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Auction House:
Bonhams
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:95
Prices available:96
Category:
Unclassified
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*** An aquamarine and diamond ring, together with an aquamarine pendant necklace, comprising: a white gold ring set with an oval-shaped aquamarine, weighing approximately 4.75 carats, between shoulders set with round brilliant-cut diamonds; an oval-shaped… ***
*** Two gold necklaces, of Figaro design, mounted in 14ct gold, gross weight 71.1gm, length 63 cm and 51 cm. ***
*** A group of three archaistic jade carvings, Ming dynasty or earlier comprising of a sword guard, an archer's ring, and a carving of a mythical creature, 7.2 cm long, 4.0 cm diam., 13.5 cm long (3). ***
*** Wu Guanzhong (1919 - 2010), Roofs Lithograph Signed Wu Guanzhong, with one seal of the artist Dated 1997 47.8 cm x 44.8 cm. Provenance: Private collection NSW, purchased in Rongbaozhai Beijing in 1997 or 1998 22/160 97 1997-98 ***
*** A set of two Tang-style circular boxes, box, 6.1 cm diam., and 5.7cn diam. (2). ***
*** A group of three polychrome ceramic fruits, on a fitted stand, 2.5 cm, 4.8 cm, and 6.6 cm long (3) ***
*** An Assembled group of Copeland Spode 'Peacock' serving dishes, late 19th, early 20th century comprising a pair of serving platters and four kidney form plates, retailed by Mortlock, along with three Wedgwood commissioned sectional dishes, each with… ***
*** A pair of George III single chairs, the ladder back above an upholstered seat, raised on square legs joined by an H-stretcher, together with another similar single chair with restorations,(3) ***
*** A Regency silver mounted ivory and tortoiseshell caddy, with an engraved shield on a swagged mother of pearl panel, with a zinc lined interior, 11 cm wide, 7 cm deep, 11 cm high ***
*** Wu Shixian (1845-1916), landscape, dated winter of bingsheng (1896)ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, signed Baixia Wu Shixian with the location of the creation of the artwork, inscribed, with one seal of the artisit, Wu Qingyun Ying, and a… ***
*** A rare pair of polychrome and giltwood 17th century candelholders, each male figure standing holding a scrolling candle holder, one with a hand and part of candle holder missing, 31 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 68 cm high. (2) ***
*** Two Victorian magnifying glasses, a rotating lectern and a Victorian rectangular papier mache tray painted and gilt decorated with an exotic bird, by Deane's London Bridge, 28 cm wide, 37 cm deep ***
*** A pair of French late 17th century polychrome decorated cloudborne angels, each wearing drapery, wings missing, 58 cm high (2) ***
*** A Victorian boxed pair of large ivory tusk handled carving knife and fork, the knife handle tinted 'Michael Tweedie, Captn Royl. Artilly to his Friend & Neighbour Thos. Law Hodges D.D.D.', the box 69 cm wide; and a pair of reindeer horn handled fish… ***
*** After Zhao Zhiqian (1829-1884), the five Treasures, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed Weishu, with two seals of the artist, not dated ***
*** A George II sterling silver salver by Joseph Sanders, London, 1737, shaped circular with Chippendale border raised on three pad feet, engraved with contemporary coat of arms and motto., the arms are those of Prescott of Co. Hertford, diameter 27 cm,… ***
*** A pair of 19th century French porcelain vases in the Chinese manner, mounted as lamp fittings, each vase decorated with moulded panels painted with figures by a pavilion flank by painted and gilt floral sprays and loop handles mounted on grapevine gilt… ***
*** Two gold fancy link necklaces 14ct and 20ct gold, weight 16.5gm and 30.6gm respectively, length 49.5 cm and 89 cm respectively. Provenance: Estate of Mrs Claire Frances Andu ***
*** A group of four peking glass vessels, Late Qing dynasty to Republic period. Comprising a 12-loped bowl on stand, a pair of 'magpie and plum blossom' bowls on stands, and a plain vase, large bowl: 30 cm diam. and 12 cm high, bowls: 17.9 cm diam. and 7.3 cm… ***
*** Georg Jensen, a silver and lapis lazuli 'Paris' bracelet and ring suite, the bracelet designed as a line of alternate links depicting foliage and berry clusters, to a cabochon-cut lapis lazuli clasp, together with a ring of similar design set with an oval… ***
*** A collection of gold and silver jewellery comprising a gold long chain; a gold fancy-link fob chain; a pair of tassel earrings; a silver fancy link fob chain, mounted in 9ct gold, gross gold weight approximately 65.70 grams, gross silver weight… ***
*** The book of the pearl the history, Art, science, and industry of the Queen of gems, George Frederick Kunz and Charles Hugh Stevenson first edition, frontispiece, numerous plates (several colour), publisher's decorative cloth gilt, New York, the century Co… ***
*** Hugh Moss, BY IMPERIAL COMMAND: An Introduction to Ch'ing Imperial Painted Enamels, Signed by the author. Limited edition, #0747 of 1,000 copies, Hibiya Company Ltd., Hong Kong, 1976; two volumes, hard cover, each with original dust jacket, volume one… ***
*** A Chinese woodblock printed catalogue of Traditional Chinese Paintings, Zhongguo Hua Huibian, Complete 10 Volumes, Published by RongBao Zhai, Beijing 1957 and 1958, 29 cm x 41.30 cm x 4 cm. Provenance: NSW private collection, acquired locally about 10… ***
*** A copy of Ten Song-dynasty Paintings, and a copy of Song-dynasty Paintings in the Collection of Tianlai Ge, Ten Song-dynasty Paintings, The Palace Museum, Peking, circa 1957, Song-dynasty Paintings in the Collection of Tianlai Ge, Commercial Press of… ***
*** A library of 33 Chinese string-bound books of Chinese literature and dictionaries, Late Qing to Republic period. (33). Provenance: ACT private collection since 1989. Hong Kong private collection since the late 19th century ***
*** A group of six Chinese carved jade pieces, of varying sizes from 3 cm high to 6 cm diam., (6). Provenance: Western Australia private collection. The Collection assembled in the 1970s in HK and Singapore, and hence by descent ***
*** A group of six Chinese carved jade pieces, Late Qing dynasty, of varying sizes from 4.2 cm to 6 cm high (6). Provenance: NSW private collection ***
*** A late 19th century cedar coaching table, the hinged rectangular top with rounded corners raised on wavey supports joined by plain stretchers, 81 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 79.5 cm high ***
*** Two Chinese woodblock-print albums of paintings by Qi Baishi, and a painted album of Guilin, the catalogues published by Rongbao Zhai, probably in 1958 and 1961, 31.5 cm x 42 cm x 3.8 cm, 29.5 cm x 38.7 cm x 4.2 cm, 20 cm x 31 cm x 2.5 cm (3). Provenance:… ***
*** Six Chinese carved and pierced wooden screens, late Qing or Republic period each with upper portion of vertical combed panels separated by openwork bands of carved cloud motifs, and lower portion with two square panels with carved cloud motifs, 252 cm… ***
*** A pair of Victorian brass door stops of with lobed melon bases and ring handles, 47 cm high ***
*** A large collection of leather saddlery including western saddles, horse yokes, bridles, pig skin saddles and hunting saddles ***
*** A collection of gold jewellery, comprising: an 18ct gold necklace, a 14ct gold necklace and a 14ct gold hinged bangle, weight necklace 20.9gm, gross weight necklace and bangle 20.8gm, lengths 61.5 cm and 51.0 cm, inner circumference 17.5 cm. (3) ***
*** Chimento, bi-coloured gold bracelet, the articulated faceted open-link strap with two round brilliant-cut diamonds to clasp, Italian registry marks, 18ct gold, weight 37.8gm, length 19.5 cm. ***
*** A Georgian silver part table service of flatware with later silver knives the part setting of twelve by William Eley I, William Fearn & William Chawner, London, comprising a matched setting for twelve; 12 x tablespoons circa 1811/1812, 12 x dessert spoons… ***
*** A cultured pearl and coloured diamond pendant, together with a pair of earrings, the pendant composed of a button-shaped cultured pearl measuring approximately 15.43 mm, set with a round brilliant-cut pink diamond, weighing approximately 0.10 carats, and… ***
*** An 18th century English sgraffito slipware harvest jug ***
*** Two Chinese jade-pebble snuff bottles, Qing dynasty, 5.5 cm high, 7.8 cm high (2). Provenance: The white jade pebble acquired from Lynette Cunnington Asian Art on December 1994 ***
*** A group of two Chinese inside-painted snuff bottles, Wang Qian in 1982, Liu Ziyi in 1986, 6.3 cm, 6.7 cm high (2). Provenance: Victoria private collection, acquired from Myer in Melbourne in 1987 ***
*** A famille-rose 'five bats' bowl, Tongzhi mark and of the period, 8.3 cm diam. Provenance: Private collection, Adelaide, acquired in Hong Kong in the 1920s (by repute), Bruce's Auctions, Adelaide, 26 May 2003 (receipt), Private collection, Adelaide,… ***
*** A group of unmounted diamonds, comprising twenty-two loose diamonds including: four marquise-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.57, 0.55, 0.40 and 0.32 carat each, one round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat, a rectangular… ***
*** Three early Chinese ceramics, Song to Yuan Dynasty, including a jizhou ware tea bowl, a qingbai lotus-shaped washer, and a qingbai water dropper, 4.7 cm high, 3.8 cm high, 6.2 cm high (3). Provenance: Collection of Fu Hua (b. 1926), acquired in London in… ***
*** A group of Victorian pearl and diamond jewellery, (2), comprising a necklace, the front designed as a fringe of half-pearl quatrefoil panels, alternating with pearl knife-edge lines, suspended from a line of alternating circular and shield-shaped half… *** N/A
*** A collection of gold Jewelery, comprising: two rope twist necklaces, a Figaro link necklace and bracelet, and a gate link bracelet 9ct gold, lengths 87.0 cm, 48.0 cm, 53.5 cm, 18.5 cm and 19.0 cm respectively, gross weight 66.0gm total. ***
*** Three 19th century circular ivory boxes 19th century one inlaid with a silver panel applied with ivory flower heads with gilt stamens, one with a Limoges enamel panel of figures in a tavern by a fireplace and one gilt with a quiver and arrow ***
*** Nardelli. F. The Rhinoceros ***
*** Four large Chinese bowls, 20th century, painted in colours with various flowers, 37 to 40 cm ***
*** Two enamel and silver cases, 1. depicting Cymon and Iphigenia within a foliate cartouche, chased with floral and floriate decoration verso, stamped 800, weight 147.3 gm, 8.4 x 8.2 cm 2. stamped 935, maker's mark AHS, weight 154.0 gm, 8.8 x 5.8 cm (2) ***
*** Silver plate and enamelled concealed erotic cigarette cases, each polished case opening to reveal a hidden compartment depicting an erotic scene 17.5 x 19 cm and 18 x 19 cm ***
*** Aquamarine and diamond ring, centred by a square-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 4.90carats, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, platinum, weight 7gm, ring size O. ***
*** An assembled group of Mason's ironstone jugs comprising seven jugs of various sizes, smallest 7 cm high, tallest 24 cm high ***
*** Two Chinese Longquan celadon-glaze dishes and a bowl, Southern Song to early Ming dynasty 15.4 cm diam. 16.3 cm diam. 9 cm diam. (3). Provenance: NSW Private Collection ***
*** A library of 36 Chinese string-bound books on poetry, Late Qing to Republic period. (36). Provenance: ACT private collection since 1989. Hong Kong private collection since the late 19th century. ***
*** An Assembled group of demitasse cups and saucers, comprising examples by Derby, Coalport, Dresden, Wedgwood, Capodimonte and examples with; Sevres type mark, Ar type mark, Meissen type mark and Vienna type mark, (9) ***
*** Twelve boxed sets of 'Fairfax' crested Harrods Sheffield silver plate flatware, thread and shell pattern, each box containing a setting for six. Six boxes of teaspoons, six boxes of fish cutlery. (12) ***
*** A Limoges Ceralene porcelain dinner service for twelve, in the 'Vieux Chine' pattern, a full setting for twelve comprising 12 dinner plates, soup plates, side plates, dessert dishes, along with demitasse and saucer, teacup and saucer (96) ***
*** 1929 LaSalle Series 328 Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton (Restoration project) Engine no. 412054, Introduced in 1927, the LaSalle was intended by General Motors to fill a perceived gap in the model range between Buick and Cadillac. Handsomely styled by Harley Earl… ***
*** Diamond single stone ring, set with a round brilliant-cut diamond, estimated weight 0.75 carats, between round brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, signed Mdt, mounted in 18ct gold, weight 3.6gm, ring size G. ***
*** A group of four peking glass vessels, Late Qing to Republic period. comprising of a 'magpie and magnolia' and a 'orchid' bowls, and a pair of 'butterfly and orchid' vases on stands, bowls: 15 cm diam. and 6.5 cm high, and 18.2 cm diam. and 7.9 cm high,… ***
*** A Henan russet-splashed bowl, 12th/13th century, 17.9 cm diam. Provenance: Apsara Asian Art, Sydney ***
*** A group of nine Chinese snuff bottles, late 19th to early 20th century, varying sizes from 3.8 to 6 cm high (9). Publication: the two groups of medicine bottles featured in Patsy Hollis, 'The Chinese Connection', collectors magazine N. 3, 2008, P. 16 to 17 ***
*** A carved Chinese celadon jade figure group of a water buffalo and a calf, Late Qing dynasty 8.2 cm wide. Provenance: South Australia Private Collection, acquired in Melbourne around 2000 ***
*** A group of five Tibetan objects and a thangka, 18 to 19th century, the thangka later, consisting of two prayer's wheels, a carved ivory drum with animal skins suspended with a silk embroidery, a carved skull with silver rim, a knife and its sheath, the… ***
*** A pair of mid 19th century giltwood and upholstered armchairs, the exposed gilt carved frame with curved button back and shaped arms above a cushion seat, raised on acanthus carved legs. (2) ***
*** A large early 20th century teak table, the rectangular top with moulded edge on turned legs, 244 cm wide, 86 cm deep, 78 cm high ***
*** A Victorian mahogany wine cooler, the crossbanded tapering sides on bun feet and roller castors, with later copper liner, previously fitted with a top, 70 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 44 cm high ***
*** Two diamond cocktail rings, each set with rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds and enhanced with larger round, marquise and baguette-cut diamonds, one diamond deficient, estimated total diamond weight 2.15 carats (2), mounted in 18ct white gold, size L1/2… ***
*** A group of three gilt-silver repousse and filigree hairpins, Qing dynasty The pair: 14.6 cm long each, and 24.5 cm long (3). ***
*** Robert Clerc, pair rock crystal, garnet and diamond earrings & gold pendant, each earring set with a rock crystal scarab within a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut green garnets; the yellow gold swivel scarab pendant engraved with… ***
*** Two gold bracelets 1. Flat link design in 18ct gold, weight 20.2gm, length 20.0 cm; 2. Open buckle link bracelet in 14ct gold, weight 28.6gm, length 18.5 cm. ***
*** Two carved Chinese white jade snuff bottles, late Qing dynasty to mid 20th century, 4.5 cm, 6 cm high (2). ***
*** A group of eight Chinese snuff bottles, late 19th century to 20th century, varying sizes from 5 cm to 7.3 cm high (8) ***
*** Two sets of Regency steel and brass fire tools, with Victorian fender, circa 1830 and later, each set with three tools, the fender with anthemion mask motifs, 131 cm wide, 37 cm deep ***
*** A seated holy man. Provincial Mughal/Deccan 18th century, gouache on paper, laid on an album page with ornate floral motifs in gold on a brown ground, inscription in inner border in nasta'liq script, Album page 407 mm x 245 mm. Provenance: From the… ***
*** A group of four Chinese snuff bottles, late 19th century to 20th century, varying sizes from 5.7 cm to 8.4 cm high (4) ***
*** A group of 18 silver hair ornaments lined with kingfisher feather, 19th century varying sizes measuring 12 cm widest and 15.7 cm longest (the 'goldfish' hairpin measured without the springs) (18). Provenance: Liberty London, acquired c. 1975 during its… ***
*** A group of antique gem-set jewellery, comprising a gold knot brooch, set with a central step-cut emerald within a floral surround, decorated by alternating step-cut emeralds and pearls, to the applied ropetwist detail, with matching emerald-set earclips,… ***
*** A pair of processional Indian fly whisks, 20th century with hexagonal brass handles and pressed metal mounts with coloured thread decoration issuing horse hair 68 cm high ***
*** A group of four Chinese cloisonne snuff bottles, the 'scrolling lotus' bottle with Qianlong four-character impressed mark, 5.7 cm, 6 cm, 7.8 cm, 5.9 cm high (4). Provenance: Victoria private collection, the 'floral' bottle, acquired from Myer in Melbourne… ***
*** A group of eight Chinse snuff bottles, late 19th century to 20th century, varying sizes from 4.3 cm to 9 cm high (8) ***
*** A group of 12 ink sticks, Tongzhi period and later, including one dated the fourth year of the Tongzhi reign (1865), Varying lengths from 6.5 cm to 16.5 cm (12). Provenance: Collection of Fu Hua (b. 1926), thence by descent ***
*** An assembled group of Georgian and later sterling silver flatwear, in beaded fiddle, shell thread and fiddle patterns, weight 2384gms. ***
*** A three-strand necklace of coral beads, together with 31 rounded, and six flattened coral beads, and one coral necklace end, the beads ranging from approximately 7.0 mm to 7.55 mm diam ***
*** A Masons Ironstone matched part dinner service, mostly 19th century comprising seven oval graduated platters, three tureens and covers, one footed serving platter, a double handled serving platter, a covered sauce dish and stand, seven tea cups and… ***
*** A small pear-shaped vase, 19th/ 20th century, in greyish blue glaze, the mouth rim in light brown glaze, a crackle network throughout the body. 13.3 cm high ***
*** A French 18th century carved elm fauteuil de coiffeuse en cabriolet, the shield-shaped back surmounted by a carved flower, the padded armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat with foliate carved apron, on cabriole legs, covered with green velvet… ***
*** A pair of George III mahogany dining table ends, the rectangular top with rounded corners, on square tapered legs, 118 cm wide, 121 cm deep, 71 cm high ***
*** Five Japanese netukes, late 19th/early 20th centuryin carved ivory depicting Hotai and figures of a scholar, entertainer, and merchants all with their attributes together with a carved Chinese figure of a pair of child gymnasts. Inscribed with marks… ***
*** Two similar 19th century bronze desk ornaments in the form of well cast sphinxes, one with wings, on black marble plinths, 26.5 cm long ***
*** Two leather and canework creels, the larger with embossed imperial rule, 36 cm ***
*** A camphor wood brass bound campaign chest 102 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 49 cm high ***
*** After Thomas Sidney CooperCattle and sheep a group of 28 lithographs various sizes(28) ***
*** A boulle work hinged, book cover, engraved with crest and motto 'Touch not the Cat bot a Glove', 28.5 cm x 22 cm ***
*** A group of three enamelled cases, each decorated with dogs, 1. stamped 935, European hallmarks, weight 146.1 gm, 7.9 x 8.3 cm 2. stamped 925, marker's mark indistinct, engraved 1913 to the reverse, weight 102.8 gm, 6.7 x 7.9 cm 3. signed 'Alpacca', 7 x… ***
*** A gold bracelet together with a gold ring, of woven and textured design, the gold band with floral decoration, bracelet gross weight approximately 34.70 grams, bracelet mounted in 18ct gold, length 20 cm, ring gross weight approximately 3.40 grams, ring… ***