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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:96
Prices available:96
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Furniture
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*** Louis XV style boulle marquetry and ormolu mounted bureau plat, c. 1860, the serpentine top inset with brown gilt-tooled leather writing surface, the frieze centred by a gilt mask flanked by two drawers, each corner mounted with espagnolettes supported on… ***
*** Mahogany Pie-crust tilt-top table, c. 1770, circular tilt-top above a birdcage support, baluster stem carved with acanthus leaves, on a tripod base with cabriole legs and eagle claw and ball feet, height 73 cm diameter 85 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** Gillows of Lancaster, George III mahogany Ladder-back armchair, c. 1775, the cross rails with pierced interlacing centres, shaped out-swept arms, above a drop seat with floral upholstery, raised on reeded square section legs joined by stretchers, height… ***
*** George III north country mahogany straight fronted chest of drawers, c.1800 the rectangular top leading to two short and three long cockbeaded drawers, fitted with original brass swan neck handles, and resting on ogee bracket feet. Width 109 cm. Depth 58… ***
*** Napoleon III ormolu mounted and red tortoiseshell boulle credenza, late 19th century, the black serpentine shaped marble top over a pair of panelled doors profusely inlaid, enclosing two shelves, the projecting angles applied with bacchantes and satyrs,… ***
*** French carved giltwood console table, 19th century, serpentine rouge marble top with carved chamfered giltwood border, pierced frieze with carved rocaille and c-scroll swags, raised on four carved double scroll and foliate legs. Height 84 cm width 123 cm… ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar kneehole desk, with inset tooled leather top, height 77 cm, width 137 cm, depth 83 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber ***
*** George III mahogany D-end dining table, c. 1890, comprising two demi lune end tables and central drop-leaf sections, on fine moulded square tapered legs in original condition, showing excellent colour and patina, height 70 cm, width 168 cm, depth 122 cm ***
*** George III Sheraton style mahogany and marquetry sideboard, c. 1790, the shaped rectangular top decorated with feather wood banding and floral inlay, above a central drawer flanked by two deep drawers with brass pulls, raised on tapered legs with spade… ***
*** Regency mahogany and brass inlaid sofa, c. 1830, with shaped back and scrolled arms decorated with brass inlay in floral and vine motifs, the apron inlaid with brass flowers and scrolls, upholstered in cream velvet with a floral pattern, raised on tapered… ***
*** Louis XVI style Chinoiserie and parquetry cabinet, c. 1900, in the manner of Paul Sormani, the pair of panelled doors with red, gilt and black lacquered panels depicting palace and battle scenes, on bracket feet with ormolu mounts, height 172 cm width 136… ***
*** George III satinwood and tulip cross-banded elliptical card table, c. 1780, in the manner of John Linnell, the demi-lune fold over top with inlaid decoration above four tapering legs, height 75 cm width 97 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,… ***
*** Versace, jungle sun bed, left side, teak frame with grey finish, with jungle print jacquard fabric upholstered cushion, retains manufacturer's label, height 88 cm width 201 cm depth 94 cm. Provenance: Palazzo Collezioni. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Chest-of-drawers, cerused oak and timber, with five long drawers and black knobs, height 91 cm, width 110 cm, depth 50 cm ***
*** Sheraton bow fronted mahogany sideboard, c. 1785, with two long drawers with satinwood string inlay and lion mask and ring brass handles, flanked by bombe cupboard doors, raised on six tapering legs with similar inlaid decoration, height 93 cm width 160… ***
*** George III oak sideboard, c. 1780, the frieze with three drawers, above three further drawers, flanked by cupboards, raised on bracket feet, height 93 cm width 183 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: Auchinachie Antiques, Woollahra, NSW ***
*** Louis XV style serpentine bombe commode, with brown marble top above two short and two long cross-banded drawers with scrolled metal mounts, 90 x 115 x 52 cm ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar extension dining table, c. 1860, the oval top with moulded edge, above four turned legs terminating in brass and porcelain casters, with two cedar extension leaves, and a reproduction brass and cedar winding handle, height 76 cm,… ***
*** George IV rosewood card table, the fold over top enclosing a red lined playing surface above a scrolled frieze, on columnar pedestal and quatreform base with acanthus scrolled feet, height 74 cm width 91 cm depth 45 cm ***
*** Napoleon III console table inset rouge marble, gilt and painted wood. Height 85 cm. Width 101 cm. Depth 54 cm ***
*** Regency Brazilian rosewood and brass inlaid console table, Irish, 19th century the later rectangular green marble top above a brass inlaid frieze, on tall spiral turned legs headed by richly carved parcel gilt acanthus leaves and having paw feet. Height… ***
*** Louis XVI style ormolu mounted writing table the rectangular top inset with tooled leather and canted corners, above frieze drawers and pull out slides each side. Height 74 cm. Width 130 cm. Depth 70 cm ***
*** Gianfranco Frattini (Italian, 1926-2004), Rosewood Tambour Chest Desk, manufactured by Bernini, the upper section with roll top, above ten drawers, raised on cylindrical feet. Provenance: The Collection of Joan Crebbin, NSW ***
*** Georgian Honduras mahogany extension dining table, c. 1810, in the Sheraton style, the two section rectangular top with rounded corners, raised on four turned legs with simple ring mouldings on brass castors, with two extension leaves, height 71 cm, width… ***
*** Regency style patinated bronze and ormolu three-light torchere 20th century three lights, above a fluted column capped by acanthus leaves, raised on three lion paw feet, on a concave-sided triangular wooden base ***
*** Robin Day, mahogany and cherry sideboard, English c. 1948, glazed superstructure, slatted shelf beneath, glass topped base with four drawers, two sliding doors enclosing shelves, manufactured by Hille of London. Height 126.5 cm. Depth 43 cm. Width 182 cm.… ***
*** Australian revolving kitchen pantry, c. 1930, metal body featuring several drawers with porcelain knobs, on wooden base, labelled 'Metters Ltd Sydney NSW', height 122 cm diameter 65 cm, labels: Cf. For comparison Power House Museum Permanent collection,… ***
*** Victorian burr walnut library bookcase late 19th century with a moulded cornice, above three glazed doors enclosing shelves, with three panelled doors below, raised on a plinth ***
*** Jacob & Josef Kohn (Austria) bentwood and rattan bench, c. 1890 together with a pair of bentwood and rattan side chairs by J & J Kohn (3), height 98 cm, width 126 cm, depth 46 cm, (bench); height 92 cm, (chairs). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Georgian mahogany cellarette, of sarcophagus form, on lion paw feet, height 67 cm 68 cm 53 cm ***
*** Alvar Aalto, 'Number 37' lounge chair, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, Finland; birch plywood cantilevered arms, zebra print upholstery, model #400 ***
*** Art Deco desk and chair, tooled leather inset top, having three lockable and two pull out veneer fronted drawers, four tapered legs with brass sabots, together with a matching brown leather upholstered chair (2). Height 78 cm. Depth 80 cm. Width 130 cm.… ***
*** French ormolu mounted kingwood bureau plat, early 20th century, the shaped top inset with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface, each angle with a scrolling shell mount clasp, above three frieze drawers, on four cabriole legs terminating in scroll-cast… ***
*** Pair of maple Art Deco armchairs each with a folding back, and a caned seat (2), height 79 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Georgian camel back settee, c. 1800, the three-seater with scrolled arms upholstered in apricot linen, raised on low fluted straight legs and stretcher and a number of cushions, length 210 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb,… ***
*** Napoleon III ebonised and boulle work sideboard second half of 19th century the black marble top above two scarlet tortoiseshell and brass inlaid boulle work panel doors, enclosing a shelf interior, flanked by Espagnolette gilt metal mounts and further… ***
*** Pair of Italian Art Deco armchairs c. 1930, black painted frame with open arms, multicolour velvet upholstery (2) ***
*** Victorian burr maple and rosewood crossbanded tilt-top table c. 1890, the octagonal top above a tripod base inlaid with harewood and fruitwood, height 71 cm diameter 74 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney, February 2005. The Collection of Mr and… ***
*** Gothic revival oak partner desk, c. 1850, the rectangular moulded top with a gilt tooled leather inset panel and turret corners, over a kneehole in perpendicular style flanked by pedestals with linen fold panel doors to each side, raised on plinth bases… ***
*** Louis XV style provincial oak armoire, c. 1780, the projecting cornice above a floral trophy and a pair of panelled doors embellished with wheel cut steel escutcheons, on cabriole legs, height 230 cm width 165 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Colin Lennox… ***
*** French Art Deco double pedestal palisander desk, c. 1930, with shagreen covered wood pulls. Height 74 cm, width 146 cm, depth 70 cm ***
*** George III Mahogany Supper Table, c1810 the rectangular top, flanked by twin drop sides, leading to a ribbed pillar, and quadraform supports with brass cup castors width 122 cm, depth 120 cm, height 71 cm ***
*** Thonet, Oval Bentwood Table c. 1900, Austrian ***
*** Mark Brazier-Jones (b 1956) 'Lyre' console table, designed c1989 patinated steel, green marble, set with yellow, green and clear glass beads. Height 94 cm. Width 106 cm. Depth 48 cm ***
*** George III mahogany chest on chest with eight drawers and bracket feet ***
*** William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, c. 1830, having a pair of glazed doors with gothic tracery above a long drawer with fitted interior and writing surface, over two arched panel doors flanked by engaged columns, height 235 cm width 112 cm detph 52… ***
*** Pair of Napoleon III boulle style pier cabinets, c. 1870, each with a black variegated marble top, above a single glass door surrounded by cut-brass and tortoiseshell, sides applied with ormolu masks, on plinth base (2), height 100 cm width 66 cm depth 34… ***
*** Boulle side cabinet c. 1880 marble top above two doors, tortoiseshell with brass inlay and ormolu mounts. Height 103 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Lawsons, 2009 ***
*** Marquetry trestle table, French 19th century, rectangular top with inlaid star bursts, shaped and carved stretcher base. Height 73 cm. Width 210 cm. Depth 100 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader, Sydney. The Estate of a Lady, NSW ***
*** Queen Anne walnut writing desk, c. 1710, the rectangular top above a long drawer and two short drawers, with brass pulls and escutcheons, on cabriole legs with hoof feet, height 86.5 cm width 108 cm depth 58 cm ***
*** Louis XV style marble top commode, the variegated marble top above two long and two short drawers with ornate brass pulls. Height 89 cm. Depth 117 cm. Length 156 cm ***
*** Louis XV painted fauteuil, cartouche shaped back and serpentine seat, floral carving and rail raised on cabriole legs. Height 108 cm. Width 74 cm depth, 62 cm ***
*** Spanish iron bound oak chest, 17th century, the rectangular hinged plank lid enclosing a candle box with lock and lined with a fragment of a 17th-18th century verdure tapestry, iron bound with fleur-de-lis terminals, the front with square lock plate,… ***
*** Empire black lacquer and parcel-gilt console table with mirror, c. 1810, black finish, the rectangular mirror surmounted by two griffins supporting an urn with garland and flowers, further flanked by two urn finials, above a console table fitted with a… ***
*** Set of six 'Brighton Pavilion' bamboo armchairs, c. 1890, each with bamboo curved back and fretwork, above a slatted seat, black silk cushion (6), approx. Height 89 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Louis XV transitional style mahogany and marquetry commode, 19th century, grey marble top of serpentine outline, above three crossbanded and burr walnut drawers, sides with similar marquetry, raised tapering legs with sabots, height 93 cm, width 147 cm,… ***
*** Regency mahogany and cane library bergere, c. 1815, in the manner of Gillows, the rectangular reeded back and padded arms above turned vase-shaped supports, on reeded turned tapering legs with brass capped castors, brown leather cushions, height 98 cm.… ***
*** Pair of Empire style ormolu mounted and mahogany armchairs, 19th century, the armrests supported by gilded bronze sphinxes, above cabriole legs headed by winged griffins and terminating in paw-cast feet, painted back and seat cushion (2), height 97 cm.… ***
*** George III mahogany breakfront sideboard, c.1810 the rectangular top leading to a selection of two short and one long drawer with two deep cellarette drawers, all resting on square turned legs with arrow - head feet. Width 183 cm. Depth 93 cm. Height 63.5… ***
*** Early Victorian mahogany bookcase, c.1840 the everted cornice leading to a pair of glazed doors fitted with oversize glazing bars, enclosing three adjustable timber shelves, the lower part with rectangular top and a pair of short drawers and twin inlaid… ***
*** Louis XVI style parquetry bureau de Dame, c.1910 with a pierced three quarter gilt metal gallery, leading to a shaped top with thumb moulded edge and a single long drawer flanked by four further short drawers, the lower part with leather inset writing… ***
*** Art Nouveau two tier walnut servery with inlaid scenic decorations to the tops ***
*** Louis XVI style gilded gesso oval mirror, carved with laurel wreath, a quiver of arrows, and a torch above a rope moulded segmented frame, 118 x 84 cm ***
*** English satinwood dropside sofa table, c. 1900, the top decorated with Prince of Wales plumes, garlands and jewels with two short drawers below (A/F). Height 72.5 width 91 cm width open 163 cm depth 67.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of Sir William Tyree ***
*** Regency crossbanded mahogany centre table, raised on panel sided pedestal base with carved claw feet. Height 72 cm. Diameter 119 cm ***
*** Georgian mahogany chest on chest c. 1780 moulded cornice above two short and six long graduated drawers, with brass handles and escutcheons. Height 199 cm ***
*** Renaissance revival carved oak bookcase 19th century the deep cornice above a gadrooned frieze to double leadlight doors enclosing shelved interiors, flanked by pilasters carved with lion heads, the lower part with two carved doors, flanked by further… ***
*** Andrew Lenehan cedar partners desk each pedestal with five drawers and cupboard, leather top, stamp to right hand top drawer 'A. Lenehan'. Height 74 cm width 137 cm depth 89 cm ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar sofa, N.S.W origin, c. 1845, the shaped back carved with acanthus leaves, over scroll arms, raised on turned feet, upholstered in red velvet, height 94 cm width 202 cm depth 63 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson,… ***
*** Chinese export black lacquer and gilt work table, early 20th century, decorated overall with floral sprays and figures within courtly landscapes, the shaped rectangular hinged top enclosing a fitted interior with covered wells, divided compartments, ivory… ***
*** James Edwards (Australian), shell wall mirror, c. 2018, cowry shells and sea urchin spines, 108 x 80 cm ***
*** After Jean-Michel Frank (French, 1895-1941), desk, wrought iron, red leather, timber, and brass, with two short drawers, height 79 cm, width 124 cm, depth 50 cm ***
*** Pair of Empire mahogany side tables, 19th century, each with a circular white marble top, above three columns mounted with ormolu Greek female busts, on a concave tripod base (2), height 61 cm diameter 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW ***
*** Pair of Regency Adam style giltwood mirrors, early 20th century, each with a rectangular moulded frame surmounted by an urn flanked by scrolling leaves and garlands (2), 120 x 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of brass Art Deco display cabinets, French, c. 1930, manufactured by Siegel of Paris, with a single glass door, two glass shelves, timber base, with interior plaque, 'Etal Siegel Paris' (2), height 175 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** Art Deco blonde wood centre table, French, c. 1940, the circular top with sectional shagreen inset, with stepped timber surround, raised on four fluted curved legs, on a circular base, height 70 cm, diameter 122 cm. Provenance: Edward Clark Antiques,… ***
*** French side table, 2016, brass cross-bar base, semi-opaque circular coloured glass with plaster rim, height 47 cm diameter 39 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney, purchased from Bernd Goeckler ***
*** Pair of Australian Colonial cedar hall chairs, c. 1850, each with a circular carved cut-out shield back, above a plain rectangular shaped seat, raised on turned and carved tapering legs (2), height 89 cm. Provenance: Merchant of Welby, Mittagong, NSW.… ***
*** Pierre Paulin, six little tulip dining chairs, designed 1965, manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands; 'Dove' vinyl upholstery ***
*** Venetian rococo polychrome painted canape, 18th century each triple chain back with shaped splat, the top rail with carved floral decoration above scroll arms and caned seat on cabriole legs. Width 163 cm ***
*** Victorian mahogany three pedestal dining table, by Edwin Nichols, Worcester, c. 1860, the rounded rectangular top with string inlay, above three pedestals with reeded splayed legs terminating in brass pine cone capped feet, on castors, with one additional… ***
*** Attibuted to August Ungethum (Austria) Secessionist mother-of-pearl and fruitwood inlaid rosewood Dinning room Cabinet,Vienna, c. 1910 the upper part with a pair of etched glass doors, above a mirrored back central support, the base with pink marble top… ***
*** Regency mahogany breakfast table, first half 19th century, the rounded rectangular top with ebony string inlay, above turned pedestal with four splayed legs terminating in brass lion paw feet, on castors, height 72 cm, width 140 cm, depth 100 cm.… ***
*** Regency rosewood and brass inlaid writing table, c. 1820, the shaped rectangular top with a gilded metal pierced gallery, above a long drawer flanked by two secret compartments, on carved supports ending in lion paws, further raised on splay feet with… ***
*** French oak Artist's easel, c1890 front with wind and tilt mechanism, the rear with painting stand on castors. Height 172 cm. Width 69 cm. Depth 75 cm ***
*** Carlo II style fruitwood centre table, 18th century, the circular top above carved trestle supports and S-shaped iron brackets, height 75 cm diameter 117 cm. Provenance: Jose Maria Delray collection. Graham Geddes Antiques, Melbourne, 1995. Private… ***
*** Italian rococo style giltwood overmantel mirror, late 18th century, the rectangular mirror plate within a double surround carved with foliate scrolls and shells, the pediment profusely carved with scrolls, foliage and flowers, further adorned with four… ***
*** Erich Dieckmann (German, 1896-1944), Bauhaus bookcase, c. 1924, black lacquered wood, probably manufactured by Bauhochschule, Weimar, having two glass doors enclosing adjustable shelves, above six drawers, height 187 cm, width 241 cm, depth 51 cm.… ***
*** Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, first half 19th century, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors, above a secretaire drawer with fitted interior and a further drawer, over a pair of panelled cupboard doors flanked by pilasters, raised on a… ***
*** Venetian mirrored dressing table, c1930 with three panel engraved mirror over mirrored table top and two frieze mirrored drawers below, raised on cabriole legs a/f. Width 88 cm. Height 120 cm. Depth 44 cm ***
*** Louis XVI style carved giltwood canape, c. 1900, after Henri Jacob, covered in pink damask fabric, the rectangular crest rail centred by ribbon and laurel cresting, each end surmounted by urn finials, arms on scroll moulded supports carved with acanthus… ***
*** Directoire mahogany and ormolu mounted bonheur du jour, mid-19th century, bevelled mirror flanked by two gallery topped sections of three short drawers over a frieze having two short drawers and one long drawer, with pull-out writing surface, above three… ***
*** Louis Philippe ormolu mounted marquetry ladies writing desk, 19th century, front and sides decorated with scrolling vines, fall-front door opening to reveal a fitted interior with leather insert writing surface, on cabriole legs with sabots, height 87 cm… ***
*** Napoleon III kingwood and marquetry cabinet, c. 1870, with shaped white marble top above two panelled doors inlaid with musical and floral trophies, flanked by two gilt metal caryatid busts, height 104 cm width 103 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: Purchased… ***
*** French gilt overmantle mirror, 19th century, of rectangular from with arched top. Height 190 cm. Width 114 cm. Provenance: Robert Morrison Antiques, Woollahra ***
*** Regency rosewood breakfront chiffonier, 19th century, in the Egyptian revival taste, the three doors with cream silk lining, separated by three figural columns, on shaped plinth, height 96 cm width 180 cm depth ***