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Decorative Arts & Fine Furniture — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:140
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Fine FurnitureLots with images:138
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:83
Date:6-Aug-2007
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An early 19th century Australian full cedar and ebony inlaid miniature wardrobe, the moulded cornice above a pair of line inlaid doors enclosing three cedar linen slides over a long drawer with turned handles, raised on bracket feet. Width 47 cm. Depth 25 cm. Height 54 cm
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A 19th century Australian full cedar chest of drawers, the rectangular top with moulded edge above two short and three long drawers with turned handles, a moulded edge and raised on turned feet, chest stamped SLY on underside of top right hand drawer, 115 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 116 cm high
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A fine early 19th century Australian full cedar linen press, circa 1835 the moulded cornice above a plain frieze, a pair of panelled doors enclosing four full cedar linen slides over two long deep drawers with original turned handle with mother of pearl inlay, above a moulded apron and raised on large turned bun feet, 134 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 225 cm high
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A 19th century Australian cedar/blackwood miner's couch, the curved back with scrolled over top, above out swept arms each of three turned supports over later splats, a plain rail and out swept legs, 203 cm wide
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An early 19th century Australian cedar twin pedestal sideboard, circa 1845 the palladian cross-banded back above a rectangular top above a curved moulded frieze containing three drawers, supported on a pair of pedestals each with raised shield decoration, on a plinth base, stamped J Sly, 182 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 128 cm high
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An early 19th century Australian cedar and rosewood veneered breakfast table, the circular top with moulded edge and rosewood frieze, raised on a triform column with scrolled acanthus leaf decoration, on a triform platform base with s-scrolled and acanthus feet with recessed brass castors, 136 cm diam., 74 cm high. Provenance: Purchased by the present owners at the Mason Gray Strange Auction of Sir Percy and Lady Joske's home in Strathfield in 1991
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A fine 19th century Australian cedar and huon pine chiffonier, James Whitsides, Hobart, circa 1853the super structure with two shelves, panelled back and a waved carved three-quarter gallery supported on four turned columns above a rectangular top on ogee moulded drawer, above a pair of arched panelled doors enclosing a single shelf flanked by a pair of ogee moulded pilasters surmounted by s-scroll corbels, raised on a plinth base, with a huon back to the lower section, original screws, 112 cm wide, 51 cm…
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A 19th century Australian Queensland white beech and hoop pine station masters desk, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a central arched section with two pairs of short drawers to either side, raised on eight turned tapering legs, 183 cm wide, 118 cm deep, 78 cm high. Purchased in 1982 at the sale of the contents of Goulburn Railways
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A 19th century Australian full cedar four door breakfront wardrobe, circa 1860 the moulded cornice with foliate carved crest surmount above a pair of central mirrored doors enclosing five linen slides and two short and two long drawers flanked by two cupboards enclosing hanging space, on a plinth base, with Hill & Sons paper label to back. Width 252 cm. Depth 68 cm. Height 247 cm
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The first Fleet and Botany Bay, 'A List of the naval, marine, military, and civil Establishment, at Botany Bay' with (overleaf) 'Distribution of the detachment of Marines for New South Wales, with the number to be Embarked on board of each of the Transports Going Upon that service', the first page headed 'Captain Arthur Phillip of the Navy, Governor Commander in Chief of the Territory of New South Wales, and of His Majesty's ships and vessels Employ'd on that Coast', with subordinate officers listed…
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A William and Mary panelled oak chest of drawers in two sections, the rectangular top with moulded edge above four long raised panelled drawers, above a moulded apron and raised on square feet, 107 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 108 cm high
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A Queen Anne walnut cabinet on stand, the moulded cornice above a cushion drawer, above a pair of cross-banded and herringbone banded cupboard doors, enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers with a central cupboard door enclosing three further drawers, the stand with a central short drawer flanked by two deep drawers over shaped aprons with moulded edge, raised on octagonal tapering legs joined by a waved stretcher, on bun feet, restorations, 103 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 170 cm high
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A Queen Anne walnut chest on stand, the moulded cornice with canted corners above three short and three long drawers with herringbone inlay above a stand with one short and two deep drawers a shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs with pad feet, 97 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 159 cm high
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A Queen Anne oak gate-leg table, the oval panelled top with drop leaves above a single later end drawer, raised on turned legs joined by worn cross-stretchers, with short turned feet, 140 cm wide, 123 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A George III oak dresser base, the rectangular top with moulded edge above three cross banded drawers above a shaped apron raised on turned supports joined by a solid shelf, on turned feet, 164 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A George III mahogany bureau of small proportions, the rectangular top above a full front enclosing an arrangement of satinwood drawers and pigeon holes above four graduated long drawers, raised on bracket feet, 96 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 108 cm high
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A George III mahogany washstand, circa 1760 the circular rimmed top above two triangular drawers, raised on shaped supports, above a triform base with pad feet, 81 cm high
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A George III mahogany washstand, circa 1760 the circular rimmed top above three triangular drawers raised on shaped supports above a triform base with pad feet, 78 cm high
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A George III mahogany longcase clock, the hood with a broken pediment above an arched glazed door flanked by a pair of columns enclosing a 12 inch brass dial with phases of the moon and subsidiary dials for date and seconds, with 8 day movement, the trunk with corner pilaster and a long drawer over a square base, lacking feet
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A George III mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice above a plain frieze and a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing two adjustable shelves and four small drawers over a chest of four graduated drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet, associated, 96 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 194 cm high
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A set of George III mahogany and leather bed steps, the top step with hinged compartment, the middle step opening to reveal a carved chamber pot holder (lacking pot), raised on square tapering legs, 45 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 69 cm high
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A George III Irish mahogany and brass bound peat bucket, 31 cm diam, 33 cm high
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A George III mahogany tilt top occasional table, the circular top on a turned column with three out swept legs with feet, 93 cm diameter, 72 cm high
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A George III mahogany and brass bound cellarette on stand, the oval brass bound hinged top enclosing a lead lined interior with brass handles and original top, raised on an oval stand with four square tapering legs terminating in flat brass castors, 62 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 69 cm high. National Art Gallery of New South Wales, inventory labels to the cellarette and stand private collection Sydney
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A George III mahogany and line inlaid chest of drawers, the rectangular top with line inlaid decoration above a reeded edge and four long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 84 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 83 cm high
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A set of eight George III mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs, the arched moulded top rail above a central pierced splat and shaped moulded uprights, over drop in seats, raised on square tapering legs, joined by an H-stretcher (8)
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A George III mahogany triple pedestal dining table, with two later leaves, the rectangular top with moulded edge, raised on ring turned column supports on out swept reeded legs terminating in brass castors, together with two curved end supports for the central pedestal so that it can be used as a breakfast table, 333 cm long (extended), 110 cm wide, 73 cm high. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner at the 1995 Goodman Auction of the Estate of the late Sir Bernard Heinz, Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill,…
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A fine Regency mahogany 'Cary's new terrestrial globe, Exhibiting the tracks and Discoveries made by Captain Cook; Also Those of Captain Vancouver on the north West Coast of America: and M. De La Perouse, on the Coast of Tartary, together with Every other Improvement Collected from various Navigators to the Present Time. Made & Sold by J & W Cary, strand, March 1st 1806', mounted on a circular mahogany stand raised on reeded legs joined by a stretcher with a circular compass in the middle, 106 cm high
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A Regency mahogany and cased bergere, the curved rectangular caned back with moulded frame and button backed cushion above a pair of padded arms with caned panel cushion seat, raised on reeded tapering legs, restorations
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A good set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs, including two armchairs, the top rail with acanthus leaf and scrolled decoration above a conforming carved cross rail, scrolled arms, drop in seats, raised on sabre legs (8)
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A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid pedestal sideboard, the central section with curved back with ebony scrolled line inlay above a curved breakfront with reeded edge above a single long drawer with central inlaid panel, supported on a pair of square tapering pedestals with single deep drawers, one with a bottle holder and inlaid canted corner above panelled doors, raised on later scroll carved feet with castors, 224 cm wide, 65 cm deep, 130 cm high
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A Regency mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, the rectangular top with reeded edge above two short and three long graduated drawers above a shaped apron, on out swept legs, 105 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 103 cm high
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Large George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase with an inverted moulded cornice, a pair of glazed upper doors, round arched astragal glazing, four adjustable shelves, moulded pilasters, scrolled capitals, a secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes, drawers and a leather writing surface, a pair of cross banded cupboard doors with moulded decorations, a single lower shelf, plain pilasters below and a plinth base
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A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing two shelves above a single secretaire drawer and a further drawer over a pair of panelled cupboard doors flanked by pilasters, raised on a plinth base, 112 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 213 cm high
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A set of eight 19th century ash and elm Windsor chairs, including two carvers, the curved top rail above a spindle back with central wheel splat, above saddle seats, raised on turned legs joined by an H-stretcher (8)
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Early Victorian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase with a moulded cornice, rounded stepped corners, a pierced crest, a central coat of arms, a pair of arched glazed doors, four adjustable shelves, rounded pilasters, 'C' scroll mounts, a cylinder bureau, an arrangement of internal satinwood fronted pigeon holes and drawers, a pull out leather inset writing slide, two pedestals each with three short drawers and a plinth base
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A 20th century mahogany cased pianola-piano, Weber 'Pianola' piano, Duo-Art, the 'olian Co. Ltd, London, Paris and New York, made in great Britain, serial No. S15682, together with 106 pianola rolls, 175 cm long
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An early 19th century Scottish mahogany and caned child's high chair on stand, the curved caned back with down swept arms on turned supports with rail, raised on turned front legs joined by a cross-stretcher, on a sabre legged stand
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An early 19th century ash and elm Windsor chair, the arched spindle back with central pierced splat, above a saddle seat and raised on turned tapering legs joined by a crinoline stretcher
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A good William IV mahogany cheval mirror, the arched rectangular plate within a moulded frame raised on conforming pierced s-scroll supports joined by a curved platform base on s-scroll feet, 101 cm wide, 170 cm high
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An early Victorian mahogany four door bookcase, in two sections, the moulded cornice above a plain frieze over four single glazed doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, above a curved drawer and four further cupboard doors with raised panels enclosing two adjustable shelves, raised on a plinth base, 204 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 226 cm high
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Pair of Victorian walnut and marquetry inlaid pier cabinets with rectangular marble tops, floral inlaid friezes, single arched glazed doors, plate display shelves, shaped and inlaid plinth bases and decorated overall with gilt bronze mounts
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A William IV mahogany breakfast table, the rectangular top with moulded edge, supported on an octagonal column and a quatreform base with recessed castors, 137 cm wide, 112 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A Victorian mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form, the cushion moulded hinged top above a tapering body and moulded apron, raised on lion paw feet with recessed castors, 64 cm wide, 44 cm deep, 49 cm high
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A fine Victorian mahogany and brass hall stand, the central column with turned knobs issuing six scrolled arms each with brass hangers over a pierced scrolled brass and copper umbrella tray, within a plinth base, on bun feet, 118 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 220 cm high
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A Bokhara carpet, in wool on cotton, with a central panel of nine rows each of nineteen elephant's foot medallions within geometric borders in typical palette of rich madar, cobalt and cream, 420 cm x 310 cm
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A Tabriz rug, with central panel of stylized scrolling flowers and palmettes on a rich red field within cobalt floral borders with cream accents, 300 cm x 195 cm approx
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An Afghan carpet of excellent proportions, the central panel with three rows each of seven medallions on a in typical palette, faded, 368 cm long, 270 cm wide
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An early 18th century north German oak and inlaid chest, the rectangular hinged top with geometrically inlaid panels enclosing a candle box above conforming geometric panels, with rounded inlaid corners and sides with iron handles, above a moulded edge, raised on bun feet, 118 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 71 cm high
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An 18th century Dutch walnut and marquetry table cabinet, the shaped cornice above a single glazed door above a single long drawer, a shaped apron and raised on claw feet, 75 cm wide, 28 cm deep, 102 cm high
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An 18th century Italian carved giltwood and marble topped console table, the green serpentine top above a scroll and foliate carved frieze with central figure head crest, raised on c-scroll carved legs with over scrolled feet. Width 101 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 88 cm
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An 18th century Italian walnut and tulipwood commode, the rectangular top with canted corners above three long drawers each with a pair of scrolled panels above a scrolled apron, raised on hoof feet. Width 130 cm. Depth 77 cm. Height 91 cm
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A Directoire style plum pudding mahogany and gilt bronze mounted glazed bibliotheque, French, circa 1890 the inverted moulded cornice above a panelled frieze above two large bevelled glass doors enclosing two shelves flanked by gilt bronze fluted columns, above a pair of short drawers, raised on turned legs, 149 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 228 cm high
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An unusual pair of 19th century Continental carved oak, bronze and upholstered sofas of Renaissance design, the moulded edge above a padded back with floral scroll carved end supports surmounted by bronze finials above padded arm rests on lion head mounts, raised on cast bronze legs terminating in claw and ball feet (2), 132 cm wide
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A 19th century Biedermeier walnut and marquetry inlaid centre table, the circular banded top with arabesque decoration above an anthimion and c-scroll frieze, supported on a fluted column and raised on a triform carved scrolled base, 79 cm diameter. Height 63 cm
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A fine Louis XVI style carved giltwood and marble console table, French, early 19th century with summer and winter marble tops, one in green and one in white above a carved frieze decorated with bell flowers within roundels, swags and a central vine crest with a Crown, raised on spiral fluted tapering legs joined by a waved cross-stretcher with a central urn with a swag, on bun feet, 166 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 89 cm high
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A fabulous pair of early 19th century carved walnut single beds, the head and foot boards profusely carved with cherubs and scrolling vines with masks and shells within cartouche, with four barley twist pillars with scrolling vines running up to seated putti the side rails with conforming decoration, one lacking winged cherub crest on head board, 211 cm wide, 105 cm deep, 185 cm high
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A Louis XV style grey marble fire surround, French, 19th century the shaped rectangular mantelpiece above a moulded central apron, raised on scroll pilasters, 141 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 108 cm high
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A magnificent set of eleven 19th century Italian carved giltwood and upholstered dining chairs, including two armchairs, the curved rectangular padded backs above over stuffed seats above acanthus leaf carved rails, raised on slender legs with lion mask knees and hairy paw feet (11)
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A fine pair of early 19th century French painted cast iron gates and returns, decorated throughout with scroll work and gilt wrought iron leaf decoration, 211 cm wide, 193 cm high
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A late 19th century Italian carved walnut and leather cardinal's chair, the architectural back with embossed leather and scrolled pediment with figure head above down sweeping arms with carved faces on x-frame supports, an embossed leather seat and joined by scroll stretchers with central shell crest, raised on hairy paw feet
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Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze mounted bibliotheque with an inverted breakfront moulded cornice, a frieze decorated with classical gilt bronze mounts, three grilled glazed backed doors with gilt decorated panels, a moulded apron and gilt bronze paw feet
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A Louis XV beige marble fire surround, the serpentine shaped overmantel with egg and dart edge above a floral carved frieze, raised on shell and acanthus carved pilasters, 170 cm wide, 35 cm deep, 138 cm high
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A matching pair of Louis Philippe carved walnut and parcel gilt beds, the outwardly curved head and foot boards covered in yellow damask and flanked by two swans on reeded supports ending in acanthus carved feet, 232 cm long, 100 cm wide, 124 cm high
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A good 18th century French oak buffet, the moulded cornice above a pair of panelled oak doors with brass hinges and escutcheons enclosing shelves above three drawers and two cupboard doors, raised on short cabriole legs. Width 144 cm. Depth 67 cm. Height 236 cm
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A 19th century French giltwood mirror, File Not Found, the requested URL was not found on this server
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A stylish Italian Neo-classical painted and parcel gilt overmantel mirror, the circular plate within a carved leaf surround and conforming spandrels with marbleised panels and gilt carved pediments to top and bottom, 126 cm wide, 160 cm high
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A 19th century silver snuff box, unmarked, probably by Joseph Forrester of oval form, the cover inscribed 'O. S. Throsby/from/J. Forrester' within a belt buckle with a stags head crest, the underside of the lid engraved with a monogram, the body of ogee form on a moulded base, 4. 5 ounces, 8 cm wide, 6. 7 cm deep, 2
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A matched mid Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern flatware service for eight, various dates and makers, predominantly London made, comprising 8 dinner knives and forks, 8 dessert forks and spoons, 8 serving spoons and 8 teaspoons, in a contemporary case, 56 pieces, 101 ounces
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A Georg Jensen silver bowl in grape and leaf pattern, of circular form with pierced stem depicting leaves and clusters of grapes on a spreading foot, design no. 197B, impressed marks, 14. 8 cm diam. Reference: Janet Drucker, George Jensen, ill 197, page 214
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A Georg Jensen 'Acorn pattern' flatware service for eight, designed by Johan Rhode in 1909 comprising 8 dinner knives and forks, 8 fish knives and forks, 8 soup spoons, 8 luncheon knives, 8 dessert spoons and forks, a pair of fish servers and a pair of salts with spoons, 70 pieces
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A fabulous Russian cased silver flatware service for twelve, Grachev Brothers, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1908-1917 the shaped handles with scrolled borders enclosing raised bell flower decoration, comprising, 12 dinner knives and forks, 12 table spoons, 12 dessert forks and spoons, 12 butter knives, 12 demi-tasse spoons, 12 tea spoons, a sauce ladle, a serving spoon and a pair of salts with spoons, one butter knife later, in original oak bound case, marks, right facing Kokoshnik, St Petersburg, 84 BR
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A pair of polished African elephant tusks, circa 1974 with brass mounts, mounted on an ebonised stand, marked LKA / 74 / 1118 and 1119 (2), 108 and 110 cm long, 6. 3kgs each. Provenance: These tusks formerly adorned Alan Bond's schooner
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A fine late 19th century gilt bronze twin light gasolier, in the Regency taste the central stem with a twin handled urn with leaf and berry banding, above a mask and two reeded arms holding lamps with glass shades, raised on three monopodia, standing on a triform base, raised on bun feet, wired for electricity. Width 44 cm. Height 53 cm
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A 20th century American bronze bust of Native American Indian, signed S. Keleiam, 50 cm high
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A fabulous early 20th century leather travelling case with original fitted interior and accessories, English, retailed by Hardy Brothers Sydney the blue leather case within a protective outer casing, enclosing a fitted interior of sterling silver and tortoiseshell brushes, bottles and an eight day watch, 57 cm wide. Estate of Dora Cotgrave. Aviatrix possibly belonging to sister Joan Cotgrave
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A pair of Louis XVI style ormolu three branch wall appliques, French, 19th century the central torch back plate with ribbon and leaf decoration, issuing three scrolled arms, 28 cm wide, 37 cm high
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A 17th century polychrome decorated figure of God the Father, depicted holding a globe in one hand, emerging from a scroll carved cloud, 35 cm high
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A pair of early 18th century Northern European brass pricket candlesticks, of bulbous baluster form with iron prickets (2), 38 cm high
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A pair of African ivory Bull Elephant tusks, circa 1970 stamped WLC 3228 and 3229 (2), 86 and 90 cm long
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A 20th century bronze figure of a hunter with hound, signed P. J. Mene, 47 cm high
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An unusual scrimshaw mounted trinket box, the single drawer box inlaid with engraved scrimshaw, the drawer knob engraved with the initials 'S. M', surmounted by a carved figure of a whale, engraved 'To His Dear Wife from Captain J. Mann', the Narwhal is a whale's tooth and the rest whalebone, some restoration, 19 cm wide, 9. 3 cm deep, 21
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An Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory figure of a seated lady, by Wern der Strackey with her head turned to the right with her hands crossed, seated on a rock, incised signature. Height 31 cm
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An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of the Collector, by Josef Lorenzl standing holding a magnifying glass looking at a naked female figure in ivory in his hand, raised on a square onyx plinth, signed to base, some damage to ivory. Height 41 cm
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An Art Deco bronze and ivory figural group, by Demetre Chiparus modelled with two girls pulling their younger brother along with a rope, the whole in gilded bronze on a grassy base raised on a marble base, incised signature to bronze and etched signature ETLING PARIS to marble, some damage and losses, 18. Height 5 cm
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An Art Deco bronze figure of 'Rhythmic dancer', signed Muller Ch standing with both arms outstretched and balancing on one leg, raised on a green marble plinth. Height 46 cm
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A Daum Nancy cameo glass landscape lamp, decorated with lakes and hills with overhanging trees, acid-etched in greens and yellows, base and shade both inscribed DAUM NANCY, with cross of Lorraine, 48 cm high
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An Art Deco figural alabaster lamp, the domed shade with acanthus leaf border above three female figures emerging from the column, raised on a reeded pedestal with Greek key decoration, in sections, both the pedestal and shade are electrified, 224 cm high
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A set of six Rene Lalique 'Coquilles' finger bowls and six side plates, all wheel engraved R Lalique France, (12)
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A fine Rene Lalique footed bowl, Sirene, circa 1930 in opalescent glass, moulded signature R. Lalique, 36 cm diam. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique. P 290 Ill 376
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A Clarice Cliff conical sugar castor, circa 1933, decorated in 'Moonlight' pattern, brightly painted with a garden of flowers beneath a stylised blue tree between yellow and green border, black printed mark (minor flaking to enamels), 13. 5 cm high
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John Castle Harris (1893-1967) studio pottery vase, of Museum quality and exhibition proportions, the ovoid vase with a narrow waisted neck, well potted, featuring a finely modelled mythical dragon applied in coils about the body, richly glazed in striated tones of green, blue, yellow and brown and an inscribed signature to the base
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A Wemyss 'Cabbage Rose' pattern trumpet vase, of octagonal form, green painted and impressed mark, small stained patch to rim, 40. 5 cm high
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A Royal Worcester rose jar and cover by Thomas Lockyer, dated 1935 of globular shape with twin handles and a domed cover surmounted by a pointed finial, the neck finely pierced with scrollwork and applied with neoclassical ornament, painted with fruits in a woodland setting, signed, puce printed mark and No. 1428, no inner cover, 30. Height 5 cm
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A pair of framed KPM porcelain plaques, early 20th century depicting a young peasant girl and a boy, impressed sceptre and K. P. M, some surface scratches (2), 20. Height 3 cm, 14. Width 5 cm
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A fine Royal Worcester coffee service painted by Reginald Austin, after Ellis Rowan, mostly dated 1926 with one wattle cup 1924 and a heath cup 1925 with Australian wildflowers including waratah, wattle, flannel flower, Christmas bells, heath and gum blossom and comprising a slender tear-form coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl, six demi tasses and saucers all with gilded rim and interior, signed R
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A good Royal Worcester framed plaque by John Stinton, dated 1926 of 'Norham Castle', painted with a group of six highland cattle in the foreground drinking on the shore of a loch, signed J. Stinton, puce mark and titled verso, plaque 17. Height 5 cm. Width 25 cm
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A Royal Worcester framed plaque by Harry Davis, dated 1928 of 'St John's church Frome Somerset', signed 'H. Davis', puce marks and titled verso, minute surface scratches, 17. Height 5 cm. Width 25 cm
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An English school portrait miniature, circa 1920, possibly by N. Freese painted on ivory, three quarters dexter wearing a lace collared white dress and jewelled hairclip in her hair, label to verso 'Samuel Le Feurve, Son of Philip & Susannah Le F. B. 1787. D. 1836 in Barbados Where He Was Collector of Customs. Milton(?) de Blacquiere', framed, 7
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An English school portrait miniature, in the manner of Sir William Charles Ross painted on ivory, of a young woman wearing a jewelled headband and a ruched white gown, draped in a sumptuous velvet shawl, signed 'L', framed, some damage, 11 cm high, 8. 5 cm high
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