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Ceramics — Raffan Kelaher & Thomas

$42,840
A rare Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain figural group,…
$21,645
A Clarice Cliff 'Age of Jazz' figure, 'Musicians'. Height 13.5…
$20,230
A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing…
$20,230
A Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing…
Auction House:
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Ceramics
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*** A rare Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Sight', from the set of the 'Five Chinoiserie Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, two figures seated on a rocky outcrop, the woman with raised arm, the man holding a… ***
*** A Clarice Cliff 'Age of Jazz' figure, 'Musicians'. Height 13.5 cm ***
*** A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Sight', from the set of the 'Five Chinoiserie Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, the two enamelled figures seated on a rocky outcrop, the woman with raised arm, the other… ***
*** A Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Taste', from the 'Chinese Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, depicting a Chinese man and a boy, each holding flasks and a cup, on plain mounded base, painted with enamels, circa… ***
*** A near pair of Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain lions, recumbant on a oval base, possibly modelled by Agostino Carlini, circa 1752-55. Height 10 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A figure by Helen Konig Scavini for Lenci, 'Nudo sul Mondo', modelled as a girl wearing a beret atop a painted globe of the world, marked to base, circa 1930, height 47.5 cm. Provenance: Originally purchased South Africa late 1930s and thence by descent. ***
*** A Clarice Cliff 'Age of Jazz' figure, 'Dancing couple'. Height 19 cm ***
*** A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of wild boars, one seated, one standing, each with stump attached to the belly and acorns and oak leaves strewn on the oval mounded bases, circa 1750 -54. Length: 14.5 and 16 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla… ***
*** A rare pair of Derby models of parrots, each perched on naturalistic branch and rocky base, the parrots painted in pale green, purple and orange red enamels, circa 1755. Height 15 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A Derby white 'dry-edge' porcelain pickle stand, modelled as three upturned bullmouth shells supported on a seaweed and shell encrusted base, circa 1750-55. Width: 13 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of summer, from the series 'The four rustic Seasons', modelled as a young man leaning against a corn sheaf, the woman holding a bird's nest to which she points, each on mounded base, circa 1750-55. Height 16 cm. (2).… ***
*** A large Royal Worcester lidded vase, with hand painted fruits painted in the round with studies of peaches, grapes and cherries and acanthus moulded handles. Signed 'Freeman', shape no. 1428 M/S, black printed factory mark. Height 37 cm ***
*** Two Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figures of St Philip and St Thomas, design attributed to Agostino Carlini, the first modelled holding a crucifix and long flowing coat, on circular mounded base moulded with rococo scrollwork, the second with his arm bent… ***
*** An extremely rare Derby figure of the Actress Kitty Clive, modelled as Mrs Riot in 'Lethe', after an engraving by Charles Mosley (1720-70), taken from a drawing by Thomas Worlidge (1,700-1766) on star shaped base, circa 1750-52. Height 25 cm. Label to… ***
*** A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure of Apollo, standing amidst trophies of war, on mounded base, 1750-55. Height 14.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** Two Derby porcelain white glazed shell salts, each modelled as a scallop shell, on triangular shell encrusted coral support, one with a bluish glaze, the other slightly brown to the edges, circa 1750-55. Width: 8 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla… ***
*** Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures, the first of a seated woman emblematic of 'Feeling' or 'Touch', with perched parrot beside her, on mounded base, circular hole to back for metal fitting. Height 18 cm. The second a figure of a gentleman snuff taker, an… ***
*** A Derby dry-edge soft paste porcelain figural group, emblematic of 'Touch' modelled by Agostino Carlini, from the set representing the 'Five Senses', circa 1752-55. Height 23.5 cm. Label to base National Gallery of Victoria/ ceramics and glass circle of… ***
*** A Derby figure of a crested pheasant, modelled as an exotic bird with long head plume, painted in coloured enamels, on mounded scrolling base, adapted as a taperstick, circa 1755. Height 20 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A Derby dry-edge porcelain figure of Minerva, standing on a mounded base, with hand held high and equipped with shield and helmet, hole verso for bocage. Height 15.5 cm. Bears label to base Albert Amor Ltd 1991. Exhibition, 'The Dawnay Collection'.… ***
*** Three Derby 'dry-edge' figures of seasons, emblematic of 'Spring', 'Summer', and 'Autumn', modelled by Agostino Carlini, as putto with their attributes, circa 1752-55. Height 12 - 13 cm. (3). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A Jack Castle Harris pottery vase, with applied lizard decoration, incised signature to base. Height 17 cm. ***
*** An 18th century Staffordshire pottery group 'Farmer, Bull & Dog'. Length 37 cm ***
*** A Derby figural group, depicting a huntsman flautist and reclining lady, the huntsman seated on a rocky seat, the lady leaning towards him with her hand on his shoulder, her dress painted in floral sprigs, his huntsman's cap painted pink circa 1755, hole… ***
*** A Royal Worcester Pot-Pourri jar by John Stinton, ovoid with basket weave moulding and a reticulated cover and internal lid, decorated to the body with highland cattle in a misty landscape setting, signed 'J. Stinton' lower right, date for 1921, shape… ***
*** A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain allegorical figures, depicting 'Autumn', from the series 'The four rustic Seasons', modelled as a young man wearing a frock coat and carrying a basket of grapes and other fruits over his shoulder, paused by… ***
*** A rare Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a long haired cupid, seated on a melon, and shaped base, holding bunches of grapes, with fruit and leaves strewn to base, circa 1750. Height 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A rare pair of Derby partridge tureens and covers, each modelled sitting on a nest of sieved clay and vegetation picked out in colours, the head turned to look over its back, circa 1760. Length: 12.5 cm. (2) both have exhibition labels from the ceramics… ***
*** A pair of Melrose Art Nouveau figural form bookends, green glazed ***
*** A Royal Worcester urn shaped vase, signed by Frank Roberts, painted pink blooming Pelargonium flower, heightened in gilt. Tapering body with scroll handles and rounded platform base. Shape number 345021. Circa 1901. Height 44.5 cm. ***
*** A Royal Worcester urn shaped vase, signed by John Stinton, painted highland cattle in a stormy landscape and the reverse with a cloudy loche scene. Tapering body with classical youth mask handles and rounded platform base. Shape number 1410. Circa 1905.… ***
*** A Lithgow Pottery jug, floral design with brown and green drip glaze. Impressed mark to base. A/F – chip to base. Height 20.3 cm. ***
*** A Royal Worcester charger, hand painted with summer fruits, by Thomas Lockyer, and signed T. Lockyer to lower right, bearing puce 'Royal Worcester' marks, date marks for 1927. Diameter 35 cm. ***
*** A rococo revival Meissen porcelain covered urn on stand., the pot-pourri vase, cover and quatrefoil base encrusted with floral bouquets, the centre medallion depicting a courting scene and heightened in gilt. Meissen marks to base, circa 1850. Height 52… ***
*** A Royal Doulton Lambeth vase, Hannah Barlow (1851-1916) vase of buff-coloured stoneware covered with two white and sgraffito goat central panels decorations, painted in blue and white, Lambeth Art pottery, London, England, dated 1877. Marks and… ***
*** An 'Acapulco' Villeroy and Boch dinner service for eight, comprising of seventeen main dinner thirteen entree plates, fifteen side plates, eight soup bowls, three large serving plates, three tureens, three bowls, four hot plates, gravy boat and dish (55) ***
*** Two 18th century Derby soft paste porcelain figures, the first emblematic of 'Feeling', seated on a rocky outcrop, with a parrot pecking her fingers, her skirt painted with floral sprays, and heightened in gilt, circa 1755. The second a gentleman… ***
*** An 18th century stoneware portrait bust, modelled in the round of a young woman, on circular base, inscribed 'Derby' to base. Height 8 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** An early Bow 'Teaplant' coffee cup, of lobed form on a raised foot with teaplant blossoms and scroll loop handle, circa 1745-49, height 6.6 cm. Label to base for Sutherland collection. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A rare Royal Doulton 'Kateroo' cat figure, designed by David Henry Souter (1862-1935) and modelled by Charles Noke (1858-1941), with yellow glaze and green glass eyes. Height 32.5 cm. (left ear as found) ***
*** A large William Moorcroft 'Dawn' landscape vase of flambe glaze, circa 1930. Impressed marks and original paper label to base ***
*** A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Sight', from a set of the five Senses, modelled as a young man in white dressing gown and green hat, legs crossed, holding a hand mirror and gazing at his reflection, circa 1752-55. Height 19 cm.… ***
*** A Derby white 'dry-edge' figure of a crested pheasant, modelled as an exotic bird with long head plume, on mounded scrolling base, circa 1755. Height 20 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A large Royal Doulton figure, 'A Picardy Peasant', designed by Phoebe Stabler, 1913-38, painted artist name and titled to base and HN4. Height 26 cm. ***
*** A pair of Remued Pottery vases, drip glaze with applied eucalyptus leaves and gum nuts. Signed and inscribed to base '114/6M Remued hand made', height 17 cm ***
*** A Doulton Lambeth stoneware Tripit handled Cricketers love cup, together with two Doulton Stoneware Cricketers cups. Height 17 cm and 12.5 cm. (3). ***
*** A large size Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a Jewish Peddler, one only of a pair, painted in enamels, the woman in long skirts carrying a box of trinkets, William Duesbury & Co., circa 1760. Height 26 cm. Label to base for Bendigo Art gallery,… ***
*** A rare Derby soft paste 'dry-edge' porcelain pickle stand, modelled as three upturned bullmouth shells on a seaweed and shell encrusted base, the interiors painted with colourful sprays of European flowers, circa 1750-55. Width: 13 cm. Label from the… ***
*** Peter Travis, ovoid earthenware vase, signed and dated '69 to base. Height 15.5 cm. Width 21 cm. ***
*** Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures of taste and sight, from 'The five Senses' series, modelled as a young woman holding a basket of fruit, with one hand raised, and a young man in dressing gown holding a hand mirror, circa 1752-55. Height 16 cm. (2). Provenance… ***
*** A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of Mars, modelled as Roman centurion, on mounded circular base, circa 1750-55. Height 17 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A Royal Worcester double handled urn vase, of ovoid form, the blush ivory ground ornamented with highland sheeps and lamb signed by Harry Davis, green scroll handles with flower head finish, heightened in gilt, raised on circular foot. Date code 1910,… ***
*** A Susie Cooper Gray's Pottery coffee set, 'Moon and Mountain' pattern, for six, hand painted. ***
*** A large William Moorcroft 'Pansy' vase, of urn shape, with double handles. Pansy on blue ground, circa 1930. Signed to base. ***
*** A Derby soft paste 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Taste', modelled as a lady with a basket of fruit on her lap, her right hand raised to her face, with floral sprigged gown and heightened in gilt, circa 1755. Height 15.5 cm. Provenance: The… ***
*** A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a Dresden shepherd and shepherdess, the shepherd modelled standing with one arm outstretched and the other holding a basket of fruit, a dog and a lamb at his feet, the shepherdess with dismal hound' to foot and flowers in her… ***
*** A 19th century Wedgwood pot pourri on stand, of baluster form with applied oval cameo portraits of philosophers, and ribbon tied grape and leaf swags. Overall height 49 cm. ***
*** A Derby 'dry-edge' figural group, modelled as a huntsman flautist sitting on a rocky base, the young woman seated beside him leaning slightly in, her right hand holding his shoulder, oval moulded base, circa 1754. Height 16 cm. Provenance: The Robin… ***
*** An early Derby white 'dry-edge' partridge tureen, cover and stand, the sides with applied twigs and feathers representing a nest, the stand with twisted stalk handle and upturned edge, circa 1750-55. Length: 21 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A Royal Worcester lidded urn, signed H. Ayrton, double handles, painted with stone fruit design and heightened in gilt. Circa 1925. Height 28 cm. ***
*** A pair Grace Seccomb (1880-1956) koala bookends, glazed earthenware of a koala modelled on a realistically tree stump, inscribed Grace Seccombeto base and hand painted label no.33. Height 14 cm ***
*** A Clarice Cliff golly bookend. Base marked 'Wilkinson Ltd. England, by Clarice Cliff.' height 14.5 cm ***
*** A late 19th century Majolica ovoid 'Bird's Nest' vase. (a/f) height 23 cm. ***
*** A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, emblematic of 'Taste', modelled as a lady eating fruit from a bowl on her lap, with floral sprigged gown and yellow shoes, circa 1755. Height 16 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** Peter Travis (Australia 1927-2016), a stoneware sculpture with impressed geometric designs, painted 'Peter Travis/ Australia/'72' to base. Height 42 cm. ***
*** A Royal Doulton Booths 'Real Old Willow', 76 piece dinner setting for eight, blue and white and heightened in gilt. ***
*** A Herend fine porcelain tea and coffee set, setting for eight, Apponyi light purple pattern (608-0-09 Ap), comprising eight tea cups, eight saucers, eight side plates, two coffee pots, tea pot, creamer and covered sugar bowl. ***
*** A Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian vase, designed by Richard Joyce, painted with poppies and silver foliage on an orange ground, impressed shape 3027, backstamp and artist's monogramme to base. Height 19 cm. ***
*** A Grace Seccombe King Fisher figure, signed 'G.S NSW' to base. Height 7 cm. ***
*** A Moorcroft flambe orchid lamp circa 1930. Height 34 cm ***
*** A rare large Derby porcelain 'pale family' figure of Minerva, wearing plumed helmet and holding her Medusa head shield to the side, her puce coloured bodice with scale design and floral sprigged skirts, on a scrolled rococo base, enamelled in a restrained… ***
*** A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures, depicting a shepherd playing pipes, with his dog at his feet, and a shepherdess holding her skirts, with lamb afoot, each on circular mounded base, circa 1755. Heights: 18 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A 19th century Wedgwood blue dip Jasperware pot pourri, of campagna urn form, with applied classical figures, impressed mark to base. With associated pierced cover. Height 38 cm. ***
*** A Louis Wain 'Pig' spill vase. Height 12 cm ***
*** A Royal Dux porcelain group 'Retour de Chasse'; modelled by Alois Hampel. Height 69 cm ***
*** An Art Nouveau pottery jardiniere on stand, made by Bretby Potteries, tooth & Co, comprising of 'Oak' staves, an iron bound stand and dragonfly, bumble bee, passion fruit, vine and flower decorations. England, circa 1894,.height 111 cm, diameter: 44 cm. ***
*** A Derby 'pale family' figure, emblematic of 'Hearing', from a set of 'The Senses', modelled as a young woman seated playing the lute, wearing a floral skirt and pink shoes, on a scrolled and shell base, painted with enamels, William Duesbury & Co., Derby,… ***
*** A Derby figure of a shepherdess, with lamb afoot, her skirt painted with flowers and cherries, the double pink line to hem suggesting James giles decorated, circa 1755. Height 16.5 cm. Label 'Ecc, pl. 65, Vol. 7 1968' to base. Provenance: Roderick… ***
*** A Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, depicting Venus and her Son cupid, Venus wearing a flowing gown painted with floral sprigs, cupid with a blue sash, on a mounded base, circa 1752. Height 18 cm. Label to base 'Stockspring Antiques/Early James… ***
*** A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' sheep figures, depicting a ram and a ewe, each modelled on a oval base with applied leaves and vines, Andrew Planche period, circa 1752. Height 13 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A Lithgow Pottery water monkey and dish, brown glaze, with floral motif. Height 22 cm, diameter 22 cm ***
*** A Derby 'Dry- Edge' figure of a bull, in rampant pose, with tree trunk to stomach as support, on mounded oval base, circa 1755. Height 10.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** Col Levy (Australia 1933-), a stoneware bottle vase with asymmetric faceted sides, impressed maker's mark to base. Height 32 cm. ***
*** A Royal Worcester double handled vase, of ovoid form, the blush ivory ground ornamented with highlands cattle, double scroll handles, heightened in gilt, raised on circular foot. Signed by Harry Stinton. Date code 1955-1956, shape 2710, RN. 669185. Height… ***
*** Six Clarice Cliff 'Bignou' pattern tea cups, saucers and plates ***
*** A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure, of a dancing masquerader, or Dr Boloardo from the Commedia dell'Arte, striking a histrionic pose, on mounded circular base, circa 1750-54. Height 17 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A pair of Derby porcelain white - glazed figures of Pugs, each lying on a rectangular tasselled cushion, circa 1750. Length: 6.5 cm. Height 4 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** An impressive late 19th/early 20th century Italian Istoriato Majolica charger, the centre painted with Roman soldiers, the wide rim painted with acanthus leaves, painted mark to base. Diam: 58.5 cm. ***
*** A Wilkinson golly bookend. Base marked 'Wilkinson England, Honeyglaze, hand painted. Height 14 cm ***
*** A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of winter, modelled by Agostino Carlini, depicting an old woman standing huddled, leaning on a trunk for support, on mounded base. Height 17.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of winter, modelled by Agostino Carlini, the small figure draped in a cloak, in front of a fire, circa 1752-55. Height 11 cm. Together with a smaller Derby figure of winter. Height 11 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla… ***
*** A pair of Minton pate-sur-pate display plates, finely decorated with birds on a turquoise ground, openwork fret border, printed mark for Minton and T. Goode & Co. London. Diameter: 24 cm. (2) ***
*** A Clarice Cliff inspiration lily vase, shape 469, circa 1929-31. Height 18 cm. ***
*** A Royal Albert 'Lavender Rose' dinner service, including plate settings and trios for twelve, teapot, creamer, sauce boat and cake plate. (128) ***
*** A rare pair of Derby porcelain candelabra, each with seven flowers held together by a metal frame of leaves and stems, the base supporting small figures of harlequin and Columbine, circa 1750-55. Height 28 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection ***
*** Two Derby figures of a Dresden shepherd and maiden, the shepherd with basket of fruit and dog afoot, the maiden with floral garland, each on a circular mounded scrollwork base, painted in enamels, heightened in gilt, patch marks to base, circa 1770.… ***