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The Johanna Thannhauser Collection Part 1 — For-Auction

Auction House:For-AuctionNumber of lots recorded:104
Sale Title:The Johanna Thannhauser Collection Part 1Lots with images:104
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:62
Date:21-Oct-2024
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A fine porcelain and champleve enamel shaped oval dish, marked Deline French circa 1900 43 cm long 31 cm wide, depicting the court of Louis XV at Versailles, 43 cm long 31 cm wide
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A Sevres-pattern porcelain and gilt-metal mounted vase and cover French circa 1900 36 cm high
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A clear and etched glass octagonal bowl by Lalique, moulded with quail and foliage French post 1935 29 cm wide 10.5 cm high
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An opalescent Lalique glass dish moulded with shells around the rim French circa 1925-1935 20 cm diameter 6 cm high
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A Lalique etched and moulded glass vase, French circa 1930 19.2 cm high 14.4 cm diameter, moulded with cupids with arms uplifted and black highlighted wavy lines, 19.2 cm high 14.4 cm diameter
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An art pottery vase by J Stiff and Sons Lambeth English circa 1880 27 cm high 24 cm wide, James Stiff & Sons were based at the London Pottery, High Street, Lambeth. The firm was established in 1751 and produced assorted terracotta and stoneware products putting them in direct competition with nearby Doultons, who eventually bought them out., 27 cm high 24 cm wide
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A small opalescent glass vase, by Rene Lalique French circa 1925-30 12 cm high, moulded with massed flower-heads, marked R Lalique, 12 cm high
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A fine quality Kosta smoky and clear glass vase, etched with two rows of rams Swedish 20th century 17 cm high, seal mark, 17 cm high
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A large opalescent circular dish by Rene Lalique moulded with stiff leaves and flowers French circa 1925-35 36 cm diameter
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A rare and fine Staunton ivory chess set, by Jaques London, in original Gothic design Carton Pierre box, after a design by Joseph L Williams London circa 1851-1890, the White King stamped Jaques London. For a similar set see Christie's London 18 May 2010 lot 280
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A large terracotta sculpture of a boy by Arthur Fleischmann Slovakia/Australia circa 1950 37 cm high 22 cm wide, Born in Bratislava and trained as a doctor, Fleischmann became a well-known sculptor in Vienna in the 1930s. He moved to Australia in 1939 and to Britain in the late 1940s, undertaking a number of public commissions in both countries. Working initially in ceramic and bronze, during the 1960s and 70s he worked extensively with perspex.A museum to him opened in Bratislava in 2001, 37 cm high 22 cm…
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A finely carved Ivory figure of a Classical woman painting, possibly depicting Athena Possibly French 19th century 22 cm high
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A superbly carved ivory figure of the Rape of Prosperina after Balthazar Permoser, Austrian (1651-1732) 25.5 cm high 14 cm wide at base and 10 cm deep
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An impressive five-piece sterling-silver tea and coffee set, makers mark ISH for John Samuel Hunt (1785-1865) and stamped Hunt and Roskell, Late Storr and Mortimer London 1854 kettle on stand 44 cm high, teapot 14 cm high
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A large and fine sterling-silver shaped circular tray, makers mark of Joseph Craddock and William Reid London 1820 53 cm diameter Weight 3.65kg
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A fine and impressive sterling silver wine-cooler and cover, makers mark of Robert Garrard London 1815 40 cm high, 35 cm wide across the handles
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A pair of impressive sterling-silver four-branch candelabra, makers mark of Hawksworth Eyre and Co Ltd Sheffield 1860 54 cm high 35 cm wide. Weight is 6.4kg but they are weighted so this is not an accurate silver content we
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A superb sterling silver and gilt covered cup designed by Edmund Cotterill, who was the designer of the famed America's Cup, makers mark of Robert Garrard of London English 1852 59 cm high diameter approx. 24 cm weight 3.1
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A fine quality six piece sterling silver tea and coffee service, makers mark ISH for John Samuel Hunt (1785-1865) and stamped Hunt and Roskell, late Storr and Mortimer London 1860 tray 77 cm wide 48 cm deep total weight, engraved with a coat of arms, tray 77 cm wide 48 cm deep total weight:
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An early Victorian sterling-silver circular salver, makers mark DH CH London 1854 30.5 cm diameter, weight 1kg
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A Victorian sterling-silver coffee pot maker Martin Hall and Co, London 1871 23 cm high 25 cm wide Weight 0.85kg
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A pair of unusual and stylish Arts & Crafts sterling-silver candlesticks, makers mark of Hardy Brothers, London 1911 18.5 cm high weight 0.48kg
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A William IV sterling-silver melon pattern coffee pot, makers mark EE Barnard and JW Barnard London 1830 22 cm high 25 cm wide over the spout and handle Weight 0.85kg
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A Regency sterling-silver squat circular semi-reeded teapot, makers mark of Benjamin Smith London 1809 25 cm wide over the spout and handle, 11 cm high weight .75 kg all at
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A sterling silver bullet shaped tea-set, makers mark of Charles Stuart Harris London 1878 14 cm high 20.5 cm wide across the spout and handle Weight 0.6kg all at
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An engraved sterling-silver beaker, makers mark of C T Finely French circa 1870-1880 7.8 cm high 6.5 cm diameter, with 1880 presentation inscription
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An early Victorian sterling silver melon shaped teapot, maker W Bell Chambers London 1828 27 cm wide 15 cm high Weight 0.8kg
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A flamboyant floral and foliate cast large sterling silver and blue glass centrepiece, makers mark WS possibly Irish (William Sutton perhaps?) late 18th century or early 19th century 19 cm high 29 cm wide Weighable silver
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A large Sevres pattern porcelain and gilt-bronze mounted vase and cover, marked Quentin French circa 1900 49 cm high
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A Victorian oak and glass two bottle tantalus English circa 1880 33 cm high 27 cm wide, with key
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A pair of Sevres-pattern porcelain and gilt-bronze mounted ewers French circa 1900 49 cm high
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A Kosta Boda blue and clear glass straight sided vase, signed B Vallien Swedish 20th century 15 cm high 16.5 cm diameter
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An unusual and very decorative art pottery blue glazed bulbous vase Continental circa 1900-1930 21 cm high 16 cm diameter, unmarked
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A Victorian rosewood and brass mounted dressing table case English mid 19th century 27 cm wide 14 cm high 18.5 cm deep, with some glass and silver dressing table accessories inside, 27 cm wide 14 cm high 18.5 cm deep
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An unusual gilt-bronze easel form table-stand with ten suspended oil painting miniature paintings Continental 19th century 27 cm high 20 cm wide
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany arched top mantle clock English circa 1900 27 cm high 17 cm wide, with electric driven movement
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After the antique. A finely cast Classical bronze plaque Italian or French casting bronze 33.5 cm high 18 cm wide Frame 53 cm high 37 cm wide
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A monochrome printed map of China, Tartarae Pars, circa 1557 plate impression size 34.5 by 46 cm
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A map of the world: Mappe Monde, Par le S. Robert De Jaugondy, chez le Sr. Delamarche, Dated 1786 French 18th century visible paper size 47 by 74.5 cm
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N Visscher. Map of Asiae Circa 1660 plate impression size 44 by 55 cm
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A Broadhurst Clarkson and Co field telescope, For the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs English circa 1900-192 diameter at base 6.5 cm 26.5 cm when compacted and case 27 cm long
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A marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer, numbered 28285 English circa 1900-1920 dial 12 cm diameter case 18 cm square 17 cm high, Thomas Mercer marine chronometers are revered in British maritime history and are most famously linked to Shackleton's trans-Antarctic expedition (1914-1916). After his ship Endurance became trapped in the ice and destroyed, Shackleton managed to lead his 27 crewmen to safety – using his Thomas Mercer chronometer (now on permanent display at the National Maritime Museum in…
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A monocular microscope by Reicherdt, in oak case Austrian circa 1900-1920 33 cm high Case 36 cm high 20 cm wide
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William George Robb, British 1872-1940, Cupids Darts-1926, oil on canvas, 49 cm by 59.5 cm, signed lower right and signed titled an dated in artists hand to verso
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W. Winkler, European dated 1869, Figures and horses with a seated dog in a coastal setting, oil on canvas, 41 cm by 57 cm
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Frank Wasley, British 1854-1930, Coastal scene with figures and a boat, watercolour and oil on paper, 36 cm by 53 cm, signed lower left, remains of label to verso
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Artist Unknown, British School 19th century, Village scenes with figures, one with a horse-drawn cart, the other with horses and a hay-cart, Pair of oils on canvas, 24 x 44 cm, signed in the right hand corner L.W to one
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A M Muller, European circa 1900-1920, Street scene, oil on cavas, 38 x 49 cm, signed "A. M Muller" lower right
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Artist Unknown, European school 18th/19th century, Diana and Satyr, oil on canvas, 56 cm by 72 cm
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J Sharkey, English school 19th century, Castle with bridge over a river with a white swan, oil on canvas, 30 x 45 cm, signed "J. Sharkey" lower left
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Artist Unknown, Australian 20th century, Portrait of Lady Trout, Brisbane, oil on canvas, 76 cm by 59 cm
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Artist Unknown, european school 18th century, Biblical scene with a lady kneeling before the King, oil on board, 27.5 cm by 34 cm
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Artist Unknown, English School 19th century, Barn scene with a young girl and animals, oil on canvas, 57 cm by 78 cm
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Artist Unknown, Dutch 19th century, A young girl and a boy with a basket of fruit and vegetables and a Young man playing a viola, pair of oils on copper, each 19.5 x 16 cm
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Per Gummesson, Swedish , Autumn evening Kristianstad, oil on canvas, 49 cm x 41 cm, signed lower right, 49 cm x 41 cm
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School of Leon L'Hermitte, French 1844-1925, Figures in a courtyard, oil on canvas, 69 cm by 89 cm
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Attributed to Klaus Molinaer, Dutch 18th/19th century, Figures in a tavern, oil on oak panel, 32 x 25 cm, signed "Molinaer" verso
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Artist unknown, English school 19th century, Portrait of a lady, oil on canvas, monogrammed SJR and dated 1871
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A Dros, Dutch circa 1933, Winter in Lieden, oil on board, 26 cm by 39 cm, oil on board, titled and attributed to verso
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Follower of Sir Joshua Reynolds, British 18th/19th century, Mrs Horneck The Jessamy Bride, oil on board, 73 cm by 60 cm, By repute and labelled as From the Countess of Aran Collection
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Attributed to John Linnell, British 1792-1882, Landscape with view through the trees, oil on board, 19 cm x 29 cm
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Artist Unknown, English 19th century, landscape, oil on canvas, 39 cm by 51 cm, signed O R Clerkwell? and dated 1875 lower left, 39 cm by 51 cm
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Artist Unknown, European school 19th century, lake scene, oil on canvas, 63 cm by 89 cm
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Artist Unknown, Dutch school 19th century, Still life Vase of flowers on a ledge with fruit, oil on canvas, 99 cm by 75 cm
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British or Australian school 19th century, Portraits of a lady and gentleman, oil on board, 14.5 cm by 11 cm
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After Joseph Mallord William Turner, English 1775-1851, Lincoln Cathedral, watercolour, signed JMW Turner lower right with inscription to verso thats hard to read
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W.D Wolmot, Dutch School , Dutch street scene, oil on canvas, 28.5 x 22.5 cm, signed lower right
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An opalescent shell folk-art picture of a kookaburra Australian circa 1900-1920 42 x 32 cm
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A Silphins, English school dated 1828, Portrait of a lady, watercolour, 9.8 cm by 7.6 cm
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A small walnut bombe chest-of-drawers Dutch 18th century, with later marble top 97 cm wide 64 cm deep 75 cm high
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An impressive carved walnut and marquetry cabinet-on-chest Dutch 19th century 165 cm wide 65 cm deep 224 cm high, original bronze handles
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A set of six George III mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs English 19th century seats 53 cm wide and 43 cm from the ground, Two carvers and four standards, seats 53 cm wide and 43 cm from the ground
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A carved teak and brass mounted table-top collectors chest Anglo-Colonial circa 1900-1920 53 cm high 34 cm wide 25 cm deep
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A pair of carved beech Louis XV style wing armchairs French circa 1900 71 cm wide 110 cm high, traces of former gilding, 71 cm wide 110 cm high
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A George III mahogany armchair English circa 1800 64 cm wide 95 cm high
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A carved walnut raised back serving table probably French circa 1880 140 cm wide 60 cm deep 152 cm high
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An early oak rectangular top side-table English circa 1700 91 cm wide 53 cm deep 69 cm high
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A George III mahogany fold-over tea table English late 18th century 76 cm wide 42 cm deep closed 73 cm high
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A George III mahogany cross-banded oak dresser English late 18th century 152 cm wide 50 cm deep 85 cm high
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An art-nouveau wrought-iron and brass oil floor lamp, in the style of A E Benson English circa 1900-1910 163 cm high 62 cm wide
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An Empire style ormolu-mounted and beveled glass display cabinet with green marble top French 19th century 94 cm wide 47 cm deep 140 cm high
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A fine quality gilt-bronze mounted mahogany secretaire-abbatant French 19th century 97 cm wide 42 cm deep 140 cm high, with grey and white marble top
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An early Victorian rosewood oval centre table English circa 1850-1860 142 cm wide 76 cm high
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A gilt bronze mounted kingwood veneered armchair French 19th century 62 cm wide 95 cm high seat 44 cm high
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A brass inlaid walnut and bevelled glass collectors display table French 19th century 78 cm wide 53 cm deep 72 cm high
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A red lacquer and gilt shodana Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912) 127 cm wide 217 cm high 58 cm deep
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A black lacquer and gilt-work table Chinese, Qing dynasty, 19th century, with carved ivory sewing accessories, Provenance: The Ward family Australia who spent time in China in the 19th century and believed to have been brought to Australia circa 1850 on a ship called the Lai Moon., John Cuffe Antiques Brisbane 1994
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A brass embellished teak and ebony chest-on-stand Dutch colonial 18/19th century 95 cm wide 79 cm high 48 cm deep
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A lacquered soft-wood side table Chinese 19th century 97 cm wide 47 cm deep 92 cm high
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A turned pine two section cupboard Dutch 18th century 166 cm high 86 cm wide 43 cm deep
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A small George III cross-banded mahogany oval dropside table English late 18th century 71 cm long 50 cm deep closed, 72 cm high
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A rare George III/George IV Goncalo Alves wood and bronze handled cellarette English circa 1800-20 41 cm wide 26 cm deep 32 cm high
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A George III mahogany marble topped serving table English 18th century, with later marble top 108 cm wide 54 cm deep 69 cm high
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An early Louis Vuitton leather and brass mounted travelling trunk French pre 1920 112 cm wide 56 cm deep 35 cm high
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A Victorian walnut kidney shaped writing table English circa 1860-70 121 cm wide 55 cm deep 72 cm high, with gilt-metal rail back
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An oak and marble top side table Dutch 19th century, marble top later 80 cm wide 52 cm deep 72 cm high
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A mahogany straight-front chest-of-drawers English circa 1820 97 cm wide 48 cm deep 94 cm high
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A finely carved and gilt Empire style settee, Continental circa 1900 172 cm wide seat 41 cm high back 90 cm high 52 cm deep
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A good quality steel and glass display cabinet on ebonised base French circa 1930 100 cm wide 58 cm deep 100 cm high
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A large turned pine and plank top stretcher table Dutch 18th century 162 cm wide 74 cm deep 81 cm high
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