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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
Category:
Furniture
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*** Spanish oak sideboard, 18th century, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above an arch carved frieze, over a small door, short drawer and secret drawer flanked by two panelled doors, with brass hardware, height 110 cm, width 179 cm, depth 51.5 cm.… ***
*** Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, 19th century, with central bevelled oval plate surrounded by further shaped panels, the surround carved and moulded with scrolls and flowers, the whole surmounted by two maiden's busts, 140 x 92 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** Victorian spinach green marble pedestal, 19th century, with a square top and spiral carved column, raised on square base, together with a composition stone Buddha head (2), height 115 cm, 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney ***
*** Neoclassical carved giltwood Trumeau mirror early 19th century the egg and dart moulded cornice above a cream painted plaster bas-relief plaque depicting Naïades, Triton playing the conch shell and putti. Height 200 cm. Width 101.5 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** Victorian mahogany campaign table, c.1870 the shaped rectangular hinged top, leading to a selection of ring turned and shaped supports. Height 71.5 cm ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar canterbury, Tasmanian origin, c. 1845, with four sections, and one single drawer, on brass castors, one castor restored, height 56 cm width 53 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels:… ***
*** Marc Newson, six Sine dining chairs, designed 1992, manufactured by Cappellini, Italy; polished chrome tubular steel frame, light tan upholstery, no longer in production. Only one set known to be sold in Australia ***
*** George II mahogany bureau c. 1750 the fall front opens to reveal a fitted interior with pigeon holes and cupboard, above four long drawers, on bracket feet, height 94 cm, width 76 cm, depth 45 cm. Provenance: Windsor Antiques, Melbourne, July 1975.… ***
*** Victorian Satinwood Ladies Writing Chair, c1890, with a shield shaped back and fitted with a pierced vertical splat, inlaid with ivory floral and foliate panels, leading to a fully upholstered seat and resting on cabriole forelegs, height 92 cm.… ***
*** Queen Elizabeth II Coronation chair, 1953, upholstered in light blue and royal blue velvet, gold trimming, embroidered with the Royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II, retains oval plaque number ***
*** Colonial palm and exotic wood centre table, Caribbean, 19th century, circular top with fine radial sections supported by a tapered cylindrical pedestal, on trefoil base with lion paw feet, height 74 cm, diameter 59.5 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques,… ***
*** Emile Galle (French, 1846-1904), Art Nouveau Two-tiered marquetry inlay stand, the shaped rectangular top with fruitwood marquetry of tulips, above four double carved legs with lower shelf, signed 'Galle' within the marquetry, height 109 cm width 69.5 cm ***
*** William and Mary walnut and oak elbow chair, c. 1692, the top rail carved with a bust of Queen Mary and initials of unknown owner, amongst acanthus leaves, cane back and seat, front legs carved with winged lions, raised on four legs joined by stretchers,… ***
*** George III satinwood and marquetry Pembroke table, c. 1790, in the manner of John Sherrott, the top with central floral medallion and string inlay, above a side drawer and a faux drawer, on square tapering legs, height 74 cm width 95 cm depth 74 cm.… ***
*** Regency Masur birch teapoy, early 19th century, of square form with drawers to sides, enclosing a fitted interior with glass liners and two lidded tea caddies, raised on baluster column on triform base with scrolled feet, height 71 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** English fruitwood refectory table, Stow-in-the-Wold, c. mid 18th century, cleated table top above two end drawers and scalloped skirting, on five turned legs joined by stretcher, height 77 cm width 230 cm depth 78 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW ***
*** Walter Burley Griffin (American, 1876 - 1937). Oak Side Chair, c. 1917, designed for Newman College, University of Melbourne, with a canted rectangular back, above a tapered body with square supports, the removable back and seat cushion upholstered in… ***
*** Pair of French Art Deco quilted Ash armchairs, c. 1930, with curved backs, seats and sides upholstered in a cream fabric, each raised on two front square tapered legs and two back saber legs (2), height 87 cm. Provenance: Copeland & de Soos, Woollahra, c.… ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar Curule stool, c. 1845, the curved x-frame joined by a ring turned stretcher, the rectangular seat with black horsehair upholstery, height 40 cm. Provenance: W. Shugy, NSW. Private collection, Sydney ***
*** George II style walnut armchair c. 1860 in the manner of Giles Grendey, with paper-scrolled dipped top rail, raised on shell-carved cabriole legs, green velvet upholstery ***
*** Eugene Dienst (French, active c. 1870-1900) Louis XVI style mahogany, satine and parcel-gilt console table, c. 1890 the rouge marble top above a carved apron decorated with gilded acanthus leaves and flanked by laurel branches, raised on fluted legs, the… ***
*** George III brown lacquer and gilt Japanned demi-lune tea table c. 1790 the hinged top with landscape scene and floral border, on square tapered legs decorated with flowers and geometric motifs, height 73 cm, width 92 cm, depth 45 cm. Provenance: David… ***
*** Louis XV style provincial oak buffet, late 18th century/early 19th century, the rectangular moulded top above two long drawers and a pair of panelled doors, with a shaped apron below, raised on cabriole legs, height 100 cm, width 142 cm, depth 49.5 cm ***
*** Louis XV style giltwood fauteuil late 18th century shaped arched rectangular back, top rail carved with garlands of flowers, padded back, arms and seat upholstered in pale pink and blue ink fabric, raised on fluted tapering legs, height 111 cm. Provenance… ***
*** Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster William IV mahogany pie crust side table, c. 1835 the circular tilt-top with pie crust border, raised on an unusual base with four down-swept legs ***
*** Spanish Basque oak coffer, 17th/18th century, the panelled front carved with stylised Basque crosses and geometric design, above two short drawers, height 65 cm, width 125 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney ***
*** Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959), Barrel Chair, Model No. HC109, designed in 1904 for the Darwin D. Martin House, selected by Thomas A. Heinz, manufactured by Bexley Heath Ltd., USA, in 1995, quarter-sawn, solid oak, rounded back, with continuous… ***
*** Charles II oak joined stool, 17th century, on turned legs joined by stretchers, pegged construction, height 45 cm, width 46 cm, depth 29 cm ***
*** Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood fauteuils, late 19th century, each with a carved ribbon and foliate frame, padded backs, seats and arm-rests re-upholstered in cream damask fabric, on fluted tapering legs (2), height 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,… ***
*** Gordon Andrews, Rondo chair, designed 1957, Gordon Andrews, Australia; metal base upholstered with calf skin. Andrews designed the Rondo chair for an Olivetti showroom interior in 1957. During his life he refined the design numerous times. This example… ***
*** Pair of French Art Nouveau chairs, gilt wood frame with second generation navy geometric upholstery, cabriole legs (2). Height 73 cm, width 57 cm, depth 65 cm ***
*** Eero Saarinen, dining table, c. 1970, circular wood top supported on white enamelled aluminium base. Diameter 140 cm. Height 72 cm. Retains William Lachford/Knoll label ***
*** Regency mahogany work table, c. 1820, the rectangular top above a single drawer, raised on four turned tapering legs, height 74 cm, width 55 cm, depth 45.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** George III oak bow front chest of drawers, with reeded top above two short and three long drawers, scalloped apron raised on splayed feet; original oval brasses, 105 x 103.5 x 53 cm ***
*** Two mahogany easels, with carved decoration (2), height 183 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** 19th century French fruitwood armoire, with an everted cornice leading to a pair of foliate carved wirework and panel doors, enclosing shelves, all resting on scroll feet. Width 120 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 98 cm ***
*** Robin day, set of four dining chairs, designed 1951, manufactured by Hille England, enamelled metal frame supporting a padded seat and laminated wood back rest ***
*** 18th century carved oak chest of drawers ***
*** Arts & Crafts hammered copper wall mirror English ***
*** Gilt framed cushion mirror, French 19th century, rectangular with decoration of flowers and leaves, rope twist border. Height 193 cm. Width 110 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader, Sydney. The Estate of a Lady, NSW ***
*** Regency rosewood chiffonier, c. 1800, the open shelf with brass supports above a single frieze drawer and two silk lined cupboard doors, on a plinth base, height 120.5 cm width 99 cm depth 43 cm ***
*** Georgian mahogany bow-front chest of drawers, featuring two short drawers above two long drawers, with shaped apron, raised on bracket feet, height 89 cm width 96 cm depth 53 cm ***
*** Georgian flame mahogany chest of drawers, with oval brass pulls and raised on splay feet. Height 117.5 cm. Width 118 cm. Depth 54.5 cm ***
*** Italian gilt and white marble topped console, together with giltwood mirror, console. Height 88.5 cm. Width 118 cm. Depth 51.5 cm; mirror 160 x 91 cm ***
*** Toshiyuki Kita, Wink chair model 111, designed 1980, armchair with adjustable positions, steel frame with fabric upholstery, manufactured by Cassina. Height 142 cm ***
*** Ron Arad (British-Israeli, b. 1951) pair of soft little heavy chairs, designed 1991 manufactured by Moroso, injected flame-retardant foam over internal steel frame, with green wool upholstery, retain manufacturer's labels (2) ***
*** Pair of French kingwood veneered bergere, 19th century, with cast metal mounts, upholstered in a patterned silk fabric (2). Height 85 cm ***
*** Victorian button back armchair, late 19th century, red velvet upholstery, on turned feet with castors, height 84 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle ***
*** Pair of Art Deco lounge chairs with grey velvet upholstery. Height 70 cm ***
*** 'Brighton Pavilion' bamboo bench, early 20th century, black finish, with intricate fretwork in the Chinese taste, teal cotton cushion (A/F), height 88 cm width 152 cm depth 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Gustavian giltwood and painted mirror, c. 1790, the shaped cornice above a band of beads, the crest embellished with two seahorses and further shell and scroll decoration, the rectangular mirror plate flanked by two fluted columns, 150 x 135 cm.… ***
*** Louis XV style silvered bronze mounted and parquetry bureau plat, mid 19th century, the serpentine top inset with green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, above three frieze drawers, with two lateral writing slides, raised on cabriole legs with sabots,… ***
*** Regency giltwood overmantel mirror, c. 1820, the rectangular mirror with a moulded cornice and two fluted columns, 155 x 122 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** French brass vitrine, c. 1930, mirrored interior with thee adjustable glass shelves ***
*** French overmantel mirror 19th century gilded and white painted, with beaded surround, surmounted by garlands of flowers and a central shield. Height 172.5 width 120 depth 16 cm. Provenance: Collection of Margot Montgomery ***
*** Six Australian Colonial cedar dining chairs, 19th century, assembled set, each raised on turned front legs and saber back legs (6), height 84 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney ***
*** Australian cedar and pine toilet mirror, Tasmanian origin, c. 1885, the arched mirror plate flanked by two turned supports, over a serpentine shape base inlaid with two jockeys on horse backs, raised on porcelain feet, height 84 cm width 68 cm depth 26 cm… ***
*** Neoclassical painted low stool, with marbleized finish, of rectangular shape with carved draping fabric, on tapering fluted legs, height 52 cm width 70 cm depth 50 cm ***
*** Victorian leatherwork mirror, New South Wales, c. 1880, of oval shape, applied tooled leather flowers, original glass mirror, height 150 cm 92 cm. Provenance: Marvin Hurnall Antiques, Melbourne. Collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney. Labels:… ***
*** French double pedestal rosewood desk, c1860 the rectangular top with canted corners, central frieze drawer below flanked by bank of four short drawers, inset tooled leather top. Height 75 cm. Width 130 cm. Depth 70 cm ***
*** 19th century European mahogany Partner's desk the shaped top, leading to a long central drawer, and flanked by twin banks of two short drawers, resting on acanthus capped cabriole legs with French scroll toes. Length 162 cm. Depth 87 cm ***
*** Art Nouveau armchair, Belgian; mahogany, green velvet upholstery ***
*** Regency mahogany card table, c. 1820 with ebony stringing, the fold-over top with canted corners above Greek key strung frieze with Paterae mouldings, on two vase shaped supports on a small rectangular base, raised on four down swept legs with brass… ***
*** Gilt sunburst mirror, height 128 cm ***
*** Carved writhen pillar, resting on a quadraform base and four hairy paw and classical mahogany pier mirror, claw feet and brass castors circa 1830. Width 63.5 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 81 cm the stepped top leading to the original mirror plate and flanked by… ***
*** Pair of George III Irish mahogany side chairs, c. 1775, the pierced back splats carved with acanthus leaves above green velvet drop seats, raised on reeded square section legs joined by stretchers (2), height 96 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of Italian giltwood gueridons, 19th century, each with a circular variegated rouge marble top, decorated with rosettes and acanthus leaves, one restored marble top (A/F) (2), height 91 cm width 37 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar… ***
*** George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1765, the serpentine rectangular padded back, above two shaped padded arms, with brocade upholstery, on square legs joined by 'H' stretcher, height 100 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** William and Mary style oak sideboard, 18th century, the rectangular top above two drawers carved with geometric motifs, raised on six turned and carved legs, height 81 cm width 185 cm depth 52 cm ***
*** Ebonised mahogany easel, late 19th century, of strut form, the uprights with scrolled finials and anthemion cresting, the adjustable rest carved with scrolls, turned stretcher, height 182 cm width 42 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late John… ***
*** Regency mahogany double pedestal dining table, c. 1810, each pedestal terminating in four reeded saber legs with brass castors, one extention leaf, height 73 cm width 231 cm depth 131.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Sir Colin Campbell Stephen, Sydney,… ***
*** Pair of Italian carved and painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables, shaped faux-marble painted tops above pale grey and gilt scroll frieze, raised on three accentuated cabriole legs on hoof feet (2). Height 82 cm width 90 cm depth 43 cm ***
*** French. Provincial sideboard late 19th century with white marble top above two doors. Height 97 cm. Width 134 cm. Depth 43.5 cm ***
*** Regency amboyna wood work table c. 1820 with a drawer fitted with a small compartment and a sliding work bag. Height 74 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Paul Kenny, 1987 ***
*** Chippendale style mahogany secretaire bookcase, manufactured by Stuart Low, Sydney, having a classical urn with broken arched pediment, dentil block moulding above two glazed doors, fitted with two shelves inside, fall front with fitted interior above two… ***
*** French Art Deco three door cabinet, c. 1940, in the style of Maurice Rinck, macassar ebony veneer and parchment, chrome hardware, height 140 cm width 52 cm depth 175 cm. Provenance: Copeland & De Soos, Sydney ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar hall chair, c. 1830, the shaped back with scrolled moulded edge and a carved shield, above a plain rectangular seat and rail, raised on ring turned and octagonal faceted tapering legs, height 93 cm. Provenance: The Keith Okey… ***
*** Six Regency mahogany dining chairs, c. 1820, with carved top rails and green velvet seats (6). Height 85 cm ***
*** French Art Deco pedestal, c. 1930, burr walnut, of upright rectangular form, height 118 cm width 27.5 cm depth 27.5 cm. Provenance: Modernism, St. Ouen, France, 2005. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of William IV rosewood card tables, c. 1830, the rounded rectangular hinged tops opening to a red baize playing surface, raised on a column with acanthus leaf decoration, quatrefoil base with lion paw feet (2), height 92 cm depth 45 cm width 74 cm ***
*** Set of six Anglo Indian rosewood drawing room chairs, c. 1840-50, each with carved open back on scroll supports, mauve damask upholstered seat, raised on two fluted front legs and two sabre back legs (6), height 85 cm. Provenance: Warwick Oakman Antiques,… ***
*** Pair of Napoleon III Tufted armchairs, c. 1870, with curved and scrolled buttoned backs (2), height 82 cm, width 77 cm, depth 73 cm ***
*** Italian marquetry inlay cassone, late 18th century, the rectangular moulded top above four panels inlaid with cherubs, birds and Jesuit christogram, raised on carved lion paws, height 60 cm, width 166 cm, depth 57 cm ***
*** Victorian burr walnut and inlaid four door credenza, with brass gallery surmount, interior with adjustable shelves, height 106 cm width 182 cm depth 43 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, double Bay, NSW ***
*** Near pair of Italian ebonised inlaid side tables, 19th century, rectangular tops with bone inlay of Commedia Dell' Arte figures of a Scaramouche playing a cello while Colombine dances, with spread eagles at the corners, the other with a duelling pair of… ***
*** Assembled set of eight dining chairs, each with reticulated shield back, four Georgian chairs, together with four 20th century chairs (8). Height 92 cm. Width 48 cm. Depth 46 cm ***
*** Set of four industrial machinist chairs c. 1940's, adjustable height and reclining back rest with springs, bentwood and steel (4). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Victorian mahogany tub armchair, c. 1860, the curved padded back and seat covered in a green two tone floral fabric, on turned legs with castors, one leg restored, height 88 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Arts & Crafts copper Doctor wall cabinet c. 1890 having a single door embossed with three stylised tulip flowers, and enclosing shelves, all-over hammered finish, height 52 cm, width 50 cm, depth 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Sheraton Revival inlaid satinwood secretaire bookcase c. 1900 the broken swan-neck pediment centred by an urn, above a pair of glazed doors enclosing shelves, with two long drawers below, the first drawer enclosing a fitted interior with writing tablet,… ***
*** Paul Bruce (Australian) shell mirror, 20th century of rectangular form with applied shells, 105 x 85 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Louis XV style canape, c. 1900, powder blue and yellow painted frame, covered in blue and cream floral upholstery, height 98 cm, width 180 cm, depth 73 cm. Provenance: The collection of Alan James and Jenny Fletcher, Sydney ***
*** Clement Meadmore set of four dining chairs with continuous black wirework backs and seats (4) ***
*** Marcus Gillespie, Sideboard, Melbourne c. 1970, Rose Alder (northern Nsw timber) height 96 cm, length 157 cm, width 47 cm ***
*** French. Provincial walnut kitchen table 19th century, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above two graduated drawers, raised on turned and carved legs joined by X shape stretchers, height 79 cm width 150 cm depth 96 cm. Provenance: The Collection of… ***
*** Georgian oak Fall-front desk 19th century, the fall front opens to reveal a fitted interior, above four long drawers, raised on bracket feet, height 101 cm width 62 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney ***