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November Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:659
Sale Title:November Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:19
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:460
Date:9-Nov-2010
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A pair of 19th century facet cut green glass baluster carafes with single ring necks. Height 28.5 cm
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A bell bowled rummer glass along with two toasting glasses with knopped stems
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A German glass beaker shaped spill vase with amber flashed and cut design including a lion rampant beneath an engraved inscription including the date 1938. Height 11.5 cm
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Six Waterford Crystal tumblers with restrained wheel cut decoration. Height 11 cm diameter 7 cm
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A pair of large good quality Victorian period pink glass baluster vases with polychrome floral painting and gilded rims. Height on wood plinth bases 48 cm
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A pair of Victorian period lustre vases, the frosted pink glass with gilded decoration and ten long cut crystal drops to each vase. Height 33 cm
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A tall baluster shaped amber glass vase with Nailsea type decoration c.1960’s. Height 47 cm
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A crystal decanter with original label ‘Bergh-Kristall, Kosta’. Vase shaped with fluted walls and conforming stopper. Height 28.5 cm
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A rare Rowland Ward clear glass spirits decanter and six matching glasses, wheel cut with an elephant, giraffe, buffalo, rhinoceros, lion and eland. Original paper labels
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A French Art Deco Paul D’Avesn opalescent glass bowl, relief crystal like moulded decoration, moulded factory marks. Diameter 24.7 cm
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An Art Deco period French Julien opalescent glass bowl of octagonal form, geometric, floral & tapered bead decoration, moulded factory marks. Diameter 30.3 cm
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A large Gary Nash cast glass portrait bust, signed and dated ’06, flat back, black colourway. Height 38 cm
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A Waterford modern glass model of a sailing ship, paper label to base. Height 14.5 cm
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An uncommon Whitefriar’s lead crystal half pint toby jug, c.1974. Height 13.5 cm
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An art glass vase, of squat ovoid shape with a flaring mouth and a crackled finish with red tinting in the manner of Monart. Height 12 cm
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A small cast, frosted glass paperweight modelled as a French bulldog, possibly Daum, small chip on ear. Height 6.6 cm
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A Baccarat French paperweight, the sapphire blue tinted glass modelled as a parrot. Etched marks and affixed label. Height 10 cm
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A contemporary Daum French crystal Christmas tree, clear lead crystal, etched factory mark. Height 30.5 cm
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A small carved Kauri gum bust of a Maori warrior with moko highlighted with black and white detail, some chipping. Height 7.8 cm
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A large old Kauri gum bust of a Maori warrior, well detailed with Moko, black detailed hair, eyes and black and white fringing to cloak, old chip to base. Width 15 cm height 13 cm
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An old small Kauri gum bust of a Maori warrior, painted black and white detail to the hair, eyes and cloak fringe, some damage. Height 62, length 7.2 cm
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A pair of Huia feathers with traditional white tips. Length 200 ea. Some damage, provenance available
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A patu aruhe (wooden pounder), natural dark hard wood with some fire blackening, reduced grip area. Y14936. Length 29 cm
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A patu aruhe, dark wood with fire blackening, reduced grip area with distinct terminal knob. Y14932. Length 32.5 cm
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A Jane Brenkley framed photograph of Jane Brenkley, the wood frame with floral decoration, signed Jane Brenkley 1944. Height 20.5 cm
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A Jane Brenkley carving entitled ‘Maori Slave Girl’ depicting a woman carrying a bundle of firewood, painted highlights. Height 20.5 cm
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Two early New Zealand suede handkerchief sachets together with a shoe shine pouch - all decorated with Maori motifs
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Two New Zealand greenstone and silver items, a jam spoon and a small butter knife, both with engraved decoration and impressed marks
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Paakaariki Harrison Maori carved kauri wakahuia of lozenge boat form, the long domed lid in matching lineal notch carving. Length 39 cm width 13.5 cm
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A colonial New Zealand William Norrie small work box of flat rectangular form, the lid inlaid with mottled kauri, burr totara, curly rimu, etc., dovetailed construction and with original lock, no key, the base with William Norrie’s pencil detail of timbers used. Length 23 cm depth 17 cm height 6.5 cm
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Four Crown Lynn Dorothy Thorpe cups and saucers in the Monterrey series, with two extra saucers
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A Peter Stichbury rare tea caddy with screw lid, of swollen form, sgraffito pattern to the shoulder and domed lid, chun glaze over dark slip, made in Nigeria. Height 14.8 cm Impressed potter’s mark and Abuja seal, professional repair to hair crack to lid
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A Crown Lynn small square dish designed by Frank Carpay. Tiki back stamped and numbered 456-9. Decorated with a circular spiralling motif and four brush point stars framed by a green border. 100 mm square
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A Crown Lynn ceramic cigar box, cylindrical shape with encircling ribs, moulded with the word ‘Cigars’. Height 14.5 cm
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A Peter Stichbury pottery bowl of circular shape with chun glazed interior and brown exterior, the foot unglazed. Diameter 23 cm impressed mark
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A N.Z. ceramic circular wall plaque, Matt Nisbett, initialled Pk, entitled ‘Tapa III’, firing flaws to back. Diameter 42 cm
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An old Fijian tabua (whale’s tooth pendant), inscribed with old missionary script ‘Pereubia’, with good old patina and flake chip to pointed end, on old woven sennit cord. Length of tooth 16 cm
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A Solomon Islands Kap Kap, the tridacna shell disc set with a fine filigree overlay tortoiseshell decorative plaque. Diameter 14 cm
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An old West African Dogon carved wooden figure, ‘Master of Nagol’ carved with a cylindrical neck, extended stomach and pronounced buttocks, remnants of old brown pigment, mounted on later wooden stand. Height 66 cm
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An African Buyu ancestor figure, standing female with hands clasped to the front. Height 25 cm
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A set of 18 old Chinese printed books, each bound with bottom stitching. 20.5 cm x 12.5 cm
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Two Chinese bright green jade bangles of half hoop form, the vibrant colour with pale inclusions. Diameter 8 cm
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An old Chinese jade buckle of pale green colour with white inclusions, the shaped base with dragon head end, mounted in full relief with a dragon, oval lug to back, mounted on a hardwood stand. Length 11.8 cm
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A jadeite and gold brooch as a seated Buddha, the mandala and base mount set with diamond pastes
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An old pale jade toggle carved as Kuan Yin. Length 4.8 cm
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An oriental pale green jade pendant of oblong shape decorated in low relief to either side with seal marks and sinuous dragon designs. 50 x 3.5 cm
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A pale green jade Chinese pendant decorated on one side with a calligraphic inscription and on the other with two figures in a landscape. 55 x 4.3 cm
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A Chinese jade carving in the archaic manner of a stylised dragon with relief whorls over its body. 10 cm x 5.5 cm
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A set of eight Chinese hard stone carved plaques, circular serpentine shape, carved with bats encircling a stylised Shao character. Diameter 12 cm
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A Chinese orange jade figure of a crouching Kylin. Length 75. With modern cord tassel
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A plain Chinese greenish brown jade pi disc. Diameter 75. Together with a small green jade ink pot and a green jade ‘Archer’s ring’
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A Chinese green jade pendant of oblong shape with carved and pierced decoration of a phoenix bird, dragon, etc. Length 6.5 cm
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A small Chinese green jade figure of a standing man. Height 4.6 cm
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A Chinese white jade bangle of broad semi-circular section, plain form. Diameter 8.2 cm
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An old Chinese dark brown and ivory coloured jade figure of the seated Kuan Yin in lotus position on lotus throne. Height 14.5 cm
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A Chinese large calligraphy brush, the handle of five orange kingfisher jade balls with turned bone fittings and a long bristle brush. Length 36.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese orange/tan carved agate brush pot of trunkated form carved in high relief with birds and blossoms, grey and pale green included highlights, raised on fitted original hardwood stand. Height 11 cm
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A pair of large Chinese marine ivory carved figures as a serene goddess standing on a rocky knoll with attendant figure to the base of each, incised decoration. Height 32.5 cm Some losses
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A tall Chinese ivory pagoda ornament with hexagonal courtyard base, tapered form. Height 34.5 cm
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A Chinese ivory figure of a deity. An attendant child sits on his shoulder, raised on a wooden plinth. Height 20 cm
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An old Chinese carved ivory stand, the base supporting a sage with clouds emanating from his double gourd vase below turned sections, bird in flight, pierced wide cylindrical section and cupped top. Height 27 cm
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A fine old Chinese carved ivory tusk section, all over fine decoration of dragons amongst clouds, flat oval top section, the tip end supported by fitted carved and pierced wood stand with ebonised finish and blossom decoration. Height overall 44.5 cm
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A carved horn figure of a squatting Chinese fisherman, his hands grasping a woven basket. Height 85 cm
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A Chinese ivory pendant, carved as opposing dragons flanking a mystic pearl suspended on a silk necklace with flat knots and alternating pierced ivory spheres and turquoise beads
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A boxed set of miscellaneous Chinese game pieces all carved from bone or ivory including a dozen various games or objects, the silky oak box has a glazed cover that displays the contents, all held within ebonised fitted compartments
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A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory figure of a man with child standing to his shoulder, fine engraved detail with dark staining. Height 14 cm some repair
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An 18th/19th century Chinese rock crystal lidded pot, of oval form with birds and flowers carved in high relief raised on an old hardwood stand with wire inlay. Length 13 cm height 11 cm some damage
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A carved Chinese figure of Kuanyin. The goddess sits in serene repose. Height 26 cm
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An old wooden figure of a Chinese immortal, old paint of red, yellow and white with a black hat and beard, some paint loss. Height 21 cm width 10 cm depth 8 cm
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A pair of old Chinese brush paintings, one showing bamboo and the moon, the other of a mountainous scene, both signed and with seal marks, 27 cm x 24 cm both in thin gilt frames under glass
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Dan Zhong Wang, old man and child, ink and watercolour, signed and with seal marks, 44.5 cm x 34 cm framed under glass
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A squat circular Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, the lid deeply carved in relief with a scene of two figures relaxing beneath an ancient pine tree, the exterior decorated with a fine diaper pattern, the interior black lacquered. Diameter 18 cm
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A pair of Chinese cinnabar lacquer lidded boxes with traditional mountainous landscape decoration. Length of each 10.5 cm
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A Canton enamel famille rose vase of hexagonal form decorated with interior scenes to front and back, the sides with floral and insect decoration, a gilded temple dog to either side of the neck. Height 24 cm diameter 10 cm
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A large Chinese famille rose vase of cylindrical form with wide waisted neck and tapered foot, all over panelled decoration of figures in courtyard scenes, the ground decorated with precious objects, butterflies and florals, gilt enrichments. Height 37 cm
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An old Chinese Canton famille rose dish of oval form decorated with four shaped panels enclosing figures, birds and florals on a ground of green scrolls, butterflies and florals, ornate gilt enrichments. Length 29.5 cm width 22 cm
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An early 20th century Canton famille rose punch bowl with all over polychrome decoration with alternate panels of figures within a courtyard and florals with birds, rose medallion pattern, printed mark to base. Diameter 40 cm height 15.7 cm
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A Chinese famille verte month cup, polychrome enamel decoration of prunus with underglaze blue, poem to reverse and Kang Hsi six character mark to base. Diameter 6.6 cm
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An old Chinese green Kutani vase of baluster form, the famille verte decoration of figures in an extensive coastal landscape with wide decorative border bands, Fuku mark to base. Height 36 cm
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A large Chinese famille verte ovoid jar, decorated in reserved panels with noblemen and warriors on a ground with chrysanthemums and green foliage. A diaper pattern and square fret decorate the shoulder and neck. Height 34 cm
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A Song Dynasty style small celadon incense bowl of squat wide baluster form with shaped handles, the pale green glaze with crackle finish. Diameter 10.5 cm height 8 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain celadon baluster vase decorated with scenes of gods riding in a boat upon a stormy sea, in underglazed blue and white. Hairline glaze crack on shoulder. Height 40 cm
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A Chinese blue and white Ming Kendi with leaf and flower painted decoration, mammiform spout and ribbed body, the finely crackled glaze has been chipped off for use in magical or health curing ceremonies. Height 18 cm 14th century Rim chips
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A 19th century Chinese blue and white ‘Kitchen Ming’ circular dish with freely painted decoration. Diameter 26.5 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain shallow bowl painted with a dragon. Diameter 29 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain shallow bowl painted with a dragon. Diameter 29 cm
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A large Chinese blue and white ginger jar of tall ovoid shape decorated with exotic birds in a garden. Height 34 cm
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A Chinese underglazed blue ovoid lidded jar decorated with an encircling scene of figures in a walled garden and landscape. Incised Anhua decoration at the shoulder and the foot, the lid with conforming decoration. Height 21 cm
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A pair of Chinese Mei Ping shaped vases, underglaze blue decorated with song birds and butterflies amongst flowering foliage. Height 19.5 cm
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A pair of large Chinese porcelain vases decorated in underglaze blue with lion dogs cavorting amongst clouds. The handles moulded to the neck as incipient lion dogs. Repairs and faults. Height 44 cm
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A blue glazed Chinese porcelain double gourd vase marked with a single square fret mark within a double brush point circle under the foot. Height 17 cm
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A Chinese blue and white squat ovoid jar decorated with figures in a landscape. Six character Kangxi reign marks under the base. Height 7.2 cm
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A Chinese stoneware vase in the Tang Dynasty manner, of bottle form, the twin handles terminating in dragon heads, pale blue splash glaze to the tenmoku ground. Height 28 cm
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A Chinese stoneware vase, ribbed design to the short handles and body, black glaze in the Jin Dynasty manner. Height 16 cm
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A Chinese fine flared rim bowl, underglaze blue floral decoration to the interior, the exterior with four circular reserve panels with polychrome enamelled decoration of florals and birds, all on imperial yellow ground with further polychrome enamel floral and scrolling leaf decoration, Dao Guang character mark to base. Diameter 16.5 cm height 7.5 cm
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A Chinese old fine porcelain bowl, the exterior with polychrome decoration of green leaves, red and blue butterflies etc., the interior with hidden Chou symbol and bats, Jia Jing six character mark to base. Diameter 10.5 cm
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A Cantonese enamel brush pot, cylindrical, painted in enamels with children playing and riding on a mythical beast. Square fret character mark under base. Height 11 cm
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A square covered incense burner, the porcelain cube shaped lid decorated with landscape paintings alternating with calligraphic inscriptions. The lid sits over a base with a square vase section to hold incense sticks. Height 9 cm
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A Chinese porcelain squat circular brush washer decorated around the walls with waterfowls and flowers. Six character Jaiqing reign mark under base. Diameter 15 cm
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A Chinese porcelain 19th century oval dish with serpentine rim decorated with a cracked ice design and a cherry blossom. The exterior is decorated with a landscape design and calligraphic inscription. Width 23.5 cm
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