Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

Decorative Arts — Philips Auctions Australia

Auction House:Philips Auctions AustraliaNumber of lots recorded:256
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:256
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:178
Date:8-Apr-2024
***
An Art Deco moulded glass 'Clam Shell' chandelier, circa 1930s, the stem with wooden ball knop and a lobed trumpet, with a nickel plated stepped bowl issuing five bold moulded shell slip shades with ribs in apricot pink frosted glass. Length 65 cm, diameter 62 cm
***
***
***
A French Napoleon III bronze Three-Branch chandelier, circa 1860s, the fine converted gasolier, electrified and rewired to Australian standards, with a pierced and ornate ceiling cup to a cluster column knopped stem with stiff acanthus leaves decoration, three high set bracket arms with scroll embellished buttresses, supporting, the original upturned frosted glass floriform shades. Length 90 cm, diameter 75 cm
***
***
***
A fine Napoleon III bronze ormolu and crystal chandelier, circa 1890 with a foliate embellished S-scroll bronze ormolu open birdcage below a bulbous acanthus leaf ceiling cup, issuing three frosted glass floriform shades, and dressed with crystal drops and bauble. Length 87 cm, diameter 62 cm
***
***
***
A large antique crystal chandelier, late 19th century, the multi-tiered tapering chandelier with a knopped glass and gilt stem hung to slender curvaceous arms supporting nozzles and electric candles, the ends united by swags, with cut pear shaped drops and bauble. Wired for Australia. Length 130 cm, diameter 56 cm
***
***
***
A metal and glass hanging lantern, the modern hall lantern with a square tapering body supporting three electrified candles beneath a pagoda top, with chain and ceiling cup attachments, wired to Australian standards. Height 60 cm, length 31 cm, width 31 cm
***
***
***
An Art Nouveau bronze and moulded glass chandelier, circa 1910 with ceiling cup and three ribbed rods suspension to a floral boss supporting a moulded frosted glass floral shade and issuing three arms with bell shaped moulded shades, fully rewired to Australian standards. Length 87 cm, diameter 65 cm
***
***
***
An Art Deco wrought iron and frosted glass chandelier, circa 1920s, the hand hammered wrought iron chandelier with a triple ribbed stem to a crimped boss supporting a frosted bowl with tiered rings and a snail shell motif, issuing three scrolling strapwork arms with downturned hexagonal bell shaped shades and three groups of coin like pendants, rewired to Australian standards. Length 85 cm, diameter 58 cm
***
***
***
A Georgian style mahogany side table, late 19th century, the side or servery table with a rectangular top with reeded edge above a long drawer and three drawers below, raised on round turned legs united by a shaped and galleried undertier, with Georgian style brass ring handles on backplates. Height 83 cm, width 80 cm, depth 50 cm
***
***
***
A mahogany secretaire bookcase, 19th century, the extended cornice with a carved frieze in, the Chippendale taste, above a pair of astragal glazed doors, the lower register with fall front revealing writing surface and fitted interior, above three mahogany long drawers with swing brass handles, raised on shaped bracket legs. Height 229 cm, width 113 cm, depth 61 cm
***
***
***
A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase, early 19th century, the extended cornice with dentil moulding above a pair of astragal glazed doors, the lower register with fall front revealing writing surface and fitted interior, above four graduated mahogany long drawers with brass swing brass handles, backplates and escutcheons, raised on shaped bracket legs. Height 227 cm, width 107 cm, depth 55 cm
***
***
***
A Louis XV style inlaid tulipwood bombe commode, mid 20th century with a serpentine ochre veined marble top above two long drawers with quarter panel veneer and floral inlay, a shaped apron, hipped edges and curvaceous legs embellished with gilt bronze rococo handles, pierced mounts and sabots. Height 89 cm, width 104 cm, depth 48 cm
***
***
***
An Art Deco walnut chest of drawers, circa 1930, the walnut veneered chest with a rectangular plain top over four drawers, each with two circular pull handles. Height 96 cm, width 105 cm, depth 49 cm
***
***
***
A late Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1830s, the straight fronted chest with two half width and three graduated full width cockbeaded and oak lined drawers with later locks and brass swing handles with pierced backplates, having a shaped apron and resting on shaped bracket feet. Height 104 cm, length 109 cm, depth 51 cm
***
***
***
A Louis XVI style marble topped cabinet, circa 1900 with a rectangular variegated rouge marble top above an open compartment, single drawer and cupboard doors, the quarter panelled veneer doors inlaid with trophies in contrasting oval reserves, raised on round fluted tapering legs. Height 134 cm, width 72 cm, depth 43 cm
***
***
***
A Napoleon III Louis XV style inlaid tulipwood vitrine, late 19th century, the vitrine with a recessed cavetto shaped cornice above shaped glazed panels to, the sides and a serpentine panel to, the door, opening to a red velvet lined interior, with floral inlay to, the lower register and raised on small proud curved legs, decorated throughout with cast bronze trailing vine trims and rocaille elements. Height 169 cm, width 78 cm, depth 47 cm
***
***
***
A large marble top marquetry sideboard with Louis XVI and Art Nouveau Influences, circa 1900 with an arched mirror above a breche d'Alep marble top flanked by a pair of tall side cupboards cabinets enclosing adjustable shelves, the central lower part with a frieze drawer and cupboard, the tulipwood cupboards with shaped and interlaced ebony strung reserves of autumn fruit in multi-coloured woods with mother-of-pearl detailing against burr elm veneering, all raised on fluted tapering feet. Height 191 cm,…
***
***
***
A pair of Louis XVI style cherrywood bedside tables, mid 20th century, the pair of bedside tables, with three quarter shaped galleries above two panelled drawers and raised on slender tapering fluted legs. Height 68 cm, width 39 cm, depth 29 cm
***
***
***
A pair of transitional inlaid tulipwood bedside tables, mid 20th century with three quarter shaped galleries, floral inlay reserves to, the top and feather banded reserves to, the sides, with three drawers above shaped aprons, raised on slender tapering cabriole legs. Height 74 cm, width 39 cm, depth 30 cm
***
***
***
A pair of transitional style inlaid tulipwood bedside tables, mid 20th century, the small oval-form bedsides with cast brass pierced three quarter galleries over two drawers, with floral inlay to bookend veneer panels, sides and top conforming, raised on sabre legs with sabots. Height 68 cm, width 41 cm, depth 34 cm
***
***
***
A pair of transitional tulipwood bedside tables, mid 20th century, the pair of bedsides with mottled ochre marble tops with moulded edges and canted corners, above two drawers with contrasting recessed panels and cast brass trims, sides conforming, and raised on hipped sabre legs with gilt mounts and sabots. Height 74 cm, width 40 cm, depth 27 cm
***
***
***
A Victorian mahogany bookcase, circa 1860 with an ogee moulded pediment over a two door glazed cabinet opening to three shelves with tooled green leather dust covers, over an extended base with a frieze drawer and two panelled cupboards, supported on a plinth base. Height 234 cm, width 148 cm, depth 50 cm
***
***
***
A carved oak fire screen, circa 1900, the central panel decorated with applied and raised acanthus leaves, scroll motifs, cornucopia and fruiting pomegranate branches, upon a stippled ground, raised on scrolled supports. Height 85.5 cm, width 46 cm, depth 28.5 cm
***
***
***
An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, late 19th century profusely carved throughout with foliage, flower heads and C-scrolls, the arched headboard with pierced oval panel above spindles, with plain sides, spiral-turned tapering posts with capitals and dentil moulded canopy, raised on carved baluster legs, see measurements. Height 223 cm, width 180 cm
***
***
***
A French provincial oak dining table, 20th century, the refectory-style oak dining table with light honey coloured three plank top with cleated ends, assembled with wooden pegs, raised on four tapering legs, of simple sturdy construction, lightly patinated. Purch. From Andrew farmer Antiques, high Street Armadale height 78 cm, length 214 cm, width 99 cm
***
***
***
An antique Georgian style mahogany tilt top occasional table, 19th century with a circular top on a turned and carved baluster column with tripod legs terminating in lion paw feet. Height 69 cm, diameter 86 cm
***
***
***
A Victorian huon pine wardrobe, late 19th century, the large three door breakfront wardrobe with a shaped pediment above three panelled cupboard doors with applied carved arches, central door mirrored, the interior fitted with slides and drawers, raised on a conforming plinth base, as found. Height 221 cm, width 234 cm, depth 80 cm
***
***
***
A large Jacobean revival stained oak dresser, late 19th century, the dresser base with a breakfront top with moulded and carved edges, above two small drawers and two panelled cupboard doors with masks and flanked by open compartments, supporting a raised panel back with barley twist supports holding open shelves and a canopy, carved throughout with geometric designs, guilloche carved friezes and a central figural panel, all raised on turned legs with stretchers, height 202 cm, w: 216 cm, D: 76 cm
***
***
***
A French walnut court cupboard, 19th century with an extended pediment and carved cornice above a central bevel glazed arched cabinet flanked by cupboard doors with relief carved panels, turned and fluted pillar embellishments, above an extended open compartment with vase supports, two frieze drawers and two ornately carved panelled cupboards flanked by columnar supports, upon a plinth base. Height 250 cm, width 145 cm, depth 58 cm
***
***
***
An early Victorian mahogany elbow chair, mid 19th century, the swept top rail above carved mid-rail with down-swept reeded arms with scrolling ends, above, the brown leather upholstered seat, with turned and reeded front supports, with BADA stamp certifying, the chair is over 100 years old. Height 85 cm, width 57 cm, depth 63 cm
***
***
***
A Regence style oak sideboard, mid 20th century, the shaped top with thumb nail moulded edge above four bow fronted central drawers with shaped and carved fielded panels, flanked by two similarly panelled full length cupboards with floriate crests, a carved curvaceous apron with a shell form embellishment and raised on small scrolled feet, with ornate cast swing handles, long hinges and pierced escutcheons. Height 101 cm, width 180 cm, depth 55 cm
***
***
***
A Victorian mahogany dressing table and chair, by Sowdon & Woledge (cabinet maker, London), circa 1860s, the dressing table with a quatrefoil shaped mirror between pierced decorative supports, upon a shaped compartment with three drawers above a curvaceous top with a central frieze drawer supported on bold cabriole legs carved to, the knees with acanthus leaves to a shaped base on castors, with maker's label to top, with a Victorian balloon back chair with carved back and rail, velvet upholstered seat, on…
***
***
***
A Georgian mahogany wig stand, circa 1800, the tripod platform base with swept legs terminating in pad feet, surmounted by S-scroll columns supporting two triangular drawers, and shaped columns supporting a moulded disc top, later used as a wash stand with a Wedgwood 'Pearl' bowl hand decorated with arches upon a pink ground, impressed mark underside. Height 82 cm, width 54 cm, depth 54 cm
***
***
***
An Italian carved walnut Sgabello hall chair, 19th century, the carved and stained walnut Renaissance-style 'Sgabello' stool, the shaped back with finely carved grotesque Chimera, palmette and C-scrolls, above a solid shaped seat supported on two similarly carved and pieced board legs with griffins and scrolling feet. Height 116 cm, width 46 cm, depth 50 cm
***
***
***
A Biedermeier mahogany foldover tea table, mid 19th century, the flame mahogany swivel top with inlaid and ebony strung edges over a waisted skirt, raised upon a lyre shaped pedestal and quadripartite platform base with four inverted scrolling feet. Height 72 cm, length 89 cm, width 44 cm, extended width 88 cm
***
***
***
An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, late 19th century profusely carved throughout with flowers, trailing foliage and scrolls, the arched headboard with pierced panel with small mirror crest flanked by a lion and horse above spindles, with spiral-turned tapering posts, foliate moulded sides and plain canopy, raised on carved baluster legs. Height 218 cm, width 151 cm
***
***
***
A Victorian style mahogany extension table and six dining chairs, 20th century, the dining table with one extension leaf, with a thumb nail moulded edge top raised on carved ball and baluster legs with toupie feet and brass castors, together with a set of 6 balloon back chairs with curved mid-rails, upholstered to, the stuffover seats in amber and gold striped fabric. Height 72 cm, extended length 163 cm, width 120 cm, (table) height 86 cm, (chair)
***
***
***
A large hand-blown studio glass vase, late 20th century, the ovoid cased glass vase decorated with three schools of fish in graduated blue to green underwater setting, with a clear polished foot, apparently unmarked. Height 33.5 cm
***
***
***
A large late Victorian oak twin pedestal desk, late 19th century, the rectangular top with moulded edges inlaid with a re-tooled and gilded tan leather writing surface, on twin pedestals with four panelled drawers with brass handles and backplates, the locks stamped Hobbs & Co London, the sides and back panelled, all raised upon a plinth base. Height 80 cm, width 151 cm, depth 104 cm
***
***
***
An early Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers, mid 19th century, the bow front top above two short and three graduated long drawers, all cockbeaded and flanked by parcel ebonised reeded side columns terminating in turned feet, with original turned knobs. Height 106 cm, width 109 cm, depth 55 cm
***
***
***
A Victorian mahogany extension dining table, 19th century, the rectangular top with thumb nail moulded edge and rounded corners, over a plain skirt and raised on four fluted baluster legs with brass caps and castors. With two extension leaves, winder and a set of four cups. Height 73 cm, length 167 cm, width 107 cm, extended length 259 cm
***
***
***
A late Victorian kneehole desk by Bulstrode of Cambridge, 19th century inlaid with a tooled dark brown leather top over a central drawer flanked by three drawers to one side and a cupboard to, the other, with flowerhead backplates and teardrop handles, raised on eight brass capped square tapering legs on castors, stamped 'Bulstrode Cambridge' to, the central drawer. Height 76 cm, width 117 cm, depth 62 cm
***
***
***
A Victorian mahogany dressing chest, second half 19th century with two carved and incised arms supporting a central arched swing mirror, the top with moulded edges above three small drawers and three graduated long drawers, all panelled and with turned handles, with carved detailing to, the front, raised on a plinth base with castors. Height 160 cm, width 121 cm, depth 57 cm
***
***
***
A late Georgian mahogany sideboard, circa 1830s, the top with rope inlay banding above two cockbeaded drawers, an arched key hole section to, the centre flanked by panelled side cupboards with internal shelf, all with brass swing handles and oval backplates, raised on six square form tapering legs with spade feet, the front with satinwood string inlay detailing. Height 92 cm, width 183 cm, depth 55 cm
***
***
***
An Edwardian mahogany parlour chair, early 20th century, the open armchair with scrolled acanthus and trellis ornate slat back, shaped arms to a red velvet upholstered seat, raised on cabriole legs. Height 90 cm, width 56 cm, depth 61 cm
***
***
***
A set of six Victorian mahogany spade back chairs, 19th century, the set of dining chairs with a typical curved back and mid-rail, the seats upholstered in powder blue velvet, raised on turned round tapering and reeded front legs and outswept rear legs. Height 84 cm, width 46 cm, depth 51 cm
***
***
***
An antique French walnut dough bin, late 18th to early 19th century, the rectangular two plank top with thumb nail moulded edge, sliding open to reveal a trough-shaped bin with tapered sides, with a relief carved shell and floral panel to, the long side, without stand, on later bun feet, with fine patination. Height 40 cm, length 108 cm, width 58 cm
***
***
***
An antique chest on stand, 19th century, the brass strapped walnut lift top chest or coffer with decorative pierced brass corners, escutcheon and carrying handles, raised on a later stand. Height 68 cm, width 57 cm, depth 40 cm
***
***
***
A Baroque revival inlaid walnut secretaire on chest, late 19th century with a bombe secretaire top with fall front, fitted interior and side drawers, over a double-curve serpentine chest with three long drawers, decorated throughout with rectangular burr walnut inlay with cross-banded stringing and contrasting dark stained moulded edges, with cast brass handles and escutcheons, all raised on flattened bun feet, possibly German or Italian. Height 101 cm, width 125 cm, depth 65 cm
***
***
***
Five English and other ceramic animal figurines, mid 20th century comprising a Goldsheider Myott bird on branch figurine, a Crown Staffordshire model of a chaffinch designed by J.T. Jones, an English and a Japanese dog figurines, and a Mongolian horse figurine. Height 12 cm, width 18.5 cm
***
***
***
A Royal Vienna style porcelain scenic tea set, late 19th century hand decorated with alternating courting scenes of romantic young lovers in rural landscape upon a Royal Blue ground with gilt borders, the set comprising a large twin handled circular serving tray, a teapot, lidded sugar bowl, and six demitasse cups and saucers, each with underglaze blue beehive mark. Height 14.5 cm, (teapot) diameter 32.5 cm, (tray)
***
***
***
A bronze neoclassical seal, 20th century, the patinated bronze seal depicting three putti on a tripartite stand supporting an orb with a mirror finish above their head, with a hexagonal uncut seal base. Length 11 cm
***
***
***
Three English ceramic items, comprising a Coalport 1902 Edward VII Coronation commemorative miniature tyg, a Copland Spode vase in, the geisha cherry blossom pattern, stamped underside, and a Royal Crown Derby small jug and dish in, the 'Derby Posies' pattern, green stamp underside. Height 15.5 cm, (vase) and smaller
***
***
***
5 Sevres Louis Philippe era porcelain plates with fire damage, circa 1846 comprising a set of four Sevres cabinet plate decorated with amorini and rosebuds flanking a wreath and crest for Louis Philippe within a bleu celeste gilt border, together with a cobalt blue and gilt small plate, all reputedly damaged in, the great fire of San Francisco, with fading and staining from, the extreme heat, marks for Sevres dated 1846 & Chateau des Tuileries to underside. Diameter 20 cm, & smaller
***
***
***
A 13-Piece Limoges porcelain fish service, circa 1930s comprising twelve plates and a large oval serving platter, each with polychrome transfer decoration of fish in landscape with flower in bloom, including salmon, trout, perch, bass, each with gilt borders and bearing green 'Limoges France' printed stamp to, the underside. Length 39.5 cm, width 31 cm, (platter) diameter 21 cm, (plates)
***
***
***
Two porcelain 'Mendiant' serving dishes, the three-lobed handled serving dishes with moulded edges, one probably Limoges with a scrolled branch top handle, decorated with restrained floral swag and garland border, unmarked, the other Continental with rose bouquets and central scrolling loop handle, painted numbers underside, unmarked length 34.5 cm, width 34.5 cm, and smaller
***
***
***
A good Victorian mahogany marble top bedside cabinet, 19th century, the square top with canted corners inset with a slightly recessed white marble top, above a small drawer, two faux drawers with marble lined pot cupboard, and two drawers below, raised on a plinth base, the drawers panelled with turned mahogany handles, the body with canted corners and moulded details and fine patination. Height 88 cm, width 42 cm, depth 38 cm
***
***