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The Collection Of Clifford Hocking — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:296
Sale Title:The Collection Of Clifford HockingLots with images:242
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:277
Date:22-Apr-2007
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A silver and jewelled Vodka cooler in the style Moderne style by Faberge with Imperial warrant, Moscow, 1908-1917, with scratched inventory No. 31750 and later control marks, tapering cylindrical on four bun feet, the plain double-lined silver body with a wide band at the top repousse and chased with a walking polar bear enriched with strap work and set with cut green and purple semi precious stones below a slightly flared and moulded rim with further decorative motifs. Height 19.8 cm
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A Group of Three Russian Spoons, comprising a plain silver serving spoon with fig-shaped bowl engraved with foliage, with tapering faceted handle terminating in a knop finial, Moscow 1908-1917 maker's initials Russian Np; a parcel-gilt soup spoon the reverse finely engraved and chased with Russian Imperial eagle with fiddle pattern handle, by Ivan Khlebnikov with Imperial Warrant, Moscow 1908-1917; and a vari-colour cloisonne enamel silver-gilt tea spoon with fig shaped bowl and partially twisted rope work…
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A Russian silver cigarette case by Ivan Khlebnikov, St Petersburg, 1908-1917, formed overall of interlocking sunburst pattern, with gold-mounted sapphire cabochon thumb piece and gilt sable interior. Sold together with original invoice dated 1938. Provenance: Purchased from Wartski, Court Jewellers, London, in 1938, where it was incorrectly catalogued as Faberge
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A Russian engraved and cut glass rectangular flask, circa 1890. Etched with the Romanov crest, 20 cm high
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A Russian birch spoon with Cloisonne Handle, 19 cm long
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A Russian silver-gilt and enamel cigarette case set with rubies, circa 1900. Set with stones in a Cyrillic design, with gem set thumb-piece and gilt interior. 8.5 x 8 cm
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A Russian silver cup holder, circa 1900, stamped marks, helmet design with floral engraving. 10 cm high, 7 cm diameter
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A folio of plates of paintings by famous Russian artists and another folio
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Three Russian silver soup spoons. Stamped E.G and dated 1782. Rat-tail design, embossed on back
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Nine Russian silver spoons, Stamped B.C 1873, A.K J.L. With engraved tear shaped bowls and twisted handles
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A display of four Russian banknotes. Mounted under glass in a timber edged frame
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Russian school, 19th century, the Monastery at Zagorsk, Russia, watercolour. 431 x 20.5 cm, unsigned
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A Harold Hughan grey buff. Glazed bowl, signed. 15 cm diameter
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A nine-faceted Harold Hughan pottery bowl. Khaki glaze. Height 5 cm. Diameter 12 cm, signed
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Two Harold Hughan pottery bowls. Bluish glaze. Height 5 cm. Diameter 15 cm, signed
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A Harold Hughan style grey/green glazed hexagonal bottle. Height 11.5 cm. Diameter 11.5 cm
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Carl McConnell. A brown glazed ceramic vase, 15 cm high, a small brown decorated vase, and a similar plate 18.5 cm diameter
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A Harold Hughan pale celadon glazed deep bowl, 17 cm diameter, a celadon glazed cover bowl 11.5 cm diameter and an oatmeal glazed circular dish 11 cm diameter
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A Harold Hughan large song style flecked green glazed lobed circular bowl. Diameter 20 cm
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A large Harold Hughan pottery celadon glazed plate. 34 cm diameter, signed
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A large Harold Hughan bowl, with honey coloured glaze signed 25 cm diameter and a Harold Hughan pottery jug with buff stone glaze, 15.5 cm high
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A clear and green glass tankard with pewter top, 21 cm high, a black glass urn shaped vase, 24 cm high and a glass jug and cover with green and blue glass streaks, approximately 22 cm high
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A Tiffany iridescent yellow favrile glass vase, American, base marked L. C. Tiffany - Favrile 1030 (6?) Y285, 12 cm high
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An American Tiffany style gold iridescent glass bowl, signed 'Aurene' and numbered 2852, 28 cm diameter
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An Art Deco Frosted Pressed. Glass Vase. Four-sided with pinched features and floral decorations. 19.5 cm high and a pink and green Art Deco style pressed glass vase. 14 cm high and a multi-coloured frosted glass vase. 20 cm high
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A large Australian dark art glass bowl with multi-coloured swirls, marked 'Janeen', 21 cm high, 30.5 cm diameter
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Three Large Shallow Bowls. 26 cm, 28 cm & 32 cm diameter respectively. a red glazed pottery bowl. 19.5 cm diameter. two blue decorated dishes. 22.5 cm diameter. and a Geoff Davidson brown glazed pottery jar. 14 cm high
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Geoff Davidson. A glazed lidded pot. Pale green and ox blood glaze. 19 cm high and a brown pottery plate
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A fine English Art Nouveau silver vase, London 1897 by Gilbert marks, the silver worked with free moving plants. Height 21 cm. Diameter 10 cm
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An unusual 'Arts and Crafts' bronze candlestick. Set with two coloured stones. 11.5 cm high
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A 1950's style white glass and gilt table light. 48 cm high
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Two Kayserzinn Pewter Art Nouveau Candlesticks. 42 cm high, base 14 cm diameter. Stamped
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Gilbert Bayes. A silvered metal bas-relief panel with women on horses. Mounted on red background. Signed Gilbert Bayes 1903-1908, 16 cm high, 50.7 cm wide
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Andor Meszaros, Australian. Bronze sculpture. Supported on a black granite plinth, signed with initials a M. Height 38.5 cm overall
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A modernist ceramic sculpture of an amorous couple. On a chrome stand. 42 cm high, 42 cm long
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A Cut-glass cologne bottle with silver mounts, circa 1900 and a Black Forest style blown glass decanter, Circa 1900,with silver collar, 18 cm high
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A pair of stylish 1950's. Folding chairs. Height 76.5 cm overall. Width 48.5 cm. Bought by Clifford Hocking in New York
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A Tiffany style leaded glass lamp. Green glass and metal shade, metal base with tree trunk design. Shade 32 cm diameter, stand. Height 66 cm
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A Simonet Freres Editions black glass vase, French, circa 1925, decorated with rams heads. Height 34 cm
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An Art Nouveau art glass lamp, American circa 1900, in the style of Handel,with six panelled green and mottled orange toned shade. Height 57 cm
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A Japanese inlaid bronze teapot,Edo period 18th century. Decorative handle on pot lid, damage to handle. Signed
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Four Japanese Buddhist. Teaching Scrolls. 'Building the school' Arriving on the ship,battle scene and oxen cart. Gold silk mounting, each 125 x 77 cm
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A small Japanese Porcelain Bowl, decorated with three cranes, 19 cm diameter and a Japanese Imari porcelain bowl, Early 19th century. gold, blue and red flowers on a white glaze. 12 cm diameter
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A 20th century multicoloured Mandala Scroll. black silk mounting. 56.5 cm wide, 56.5 long
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A Japanese mandala scroll, 20th century. Fawn silk mounting. 52 cm wide, 103.5 cm long
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A Japanese scroll painting of two birds in bamboo. Gold and beige silk mounting, grey silk upper edge. Width 67.5 cm. Length 182 cm overall. Width 56 cm, 105.5 cm long (image only)
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A Japanese scroll painting depicting Mt Fuji. Gold silk mounting, with wooden box, signed. 43 cm wide, 122 cm long
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A Japanese scroll painting of a man and woman under cherry blossom. Muted fawn silk mounting. 41.5 cm wide, 131 cm high. In dark wooden box, signed
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A Japanese scroll painting of a tree and a house. Mounted in gold silk, signed. 35.5 cm wide, 97 cm long
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A Japanese scroll painting of a Goose flying, 17th/18th century. Chrysanthemum creamy gold silk mounting, signed. Width 36 cm, 91.4 cm long
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A Japanese scroll painting of a rural scene. Natural coloured silk mounting. 37.2 cm wide, 59.5 cm long
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A Japanese scroll painting of a bird on a maple branch. Gold silk mounting. Width 41 cm, 112.7 cm long
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A Japanese scroll depicting a figure floating on the sea. Gold and brown silk bands embossed with chrysanthemums across full width of scroll on a cream silk mounting. 35 cm wide, 71 cm long
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A small Japanese scroll painting of a warrior. Gold mounting. 24 cm wide, 60 cm long
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A Fine Japanese Lacquer Bunko, Meiji Period, 19th century. Decorated in hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with trees in a river landscape to all sides, with original storage box, signed, 24 cm high, 29.5 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A Japanese gilt-wood Kanon, 18th century. Standing on a lotus base, carved with small heads around the Crown. Height 52 cm
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A Japanese blue and white plate with. Peony and butterfly design. 42 cm diameter. And a Japanese pale green painted pottery jar. 15 cm high and a Japanese Multicoloured plate. 35 cm diameter
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A Japanese iron mounted tansu, 19th century. light-stained timber on drawer fronts, dark-stained timber on top and sides, metal clasps on corners and metal strapping on drawer edges. 120 cm high, 99.5 cm wide, 39.5 cm deep
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A similar Japanese Tansu,19th century. with variations in handles
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A Japanese iron mounted tansu. 19th century, decorated with strapping and iron roundel features
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A Japanese woodblock triptych of a bridal scene during the Russian Japanese war, each image 23 x 35 cm
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A, Japanese woodblock triptych of generals planning their campaign during the Russian, Japanese war, each image 35 x 22 cm
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A Japanese woodblock triptych of soldiers and Women during the Russian Japanese war, each image 35 x 23 cm
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A Japanese woodblock print of a carriage with bullocks. Artists stamp to bottom left hand corner, calligraphy to top, each image 22.5 x 35 cm
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Two Japanese woodblock triptych of soldiers during the Russian Japanese war, each image approx 35 x 45 cm
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A Japanese Tansu,19th century. dark timber with decorative banding. 86 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A Japanese woodblock print of a landscape with New York in the distance. Numbered 206/250 and titled, the 26th station of the Kosaido after Hirosauge 1980
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A Japanese woodblock triptych of a court scene with woman and soldiers during the russian Japanese war, each image approx 35 x 23 cm
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A Japanese lacquer coffee table with tiger stripe design, 32 cm high, 119.5 cm long, 81 cm wide
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A Japanese, watercolour of a snow covered scene, circa 1920, with calligraphy and red. Artist's stamp. 23.5 x 27 cm and two unframed modern Japanese prints. 24.5 x 31 cm
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A Japanese two-panel silver ground screen,Taisho period early 20th century. With landscape,pale silk brocade mounting, gold leaf,signed. 152 x 162 cm
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18th century two panel screen from the Edo period, with ducks and apple blossom decorations, brocade mounting and a gold leaf background
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A wrought iron lantern,probably Japanese, with pierce work sides. 23.5 cm square, 29 cm deep
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A Japanese Imari covered jar, 18th century. 14 cm diameter
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A Japanese Imari circular charger 17/18th century. 49 cm diameter. Six-character mark to reverse heavily restored
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A small collection of Japanese ceramics and wares
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A Japanese white-glazed bottle with blue free form decoration. signed Aw to base. 14.5 cm high
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A multi-faceted bottle shaped vase egg blue glaze, narrow mouth. 14.5 cm high, 9 cm diameter. a red glazed-coloured bottle vase. 18 cm high, 6 cm diameter. a small brown vase, red design on khaki/brown glaze. 11 cm high, 8 cm diameter. a small squat bowl with light egg-shell glaze with small brownish flowers. 4.5 cm high, 19.75 cm diameter. and a light pink/blue glazed. ovoid vase. 14.5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
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A small Japanese Kutani yellow and green glazed bowl, 19th century. 21 cm diameter
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A blue glazed ceramic bowl. 22 cm diameter. a pink ground and multi colour painted vase. 30 cm diameter
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A Japanese Sov style bottle in the 17th century manner. 27 cm high
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A Chinese classical painting scroll probably Ming 17th century. Scroll with two deer and Conifer. Dark brown with gold silk mounting, lighter silk band top and bottom, signed. 148.5 x 75.5 cm
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A fine Chinese silk dragon rug, probably Ningxia
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A blue silk Chi Fu,for a Prince of the first or second degree, Daoguang Period (1821-1851)
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Three black and white etchings of Hong Kong harbour drawn by Lt L.J Heath,dated 1846, for the Hydrographic office, 34.7 x 96 cm each
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A Chinese blue and white bowl 18/19th century. Decorated with blue Chinese characters. 24 cm diameter
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A Chinese blue and white covered vase 19th century, 19 cm high
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A Chinese brown glazed carved vase lamp, with dragon reliefs carved to one side. Approximately 51 cm high
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A Chinese Tang style glazed terracotta horse, dark grey with white glaze,41 cm high, 38 cm long and a Chinese terracotta cockerel. dark green glaze, 56 cm high
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A Ge-type bowl with handles, with a greyish toned white crazed glaze. 22.5 cm diameter
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Two Chinese blue and white square vase lamps
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A small Tibeto-Chinese bronze figure of Tara 18th century. Height 12 cm
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A Tang style brown glazed terracotta horses head. 29.5 cm high
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A Turkish red and blue geometric patterned runner. 86 cm wide, 4.7m long
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A Turkish yellow silk prayer rug. 90 cm wide, 137.4 cm long
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An antique Balouchi rug. Woven in dark oranges and reds. 106 cm wide, 199 cm long
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A good quality Turkish prayer rug, early to mid 20th century. In Apricot tones. 128.75 cm wide, 175.5 cm long
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A good quality Saryk Ensi, Iran Circa 1920, woven in a square pattern, a green band a one end. 1.37M x 2.11m
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Sarouk carpet with a burgundy ground
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I Gusti Kusti Kutut Kobot senior. A Balinese Painting of a Scene from Raymanayana. Decorative gilt frame. 133 x 93 cm. In 1970 Clifford Hocking toured 'Dancers of Bali' around Australia and it was during this time that he took an interest in Balinese art and culture
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