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The Connoisseur's Auction - Night two — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:216
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction - Night twoLots with images:215
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:153
Date:28-Nov-2023
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19th century burr walnut canterbury, with turned columns, three quarter gallery and lower full width drawers, cross banded edging, in exceptional condition
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Rare Scottish lowboy, 17th century English oak with mahogany, the rustic two plank top above 3 fitted drawers with satinwood inlays and shaped cabriole legs terminating at hoofed feet (some timber losses, warp top etc with lots of patination) 'A collector's piece'
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Chinese vase, blue and white glaze featuring mountain scenery
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Oak carved trunk, hinged lid, carved with Art Nouveau influenced Scottish Thistles
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Chinese brass lantern, exterior hanging lantern, marked to base, etched and pierced decorations
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David Dridan, 'Landscape' oil on board, unsigned. 20 x 2 4 cm
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Russell Drysdale, 'Wolf Dog' pencil drawing, signed lower right 9 x 9 cm
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John Baxter Mather, 'Moorland Scene' and 'Woodland Scene' two water colours, signed lower left 12 x 1 7 cm
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Mary J Mckail, 'Still Life' oil on board, signed lower left March 1878 in gilded frame 30 x 2 4.5 cm
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Richard Bogusz, 'Back to the Wild' acrylic painting, signed below 40 x 5 0 cm
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Richard Bogusz, 'A long Way Home' acrylic painting, signed below 40 x 6 0 cm
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Artist unknown, 'Cattle drinking in a panoramic Landscape' watercolour, signed lower left, 40 x 6 0 cm
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Brian Dunlop, 'Japanese mask Theatre' oil on board, signed lower right 33 x 2 1 cm
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Brian Dunlop, 'Silly Bastards' oil on board, details verso 30 x 2 4 cm
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James Aldridge, 'Reclining male Study' oil on board, details verso 25 x 1 9 cm
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Mark Pearse, 'Nimbin 1969' oil on board, signed lower right 24 x 1 9 cm
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Glazed music cabinet, walnut with inlays and ormolu, two original glazed doors
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English oak three bottle tantalus, brass bound English oak tantalus with three cut crystal inset decanters on drawer mechanism
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Laima Politis, 'Her Oasis' oil on canvas, signed lower right, 75 x 9 1 cm
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19th century Continental display cabinet, polished mahogany with two glazed doors, internal shelving and a lower full width drawer
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Pair of Royal Worcester plates, decorated with hand painted Warwick castle and Kilnohurn castle scenes with apple green border and gilded decorations, signed by the artists K. Rushton and J. Allen, diameter 27.3 cm
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Antique crucifix, handcarved and finished in gesso and polychrome
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Large carved saintly figure, dressed in robes, gesso and gilded decorations (later decorations) total height with plinth base 140 cm
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Antique Santos wall plaque, carved in relief with traces of original pigment, 57 x 3 3 cm
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Rare ecclesiastical carved plaque, antique depicting a religious figure in 3 dimensional form dressed in decorative robe, handcarved from one slab of oak, traces of gilding and paint, 16th-17th century (A/F) 155 x 84 cm
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Antique carved crucifix, the carved figure of Jesus on a rustic timber cross
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Rare pair of large sculptures, ecclesiastical carvings of mother Mary and St Joseph in carved olivewood (minor faults) 19th century, height 76 cm (ea)
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Ecclesiastical carved figure, a large antique hand-carved sculpture of 'The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary' finished in polychrome and gilt with metal halo, height 64 cm
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A Spanish carved figure, of Bishop or Saint with gesso and polychrome finish, height 39 cm, 18th century (A/F)
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Spanish gilt, gesso figure of Santos, polychrome finish 18th century, height 30 cm (A/F)
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Spanish school 18th century, polychrome and gesso carved sculpture of the 'Good Shepherd' (some losses), height 58 cm
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Large carving of Mary Santo, in carved wood, gesso and polychrome (repairs, losses and additions) 19th century, height 54 cm
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Early English oak gate leg table, 18th century with bobbin turned legs and stretchers
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19th century prayer chair, carved frame with barley twist and scrolling details, tapestry covers
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Mahogany library bookcase, of large proportions, three glazed doors above arched panel doors below, by Eureka Furniture-Adelaide
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Janna Thomas sterling silver 'Ornate hawk Plate', 1975 artisanal pluma azteca with hand etched signature and numbered 83/500, diameter 23 cm
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Janna Thomas sterling silver 'Blue Joy Plate', 1975 artisanal pluma azteca with hand etched signature and numbered 74/500, diameter 23 cm
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Janna Thomas sterling silver 'Osprey Plate', 1975 artisanal pluma azteca with hand etched signature and numbered 87/500, diameter 23 cm
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Janna Thomas sterling silver 'Osprey Plate', 1975 artisanal pluma azteca with hand etched signature and numbered 86/500, diameter 23 cm
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Janna Thomas sterling silver 'Cardinal Plate', 1975 artisanal pluma azteca with hand etched signature and numbered 79/500, diameter 23 cm
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Janna Thomas sterling silver 'Owl Plate', 1975 artisanal pluma azteca with hand etched signature and numbered 13/500, diameter 23 cm
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Japanese Meiji period charger, 19th century porcelain charger with fine hand painted six panels polychrome Imari decorations depicting bamboo trees and blossoms and central chrysanthemum flowers to centre, diameter 45.3 cm
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A Scottish mahogany chest, fitted with seven drawers and original markers label for D and J Cousins, Edinburgh circa 1845
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An overmantle mirror, inlaid in exotic timbers with carved oak frame, mirror panels and shelves
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Cast iron garden fountain, two tier cast iron with reeded central columns on a square and canted base
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Pair of cast iron garden urns, each on square stepped plinths, of classical form
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Baluch rug, hand knotted wool, red ground Persian 195 x 1 03
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Australian Colonial cedar chiffonier, in the William IV style with 2 drawers and 2 doors, half turned columns with inverted tulips
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Minton vase, Secessionist twin handled vase using red and green colours, height 31 cm
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Antique flame mahogany desk, late Regency period with inverted serpentine front fitted with 3 drawers on turned and carved legs, red leather writing surface with 4 door compartment decorated with swags, flame mahogany veneers (some losses and restoration required)
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Anton Klieber, (1886-1971) Enthroned Madonna with child decorated ceramic figure group circa 1916. Manufactured by Wiener Kunstkeramik und Porzellanmanufaktur, Vienna, impressed signature and date verso, height 25.5 cm
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Victorian mahogany sideboard, breakfront twin pedestal sideboard with two doors and central drawer, mirrored back with carved frame
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French clock garniture 19th century, 'Boulle' mantle clock with tortoise shell and ormolu decorations, the clock with griffin motif, flanked by candelabras, makers H and F Paris
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Persian Kashan rug, handwoven wool, ivory ground with central medallion 367 x 2 44 cm
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Antique leopard skin rug, full body cat skin with areas of wear and minor losses
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Victorian mahogany dining table, D-end extension table with two leaves, turned and carved legs
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Victorian mahogany dining chairs, suite of six with polished frames, green velvet covered seats
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Full size sculpture of a man, composite fibreglass model supporting with miniature architectural design lamp
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French style credenza, exotic timbers with Vernis Martin style painted panels, marble top and brass columns featuring figures
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Ursula Mary (Mary) Milton, rare group of five clay portrait busts of various styles and sizes, some on wood plinths Provenance: Mary Milton was mainly known for her watercolour and paintings, she also dabbled in sculpture which rarely ever was sold on the market. These busts come from the artist's estate)
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19th century oval table, polished burr walnut with shapely cabriole legs on porcelain casters
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Ornate ceramic and metal planter, quality shiny black finish planter with floral garland decorative female head handles in bronze look cast metal
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Regency light fitting, in etched and clear crystal, three tiers with three candle sconce arms, extensively decorated in cut crystal prisms
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Rare and historical ship's binnacle, with tri-form dolphin legs with raised tails, above the pivoting dry compass, mounted with a circular glass top for display purpose c.1,850 Swedish
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Victorian carver chair, polished mahogany with spade back and scrolled arms
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French style bureau plat, polished timber with leather top, brass fittings and decoration, fitted with 3 drawers and turned reeded legs
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Rare spherical weight clock, by Harding and Bazeley, limited edition ball bearing ferris wheel style clock fitted with 24 ball bearings, 9 day clock with name plate, in working order, an addition of 1000 clocks made, no. 157
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Victorian pair of quality crystal decanters, high quality pair of heavily diamond and star cut crystal wine decanters, with hollow blown numbered stoppers
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Persian Mashad rug, handwoven wool, red ground with floral design and central medallion 388 x 2 90 cm
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Persian Heriz Hallway rug, handwoven wool, orange rust ground with multiple medallions 473 x 8 3 cm
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19th century mahogany extension table, turned legs, three extension leaves
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Persian Tabriz rug, handwoven wool, red ground with floral design and central medallion 402 x 3 05 cm
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Extensive Coalport dinner service, in the 'Lady Anne' pattern comprising of 12 person part setting including lidded tureens, coffee set, etc
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19th century Moroccan ladies secretaire, crafted in mahogany with strong Islamic and Moorish architectural influence, inlaid with mother of pearl and turned timber fretwork panels
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Exquisite Oriental revolving table, carved hardwood depicting figures, animals, flower head and foliage, the base carved with mythical creatures
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The hallmarked sterling leopard, an exceptional model of the circa 1790 original ship, hand carved and built by maker: Collin Bloomfield, Victor harbour. The model took over 2 1/2 years to construct and the model comes in a glazed showcase
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Japanese stepped cabinet, comprising of three sections with metal hardware fitted with various drawers and cabinet doors, double sided (can be refigured into various shapes - imported from Japan by vendor)
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Japanese mule chest, fitted with metal hardware, various drawers, sliding doors and wooden wheels to the base (imported from Japan by the vendor)
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Bedside cabinets - Oriental, pair polished bamboo/rosewood with single drawer over two doors
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Oriental trunk, of large proportions, possibly Chinese rosewood, with hinged lid and metal hardware
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Chinese wedding basket, of three sections, woven split cane, carved fretwork and brass mounts
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French style chest of drawers, fitted with six upright and serpentine drawers, inlaid and brass hardware
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Gabriel Sterk, tall bronze sculpture of a nude, hand built in a seductive pose, signed to the base, height 68 cm
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Pair of Edwardian chairs, ebonised frames and upholstered back and seats, of delicate form
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Danish Arts & Crafts style lamp, hammered metal, decorated with cast metal embellishments, depicting various trades scenes, signed monogram 'So' with dates 1907 and 1932, height 59.5 cm
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Ray Crooke, 'Bedroom Yorkey's knob - Cairnes' ink, signed lower left 39 x 3 0 cm
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Dora Chapman, 'Portrait Study' charcoal, unsigned, 45 x 2 8 cm
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John Goodchild, 'King William Street, Adelaide' etching 48/60, signed lower right, 26 x 2 3 cm
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Ray Crooke, 'Bedroom Study' ink, signed lower left 19 x 2 7 cm
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Ray Crooke, 'Thursday Island View' ink, signed lower left, 19 x 2 7 cm
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Max Ragless 1935, 'Adelaide Skyline' etching 5/40, signed lower right, 21 x 2 5 cm
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Bruce Swann, 'Sheep Yard' pen drawing, signed lower right, 10 x 2 8 cm
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Mervyn Napier Waller, (1894-1972) 'The shepherd 1923' linocut edition 7/35 signed and titled lower. 19.3 x 1 7.3 cm
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Charles Blackman, 'Birth of Venus' felt pen drawing, signed upper left 52 x 3 4 cm
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Henri van Raalte, 'Spires at Sunrise' etching 12/30, signed lower right, 21 x 1 9 cm
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Bruce Swann, 'Inside the Shearing Shed' pen drawing, signed lower right, 20 x 2 8 cm
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Mervyn Napier Waller, (1894-1972) 'Guinea Fowl 1923' linocut edition 14/35, signed titled lower. 11 x 1 4.5 cm
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Max Ragless, 'Victoria Street, Adelaide' etching 5/15, signed lower right 31 x 2 4 cm
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Arthur D'Auverne Boxall, 'North terrace, Adelaide' charcoal and pencil, signed lower right, 30 x 2 1 cm
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Charles Bannon, 'Horses on the Beach' wood block 4/20 signed lower right 27 x 3 2 cm
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