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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:506
Sale Title:Classic Furniture, Objects and DesignLots with images:437
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:212
Date:20-Nov-2011
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A fine pair of French enamelled glass vases attributed to Auguste Jeaun, each of cylindrical form with applied fish headed feet and enamelled with a large koi to the exterior, 26 cm high
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A pair of ivory carved musical vagabonds carved individually as a guitar strumming gent accompanied by his violin playing lady, their costumes dishevelled and tattered, raised on circular ivory and composite socles, 18 cm high (each).
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An ivory carving of St George and the dragon traditionally resolved, St. George aboard his steed crush the vicious dragon beneath them, raised on a stepped rectangular plinth, supported on a low composite plinth, 16.5 cm high.
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A Victorian carved ivory presentation staff 19th century, the staff finely carved with long turned handle with acanthus leaf decoration surmounted by a removable crest of the Prince of Wales, the back of which has a polished brass plaque inscribed 'Lying in Charity For Poor Married Women at Their Own Habitations Instituted 1757', complete with the original leather bound fitted case, 56 cm long.
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A coromandel fitted vanity box, circa 1880, retailer's mark Toulmin & Gale Makers London, the rectangular lidded box reveals a fitted interior containing various silver capped glass jars, grooming utensils, a lower jewellery drawer below and side secret compartment, fitted with a Bramah London lock, 31 cm wide
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A brass cased Carlisle travelling compass, the ovoid brass surround engraved with foliate motifs and measurement increments, with glazed circular cover above the blue steel needle recessed below and direction dial with bird motif, incised Carlisle to edge, 8.5 cm wide
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A French tortoiseshell and gold pique music box 19th century, the rectangular bow inlaid with five point star pique, centrally an oval hand painted guilloche plaque conceals the pop up mechanised singing bird within, a back compartment stored the winder, complete with original leat5her bound presentation box, the music box 10 cm wide.
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An Italian marble figure of a young woman late 19th century, the standing figure carved in two sections, dressed in provincial attire and modelled at rest, leaning against a metal rake, 107 cm high
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A rare and important pair of French breech loading pin fire gold plated French Navy model Revolvers by Lefaucheux, each stamped E. LeFaucheux Brte Sdgd, a Paris, with consecutive serial numbers LF110441 and LF110442, circa 1858 with triggers, hammers, ramrods, foresights, butt swivel rings and screws of French blued steel, with two piece ivory grips, presented within an associated fitted brass bound mahogany case, each stamped to the top of the barrell. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland. Note:…
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A detailed static model of the passenger and cargo steamship, 'Mornington' titled ' Mornington' 20th century, the painted wooden body rising to a deck fitted with detailed fixtures, rigging and lifeboats, housed within a glazed display case with a separate stand, the display case 160 x 39 x 92 cm, the stand 154 x 36 x 73 cm
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A fine quality micro mosaic panel of St.Peters Basilica Francesco Gianfredi, 19th century, the intricate scene displaying the cathedral in fine coloured stones set within a black onyx and malachite banded frame housed within a gilt carved frame, to the reverse the original paper labels States 'Rev.Fabbrica, S.Pietro in Vaticano, Studio Del Musaico, Numero D.Ordine :2538, Prezzo Lire: Nome Del Artista: Gianfredi, Oggetto: 'Piazza S. Pietro', with further paper labels,32 x 40 cm (the panel)
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A 1964 Chevrolette C2 Corvette Stingray Coupe Offered in conjunction with Dutton Sporting cars, 9-11 Claremont Street, south Yarra, Melbourne Queensland registration VTT64, left hand drive, General Motors LT1 350 engine, four speed automatic transmission, front disc brakes and American racing alloy wheels, sold together with the original steel wheels and wheel covers, registered until 31 March 2012. Provenance: private collection, Queensland
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Grant Featherston (1922-1995), Talking Chair manufactured circa 1966-1970, unmarked, the curved high back and body of fibreglass and expanded rigid polystyrene, the back inset with apertures housing speakers, the padded circular seat concealing sound equipment operated by a pressure activated switch, upholstered in brown vinyl, (sound equipment no longer functioning, lacking the volume control knob), 115 cm high. Provenance: Purchased by the current private owner from management at Gas and Fuel Corporation…
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Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) pedestal, circa 1900, the tall square topped ebonised pedestal with shaped inlaid panel of parchment pressed copper and silk tassels, supported within tapered legs with parchment and copper stretcher base, 120 cm high. Exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria
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A bronze figure of a girl signed L.Alliot, circa 1930, the girl resolved in a reclining mode with leg stretched out to rest her elbow, raised on a two coloured marble base, incised signature to lower back right of oval plaque, 64 cm wide
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An Italian silver five piece tea service maker's mark Luigi Genazzi Di Eros, Milano, circa 1940, the set includes coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl, milk jug each pod shaped with a hand beaten finish and black enamelled curl back handles and lid finials, complete with a large ovoid tray with foliate handles, 4652 grs total silver weight, the tray 62 cm wide
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A cased set of six Art Nouveau sterling silver and enamel Napking rings maker's mark James Fenton, Birmingham 1906, retail mark for Thomas Webb & Sons, each with stylised polychrome enamel designs, within the original fitted case, the case 21 cm wide
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A gilt bronze and ivory figure signed (Leon Noel) Delagrange, circa 1905, depicted as a young page boy in full court dress, with eyes downcast he holds a gilt bound book in front, raised on a stepped marble base, incised signature to back of right sleeve, 34 cm high
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A cased Daum Nancy enamelled glass salt set, circa 1895, comprising twelve fluted clear glass salts and a lidded cellar with a loop handle, each with an enamelled lakeland scene and gilt highlights, within a fitted leather case, the salts signed in gilt Daum Nancy with cross of Lorraine, the salts 4.5 cm diameter. (13)
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A patinated bronze and ivory figure signed F. (Ferdinand) Preiss, depicted as a young female golfer in full swing, with ivory head and limbs raised on a chartreuse onyx base, incised signature to lower front, 23 cm high. Reference: Arwas, V., Art Deco sculpture, Academy Editions, London, 1992, illus.p. 181
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A Martin Brothers musical playing imp signed R.W. Martin & Bros, circa 1906, the earthenware figure depicted as a mythical figure playing the flute, signed R.W.Martin & Bros, London Southall, 1906 to lower back, 11 cm high
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A Rene Lalique L'Elegance pattern glass scent bottle for D'Orsay model introduced 1914, the square body moulded with images of classical females in lightly frosted and clear glass, moulded R Lalique and D'Orsay, (minute nick to one corner), 9. 9 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, page 934, (illustrated)
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A Rene Lalique amethyst Couloured 'Telline' pattern glass scent bottle model introduced 1920 of flattened oval form, the body moulded with a reeded shell pattern, rising to a conforming stopper, (minor nicks to inner rim), moulded mark R. Lalique, 10 cm high
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A Rene Lalique 'Dahlia' no. 617 pattern bottle model introduced 1931 of flattened ovoid form, moulded with flower petals highlighted in enamel with a blue tinge, (chip to stopper), wheel cut mark R. Lalique, France, 13 cm high
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A Rene Lalique Coty 3 'Ambre antique' pattern Sepia stained bottle model introduced 1910 of tapering cylindrical form, moulded with images of classical female figures with sepia highlights on a frosted ground, with a stopper of conforming design, (three minor chips to rim), moulded R Lalique, 15.5 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, page 927, (illustrated)
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A Rene Lalique for the house of Worth glass perfume bottle model Introduced 1924, the spherical vase with a pattern of low relief stars to the exterior and with a fitted stopper displaying ' W' monogrammed to front, the whole painted in a lilac blue, moulded R.Lalique to base, 24.5 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. Worth 4/5, (illustrated)
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A Rene Lalique for the house of Worth scent bottle 'Je Reviens', model Introduced 1929, the tall tubular bottle in translucent sapphire blue with a ribbed exterior and with stopper in opaque sky blue also ribbed, moulded mark Lalique, made in France, Worth, to base, 28.5 cm tall. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. Worth 14/B, (illustrated)
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A Royal Doulton Chang Ware bowl, circa 1930, signed Charles Noke, the deep bowl decorated in an all over glaze of mottled cream, red and blue with a faux crackle finish, factory mark, signed Noke and monogram for Harry Nixon all to base, 23.5 cm diameter
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Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) A cold painted bronze and ivory figure, 'The Skater', circa 1925 Naturalistically cast as a female ice skater in motion, with hands and head of carved ivory, raised on a banded black mark and onyx base, signed Preiss to base, 34 cm high
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A Gabriel Argy Rousseau pate de Verre glass 'Edelweiss' pendant signed Gar circular, in yellow tones on a frosted ground, moulded with a single flower, modern cord with glass spacers, 6.5 cm diameter
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A Gabriel Argy Rousseau pate de Verre glass 'Ladybird' pendant signed Gar oval, in yellow and orange tones, moulded with three ladybirds, modern cord, signed in the glass, 6 cm high
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A Gabriel Argy Rousseau pate de Verre glass 'Parakeet' pendant signed Gar circular, in yellow and orange tones on a frosted ground, moulded with a parakeet in profile, modern cord with orange glass spacers, 6 cm diameter
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An Almeric Walter pate de Verre glass 'Chameleon' pendant signed Aw triangular, in amethyst and green tones, moulded with a chameleon, modern cord with amethyst glass spacers, signed in the glass, 6 cm high
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A Galle cameo glass lamp and shade, circa 1900, the tapered tubular lamp base carved to reveal a fluttering of butterflies raised on a wide rolled circular base, together with a mushroom shaped shade also carved with butterflies, each with a cameo signature, total height 59 cm high
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A Cenedese glass aquarium block, circa 1950s, the design attributed to Riccardo Licata, the rectangular double layered glass body encasing marine scene depicting two fish swimming amongst seaweed, 11.5 cm high
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An unusual Daum Nancy 'Winter landscape' cameo glass and leather cigar box signed, circa 1900 rounded rectangular, the hinged cover inset with a central cameo glass panel depicting a snowy landscape, within a panelled leather surround, signed in the glass Daum Nancy and cross of Lorraine, 19.5 cm wide
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A Daum Nancy acid etched and enamelled cameo glass vase, circa 1910 of slender form, with an acid etched and enamelled scene depicting trees in snow surrounding a lake, enamelled factory mark Daum Nancy and cross of Lorraine to underside, 43 cm high
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A rare Sevres cameo glass vase Paul Daum for Verreries D'Art Lorraine, circa 1927, the compressed form raised on tapered stem carved to reveal chartreuse lilies on a peach coloured ground, supported by an elaborate silver mount of relief leaves and single bloom upon a circular base, glass cameo croix de Lorraine signature to side, hallmark to silver mount, 26.5 cm high
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An Art Deco style bronze and ivory figural within an architectural onyx surround, after Demetre Chiparus, the multi tiered pedestal comprised of separate components, chartreuse onyx contrasted with black and white and a gilt metal cartouche to front, to the top a cross legged figure with ivory face and hands is enshrined within the columnar surround with high dome cover, incised signature to the reverse, 170 cm high
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A miniature Daum Nancy acid etched and enamelled cameo glass landscape vase, circa 1900, the ovoid body rising to a tall slender neck, cameo cut and enamelled with a wooded landscape design on a mottled green ground, enamelled to the underside Daum Nancy and cross of Lorraine, 12.5 cm high
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A Rene Lalique 'A Coeur Jolie' pattern glass scent bottle for Nina Ricci model introduced 1945 heart shaped, with a pierced central section, moulded with floriate decoration on a frosted ground, (stopper fixed in place), wheel cut mark bottle made by Lalique, France, 10.5 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, page 946, (illustrated)
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A Francois Decorchemont pate de Verre vase Grand Jatte Caphots, circa 1913, the deep sided bowl on turned foot flanked by small fished shaped terminals to each side, the surface in low relief displaying stylised rolling waves in repeat decorated with a translucent wash of colours, impressed stamp to base, 14 cm high. Reference: Ayroles V., Francois Decorchemont, Adagp, Paris, 2006 illus. (different colours), p.99 & 101
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A Francois Decorchemont pate de Verre glass vase, 'Etude Pour Le goblet Danseuses' design 1924, the mottled green body wheel carved with females nudes dancing with ribbons, impressed seal, engraved to the underside A194, 12.5 cm high
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An Almeric Walter pate de Verre Vide Poche, modelled as a woman's head and torso, with long flowing hair encircling the well, moulded signature a Walter Nancy, 13.5 cm wide
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A Rene Lalique 'Antilopes' pattern clear and enamelled glass vase model introduced 1925 ovoid, moulded with a continuous lobed pattern in clear glass, interspersed with stylised antelope motifs in black enamel on a frosted ground, incised R. Lalique France no. 875, 27.5 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 875 (illustrated)
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A Rene Lalique 'Ferriers' pattern emerald green glass vase model Introduced 1929, Also Known as 'Cinq Rangs de Fleurs' of tapering segmented form, moulded with bands of flowers heads and fern fronds, etched mark R. Lalique, France, no. 1019, 17 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 1019, (illustrated)
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A Rene Lalique Laurier pattern vase model Introduced 1922, the tubular vase with a raised bay leaf and pod pattern to the exterior, incised R. Lalique France to lower edge of base, 18 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 947, (illustrated)
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A Rene Lalique 'Domremy' pattern emerald green and frosted glass vase model introduced 1926, also known as 'Chardons' baluster, moulded with thistle heads interspersed with thistle leaves in low relief, incised R. Lalique, France, no. 979, 21.5 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 979, (illustrated)
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A Daum Nancy acid etched cameo and enamelled glass vase, circa 1905 of triangular cross section on a circular base, the mottled yellow ground enamelled with red Columbine flowers and green stems, acid etched Daum Nancy with the cross of Lorraine, 39 cm high
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A George Jensen sterling silver Continental flatware suite model Introduced 1906, the service of one hundred and eight pieces of flatware comprising twelve cake forks; ten cake spoons; twelve luncheon knives; fourteen teaspoons; twelve dessert spoons; twelve soup spoons; twelve dinner forks; twelve luncheon forks; twelve dinner knives, 4898grs total weight
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A Daum acid etched yellow lamp, circa 1925, the large lamp of tubular base on a tapered circular foot with tripod frame above supporting the high bullet shaped shade, each displaying a repeated deep etched pattern of stylised trees set upon vertical chevrons incised Daum Nancy France to each base rim, 48 cm high
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A rare Legras acid etched cameo glass vase signed, circa 1915 of slender form with a thistle design, in tones of pink, green, and cream, acid etched signature Legras, 47 cm high
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A Marcel Bouraine bronze figural group Salome and Blackamoor, circa 1920, the scene displays a submissive blackamoor presenting John the Baptist's head on a platter to Salome, all set upon a chequered marble base, incised signature to lower back right, stamped made in France to foot of blackamoor, 37 cm wide
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An Alfred Gilbert patinated bronze and ivory figure group Seduction, depicted as troubadours, the charming couple each costumed in theatrical attire, the young lady holds a jester rattle in one hand while her masked companion holds a second mask for her, raised on an ormolu decorated marble plinth, incised signature to lower back left, 56 cm high
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver Bernadotte flatware suite model, introduced 1939, the service of fifty four pieces including eight forks; eight entree forks, seven knives; seven entree knives, eight dessert spoons, eight soup spoons, eight teaspoons; 3280grs total weight
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A patinated bronze and ivory figure signed A.(Affortunato) Gory, depicted a young woman dressed in a Bohemian costume, in both her arms she holds a writhing snake with one arm defiantly held above, standing poised above a circular breche marble plinth, incised signature to lower back edge of skirt, 55 cm high
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A gilt bronze and ivory figure signed F. (Ferdinand) Preiss, depicted as a female snake charmer, the seductress swathed in a gilded harem skirt holds at arm's length a gilded snake, raised on a marble plinth, stamped signature to lower edge of skirt and incised signature to back of marble, 26.5 cm high
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A Rene Lalique Ajaccio pattern glass vase model Introduced in 1938, the conical form with a raised repeat antelope motif to the base interspersed with further raised blisters, incised R.Lalique, France, 20 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 10-914, (illustrated)
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A Rene Lalique St Denis pattern Coupe model introduced 1926, the shallow ovoid body raised on a lobed stem with black enamel highlights, inscribed mark R Lalique, France, 17 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 388, (illustrated)
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A Daum Nancy acid etched eucalypt cameo glass vase, circa 1900 tapering cylindrical, with a continuous design of Eucalyptus leaves and blossoms in green on a mottled ground, etched signature Daum Nancy and cross of Lorraine, 42 cm high
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An acid etched cameo glass vase by Charles Schneider for Le Verre Francais, circa 1925 of slender tapered cylindrical form, acid etched with poppies on a graduated orange ground, incised mark Le Verre Francais, 39.5 cm high
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An acid etched cameo glass vase by Charles Schneider for Le Verre Francais, circa 1925 of slender tapered cylindrical form, acid etched with poppies on a pink and maroon ground, incised mark Le Verre Francais, 47 cm high
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A pair of maple framed armchairs attributed to Dario Zoureff, circa 1960, each upholstered in blue velvet, raised on block supports
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A Danish teak sideboard by Brahmin, the rectangular top above three central drawers, flanked by sliding doors with recessed handles, dovetail joint details to the corners, 223.5 x 80 x 44 cm
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A Daum Nancy Souffle glass vase depicting one of the four Seasons, circa 1900, the tubular vase with short neck displays a landscape scene with globular relief sections defining the forest canopy, cameo signature to side, 29 cm high
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A Royal Doulton Burslem limited edition Sanming vase, circa 2000, numbered 59 / 125, the large ovoid vase with short neck decorated in the Chinese manner with white crackle drip glazed to neck and shoulder over a lavender and red resistive ground, black factory mark and sticker to base, 35.5 cm high. Includes certificate of authenticity
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A Rene Lalique 'Ormeaux' pattern green glass vase model introduced 1926, also known as 'Feuillages' ovoid, moulded with a continuous pattern of overlapping leaves, incised R. Lalique, France, no. 984, 16.5 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 984, (illustrated)
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A Schneider Le Verre Francais cameo glass lamp, circa 1925, the tubular base on circular foot with tripod frame above supporting the ogee domed shade, each displaying a repeated etched pattern of long stemmed flowers in ombre orange tones on a mottled ground, incised signature to base, 49 cm high
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A cameo glass vase, 'Clematis' by Desire Christian for Burgun, Schverer & Co., circa 1900 Compressed ovoid, rising to a slender neck, wheel carved with flowers and stems, with areas of martele stippling and gilt highlights, signed in gilt to the underside Verrerie D'Art de Lorraine and B.S & C. Depose, 14 cm high
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A Rene Lalique Escargot pattern glass vase model Introduced 1920, the flattened circular vase with short neck impressed with a snail shell, incised R. Lalique, No. 931, 21.5 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 931, (illustrated)
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