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April Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:732
Sale Title:April Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:57
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:556
Date:19-Apr-2011
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A pair of Edwardian period Sheraton Revival footstools, the rosewood frames with satinwood stringing, tapering square section legs with spade feet, pale lemon covers. Length 33.5 cm. Width 30 cm. Height 18 cm.
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An Edwardian period mahogany Sheraton Revival folding towel rail.
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A Victorian walnut tripod based piano stool with circular adjustable height top, the base carved with foliate designs to the cabriole legs and trunk. The top with button upholstered chartreuse velvet. Max height 64 cm.
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A brass and cast iron fire grate fascia, in the Adams manner, comprising brass andirons fixed to a brass and cast iron grate front. Width 84 cm.
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A fine quality early Victorian period walnut needlework tapestry frame on barley twist column supports and a stretcher base with carved scroll feet. Width 80 cm.
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A Victorian period beech cane filled child’s high chair converting to a rocker. Height 92 cm. Some distress.
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A vintage oak barley twist column stand with a square plinth top and base. Height 1180. Requires a polish.
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A Victorian mahogany side table, the plain oblong top with a thumbnail moulded edge on a tapering octagonal section, column support with acanthus leaf carving, platform base and four small bun feet. Width 73 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 65 cm.
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A Victorian walnut bowfront corner cabinet with inlaid decoration on later barley twist supports and a stretcher base. Width 74 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 119 cm.
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A Georgian period mahogany flap-top tea table of plain oblong shape with a moulded edge, brass hinges and four tapering square section legs. Width 86 cm. Depth 41 cm. Height 75 cm.
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A late Regency period pole screen, the tri-form base with ball and claw feet, supporting a carved central column and brass rod on which is fixed a fine wool work tapestry (in an extremely distressed state). Height 144 cm.
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A small Edwardian mahogany bookcase of Georgian style with three open shelves, two small drawers and two panelled cupboard doors, reeded edges, pierced gallery top and splay feet. Width 76 cm. Depth 26 cm. Height 138 cm.
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An Edwardian period Georgian revival bookcase bureau of appealing small proportions, the stepped dentil cornice above two astragal glazed doors on the base with sloping full front enclosing fitted interior above two short and two full width drawers, bracket feet. Height 197 cm. Width 84 cm. Depth 45 cm.
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A George III oak chest of two short above three graduated full width drawers, brass swing handle, bracket feet. Height 103.5 cm. Width 105 cm. Depth 53 cm.
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A Georgian style reproduction small walnut bachelor’s chest of serpentine form with brushing slide above four full width graduating drawers with burr walnut fronts highlighted with cross banding, swing handles with pierced back plates, bracket feet, reeded chamfered corners. Width 70 cm. Depth 44 cm. Height 80 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany chiffonier with two panelled doors flanked by flat pilasters with carved capitals, two drawers and plinth base, the top with an upstand back with pierced and carved pediment, and mirrored panels beneath a narrow shelf. Width 130 cm. Height 106.5 cm. Depth 55 cm.
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A c.1900 Georgian country style oak bureau, the fall front cross-banded enclosing a plain interior above three full width drawers, circular brass cup handles, plain bracket feet. Height 110 cm. Width 98 cm. Depth 53 cm.
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A George III period flame mahogany bowfront linen press, the two doors satinwood strung with oval panels enclosing five sliding shelves above three long graduated drawers, bracket feet, the doors with some repaired distress. Height 205 cm. Width 130 cm.
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A good Victorian period pine book case of plain design with twin glazed cupboard doors, three corbels beneath the top edge and a plinth base. Width 134 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 100 cm.
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A Regency period walnut twin pedestal sideboard of attractive small proportions with a central drawer and twin bowfront cupboards either side with reeded mouldings and turned wood handles, short architectural upstand and a plinth base. Width 163 cm. Depth 57 cm. Height 110 cm.
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A Regency period chiffonier, the square front with two small drawers over two cupboards, the sides with half columns with acanthus leaf decoration top and bottom, the back with scrolling uprights supporting one shelf with scrolling carved gallery, on plinth base. Height 142 cm. Width 107 cm. Depth 46 cm.
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A small hardwood country cabinet with two panelled doors and two small drawers, stepped pediment, shaped base and a greenish blue paint finish. Width 840 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 166 cm.
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A Georgian style oak lowboy with three drawers in the frieze beneath a plank top with a broad thumb edge, raised on tapering legs terminating in pad feet, the back left hand one faulted. 107 cm x 50 cm x 72 cm.
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A Regency period mahogany secretaire bookcase, the lower section with a flat fronted secretaire drawer above three graduated drawers, raised on splay feet. The secretaire drawer and the top cross banded and with boxwood stringing and edging. The upper section with astragal glazed doors enclosing four removable shelves beneath a simple architectural cornice. The cornice and door edges similarly edged with boxwood . Height 108.5 cm x 51 cm x 245 cm.
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A Victorian period mahogany Wellington chest of traditional design with side locking moulding and carved corbels, eight graduated drawers, brass ring handles, plain top and a plinth base. Width 57 cm. Depth 40 cm. Height 129 cm.
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A Victorian pine country dresser, the base with two drawers and two panelled cupboard doors, the high panelled back with three open shelves and pierced frieze beneath the pediment. Width 133 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 213 cm.
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A small Edwardian mahogany flat top pedestal desk, the top inset with green tooled leather above a frieze with three drawers, raised on two pedestals each with three graduated drawers, all with turned bun handles. 118 cm x 67.5 cm x 71 cm.
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An Edwardian swivelling mahogany desk chair with a bowed back seat upholstered with leather, raised on four pad feet.
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An Edwardian period mahogany Sheraton Revival dressing table, the top section with an oval bevelled mirror, two small drawers and an open shelf, the base with five drawers and tapering square section legs, banded diamond pattern inlay and original handles. Width 115 cm. Depth 53 cm. Height 1600. Some surface marks.
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A Georgian country revival walnut dining table, the plank top with pegged clenched ends, pegged legs of tapered square section. Length 200 cm. Width 90 cm. Height 76.5 cm.
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A Georgian period flame mahogany Pembroke table of traditional form, the drop sides with curved corners, single frieze drawer to one end and dummy drawer to other, the rectangular column with octagonal panel, the four sabre legs with brass lions paw terminals and original casters. Length 91 cm. Width extended 97 cm. Height 72 cm, top requires repolishing.
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A reproduction Georgian country oak dresser base, the top with wide crossbanded border above three frieze drawers, the shaped frieze with central fan section, square section cabriole legs, good colour and patina, pegged detail. Length 171 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 75.5 cm.
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A good Victorian period mahogany Dended extension dining table with two leaves, double thumbnail moulded edge, well proportioned gun barrel pedestal with platform base, four scroll feet and original brass casters. Width 122 cm, length extended 182 cm. Height 72.5 cm. To seat eight.
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A large late Victorian mahogany hall stand with flat section supports, top arched rail with two rails below, 10 original brass coat hooks and a trough base with original metal drip tray. Width 128 cm. Depth 23 cm. Maker’s mark on base - H. Taylor & Son, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers and Decorators, 97 New Bond Street, London. Four coat hooks missing.
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A set of six Victorian period walnut balloon back dining chairs with carved and pierced decoration, cabriole front legs and green velvet covers.
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A set of eight Georgian reproduction, walnut Lancashire ladder back dining chairs, the set including one carver, all with shaped rails, plain turned supports, rush drop-in seats, turned front legs.
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A contemporary tan leather gentleman’s den chair, the curved back with roll arms, dark stained tapered and splayed square section legs. loose cushion covering. Maker’s label ‘Montreux, Bronx Whiskey’.
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A contemporary Lloyd Loom Collections finely woven cane armchair with tapered splayed arms, cane frame, natural straw colour, with two loose cushions, maker’s label to base.
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A set of six French antique style walnut dining chairs, the studded upholstered back panel and seat in classical French style with figures dancing, carved detail to the back frame, seat front rail and legs, serpentine cross stretchers.
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A Gordon Russell design oak chair with open work trellis back and a drop-in horse hair upholstered seat with geometric cover, pegged detail, c1920 design, stamped 'Gordon Russell Ltd'. Impressed maker’s mark. Height 100 cm.
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A pair of Garth Chester bent plywood chairs, curved plywood back panels, original upholstered grey vinyl seats, tapered legs curved at the top, later strengthening. Some attention required..
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A set of six William IV period mahogany dining chairs with carved back rails, turned and fluted vase shaped front legs and drop-in damask covered seats.
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A Victorian period walnut grandfather chair with shaped front, incised decoration, Omega back, turned front legs and deep buttoned white damask covers.
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A continental small proportioned upholstered elbow chair, with walnut frame, shield shaped back and buttoned amber velvet upholstery. Height 101.5 cm.
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A pair of decorative William IV period single beech chairs with leaf and scroll carved backs, turned and fluted front legs and drop-in seats with coral coloured floral fabric covers.
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A set of six good quality William IV period mahogany bar back dining chairs with turned and fluted front legs, beautifully carved back rails and dropin rose pink velvet covered seats.
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A pair of Danish beech retro knockdown open elbow chairs with broad flat arms, plain slatted backs and angular stretchers - the sprung bases with loose cushions and modern floral fabric covers. Maker’s marks France and Daverkosen, Denmark. Restoration required.
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A French Empire style two seater settee, the curved back heavily ribbed in black upholstery highlighted with gold bars, fine exposed timber frame, the tapered square section legs with carved detail. Length 130 cm. Height 77.5 cm.
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A pair of Louis XVI style French fauteuil chairs, grey paint finish, the seat and back upholstered in floral tapestry.
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A c.1900 quality French ‘a duchesse brisee’, comprising a pair of bergere armchairs flanking the central ‘labouret’ (foot stool), all with fine carved walnut frame, decoration of linked leaves, scrolls and bows, tapered reeded legs, vintage distressed pale gold/green upholstery. Length overall 190 cm.
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A decorative reproduction circular centre table with faux geometric marble inlay and elaborate iron open work quadrupod base. Diameter 106 cm. Height 76 cm.
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A 19th century French elm desk with feather banded and diagonal striped inlays, the back with three short narrow drawers above a cylinder roll closing drawers and slide, the base with a full width drawer, raised on a rectangular section, tapered legs with brass terminal caps, brass escutcheons. Height 107.5 cm. Width 98 cm. Depth 44 cm.
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A Louis XVI style kingwood bowfront vitrine with ormolu mounts with breakfront cavetto cornice surmounted by a ormolu crest. Height 182 cm.
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A 19th century French country distress painted dresser, the back with two glazed panelled doors enclosing shelves above two mesh grill panelled smaller doors, all flanked by reeded columns above the base with two narrow half drawers and two panelled doors, short turned feet, duck egg blue/grey, distressed paint finish, cream interior. Height 199 cm. Width 110 cm. Depth 48.5 cm.
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A 19th century white painted French buffet A Deux Corps with carved detail and fluted and turned columns, the back with three glazed doors raised above an open section on a base with two 27 shaped frieze drawers above two cupboard doors, stepped pediment and plinth, raised on short turned legs. Height 222 cm. Width 136.5 cm. Depth 53 cm.
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An impressive French Art Deco mahogany cross banded armoire, the central bevelled full length mirrored door enclosing shelves and two small drawers flanked by narrow full length bow cupboard doors, ebony stringing, mother-of-pearl detail and ormolu swag mounts, raised on short turned tapered legs. Height 224 cm. Width 156 cm. Depth 56.5 cm.
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An early 20th century French wrought iron side table of serpentine form, scrolling legs, adorned with rosettes, variagated conforming white marble top, remnants of green paint finish. Length 140 cm. Height 83 cm. Depth 43 cm.
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A Georgian period oak country longcase clock of attractive small proportions, plain case with a square hood, full column mouldings and a moulded pediment, the circular brass dial with Roman numerals and decorated spandrels, marked 'Jos Kember, Shaw (Manchester)'. The 30 hour 'birdcage' type movement with going and striking trains in tandem. Height 200 cm.
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A modern bronze Greek statue of a classical male figure, green verdigris patina, raised on a concrete square base. Height overall 121 cm.
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A classical six scrolling branch crystal and glass chandelier, the candle mounts with cup holders, festooned with crystal drops and swags. Diameter 57 cm. Height of glass column 38 cm.
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A reproduction Tiffany style table lamp with floral and honeycomb leaded shade and a bronze patinated metal base. Diameter 50 cm. Height 70 cm.
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An Edwardian period Sheraton Revival chest top swing mirror, the three bevelled edged hinged mirrors above the box base with two frieze drawers, satinwood strung. Height 71 cm. Width extended 94 cm.
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A Georgian Revival mahogany framed shield shaped mirror, the mirror with Vauxhall bevel (some losses to the silvering), the frame surmounted by a fretwork pediment incorporating a carved gilded eagle. Losses and repairs. Height 69 cm.
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A mid 20th century Sitzendorf impressive large wall mirror of overall rectangular form, the pediment with a small mirror flanked by cherubs, encrusted with florals and cherubs in tones of pink, green, yellow and blue, maker’s mark printed to the top. Height 100 cm. Width 67 cm.
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A large colonial kauri fire surround, painted gold, the serpentine top raised on full fluted columns. Width 178 cm. Height 13 cm.
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A small old Chinese red lacquer storage box, the front with gilded decoration of figures and scrolls, metal side handles and a lock. Width 72 cm. Depth 44 cm. Height 26 cm.
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An old large Chinese ju wood trunk, the hinged lid with a large rectangular lock plate, four short drawers to the base, raised on a stand with three frieze drawers, scrolling brackets and feet, double swing brass handles to each side. Height 90 cm, length 141 cm. Depth 59 cm.
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A small old low Chinese side table with two small drawers, panelled front and sides, raised on stile feet, rich dark patina. Width 99 cm. Depth 42 cm. Height 44 cm.
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A nest of four Chinese teak side tables of plain oblong shape with carved floral designs beneath the top edge, stretcher bases, the largest table width 45 cm. Depth 34 cm. Height 66 cm.
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An old Japanese six panel screen painted with an extensive landscape and figures on a silvered foiled background. The old panels fitted into a later (early 20th century) frame. Each panel 169 cm x 63 cm.
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An old Japanese tansu storage chest, six drawers of various shapes and sizes and a small safe on one side with three internal drawers, iron locks and handles. Width 106 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 90 cm.
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An old Japanese tansu storage cabinet with a full width drawer across the top, two slatted sliding drawers in the middle and six small drawers below with a small side safe. Original iron locks and handles. Width 91 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 95 cm.
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An old Japanese tansu storage chest with three full width drawers across the top and five small drawers below, original metal handles and keyhole escutcheons. Width 89 cm. Depth 41 cm. Height 101 cm.
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A Japanese black and dark brown lacquer two stage shrine with internal gauze filled folding doors and a fitted interior with hanging lanterns, the base with three small drawers and sliding doors. Width 47 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 126 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji period Keyaki wood Kyodai (mirrored vanity chest), the oval mirror raised above four variously sized drawers with decorative timber fascias. Height 810. $280 Paintings & Prints
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Admiral Lord Nelson, chromolithograph by G Sidney Hunt, after the portrait by Capt. Richard Brydges Beechey, signed, Fine Art Guild blind embossed stamped. 16 cm x 12.5 cm.Along with The Duke of Wellington, steel engraving by A. Solomon, after Claudet. 21 cm x 16 cm.
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David J. Payne (1880-1959), portrait of a woman with draped shawl, oil on canvas, signed with artist’s initials and dated 1914. 90 cm x 44.5 cm.
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A. Turner,'Off Yarmouth' and 'In Tow', two watercolours heightened with white, each signed and entitled, each 50 cm x 30.5 cm.
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Artist Unknown, landscape with rural cottages and figures, oil on heavy linen laid on board, signed (Illegible) c.1960’s, 48 cm x 58 cm.
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William James ‘Bill’ Reed (1908-1996) ‘Before the Cock Crows Three Times’, monoprint, signed, 42 cm x 66.5 cm.
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John Castle, ‘The Lemonade Sellers’ (Hong Kong market scene), oil on board, 73.5 cm x 54 cm, signed, entitled verso, gilt frame.
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A large framed Nepalese thangka depicting a Buddha, painted in watercolours on cotton, laid on board, glazed and gilt framed. 139 cm x 105 cm.
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H. Ballesteros, Palm Tree and Thatched Buildings, Los Cocos, oil on board, 50 cm x 36 cm.
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A 19th century artist unknown, woman inspecting eggs by an oil lamp, oil on tin, 28 cm x 23.5 cm, in original wide decorative gilt frame.
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Anna Hotchkis, Buddhist Shrine’, gouache and charcoal on paper, signed, 37 cm x 57 cm.
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Anna Hotchkis ‘Chinese temple ruins, Stupa, Pollonurava, Ceylon’, oil stick and charcoal on paper, signed and labelled on reverse, 54 cm x 36.5 cm.
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Pacher, 19th century European extensive town and lake scene, oil on canvas, signed and dated ’88, 63.5 cm x 80 cm, ornate gilt frame.
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Sydney Tilden Daken (1876-1935) river scene with campsite below large mountainous bluffs and waterfall, oil on canvas, signed, 50 cm x 62.5 cm, framed, small tear requiring repair.
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A 17th century hand coloured map, 'Lothian and Linlitquo' by Johann & Cornelius Blaeu, 38 cm x 55.5 cm.Some distress.
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An early 19th century stitch work sampler incorporating a psalm, alphabet, house, birds and trees, all within a meandering strawberry vine border. 41 cm x 33 cm.
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A framed Georgian cross stitch sampler worked with a motto 'On Lying' by Jane Colie, May 14th 1822. 43 cm x 21 cm.
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A. J. Fisher (Australian 1859-?), 'Landscape with Creek and Gum Trees', watercolour, signed, 37 cm x 27 cm.
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Carlyle Jackson (1891-1940, Australia), Extensive Landscape, oil on board, signed. Original label Leighton Gallery Melbourne verso. 34 cm x 44 cm.
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A large Australian aboriginal dot painting, central large lizard on a variegated ground with six smaller lizards enclosed in circles within a concentric wavy border. 136 cm x 1170. Signed Yarra.
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Arturo Petrocelli (Italian 1856) Portrait of a young boy laughing, oil on canvas, 36.5 cm x 25 cm, in gilt frame.
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Arthur E Dagley 'Bird Tree no.2', acrylic, signed, 37 cm x 22 cm.
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19th century Artist unknown, Extensive Landscape, watercolour, signed indistinctly. 16 cm x 21 cm.
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Ted Lattey, 'The Road To Ruamata- King Country', oil on canvas, signed, entitled on reverse, 39 cm x 49.5 cm, original gilt frame with linen mount.
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Hilda Wiseman, ‘Fuchsias’, watercolour, signed. 32 cm x 23.5 cm.
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C.F. Goldie (Karl Sim) ‘Jerome Kaino’, pencil, signed, dated ’05, entitled and autographed by the subject. 32.5 cm x 20.5 cm.
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