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Auction House:Philips Auctions AustraliaNumber of lots recorded:451
Sale Title:Fine & Decorative ArtsLots with images:451
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:377
Date:9-Dec-2024
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A framed linen sampler, 19th century worked in cross-stitch in red thread on light beige linen, with alphabets, numerals, line fillers, successive patterned borders and foliage markers. By 'Esperanza Tomas'. Height 60 cm, width 58.5 cm
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A large Flemish style woven tapestry, Jules Pansu (Paris), circa 1970s after, the original 15th century Tournai tapestry now in, the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, the large Flemish style woven tapestry featuring a lively scene of woodcutters at work in a forest replete with animals, with fabric backing, 'Jp Paris' label verso, on a brass suspension rod with finials. Length 137 cm, width 208 cm, (rail length 232 cm)
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A leopard skin rug, the full taxidermy Panthera pardus (leopard) skin with head mount, probably East African origin, with navy blue felt backing. Length 222 cm, width 152 cm
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A black forest carved oak dog house cigar box, circa 1900, the humidor in, the form of a dog kennel with hinged lockable pitched roof, cast spelter dog in, the entrance, with internal removable cigar stand and key. Height 21 cm, width 23.5 cm, depth 27 cm
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A Georgian woven silk embroidery, early 19th century, the oval embroidery panel depicting a genre scene of a farming couple, housed in a gilt frame. Height 40.5 cm, width 35.5 cm
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A cast iron garden whippet, 20th century, the heavy cast iron model of an animated whippet seated upright, with enamel paint finish. Height 63 cm
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A boxed Martell Xo Supreme 700ML cognac bottle, the sealed cognac bottle in its original box. Height 23.5 cm
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A boxed Hennessy X.O 700ML cognac bottle, the sealed cognac bottle in its original box. Height 23 cm
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A boxed Hennessy X.O 1L cognac bottle, the sealed cognac bottle in its original box. Height 25.5 cm
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A Martell Vsop medallion 700ML cognac bottle and another, the sealed Martell cognac bottle, together with a boxed Remy Martin Xo cognac bottle, opened and with, the cork broken. Height 31.5 cm, and smaller
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A boxed Hennessy X.O 1L cognac bottle, the sealed cognac bottle in its original box. Height 25 cm
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A Remy Martin 3L champagne cognac on cradle, the 3L sealed bottle on its original wooden cradle swing stand. Height 50 cm, depth 17.5 cm, depth 20.5 cm
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A Teacher's highland cream 4.5L Whisky on cradle, the 4.5L sealed bottle on its original cradle swing stand. Height 51 cm, width 19 cm, depth 20 cm
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A Viola labelled Reghin 15 ½ - Romania, with maple back and side, spruce top, set up with new ebony pegs, Despiau bridge, new sound post, ebony tail piece and chin rest, together with Larsen original viola strings set. Complete with new viola bow, new oblong fitted and adjustable case, shoulder rest and rosin. Provenance: from, the stock-in-trade of retired Melbourne violin restorer and shop owner Brenton Fyfield ('The Violineri', first established in Camberwell in 1986). Length 65 cm
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An unlabelled German violin, circa 1900 with maple back and side, spruce top, wear on, the neck and on treble inner bout suggesting that this violin was used extensively by a folk fiddler, fitted with new ebony pegs, Despiau bridge and new sound post, new ebony tail piece, chin rest and Obligato strings. Instrument only. Provenance: from, the stock-in-trade of retired Melbourne violin restorer and shop owner Brenton Fyfield ('The Violineri', first established in Camberwell in 1986). Length 58 cm
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A F. Tyrrell blackwood violin, F. Tyrrell, Melbourne, 1936 with blackwood back, sides, neck and scroll, spruce top, fitted with new ebony pegs, Despiau bridge, new sound post and Obligato strings. Instrument only. Provenance: from, the stock-in-trade of retired Melbourne violin restorer and shop owner Brenton Fyfield ('The Violineri', first established in Camberwell in 1986). Length 61 cm
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A group of six copper Frying pans, of various sizes and forms, with tin lined interiors and rivet joined cast iron handles, one twin-handled, one oval form, one larger with a hammered finish. Height 4.5 cm, diameter: 28 cm, and smaller
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A set of five copper saucepans, circa 1900, the copper set of five heavy gauge straight-sided graduated saucepans with rivet joined cast iron handles. Height 10.5 cm, diameter: 20.5 cm, and smaller
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A set of five copper saucepans, circa 1900, the copper set of five heavy gauge straight-sided graduated saucepans with tin lined interiors and rivet joined cast iron handles, stamped 'Les Cuivres de Faucogney made in France'. Height 10 cm, diameter: 20 cm, and smaller
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A set of five copper saucepans, circa 1900, the copper set of five heavy gauge straight-sided graduated saucepans with tin lined interiors and rivet joined cast iron handles, each stamped 'Fabrication Francaise'. Height 10 cm, diameter: 20 cm, and smaller
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A set of six copper saucepans, circa 1900, the copper set of six straight-sided graduated saucepans with rivet joined cast iron handles. Height 9 cm, diameter: 18.5 cm, and smaller
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An assorted group of pewter wares, mostly 19th century comprising antique English pewter serving dishes, some engraved and inscribed, smaller plates, bowls, egg cup, gill and half gill measures, some items marked (quantity. 36 items). Diameter: 32 cm, and smaller
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A group of nine copper saucepans, circa: 1900, the assorted group of nine heavy gauge small copper saucepans with tin lined interiors and rivet-joined cast iron handles, variously stamped 'Auboin', 'A La Menagere Paris', 'S.A.G'. Height 8 cm, diameter: 14 cm, and smaller
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A miniature portrait of an angel, late 19th century, the painted portrait of an angel, in a square timber frame with a circular opening, unsigned. Height 12 cm, width 11.5 cm
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A Chinese chess set with engraved tiles, late 20th century, the vintage chess set with relief carved wooden folding board with brass handles, decorated with engraved and inked polychrome tiles, with drawers to each end containing composite pieces. Length 45.5 cm, width 45.5 cm, (board) height 10 cm, (pieces) and smaller
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A leather bound German bible and a Dutch new Testament with gold clasp, 18th and 19th century comprising an imposing leather bound holy bible (as found) printed in Basel, 1736 (text in German); together with a new Testament (Amsterdam/Haarlem: J. Brandt en zoon, 1887) in Dutch language, with Morocco leather wallet binding and chiselled gold clasp. Length 38 cm, width 26 cm, depth 14 cm, and smaller
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An assorted group of compacts, boxes and other items, comprising a c1930s circular powder compact in silver tone metal, the hinged lid with blue butterfly wings ground overlaid with a nocturnal lakeside landscape, stamped 'Gwenda, England' to, the inner hinge, an enamelled brass rectangular box, the hinged blue guilloche lid with spandrels centering a bow trophy in shaped reserve, stamped 'Lenk made in Austria' underside, an unmarked Iraqi niello silver letter opener in, the form of a scimitar , a small…
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An assortment of items, comprising a pair of mid 20th century kangaroo ceramic bookends, a Wedgwood 'Rosemeade' plate and side plate set, a Continental ceramic wall plate, a triple LP record set of, the Goons, a 1994 Carter's book, a leather cartridge belt and a faux leather gun case. Height 4 cm, diameter: 26 cm, (large plate)
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A Leatherbound card photo album and Redoute's illustrated 'Roses' book, comprising a late Victorian leatherbound cabinet card photo album with portraits of mostly late Victorian men by mainly London photographers, together with Pierre-Joseph Redoute, roses, Ariel press, London, 1963. Length 16.5 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm
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A sea turtle shell, 20th century, the lacquered shell of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) with a 13-plate shell. Length 34 cm, width 19 cm
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A late Georgian copper samovar, 19th century, the copper samovar of urn shape with scrolled handles, raised on a square base with ball feet, the brass spigot with ceramic finial. Height 52 cm, width 28 cm
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A French Belle Epoque 3-piece figural clock garniture set, after F. Moreau, c1895, the three piece bronzed spelter clock with a young woman seated on an ornate clock case with white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and floral swags, one arm resting on a harp while a winged cherub below is trying to play, the harp, inscribed 'Un duo D'Amour', upon an onyx base with moulded edge and toupie feet; with a pair of lidded urns with floral cast bodies on pierced scrolling leaf cast legs terminating in hoof feet on…
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A French green onyx neoclassical mantel clock, Julez Rolez, Paris, circa 1890, the architectural onyx case with a triangular pediment above a recessed body and extended base, two pairs of gilt metal doric columns flanking an ornate dial with Arabic numeral chapter ring, the brass twin-train movement striking on a gong, numbered and stamped 'Jules Rolez limited Paris'. Height 28.5 cm, width 33.5 cm, depth 14 cm
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A Baccarat crystal 'Lalande' clock, designed by Savinel & Roze for Baccarat, 1995 in blue coloration, the design classic desk clock of demi-lune undulating form with a minimalist circular white clock face, discreetly inscribed Baccarat in cursive, with a Swiss quartz movement, signed and marked Baccarat to, the underside, with instruction manual and original box. Height 7.5 cm, width 8 cm, depth 3.5 cm
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A large bronze figure of a dancer after Chiparus, 20th century, the Art Deco style dynamic figure of a standing dancer with a raised leg and extended left arm, wearing flowing robes and cloche, signed 'D.H. Chiparus' to, the integral circular foot and raised upon a black marble waisted base height 66 cm
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A bronze figure of a young girl signed Preiss, late 20th century modelled as a standing little girl holding, the sems of her dress, upon an integral octagonal base signed 'Preiss' atop a mottled green marble columnar pedestal. Height 31.5 cm
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A cast iron figure of a greyhound, late 20th century, the figure of a greyhound standing foursquare, with patinated finish. Height 28.5 cm, width 36 cm
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A bronze figure of a tennis player, 20th century modelled as a female tennis player in action with a patinated bronze finish, on an integral base mounted on a grey marble plinth. Height 26.5 cm
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A French brass strawberry comport, circa 1900, the circular brass bowl embossed and chased with a fruiting strawberry plant encircling, the body, raised on a short waisted brass column and domed base with beaded border. Height 15.5 cm, diameter: 20.5 cm
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An Art Deco cold painted bronze figural group by Salvatore Melani, Salvatore Melani (1902-1972), the dynamic group of nymph jumping from a wave with her arms extended, flanked by two seagulls with, their wings fully extended, in cold painted bronze, raised on a black marble plinth, signed 'S. Melani Bronze' to, the reverse of, the figure. Height 53 cm, width 80 cm, depth 22 cm
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An Indian brass lamp oil container and a Burmese offering vessel, 18th century and 20th century, the tall and elegant oil container in turned and cast brass with a twin handled compressed spherical base and a long tapering hexagonal spout, used to refill oil lamps, and a Burmese gilt and lacquer temple offering container (Mandalay, early 20th century), the surface encrusted with scrolling tendrils, inlaid with coloured glass. Height 45 cm, and 36 cm
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A mixed group of items, 20th century comprising two silver plate belts made of pierced and engraved chain-linked plaques hooking together at, the ends, a small carved ivory elephant ornament mounted on a banded agate base, four silver plate floral embossed small dishes, a blue stone figure, a tagua nut dragon, a stylised glass elephant and a leather and brass small flask. Height 11 cm, (elephant) length 71 cm, (belt) and smaller
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Two Indian brass embossed trays, early 20th century, the twin-handled trays, repousse and copper inlaid with elephants, scrolls and patterned borders, unmarked. Length 40.5 cm, width 25 cm, and smaller
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Three Indian brass and copper items, comprising a brass painting block, a 17th century octagonal copper stand pierced and raised on eight short feet, together with a patinated brass spherical box with a flat base with engraved borders and surmounted with a bird finial. Height 14 cm, diameter: 10.5 cm, and smaller
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An early Indian carved sandstone bust of Shiva, mounted on a perspex stand. Height 22 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 13 cm
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A pair of brass Dipa Lakshimi oil lamps, 19th century height 24 cm
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An Indian brass model of a cow and a pair of lidded urns, 20th century, the Indian brass cow standing foursquare, together with a pair of plain footed urns and domed cover with finials, unmarked. Height 20.5 cm, (urns) height 14 cm, width 21 cm, (cow)
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Two Indian brass oil lamps, 19th century comprising an Anglo-Indian brass four-light Lucerna-type oil lamp and another. Height 58 cm, and 30.5 cm
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A Tibetan bronze figure of Citipati and other items, 19th-20th century, the figure of Citipati standing on a lotus base and holding a human foot, in dark patina, together with two vajras and a dragon finial or spout. Height 28.5 cm, width 11 cm, and smaller
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A Chinese carved stone Buddha and a Thai brass figure of a deity, 19th-20th century height 17.5 cm, and smaller
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An Indian brass figure of Horse-Mounted Aiyanar, South India, 19th century finely detailed, mounted on stand. Height 13.5 cm, width 10 cm
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Two Indian cast brass and copper Krishna stands, early 20th century, the two three-Krishma kneeling and dancing stands in brass and bronze. Height 14.5 cm, length 17 cm, width 17 cm, and smaller
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An Indian Turtle-Form coconut grater, 19th century, the metal and bronze coconut / vegetable grater in, the form of a turtle, on short claw feet, patinated. Height 6.5 cm, length 20.5 cm, width 19 cm
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A pair of Indian iron Lotas, Punjab, 19th century, the bulbous riveted iron lotas (water pots) made to collect and store holy water from, the Ganges, with engraved decoration. Height 17.5 cm, diameter: 19.5 cm
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A carved wood Hindu deity and a fertility doll, comprising a carved wood figure of Vishnu standing and an Ashanti fertility doll. Length 18 cm, width 10 cm, and smaller
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Two Indian cast brass circular plaques of, the Monkey-God Hanuman, 19th century, the cast brass Hanunan pectoral plaque, together with a smaller one. Length 19.5 cm, diameter: 16.5 cm, and smaller
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A Tibetan bronze Mahakala form incense burner, 19th century in, the form of a head of Mahakala, the wrathful deity with mouth wide open and bushy eyebrows, wearing his crown of five skulls, raised on tripod paw feet, with chocolate brown patina. Height 8.5 cm, length 13 cm, width 11.5 cm
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A Tibetan Woman's belt and pouch (Baghu) with silver mounts, 19th century, the leather 'Mecha' purse et with silver plaques decorated to, the front flap with silver embossed with Himalayan Tibetan motifs and with large coral and turquoise cabochon in a lotus box setting, with wool belt, attached large plaque with lotus vase flanked by double dragons and adornments. Length 7 cm, width 12.5 cm, (purse)
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Three Indian brass holy water Vesssels, 19th/20th century comprising a 19th century brass 'Ganga-jumuna JAL ' (holy water pot) in brass inlaid with copper foliate decoration, an early 20th century 'Ganga JAL lota' and cover with top handle, and a patinated vase of lobed form. Height 22 cm, and smaller
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Two Indian bronze and brass figures of Durga, South India, 18-19th century, the seated Durga figures in bronze and brass on circular and square platforms. Height 13 cm, and smaller
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Three Indian bronze figures of Balakrishna, Shiva and another, 18th century and later, the small bronze of Balakrishna standing on one foot, the face with aquiline nose and wide eyes and with fine dark-chocolate patina another of Shiva standing on a square platform stand, with four arms holding attributes, and another small figure. Height 12.5 cm, and smaller
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Two Indian copper water ewers, 18-19th century, the patinated copper water ewers of traditional form with dragon shaped spout. Height 17.5 cm, and smaller
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Two Thai and Indian bronze figures of Lokanatha and Murugan, 19th century both with dark-chocolate patina, on circular and square section stands. Height 13 cm, and smaller
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Two Indian bronze and brass equestrian figures, South India, 17-18th century height 11 cm, width 10.5 cm, and smaller
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Two Indian brass figures of Vishnu and Kali, South India, 18th and 20th century, the brass figure of Vishnu with four arms, seated in Lalitasana on a circular base, together with a cast brass figure of Kali with her usual attributes. Height 10.5 cm, and smaller
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An Indian cast brass Lakshmi Dipa lamp on stand, South India, 17th-18th century on a later wooden stand. Height 16 cm
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An Indian brass figure of Ganesh, early 20th century, the cast brass Hindu deity seated on a square stepped dais, with his elephant head, four arms and usual attributes. Height 8 cm
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An Indian brass box, early 20th century, the patinated cast brass box of oval form, the hinged head cover opening vertically, probably used to store 'Bindi' vermillion powder for, the third eye, unmarked. Height 3.5 cm, length 7 cm, width 4 cm
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A South Indian bronze of Balakrishna standing, South India, 15th century, the fine bronze depicting Krishna with, the left foot on a tiered lotus pedestal, the right foot on a lotus flower, the left arm raised in gaja mudra and holding a butterball in, the right hand, with elaborate and finely cast armlets, anklets, necklace and waist band, the face with aquiline nose and wide eyes and fine dark-chocolate patina. Height 11.5 cm
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An Indian cast bronze of Durga and Mahishasura, probably Karnataka, 17-18th century, the cast bronze figure of, the Hindu deity Durga (a shakti of Shiva), seated in lalitsana pose atop a platform, one of her four arms pulling, the demon from, the mouth in, the buffalo-demon Mahishasura. Height 13 cm
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Four South Indian horse and equestrian figures, 19th century and later height 10.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, and smaller
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Four Shivaite bronze amulet pendants, probably Rajasthan, Northern India, first half 20th century length 14.5 cm, width 9.5 cm, and smaller
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Two South Indian brass and bronze figures of deities, height 12.5 cm, and smaller
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Two Indian brass plaques of Virabhadra, 19-20th century length 25.5 cm, width 15 cm, and smaller
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A Virabhadra brass plaque and a bronze Prabhavali frame, probably Karnataka, 19th century length 19.5 cm, width 12.5 cm, and smaller
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An Indian Nandi oil lamp and two standing deities, 19-20th century height 14 cm, width 13 cm, and smaller
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Two Indian bronze deity figures, 19th century height 9.5 cm, and smaller
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An Indian bronze of Shiva-Bhairava and a brass Naga altar ornament, 19-20th century height 21 cm, and smaller
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An Indian cast bronze plaque of Virabhadra, 19th century length 16 cm, width 12 cm
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A south East Asian carved and painted wood figural group, the large group carved in openwork, unsigned, on a later wooden base. Height 90 cm, width 41.5 cm, depth 21.5 cm
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A large Indonesian carved teak group, 20th century, the large openwork carving featuring Vishnu, Garuda, attendants, monkeys. Height 79 cm, width 42 cm, depth 15 cm
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A large Chinese red lacquered wedding box, Republic period, first half 20th century, the octagonal seven tier stacked wedding box set within an pierced stand with openwork scrolls, foliate supports and overarching handle with iron work cladding, studs and carry handle, with black lacquer to, the interior and decorated with shaped reserves of bats, dragons, phoenixes, floral scrolls, and key fret borders in black with gold accents upon, the muted red ground. Height 87 cm, width 56 cm, depth 56 cm
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A large Japanese Imari charger, 20th century, the imposing charger with rounded sides and a flat rim, decorated in overglaze traditional Imari palette with a central ikebana motif surrounded by intricate scrolling vines, geometric patterning and sprays of autumn branches, with character inscription to, the underside. Ex. Graham Geddes Antiques. Height 10.5 cm, diameter: 62.5 cm
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A Japanese stained pine and elm Tansu, 20th century, the clothing chest (sendai dansu) of typical square form, with a long drawer over two sliding doors and an arrangement of drawers below with a lockable compartment enclosing two extra drawers, with ironwork swing handles, lock plates, corner reinforcements and carrying loops to, the sides. Height 76 cm, width 75 cm, depth 36 cm
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An antique Japanese Kura door tea table, late Meiji period, late 19th century, the large tea table constructed from a Kura (storehouse) door in Sugi wood (Japanese cedar), slatted, studded and with a fine ironwork lock plate in, the form of a lotus leaf, mounted on short square section block legs. Height 46 cm, length 188 cm, width 109 cm
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A Chinese carved and pierced elm window panel, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the large window frame carved and pierced throughout, with rectangular reserves of flower vases to, the hinged parts surrounded by intricate key fret borders and scrolls, the bottom section with quatrefoil and circular reserves of bats and auspicious symbols, fitted with later brass ruyi form suspension hooks. Provenance: Tomlinson antique house, Singapore, 1997, with certificate of antiquity. Height 122 cm, width 101 cm, depth…
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A Chinese four panel lacquered folding screen, 20th century, the Chinese export black lacquered wood folding screen, incised and polychrome painted to one side with a pavilion landscape, the reverse with stylised bamboo fronds, with inscriptions and 'Shanghai china Trademark' brass plaque to, the bottom of one of, the panels. Height 184 cm, width 166 cm
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A Chinese sword and scabbard with silver filigree and inlaid stones, X-ray tested .950 silver, late Qing Dynasty, the large sword decorated to, the handle, hilt and guard with dragons and qilin, the rusted metal blade engraved and with character inscriptions, with ornate silver filigree sheath inlaid with coral, lapis and turquoise flowers and beading, with dragon-head loop handles to, the side, raised chilongs and scrollwork, with fitted case and 1984 certificate of antiquity from, the Hong Kong Art craft…
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A Korean elm low cabinet, 20th century with three central drawers flanked by cupboard doors with geometric design and paper lining, the drawers with metalwork handles, and raised on four shaped feet. Height 50 cm, width 106 cm, depth 27 cm
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A Chinese carved wooden screen, Shanxi province, late Qing Dynasty with a central parcel gilt figural plaque carved in deep relief in a frame with ornate openwork surround of scrolls and birds of branches, with nice patina. Height 59.5 cm, width 56.5 cm, depth 12 cm
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A carved figural jade boulder on stand, 20th century carved and pierced naturalistically as a scholar's rock of irregular form with a reclining man and lingzhi fungus, the perforated stone of a deep celadon cloudy tone with dark russet inclusions, raised upon a carved hardwood fitted stand. Height 11.5 cm, width 10.5 cm
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A Chinese 'Tian-Tsui' kingfisher feather hair ornament, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the striking stylised lotus hair ornament, finely inlaid with, the iridescent blue feathers of kingfisher birds, with original paper backing, with silver brooch mount (possibly later) stamped 'Silver' 'China'. Length 11 cm, width 4 cm
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A yellow jade figure of a camel on stand, 20th century, the recumbent camel depicted with its well-defined legs tucked neatly under its body and its head turned backwards towards its finely incised tail, the semi translucent stone of a pale greenish-yellow tone with milky streaks. Height 7 cm, width 9.5 cm
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A jade carving and a brushwasher, 20th century comprising a celadon jade group of recumbent lion and cub, carved with its legs tucked beneath, the head facing backwards towards its cub in openwork, with curved tails, backbones and manes well detailed and expressive faces, the stone of celadon tone with russet inclusions, together with a carved soapstone leaf-form brushwasher with incised detailing. Length 13 cm, width 9.5 cm, and smaller
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A cased celadon jade brushwasher, 20th century of rounded form with an inverted rim, supported on a blossoming branch, all in pierced relief, the stone of even pale celadon with russet inclusions, boxed. Height 2 cm, length 9 cm, width 6 cm
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A gold splash tripod bronze censer, 20th century of typical compressed circular form with integral curved handles to, the rim, the underside with four character mark in low relief, in chocolate tone with patina. Height 6 cm, diameter: 12.5 cm
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A mottled jade Cong, possibly Song-Ming Dynasty, the thick-walled cong of typical square section form with a central circular aperture, the semi translucent stone of brown tone with celadon, russet and creamy inclusions with dark veins. Height 19 cm
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A carved Yaozhou Ware celadon vase, early 20th century carved with a broad frieze of peony scroll to, the baluster form body below a border of upward lappets encircling, the base, the waisted neck applied with a pair of dragon handles, all under an olive-green glaze. Height 23.5 cm
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A Chinese rosewood brush pot on stand, late Qing Dynasty of plain cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls standing on flattened bracket feet, upon a carved hardwood stand relief carved with characters. Height 17 cm, diameter: 14 cm
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A pair of famille rose enamelled porcelain vases, bearing Qianlong seal marks., the pair of vases decorated to, the body with circular reserves of alternating birds on branches and fish in a pond, surrounded by a meabder of tight scroll and flower heads in pink and blue, with a wide lotus border to, the shoulder upon a yellow ground, the waisted neck with quatrefoil floral reserves framed by Chinese key fret and lappet borders, with gilt line trim detailing, each with underglaze blue Qianlong seal mark to,…
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