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The Andre & Cecile Fink Liquidation Sale — Bonhams

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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:227
Sale Title:The Andre & Cecile Fink Liquidation SaleLots with images:221
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:206
Date:31-Oct-2010
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A French Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted green lacquered cartel clock and bracket, the circular white enamel dial inscribed Ronquetti/ a Paris, surmounted by an urn, the bracket with scrolling foliage and acanthus terminal. Height 110 cm in total.
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A Spanish late 17th century walnut table, the rectangular top on scroll end supports, joined by turned bulbous stretchers, some areas restored, the stretchers possibly adapted, 140.5 cm wide, 72 cm deep, 74.5 cm high .
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A pair of unusual Continental brass twin-light candlesticks, in the form of stylised griffins, each holding a pair of scrolling candle arms. Height 21 cm. (2)
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A French 18th century Louis XV walnut bergere, the curved backrail centred to the top by a floral bouquet, the padded back and armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat with loose cushion, on cabriole legs, the underside of the carcass with traces of old paper label and indistinctly stamped, covered with pink-ground silk floral upholstery
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A pair of French 18th century Louis XV walnut fauteuils a la reine, each with channelled backrail centred to the top by a carved foliate cresting, the padded back and armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat with floral carved apron, on cabriole legs, covered with yellow velvet upholstery (2)
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A French 18th century walnut and fruitwood games table, the shaped top inlaid with a chess board, the reverse lined with a baize playing surface, the interior inlaid with a backgammon board, fitted with compartments, the front and back with small frieze drawer, on cabriole legs. Width 93 cm. Depth 63 cm. Height 73 cm .
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A French 18th century provincial cherrywood, fruitwood and marquetry table ambulante, the rectangular top with low three-quarter gallery surround, inlaid with a floral branch, above three drawers with lozenge inlay, on slender cabriole legs, joined by a lower shelf, 42 cm wide, 29.5 cm deep, 69.5 cm high .
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After Raph'l, 19th century, Psyche returning from the Styx, oil on canvas146.5 x 112 cm
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A pair of Louis XV period fauteuils a la Reine, one by Pierre Othon, the other by Clement Bergez,each with channelled backrail centred to the top by carved floral bouquet, the padded back and armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat on cabriole legs, one stamped Othon the other stamped Cl-Bg for Clement Bergez, each covered with pink floral silk upholstery, (2)
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A French early 19th century Empire mahogany extending dining table, the drop-leaf rounded top with two extra leaves, on tapering rounded legs and castors. Diameter 130 cm, each leaf. Width 45 cm. Length 220 cm when fully extended.
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A set of six French 18th century Louis XV beechwood caned chairs, each with a shaped backrail carved with a flowerhead above a caned back and seat, the serpentine apron carved with flower and foliage, on cabriole legs, (6)
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Two French 18th century Louis XV grey-painted fauteuils a la reine, each with arched backrail centred by a carved flower, the padded armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat on cabriole legs, each with green velvet cover, redecorated, (2).
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A French mid-18th century oak buffet, the rectangular top with canted angles to the front, above three frieze drawers and three cupboard doors, on a stepped apron and bun feet. Width 173 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 111 cm .
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A French Directoire, late 18th century, walnut Duchesse en Bateau, the curved back-rail with spreading arm-rests on columnar supports, with similar foot-board, on square legs, covered with beige velvet upholstery, 201 cm wide, 70 cm deep, 94 cm high
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A French 18th century amaranth miniature armoire (armoire de maitrise), the arched cornice above a pair of moulded doors, the interior fitted with shelves and a drawer, with brass hinges and escutcheons, on short cabriole legs. Width 23.5 cm. Depth 13 cm. Height 32.5 cm .
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A French Empire silver huilier-vinaigrier, with two moulded glass jugs within a pierced silver holder, raised on a silver tray with paw feet, 28 cm high .
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A French 18th century patinated bronze figure of a seated cherub, raised on a circular green marble column and square plinth. Width 20 cm. Depth 20 cm. Height 36 cm .
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A French 18th century Transition walnut fauteuil en cabriolet, possibly Lyonthe, curved back-rail centred to the top by a ribbon, the padded armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat on tapering fluted legs, covered with floral petit-point needle-work upholstery
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A French Louis XV provincial cherry wood table ambulante, the shaped top above a pull-out writing slide and three small drawers inlaid with diamond stringing, the right side with a small fitted drawer, on slender cabriole legs. Width 42 cm. Depth 29 cm. Height 70.5 cm .
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A French 18th century Louis XV beechwood bergere, the curved backrail centred to the top by a floral bouquet, the padded back and armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat with loose cushion, on cabriole legs, covered with yellow velvet floral upholstery
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A rare pair of polychrome and giltwood 17th century candelholders, each male figure standing holding a scrolling candle holder, one with a hand and part of candle holder missing, 31 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 68 cm high. (2)
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A French 18th century carved elm fauteuil de coiffeuse en cabriolet, the shield-shaped back surmounted by a carved flower, the padded armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat with foliate carved apron, on cabriole legs, covered with green velvet upholstery
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A French 18th century Louis XVI giltwood overmantel mirror, the divided rectangular mirror-plate within a foliate and ball carved frame. Width 100 cm. Height 160 cm
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A French 18th century Aubusson tapestry, depicting seated children playing with a bird in a cage, within a typical wooded landscape. Width 197 cm. Height 232 cm
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A French Louis XVI brass-mounted mahogany table ambulante, the oval grey-veined white marble top with pierced three-quarter gallery surround, above a sliding tambour door, the interior fitted with a marble base, on square legs, each surmounted by a fluted pilaster, joined by a lower shelf, on tapering turned feet, small sabots and casters, 49 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 73 cm high .
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A French 18th century Louis XVI brass-mounted mahogany table de salon, the rectangular marble top within a pierced three-quarter gallery surround, above three drawers, the panelled sides with fluted angles, on turned column supports, joined by a lower shelf, on tapering turned legs and circular brass sabots, 50 cm wide, 35 cm deep, 74 cm high .
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A near pair of late 19th early 20th century ormolu and brass-mounted kingwood, marquetry and parquetry vitrines, each with a spreading top centred by a foliate mount, above a pair of glazed cupboard doors with lower panels inlaid with flowering urns, the interior fitted with four adjustable shelves, above a shaped apron on paw feet. Width 100 cm. Depth 37 cm. Height 179 cm. (2)
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An Italian late 18th century parcel-gilt and polychrome decorated benitier or holy water-stoup, surmounted by a large carved shell above a scrolling acanthus backplate, the removable metal basin on a shaped base decorated with carved scrolling foliage, the base now lacking, 65 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 98.5 cm high .
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A small French 18th century provincial walnut, fruitwood and parquetry coiffeuse, the rectangular hinged top inlaid with a lozenge, with a low three-quarter gallery surround, opening to reveal two open compartments, the right side with a small frieze drawer, on tapering slender legs, 61 cm wide, 33.5 cm deep, 69 cm high .
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French School, early 19th century, mother and daughter in an interior pen, ink and wash heightened with touches of white19.5 x 13.5 cm .
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A pair of 20th century Medici vases, the body with figural relief decoration and mask handles, on a square plinth base, 51 cm high, 42 cm diameter (2)
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A French Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted green lacquered cartel clock and bracket, the circular white enamel dial inscribed Ronquetti/ A Paris, surmounted by an urn, the bracket with scrolling foliage and acanthus terminal, 110 cm high in total.
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A French late 18th century Louis XVI mahogany tilt-top tripod table, the dished circular top on a turned fluted column pedestal and three swept feet, 77 cm in diameter. Height 76 cm .
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Circle of Jean-Baptiste Oudry (Paris 1686-1755 Beauvais), portrait of a gentleman half length, wearing a grey coat and with his dog beside him, a landscape beyondoil on canvas, oval 112 x 91 cm
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A French 18th century Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood table ambulante, the shaped top within a low three-quarter gallery surround, above two drawers with foliate cast escutcheons, on cabriole legs and scrolling acanthus cast sabots, 47 cm wide, 34 cm deep, 70 cm high .
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Two Meissen porcelain jugs, four Meissen cups and saucers, two single cups and a coffee pot, each decorated with pastorals scenes (13)
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A French 19th century, Louis XV style, provincial walnut bureau plat, the rectangular top inset with a brown leather writing surface, above three frieze drawers to the front, the back with similar simulated drawers, on cabriole legs, 165 cm wide, 85 cm deep, 76 cm high .
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A French 18th century transitional ormolu-mounted walnut table de salon, the shaped white marble top with low three-quarter gallery surround, above a pull-out slide inset with a dark brown leather writing surface, above a simulated drawer and two drawers, the right side with a short drawer, on cabriole legs with acanthus cast sabots. Width 46.5 cm. Depth 32 cm. Height 74.5 cm .
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A French 18th century patinated bronze figure of a running boy, on a naturalistic cast base, unsigned. Height 27.5 cm .
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French school, 19th century, a girl Selling flowers; a girl blowing Bubbles, two, the first, oil on canvas, laid down, the second, oil on panel, the largest 11.5 x 9.5 cm. (2)
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French School, 18th century, aux Amateurs de Physique coloured engraving, 27 x 36 cm.
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A French 18th century Louis XVI gilt-bronze and white marble mantel clock, by Joseph-Simon Cousin, Paris,the rectangular case centred by a circular white enamel dial inscribed Cousin, surmounted by a flower filled basket, the shaped base with acanthus cast surround, on small bun feet. Width 28 cm. Depth 11.5 cm. Height 38 cm .
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A French 19th century terracotta group, depicting a naked young lady seated on a seesaw with a faun, four cherubs by her side, on a naturalistic oval base. Width 57 cm. Depth 21 cm. Height 52 cm .
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A near pair of French Louis XV walnut fauteuils a la reine, each with arched back-rail and padded arm-rests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat on cabriole legs and acanthus carved feet, each covered with verdure tapestry (2)
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Four French 19th century dining chairs, each with rectangular curved backs on square seats and square tapering legs, one with turned column legs, three stamped with various numbers and a Crown above Sl, for the chÈteau de Saint-Leu, one stamped Jacob. D./ R. Meslee, together with four later chairs to match, (8).
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A French 19th century, Louis XV style, giltwood console, the serpentine marble top above a pierced frieze of 'C' scrolls and scrolling foliate branches, on cabriole legs carved with further scrolling foliage and flowers, joined to the centre by a shaped stretcher with scrolling acanthus leaves. Width 142 cm. Depth 52 cm. Height 93 cm.
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A pair of French early 19th century ormolu-mounted mahogany fauteuils, each with a square back surmounted by a foliate palmette mount, the armrests terminating with a lion's head, the serpentine seat with cast laurel garland, on sabre legs with paw feet to the front, covered with foliate green silk upholstery, (2)
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A French 18th century Louis XV walnut games table, the rectangular top inset with double-sided removable board, one side with baize playing surface, the other with gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface, the front with a frieze drawer and waved apron with carved shell, two angles with circular pull-out trays, on cabriole legs, each headed by a carved shell. Width 89 cm. Depth 61 cm. Height 72.5 cm .
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A French late 19th century, Louis XVI style, brass-mounted mahogany vitrine-bibliotheque, the spreading top with rounded angles to the front, above a pair of glazed panelled doors, the interior with adjustable shelves, the angles with fluted columns, on toupie feet. Width 128 cm. Depth 42 cm. Height 205 cm .
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A French 19th century cream-painted trumeau, the rectangular mirror-plate within a bead surround, surmounted by a plaster panel depicting bacchic putti, 107 cm wide, 178 cm high .
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A French Empire style ormolu-mounted grey-painted wood overmantel mirror, the arched bevelled mirror-plate surmounted by a stepped cornice, flanked to each side by a tapering square column each surmounted by a gilt-bronze female herm, the base with lyre mounts. Width 114 cm. Height 180 cm .
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A French 18th century Louis XVI ormolu and brass-mounted mahogany semainier, the rectangular white marble top with pierced three-quarter gallery surround, above seven drawers, with fluted angles, on tapering feet and small sabots. Width 80 cm. Depth 42 cm x. Height 143 cm
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A rare French parcel-gilt and green painted coffre-fort, the rectangular spreading marble top above a door decorated with a laurel wreath centred by a floral patera, the angles with scrolling foliage, the open interior with metal lining, the sides with similar decoration, on gilt-bronze bun feet, 63 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 123 cm high .
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A French mid-18th century oak buffet a deux-corps, possibly from the Champagne regionsurmounted by a stepped pediment, above two panelled doors, the interior fitted with three shelves, the buffet with rectangular top above a pair of cupboard doors, the interior fitted with one shelf, on small scroll feet, 146 cm wide, 61.5 cm deep, 232 cm high
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Circle of Etienne Charles Leguay (French, 1762-1846), portrait of a woman head and shoulderspencil63 x 55 cm .
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French School, 18th century, portrait of a lady half length, wearing a floral dress and a red shawloil on canvas87 x 71 cm .in a carved frame
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A pair of 19th century terracotta busts of a young girl and a boy, each on a waisted base, unsigned, restored, 48 cm high . (2)
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An Italian late 19th century parcel-gilt, green painted and polychrome decorated small mirror, the shaped mirror-plate within a frame decorated with painted flowers. Width 42 cm. Height 75 cm .
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A French late 18th century Aubusson tapestry, depicting a dog within a wooded landscape, 196 cm wide, 220 cm high
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A Flemish late 17th/ early 18th century Verdure tapestry, depicting a bird in a wooded landscape. Width 147 cm. Height 171 cm
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A French late 18th century gilt-bronze clock, by Potier, Paris,the circular white enamel dial inscribed Ch. Potier/ a Paris, flanked to each side by ribbon-tied laurel branches, surmounted by flags, on scrolling acanthus cast mounts, on a stepped base cast with musical trophies, on small bun feet, the movement inscribed to the reverse Chles Potier a Paris and numbered No. 18. Width 24 cm. Depth 12 cm. Height 38 cm .
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A pair of late 19th century gilt bronze pricket candlesticks, each on a tripartite base, raised on paw feet. Width 19 cm. Depth 19 cm. Height 81 cm. (2)
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A French silvered metal three-light lampe bouillotte, the tôle shade adjustable in height, on a tri-form base with three candle holders, 30 cm in diameter, 43 cm high .
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Three 19th century white Capodimonte porcelain figures emblematic of the seasons, each on a circular base with blue crown over N mark to the underside, emblematic of winter, spring and autumn. Diameter 14.5 cm. Height 36 cm. (3)
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A large French 19th century giltwood mirror, the shaped bevelled mirror-plate within a channelled moulded frame surmounted to the centre by a shell flanked by scrolling foliage, with carved scrolling foliage to the lower angles. Width 150 cm. Height 265 cm .
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A French 18th century tulipwood, satine and amaranth vitrine / bibliotheque, surmounted by a spreading cornice, above a pair of glazed panelled doors, the interior fitted with five adjustable shelves, the canted angles with panelled sides, on bracket feet. Width 122 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 192.5 cm .
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A French 19th century, Louis XV style, grey-painted canape, the channelled backrail centred by a carved foliate mount, the padded back and armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat on cabriole legs, covered with light pink velvet upholstery, 185 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 98 cm high .
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A French Louis XV oak sideboard, the rectangular top with canted angles to the front, above three small frieze drawers and three cupboard doors, the interior with one shelf, on small cabriole feet. Width 183 cm. Depth 49 cm. Height 98.5 cm .
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A rare French 18th century Louis XVI provincial mahogany commode, the shaped breakfront top with canted angles, above a dentil frieze, on three long drawers mounted with ribbon-tied laurel garland escutcheons and profile medallions with rope-twist ring handles, the sides with fluted panels centred by a circular patera, on small tapering square feet. Width 117 cm. Depth 61.5 cm. Height 86 cm .
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Manner of dirk van Bergen, 19th century, figures and cattle crossing a stream in an Italianate landscape, oil on panel70 x 88 cm
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A French Louis XVI ormolu and brass-mounted mahogany commode, the rectangular white marble top within a pierced three-quarter gallery surround, above two small and two long drawers, the angles with fluted pilasters, on toupie feet. Width 87.5 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 79 cm .
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A French 19th century ormolu-mounted cherry wood bureau plat, the rectangular top inset with a brown leather writing surface, the front with two frieze drawers mounted with scrolling foliate handles, on cabriole legs. Width 170 cm. Depth 82 cm. Height 74.5 cm .
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A French 18th century transitional ormolu-mounted walnut semainier, by Pierre Garnier, Paris, surmounted by a shaped stepped marble top above seven drawers each with a foliate cast escutcheon, on short cabriole legs, stamped under the marble P.Garnier. Width 54.5 cm. Depth 37 cm. Height 145 cm.
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An impressive French 18th century giltwood and green painted mirror en trumeau, the arched cornice above a military trophy, the shaped divided mirror-plate within a frame carved with palmettes and scrolling foliage, flanked to each side by a pilaster with further scrolling foliage. Width 121 cm. Height 186 cm .
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A French early 18th century Aubusson Verdure tapestry, depicting a hunter with his dog within a wooded scene, restorations, lacking borders at each end. Width 330 cm. Height 200 cm
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A pair of French 18th century Louis XVI cream-painted fauteuils, most probably by Jean Avisse, Paris, each with channelled backrail, the padded back and armrests on scroll moulded supports, the square seats on tapering fluted legs, each surmounted by a carved patera(2)
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A French 18th century Louis XVI brass-mounted mahogany table ambulante, the rectangular white marble top with pierced three-quarter gallery surround, above three small drawers, on circular columnar supports, joined by a lower-shelf, on baluster turned legs and casters, 45.5 cm wide, 29 cm deep, 75.5 cm high
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A French Louis XVI grey-painted bedstead, the arched channelled headboard and footboard flanked to each angle by a pine cone finial, on fluted pilasters, joined by rectangular channelled stretchers, on tapering fluted legs and castors, upholstered with a cream-ground cotton. Width 189 cm. Depth 113 cm. Height 128 cm .
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A French mid-18th century Louis XV walnut armoire, the stepped spreading cornice centred by a scrolling foliate cartouche, above a pair of cupboard doors with fielded panels carved with scrolling foliage and shells, the interior fitted with four shelves and three small drawers, the sides with fielded panels, on short cabriole legs, 183 cm wide, 73 cm deep, 284 cm high .
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A French 18th century giltwood mirror, the central rectangular bevelled mirror-plate with further mirrored surround, carved with flowers and 'C'-scrolls, surmounted by a pierced cresting with musical trophy. Width 88 cm. Height 143 cm .
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A fine French early 19th century gilt-bronze clock, by Jean-Antoine LepineThe circular white enamel dial inscribed Lepine, Horloger du Roi, within a square case decorated with profile medallions joined by ribbon-tied floral garlands, flanked to the side by a standing female figure dressed in classical robes, holding a lyre, on a square base with laurel wreaths and names of philosophers, Homere, Virgile, tasse, Racine and Voltaire, on small bun feet. Width 40 cm x. Depth 15 cm x. Height 55 cm
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A French 18th century terracotta bust of a lady, possibly the Duchesse du Maine, wearing foliage in her hair, on a stepped spreading base, unsigned. Height 64 cm.
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A French 18th century giltwood overmantel mirror, the arched divided mirror-plate within a frame surmounted by a pierced scrolling acanthus mount, flanked to each side by scrolling foliage. Width 98 cm. Height 164 cm
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A French 18th century Louis XV walnut bergere, the curved channelled backrail centred by carved flowers, the padded back and armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat with loose cushion, on a waved apron carved with flowers, on cabriole legs, covered with yellow silk upholstery
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A French early 19th century mahogany tripod gueridon, in the style of Canabas,the dished circular tilt-top on turned column pedestal and three swept feet, on castors 81 cm in diameter. Height 73.5 cm .
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A French 18th century walnut, fruitwood and marquetry octagonal centre table, the top inlaid with panels depicting stylised roaring lions under a coronet and panels of scrolling foliage, centred by a black slate panel, on turned bulbous legs, joined by an 'H'-shaped stretcher, on bun feet. Width 103 cm. Depth 64.5 cm. Height 75 cm .
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A XXth century, Louis XV style, ormolu-mounted coromandel lacquer commode, the stepped serpentine marble top above two drawers decorated with Chinese figures in a landscape, the spreading sides with blossoming foliage and birds, on cabriole legs and acanthus cast sabots. Width 96.5 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 89 cm .
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A French silvered bronze twin-light lampe bouillote, the tôle shade adjustable in height, on a circular dish foot, 28 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 56.5 cm high .
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A French 19th century terracotta group after Clodion. Width 40.5 cm. Height 57 cm .
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A small French 'Chinoiserie' parcel-gilt and black lacquered encoignure cabinet, the shaped upper-structure fitted with a small serpentine shelf, above a pair of cupboard doors, on small bracket feet, decorated with Chinese figures, a pagoda and flowers, 37 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 77 cm high .
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A French 18th century Louis XV beechwood caned fauteuil a la reine, by Henri Armand, ParisThe channelled backrail surmounted by a carved flower, the armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat with waved apron carved with flowers, on cabriole legs, with removable seat cushion covered with pink-ground floral silk upholstery, stamped to the carcass H. Armand and with Jme mark
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A French 18th century Louis XVI ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood secretaire à guillotine, surmounted by a spreading cornice above a pair of cupboard doors with wired panels, comprising two shelves, the drop-front with inset gilt-tooled green leather writing surface, the interior fitted with six small drawers and four pigeon-holes, above a pair of panelled doors, enclosing a shelf, on bracket feet with scrolling foliate cast mounts, 96 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 194 cm high .
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A French 18th century giltwood and cream-painted trumeau, the painted canvas depicting a musician and dancers in a landscape, within a scrolling foliate frame, the shaped mirror-plate within a similar scrolling foliate frame, on a stepped cream-ground painted backboard. Width 96 cm. Height 259 cm .
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A large French 18th century walnut armoire, the shaped spreading pediment above a pair of cupboard doors headed by shells and scrolling foliage, centred to the top by a lion with a paw on a ball, the interior fitted with four shelves and three small drawers, on a stepped apron and bun feet. Width 190 cm. Depth 80 cm. Height 292 cm .
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A French early XXth century Louis XVI style grey-painted bergere, the back rail decorated with carved entrelacs, above padded armrests on tapering fluted supports, the serpentine seat with loose cushion, on tapering fluted columnar legs, covered with green velvet upholstery
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A French 18th century transitional ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood secretaire a abattant, the shaped marble top above a frieze drawer, the drop-front inset with a gilt-tooled green leather writing surface and fitted with four pigeon holes and six small drawers, above a pair of cupboard doors, the interior fitted with one shelf, on small cabriole legs with scrolling acanthus cast sabots. Width 82 cm. Depth 35.5 cm. Height 135 cm .
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A French late 18th/ early 19th century patinated bronze group of fighting cherubs, after the model by Falconeton a square naturalistic cast base, light-brown patina with minor areas of rubbing. Width 23 cm x. Depth 16 cm x. Height 28 cm
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A French Louis XVI blue and cream painted bergere, in the manner of Pierre Othon,the curved padded back and armrests on scrolling fluted supports, the serpentine seat with loose cushion, on tapering fluted legs, covered with light blue-ground floral silk upholstery
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A French 19th century gilt-bronze and white marble portico clock, the white enamel dial inscribed Ouafse a Paris, surmounted by a flowering basket, issuing foliate garlands, flanked to each side by a griffon, on square pedestals each with classical female figure holding fruit-filled baskets aloft, on a rectangular stepped base cast with palmettes, on small bun feet, the pendulum cast with a sun-burst centred by a mask. Width 34.5 cm. Depth 11 cm. Height 54.5 cm .
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A pair of Italian 18th century Brthche Violette marble columns, each with a circular top and fluted shaft, on a spreading turned base and square plinth, 26 cm in diameter. Height 116 cm. (2)
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