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Auction House:
Shapiro Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Furniture
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Maio Motoko (Japanese, b. 1948) 'Whirlpool Uzu', c. 2012 eight-fold screen, antique fabric, Japanese paper (washi), ink and crushed-shell pigment (gofun), silver foil, signed, with box ***
*** Maio Motoko (Japanese, b. 1948) 'Bou Entrancement', c. 2012 six-fold screen, Japanese paper (washi), ink, crushed-shell pigment (gofun), gold leaf, and silk on paper, signed ***
*** Maio Motoko (Japanese, b. 1948) 'Tane Seed', c. 2012 two-fold screen, Japanese paper (washi), ink, crushed-shell pigment (gofun) and silk on paper, signed, with box ***
*** Pair of Huanghuali pierced panel cabinets, 'Miantiaogui' Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), top front and side panels carved with pierced panels of prunus and rockeries, bottom panels carved in mirror reverse panels of bamboo, flowers, prunus and butterflies.… ***
*** Black lacquer writing cabinet, Japanese c. 1860, with raised gilt decoration of birds, flowers and scrolls, two cupboard doors open to reveal eight small drawers and six open shelves, with writing slope below. Height 215 cm. Width 125 cm. Depth 58 cm.… ***
*** Chinese hardstone overlay six-panel screen, c. 1900, each panel rendered in five sections with ritual vessels potted with flowers of the four seasons in multi-coloured hardstones, carved dragons and qilins, height 162 cm, width 228 cm. Provenance: The… ***
*** Chinoiserre Lacquared cabinet on stand, with fretwork top, the cabinet enclosed by two doors, each with brass hinges and corners, the whole well decorated with figures in landscape, flowers and foliage, on silver lacquered stand. Height 153 cm. Width 84… ***
*** Carved hardwood Chinese altar table, 19th century, the pierced apron with eight carved jade discs, raised on four legs, height 85 cm, width 130 cm, depth 44 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland. Private Collection, Melbourne ***
*** Attributed to Yoshin six panel screen (Byobu), Edo period, 19th century depicting the poet Kanzan and the Daoist sage Jittoku, ink on silvered ground, framed, 111 x 281 cm. Provenance: on loan at the Art Gallery of NSW. ***
*** Japanese export black lacquer cabinet on stand, late 19th century, the two door cabinet decorated with figures in garden scenes, with flowers and birds, enclosing an arrangement of eleven decorated lacquer drawers, on a European Chinoiserie stand with… ***
*** Pair of Chinese carved hardwood folding chairs, with copper applique to foot rest and arms, seats appear to be re-strung, (2), height 110 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber ***
*** Ormolu mounted and lacquered Chinoiserie cabinet, 20th century, in the manner of Antoine Krieger, the shaped marble top above a pair of cupboard doors decorated with Chinese lacquer panels, the interior fitted with adjustable shelves, height 117.5 cm,… ***
*** Chinese hardwood and grey marble inset scholars writing table, the rectangular top with three inset grey white marble slabs over three drawers, the 'Cracked ice' open fret pedestals below further drawers, with moulded and raised panel detail throughout,… ***
*** Japanese carved four panel screen, each section inset with two marble panels hand painted with continuous ceremonial scenes. 200 cm. X 59 cm ***
*** Japanese cabinet on stand, 19th century, the black lacquer doors painted and gilt with pavilions in a mountainous landscape, large gilt metal key escutcheon and hinges, opening to reveal decorated small drawers raised on a later stand with cabriole legs,… ***
*** Chinese export black and gilt lacquer cabinet on stand 19th century the exterior decorated with buildings and trees, with two doors enclosing a fitted interior, the doors decorated to the inside with bamboo trees and flowers ***
*** Chinese rosewood dining suite, the rectangular top with lift up section and one drawer to each side, retains maker's stamp, together with four square stools (5), height 76 cm width 131 cm depth 83 cm (table); height 42 cm (stool) ***
*** Pair of Chinese hardwood armchairs, early 20th century, each with a shaped back carved with a bat amongst peaches and foliage, above a rectangular seat, raised on four square legs joined by stretchers (2), height 97. Provenance: auction of the contents of… ***
*** Chinese export carved centre table, late 19th century/ early 20th century, the circular top inset with porcelain plaque painted with figures in landscape, above an apron profusely carved with berries amongst foliage, over a stem carved with a coiled… ***
*** Glazed ceramic Tsuitate Chinese table screen, 19th century, depicting a mountainous landscape. Height 47 cm ***
*** Chinese rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlay altar table, with white marble inset top, above a shaped frieze inlaid with birds amongst blossoming branches, raised on strait square section legs, height 79 cm width 130 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: The Estate… ***
*** Chinese rosewood and black lacquer desk the rectangular top above two pedestals fitted with two drawers each ***
*** Pair of Chinese black and red lacquer sideboards, 20th century, the rectangular top above four doors painted with pagodas in landscapes (2), height 90 cm, width 192 cm, depth 48 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** 19th century Chinese Hwang Hali scholar's chair, with shaped pierced back rail, having a gilt highlighted carved vertical splat, leading to a caned seat all raised on square turned legs. ***
*** Chinese carved hardwood lady's desk, c. 1930, profusely carved with bamboo and floral motifs, the upper part with graduated stepped shelves, two short drawers and a cupboard door, the rectangular top above a long drawer and a cupboard door, together with… ***
*** Pair of Chinese carved hardwood side tables, rectangular top with carved apron below (2), height 83 cm, width 42 cm, depth 32 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber ***
*** Chinese bamboo side table, 19th century, with black lacquered top, (A/F). Height 85 cm, width 95 cm, depth 61 cm ***
*** Chinese black lacquer six-panel screen, c. 1900, depicting a battle scene within a border of scholars objects, the reverse decorated with a large blossoming tree with birds, missing a few metal pins, height 166 cm, width 189 cm. Provenance: The Estate of… ***
*** Sendai-Tansu Kimono chest Edo period elm wood, four long drawers above three mid-size and three short drawers, with brass hardware, with merchant's name to back. Height 100 cm. Width 57 cm. Depth 43 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese Huanghauli side chairs, c. 1900, with pierced interlaced top, rail and splat, above a panelled seat,on round tapered legs with carved knees and joined by H stretchers (2), height 99 cm, width 45 cm, depth 47 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner… ***
*** Pair of Chinese room Dividers, each four panel screen, with early 20th century Chinese wall paper depicting birds amongst bamboos and flowers (2), 230 x 150 cm (each). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Chinese rosewood sideboard, 20th century, the rectangular top with scroll end above a carved frieze with three short drawers, and a pair of panelled doors below, height 91 cm width 209 cm depth 56 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney ***
*** Chinese rosewood nest of tables four graduated tables, top decorated with a pierced gallery under the edge and bamboo design. Height 66.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Park Lane Antiques, 1998 ***
*** Chinese rosewood table, carved side decoration, c. 1900. 55 cm x 55 cm, height 51 cm ***
*** Chinese hardwood Alter table oak, on four feet. Height 87 cm width 190 cm depth 58 cm. Provenance: Lynette Cunnington, Woollahra ***
*** Chinese export black lacquer and gilt four panel screen, c. 1930, depicting a battle scene with warriors on horse back fighting, the upper part decorated with auspicious items, flowers, bats and peaches, height 184 cm x 160 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** Chinese export black lacquer two door cabinet on stand early 20th century, decorated with gilded pictorial panels, raised on a matching stand (2). Height 149 cm, width 77 cm, depth 45 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese black lacquer open book shelves each with three drawers, brass handles. Height 185 cm width 101 cm depth 36 cm ***
*** Japanese carved hardwood display cabinet, having five open shelves above three central drawers, two sliding doors, one cupboard door, all carved with various Asian scenes including foliage, exterior garden scenes, a Qilin and two Foo dogs. Height 208 cm.… ***
*** Four panel Chinese leather screen, early 20th century, painted with figures in landscape and floral decoration, one panel framed separately (2), 203 x 172 cm; 203 x 59 cm ***
*** Chinese six panel lacquer screen, polychrome decorated in the traditional manner. Height 182 cm. Width 245 cm ***
*** Chinese carved hardwood low table, 19th century, wooden beaded border to table top with pierced carving depicting Chinese water dragons chasing the pearl of wisdom. Height 57 cm. Length 140 cm. Depth 73 cm. Provenance: With receipt from Corner of Arts,… ***
*** Chinese hardwood table rectangular form with inlaid burr timber decoration. Height 84 cm width 163.5 cm depth 82 cm ***
*** Flower ash and birch cabinet, in the Japanese taste, having a pair of panelled doors enclosing pull-out trays, above three short drawers over four long drawers, height 66 cm, width 70 cm, depth 36.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Japanese Tansu chest of two sections, each section with four glazed sliding doors. Height 169 cm. Width 180 cm. Depth 45 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker ***
*** Japanese lacquered and mother-of-pearl inlaid screen, early 20th century, depicting peacocks and birds amongst blossoming trees, chrysanthemum and further foliage, 123 x 120 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese hardwood armchairs, each with soft mat seat enclosed by a wooden frame, with blue cushions (2), height 100 cm width 52.5 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Lynette Cunnington ***
*** Japanese lacquered Alter table, Meijii period, the rectangular top leading to a short apron resting on pierced trestle supports. Width 139 cm. Depth 33 cm. Height 79 cm ***
*** Carved Chinese altar table, height 90 cm, width 156 cm, depth 33 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber ***
*** Tulip low coffee table, lacquered rosewood oval top on white powder-coated circular steel base, height 35 cm, width 138 cm, depth 92 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese two door black lacquer cabinets, with applied floral decoration (2). Height 91 cm. 61 cm. 36 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Nancy Melick, NSW ***
*** Chinese six panel screen, black lacquer with gilt and inlaid decoration of birds and blossoming branches, height 183 cm width 246 cm ***
*** Chinese black lacquered and gilt cabinet, enclosed by cupboard doors and inset with three round porcelain panels. Height 85 cm. Width 120 cm depth 56 cm ***
*** Chinese black lacquer double pedestal desk, of rectangular form with inset cane top, having two short drawers, height 76.5 cm, width 192 cm, depth 76.5 cm ***
*** Chinese export black lacquer and overlay cabinet 20th century four panelled doors overlaid with ladies in garden in mother-of-pearl and bone, sides and interior decorated with birds amongst flowers, height 149 cm, width 103 cm, depth 57 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** Chinese carved rosewood chair demountable, height 94.5 cm, depth 46 cm, width 60 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman ***
*** Two black lacquer Chinese Chests of drawers, with gilt highlights and brass pulls, having three short drawers (2), height 70 cm, width 80 cm, depth 40 cm ***
*** Chinese lacquered and gilt alter table, with carved and pierced detail, restoration to legs (A/F). Height 82 cm. Width 36 cm. Length 161 cm ***
*** Chinese hardwood side table ***
*** Ebonised table screen, Ching period an inset rectangular porcelain plaque decorated with scholars, raised on a pierced trestle support base. Height 68 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese square tables, square top with inset cane panel (2), height 43 cm, width 45 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judy Cuppaidge ***
*** Korean cedar and hardwood Tansu, two door compartment above three small drawers and four long drawers, with brass hardware. Height 136 cm. Width 106 cm. Depth 46 cm ***
*** Near pair of Chinese black lacquer and overlay bedside cabinets 20th century each two door cabinet overlaid with pagodas in landscapes, and birds amongst flowers in hardstones, mother-of-pearl and bone (2), height 93 cm, 64 cm, depth 31 cm; height 91 cm,… ***
*** Chinese black lacquer console table, 20th century, the rectangular top above an intricate reticulated base, height 91 cm, width 225 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: Maning & Maning, Sydney, April 2005. Private collection, Sydney ***
*** Japanese two panel folding screen, Meiji (1868-1912), decorated with cranes beside pine trees and flowers, framed (A/F), 168 x 189 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of Chinese hardwood High-back armchairs, each with a curved back splat, above a rectangular seat, on square legs joined by stretchers (2), height 121 cm ***
*** Chinese rosewood vitrine cabinet, the two door vitrine finely carved with iris and floral decoration, resting on a similarly carved stand with two drawers. Height 199 cm. Width 110 cm. Depth 46 cm. Provenance: Proceeds to benefit Newington College, Sydney ***
*** Indian wedding chest, wooden with metal strappings, all over remnants of blue paint, with iron lock, height 99 cm width 138 cm depth 44 cm ***
*** Chinese black lacquered chest three drawers with open top, painted decoration of dragons, flowers and figures, engraved symbolic decoration, red lacquer interior. Height 98 cm width 102 cm depth 49 cm ***
*** Chinese export black lacquer and gilt low table, the rectangular top decorated with floral motifs, height 40 cm width 121 cm depth 75.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** 19th /20th century red lacquered box on stand the rectangular hinged top, enclosing storage, all resting on stile feet. ***
*** Chinese hardwood altar table, 19th century, height 90 cm length 296 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes ***
*** Two Japanese Tansu chests, late 19th century/Early 20th century, one chest with one long drawer above a pair of sliding doors and eight graduated drawers, with iron mounts, the other tansu in two parts with iron handles to sides, having a pair of doors… ***
*** Pair of Chinese black lacquer horseshoe chairs, c. 1930, painted with dragons and phoenixes amongst flowers and clouds (2), height 98 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW ***
*** Art Deco burr walnut console table, c. 1960, designed by Ken Ruepper, in the Oriental taste, the rectangular top above a panelled back, height 91 cm, width 184 cm, depth 36 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a Gentleman, Point Piper, NSW. Ken Ruepper was a… ***
*** Tibetan altar cabinet, 17th/18th century, hand painted polychrome decoration of dragons and phoenixes amongst foliage and clouds, having with one door, height 72 cm width 64.5 cm depth 45.5 cm ***
*** Chinese bamboo side table, with red lacquer finish (A/F), height 62 cm, width 71 cm, depth 71 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Chinese black lacquer side cabinet, all over polychrome floral decoration, with three drawers over cupboard width ***
*** Chinese black lacquered console table, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century / early 20th century, the rectangular top above a carved and reticulated frieze with gilded dragon heads, raised on carved supports, height 77 cm width 206 cm depth 38.5 cm ***
*** Six panel black lacquered screen, hardstone decoration depicting vases of flowers and fruit, silver inlaid border decoration ***
*** Chinese hardwood square coffee table. Height 46 cm width 92 cm depth 92 cm ***
*** Pair of Japanese six panel screens, 20th century, ink and gilt on paper, silk and wood backs (2), height 172 cm length 370 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Chinese hardwood cabinet with two large doors with upper section of faux bamboo design. Height 142 cm, width 86 cm, depth 44 cm ***
*** Japanese Tansu cabinet, two doors enclosing a fitted interior with drawers, applied with engraved gilt-metal mounts. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Chinese black lacquer and overlay Four-Panel screen 20th century each panel overlaid with mother-of-pearl and bone, height 183 cm, length 160 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Yuriko Takahashi (Japanese), pair of Twister stools, designed 2002, manufactured by Swedese, laminated birch veneer with clear lacquer finish and chromed steel tube (2), height 45 cm width 41 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: Scandinavium Store, Surry hills,… ***
*** Japanese Tansu chest, decorated with geometric wood marquetry, opening top above pair of panelled mother-of-pearl inlaid doors enclosing a fitted interior, above a single long drawer (A/F), height 47 cm width 44 cm depth 26 cm. Provenance: The Estate of… ***
*** Chinese red lacquer storage trunk, on contemporary stand, height 90 cm, width 94 cm, depth 67 cm ***
*** Chinese split bamboo centre table square top with fretwork apron. Height 84 cm. Width 97 cm. Depth 67 cm ***
*** Tosa school, Japanese four panel screen, c. 1970, ink, colour and gold leaf on paper, depicting quails amid Autumn Grasses and flowers, 152 x 247 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney ***
*** A Japanese lacquered chest on chest raised on an open base, colourful painted decoration of scenes, heavy metal mounts. Height 122 cm width 88 cm depth 53 cm ***
*** Chinese black gilt and polychrome lacquered table cabinet, 19th century, shell carved pediment over double doors enclosing six small drawers with ring pulls, loss to lacquer, one pull missing (A/F), height 70 cm, width 48 cm, depth 28.5 cm ***
*** 18th century Chinese style red lacquer chest on stand, on an ebonised stand, overall. Height 168 cm ***
*** Japanese hardwood display Table/Vitrine, c. 1930, the rectangular glazed top with velvet lining, above four cabriole legs carved with irises and leaves, height 96 cm width 89 cm depth 63 cm ***
*** Chinese hardwood side table, with square panelled top, square section legs joined by stretchers, height 47 cm, width 48 cm, depth 48 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Chinese export chest on stand, the rectangular chest painted with flowers against a mustard yellow ground (2), height 59 cm, width 76 cm, depth 51 cm ***