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Classic Interiors with The John Laws Collection — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:68
Sale Title:Classic Interiors with The John Laws CollectionLots with images:68
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:52
Date:4-Jul-2024
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A pair of Murano glass sconces, 20th century, hand blown and wired in the form of grape vines, on a gilt metal frame, 30 cm, height, 20 cm width, 12 cm depth
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Sarreguemines, four oyster plates, circa 1960, in green majolica, signed to base, 24.5 cm diameter
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A majolica and ceramic group, 20th century and earlier, comprising a matched set of Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage form dishes, together with miscellaneous by Wedgwood, Copeland and others, varying sizes, (47)
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Maitland Smith, a novelty library occasional table, circa third quarter 20th century, formed as a stack of books on a stand, with hinged top lid and marbled paper interior, 53.5 cm, height, 41 cm width, 39 cm depth
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A large silver cigar and cigarette box by Charles & Richard Comyns, London 1920, of plain box form with double-sided hinge top with central carry handle, the interior cedar lined, 14 cm, height, 30.5 cm width, 19 cm depth
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An English Japanned library bookcase, early 19th century and later, the upper section with astragal glazed doors, the lower with cupboards fitted with shelves, 215 cm, height, 250 cm width, 40 cm depth
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A chinoiserie Queen Anne style bureau, early 20th century, decorated in raised lacquer, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior, 105 cm, height, 80 cm width, 42 cm depth
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A pair of Chinese Rosewood horseshoe chairs, First half of 20th century, each folding chair with brass mounts and footrest, 73 cm high, 107 cm wide, 80 cm deep, (2).
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A Negoro lacquer raised tray, koban, in red with undercoat of black, 35.8 cm diam., 6 cm, height. Provenance: David Jones Gallery, Robert Haines era
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A Negoro lacquer serving bowl, raised from three scrolling feet and lacquered in red with undercoat of black, 33 cm diameter, 16.5 cm, height. Provenance: David Jones Gallery, Sydney (label attached)
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Two sancai-glazed figures of officials, Ming dynasty, 45.5 cm high each (2).
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A covered rock crystal bowl, Tibet, late 19th/early 20th century, raised on gilt tripod, the bowl fixed with parcel-gilt silver repousse decoration inlaid with semi-precious stones, the cover of parcel-gilt bronze repousse with a rock crystal finial, 20.2 cm, height, 23.2 cm length
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A pair of Indian paintings on mica, depicting a shipping scene of river transport conveying a nobleman, the other a large vessel conveying passengers and buildings, gallery label verso: 'Champkins Dover St London', 16 cm x 12 cm within mount, 26 cm x 29 cm including frame (2)
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A white-glazed 'deer and pine' vase, 20th century, mark of Chen Guozhi, 30.3 cm, height
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An archaistic 'kui-dragon' bronze vessel, hu, 16th/ 17th century, 25.5 cm, height, 13 cm width, 10.5 cm depth
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A famille-rose 'Cranes' ceramic plaque, Dated according to inscription guiyou year 1993, frame, 59 cm diam.
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A famille-rose 'Plum Bossom' ceramic plaque, 20th century, framed, 55 cm diam.
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Luo Dunyan (1814-1874) and Ruolan (19th century), Calligraphy, Ink on paper, two framed fans, Inscribed and signed Luo Dunyan and Ruolan, with three seals of the artists, and a dedication, 51 cm width (2).
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A pair of metal slabs on elm stands, the metal slabs possibly 18th century, and the stands 18th/19th century, the metal slabs stamped with Chinese characters to the stand with characters of 'Qianlong' vaguely intelligible, the stands 40.5 cm high, 48.5 cm wide, 26.5 cm deep, each, the slabs 7 cm high, 48.5 cm wide, 26.5 cm deep, (4).
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A huanghuali and mixed wood lantern with glass panels, China, dated by inscription 10th year of Guanxu period, corresponding to 1884, 43.5 cm, height, 27 cm width, 27 cm depth
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A Chinese stone carved pillow, carved with symmetrical figural forms, wax import seal to the base, 9 cm, height, 23 cm width, 13 cm depth
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Clarice Cliff (1899-1972), 'Triangle Flowers' Vase, 1929, Fantasque by Clarice Cliff, signed to the base 'Fantasque' by Clarice Cliff, Wilkinson Ltd England, earthenware hand painted with enamels, height: 16.5 cm, width: 24 cm. Reference: The Rich Designs of Clarice Cliff, pocketbook, New Names page 59.
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Clarice Cliff (1899-1972), Bizarre 'Sunray (Night & Day)' Coffee Set, 1929-1930 'Tankered' shape earthenware coffee pot, milk jug and three coffee can and saucer, Signed to the base Bizarre by Clarice Cliff, Earthenware hand painted with enamels, Height: coffee pot 19 cm, jug 8 cm, coffee can 5.3 cm. Diameter saucer 10 cm
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Clarice Cliff (1899-1972), Applique Bizarre 'Avignon' Coffee Pot, 1930-1931, signed to the base Applique Bizarre by Clarice Cliff, earthenware hand painted with enamels, conical shape, Height 17 cm.
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'Clarice Cliff, 1929-1930, 'Mondrian' Vase, Ovoid shape, designed by Clarice Cliff, made by Newport Pottery Co. Ltd. (part of A. J. Wilkinson Ltd.), signed to base, earthenware hand-painted with enamels, Height 11.5 cm.
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Clarice Cliff (1899-1972) 'Bizarre' Vase 1930-1936 'Bizarre' Vase 1930-1936 Height: 22 cm., 'Bizarre' Vase 1930-1936 Designed by Clarice Cliff, made by Newport Pottery Co. Ltd. (part of A. J. Wilkinson Ltd.), signed to base, Earthenware jug hand-painted with enamels, Height: 22 cm.
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Susie Cooper (British, 1902-1995), A group of Gray's Pottery 'Moon & Mountain' design, circa 1930, including teacup and saucer, milk jug and candlestick, (4), transfer mark Gray's Pottery Hanley, earthenware handpainted with enamels, Jug height 9 cm
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Clarice Cliff (1899-1972), Original Bizarre 'Lotus' Jug, 1920s, 'Lotus' shape earthenware jug in 'Bizarre' pattern, designed by Clarice Cliff, made by Newport Pottery Co. Ltd. (part of A. J. Wilkinson Ltd.), Burslem, 1929-31, signed and stamped to the base, earthenware jug hand-painted with enamels, Height: 29.5 cm
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Clarice Cliff (1899-1972), 'Blue Autumn' vase, 1930s designed by Clarice Cliff, made by Newport Pottery Co. Ltd. (part of A. J. Wilkinson Ltd.), printed 'Fantasque Bizarre' mark, shape no. 184, numbered 264 to base, Earthenware vase hand-painted with enamels., Height: 14.5 cm
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Myott Son & Co. 'Penguin / Beaky' jug circa 1936, Printed mark to base Myott Son & Co. Hand Painted B.G.62, with applied manufacturers label stating 'Myott, Son & Co. Item Jug, Shape Penguin, Decoration BG62', Earthenware vase hand-painted with enamels., Height 23 cm.
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Clarice Cliff (1899-1972) A group of three Clarice Cliff 'Fantasque' plates Diameter: 22 cm, 22 cm, 22.50 cm, A group of three Clarice Cliff 'Fantasque' plates Two plates of trees and house (Alpine) 1929-1931, third plate of 'Lily Design' 1929-1930, Signed 'Wilkinson Ltd England', Earthenware hand painted with enamels, Dish measuring 29.8 x 15.3 cm, plate diameter 14.3 cm.
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Hand painted tall vase, Unsigned, '145' incised to the base, glazed earnthenware, height 25 cm
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Enoch Boulton For Crown Devon, Geometric cubist pattern A19, signed to the base 'Crown Devon Fielding's England A19', earthenware hand painted with enamels, height: 11.8 cm
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Clarice Cliff (1899-1972), Collection of five 'Bizarre' plates, 1930-1936 'Bizarre' pattern, designed by Clarice Cliff, made by Newport Pottery Co. Ltd. (part of A. J. Wilkinson Ltd.), Burslem, signed and stamped to the base, Earthenware hand painted with enamels, Diameter: 21.8 cm, 15.8 cm, 14.3 cm.
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Clarice Cliff (1899-1972) A group of three Clarice Cliff 'Fantasque' plates Dish measuring 29.8 x 15.3 cm, plate diameter 14.3 cm, A group of three Clarice Cliff 'Fantasque' plates Umbrellas pattern, 1929-1930, Signed 'Wilkinson Ltd England', Earthenware hand painted with enamels, Dish measuring 29.8 x 15.3 cm, plate diameter 14.3 cm.
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Charles Schneider (1881-1953), An Orchidees cameo glass vase, circa 1925, incised marks 'Le Verre Francais' to foot and 'France' to base, height 30 cm
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CHARLES SCHNEIDER (1881-1953), A Schneider 'Charder' cameo glass vase, circa 1930, incised mark 'Le Verre Francais', height 27.5 cm
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Rene Lalique (French, 1860-1945), 'Gui' vase, designed 1920, Cased opalescent glass, height: 17 cm, engraved 'R.Lalique France'. Literature: Felix Marcilhac, Rene Lalique 1860-1945; Maitre-Verrier Analyse de L'ouvre et Catalogue Raisonne, Les editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1989, cat. 948
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Murano mezza filigrana set of wine glasses, each with gold inclusion knopped stem on a mezza filigrana foot, unsigned, 20 cm, height, (8)
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Charles Henry Baskett (British, 1872-1953), Thames Toil, c.1924, titled lower left, signed lower right, etching and aquatint, 19.5 x 34 cm (7 11/16 x 13 3/8in). Another impression of this print is held in the collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, United States of America
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John Olsen (1928-2023), Sydney Harbour: Seaport of Desire, 2002-2003, housed in original cloth covered solander case, Published by Tim Olsen Gallery, Ken McGregor and Port Jackson Press, Sydney, 2003, each numbered, titled, signed and dated below plate, seven etchings and printed frontispiece, portfolio edition: 22/90, 43 x 59 cm (16 15/16 x 23 1/4in)., (7). Provenance: Tim Olsen Gallery, Sydney, Private collection, Sydney, Portfolio comprising: i. Opera House, ii. Foggy Morning, iii. Seaport of Desire,…
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Eric Wilson (1911-1946), Study for 'Street in Siena', 1930, titled and dated lower left: 'Siena / March 30', pencil on paper, 17 x 11 cm (6 11/16 x 4 5/16in).. Provenance: Jean Appleton (signed on label attached verso), Artarmon Galleries, Sydney (label attached verso), Private collection, Sydney. Exhibited: Eric Wilson, Artarmon Galleries, Sydney March 1986, cat. 97, RELATED WORK, Street in Siena, oil on cardboard, 52 x 32.5 cm, in Douglas Dundas, 'Eric Wilson', Art and Australia, July - September 1974,…
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George Russell Drysdale (1912-1981), Country North from Balranald, titled and initialed lower right: 'RD / Country North from Balranald', ink and watercolour on paper, 23.5 x 18.5 cm (9 1/4 x 7 5/16in).. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney
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Michael Shannon (1927-1993), Queenslander with Palms, 1964, signed and dated lower left: 'Shannon 64', oil on canvas, 89.5 x 120.5 cm (35 1/4 x 47 7/16in).. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney
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Alan Stubbs (1898-1976), (Beach view), signed lower left: 'Alan Stubbs', watercolour on paper, 28.5 x 38 cm (11 1/4 x 14 15/16in).. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney
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John Coburn (1925-2006), Tree of Life, I, numbered, titled, and signed below image: '92/99 Desert Totems Coburn', screenprint, 32 x 49.5 cm (12 5/8 x 19 1/2in).. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney.
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Jason Benjamin (1971-2021), Letters from a Marriage, 2016, signed titled and dated verso: 'Letters from a / Marriage' / 2016 / Benjamin', oil on linen, 122 x 122 cm (48 1/16 x 48 1/16in).. Provenance: Art Index, Sydney, The Collection of Barbara Stone AM, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2016. Exhibited: Balentes: Life of an Ancient Soul, Australian Institute of Architects, Sydney, 7 - 14 April 2016
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A Paris Lefebrve 'Rue Amelot' royal portrait porcelain plaque, of Princess Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Wales (1796?1817), inscribed verso: 'Manufacture de Porcelaines de S.A.S Monseigneurs le duc D'Orleans, tenue par J'ques Lefebvre Rue Amelot No 64 au pont aux choux, A Paris', rectangular porcelain plaque, finely painted in enamel, in gilt gesso coronet frame, plaque: 16 x 13 cm, frame: 27 cm wide 43 cm high 8 cm deep. Other Notes: According to Regine de Plinval de Guillebon, Paris Porcelain 1770-1…
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Fine Regency Rosewood Sofa Table, circa 1825, the rectangular crossbanding top above two supports carved with scrolls and ending in winged lion paw feet, with hexagonal stretcher with ribbed center section, minor loss to veneer, height: 73 cm, width: 122.5 cm, depth: 53 cm. Provenance: L. J. Cook & Co. Sydney for 'Mandalay', an important Point Piper Estate
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A Roman marble head of Zeus-Serapis, Circa 2nd Century A.D., With lidded almond-shaped eyes, a thick beard and long flowing moustache, deeply drilled wavy hair framing face, with modius (headdress), mounted, height 10.5 cm (with stand 19.5 cm). Provenance: Xanthos Antiquities & Fine Art certificate and catalogue entry
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A French giltwood and Aubusson tapestry canape, 19th century, in the revivalist style, the carved giltwood frame covered to the back, inside arms and cushion with tapestry, width: 164 cm, height: 109 cm, depth: 78 cm. Provenance: The Collection of the late Lady Fairfax, for the Fairfax Penthouse, the Pierre New York
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Rene Lalique (French, 1860-1945), 'Ceylan' opalescent glass vase, designed in 1924, wheel-cut 'R. LALIQUE FRANCE' and engraved 'No. 905', in opalescent glass, frosted and polished, with amber hue, height: 24.3 cm. Literature: Felix Marcilhac, Rene Lalique 1860-1945; Maitre-Verrier Analyse de L'ouvre et Catalogue Raisonne, Les editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1989, cat. 905
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Rene Lalique (French, 1860-1945), 'Domremy' vase, designed 1926, cased opalescent glass with thistle motif, height: 21.5 cm, hand engraved R.Lalique France No. 979. Literature: Felix Marcilhac, Rene Lalique 1860-1945: Maitre-Verrier Analyse de L'ouvre et Catalogue Raisonne, Les editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1989, cat. 979
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Lalique Rene (French, 1860-1945), 'Oursin' vase, designed 1935, etched to base 'R.LALIQUE' and inscribed 'France', clear glass, frosted, with blue tint, height: 18.5 cm. Literature: Felix Marcilhac, Rene Lalique 1860-1945 Maitre-Verrier Analyse de L'ouvre et Catalogue Raisonne, Les editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1989, cat. 10-888
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Lalique Rene (French, 1860-1945), 'Terpsichore', designed in 1937, a rare and impressive opalescent glass figural vase with raised swags, pale amber hue, height: 44 cm, width: 33 cm, Engraved to the base 'R.Lalique France'. Literature: Felix Marcilhac, Rene Lalique 1860-1945 Maitre-Verrier Analyse de L'ouvre et Catalogue Raisonne, Les editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1989, cat. 10-888
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A Swiss miniature travel clock, circa 1920, With a 17-jewel movement, the porcelain face painted with Roman numerals and 'Swiss', the base marked: 'Argent Dore 0.935 (silver), '54945' and 'Hase Geneve', the movement marked: '17 JLS. 3 ADJ', height 4.5 cm x width 3 cm x depth 2 cm
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A Victorian silver part tea set, by Charles Stuart Harris, London 1891, comprising; teapot and kettle with stand and burner, tallest 33.5 cm, 1970 grams total weight (4 components)
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A collection of Georgian and Victorian silver, comprising; a pair of George III silver cruet pots by WH, London 1808 and 1810, the salts by Robert Harper, London 1859 and possibly (mark rubbed) David Mowden, London circa 1762, 451 grams total weight (pots 267g, salts 184g), (4)
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A collection of George III silver, comprising; a pair of salts by Peter & Anne Bateman, London 1799, a tea caddy by Peter & William Bateman, London 1809 (caddy with replaced cartouches), 153 grams total weight (caddy 64g, salts 27g), (3)
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A collection of Georgian and later silver, comprising; sauce boats by W.H London 1823 (restored), Marston & Bayliss, Birmingham 1905, castor by Martin, Hall & Co, Birmingham 1911, mustard pot by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1907, tallest 19 cm, 508 grams total weight, (sauce boats 232g and 90g, castor 126g, mustard 60g), (4)
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A collection of Victorian and later silver, comprising; a candlestick by TB, London 1898 (weighted), bonbon dish by E.S Barnsley & Co, Birmingham 1919, Mexican 925 sterling silver bonbon dish, tallest 28.5 cm, 605 grams total weight, (candlestick 266g, bonbon 90g and 249g), (3)
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An extensive Chinese silver table service of flatware, makers mark E.C., by E. Clemann of Peking, also impressed 935, of Art Deco design with stepped tapered form, mostly vacant handles, a few samples with engraved monogram 'W', comprising a full placings for twelve of: table forks, spoons and knives, dessert forks, spoons and side knives, fish knives and forks, pastry forks and knives, hors d'oeuvre forks and knives, butter knives, demitasse and tea spoons - together with: a tea strainer and stand, pair…
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A collection of American, English and continental silver flatware, Georgian, Victorian and early 20th century English sterling silver various flatware patterns, six tablespoons by Crichton Brothers (Lionel Alfred Crichton) London 1923, five forks by Richard Crossley London 1797, four table forks by William Eley I & William Fearn London 1800 - matched with another Georgian fork by I.B, 11 x teaspoons, Georgian and later, London, Edinburgh by various makers, six table forks by Kunne Altena, 25 x steel…
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A Georgian silver part table service of flatware with later silver knives the part setting of twelve by William Eley I, William Fearn & William Chawner, London, comprising a matched setting for twelve; 12 x tablespoons circa 1811/1812, 12 x dessert spoons circa 18/13/1814, 12 x teaspoons circa 1811, 12 x dinner and starter forks circa 1811/1812, together with 20th century silver knives by John Biggin, Sheffield 1985/1986, 12 x dinner and starter knives, (84 pieces), 1216 grams, forks 1133 grams, (total…
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An American sterling silver flatware service by The Stieff Company Baltimore for Colonial Williamsburg and Tiffany & Co., 20th century, A 'Queen Anne' setting for twelve comprising; dinner, forks and knives, starter forks and knives, dessert and teaspoons, butter knives with two matched side knives, eight spare side knives, one ladle, serving fork and spoon and carving set matched with Tiffany & Co blade Sterling carving three piece set and three English silver pistol grip forks by Crichton Brothers,…
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A pair of Elizabeth I Silver dishes, A rare pair of 18th century Austro Hungarian silver dishes, each with maker's mark DF, Pressburg circa 1771 - 1772, and with scalloped edge, the reverse with period bright cut initials 'AB', 27 cm diameter, total weight 1367 grams
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Joyce Rosemary Himsworth (Sheffield, England 1905-1989), An English Queen Elizabeth II silver pedestal small bowl, the hammered exterior with applied initial 'N' on paneled pedestal, Himsworth Sheffield guild mark to base and hallmarks to exterior dated 1957, 10.5 cm diameter, 144 grams
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A Danish sterling silver compote and pedestal bowl, by Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, 1933-1944 and later, the compote designed by Johan Rohde, pattern #17A, with hammered surface to body, stepped foot and stylised foliate openwork stem, the bowl designed by Harald Nielsen, pattern #575D of plain hammered form, compote: 11.5 cm diameter and 10.5 cm high, bowl: 16.5 cm diameter 6.5 cm high, total weight: 422 grams, (2)
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