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Furniture — Shapiro Auctioneers

$72,000
Important Victorian satinwood cylinder top desk, c1870,…
$57,600
Attributed to Nicolas Sageot, Louis XIV bureau mazarin, French…
$46,636
Chippendale rococo style water gilded mirror, England, c. 1850,…
$38,400
Queen Anne figured walnut secretaire bookcase early 18th…
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Shapiro Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:95
Prices available:96
Category:
Furniture
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*** Walter Burley Griffin, desk armchair on castors, 1916 Japanese oak and leather, manufactured by James Moore & Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Height 104 cm. Provenance: Newman College, University of Melbourne, Victoria ***
*** Venetian secretaire bookcase, painted with Chinoiserie on an emerald green ground with gilt accents, the upper section with mirror plates, the lower section with fall-front enclosing a fitted interior and writing surface, above three shaped drawers,… ***
*** Set of six English elm wood Windsor arm chairs, 19th century, with plank wood seats, labels LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers, London, certificate of age/country of origin ***
*** Chinoiserie black lacquer cabinet on stand 19th century in Japanese taste, with gild-brass mounts and lock, finely decorated with figures in garden scenes, flowers and birds, the pair of doors enclosing an arrangement of drawers, on a later stand with… ***
*** Gillows of Lancaster George III mahogany secretaire linen press, c. 1770 the cornice with Gothic blind-fretting, above a pair of panelled doors finely carved with acanthus leaves, over a secretaire drawer, two short drawers and two long drawers, raised on… ***
*** Pair of George II style giltwood console tables, in the manner of William Kent, 20th century, each with parquetry marble top, above a carved double acanthus leaf support centred by a classical mask, over a band of Greek key motif, on a faceted square… ***
*** George II oak dresser base, possibly Welsh, c. 1750, rectangular top above three cross banded drawers with brass handles, over a well shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs, height 80 cm, width 200 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil… ***
*** Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt commode 20th century all over gilt decoration of pagodas in landscape, having two drawers and a pair of doors below, on stylised cabriole legs, height 90 cm, width 130 cm, depth 51 cm. ***
*** Carved figured mahogany work table, New York, the rectangular top leading to twin graduated short drawers, with replaced circular ring drop handles and a foliate ***
*** Classical carved figured mahogany work table, New York, the rectangular top, leading to three graduated small drawers, fitted with the original key, flanked by outset carved corners, resting on a turned pillar quadraform base with carved knees and hairy… ***
*** After a design by John Henry Belter, New York carved walnut rococo revival open arm chair, the profusely foliate carved backrail bearing the Rosalie with grapes pattern, engraved with the date '28th Nov 1853', leading to a fabric upholstered back, arms… ***
*** George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, c. 1800, the upper section with a moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors, the lower section with a fall flap inlaid with satinwood and ebony, above two short and three long drawers with brass handles,… ***
*** Louis XVI style French bureau, kingwood with armorial and floral marquetry inlay, marble top, three fitted drawers above leather lined pull out writing slide, height 132 cm, width 134 cm, depth 69 cm. Provenance: Ezra Norton Family Collection ***
*** Set of six Clement Meadmore dining chairs, manufactured by Michael Hirst Pty Ltd Melbourne, with black nylon coated steel rod and wire frames and lose red vinyl seat cushions. Provenance: Exhibited at Designex 2002, Melbourne ***
*** Australian Colonial burr cedar side table, c. 1840, circular top with burr cedar veneer, above a cedar column with tripod base, height 73 cm diameter 48.5 cm. Provenance: Ex David Cloonan's collection, the collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney ***
*** Pair of Italian parcel-gilt and cream painted console tables, each with a rectangular marble top, above a frieze carved with three birds eating from an urn and flanked by garlands of laurel, on fluted tapering legs carved with acanthus leaves (2), height… ***
*** French provincial pine baker's counter, early 20th century, white marble top above three drawers and open shelves, with paneling front, centre panel carved with floral sprays and ribbons, marble cracked (A/F), height 93 cm width 214 cm depth 76 cm.… ***
*** Welsh oak dresser, the top with panel back, three fixed shelves, above plank top, three drawers and two panelled doors, on ogee bracket feet. Height 206 cm. Width 157 cm, dept 52 cm ***
*** George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, with brass inlay decoration, the astragal glazed upper section enclosing shelves, the lower section with well fitted secretaire drawer, above three long drawers on turned bun feet, height 242 cm width 120 cm depth… ***
*** Maison Jansen, Paris (1880-1989), set of eight Louis XVI style dining chairs, mid-20th century, each balloon back chair with Baroque twist-turned tapering legs (8), height 94 cm, labels: a similar set was commissioned for the late 1950's Bourbon… ***
*** Pair of George III mahogany demi-lune console tables, on square tapering legs (2), height 71 cm 131 cm depth 59 cm. Provenance: Milton Park, Bowral, NSW ***
*** Gerald Summers, high back chair, designed 1935, manufactured by Makers of simple furniture, England; bent plywood, drop in upholstered seat. Height 102 cm, A/F ***
*** Poul Kj'rholm, pair of PK22 chairs, designed manufactured by Kold Christensen, Denmark; chrome and brown leather, impressed '510-332' ***
*** Gothic revival cabinet possibly Australian, the everted cornice leading to panel doors flanked by open shelves, a fitted mirror plate to lower part, all resting on bun feet, decorated throughout with carved linear tracing ***
*** George III mahogany crossbanded oak dresser late 18th century, the short central drawer above a cupboard door flanked by three graduated drawers on both sides, with reeded quarter columns to front corners, raised on bracket feet, height 81 cm width 162 cm… ***
*** Louis XVI style ormolu mounted kingwood and Satine parquetry bibliotheque having two central glazed doors flanked by single cupboard doors, adjustable shelves. Height 107 cm. Width 225 cm. Depth 37 cm ***
*** Pair of Napoleon III ebonised and brass inlaid pier glass cabinets, 19th century, with marble top and gilt metal mounts (2). Height 106 cm, width 85 cm, depth 40 cm ***
*** Pair of Louis XVI style ormolu mounted satinwood two piece curio cabinets, each with hand painted oval plaques of a courting scene within a gilt cast flower and leaf surround (2), height 153 cm, width 67 cm, depth 36 cm. Provenance: Kensington church St,… ***
*** Irish Regency mahogany chest of drawers, c. 1820, the bow-front with two short drawers and three long drawers, the apron embellished with bow and arrows central cartouche flanked by two paterae, raised on bracket feet, height 92.5 cm, width 92 cm, depth… ***
*** French provincial oak refectory table, 18th century, rectangular top above turned legs joined by stretchers, together with eight oak upholstered later-made dining chairs (9), height 76 cm width 89 cm length 287 cm (table); height 107 cm width 51 cm depth… ***
*** North Italian marquetry commode, Lombardy, late 18th century, the rectangular top finely decorated with fruitwood and ebony inlay, above two long drawers similarly inlaid, raised on tapering legs, retains French retailer label, loss to the veneer, height… ***
*** Boulle marquetry ebonised centre table late 19th century the serpentine white marble top above a frieze finely chiselled with scrolls and foliage, raised on four cabriole legs mounted with espagnolette busts, height 76 cm, width 148 cm, depth 95.5 cm.… ***
*** Ebonised, ormolu mounted cabinet early 20th century serpentine shape white marble top, above a single door with cast medallion depicting two lovers, sides with two Espagnolettes, raised on shaped plinth, height 110 cm, width 115 cm, depth 37 cm.… ***
*** George III mahogany bow fronted sideboard, c. 1815, the bowed top crossbanded in mahogany, leading to a apron, fitted with twin deep drawers and a central short cockbeaded drawer, each brass ring drop handles and foliate capped escutcheons, and an unusual… ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar tilt-top table, 19th century, the circular top above a carved pedestal base with three out-swept legs ending in brass castors, height 72 cm diameter 94.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW ***
*** Attributed to Ico Parisi (Italian), pair of armchairs, c. 1950, olive green velvet upholstery, timber, and brass sabots (2), height 95 cm ***
*** Louis XV provincial bombe walnut commode, 18th century, the parquetry top above two short and two long drawers, with rocaille ormolu escutcheons and handles, raised on scrolled feet, height 86 cm width 132 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Baron Edson Antiques,… ***
*** French Art Deco sideboard, c. 1930, in the style of Maurice Rinck, rosewood and chromed metal, of rectangular form with bow front, the marble top over a pair of doors flanked by cupboard doors, height 91 cm width 221 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** French Empire walnut commode, c. 1800, the rectangular white marble top above four drawers flanked by columns with gilt bronze capitals raised on block feet, height 91 cm width 131 cm depth 65 cm. Provenance: Bill Bradshaw Antiques, NSW. The Collection of… ***
*** Louis XV style walnut canape, c. 1900, with golden honey velvet upholstery, raised on cabriole legs, height 93 cm, width 210 cm, depth 83 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Pair of 18th century Louis XVI fauteuils, carved with rosettes and ribbon with suede leather upholstery and carved moulded tapering turned legs, 98 cm ***
*** Early 19th century French fruitwood sideboard, with three drawers with bail handles on square tapering legs, 82 x 155.5 x 45 cm *** N/A
*** Pair of Majorelle 'Clematites' walnut armchairs, c1900. Height 105 cm. Width 60 cm. Depth 60 cm ***
*** Williams & Gibton Irish mahogany sarcophagus shaped cellarette, the shaped hinged top; enclosing the original lead-lined interior, resting on foliate carved squat bun feet, being fitted with concealed castors. Width 71 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 56 cm ***
*** Figured mahogany drop sided dining table with a rectangular top, twin drop sides, a short apron, a single long drawer, a square turned pillar, applied raised mouldings, a quadraform base and scrolled feet. The scroll and lotus-carved feet are indicative… ***
*** Classical figured carved mahogany work table, New York, the rectangular top, fitted with twin drop sides, leading to graduated small drawers, fitted with the original key, flanked by inset carved panels, resting on a turned pillar a scrolled triform… ***
*** Set of ten Regency mahogany chairs, c. 1820, comprising eight dining chairs and two carvers, each with curved rectangular top rail with ebony string inlay above carved cross-rail, over burgundy leather seat, raised on two turned and reeded front legs and… ***
*** Queen Anne walnut fall front bureau c. 1710 the fall front revealing a well fitted stepped interior, with cupboard and eight drawers, one with inkwells, above four graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet. Height 98 cm. Width 92 cm. Depth 52 cm.… ***
*** Pair of French Art Deco leather club armchairs, c. 1930, walnut frame, each upholstered in ivory leather with loose seat cushion (2), height 75 cm width 71 cm depth 78 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** French provincial carved oak buffet shaped and moulded rectangular lift top above three panelled doors raised on scrolling feet. Height 118 cm. Length 226 cm. Diameter 55.5 cm ***
*** Pair of George IV lacewood and mahogany side tables, c. 1830, each with a rounded rectangular top, above ring turned twin columnar lotus clasp supports terminating in chamfered down-swept legs joined by a turned baluster stretcher, on brass castors (2),… ***
*** English padouk campaign chest, c. 1815, the rectangular top with removable gallery above two short drawers and three long drawers with inlaid decoration and turned ebony pulls, raised on bun feet, height 102 cm width 78 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** Black lacquer and gilt Japanned chest on stand, c. 1900, the two door cabinet decorated with figures in landscape and birds amongst flowering branches, with polished and engraved brass mounts, enclosing an interior fitted with drawers, raised on a black… ***
*** French provincial walnut and fruitwood commode, early 19th century, the serpentine top above three long drawers, over a carved apron centred with a shell and flanked by scrolls, raised on cabriole legs, height 86 width 125 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** 18th century Italian console table, with red marble ovolo moulded top, above elaborately flower carved festoons and swags on Vitruvian carved frieze on lotus leaf carved and fluted tapering legs with carved scrolled stretchers centering on an urn, 88.5 x… ***
*** Pair of Regency style Klismos armchairs, each with a curved tablet back centred by a flowerhead flanked by anthemion, with taupe suede upholstered seat, on sabre legs (2), height 85 cm, width 57 cm, depth 52 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook,… ***
*** The Constantia Prospector mahogany bookcase, second half 20th century, the broken pediment surmounted by a carved figure of a prospector and two urns, the cornice inscribed with a quote by Max Ehrman, and flanked by a kangaroo and emu, above a pair of… ***
*** Chinese export black lacquer and parcel-gilt desk 20th century with a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior, raised on turned tapering legs joined by X-shape stretchers, height 93 cm, width 93 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Pair of 19th century Wing Back Armchairs, French, feach with fabric upholstered back, arms and seat, all raised on turned legs with scrolled toes, height 105 cm ***
*** Clement Meadmore, six high back dining chairs, manufactured by Michael Hirst, Melbourne, black and white coated steel rods, loose vinyl seat cushions ***
*** Hobbs & Co., London, George III mahogany and marquetry bureau chest of drawers, 19th century, rectangular top above a fall front drawer, enclosing a fitted interior with green tooled leather writing surface, pigeon holes and small drawers, above three… ***
*** Set of seven Regency dining chairs, comprising two carvers and five side chairs, all with gold velvet upholstered seats (7), height 80 cm ***
*** 18th/19th century Spanish library table, the rectangular top, leading to a pair of geometrically carved panel drawers, with cast metal tear drop handles, resting on bobbin turned legs and pad feet, united by ankle stretchers. Width 145.5 cm. Depth 61.5 cm… ***
*** Venetian blackamoor giltwood and polychrome-painted mirror, 19th century, in the rococo taste, decorated with five blackamoor putti playing hide and seek in heavy drapery 166 x 106 cm. Provenance: Christopher Davies Antiques, Sydney. Private collection,… ***
*** Louis XV style giltwood mirror, 19th century, of rectangular shape, with moulded scrolls, shells and flowers, later mirror plate 108 x 84 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of British Colonial chairs Anglo-Indian, mid 19th century each with woven cane seat, scrolled arms, raised on tapered legs (2). Height 83 cm. Width 58 cm. Depth 44.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Neumann Antiques, 4 March 1963 ***
*** Victorian carved mahogany three door book case, stepped rectangular top over three glazed doors with engaged columns, height 120 cm, width 19 8 cm, depth 57 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber ***
*** Pair of French Empire style tub armchairs on carved fluted legs, with green velvet upholstery (A/F) (2). Height 94 cm ***
*** Third Empire ebonised boulle mounted display cabinet, c.1870 the stepped top, fitted with a pierced three quarter gilt metal gallery, leading to a central large glazed door, flanked by a further pair of smaller glazed doors, each enclosing a selection of… ***
*** Impressive Dutch burr walnut display cabinet, late 18th century, arched pediment surmounted by floral crest, above pair of glazed doors enclosing silk-lined shelved interior, two short drawers and one long drawer, raised on tapering faceted legs joined by… ***
*** Louis XV style rosewood, marquetry and ormolu mounted bureau plat, the cartouche shape top with green leather writing surface, above a conforming frieze fitted with three drawers, writing slides to sides, on cabriole legs with ormolu knees, height 76 cm… ***
*** Arne Jacobsen, swan chair, designed manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark; shell upholstered in brown leather, supported by cast aluminium base ***
*** Louis XV grey-painted and parcel-gilt trumeau mirror Mid-18th century, the moulded cornice above two gilded columns and applied foliate decoration, the centre with a shaped rectangular mirror plate within a gilded frame surmounted by a shell, possibly… ***
*** Set of eight Chippendale mahogany dining chairs, comprising two carvers and six dining chairs, with ladder ribbon backs, needle work seats (8), height 100 cm ***
*** Moorish pedestal side table, having a hexagonal top, inlaid throughout with brass copper and mother of pearl, labelled 'Cortina Ebanista Tirolo', height 73 cm, width 46 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, lot 95, 24 August 2014. The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Regency marble topped console table, c. 1820, rectangular black marble top raised on boldly carved leaf capped scolding front supports on a concave platform base, height 80 cm width 107 cm depth 43 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb,… ***
*** George IV rosewood library table, c. 1825, the rounded rectangular top above a twin scrolled frieze with two drawers, on carved pedestal end supports terminating in lion paw feet, height 73.5 cm width 145 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,… ***
*** George III mahogany chest on chest, third quarter 18th century, the key pattern motif pediment with blind fret work above an arrangement of two short drawers and six long drawers, flanked by columns with gilded Corinthian capitals, on shaped bracket feet,… ***
*** Regency chaise longue parcel-gilt, on scrolled sabre legs. Height 78 cm, width 168 cm, depth 70 cm ***
*** Twelve Edwardian painted dining chairs, comprising eight singles and two carvers with cane seat and squab cushions, c. 1910. Provenance: Ex. C.R. Fenton & Co Ltd. Beachy Road, old Ford E.3. ***
*** Louis XV style oak commode, 19th century, of serpentine shape with four drawers, raised on cabriole legs, ebonised finish with gilded brass handles. Provenance: Purchased from Howell & Howell, July 2008 ***
*** Ormolu mounted and black lacquer Chinoiserie sideboard, c. 1900, the breakfront marble top above three cupboard doors decorated with mountainous landscapes in gilt, the corners fitted with ormolu chutes incorporating flowerheads and continuing down to… ***
*** Fine George III burr walnut Chest-of-drawers, 18th century, the rectangular moulded top inlaid with satinwood, above two short drawers and three graduated drawers similarly decorated, raised on bracket feet, height 87 cm width 95 cm depth 56 cm.… ***
*** Scottish William IV mahogany three pedestal dining table, c. 1820, each section supported by a turned column on four cabriole legs terminating in scrolled dolphin heads, with one end leaf extension, height 76 cm width 330 cm depth 104 cm ***
*** Australian cedar gentleman's press, two panelled doors open to reveal fitted interior with two short drawers and one long drawer below, having turned wood pulls and raised on bracket feet with shaped apron ***
*** French Art Deco lacewood and marquetry cabinet, c. 1930, the pair of doors bounded with walnut, above a shaped apron base with four sabre legs, height 139 cm, width 93 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: Copeland & de Soos, Woollahra, c. 1980. Private collection… ***
*** Regency flame mahogany sofa table, c. 1820, the rectangular rounded top above two supports carved with lotus flowers and terminating in lion paw feet, on castors, height 74 cm, width 125 cm, depth 61 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Georgian style needlework Ottoman, the rectangular ottoman with ring handles to sides, needlework depicting a Bloomsbury laurel ribbon within a geometric border, raised on gilt metal lion paw feet, height 47 cm, width 96 cm, depth 66 cm. Provenance: The… ***
*** William IV three pedestal mahogany dining table, second quarter of the 19th century, the rectangular D-end top above three turned pedestals with four down-swept legs terminating in brass paw caps and castors, height 72 cm, width 337 cm, depth 202 cm.… ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar wine table, c. 1840, the circular top with moulded edge, above a carved double inverted tulip column over a triform base with compressed ball feet, height 74 cm, diameter 49 cm. Provenance: Kevin Dahya, Grange Antiques, Tasmania.… ***
*** Pair of monumental Regency style Klismos chairs, each with a curved tablet back centred by a flowerhead flanked by anthemion, with blue brocade upholstered seat, on sabre legs (2), height 105 cm, width 70 cm, depth 54 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn… ***
*** Pair of Louis XV style armchairs, white painted frame, with chocolate brown upholstery, on cabriole legs (2), height 92 cm ***
*** French Art Deco dining table c. 1930 ebonised parquetry top, above a sculptural base with chromed metal accents, with one extension leaf, top (A/F), together with ten ebonised tub chairs (11), height 78 cm, width 234 cm, depth 109 cm. Provenance: Martyn… ***
*** French Empire mahogany and cut brass inlaid cheval mirror, Paris, having cornice with applied gilt brass griffons and rectangular glass linked roundel inlaid surround, supported by two square tapering columns with ebonized mask capitals and carved feet,… ***
*** George III mahogany crossbanded oak low dresser late 18th century, the rectangular top above a three drawer frieze with brass pulls and a shaped apron below, raised on square legs, height 77 cm width 185 cm depth 49 cm. Provenance: John Wilson Antiques,… ***
*** Regency mahogany teapoy, with a gadrooned moulded top and fitted interior comprising two tea-caddies on a beaded and leaf carved pedestal on a platform base terminating on carved lion paw feet, 77 x 49 x 35.5 cm ***