A model of the schooner 'America' in 1851, the schooner America, sailing for the New York yacht club, beat the Royal yacht squadron entry and laid claim to its 100 Guinea cup. Thus the America?s cup was born, taking the seminal name from the schooner, rather than the country. A scratch-built model, complete with a copper clad hull and a miniature of the trophy, made by William E Hitchcock of the San Francisco ship model gallery. H:53 cm, hull length 49 cm.
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Four bottles of Penfolds wine a bin 707 1993 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon, bearing a 2016 Penfolds Re-Corking Clinic label; an Rwt (from the 1995 'Red Winemaking Trial') 1997 Shiraz; a Koonunga hill 2000 vintage Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon; and a bottle of Grange bin 95, vintage 1990 - bears a 2016 Penfolds Re-Corking Clinic label. (4)
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A Barker Brothers EPNS spirit kettle in the style of Christopher Dresser, this Art Deco kettle rests on a stand ending in stepped cup feet. The stand also houses the spirit burner by Joseph Rogers and Son. 27 cm
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