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Avant-Garde and 20th Century Design Auction — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:255
Sale Title:Avant-Garde and 20th Century Design AuctionLots with images:255
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:162
Date:12-Dec-2023
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R. Whight, 'Abstract Turtle' watercolour, signed lower right 28 x 39 cm
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Artist unknown, 'Village Scene' woodblock, signed and dated 14.3.60, 17 x 13.5 cm
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Axel Sato woodblock, 'Deer in the Forest' 16 x 20 cm (information to verso)
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Contemporary cameo back Setee, black carved wooden framed with three cameo backs upholstered with cotton/linen fabric depicting Oriental ladies by Freedom furniture
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Laura Ashley wall mirror, circular silvered carved frame of acanthus leaves with convex central mirror, diameter 90 cm
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Umberto Brunelleschi, original Art Deco print, signed lower right, 31 x 43 cm
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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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Art Deco oak desk, Full-front bureau, French 1920
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Persian Tabriz rug, handwoven wool light red ground, floral design with central medallion 380 x 295 cm
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Rare French Industrial Lockers, original 1920's French 'Forge de Strasbourg' metal industrial lockers, comprising 5 doors with original hardware and painted finish
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Ecclesiastical plaque, Art Nouveau style decorated panels of enamel on copper, artist unknown, 90 x 70 cm
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Taxidermy of a golden pheasant, beautifully preserved specimen with original feathered tail, height 42 cm
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Two Cacti, two various, potted
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Rare antique cricket table, Colonial English pine with 3 legs circular top, 2 tier c.1880, diameter 74 cm
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Pair of French wine coolers, by Sceaux France porcelain in the form of two handle urns, antique
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Bodum kettle, Bauhaus style stainless steel kettle
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Pair of vintage cantilever chairs, leather and chrome 'B34' in the style by Marcel Breuer c.1960
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Alpha Anglepoise floor lamp, modern chromium finish, adjustable columns
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Art Deco bar trolley, 'Savoy' style, full circle sides and gallery top, walnut inlaid veneers
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Mid-century Heatproof teaset, Jenaer glass teapot, creamer, sugar bowl and matching cups, saucers and plates designed by Heinrich, Loffelhardt for Schott and Genossen circa 1955-60
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Italian Casanova armchair, upholstered in quality suede leather, Italian made
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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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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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Mid century floor lamp, hardwood four cluster column supporting a cream linen shade, height 174 cm
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Equestrian Tryptich, a dramatic steeplechase print framed under glass in pressed wash frame 140 x 300 approx
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Exquisite Chesterfield sofa, of large and long proportions in ivory/cream deep buttoned leather, excellent condition and quality
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Pair of French country cushions, Mongolian lambs wool
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Native grass trees, vintage arrangement in a hand built clay pot
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A country style occasional table, with rustic white-wash finish
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Brass and marble designer table, the brass stretcher base with thick white veregated marble top, 75 x 150 cm
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18th century. English oak coffer, with geometric carved panels and refurbished plank top
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Fox fur vintage hat, red English fox fur hat with uncommon fox head to front, tail to rear, paired with Myer Emporium 'Fur Care' booklet
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Taxidermy parrot specimen, perched on a tree branch of naturalist style
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Taxidermy peacock, male full body specimen with a full tail of vibrant coloured feathers, mounted to a branch, exceptional condition
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Taxidermy Barn owl, perched on a timber tree branch, of good form and condition
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Taxidermy golden pheasant, perched on a naturalistic log branch
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Anton hard, 'Plenty Voodoo' abstract pastel on tracing paper collage, signed lower left 48.5 x 63 cm
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Charlotte Horstmann folding desk, designer campaign safari desk of hardwood with brass hardware and leather panels to the top folding section, closed 76 cm long, open 152 cm long
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Gabriel Sterk (Holland, Australia, France), 'Girl riding the Wave' bronze sculpture on marble plinth, 80 x 86 cm. Provenance: collection of David Dridan, purchased 1984 in exhibition, (repairs to marble base)
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Eames style armchair, black leather deep buttoned arm chair and matching stool with polished wooden sides and back with swivelling base
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Chromed modern floor lamp, five branch chromed floor lamp with thick white marble base
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Hali silk inlaid carpet, 'Silk Rose' designed wool and silk carpet 301 x 246 cm (Rrp:$11,570)
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Noguchi design coffee table, mid century design black lacquered coffee table with thick glass plated top
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Mid century style Low-Line chair, with leather woven back and seat, hardwood frame, in the designer style
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Mid-century teak table, classical coffee table with lower slat magazine rack
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Murano glass dish, a mid century blue splash form dish with label
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Indigenous hand built sculpture, in terracotta with hand painted Indigenous designs, height 53 cm
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A retro telephone table, mesh and ironwork with padded seat
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Mid century style rocking chair, teak and leather folding safari campaign rocking chair
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Hali wool carpet, 'Himalayan' design wool, 299 x 244 cm (Rrp:$5,270)
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Mid century copper wall plaque, abstract design with nude figure, signed lower left 54 x 90 cm
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18th century. English oak coffer, with decorative country carving designs to the panels, of pegged construction, H73 x 136 x 55 cm
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An Opulent wall mirror, highly decorative gold frame with bevelled glass of massive proportions, 155 x 130 cm
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Print after Gould, reproduction print 'Cacatua Leadbeateri' framed
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Print after Gould, reproduction print 'Calyptorhynchus Banksii' framed
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