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Fine & Decorative Arts — Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
| Auction House: | Raffan Kelaher & Thomas | Number of lots recorded: | 158 |
| Sale Title: | Fine & Decorative Arts | Lots with images: | 158 |
| Auction Location: | Sydney | Prices available: | 111 |
| Date: | 1-Oct-2024 |
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Wallace Anderson (Australian 1888-1975), 'Cobbers', 1932-40, bronze, signed, titled and dated at base 'Anderson/1930/ Cobbers'. Height of figure 19.5 cm. Mounted on a marble base. Note: The original sculpture on which this figure is based is held in the Australian War Memorial. The sculptor Wallace Anderson approached the War Memorial in 1932 with the idea of replicating the sculpture and selling the smaller bronze copies. The Memorial purchased the copyright and original plaster from Anderson and between…
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A World War I Allies desk top silver plated cigarette box, rectangular with hinged lid cast in relief with a design by R. Caton Woodville (1857-1921) of British infantry overrunning a German field gun beneath the concluding lines from Rudyard Kipling's poem 'All that We have and Are' - 'Who stands if freedom falls, who dies if England lives'; sides cast with portrait busts of George V, Albert I, King of the Belgians, the President of France, Edward, Prince of Wales, King Nicholas I of Montenegro, Tsar…
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A World War I Photolithographic Honour roll framing a studio portrait, for private Roy Leslie Smith, killed in action in the Battle of the Somme, December 25, 1916. In oak frame. After artwork by W. J. Dowman, published 1916. Framed 56 x 44 cm.
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An Australian Aboriginal boomerang, with incised linework to one side, length 88 cm. Possibly Eastern Australia. Together with an Aboriginal throwing club, carved to one end, length 88 cm. Good condition. (2)
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A John Hassall brass 'Policeman Robert' car mascot, with moveable ceramic egg head, signed 'Hassal' in body and numbered '2' to base, circa 1915. Overall height 13.5 cm.
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A pair of late 19th century tortoiseshell and brass opera glasses, in original leather case. Width case 11 cm.
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Jacques - Nicolas Bellin (1703-72), 'Ile de Baly ou petite Java', a hand coloured engraving, published in Paris 1751, 20.5 x 23.5 cm, framed 44 x 44 cm.
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After Henry Alken (British 1785-1851) x 6 steeplechase prints, 'The Starting Field', 'The Warren Wall', 'Wattle fence with a deep Drop', 'The Brook', 'In & out of the Lane', and the run In', hand coloured aquatints, engraved by John Harris and published by Fores, London, 1848, plate 27 x 36.6 cm, framed 39 x 50 cm. (6)
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A Chinese Imperial scroll, depicting a visual record of life in Southern china in the 17th century, reinforcing political legitimacy of the Kangxi emperor, printed and hand coloured, second half of the 20th century. Length 700 cm.
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A Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory snuff bottle, of ovoid form, the body relief carved with figures within the walls of the Imperial palace. Height 11.7 cm. Together with Japanese ivory netsuke, of a mother and child seated holding a parasol. Height 5 cm. (2)
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A Victorian burr walnut and brass bound tea caddy, with domed hinged lid revealing two domed lidded compartments, and brass strapwork. Height 20 cm. Width 25.5 cm.
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An early 19th century tortoiseshell tea caddy, the shaped front with hinged lid revealing two compartments, the covers with ivory finials and edging, on four ball bone feet. Width 19 cm.
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A Caucasian Bagface, with central hooked lozenge and animal motifs, geometric border, small old repair. Dim 35 x 44 cm.
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An old Kuba rug, the rectangular blue field with abstract design, dark blue and russet border, wool on cotton. Dimensions 98 x 136 cm.
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A 19th century Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, Avalokiteshvara, 'The great Compassion and Wisdom', seated in lalitasana, the right foot supported on a lotus stem projecting from the double-lotus base; the hands held in vitarkamudra, with lotus stem imprint; the figure wears a draped dhoti, beaded necklaces, armlets, large circular earrings and an elaborate tiara anchoring a high chignon; the face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes. Lotus seal to base. Height 34 cm.
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A 19th century gilt bronze Tibetan figure, of Vajravarhi, a female Buddha, in wrathful posture, floral seal to base, in three sections. Height 24 cm.
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A pair of neoclassical gilt metal table lamps, each modelled in the round with putto and mythical horses, four dolphin supports on a circular base. Height overall 75 cm.
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A decorative gilt metal banquet lamp, the neoclassical urn form with double handles, and on four scrolling cherub supports, fitted with a red glass shade moulded with roses. Overall height 74 cm.
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A 19th century miniature portrait of a woman, in yellow dress with a blue collar, watercolour on ivory, signed E.B lower right, in ribbon tied gilt metal frame, 11.5 x 7.5 cm.
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A 19th century French miniature portrait of a young Officer, in military uniform, watercolour on ivory, signed 'Marchand', in gilt metal oval frame, 10 x 7.5 cm.
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A pair of early 19th century silhouette miniatures, depicting a lady and a gentleman, in matching leather cases. Image 6.5 x 5.5 cm. (2)
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A rare Meteor fragment, probably Canyon Diablo Meteorite, collected in 1920s. Height 13 cm. Weight 771 gm. On fitted stand. Contains iron, 9% nickel and some platinum.
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An old Persian rug, the burgundy central ground with stylised flowers and three lobed medallions, triple borders, wool on cotton foundation. Dims 189 x 116 cm.
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A pair of decorative rouge marble topped Plinths, with brass mounts on fluted column, and stepped square base. Height 104 cm. Width 29 cm.
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An ornate and decorative giltwood jardiniere stand, with three maiden supports united by an undertier, with circular granite top. Height 77 cm. Width 62 cm.
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A Victorian walnut and marquetry sewing table, with replacement fitted interior, on turned legs joined by stretcher. With key. Height 72 cm. Width 62 cm. Depth 41 cm.
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A 19th century teak campaign chest, brass bound, fitted with two short and three long drawers, on turned feet. Height 110 cm. Width 91 cm. Depth 47 cm. With keys.
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An Art Nouveau occasional table, allover carved with nasturtiums and daffodils, on four stylised cabriole legs. Height 75 cm. Width 56 cm. Depth 39 cm.
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A 19th century French mahogany and ebonised breakfront Bookcase,the duble glazed doors enclosing five shelves, flanked by two cupboards and two drawers. Height 170 cm. Width 193 cm. Depth 50 cm. Keys available.
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A pair of Louis XV style jardiniere stands, of bombe form and marble tops, the sides adorned with gilt brass mask head and rococo scroll work, raised on four scrolling feet. Height 150 cm. Width 47 cm. (2)
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A good Regency mahogany & Brasss inlaid chiffonier, the upper section with brass gallery, double glazed astragal doors with brass moudings. Height 134 cm. Width 117 cm. Depth 58 cm.
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A Victorian cast iron hall stand, the superstructure with mirror above shaped marble top and one drawer, with registration diamond verso dated 1881. Height 191 cm. Width 90 cm. Depth 42 cm.
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An early 20th century alabaster figural lamp, carved as two fighting eagles with floral carved shade, on circular base. Height 74 cm.
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An impressive carved wooden figural group, depicting two eagles fighting over a fish, on naturalistic base, possibly Japanese. Height 200 cm.
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A Victorian walnut breakfront display cabinet, with brass gallery and four glazed doors with moulded and carved details, on plinth base. Height 127 cm. Width 184 cm. Depth 48 cm. Key available.
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Diana Conroy (Australian 20th century), a hand woven tapestry, 1987, artist label verso, 190 x 97 cm. Provenance commissioned and acquired directly from the artist by the vendor.
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A 19th French rosewood and marquetry music cabinet, with foliate and brass scrollwork, on plinth base. Height 106 cm. Width 79 cm. Depth 33 cm. Key available.
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An English mahogany floor standing bookcase, fitted with two astragal glazed doors, with key. Height 205 cm. Width 147 cm. Depth 49 cm.
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A pair of giltwood and marble jardiniere stands, with mask head supports and circular black marble tops, on acanthus scrolling feet. Height 80 cm. Width 45 cm.
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A good alabaster pedestal, with square-shaped top, on turned column, and octagonal base. Height 120 cm.
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