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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:95
Prices available:96
Category:
Unclassified
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*** A Japanese Shigaraki flower vase, together with another flower vase, [2], a fine & early Japanese Shigaraki flower vase of good Wabi Sabi form, with fine drip glaze, another flower vase with deep green glaze & red drip glaze highlights. Provenance: Todd… ***
*** Two gold antique serpent rings; one in 15ct with green stone eyes, other in 18ct with one blue stone set eye. Wt. 14.4g. ***
*** Two fine Japanese vases & a Sake bottle, [3], a Seto ware vase by the artist Masuhiro Kawamura with incised design & good glaze, in signed original wood box, a Bizen ware vase of good form with nature ash glaze, artist signature to base, a Sake bottle… ***
*** Three fine Japanese Bizen ware vases, [3], a Bizen ware vase of good form, a Bizen ware vase of ancient style with ash glaze, a Bizen ware vase of good form & glaze, signature to base. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 20 cm, 24 cm, 19.5 cm ***
*** Two fine Japanese vases, [2], a Bizen ware vase with a long neck & fine nature ash glaze, an old Seto ware vase of good form, with large opening, dark red & black glaze, late Edo-early Meiji. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 30 x 23 cm, 19 x 19 cm ***
*** Three antique 15ct gold stone set rings; two set with spessartite garnets (one stone missing) and one set with garnet topped doublets and four rough diamonds by P Falk. Wt. 11.6.g. ***
*** A 19th century and later oak four poster bed the turned legs with thick brass castors ***
*** Four fine Japanese pottery ware Kogo incense boxes, [4], a pottery ware Kogo in signed original box, a ceramic Kutani Daruma Kogo, Meiji period, a pottery ware Kogo, a Raku pottery ware Kogo in the form of a Daruma, Meiji period, in a signed box.… ***
*** A Chinese carved stand, 20th century, with rosewood central panel and profuse figural carved border in relief, slight damage to varnish. ***
*** Three items of antique 15ct gold jewellery; a sharks tooth with scroll bar and trailing vine leaf decoration, an heart shape shell attached with a swivel clasp by Shaw & Co and a shield shape pendant set with seed pearls one missing by Willis (brooch pin… ***
*** A Waterford Crystal vase, with original box, 33 cm in height ***
*** James Wynne (b.1944) the coal train's Journey, oil on canvas on board, signed lower left, 50 x 60 cm ***
*** An Edwardian mahogany finish mirrored dressing table together with matching bedside table and stool ***
*** A rare pair of Japanese iron Tetsubin, Edo period, the tea pot handles are inlaid with fine wire decoration, the body of the pot has a leafing scroll decoration with lacquer lids. [3]. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Height… ***
*** Dennis Baker return to Venice charcoal on hand made paper ***
*** A spelter lamp with venetian glass grape form shades (with box of spare droplets) - 43 cm high ***
*** Three feather ornaments from New Guinea, [3], finely woven with beautiful feather work. Provenance: Collected by Peter Hallinan (1938-2015). Peter was a well-known and respected field collector of New Guinea Art (see field photo of Peter Hallinan buying… ***
*** Dennis Baker sculpture, metal work ***
*** Eleven Indian silver pendants with animals and figures, 19th/20th century, in Rajasthan these amulets, were part of the dowry, made by the local craftsman in the villages, each one carrying a message, the size, number and weight of silver was dependent on… ***
*** Two Burmese wooden Priest Statues 19th century, of wood carrying alms bowls, showing signs of an old gilt finish, presented on metal stands. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in… ***
*** A kauri 19th/ 20th century twin pedestal desk 142 x 49 x 76 cm ***
*** An elaborate carved box frame with applique cats ***
*** Amber Jane Stirling, Muse #5 after Carlo Dolci 2003 acrylic on canvas, signed & titled verso 152 x 122 cm ***
*** A framed painting of Buddhas. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney 81 cm x 51 cm ***
*** A Royal Doulton Vanborough dinner set for ten, comprising ten each dinner and side plates, bowls, dessert bowls, saucers, one gravy boat and stand, and nine demitasse ***
*** An extensive Royal Doulton blue and gold part dinner set, comprising eleven dinner plates, twelve entree plates, eleven side plates, eight bowls, large serving bowl, four demitasse and three saucers, together with a similar Copeland Spode sauce boat ***
*** A reproduction mahogany twin pedestal desk with tooled leather insert 140 cm wide, 70 cm deep, 80 cm high ***
*** A Louis XVI style bureau de plat or writing desk with three drawers, leather inset top, brass mounted reeded applied gilt brass mouldings 121 cm x 71 cm ***
*** A pair of reproduction carved chaise Lounges with red velvet upholstery ***
*** An antique style brass and marble comport diameter 21 cm ***
*** An oak roll top desk ***
*** A five piece antique style silver plated tea and coffee set ***
*** A pair of Turkish silvered metal jardinieres, 38 x 26 cm each ***
*** A vintage cane 3 seater lounge with blue and white striped upholstery ***
*** A large three drawer desk in the Louis XV style. 75 cm high, 180 cm wide, 90 cm deep ***
*** A green marble top occasional table in the Regency style ***
*** A mahogany Edwardian one-drawer desk by W Walker & Sons with green leather insert 78 cm high, 107 cm wide, 56 cm deep cm ***
*** A pair of heavily carved oak Edwardian grandfather chairs. Height 90 cm, width 66 cm, depth 66 cm ***
*** A laquered 2 door cabinet decorated with bird motif & prunus foilage, 3 shelfes. Height 90 cm. Width 62 cm. Depth 31 cm ***
*** Three fighting clubs, two with stone discs, and one with profusely carved finial, all original handles and rattan bindings, Kukukuku people, Papua New Guinea, the Estate of Mr Neville Bourne, length 70 - 94 cm. Provenance: Neville Bourne went to New… ***
*** Helen Coulter, (20th century), the diamond Blaze 2010, acrylic on canvas on board, signed & dated lower left, 80 x 120 cm ***
*** Artist unknown, (early 20th century), Still Life Violets, oil on canvas on board, 18 x 37 cm ***
*** A set of twenty fine Mongolian Drawings on paper, early 20th century, [20], depicting peaceful & wrathful deities making offerings, Tsakali cards were used by travelling Buddhist teachers moving from one monastery to another in order to teach & initiate… ***
*** A set of eight fine Mongolian Drawings on paper, early 20th century, [8], depicting scenes of hell, Tsakali cards were used by travelling Buddhist teachers moving from one monastery to another in order to teach & initiate others in Vajrayana Buddhist… ***
*** A pair of mid century modern black leather timber leg upholstered armchairs 90 x 60 x 60 cm ***
*** Four small old figures (fragments from old bowls), Ramu river area,Papua New Guinea, [4], all on custom made stands. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 13 cm to 19 cm ***
*** A Drayton silver plate cutlery set for eight ***
*** A Russian silver & enamel kvosh & two silver spoons ***
*** A large red bordered Persian rug, floral motif on cream field, 330 x 395 cm ***
*** An Art Deco bronze medallion together with two cased medallion sets ***
*** A Persian Kelim wool, 194 x 290 cm ***
*** A Vibrant Persian tribal rug, about ten colours Tastefully woven. Provenance: Christies of south Kensington approx 22 Years Ago. ***
*** A moulded glass reinforced concrete outdoor table *** N/A
*** An oak two door one drawer bookcase in gothic style 87 x 42 x 201 cm ***
*** A 'LaFer' grey leather Lifter Recliner, leather Recliner with Motorised stand Assist. ***
*** A pair of white marble pedestals with white/grey striations 102 x 30 x 30 cm, [Ea] ***
*** Approx. 140 pre-decimal two Shilling coins ***
*** A Bay leather Republic Driftwood circular glass top coffee table ***
*** A Bay leather Republic 'Pavilion' oak sideboard, four drawers & doors, handle missing, scratches to top, 91 x 180 x 50 cm ***
*** A mint green velvet upholstered three seater Chesterfield style sofa 75 x 240 x 90 cm ***
*** A Victorian pair of mahogany tooled leather topped wine tables, cracking and marks to tops of both tables 50 x 69 x 49 cm ***
*** An impressive English oak drop-side banquet table, purpose built from antique oak boards, 76 x 275 x 181 cm ***
*** Two similar single pedestal tilt top side tables, 71 x 56 x 56 cm ***
*** Six clamshell rings, Yua, Abelam people, Papua New Guinea (6), diameter10-13 cm ***
*** A pair of black metal table lamps with oval cream shades. Provenance: The contents of a Vaucluse mansion, height 80 cm ***
*** A set of three Newbury swivel curved back counter stools, round Pillbox upholstery seat, caramel leather with nail head trim, 1911 collection, raised on four tapered legs, Hickory chair Co. North Carolina, USA. Provenance: The contents of a Vaucluse… ***
*** A timber two tier side table on brass casters. Provenance: The contents of a Vaucluse mansion, 70 x 69 x 42 cm ***
*** A large bell shaped ceramic glazed outdoor planter. Provenance: The contents of a Vaucluse mansion, height 65 cm, diameter 105 cm ***
*** A pair of large bell shaped ceramic glazed outdoor planters. Provenance: The contents of a Vaucluse mansion, height 66 cm, diameter 84 cm ***
*** A set of custom made block out curtains in gold brocade style fabric. Provenance: The contents of a Vaucluse mansion, 265 x 660 cm ***
*** A breakfront front six-drawer six-door sideboard ***
*** A rolled arm two seater sofa, 167 x 92 x 90 cm ***
*** A 19th century William IV Worcester Flight Barr & Barr 16-piece gilt edged part coffee service pink ground circa 1820 ***
*** A Limoges dinner service, blue & pink floral border, including one platter, three tureens, one bowl, one comport, one small platter, one small flat comport, two circular platters, one gravy boat, seventeen dinner plates, six bowls ***
*** Livingston's Expedition of the Zambeze 1865 leather bound and six other volumes on Livingston ***
*** Travels in central Asia and 31 assorted volumes ***
*** McKays Poetical Works and 29 other volumes ***
*** A reproduction walnut veneer Georgian style writing bureau folding top four drawers fitted ***
*** A reproduction mahogany display side cabinet three glazed doors to the upper portion three drawers and three solid panel cabinet doors to base 170 cmW x 238 cmH ***
*** A reproduction Chippendale style china display cabinet ***
*** A Sanderson box plate camera together with a Bousch Long series 1 box plate camera ***
*** Three small Moorcroft vases blue ground painted flowers ***
*** Two Japanese tea bowls for tea ceremony, [2], an Aka-Raku ware tea bowl, Meiji period, of good form with fine red & white mottled glaze, a Seto ware tea bowl, Meiji period, of good form, with fine black glaze & brown highlights along rim. Provenance: Todd… ***
*** Three fine Japanese Kakishi bowls, [3], a Kyo ware Katakuchi bowl by the artist Rokubei Kiyomizu, late Edo-early Meiji period, signature to base, blue glaze with painted design, a bowl of foliage shape with a small crab on the side && good glaze, an Oribe… ***
*** Three Chinese blue & white ceramic jars, 19th/20th century, the ginger jar shape has a continuous sweetpea design around the body & a longevity character, modern wooden lids (3), height 26 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved glass to coffee table together with a set of six matching side tables ***
*** A collection of eight antique gold stick pins; six in 15ct, a hand set with a garnet, two talons set with garnets, a grapes with vine leaves motif, one set with an oval citrine and one set with a nugget and two in 9ct set with pastes and faux pearls, all… ***
*** Four Japanese lacquer ware Kogo incense containers, [4], a Kogo with Wakasanuri finish, a Kogo with deeply incised dragon design in red cinnabar lacquer, a Kogo with deeply incised floral designs, a red lacquer Kogo with incised floral designs. Provenance… ***
*** Gerard Lants (1927-1998) picnic by the harbour watercolour, signed lower right, 28 x 54 cm ***
*** A Chinese Shou Shan carved stone figure ***
*** Three Chinese jars, 19th/20th century, in underglaze blue, two with original porcelain lids, all in continuous sweet pea design, each height 21 cm ***
*** A set of eight finely painted Tibetan Tsakli paintings, 19th century, [8], depicting wrathful Bardo deities. Provenance: Suzy Lebasi / Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, Tsakali cards were used by travelling Buddhist teachers moving from one monastery to another… ***
*** A collection of eleven early clay Buddhist Votives from Tibet & Mongolia, 18/19th century, [11], in the forms of Buddha's, Bodhisattvas, Padmasambhava and Protector deities, Votives were made & used in Buddhist Communities to show devotion & earn merit,… ***
*** A group of ten Chinese snuff bottles, comprising of three glass, two cloisonne and one each of lac-burgaute, pearl,amber and porcelain, 19th century and later. ***
*** A group of ten Chinese snuff bottles, comprising of four porcelain, two inside-painted, and one each of glass, ivory,cloisonne and lac-burgaute, mostly 20th century. ***
*** Sydney Edwards de. F. Sansom Sculpt., T Curtis pub. Waratah plate no. 1128 1808, handcoloured engraving, 20 x 24 cm ***