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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:238
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:236
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:174
Date:12-Sep-2023
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An Iranian Shirvan hand knotted all wool rug, decorated with three conjoined geometric medallions and scattered bird, animal and rosette motifs within a triple geometric border. 206 x 165 cm.
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A Persian Shiraz all wool rug, the dominant stepped central medallion on diamond form. 232 x 136 cm.
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A Turkish slit weft kilim, the field with multiple geometric forms on a multi-coloured background in earth tones. 300 x 200 cm
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An Afghan Turkman hand-knotted carpet, the plain rich red central field surrounded by multiple border guards of geometric patterns in tones of burgundy. 300 x 200 cm.
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A hand knotted wool pile Kazak rug, decorated with geometric motifs on a soft blue ground. 250 x 170 cm.
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A fine hand-knotted Afghan Belgiq wool carpet, the field decorated with rows of repeating double diamond medallions surrounded by multiple border guards. In traditional tones. 240 x 175 cm
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A very finely hand knotted silk picture rug 'The Last Supper', worked in pale grey green tones with silken white highlights, the shaped panel on deep rust brown ground, signed in the weave. 93.5 x 55 cm. Framed.
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An antique Afghan carpet, decorated with five rows of three guls, surrounded by multiple border guards. In traditional colours and motifs. 320 x 230 cm. Wear commensurate with age.
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A Victorian mahogany music stand, the sheet holder with adjustable strut and decorated with a lyre, raised on a turned column with carved tripod base, (with later turned finial), height 123 cm.
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Victorian figured walnut wine table, on turned column and tripod base, diameter 43.5 cm, height 70 cm.
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A 19th century ebonised cabinet, the domed top with central cupboard with one velvet lined shelf, embellished with four half columns, decorative scrolling stringing, brass beading, walnut veneer and gilt detail, the cupboard door with a small Wedgwood plaque to the centre, the base with a large open shelf over a three shelf compartment with drop down glass door, with conforming columns and walnut veneer decoration, raised on turned feet. Requires minor attention. 79 x 42 x 157 cm. Provenance: From the…
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A Victorian walnut bonheur du jour, the back with carved and turned ebonised gallery, two small drawers to either side of a central compartment, the top (with replacement insert) slides out, two shaped drawers to the front, raised on ebonised cabriole legs. 95 x 55 x 113 cm. Provenance: From the estate of Jill Mandeno.
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A George III oak hanging corner cupboard, crossbanded in mahogany, the pair of doors each with twin panels, enclosing a green painted interior with three serpentine shelves. 78 x 45 x 110 cm. Ex. Lancaster Antiques 1992 $1,700.
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A colonial kauri scotch chest, two half drawers either side of a central hat box drawer, three deep full width drawers, turned wood handles with mother of pearl inserts, the top drawers with burr totara veneer, ebonised detail to front of chest, on brass casters with shaped apron to base. 118 x 50 x 127 cm.
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A George II oak five-plank sword chest, good original patination with iron lock plate (lock missing). 114 x 36 x 48 cm
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A primitive 18th century oak sword chest, paneled front with carved decoration, handmade hinges, old repairs. Requires attention. 126 x 45 x 56 cm.
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A 19th century camphor wood campaign chest, in two sections, two half drawers over three full width drawers, two brass handles to each side, recessed brass drawer handles, raised on bracket feet. Requires some attention. 96 x 47 x 100 cm.
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An Italian 20th century bronze neo classical style 'Putti Di Mare' coffee table, depicting two aquatic cherubs supporting a glass top with their hands, patinated finish to figures. 112 x 70 x 50 cm.
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A French inlaid and ormolu occasional table, the top inlaid with scrolls and florals, with conforming decoration to the aprons, ormolu detail, cabriole legs and sabot feet, (requires minor attention, one leg and top loose). 100 x 60 x 77 cm.
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A vintage French fruitwood extension dining table, patterned top, carved apron, draw leaf extensions, raised on cabriole legs with scrolling feet. 206 x 110 x 75 cm. (when extended).
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A set of eight French limed ash dining chairs, carved back, curved struts, carved aprons, scrolling stretcher base, upholstered in a grey linen. 42 x 40 x 100 cm.
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A leather wingback club chair, chocolate brown, leather upholstery with studded detail, loose seat cushion, tapering square section legs, maker's label Artsome, pleasantly worn. 80 x 90 x 104 cm.
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A pair of 18th century elm chairs, with vertical reticulated detail to the central splat, solid seat on turned legs with block terminals and lower stretcher. Old repairs. 42 x 36 x 90 cm.
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A Biedermeier standing corner cupboard, the glazed doors with decorative wood detail, the interior wallpapered and with two shelves, the base with two inlaid small doors, ebonised finish to pediment, doors and base, raised on short sabre legs. 74 x 48 x 176 cm.
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An early George III oak dresser, the plate rack panelled back with three shelves, the base with three drawers above a central bank of three further drawers flanked by a pair of panelled cupboard doors, all with brass knob handles. Good patina. 169 x 50 x 198 cm.
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A 19th century elm scholars chest, with six drawers and further secret drawer, decorative metal fittings, lock plates, swing handles and strapping. With side handles. Good dark patina. 51.5 x 39 x 39.5 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Chinese throne chairs, the blackwood (Hongmu) chairs with carved sacred bat and fruit detail, the back splat set with a central white marble panel, raised on square section legs and stretcher base. 63 x 46 x 98 cm.
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A Chinese rosewood side chair, the slightly curved back with carved decoration, with a carved apron to the front of seat, raised on square section legs with stretcher base. Some movement in chair requires attention. 52 x 42 x 92 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese gong on stand, the blackwood (Hongmu) stand carved with bamboo and assorted plants, raised on substantial scrolling feet, with bronze gong and old padded leather mallet. 50 x 25 x 86 cm.
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A George III oak long case clock, eight-day movement, the hood with column to each side and pressed decoration, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial and calendar aperture, brass spandrels, marked Thos.Phillips, Ludlow. 42 x 23 x 185 cm.
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A pair of gilded brass wall sconces. Four light branches to each sconce. 33 x 70 cm.
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A large giant clam shell, brought back from Java in the late 1890s by our vendor's missionary grandparents, some chipping, length 72 cm.
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A large giant clam shell, brought back from Java in the late 1890s by our vendor's missionary grandparents, some chipping, length 70 cm.
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A pair of large terracotta classical garden urns, flared form with floral swags, height 41.5 cm, diameter 51.5 cm.
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A pair of large French style 'Versailles' garden urns, with swags and 'Versailles' named cartouches, height 67 cm.
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A classical garden statue of a naked maiden 'Shell Girl', finely cast concrete, she stands within a shell, her long hair providing some modesty, height 86.5 cm.
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A fine cast concrete Three Graces bird bath, the circular bowl with iconic egg and dart rim, the pedestal supported by the Three Graces, height 85.5 cm.
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A pair of quality concrete garden planters, baluster tulip flower form with serpentine paneled sides and everted rims, height 46.5 cm.
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