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The Collection of Leo Schofield at Dysart House, Kempton, Tasmania — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:581
Sale Title:The Collection of Leo Schofield at Dysart House, Kempton, TasmaniaLots with images:571
Auction Location:HobartPrices available:460
Date:23-Oct-2011
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A shelf of books-biographies and various subject matters
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A shelf of books relating to gardens
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A shelf of books relating to Art
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A shelf of books relating to architecture
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A Persian design rug, with stylized palmette and floral designs
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Five various red covered cushions including velvet and silk some fringed
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A quality two seater sofa, covered in striped red and green velvet
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Seven various red silk and velvet cushions
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Classical figures with an angel in a garden, 19th century gilt framed
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Portrait of a mother and child, circa 1840 in fine period gilt-wood frame
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Portrait of a young lady, possibly Lizbeth Bach, 1834 signed with monogram Hfl lower left, inscribed with the name of the subject: Lizbeth Bach and dated 1834 lower centre. In period gilt-wood frame. Provenance: Dalia Stanley Auctioneers March 2004
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An oval mezzotint of a naked maiden and cherubs
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A small needlework and silk love token, Viennese, early 19th century woven with a house flowers and a heart, in period frame
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A rare pair of Tinsel pictures, prints of actors in stage roles, hand coloured and decorated with silvered paper. Prints published by H and M Skeit London. Period maple frames
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A wool-work picture of the Edmund Keane as Richard II, in Tasmanian musk-wood frame, circa 1860. Frame 68 x 57 cm, woolwork, 57 x 46 cm
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A large woolwork and beaded picture of a young Queen Victoria, mid 19th century
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A William IV mahogany gentlemans press on chest, English, circa 1840 Provenance: de-accessioned from the Queensland Art gallery sold Christie's Melbourne March 2002 Lot 159
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A Grimwades pottery plate for the Tasmanian market, early 20th century
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A small mahogany footstool with needlework cover of a cat against a plum coloured background, English, circa 1840
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A George IV mahogany shell back hall chair, English, circa 1825
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A reverse print on glass, English, first half of the 19th century boy taking a birds nest. Printed for Carrington Bowles, London. In period frame with collection label for John Wingfield Larking to verso
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Portrait of a young lady, half length. In an oval . In period silvered frame with gilt metal corner mounts and floated glass
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A watercolour crest of a falcon and the motto Cedant Arma
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A white painted circular occasional table
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A brass and white glass table lamp
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Three blue silk cushions
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An American patchwork quilt
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A mahogany single bed, part circa 1845 with carved finials and carved acanthus decoration to the head board
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An unusually large beadwork picture of a young noble-man on horse back, circa 1835 period gilt-wood frame 87 x 118 cm
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A reversed glass painted silhouette painting of Regency style, 20th century painted with a family group in a fashionable interior, with some polychromed highlights maple frame
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A Regency silk and wool-work picture, English, early 19th century of a young cavalier, a woman and a child in landscape. Inscribed worked by Sarah flowers of Marsden Fields, 1808. In period mahogany frame
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A Victorian reverse print on glass, English, mid 19th century Autumn/Winter from a series. Period black painted frame
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Portrait of a country gentleman holding a flute and with his dog in a cottage landscape, in large gilt-wood frame
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A glass and metal antique hundi
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A pair of bronze squat candle sticks
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A porcelain figurine
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A framed hand written double sided parchment letter, written on 30 October 1861 from H Mundy to his mother from Bombay. In good quality black double sided frame. Provenance: The Auchinachie collection Sydney
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A mother of pearl and cut work wunschbilletten, Continental, 19th century with arm holding a wreath of flowers 'Die gutge hand des Schicksals reiche Ein Gluck Dir welchem keines gleiche: Es schim're Dir im gold'nen Glanz, de Liebe und der Freundschaft Kranz.' in period gilt-wood frame
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A mother of pearl and cut work wunschbilletten, Continental, 19th century with printed message and gilt net design 'Dem Netze,noch so fein gesponnen Ist manches Frischchen schon entronnen Entrinn' auch du dem Mifsgeschick, Doch nie entrinn' dem wahren Gluck.' in period gilt-wood frame
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A mother of pearl and cut work wunschbilletten, Continental, early 19th century with an urn and fountain and flowers. 'Wie Des Beckens Silberflache, Wie die Quelle selbst so rein; Soll geschmuckt mit sanfter Freude, Jeder tag des Lebens seyn..'. In period gilt-wood frame, these three lots, 238, 239 & 240 are fine examples of Biedermeier wunschbilletten, elaborate versions of the popular Victorian Valentine, traditionally exchanged by lovers on February 14, the feast of St. Valentine, patrons saint of…
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A petit point needlework picture of flowers, Continental, early 19th century
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Les Differens Travaux D'Un port de Mer l
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Marche de Silene
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Le Deluge, 1802 Pierre Laurent Sculp dated 1802. Pinx Nicholas Poussin. Monochrome engraving. In gilt wood frame
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A pair of gilt metal and glass lustres on white marble bases, American, mid 19th century
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A large gilt-wood chip carved mirror, possibly Australian, circa 1870 mirrors with this type of decoration are thought to have been manufactured in Melbourne
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Two mahogany hall chairs, English, circa 1840
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A cast iron fire basket
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A pine two door cupboard, circa 1880
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F. Bartolozzi sculpt, published by John Tompson London
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A painted wood six peg coat stand, French, 19th century
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A glass and brass ceiling light
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A cedar Wellington chest, Australian, 19th century
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A pink granite effect glazed toilet jug and bowl and matching shell shaped soap dish
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A gilt-wood and glass surmount, English, circa 1860
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A pair of early Victorian oak hall chairs, English, circa 1845
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A fine quality Bohemian cut crystal cylindrical vase
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A painted tin watering can, 19th century
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A coral and shell display, English, 19th century in glazed square painted metal case with cover.
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A fine large William IV bronze hanging lantern, English, circa 1830 60 cm high. Provenance: Christies south Kensington, London, June 2005, lot 130
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Portrait full length of a man and his three Sons, in period ebonised and gilt-wood frame. Provenance: The David style collection, Christie's, south Kensington, London, January 12 2005, lot 256
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An early Victorian brass hanging colza oil ceiling light, approx. 55 cm drop. Provenance: Christie's south Kensington, June 28 2005
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A rare oak wall mounted map holder, Australian, circa 1900 with ten retractable maps of the Australian States
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A woven wicker umbrella stand with a collection of umbrellas, 72 cm high
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A large birds eye maple frame, English, 19th century
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A faux wood painted tin trunk and a similar painted tin hat box
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Two faux wood painted tin document boxes
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Various wicker baskets
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A faux wood painted tin trunk and a large hat box, English, 19th century
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A large Victorian faux wood painted curtain rail with rings
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A William IV oak console table, English, circa 1835 Provenance: Christie's south Kensington London May 10, 2005
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An octagonal huon pine umbrella stand with four umbrellas
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Two 19th century linen bonnets
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A shell and coral display, Australian, 19th century with coral against a mica background, in carved cedar case
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A large arched perpetual calendar in mahogany case, English, circa 1860
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A large turtle shell
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A large turtle shell, with brass mounted spear hole
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Railways Postal Telegraph Rainfall map of Tasmania, 1889 Published by the Pictureaque Atlas Company limited Sydney Melbourne enraged by a H Everson
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Van Diemen's Land or Tasmania, early 19th century
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A pair of two-armed brass oil lamps, American, circa 1820
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Tasmanian Legend, Published by George Maps 122 Castlereagh street, Sydney
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A Victorian brass and metal wire fender, 19th century
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A Sheffield plate inkstand, English, 19th century
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A large four door cedar estate cupboard, Australian, 19th century 11 cm high, 20 cm long
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A large cedar wall bracket
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A cedar and blonde wood inlaid frame, Australian, 19th century
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Three Tasmanian birdseye huon pine and blackwood ships pulleys
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A brass and green glass reading lamp
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A chrome adjustable reading lamp
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Five various cedar and other filing trays, 19th century
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A rare brass inlaid huon pine writing box, with leather lined writing slope, Tasmanian, circa 1850
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A large and impressive birds eye maple and rosewood cross banded casket, English, circa 1830
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A set of Georgian style three tread library steps
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A folding rail back chair in fruitwood, 19th century
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A square ottoman covered in checked cotton
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A pair of four-fold screens
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A yellow tole three tier whatnot
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An articulated artists model of a hand, circa 1940
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A pair of huon pine circular top occasional tables, Tasmanian, 20th century
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A pine two door cupboard, English, 19th century 69 cm high, 48 cm diameter
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