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Important Asian Works of Art and Fine Furniture — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:403
Sale Title:Important Asian Works of Art and Fine FurnitureLots with images:280
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:131
Date:22-Nov-2010
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A fine quality Japanese six-panel screen Anonymous Ink, colour and gold leaf on ginpaku, silver ground, depicting ocho-asobi or 'elegant pursuits', court scenes, cherry blossom viewing, pines and clouds, in the manner of the 17th century rakuchurakugai screens of scenes of Kyoto, the golden 'clouds' used as a device to separate events and time, 365 x 172 cm
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Charles Guillaume Alexandre Bourgeois (French, 1759-1832) Signed Bourgeois, circa 1800 The circular portrait in enamel depicting a young man in profile, with dark hair, wearing a jabot and a dark waistcoat, on a black background, within a silver plate brooch frame, signed lower right, 2.7 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased Paris 1967. 1967-2010 - private collection, Melbourne
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A late 18th century portrait miniature on ivory British, signed G.B Tyndale The oval portrait depicting a young girl, according to an inscription verso, believed to be Caroline Augusta Ripley, with curled brown hair held by a scarf, dressed in a white blouse and a vest, signed verso in ink '1796' and 'G.B Tyndale / No. 11 New Inn / London', (vertical crack through centre of ivory), within a later ebonised frame, (see department for image of signature), 11.5 cm high
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A French portrait miniature on ivory, circa 1800, the oval portrait depicting a young man, dressed in a white shirt and jabot, a navy coat and a waistcoat, the reverse enclosing a lock of hair and an oval enamelled cartouche with the initials R.W within a seed pearl surround and a border of plaited hair, within a rose gold frame, 7.5 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from London trade 1973. 973-2010. Private Collection, Melbourne
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Andrew Robertson (British, 1777-1845) portrait of lady Anne Vernon Harcourt, an oval portrait miniature on ivory, the subject wearing a white lace bonnet and a navy dress, housed within a gilt brass frame, inscribed to the outer edge '. (indistinct) wife of first Marquis of Stafford wife of Hon. And most Revd. Edward Venables Vernon Harcourt Archbishop of York, D.1832 Aged 71,' an applied ribbon to the lower section titled 'Lady Anne Vernon Harcourt,' 10.7 cm total height
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Henry Bone R.A (1755-1834) Signed Hb in monogram, circa 1820 An oval enamel portrait miniature, possibly depicting Mary Collins, the subject with curled auburn hair, wearing a white dress, enclosed within a yellow gold frame, 6.2 cm high. Provenance: Purchased London trade 25th October 1975. 1975-2010 - private collection, Melbourne
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An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory depicting a British officer, circa 1800, the figure with grey hair, dressed in a blue and red coat and a white waistcoat, with a rose gold back, 4 cm high
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George Engleheart (British, 1752-1829), attributed, unsigned, late 18th century. The oval miniature portrait believed to depict Miss Helena Fletcher in profile, with powdered hair, wearing a pale blue dress trimmed in lace, yellow gold backing, 4.2 cm high. Provenance: Purchased privately in 1966. From 1966-2010 in a private collection, Melbourne
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A George III portrait miniature on ivory, circa 1800, the oval portrait depicting a young man with powdered hair on que, dressed in early 19th century costume, with a yellow gold back, 4 cm high
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An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory Possibly by George Engleheart, (British, 1752-1829) The oval portrait depicting a young woman with short curled hair, wearing a red beaded necklace and a white dress, accompanied by an oval piece of card inscribed in ink 'G. Engleheart / Pinxit / 1808' and in a different hand 'for my son / George after / my death' and '(indistinct) H. Denys 25 Nov 1847', housed within a rose gold frame, glazed verso, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: Purchased December 1969, Joshua…
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George Engleheart (British, 1752-1829) (attributed) unsigned, late 18th century a portrait miniature on ivory, the subject possibly lady Blunt, her curled hair tied with a pale blue ribbon, wearing a ruffled white dress, within a yellow gold surround, glazed to the reverse, labelled verso, (chip to one front edge of bevelled glass), 6.9 cm high. Provenance: Acquired privately 1966. 966-2010. Private Collection, Melbourne
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A 19th century ivory portrait miniature depicting an officer of the British army oval, the subject dressed in a scarlet waistcoat, with brass buttons and epaulletes, initialled indistinctly, possibly G.W, within a modern plastic frame, 8.5 cm high
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A 19th century English portrait miniature on ivory, the oval portrait depicting a young woman, with brown curled hair, wearing a flowing headdress and a cream dress, housed within an ebonised frame, 5 cm high
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After Samuel Prout A portrait miniature on card Rectangular, depicting a German village square, housed within a brass frame, 5.7 cm high
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An ivory portrait miniature of a gentleman, circa 1810, the oval portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, dressed in a dark coat with a white shirt, a lock of hair enclosed verso, housed within a rosegold frame, 5.5 cm high
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Henry Bone R.A (1755-1834) Enamel portrait of the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Vansittart, Baron Bexley (1766-1851) Signed verso and dated 1826 Rectangular, the subject dressed in a blue coat and the Chancellor's robe, seated in a crimson chair, inscribed verso 'The Rt. Honble. Nicholas Vansittart / Baron Boxley (sic), late Chancellor .../ Majesties Exchequer .../ London / 1826 / Painted by Henry Bone R.A. Enamel Painter to His / Majesty & Enamel painter to His R.H the Duke of / York / After the Original by Sir Thos.…
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An early 19th century gouache on card portrait miniature The oval portrait depicting a man with curled brown hair, dressed in a blue frock coat, with a jabot and waistcoat, within a brass frame, (dents and bends to frame, lifting and circular chips to glass), 7.4 cm high. Provenance: acquired in Melbourne, 1966. 1966-2010 - private collection, Melbourne
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An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory The oval portrait finely painted with the image of a woman, with curled auburn hair tied with a scarf, wearing a dark brown dress, within a rose gold frame, blue enamel to the reverse, 6.8 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Limner Antiques, London, in 1972. 1972-2010 - private collection, Melbourne
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An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory The frame dated 1802 The oval portrait depicting a young woman with short, curled brown hair, wearing a cap and a brown dress, within a rose gold frame, engraved and engine turned decoration verso, engraved monogram and dated 1802 to frame, (some circular chips to edge of glass), 5 cm high
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A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory depicting a young woman The oval portrait depicting a girl with long curled hair, wearing a beaded necklace and a pale blue dress, within a gilt metal surround with a hinged support, 5.5 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Leonard Joel Auctions, 1st February 1968. 1968-2010 - private collection, Melbourne
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A 19th century French portrait miniature on ivory The circular portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, dressed in a dark coat and cravat, accompanied by a possibly related card suggesting that the subject is a Mr M. de Villier, the brass frame possibly later, 6.5 cm diameter
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A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory The oval portrait depicting a young woman, with short curled hair, wearing a green dress, housed within a brass frame, (movement in the ivory within the frame), 7 cm high
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A French oil on card portrait miniature, probably early 18th century, the oval portrait depicting a young woman with darked curled hair, wearing a blue dress and white bodice trimmed in lace, within a brass frame, 5.4 cm high
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An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory Possibly Dutch The oval portrait depicitng a young woman, with long curled brown hair, wearing a cap and a cream dress and shawl, within a rose gold frame, (denting to frame), 6 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in Amsterdam, 1973. 1973-2010 - private collection, Melbourne
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Sir William John Newton (1785-1869) A portrait miniature on ivory, signed W.I.N and dated 1817 The oval portrait reputedly depicting Joseph Silver, the subject with fair hair, dressed in a navy frock coat and jabot, housed within a brass frame inscribed verso 'Asprey. 166 Bond St. & 22. Albermarle St.,' signed lower right, 7.6 cm high
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A French portrait miniature on ivory Signed Delaplace The circular portrait depicting a gentleman wearing a trip-point hat, wear a blue coat and a cream waistcoat, within a later brass frame, 5.3 cm diameter
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A George III portrait miniature on ivory Initialled A.C, circa 1800 The oval portrait depicting a young woman with auburn hair, dressed in white, enclosed within a silverplate frame, glazed verso and British Anitque Dealer's Associated label, initialled lower right, 7.5 cm high. Provenance: 1969-2010 - private collection, Melbourne
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A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory The oval portrait depicting a woman with dark hair, wearing a white dress embellished with a pink bow, within a brass and boxwood frame, 4 cm high
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A 19th century portrait miniature Possibly oil on card, the oval portrait depicting a gentleman with a grey beard and hair, wearing a dark coat and a blue cravat, within a brass frame, 4.3 cm high
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A portrait miniature on ivory Probably French, signed indistinctly and dated 1798 The oval portrait showing a young girl with fair hair, wearing a blue dress, housed within a modern rectangular bakelite frame, (overpainting to background, now crazed; vertical hairline crack to left hand side of ivory), 6.2 cm high
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A 19th century French portrait miniature on card The oval portrait depicting a young woman, with long curled brown hair, wearing a plumed hat and a cream dress, housed within a brass frame, 8 cm high
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Artist Unknown (possibly 19th century) Portrait of an Officer Oil on canvas on board 30 x 38 cm
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Artist Unknown (Possibly 18th century) Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on canvas on board 75 x 59
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After Anne Louis Girodet Trioson The Cairo Insurgents Oil on canvas 101 x 76 cm
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A Classical style white marble figure of a bathing figure and pedestal Early 20th century Modelled as a standing female figure semi-draped raised on a naturalistic base; together with a carrara marble pedestal, 75 cm and 104 cm high respectively
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A 19th century bronze figure of a putto The reclining figure resting on a pelt draped over a naturalistic ground, raised on a verde marble base, 28.5 cm wide
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A pair of 19th century bronze figures of putti Each modelled as a musician, raised on a circular marble base, 24 cm high
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A bronze hunting figure group 19th/20th century, modelled as a rider in hunting attire on horse back with two hounds, raised on an ebonised plinth base. Height 46 cm
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A bronze figure group Signed Fix. Masseau Modelled as a seated female with a fan reaching down to a cat, impressed I. H. F. Fondeur. Paris, 24 cm high
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A 19th century Bohemian overlaid green glass vase, the ovoid body centred by a finely painted female portrait roundel, the reverse wildflowers, surmounted by a shaped rim, raised on a knopped and flared standard circular base, the whole with ornate gilt foliate decoration. Height 33 cm
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An Italian pietre dure panel Circular, finely inlaid with semi-precious stones and coloured marble in the form of a wreath of wild flowers surrounded by a lapis lazuli band, black slate band, 50 cm diameter
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A fine quality 19th century carved ivory tankard French or German The cylindrical body carved in high relief with a continuous frieze depicting a Bacchinalian scene in a garden setting within foliate borders, flanked by a loop handle, naturalistically carved with a putto seated amongst foliage (the figure's left arm missing), terminating in an acanthus leaf thumb piece, the domed cover surmounted by a finial carved as a maiden playing a tambourine, (some losses and repairs), 33 cm high.
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An Edwardian oak writing compendium The sloping two door top opening to an arrangement of stationary compartments with date aperture, leather bound ink and light boxes and writing slate, 37 cm high
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A stained glass panel 18th/19th century Rectangular, depicting a medieval scene with a figure representing Justice, her eyes blind folded, an eagle supporting a shield in the foreground, 34.5 x 25 cm
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A pair of bronze hunting figure groups 19th/20th century, each modelled as a rider in hunting attire on horse back raised on an ebonised plinth base. Height 41 cm
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An Art Deco style patinated bronze and ivory 'Persian Dancers' statue After the original by D. H. Chiparus Modelled as male and female dancers in exotic dress embracing, each with a face and arms of carved ivory, raised on a stepped onyx base, signed D. H. Chiparus, 53 cm high
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An Art Deco patinated bronze and ivory figure 'Thais' After the original by D. H. Chiparus Modelled as a female dancer in exotic dress thrusting forward with dress flared, with a face, arms and feet of carved ivory, raised on a stepped onyx base, signed D. H. Chiparus, 53 cm high
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An early 19th century Icon Rectangular with two hinged doors opening to reveal the Madonna and child, 27 cm high
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A 19th century Russian Icon Painted with images of saints over four registers with Christ in the centre, gilt highlights, reserved on a gilt and polychrome border on a gesso support, 26 x 31 cm
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A four panel Russian brass travelling icon Circa (1680-1730) Comprising four hinged, pointilated rectangular panels, each decorated over four registers with cast iconography, embellished with blue and white enamel, each panel measuring 15 x 9 cm
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An antique carousel horse The wooden polychrome horse with flowing hair and carved decoration, metal stirrups, 163 cm long
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A vintage French carousel car Modelled as an top vintage car, buggy with instrument panel, painted red with white wall tyres, brass headlights and grill, maker's badge H.Devos Constructions Foraines Angers France, 162 cm long
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A patinated bronze figure elephant Signed G. Garreau Modelled as a standing elephant, raised on a black marble base, 45 cm high
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An patinated bronze animalier figure of a sheep After the original by Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822-1899) Cast as a grazing sheep, raised on a naturalistic plinth base, stamped foundry mark, 11 cm wide
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An patinated bronze animalier figure of a goat The animal modelled in a standing pose with its head averted, raised on a naturalistic plinth base, impressed foundry marks, 11 cm wide
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A bronze animalier figure of a goat By P.J Mene, unsigned The standing animal with its head averted, raised on a naturalistically cast base, 23.5 cm wide
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A French bronze figure group depicting chicks feeding Signed C.H Gremion, late 19th century Each bird modelled in a standing pose feeding on a naturalistically modelled base, raised on a rouge marble plinth, incised signature, 13 cm high
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A Regency rosewood lady's writing compendium The sarcophagus form mother of pearl inlaid and gadrooned top above two conforming panelled doors flanked by carved drop ring handles, the top and doors opening to a mirror and four drawers with various compartments including a writing slope, carved bun feet, 34 cm high
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A taxidermied elephant's foot. Height 27 cm
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A leopard skin rug mounted on a felt backing. Length 267 cm
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A silver gilt and enamel picture frame in the style of Faberge, hallmarked for 88zolotnik standard, the circular frame with a central apperture for a photograph, within a seed pearl surround, reserved on a pink guilloche enamel border with paste and enamel highlights, supported by a pierced silver gilt stand, within a fitted Faberge presentation case, 10.5 cm diameter
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A carved jade (Nefrite) fish statuette in the style of Faberge finely carved on the horizontal plane, with a curled tail and red paste inset eyes, within a fitted Faberge presentation case. Width 14 cm
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A German 'Singing bird' automaton music box late 19th/early 20th century, the rectangular case with ornate filigree decoration, together with original bird shaped key. Width 10.5 cm
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A New Zealand green stone patu club Of waisted outline, extending to a slender handle, 35 cm long
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Artist Unknown (Possibly 18th century) Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on canvas on board 75 x 59 cm
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A bronze and ivory female figure signed T, Ulrich Austria (1915 - 1930), modelled as a dancing figure with her dress raised, ivory head and bust, Tereszczuk-Ullmann foundry mark. Height 23.5 cm
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A substantial pair of bronze and gilt bronze mounted urns Each of campana form cast with a Bacchanalian band, flanked by a scroll ram's head handle surmounted by a putti and a pheasant, raised on a fluted knopped standard, circular base, gilt acanthus, grape and vine highlights, 95 cm high
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A cast metal novelty money box, the mechanical box modelled as an eagle feeding her chicks. Width 20 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver mounted Burmese glass scent bottle Maker's mark rubbed, Birmingham circa 1887 Globular, painted with floral and foliate decoration on a yellow and pink ground surmounted by a sterling silver stopper and neck, 12 cm high
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A silver plate mounted tortoiseshell box Circular, with carved decoration and scroll embossed silver plate mounts, 8 cm diameter
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Italian relief carved wall panel, to be researched, ex Anthony Horndern
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A pair of Repousse brass pricket candlesticks Of classical form, each with a columnar stem with acanthus decoration raised on a tripartite paw foot base, 86 cm high
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A Thomas Webb cameo glass bottle Tapering with a slender neck cut with anemone overlaid in white and mauve on a powder blue ground, 7.5 cm high
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A pair of large brass ships lanterns H. Henriksen, Bergen, Norway Each semi-circular with a ribbed glass lense, brass maker's label, 60 cm high
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A brass ships riding lantern Davey & Co, London Globular with brass fittings, brass maker's label, 38 cm high
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An Austrian cold painted bronze figure group Maker's mark for Franz Bergman, circa 1910 Modelled as a child seated in front of a gourd on a stand, impressed makers mark, 10 cm high
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An Antique French iron strong-box Black painted with unpainted edge clamping and carrying handles, the top with a cast metal maker's label, the front with a cast metal mount of a coat of arms, the front with a single door enclosing a padded fabric-lined interior
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A spelter figure of a boy Modelled as an African American boy seated on a stool playing the banjo, 39 cm high
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A Royal Worcester porcelain ewer, circa 1883, ovoid with a slender neck flanked by a loop handle and spout with pierced foliate decoration, flared cover, the whole ornately decorated in the Persian manner with foliate decorated panels raised on a circular foot, gilt highlights, impressed and green printed factory marks and model No. 877. Height 30.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain Australian wild flowers series vase signed R Austin, circa 1912, ovoid with a slender neck, painted with wattle, circular foot, gilt highlights, puce factory mark and retail mark for Thomas Webb & Sons, Melbourne. Height 19 cm
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A rare Royal Worcester earthenware plaque by Albert Binns Circa 1882 Circular, painted with a scene showing a bounding hound grasping a rabbit in its mouth, painted underglaze date March 1882, impressed Worcester Royal Porcelain Works, 41 cm diameter. Note: Albert Binns was the son of R.W Binns, who was at one time part owner and later a director of the company that was to become Royal Worcester
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A substantial Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain vase and cover, circa 1900, ovoid, finely painted with wild flowers, a floral spray to the reverse, surmounted by a pierced cover decorated with beaded tassels, surmounted by an acorn finial, conforming circular base, green factory mark, registration number and model No. 2048. Height 45 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain plate Signed R. Rushton, circa 1929 Circular, painted with a cottage landscape reserved on a cobalt blue border, gilt highlights, puce factory mark, 24 cm diameter
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A Royal Worcester porcelain plate Signed R. Rushton Circular, painted with a scene from Moor Park, reserved on a green border with raised gilt highlights, rubbed gilt factory mark and retailers mark, signed The Formal Garden at Moor Perk Herts, 26.5 cm diameter
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A Royal Worcester porcelain plate Signed, R. Rushton, circa 1924 Of serpentine circular outline, painted with a landscape of Tangley Manor, gilt border, puce factory mark, retail mark for Ovington Bros. Co New York, signed The Forecourt. Great Tangley Manor. Surrey, 27 cm diameter
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A Royal Worcester porcelain vase signed R. H. Austin, circa 1923, baluster, painted with two birds of paradise in a natural setting, titled Paradesia Decora, puce factory mark and model No. 2472. Height 24 cm
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A large Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain vase and cover Edward Raby, circa 1893, Compressed baluster, finely painted with wild flowers and insects, moulded acanthus and floral decorated neck, flanked by mask and grotesque scroll handles, conforming cover, raised on a shaped foot, gilt highlights, puce factory mark, registration number, model No. 1572 and monogram E.R. Height 46 cm
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A Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain vase, circa 1888, globular with a flared floral and bead moulded neck flanked by loop handles, the body decorated with stylised chrysanthemums, circular foot, gilt highlights, purple factory mark, registration number and model No. 1109. Height 30 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain ewer signed H. Stinton, circa 1908, ovoid, painted with highland cattle in a mountain landscape, flanked by a loop mask head handle, raised on a square base, gilt highlights, puce factory mark and model No. 1944. Height 18.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain vase signed H. Davis, circa 1913, ovoid, painted with highland sheep in a mountain scene, acanthus decorated shoulder, raised on a circular foot, gilt highlights, puce factory mark and model No. 2048, lacking cover. Height 30 cm
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A fine quality Royal Worcester porcelain vase signed John Stinton, circa 1914, of campana form, richly painted with a scene depicting highland cattle grazing in a mountainous landscape, a lesser landscape vignette to the reverse, flanked by foliate scroll handles, beneath a flared rim with a beaded edge, raised on a jewelled socle and a chamfered square foot, puce factory mark and model No. 1969. Height 41 cm
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A fine quality Royal Worcester porcelain vase Signed John Stinton, circa 1912 Of campana form, richly painted with a scene depicting highland cattle grazing in a mountainous landscape, a lesser landscape vignette to the reverse, flanked by foliate scroll handles, beneath a flared rim with a beaded edge, raised on a jewelled socle and a chamfered square foot, puce factory mark and model no. 1969, 41 cm high
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A rare and impressive Royal Worcester reticulated porcelain vase by George Owen signed G. Owen, circa 1919, ovoid, the body and neck finely pierced with repeating geometric patterns, flanked by scroll handles, raising to a pierced flared rim of conforming decoration, the whole with ornate raised gilt highlights and jewelling, printed gilt and incised factory marks and inscribed signature G. Owen. Height 17.5 cm
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A Pair of Royal Worcester porcelain Grecian Water Carrier figures Modelled by James Hadley, circa 1883 Finely modelled as a male and female carrying a gourd, the female upon her shoulder the male to his side, each draped in a gilt robe raised on a naturalistic gilt base, impressed Hadley 1883, green printed and impressed factory marks, the tallest 53 cm high
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A Plichta porcelain cat Modelled sitting painted with floral and foliate decoration, impressed factory mark, 26 cm high
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A Plichta porcelain pig Modelled standing painted with floral and foliate decoration, impressed factory mark, 23 cm wide
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A Wemyss porcelain pig, modelled as a pig in profile painted with roses, painted and impressed factory marks, Exon 2901, B. Adams. Width 17 cm
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A Moore Brothers porcelain bowl Modelled as moulded leaves raised on an intertwined vine base, gilt highlights, 26 cm wide
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A 19th century Moore Brothers centre piece The ruffled vessel applied with grape and vine decoration raised on a naturalistic reed applied standard flanked by three blacksmith putti, raised on a shaped base, impressed factory mark, 29.5 cm high
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An English porcelain dessert service Possibly Miles Mason, circa 1810 The part service comprising, serving dishes, sugar vessels, side plates and a comport each with a scene of Romulus and Remus reserved on a classical foliate gilt border. (25)
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