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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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Number of lots recorded:96
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Prices available:96
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Furniture
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*** William Norrie (New Zealand ), New Zealand inlaid specimen wood tilt-top side table, c. 1890, inlaid octagonal top above a birdcage base, undersides of table top and inset platform near base inscribed with names of New Zealand timber, height 75 cm ***
*** Baroque revival giltwood armchair profusely carved with scrolls and leaves, red Damask upholstery, height 147 cm, width. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Belle Epoque walnut buffet, early 20th century, the shaped cornice above three glazed doors, the base with three short drawers with three panelled doors below, height 245 cm, width 156 cm, depth 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, c. 1830, the triangular cornice above a pair of glazed doors flanked by barley twist columns, above a fall front enclosing fitted interior and writing surface, over a pair of doors, on carved ball feet, height 240… ***
*** Thonet (Austria), bentwood two seater settee, c. 1890, with green patterned upholstered seat, frame (A/F), height 94 cm, width 142 cm, depth 58 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle ***
*** Two piece painted and gilded vitrine, possibly Maison Jansen two doors with three interior shelves, height 215 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman ***
*** Two Australian Colonial cedar side chairs, 19th century, each with a curved top rail, solid seat, on turned tapering legs (2), height 88 cm, 86 cm ***
*** Georgian oak chest on chest, the upper section with a dentil block frieze above two short drawers and three graduated long drawers below, all with mahogany cross banding, the bottom section having three long drawers with brass loop pulls, on bracket feet,… ***
*** Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice over a pair of glass doors enclosing two glass shelves, the secretaire drawer fitted with eight small drawers and pigeon holes, above a pair of doors, height 223 cm width 112 cm depth 53.5 cm ***
*** Victorian mahogany Wellington chest, the rectangular top above a bank of seven drawers within moulded pilasters with truss capitals, one side lockable, raised on a plinth base, height 110 cm width 53 cm depth 42.5 cm ***
*** French neoclassical Parcel-Gilt and cream painted console table, the white rectangular marble top above an apron carved with scrolling flowers and strung with garlands, over four tapered legs joined by cross shaped stretchers, height 87 cm, width 123 cm,… ***
*** Set of six Biedermeier satin birch dining chairs, c. 1840, with rectangular curved crest rail, inverted parenthesis lumbar rail, sabre legs, horsehair upholstered seat with gold braid (6), height 87 cm, width 43 cm, depth 42 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner… ***
*** Austrian painted metal parcel-gilt single bed, late 19th century, pistachio coloured, surrmounted by central crowned figure flanked by two mermaids, above scrolls and tassels, with central medallion, height 150 cm, length 197 cm, depth 96 cm; 192 x 94 cm,… ***
*** French provincial cherrywood refectory table, 18th century, rectangular top with drawers to sides, above four legs joined by H shaped stretcher, height 74 cm width 200 cm depth 72 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW ***
*** Moroccan leather mirror, 20th century, internal mirror surrounded by decorative gold fabric cord, with hand painted timber supports, and sewn leather backing (A/F), height 99 cm width 137 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar wardrobe, N.S.W. Origin, 19th century, the moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors, over two short drawer and one long drawers, on a plinth base, retains manufacturer's label 'Hardy Bros south head Road Sydney', height 220… ***
*** 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… ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar towel rack, c. 1900, tri-fold design, height 100 cm width 77 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney ***
*** Pair of Australian Colonial cedar carvers, c. 1830, with shaped backs, above two scroll arms, on turned and carved legs, grey and cream diamond pattern upholstery (2), height 90 cm. Provenance: private Collector, Sydney ***
*** Pair of George III style Gainsborough chairs, 20th century, with down-swept strapwork carved arms, green tweed upholstery, raised on square legs joined by stretcher, height 96 cm depth 64 cm width 68 cm ***
*** George III style mahogany chest of drawers, 19th century, the cornice with blind fretwork above two short drawers and five long graduating drawers with brass swan neck handles, one drawer without base and small section missing off cornice (A/F), height… ***
*** Napoleon III ebonised and pier cabinet the rectangular moulded top above a scarlet tortoiseshell and brass inlaid boulle work panel cupboard door, enclosing a shelf interior, flanked by cherub gilt metal mounts and further lion masks to the sides, on a… ***
*** Empire gilt wood overmantel mirror, 19th century, carved and moulded with scrolling foliage and leaves. Height 165 cm ***
*** Napoleon III white plaster trumeau mirror frame 19th century, of rectangular shape, the upper part moulded with a floral urn, each side decorated with crown and arrows above a flaming torch, missing mirror, 202 x 145 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr… ***
*** French elm refectory table 18th century the rectangular plank top above four octagonal legs joined by stretchers ***
*** Pair Art Deco 'Moustache' leather club chairs, c. 1930, upholstered in beautifully worn tan leather contrasted with black leather piping (A/F) (2), height 83 cm depth 70 cm width 76 cm. Provenance: Sally Beresford, Woollahra, NSW ***
*** Regency carved giltwood convex wall mirror, c. 1820, surmounted by a dragon above a circular plate within rope moulded band supporting two scrolled candle arms with sockets and drip trays and supporting leaves, height 100 cm, width 56 cm. Provenance: The… ***
*** Set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs, c. 1820, comprising five dining chairs and one carver, each with carved back rail, seat covered in early Japanese silk obi fabric, together with a matching carver with pink upholstered seat, back rail (A/F) (7),… ***
*** Gustavian style grey painted chest-of-drawers with four long drawers, sides with carved geometric designs, raised on tapered legs, height 125 cm, width 120 cm, depth 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW. ***
*** Caroline Casey (Australian, b. 1964), Elliptical Plywood Folding Screen, designed 1996, five-panel folding screen, with elongated ovals of plywood, height 200 cm, width 160 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Labels: cf. for comparison collection… ***
*** Douglas Snelling, set of eight Saran dining Chairs, manufactured by Functional Prodcuts, Melbourne, black cotton webbing height 140 cm ***
*** Georgian oak side table, early 18th century, having a single drawer with brass escutcheon and two turned knobs, raised on turned legs joined by H-form stretcher, height 70 cm, width 88 cm, depth 56 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney ***
*** Louis XV style oak bureau plat, the rectangular moulded top with green leather insert, above a three drawer frieze, raised on carved cabriole legs, height 74 cm, width 158 cm, depth 80 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Scandinavian open bookcase, painted wood, two sections (2), height 159 cm width 128 cm depth 28 cm ***
*** Two cedar Pews, with Gothic arched ends (2), height 104 cm length 203 cm ***
*** Pierre Paulin, pair of 598 easy chairs designed in 1972 ***
*** Diego Lamaro, (1879-1953), Australian cedar armchair, with elaborately carved back with eagled two angels supporting a ribbon banner 'Riposo rest her' centred on a heart, the arms carved with lions and birds above a frieze carved with deer and wolves on… ***
*** Louis XVI style kingwood and marquetry Petit bureau plat, 1860, the shaped top with leather insert writing surface, decorated throughout with scrolling oak leaves, with slide out writing tablet and concealed drawer in right side of apron, raised on… ***
*** Carved Italian giltwood star Burst mirror, gilt decoration. Diameter 100 cm. Provenance: Ros Palmer Interiors, Woollahra. The Estate of a Lady, NSW ***
*** 19th century Continental painted overmantel mirror ***
*** Georgian mahogany bookcase with two doors and three interior shelves atop two short drawers and two long drawers, height 209 cm, width 122 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman ***
*** Colefax and Fowler, wall mirror, 20th century, rectangular beveled plate within blue and white moulded surround, 90 x 72 cm. Provenance: Colefax and Fowler. The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Pair of Spanish walnut armchairs late 17th century, the rectangular back and seat re-upholstered in 19th century, red velvet, flanked by downswept arms, raised on scrolled legs joined by conforming stretchers, (A/F). Height 120 cm, width 62 cm, depth 50 cm ***
*** Regency mahogany and cane library armchair, 19th century, with brown leather cushions, raised on turned legs with brass castors, height 102 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Art Deco circular centre table, c1930, the round top raised on four curved legs resting on concentric circular base. Height 73 cm. Depth 89 cm ***
*** George II style side chair, 19th century, with black and gold Chinoiserie decoration, paw feet, height 98 cm, width 55 cm, depth 56 cm. Provenance: country Trader, Sydney. Private collection, Point Piper, Sydney ***
*** Wall-mounted console table, beige marble and ebonised steel base, height 86 cm width 150 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr ***
*** Set of six George IV rosewood dining chairs, c. 1820, the curved panelled top rail above two horizontal splats filled with hare bells, above a drop-in seat, on turned tapering legs carved with acanthus leaves (6), height 83 cm ***
*** Spanish carved oak coffer, 17th century, the rectangular lift top with moulded edge, wrought iron latch and hinges, the façade with carved with a geometric pattern and floral spandrels, scalloped edge, height 75 cm width 118 cm depth 54 cm ***
*** Georgian inlaid mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, with brass lion face escutcheons, three graduated drawers raised on splayed legs, height 106 cm, width 116 cm, depth 58 cm ***
*** Pair of Edwardian open book shelves walnut veneer, carved column supports. Height 115 cm width 108 cm depth 35 cm ***
*** George III style black lacquered two door cabinet on stand, fitted interior, the case decorated with birds and a figure in a continuous landscape, elaborate brass escutcheon and strap brass hinge. Height 91 cm. Length 97 cm. Depth 47.5 cm ***
*** George III style Chinoiserie decorated lacquered blanket chest, depicting figures in a mountainous landscape, mounted on separate painted base with bracket feet. Height 80 cm. Length 146 cm. Depth 64 cm. ***
*** Pair of Venetian giltwood mirrored wall sconces, 18th century, each cartouche shaped frame enclosing a mirror plate etched with classical female nudes, with four branches (A/F mirrors cracked) (2), height 78 cm width 37 cm depth 17 cm (each). Provenance:… ***
*** William IV mahogany dining table, c. 1840, rectangular top above four turned reeded legs on castors, the mechanism marked 'Cheapside, Birmingham', with two extension leaves and winder, height 73 cm, length 120 cm, (closed), length 202 cm, (open) (two… ***
*** North Italian oak bookcase, 18th century, gadroon-carved rectangular pediment above frieze with carved relief of acanthus leaves and trellis, two glazed doors enclosing blue-painted interior with adjustable shelves, with a pair of cupboard doors… ***
*** After Jean Michel Frank (French, 1895-1941), Pair of Side Tables, brown leather, oak, brass and wrought iron, each table with a single drawer (2), height 58 cm width 48 cm depth 38 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Large oval sunburst mirror, giltwood and glass, 97 x 81 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW ***
*** George III mahogany armchair, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1799, with shaped pierced splat and drop seat with yellow upholstery, on square legs joined by 'H' stretcher, height 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, reference: Cf. For comparison… ***
*** Georgian highback armchair, late 18th century, with pale green velvet upholstery, on mahogany square section legs with castors, height 115 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** French pine map chest of drawers, c. 1900, rectangular top, five long graduated drawers with turned oak handles, the top two have dividing compartments, the other side with two short drawers, height 95 cm, width 133.5 cm, depth 75 cm. Provenance: Ben… ***
*** Two Georgian wingback armchairs, 19th century, upholstered in brown leather, with brass bullnose tacks, extensive damage to the leather (A/F) (2), height 100 cm width 74 cm depth 67 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar library table, c. 1880, the shaped rectangular top above a faceted column on a shaped rectangular base, raised on ball feet, height 74 cm width 135 cm depth 67 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney ***
*** Dominique (French, 1922-1970), Art Deco vitrine, c. 1930, walnut and vellum, of upright rectangular form with single glazed door, raised on a curved base with brass trim, height 177 cm width 75 cm depth 36 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** French giltwood mirror c. 1900 shaped rectangular mirror plate within carved and moulded surround, surmounted by a lion, 170 x 100 cm. ***
*** Studio Ventana, console table, New York c. 1985, stepped rectangular top with tapered legs, light and dark woods. Height 89 cm. Length 152 cm. Depth 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Louis XVI cream painted etagere, c. 1900, with two cane open shelves, on tapering fluted legs joined by stretcher with pine cone finials, height 146 cm, width 131 cm, depth 46 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Provincial fruitwood hall table, late 18th century, shaped serpentine top above a carved apron, one drawer to side, raised on four cabriole legs, height 71 cm, width 77 cm, depth 41 cm ***
*** Set of twelve George III mahogany dining chairs c. 1810 comprising two carvers and ten chairs, with cross splats and string inlaid decoration, restored (12) ***
*** French Art Deco coffee table, c. 1940, walnut, the circular top with mirrored details, raised on three tapered legs, height 52 cm diameter 64 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Mahogany folding campaign table, English, c1865 turned cross stretchers height 68 cm, length 95 cm, depth 57 cm ***
*** Fruitwood and elm dresser 18th century rectangular top with three short drawers below, each draw with brass pulls and shaped back plates. Height 76 cm. Length 170 cm. Depth 41 cm ***
*** Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson of Kilburn oak stool, c. 1940 rectangular seat on chamfered legs carved with a mouse, over a stretcher base ***
*** Gothic revival oak writing table, the rectangular top with inset black leather top, above two short drawers embellished with arch and quatrefoil motifs, on carved legs joined by stretchers, height 75 cm, width 100 cm, depth 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate… ***
*** Pair of French bedside tables early 20th century each with a glass top over a single drawer, an open shelf and a cupboard door (2) ***
*** Grant Featherston, four D350 dining Chairs, c1951, manufactured by Emerson Bros. Australia, upholstered in a floral velvet ***
*** French Empire mahogany centre table, 19th century, black variegated marble top of circular form, above a three columnar supports with ormolu mounts, carved paw feet, joined by trefoil shaped stretchers with central gilded brass urn finial, height 74 cm,… ***
*** Regency mahogany campaign chest, c. 1820, in two parts, having two short drawers and three long drawers with inlaid decoration and turned knobs, brass mounts and handles, height 92.5 cm, width 95 cm, depth 45 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil… ***
*** George III brass bound mahogany cellarette, c. 1810, of oval form with two brass handles, raised on four tapered legs with casters, height 75 cm, width 63.5 cm, depth 47 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Art Deco hall table, stepped rectangular top raised on planar 'U' shaped support. Height 70 cm, width 135 cm, depth 55 cm ***
*** Regency mahogany sofa table, c. 1830, the string inlaid top with two drop leaves, above two drawers and two faux drawers with turned knobs, raised on two supports joined by turned stretcher, on castors, height 75 cm, width 165 cm, (overall) depth 66 cm.… ***
*** Regency lacquered corner cabinet 19th century, in the Japanese taste, with two doors enclosing shelves, height 92 cm width 58 cm depth 38.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney ***
*** George III oak gate-leg table 18th century, with square edge twin-flap oval top, above bobbin turned and square legs joined by stretchers, height 71 cm width 126 cm depth 107 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney ***
*** Biedermeier burr wood wall mirror, early 20th century, with string inlaid decoration, height 92 cm width 52 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** French Japonaiserie coffee table, in the Japanese taste, of rectangular shape with gilded and green lacquered frame, inset glass top, height 48 cm width 103 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Three Dutch marquetry side chairs, each with high arched back, carved centre splat, upholstered drop in seat, and raised on cabriole legs to claw and ball feet, the whole well decorated with ribbon bows, baskets of flowers, flowers and leaves ***
*** Queen Anne style walnut chest of drawers, having two short drawers above two long drawers, with brass escutcheons, on bracket feet, height 82 cm width 102 cm depth 45 cm ***
*** Art Deco Bakers rack, French, c. 1930, the high back centred with stylised sunburst, fitted one glass shelf, above one wire shelf., width 164 cm, some damage to glass shelving ***
*** Variegated red marble pedestal, early 20th century, with a Ionic capital and carved acanthus leaves, height 85 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW ***
*** Belle Epoque mahogany and marquetry side cabinet, c. 1900, the white square marble top above a drawer and a cupboard door, height 85 cm, width 39 cm, depth 37 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW ***
*** Spanish oak table, rectangular top above six carved and fluted legs joined by stretchers, height 79 cm width 295.5 cm depth 98.5 cm ***
*** Campaign mahogany chest of drawers, brass bound with recessed brass handles, two long drawers, three short drawers and one small drawer with brass loop handles. Height 86 cm. Depth 53.5 cm. Length 113 cm ***
*** French gilt Louis XVI style mirror with bevelled edges, height 190 cm, width 115 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman ***
*** Pair of Italian Salmonic alabaster pedestals, c1890 (2). Height 111 cm. Width 27 cm. Depth 27 cm ***
*** Austrian Secessionist burlwood table ***
*** Early Victorian mahogany bookcase the projecting cornice above a pair of pilasters surmounted by two carved figures and a pair of glazed doors, the lower section with carved lion heads and a pair of panel doors. Height 237 cm, width 122 cm, depth 50 cm ***