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Antiques & Interiors — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:329
Sale Title:Antiques & InteriorsLots with images:325
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:261
Date:21-Aug-2011
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A Heiron & Smith full size billiards table full Italian slate, recently recovered on eight turned legs, complete with brass and leather pockets, a six green glass shade lights fittings, cues, scoreboard and balls
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A pair of 19th century Australian cedar hall chairs with moulded and open shield form backs, shaped seats and moulded legs
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An interesting studio pottery vase, marked with incised B the body with applied textured surface, the interior glazed 22 cm high
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A large studio pottery stoneware casserole dish & cover, incised signature to base in green ground splash glaze 25 cm deep
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Johanna de Maine porcelain bowl, titled 'Porcelain Sailing' purchased in 2000 from the Makers Mark Gallery
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A pair of rare early production Gus McLaren pottery ewers with heavily incised decoration and slip glaze 17 cm high
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A studio pottery stoneware bowl, signed with incised Vai finely potted with incised band of stripes, the interior also with drip glaze of ochre to burgundy 26.5 cm deep
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Large vintage Australian pottery vase by John Garrett 25 cm high
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A group of five signed Art & studio pottery wares, Belltower, R. Bernard, Oakley, Marie
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A pair of Cassa Mia black leather upholstered Chesterfield club chairs
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A rare & important Louis Vuitton Custom made leather Cabin trunk C1890 - 1900 serial number 021790 the thick leather exterior mounted with stamped brass fittings and castors, the interior lid with padded and studded silk lining above fitted removable tray with two lidded compartments, original label to lid reputedly previously owned by the Dutch Royal Family 71 x 45 x 35 cm
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A Sturt Art pottery water vessel complete with cork and tap, stamps to base.24 cm x 25 cm
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Six studio pottery mugs together with four egg cups, mugs with seal mark
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A 19th century Australian cedar bookcase the plain glazed doors enclosing three shelves, above a cushion fronted drawer and two panel cupboard doors, with restoration. width 131 cm. Depth 52 cm. Height 213 cm
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Australian painting by B. Butcher 1970 together with Darcy Doyle 'Hopscotch' print (2) 27.5 cm x 30 cm & 37 cm x 25 cm
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David Schlunke (b. 1942), Finches, oil on board signed lower right 34.5 cm x 29 cm
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James Crisp (1879 - 1962) farm corner etching, together with a Lloyd Frederic Rees signed print of Trinity Grammar (2)
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Ramon Ward Thompson b. 1941 Willow tree Creek, oil on board 29 cm x 37 cm
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A collection of approximately 53 20th century oil & Gas lamp shades
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A collection of approximately 50 20th century oil & Gas lamp shades
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A mid 18th century Welsh oak dresser base the rectangular panelled top above three short drawers and two central cupboard doors flanked by two false cupboards, raised on square stils, alterations 176 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 91 cm high
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French late19th, early 20th century cast bronze figure of a Fairy modelled holding a leaf, marked 'La Vingtrie' on black marble base 40 cm high inc base
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Digby figures in the village oil on board signed lower left 59 x 74.5 cm
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Harold Cazneaux (1878-1953), after, the Portico Facsimile photograph Facsimile signature lower right 26 x 26.5 cm
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Ronald Moore life Forms 1984 mixed media on board signed & dated lower right 24 x 18 cm
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A French, 19th century, Directoire period mahogany and gilt mounted armoire the architectural cornice with stepped corners above a pair of doors enclosing shelves and hanging space, flanked by a pair of columns with gilt bronze mounts, raised on circular feet, alterations. Width 177 cm. Depth 76 cm. Height 234 cm.
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A French 19th century Directoire style mahogany and gilt mounted sleigh bed of typical form with doric gilt mounted columns to the front of the head and foot boards, with a curved front rail and plain wall side 124 cm wide, 204 cm deep, 115 cm high
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A fine Victorian rosewood piano stool with adjustable seat recently upholstered
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A 19th century and later oak four poster bed the turned legs with thick brass castors
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A pair of English 19th century circular walnut foot stools with scroll moulded feet and shaped sides
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A Japanese early 20th century Mizuya kitchen cabinet with typical configuration of sliding doors and drawers, missing some back panels 120 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 165 cm high
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A 20th century red painted Chinese wedding cabinet with brass mounts 111W x 53D x 180 cm high
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Randall Del Nin b.1951 floral studies (3) lithograph 2 at 70 cm x 50 cm
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Joanna Terpstra Lovers point pastel on acrylic on paper signed and dated 2001 26.5 x 75 cm
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Doreen Gadsby b.1926 still life Crayon and wash on paper 54 cm x 39 cm
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Australian school Cliff face watercolour & gouache on paper 55 x 75 cm
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A pair of Indian, 19th century, elephant garden seats in carved stone, carrying tasselled cushions and draped with long decorated tasselled cloths, on pedestal bases, 51 cm long 33 cm deep 51 cm high
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An English 19th century George II style mahogany D-end drop leaf dining table, the rectangular top with removable D-ends and a central drop leaf section, raised on tapering legs terminating in pad feet 246 cm wide, 97 cm deep, 71 cm high
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Five oak chairs
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An early 19th century French mahogany settee the flame mahogany top rail with carved dolphin decoration above a padded back and shaped arms on acanthus carved supports, over an overstuffed seat and ogee rail, raised on turned tapering legs. Width 178 cm. Depth 62 cm. Height 90 cm
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A fine Nicholson & Co 'Mignon' upright piano in bur walnut veneer S/N 18129
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Jean van Bodegraven boats in the Bay oil on canvas 45.5 x 66 cm
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An interesting Australian 19th century watercolour, possibly of Tasmania pencil notation verso 'Tasmania Glover' faint trace of pencil signature to bottom right 17 cm x 25.5 cm
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A 19th/20th century walnut console table the shaped front above a single drawer supported on turned legs and platform base 107 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A 20th century reproduction scroll top desk the gallery top above two short drawers, the scroll top enclosing a fitted interior of pigeon holes and drawers above two short drawers, the reassessed base with two cupboard doors and two more drawers 104 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 123 cm long
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A Handsome reproduction stained oak two drawer hall table
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An early 20th century Ocean Liner dome topped travelling trunk the painted linen exterior with bent wood mounts 85 cm wide, 51 cm high, 55 cm deep
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A reproduction double pedestal desk with gilt tooled leather top. Width 121 cm. Height 78 cm. Depth 61 cm
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Circular cedar framed mirror. Diameter 45 cm
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An interesting album of late 19th early 20th century photographs, postcards and Cartes Vistas, including images of buffalo bill (photograph), Actors of the stage, Della Ray (signed), Mary Pickford, Mabel Hurst, Nellie Jackson (signed) Charlie Chaplin (cartes vista) Harry Furniss, (who worked in Australia as Paul Furniss) and many other celebrities of the 19th & 20th century
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A group of twelve 19th century and later clear glass & crystal desk, thermometers
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A collection of 49 19th century portrait etchings of European Dignitaries & historical figures including; Gustavo Adolfo, Christiano Quinto and others
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A resin bust of a young girl mounted on a marble plinth, 33 cm high
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Railway Interest, late 19th century drawing of a steam train, numbered 268 dated December 1899 no 14 initialled E. L. A framed in oak, mounted and glazed 12 cm x 31 cm
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A black & white photograph of Sydney Harbour Bridge, dedicated and signed by J. J. C Bradfield March 19th 1932 label verso 15 cm x 11.5 cm
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Lloyd Hemming (20th century), Couple of Strays, Upper Logan River Near Rathdowney Queensland Logan Creek Reflections near Rathdowney Queensland pastel signed lower left 27 x 36.5 cm and 26 x 36.5 cm
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A 19th century burr walnut loo table the top quarter veneered on birdcage base with four feet and ceramic casters (losses to veneer). Length 117 cm. Depth 85 cm. Height 68 cm
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A George II mahogany drop side mahogany dining table, with elliptical leaves with single drawer on turned tapered legs with pad feet 107 x 120 cm, a leaf needs to be re-attached.
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A pair of 19th century Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs each newly upholstered in black leather, with fluted front legs, one with split back
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A fine silk Persian rug, together with a pair of wool Persian rugs 114 cm x 67 cm & 85 x 64 & 64 x 60 cm
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A walnut dining table with shaped top and carved scroll legs and gilt highlights 134W x 180D x 75H cm
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A pair of upholstered wing back arm chairs in good condition
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Gary Baker (b.1954) Banksia watercolour on paper signed lower left 37 x 63.5 cm
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Vietnamese oil on board of Villagers, signed Bunkit??' 59 cm x 74 cm
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An Edwardian corner chair with acanthus scroll splats and pad feet
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Australian school (fl.1990s), the Misty Coast, oil on canvas 100 x 130 cm
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Australian school (fl.1990s), The Rainbow, oil on canvas, initialled lower left (indistinct) 100 x 130 cm
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A pair of good quality linen upholstered chesterfield sprung sofas 196 cm wide 90 cm deep
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A bamboo form, brass framed, glass topped coffee table
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A Moorcroft part dinner service in powder blue glaze, coffee pot with chip, some with faults
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A Tuscan part porcelain tea set together with other early 20th century part tea wares
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A Chinese red lacquered centre table 95 cm wide, 75 cm deep, 62 cm high
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Large Chinese red lacquer storage basket, converted to a lamp with black shade 83.5 cm high
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Chinese wood carved lacquer and gilt wash stand, early 20th century the top carved with dragon above open scroll carved supports, the back carved with central panel depicting a god on a mythical beast
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A pair of 20th century Taiwan Batique Art works each framed and glazed 41 cm x 34 cm
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A Chinese black and white watercolour Riverscape signed 41.5 cm x 65.5 cm
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Balinese school oil on canvas signed rane bali 2008 138 cm x 140 cm
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A 20th century teak circular coffee table with four inset side tables carved apron and ball and claw feet 74 cm deep
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A 20th century teak coffee table with carved apron and ball and claw feet 121.5 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 41 cm high
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A Chinese high fired glazed pottery vase with dragon & ring form handles together with a Chinese speckled glazed bottle form pottery vase 20 cm high
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Two carved wood group figures, in the form of birds amongst branches 32 cm high
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A group of Asian pottery figures and others comprising, Balinese puppet, ivory salt 7 pepper, three Chinese pottery figures
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W Arnold still life oil on canvas signed and dated lower right 'W. Arnold '97' 150 x 211
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Reynald Connolly (b.1944 Quebec) Pollution En Couleur oil on canvas abstract 40.5 x 30 cm
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Beate Selzer (b.1962) German II Photolithograph ed. I 081/210 signed lower right 35 x 35 cm
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Australian school (20th century) Billabong amongst trees pencil & gouache 25.5 x 33 cm Provenance: The Mollie Gowing collection
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Robert Innes Seascape oil on board signed verso 16.5 x 45.5 cm
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Antoni Clave (1913 - 2005) Spanish Nature Morte Hauteur lithograph ed. E. A signed lower right 72 x 52 cm
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Yvonne Atkinson, portrait of a lady Patel on paper signed lower right 51 x 33 cm
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Ailsa Morgan (b.1953) lemon Scented gum 1984 etching, handcoloured ed.4/10 signed & dated lower right 51 x 78 cm Provenance: The Mollie Gowing collection
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Five contemporary white leather dining chairs leather upholstered silver powder coated steel frames
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A pendant lamp, after Louis Poulsen 37 cm high
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Mervyn Moriarty (b.1937) Haystack pastel on paper signed lower right 53.5 x 73 cm
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Arne Jacobsen Replica swan chair in black leatherette
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A nest of two mid 20th century outdoor tables
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A Bent glass coffee table & side table each enriched with silver scroll design
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Freedom furniture 'Aldo' three seater cream leather sofa in excellent condition
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Freedom furniture 'Aldo' two seater cream leather sofa in excellent condition
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Fine, Flos Arco floor lamp, designed by Achille Castiglioni and pier Giacomo composed of brushed and bright-finished stainless steel and Carrara marble base
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Marion Simmons Banksia 1994 watercolour signed & dated lower left 71 x 51 cm
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