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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:140
Sale Title:A Collection of Pottery from the Estate of Les Blakebrough and Other VendorsLots with images:140
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:103
Date:27-Mar-2024
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Jonathan Adler (US), set of twelve linen napkins, white with embroidered navy blue Greek key 'T' shape border, together with a blue and white rectangular pillow decorated with depiction of Chinese vases (13), 43 cm x 43 cm (napkin), 40 cm x 45 cm (pillow). Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Wedgwood, Fairyland lustre vase, c. 1925-1930, by daisy Makeig-Jones, the exterior decorated with Woodland Elves, the interior with jumping fauns and elves to a sunset orange sky, restored crack (A/F), height 22.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Theresienthal, six crystal 'Serenade' wine glasses, designed c. 1905, hand blown, with hand painted enamelled and frosted flower designs, green stems and gilt band to rim and base, two minor chips (A/F) (6), height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Two fitted boxed sets of demi-tasse spoons, mark of Harris Scarfe Ltd, South Australia, one set sterling silver with purple enamel, one set sterling silver with blue and green floral enamelled handle, both hallmarked, missing enamel (A/F) (12), total weight 111.87 grams (purple enamel); total weight 55.72 grams (blue/green enamel). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Edwardian set of sterling silver serving spoons, mark of Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1900, the parcel-gilt bowls embossed with fruits, stems engraved with scrolling leaves, in fitted case hallmarked (2), total weight 145.65 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Art Deco sterling silver vanity brush set and mirror, marks of W G Sothers Ltd, Birmingham, 1921, comprising of two brushes and a mirror, decorated with pale gold enamel, hallmarked (3), length 30 cm (mirror); length 24 cm (hair brush); length 14.5 cm (small brush). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Patrick Frey, set of seventeen Nicobar dinner plates, manufactured by Limoges, porcelain, yellow bands, together with two teacups and one saucer, stamps to underside (20), diameter 27 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1940-2014), Vacuum jug, designed c. 1970, manufactured by Stelton, orange with black lid, retains manufacturer's label, height 30 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Assorted collection of boxes, including boxes made of crocodile skin, rattan and lacquer (quantity), dimensions variable. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), Eclectic graduated vase and planters, copper-plated stainless steel, waterproofed interiors, studio marks to undersides (3), height 19 cm; diameter 25 cm (larger planter). Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), Eclectic champagne ice bucket, copper-plated stainless steel with beaten hexagonal design, together with a blue-glass carafe and lidded circular box, all retaining factory labels to undersides (3), height 23 cm (bucket). Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), three pairs of plum tongs, manufactured in London, copper-plated stainless steel, each with original branded box and retaining original factory mark (3), length 24 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Assorted of obelisk ornaments, comprising two pairs of painted wood, one obsidian, one jasper, one bronze, one of crystal signed Gerald Gulotta and dated 1990, one rosewood, one inlaid by Tavola for Oggetti c.1980 (10), height 51 cm (tallest). Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Three French terracotta jars, glazed yellow to interiors and top third of exteriors, small handles to shoulders, some patina and wear (A/F) (3), height 35 cm (tallest). Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Liane Rossler (Australian, b. 1965), three vases, c. 2018, stoneware, with black interior glaze, stamped with artist's mark, 'Oo' (3), height 31 cm (tallest). Provenance: Purchased from Annette Larkin fine Art. Private Collection, Sydney
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Three African masks, carved wood, one the shape of a face with their tongue poking out, another an abstracted warthog on a pedestal, the last a face with a headdress, some chips (A/F) (3), height 27 cm; 41 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Pair of African beaded porcupine sculptures, in shades of red, yellow and brown, with abstract quills (2), height 25 cm (approx.), length 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Two African beaded sculptures, one in the shape of a human head in brown and black, the other a monkey in red and white, together with a red beaded box with cowry shell detail (3), height 27 cm (head), 37 cm (monkey). Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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Greg Daly (Australian, b. 1954), stoneware sculpture, c. 1982-1985, amorphic shape, glaze with resinate lustre, artist's signature and potter's seal to base, height 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Jorgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen (Danish), dish, c. 1960, glazed stoneware of rectangular form, decorated with impressed beetle motif, retains factory printed marks and artists signature, height 4 cm width 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pol Chambost (French, 1906-1983), low bowl, stoneware with black and white glaze, signed and numbered to underside, height 5 cm width 20.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Michele de Lucchi (Italian, b. 1951), pair of Tolomeo mini adjustable wall lamps, designed 1987, manufactured by Artemide, aluminium and steel, retains manufacturer's label, minor dents (A/F) (2), length 110 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), two aluminium groups chairs, designed 1958, manufactured by Vitra, one with dark brown moulded woven leather seat and back, the other with white mesh seat and back, cast aluminium and enameled steel frames, on swivel bases and wheels, retains manufacturer's label, minor wear (A/F) (2), height 82 cm; height 93 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of French side tables, c. 1960, brass and beige powder-coated metal frame, square grey glass top and shelf (2), height 45 cm width 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Venetian mirrored console table, glass and silvered timber, rectangular top above tapered legs, minor chips and cracks (A/F), height 82 cm width 175 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Florence Broadhurst (1899-1977), three assorted Rolls of wallpaper, florals, metallics, and plaid (3). Provenance: Private Collection Sydney
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A collection of art books, including Anish Kapoor, Andy Goldsworthy, Tim Walker (9). Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr
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