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Estate & Collector: Fine & Dec Arts incl. Jewellery — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:319
Sale Title:Estate & Collector: Fine & Dec Arts incl. JewelleryLots with images:318
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:229
Date:21-Jul-2024
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Chinese ancestor portrait, Republic period. Likely first half 20th century. Fourteen ancestors with four attendants. Each side margin decorated with six vignettes. Large seal to lower right corner. Gouache, ink & gilt on paper 188 x 117 cm. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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Japanese school 2. Red-Headed Herons; ducks and water Lilies. Ink & colour of paper (lacquered) 2. 96 x 44 cm (each)
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2 Indo-Persian Mughul illuminated miniatures. Depicting hunting scenes with figures on elephant and horseback. Ink, colour & gilt 16 x 24 cm; 17 x 10 cm
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4 framed Indo-Persian illuminated miniatures. Each depicting courtiers and concubines. Ink, colour & gilt on paper 4. 14 x 10 cm (each)
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Chinese school, unsigned. Young lady with flower in hair. (painted in the manner of Jiang Changyi and Jiang Guofang). Oil on canvas on board. 89 x 59 cm
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Van Trung, Cong (Vietnamese 1907-2003. Japanese objects, 1948. W/Clr & gouache. 60.5 x 45 cm (sheet)
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Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (Japanese 1797-1861. 'An array of child or Youthful Heroes, Osandachi Buyu Zoroe'. Triptych showing children and men in various activities, many chop marks including artist's upper right. 34 x 75 cm. Woodblock
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Toyo, S. (Indonesian 1935-2000. Temple and women with fruit baskets. Oil on canvas. 64.5 x 89 cm
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Buenaventura, Alfredo (Philippines 1942-1982. Market sellers. Oil on canvas on board. 74 x 74 cm
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Yong, Kheng-Wah (Malaysian b.1945. Village lady fishing. Batik. 59 x 89 cm
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Indonesian school. Balinese ceremony. Signed indistinctly lower left. Acrylic on Canvas/Fabric on board. 50.5 x 83 cm
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Idris, Mohamed Zain (Malaysian 1939-2000. Fruit sellers. Signed N. Zain lower right. Oil on canvas. 40.5 x 60.5 cm
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Joo, Seah Kim (Singapore b.1939. 'China Town'. Mandarin Galleries, Singapore, label verso. Batik. 90.5 x 60 cm
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Buenaventura, Cesar (Philippines 1922-1983. The Road to town, 197(?). Oil on canvas. 60 x 90.5 cm
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South East Asian school. River fishing, 1981. Signed indistinctly lower right. Oil on canvas. 89 x 59 cm
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Artist unknown, signed. Fruit sellers, 1973. Batik. 75 x 95.5 cm
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Batuan school, (Philippines). Music and dance ceremony. Unsigned. W/Clr on paper on card. 68 x 90 cm
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Chan, Jehan (Malaysian 1937-2011. River and town. Oil on board. 24 x 36 cm
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Phong, Dao Hai (Vietnamese b.1965. Farmer life (triptych), 2004. Mixed media on panels. 49 x 123 cm (overall) 49 x 41 cm (each panel)
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Chan, Jehan (Malaysian 1937-2011. Fishing boats and coast, 2000. Signed lower left, and with artist seal. Mixed media on paper. 24.5 x 37 cm
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Chan, Jehan (Malaysian 1937-2011. Coastal village, 2000. Signed lower left, and with artist seal. Mixed media on paper. 24.5 x 37 cm
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Buenaventura, Alfredo (Philippines 1942-1982. Market scene. Oil on canvas on board. 21 x 28.5 cm
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Teng, Chuah Siew (Malaysian b.1944. Boy with bullock and Villagers. Batik. 60 x 155 cm
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Khoon hock, Lim (Toya) (Malaysian b.1943. Mother and child, 1967. Batik. 85 x 62 cm
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Vietnamese school. Bridge over river with figure. Signed indistinctly lower left. Oil on canvas. 44 x 59 cm
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Malaysian school, (signed Moun Chow) 2. River scene with boats, and river village with boats, 1968. Oil on canvas 2. 61 x 84 cm (each)
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Shi, Lifeng (Chinese b.1968. 'In control no. 56,' 2006. Ex Art Futures group, Hong Kong (certificate of authenticity included). Oil on canvas. 200 x 100 cm
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Soki, Ketut (Balinese 1946-2022. 'Penestanan, Ubud'. Acrylic on canvas. 56 x 35 cm. Provenance: collection John D. Chesterman, Sydney.
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Buenaventura, Cesar (Philippines 1922-1983. Horse and cart in city Street, 1997. Oil on canvas. 44.5 x 60 cm
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Hwang, Kyu-Baik (Korean b.1932. 'Butterflies'. Mezzotint. 34 x 29.5 cm (image) 65 x 50 cm (sheet)
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Keng, Chuah Seow (Malaysian b.1945. River house. Signed 'S Keng' lower right. Batik. 57 x 44 cm
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Ling, Pang (Singapore b.1942. Orchids in hanging basket. Batik. 51 x 68.5 cm
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Zhou, Jinhua (Chinese b.1978. 'If one Day,' 2008. Ex Art Futures group, Hong Kong (certificate of authenticity included). Acrylic & oil on canvas. 145 x 110 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty buffalo horn carving of Shoulao. Holding his staff and peach. Height 20 cm. Provenance: from the collection of the late Warren Mallard
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Qing Dynasty polychrome painted wood figure of Avalokitesvara (guanyin). Seated in water, moon pose. Height 62 cm
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Early 20th century Chinese cloisonne ginger jar. Height 16 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and Lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Chinese Sancai glazed Ming Dynasty roof tile. Charmingly modelled horse, leaping through clouds. With old losses and restoration. Height 23 cm. Provenance: Estate late Margot D Staples, Sydney.
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Chinese crackle glazed vase. Decorated with shrimp. Height 31 cm
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Japanese Kutani vase. Twin handled baluster form vase in iron red and cobalt palette. On a fitted wooden stand. Height 37.5 cm (without stand)
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2 19th century Indian Dhokra bronze items. Bust of a woman; and three part casting of Khandoba, manifestation of Shiva, mounted on a horse. Height 19.5 cm (tallest)
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Large Indian brass alloy 'Elephant Bell.'. On a woven cotton strap. Height 13 cm
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Japanese Bizen Ware vase. Unglazed globose vase, with incised signature to base. Kiri wood tomobako, with signature and seal. Height 23 cm
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Japanese Shibukusa Ware tea bowl, with cream crackle glaze. Along with kiri wood tomobako, with signature and seal. Height .5.5 cm, depth iameter 14 cm
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Japanese shino Ware vase. Ovoid form, with potter's mark to base. Kiri wood tomobako, with signature and seal. Height 30 cm
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Japanese Oribe Pottery dish. Square dish with green and cream glaze. Kiri wood tomobako, with signature and seal. 23 x 23 cm
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Japanese Bizen Ware vase, with Sangiri finish. Kiri wood tomobako, with signature and seal. Height 25 cm, depth iameter 12 cm
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Japanese Fukagawa vase. Decorated with flowering prunus. In kiri wood tomobako. Height 27 cm
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Japanese Shigaraki Ware platter. Rectangular form. Incised signature to base. In kiri wood tomobako. 31 x 23 cm
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Boxed pair of Japanese Hanashyo Edo Kiriko whiskey tumblers. Red and blue cased cut glass. In kiri wood tomobako. Height 9 cm
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19th century Burmese, Karen people bronze rain drum. With good, even patination. The top decorated with 4 groups of stacked frogs. Height 41 cm, depth iameter 56 cm
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Le Corbusier globe La Mappemonde. Designed 1925, re-issued Alfred Ruegg, 1988. Chrome metal frame supporting terrestrial globe. Height 98 cm
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Pair Australian cast iron andirons. Cast in the form of emu and kangaroo.
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Book, 'The Australian Sketchbook'. S.T. Gill, pub. Lansdowne press, 1974. Limited ed. Of 1000. Reprint of 1864 edition
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2 Australian Pottery vases. One by John Campbell, the other by Bennett Pottery. Both in green glaze. Height 8 cm; 11 cm
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Studio Pottery bust of a Digger in a slouch hat. Copper glazed, and interior marked 'D. Selmon 1987'. Height 28 cm
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Australian Pottery dish. Circular dish on a raised foot. A continuous band of gum leaf and nut decoration to rim. Diameter 23 cm
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4 Australian Pottery pieces. Including a pair of John Campbell miniature vases; John Campbell map of Tasmania souvenir; and a John McHugh tapering vase. Height 12.5 cm tallest)
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After Lopez, Miguel. Bronze sculpture of an emu. On a black stone base. Cast signature 'Milo'. Height 17.5 cm
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Australian silver plated emu egg centrepiece. Uncarved egg, with emu finial, the stand with three koalas. Height 35 cm
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Pair Australian carved emu eggs on silver plated stands. One kangaroo, and one with koala and cockatoo.. Both on ebonised stands height 26 cm; 24.5 cm
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Regal Mashman Pottery vase. Twin handled vase in brown tone glazes. Impressed factory mark to base 'Regal artwares'. Height 21 cm
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Australian Pottery Harvey School vase. Tall square vase, with applied gum leaves and branch. In green and brown glaze. Height 18 cm
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4 Australian Harvey School Pottery pieces. Including a tall jug with mottled blue, green and yellow glaze; bulbous lamp base, with green, yellow and brown drip glaze; green and yellow squat vase; and a green glazed dish. Height 18 cm (jug)
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3 Lithgow Pottery stoneware jars. One in Rockingham glaze. All with impressed marks. Height 23 cm tallest)
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Les Blakebrough 1930-2022, stoneware bowl. Twin handles, and gilt brushed rim. Impressed studio seal to base.. Height 9 cm, depth iameter 13.5 cm
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Pair Australian Harvey School semi circular trough vases. With applied gum leaves and nuts. Incised 'Mac' to base. Diameter 27 cm approx.)
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Australian Harvey School Pottery jug. Squat square form, with green and brown drip glaze. Incised 'Plp' to base. Height 9.5 cm
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Australian Harvey School Pottery wall pocket. With applied gum leaves and nuts. Incised 'Cooper Mf'. Height 20 cm
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Australian Pottery lamp base. With carved relief gum leaves and branch, in green and brown glaze. Incised 'J.A.G. Epping to base. Height 22 cm base)
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Australian Pottery vase. With applied gum leaves and branch, in green and brown mottled glaze. Height 22 cm
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3 Australian Harvey School Pottery pieces. Including a shallow trough vase with applied gum leaves and nuts, incised 'Lbs Da' to base; leaf form dish, incised 'B Weekes' to base; and a leaf form toast rack, 'A K Mowll'.
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Australian Pottery Harvey School table centre. With moulded lizard and tree stump, in green and brown drip glaze. 32 x 26 cm base)
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Australian Pottery vase. Globose vase with applied gum leaves and branch. Faintly incised to base. Likely 'Florenz'. Height 10 cm
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Regal Mashman Pottery vase. Globose vase with ribbed sides, in a green/grey glaze. Faint impressed factory mark to base. Height 17 cm
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Remued Pottery jug and vase. Each with ribbed body and applied branch handles. In brown, tan and green glazes. Each incised 'Remued' to base. Height 13.5 cm (jug), 11.5 cm (vase)
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Reproduction silver plated 'Australiana' table centre. Cut crystal bowl supported by palm tree, with wallaby beneath. Height 49 cm
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2 similar Australian Harvey School trough vases. Rectangular vases, each with applied gum leaves and nuts. One incised 'Stewart' to base. Length 16 cm (each)
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John Campbell Pottery vase. Large, twin handled vase with green glaze. Incised 'John Campbell 1933 A304SH' to base. Height 20 cm
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Australian Pottery Harvey School Pottery box. Rectangular box with cover, incised 'K.I.D' to base. ( length 11.5 cm, width 8 cm
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Eric Bryce Carter wall pocket. With applied gumnuts and leaves, in brown and green glaze. Incised 'Eric Bryce Carter, Sydney' verso. Height 22 cm
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2 W.C. Bennett Pottery trough vases. Each rectangular vase with matching frog and impressed factory marks to base. Length 23 cm (longest)
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1810 Governor Lachlan Macquarie land Grant. Granting 520 acres of land in Cabramatta to a John Connell. Signed and sealed 'L. Macquarie on 1st January 1810'.. 28 x 39 cm
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1840 Governor Sir George Gipps land Grant. Granting 550 acres of land, in liberty plains parish, Cumberland County to the explorers and politicians, William Lawson and William Wentworth. Signed and sealed 'Geo Gipps, 1840'. 34 x 40 cm
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1834 Governor Sir Richard Bourke land Grant. Granting 1920 acres of land at Coolaburragundy to William Cox. Signed and sealed 'Rich Bourke, 29th October 1834'. 36 x 43 cm
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1836 Governor Sir Richard Bourke land Grant. Granting 2 acres in the town of Bathurst to a James Raymond. Signed and sealed 'Rich Bourke 11th April 1836'. 31 x 38 cm
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20th century NSW railway sign. 'Drivers when passing this signal at stop in accordance with the regulations and Picton is cut out must proceed cautiously and bring their train to a stand..'. 112 x 112
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Books 7, seven volumes Neksuke. Including O'Brien, Mary Louise 'Netsuke: a guide for Collectors', Charles E Tuttle Co Rutland USA 1971, hardcover with dust wrapper. 29 x 23 cm (largest). Provenance: from the collection of the late George Fennell
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Books 7, seven volumes woven rugs & textiles. Including Azardi, Siawosch 'Turkoman carpets and the Ethnographic Significance of their Ornaments', the Crosby press 1975, hardcover with plastic overlay taped; Bennet, Ian (ed.) 'Rugs and carpets of the World', Ferndale Editions 1978, hardcover with dust wrapper and plastic overlay taped. 33 x 24 cm (largest). Provenance: from the collection of the late George Fennell
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Books 7, seven volumes Oriental carpets. Including Forman, Bedrich 'Indonesian Batik & Ikat', Hamlyn 1988, cloth hardcover with dust wrapper; Mumford, John K. 'Oriental Rugs', Bramhall house Ny 1981, hardcover with dust wrapper taped. 28 x 24 cm (largest). Provenance: from the collection of the late George Fennell
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9 exhibition booklets woven rugs & textiles. Including 'Uzbek', 'Unravelling the rug Puzzle', 'Belouch prayer Rugs' (signed by author), 'Textiles of Baluchistan' etc. 28 x 21.5 cm (largest). Provenance: from the collection of the late George Fennell
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Very large 20th century porcelain figure group. 'The Chinese Emperor' after Johann Melchior. Depicting the enthroned emperor seated under a baldachin, with attendants representing the arts. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 58 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Low, goat drawn carriage with four putti with garlands. Marked 'Dresden' to base. ( length 45 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. A courting couple. Height 30 cm
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20th century porcelain table centre. Shell form bowl, raised on a cresting wave, with a maiden seated on its edge. Marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 31 cm
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20th century porcelain figure group. Young couple on a see-saw, marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 25 cm
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Roseville Rozane Ware vase. Hand painted floral decoration, signed V. Adams. Factory mark to base. Height 26 cm
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2 Bohemian Spa glass goblets. With amber & ruby flash overlay, and etched & painted decoration. Height 17 cm;10.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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3 Royal Copenhagen vases. Two decorated with flowering dogwood blooms; and one with swans in flight. Height 28 cm (tallest). Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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4 Danish porcelain figures. Including 2 Bing and Grondahl figures of young women feeding geese and chickens; an 2 Royal Copenhagen figures. Height 24 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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Various Victorian and Edwardian cranberry glass items. Including bedside water beaker and glass; finger bowl; 2 jugs; and pair of vases. Provenance: The estate collection of Sir Eric and lady Harrison, former high Commissioner to the UK 1956-1964, Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
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