Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

The Owston Collection - Day 2 — Bonhams

Articles on this Sale

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:606
Sale Title:The Owston Collection - Day 2Lots with images:598
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:597
Date:26-Jun-2010
***
A mid 18th century German walnut, fruitwood marquetry commode, the serpentine breccia marble top above a bombe front fitted with two short, a concealed drawer and two long drawers veneered sans travers with a marquetry panel of military trophies, the sides with musical trophies within yew bandings, the ormolu mounts probably of later date. Width 130 cm. Depth 64 cm. Height 86 cm
***
***
***
A Louis XV kingwood, tulipwood and ormolu mounted petite bombe commode by Antoine Gosselin, Ma»tre in 1752 the red marble top (damaged) above two short and one long drawer, with a shaped apron on slender cabriole legs terminating in sabots, stamped Jme and Gosselin. Width 96 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 87 cm
***
***
***
After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879): a bronze model of a whippet with a ball 'Levrette (Giselle) Jouant Avec Une Boule' signed in the bronze, on an oval base. Width 15 cm. Height 12 cm
***
***
***
After Ferdinand Pautrot (French, 1832-1874): a bronze group of a partridge with chick, raised on a naturalist domed ground, signed F. Pautrot and Beaux arts mark to the oval base. Width 20 cm. Height 25.5 cm
***
***
***
After Adriano Cecioni (Italian, 1838-1886): a bronze model of a child holding a rooster 'L'enfant Au Coq', a toy cannon at the child's feet, signed and raised on a circular base with titled and signed cartouche, 35.5 cm
***
***
***
A large 19th century Dieppe carved ivory candlestick in the form of a lyre, raised on a shaped rectangular base with bands of laurel leaves, bell flowers and beading rising to the lyre with beaded and leaf decorated supports (nozzle absent). Height 42 cm
***
***
***
A 19th century French carved ivory group of a cow and suckling calf, raised on a rectangular stepped base. Width 14 cm. Height 10 cm
***
***
***
A French/Flanders ivory spinning wheel, late 18th/early 19th century, on circular beaded base supporting fluted knopped columns holding the hand turned wheel and various bobbins (some parts absent), 32 cm high
***
***
***
Two kiwi displays, comprising an adult northern brown kiwi on raised mossy mound and in architectural mahogany three glass case, and a pale morph of an adult lesser spotted kiwi on a grassy undulating base and in a five glass case
***
***
***
A rare adult kakapo, sitting on a stump perch amid grasses on a sandy base, in a five glass case. Height 67 cm
***
***
***
An adult kea, perched on mossy rockwork, in five glass case, 47 cm high
***
***
***
A trio of Antipodean birds, comprising a rare kakapo on rockwork, a rainbow lorikeet on a twig perch and a lesser spotted kiwi foraging on the ground, in an architectural three glass case. Height 183 cm
***
***
***
A rare adult kakapo, standing on a branch on a soily rockwork base amid ferns and grasses, in five glass case. Height 59 cm
***
***
***
A part albino northern brown kiwi by Rowland Ward, standing on mossy base with rockwork to one side, in four glass display. Height 61 cm
***
***
***
An adult female little spotted kiwi, standing on rockwork with tufts of grass, in five glass case. Height 48 cm
***
***
***
A pair of wekas, one standing on a mossy log behind the other on a stony base, in architectural mahogany three glass case, 50 cm high
***
***
N/A
***
A scarlet ibis, striding in six glass chamfered mahogany case. Height 51 cm
***
***
***
A display of bustards and grouse, standing on rockwork amid grass tufts and comprising a female Namaqua sand grouse nesting below a female and juvenile white-quilled bustard, and a rare female lesser florican. Height 75 cm
***
***
***
A rare female lesser florican, standing on a sandy base, in an architectural mahogany three glass case. Height 56 cm
***
***
***
A male great Indian bustard by Henry Shaw of Shrewsbury, standing on a rockwork base with foliage, in a gilt-lined ebonised case. Height 125 cm
***
***
***
A collage of male hornbills and song birds, perched amid foliage on a stony base, and including an oriental pied hornbill, a great hornbill and a Papuan hornbill, a yellow-rumped widow bird and a golden-fronted leaf bird, in glazed case. Height 97 cm
***
***
***
A rare male lesser florican, standing on rockwork base, in an architectural mahogany three glass case. Height 57 cm
***
***
***
Two displays of common loons, one immature and standing on a flat, rockwork base beside grasses, the other an adult in full breeding plumage, standing on a guano covered rock, strewn with aquatic foliage and molluscs, both in three glass cases, 70 cm and. Height 82 cm
***
***
***
Three adult snowy egrets, in breeding plumage, standing on sandy rockwork amid foliage beside a pond, old label with provenance to 1870, in three glass case. Height 69 cm
***
***
***
A Maori feather cloak, kahu huruhuru, New Zealand the flax ground sewn with multicoloured feather field within brown border, 104 x 156 cm
***
***
***
Three African terracotta items, comprising a Baule style double mask, a doll and figural lid, largest. Height 29 cm
***
***
***
A small Topoke currency blade and a fine Ngbandi spear, D.R. Congo the currency with typical engraved line borders, the spear with long tapering head above copper and brass bound shaft with carved grip, and flared metal terminal, 147 cm and 145 cm long respectively
***
***
***
Three Southeast Asian stringed instruments with bows, with their bows, together with a Kamba harp and ten wood cowbells
***
***
***
A Maori flax and feather cloak, kahu ki, with e field woven with brown kiwi feathers within a banded border of blue tui and white kereru feathers, 87 x 121 cm
***
***
***
Eight African spears, six with slender lenticular blades, one with broad blade, and one with tapering square section head, 140 cm x 168 cm long
***
***
***
A group of Southeast Asian masks, including two Balinese polychrome masks, a Jorai mask, and five various helmet masks
***
***
***
A bone and gourd rattle D.R. Congo probably an nganga's accessory, incised with triangular panels of parallel grooves, pieced with cruciform motif, fibre thong with bead, claw and feather tassel 39 cm long
***
***
***
Two early Aboriginal hardwood coolamons, both broadly incised with parallel grooves all over, the larger with native spinifex gum repair. Lengths 71 cm and 40 cm
***
***
***
Four Aboriginal shields, comprising a Kimberley leaf-shaped shield with painted front, and three Central Australian mulga shields, 74 cm, 57 cm, 64 cm and. Length 84 cm
***
***
***
An Aboriginal hardwood coolamon, of deep long oval from, incised all over with narrow parallel grooves, painted in red ochre. Length 61 cm
***
***
***
An Tiwi Pukamani pole, tutini, Northern Territory painted in natural earth pigments with abstract designs, two diverging elements issuing from the top. Height 170 cm
***
***
***
A small rainforest Aboriginal cross-boomerang, Cairns region, Queensland the two elements centrally pierced and bound together with cane, and a pair of large non-returning boomerangs largest 89 cm across
***
***
***
A mixed group of Aboriginal woomeras(18)
***
***
***
Two Aboriginal didgeridoos, on decorated in the Arnhemland style, 135 cm and 150 cm long
***
***
***
After Saverio Manetti, Colombo; Colombo Minore a set of four hand coloured engravings various sizes(4)
***
***
***
A photographic print of Marilyn Monroe 150 x 120 cm
***
***
***
After George Morland Rural Scenes, including 'The Thatcher', 'Innocence Alarmed' and 'Saturday Morning' a group of 8 colour mezzotints various sizes(8)
***
***
***
After Benjamin West, 19th century, William Penn in Pennsylvania oil on canvas 100 x 126 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Audebert. J. B & Vieillot. L.P. Oiseaux dores ou a Reflets Metalliques
***
***
***
Cook. J. (Cook's Voyages 1776-1780)
***
***
***
Cooper. W.T. The Birds of Paradise and Bower Birds
***
***
***
Whitehead. P.J.P and Edwards. P.I Chinese Natural History Drawings
***
***
***
Miller. J.F and Shaw. G. Cimelia Physica
***
***
***
After John Gould Proof plates from Gould's Ornithological Works
***
***
***
English Provincial school, early 19th century, a prize-winning Hereford bull oil on canvas 50 x 62 cm
***
***
***
A pair of 19th century engravings depicting fighting cocks(2)
***
***
***
A group of assorted prints, mostly 19th century, after works by Wheatley, Alken, Herring, Garrard & others various sizes(6)
***
***
***
English school, 19th century, girl with garlandof flowers, pastel, oval 59 x 48 cm, together with a modern still life of flowers, a 19th century still life, and a 19th century print
***
***
***
Henry Barr (British, 1811-1874) A prize bull in a stable; A prize bull in a stall a pair, one signed H Barraud' (middle right), the other signed and dated, 'H Barr, 1862' (lower left) oil on canvas, each 50 x 70 cm, in maple frames(2)
***
***
***
After Edward Lear, Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus Albicilla) coloured lithograph, to be sold with two chromolithographs after Harry Bright.
***
***
***
Anne style (British 20th century) Mac, a West highland Terrier, signed 'Anne style' lower right, inscribed and dated, 'Ma' lower left, watercolour 33 x 27 cm
***
***
***
Regina Pilawuk Wilson (b. 1948), Untitled, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 148 x 145 cm
***
***
***
Curly Barrdgaduba, (1924-1987), Group Gunwinggu, Location Namagadubu, Kangaroo and Joey earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 123 x 66 cm
***
***
***
Unknown artists, Peppimenarti school, Untitled synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 137 x 125 cm and 120 x 66 cm (2 paintings)
***
***
***
A collection of small Peppimenarti School canvases, synthetic polymer paint, mostly by children, including Glenda, Rickesha and Kayla Hodson
***
***
***
A Japanese black-lacquer armour with a ni-mai yokohagi okegawa do 19th century, laced in blue and comprising a russet-iron sixteen-plate suji kabuto with a three-stage tehen kanamono and a five-lame shikoro, the mabisashi applied with stenciled doe skin and the gilt-copper m'date formed as a heraldic crest; hanbo mounted with a three-lame yodarekake, the lowest lame applied with stenciled doe skin; the ni-mai yokohagi okegawa do applied with a chrysanthemum grommet and ring and fitted with six sections of…
***
***
***
A Japanese black-lacquer armour by Yoshikazu, the cuirass signed Ashujin nakahachiman Minamoto Yoshikazu and dated, 1850, the helmet and menpo signed Minamoto Yoshikazu comprising a shallow momonari kabuto, with a heavy three-lame shikoro ending in large fukig'shi, signed on the interior Minamoto Yoshikazu, the front adorned with a circular wood m'date lacquered in gold and black with a mitsudomoe design; the menpo with a prominent chin, broad cheeks and hinged nose plate and fitted with a three-lame…
***
***
***
A Japanese brown-lacquer armour with a momonari kabuto 19th century, laced in white, orange and green lacing and comprising a momonari kabuto lacquered russet brown and mounted with a four-lame Hineno-style yodarekake, the fukig'shi applied with stenciled doe skin and the mabisashi lacquered gold and finished in ishime and trimmed with black fukurin; the menpo lacquered to match and applied with a bushy moustache and fitted with a four-lame yodarekake; the cuirass a yokohagi okegawa do with cross-knots,…
***
***
***
A Japanese black-lacquer armour 19th century, the suit laced in blue with white and orange trim, with an akoda nari kabuto constructed of eight plates lacquered black and applied with copper fukurin to the ridges, the recessed Crown mounted with a four-stage chrysanthemum tehen kanamono and shinodare with chrysanthemum bosses, a four-lame shikoro ending in large fukig'shiapplied with stenciled does skin and gilt-metal Katakura family crests, the mabisashi also applied with stenciled doe skin, a gilt-metal…
***
***
***
Two Japanese ivory okimono, late Meiji, one of two acrobats, one holding a fan supported by his partner, signed, high; and a deity with child holding aloft a dragon emerging from a pot and a scroll of scripture, signed. Height 18 cm and. Height 17 cm respectively
***
***
***
A Japanese ivory okimono of an elderly man, late Meiji, with coloured pantaloons holding a rake, seal mark. Height 23 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese ivory okimono of a man, late Meiji, blowing a conch shell, wearing a grass apron and standing on a rocky base with coral. Height 19 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese ivory okimono of a basket maker, late Meiji, in tinted robe kneeling amongst cane baskets, seal mark. Height 10 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese ivory okimono of an entertainer, late Meiji, with a dog at his feet and two monkeys clambering over a piece of fruit in his hand, a drum in the other, signed. Height 21 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese ivory okimono of a noblewoman and two child attendants, late Meiji, she with coloured flowing hair, a coral set headdress and robes set with shell, a vase with a flower on a table by her feet, and the children holding baskets and a vase, signed, wooden stand. Height 14 cm
***
***
***
A small Japanese ivory model of two men fighting, by Shugyoku, late 19th century, carved as two drunken men in the middle of an argument, one tossing the bench on which they were sitting, causing the other to tumble over backwards, the sake pot and cups crashing to the ground, signed in an inlaid reserve Shugyoku. Height 18 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese ivory okimono of a man, late Meiji, with coloured robe holding a boy feeding a rabbit in a basket, seal mark. Height 12 cm
***
***
***
Ronald Robert McIan (British 1803-1856) An incident in the Revolutionary War of America (The Fraser Highlanders at Stone Ferry) signed and dated, 'R R Mc Ian/1854' (lower centre) oil on canvas 96 x 240 cm
***
***
N/A
***
James Ward, RA (British, 1769-1859), Sir Charles Blunt hunting the boar; and Sir Charles Blunt attacking a boar, a pair, both signed and dated, 'Jwd R.A. 1815' (one lower right, the other lower left, oil on panel, each 71 x 106 cm
***
***
***
English school, 19th century portrait of an elderly lady half length, seated, wearing a white lace bonnet, oil on canvas laid down 81 x 64 cm
***
***
***
A selection of paintings and photographs relating to Native Americans and Cowboys various media various sizes(Qty)
***
***
***
A French late 19th century plum pudding mahogany pedestal desk, the green tooled leather top above the kneehole enclosed by eight drawers with pull out writing slides to the sides. Width 134 cm. Depth 74 cm. Height 78 cm
***
***
***
A Directoire mahogany and brass mounted secretaire a abbatant, the galleried carrara marble slab above a drawer and panelled fall enclosing drawers above shelves, the lower section with a pair of panelled doors, flanked by fluted column cornersaw, on toupie feet. Width 92 cm. Depth 39 cm. Height 140 cm
***
***
***
A Louis XV provincial chestnut armoire, with moulded cornice above a pair of shaped panelled doors, the base with two mock drawers. Width 175 cm. Depth 63 cm. Height 229 cm
***
***
***
A Louis XVI provincial oak armoire, the foliate carved frieze above a pair of doors carved with urns of flowers and raised floral bouquets, the imbricated corners continuing to short cabriole legs. Width 151 cm. Depth 59 cm. Height 209 cm
***
***
***
An early 19th century Dutch mahogany and floral marquetry secretaire a abattant, the frieze drawer above a fall enclosing a fitted interior above three further drawers on tapering block feet. Width 102 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 159 cm
***
***
***
A mahogany bracket clock, the steep pagoda top over fish scale side frets and a moulded base on turned feet, with painted Roman 5.75 inch dial, now with an associated French movement signed Dehne a Paris (pendulum lacking). Height 39.5 cm
***
***
***
An early 19th century variegated green marble portico clock with gridiron pendulum Lemoine a Paris, with ormolu-mounted pillars on a plinth base, the signed 4.75 inch enamel Roman dial with moon hands and decorative cast bezel, the movement with knife edge suspension to the gridiron pendulum, with outside count wheel strike on a bell, 51 cm high
***
***
***
A Victorian thuya wood and stained maple lap desk, with pierced metal gallery and a drawer below, 42 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 10 cm high
***
***
***
A German brass theodolite by Otto Fennel Sohne, signed in Cassel, No. 7894. Width 40 cm
***
***
***
A mid 19th century French gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock depicting Hercules Gilertin au Havre the mythological figure holding a club and resting against a realistically cast tree stump containing the three inch Roman dial with moon hands and engine turned centre, the circular movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel strike on a bell (pendulum lacking). Height 41 cm
***
***
***
A good early 20th century French cut brass and tortoiseshell mantel clock, the movement by Samuel Marti, Paris surmounted by an elaborate pierced mount over well shaped sides and applied to the corners with further mounts and inlaid with symmetrical patterns to the front and both sides, set on scroll feet, the cream enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals and fancy pierced hands, the circular twin barrel movement with anchor escapement striking on a gong. Height 52 cm
***
***
***
A patinated bronze and glass figure of a woman, of recent manufacture modelled with a woman by a pump leaning over to pick up her bucket as the pump handle pulls up her skirt, supporting a large glass and metal disk, signed indistinctly in the bronze, 46 cm high
***
***
***
A 20th century five draw brass telescope by Dollond London, with leather cap and barrel. Length 107 cm
***
***
***
English school, 19th century, portrait of General Sir John Moore, KB, MP (1761-1809), full length, wearing the uniform of a major-general, holding a sword and standing beside two horses, inscribed 'Lii Reg' on the red shield and '52' on the saddle cloth (upper right, oil on canvas, 235 x 158 cm
***
***
***
Circle of Hugh Douglas Hamilton (Irish 1734-1806), portrait of a lady and gentleman in an Italianate landscape with their three spaniels, a villa in the background, oil on canvas, 237 x 192 cm
***
***
***
Grayson. A.J. Birds of the Pacific Slope
***
***
***
Le Vaillant. F. Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets
***
***
***
Banks. J Catalogue of Banks' Florilegium
***
***
***
Banks. J. Catalogue of Banks' Florilegium
***
***
***
After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Six plates from the 'Birds of America' series a large modern folio, numbered 29/125
***
***
***
Jones. O The Grammar of Ornament
***
***
***
After Ferdinand Bauers, Illustrationes Flor' Nov' Hollande, a modern folio, numbered XVIII, comprising 15 colour and 15 etched plates
***
***
***
Nardelli. F. The Rhinoceros
***
***
***
Frederick Remington (American 1861-1909), study of Lieutenant James M Watson, Tenth cavalry, signed, inscribed and dated, 'Frederick Remington/Arizona Ty/88', brown wash 15 x 10 cm
***
***