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Furniture — Sotheby's

$600,000
An important Australian cedar and specimen wood sideboard of…
$204,000
An important early Australian cedar and casuarina cross banded…
$192,000
Robert Prenzel, (1866 - 1941) the Janet Lady Clarke chair the…
$108,000
An important early Australian cedar sofa table, the rectangular…
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Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:95
Prices available:96
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Furniture
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*** An important Australian cedar and specimen wood sideboard of grand proportions carved with the pictorial history of the foundation and progress of the colony of Victoria, circa 1860, - 1873, by Peter McLean. Width 340 cm. Depth 92.5 cm. Height 351 cm.… ***
*** An important early Australian cedar and casuarina cross banded bow fronted six legged sideboard of grand proportions, attributed to lawrence butler, the rectangular single panel cedar top with casuarina cross-banding within pine stringing with a later… ***
*** Robert Prenzel, (1866 - 1941) the Janet Lady Clarke chair the stylized Art Nouveau Australian chair, carved 'In Memory of Janet Lady Clarke the first President', surmounted by a domed cover relief carved ' for God & country ' surmounted by a shield with… ***
*** An important early Australian cedar sofa table, the rectangular top with matching cedar panels and a thumb moulded edge with drop leaf flaps above a pair of drawers with line inlaid decoration and conforming dummy drawers to the back, above a tapering… ***
*** An important early Australian cedar secretaire bookcase, NSW, circa 1830, the ogee moulded pediment with cross-banded decoration above a pair of geometrically glazed doors enclosing two shelves, flanked by a pair of columns with acanthus leaf capitals and… ***
*** An Australian cedar bookcase, circa 1835, the ogee moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors, each with three horizontal bars decorated with foliate scrolled ends, with further foliate scrolled spandres, above a pair of well figured flame cedar… ***
*** A rare large Australian cedar dresser, circa 1830, the upper section with a moulded cornice above three shelves with faux cock beading and fitted with plate racks, the lower section with two long and one central short drawer with matching faux… ***
*** An Italian lacca povera, painted and parcel gilt bureau cabinet, Venice, circa 1740, the cream ground decorated with foliage and landscape scenes, the arching cornice surmounted by a central scrolling foliate crest, the upper section having two panelled… ***
*** An important George II padouk wood architectural cabinet on stand, 18th century the broken pediment with central cartouche above blind fret work frieze, the doors opening to reveal an arrangement of applied architectural columns, pigeon holes and drawers,… ***
*** An important and rare Tasmanian flame cedar, casuarina, musk, and oyster bay pine tambour-front desk in the form of a boston secretary, attributed to Edward augustus wilson circa 1845, the rectangular cedar top above a pair of fitted tambour doors… ***
*** An impressive black and gold lacquer double-dome cabinet on painted gilt stand, 18th century and later, the top section with domed doors opening to reveal an arrangement of ten finely painted gilt drawers depicting oriental figures and birds on a black… ***
*** A pair of mid 19th century French ebonised and ormolu mounted Meuble D'Appui, Louis Philippe period (1830 - 1848) each with a rectangular black marble top situated over an ornate frieze with pietra dura plaques depicting fruits and flanked by ormolu… ***
*** An important and unusual cabinet, decorated in the Chinoiserie manner, French, signed Linke, 19th century, the everted pediment decorated with fine gilt bronze mounts above two doors, highly decorative with oriental inspired scenes, supported on four… ***
*** A Louis XV ormolu mounted rosewood, amaranth, tulipwood and parquetry marble top commode, French, 18th century the serpentine shaped mottle white marble, above a frieze with two short drawers, centered by a square drawer above two long drawers each with… ***
*** A rare Tasmanian cedar serving table, attributed to Whiteside, cabinet maker from Perth, Tasmania, circa 1830, the rectangular top with stepped protruding edge above a pair of double ogee decorated frieze drawers, one fitted for cutlery, supported on a… ***
*** 18th century black and gilt Japanned chest on stand ***
*** A walnut vargueno, Spanish, 19th century the top decorated with applied geometric iron mounts and other exotic materials above two short drawers and two cupboard doors 118 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 154 cm high ***
*** A late 19th century large marble topped ormolu mounted marquetry bow fronted commode, French the marble top above two long drawers profusely decorated with still life panels, putti and floral swags, the sides with ormolu caryatids 210 cm wide, 77 cm deep,… ***
*** An impressive George III mahogany serving table the rectangular top, above a finely carved frieze raised on square legs with blind fret through out, 188 cm wide, 88 cm deep, 95 cm high ***
*** An Australian colonial flamed cedar sideboard, circa 1840, the carved back board with restrained double scrolls backing a rectangular top with moulded double edge above three frieze drawers with convex fronts, each pedestal with architectural pylon panel… ***
*** An important mahogany desk, English, 18th century the rectangular top with leather inset, above a fluted frieze above long slim drawer and flanked by two sets of drawers, the other side incorporating two cupboard cavities with gilt bronze metal fitting… ***
*** An Important George II Mahogany and Marble Top Side Table, Circa 1750 the original fossil marble rectangular top, above a frieze with blind fret work on a base supported by finely carved acanthus knees and claw and ball feet 107 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 72 cm… ***
*** An Unusual George III Mahogany Library Bookcase 260 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 241 cm high the curved upper section with five astragal glazed doors above a conforming base with drawers and sham drawer cupboard doors ***
*** A Paul Dumas extending dining table and eight chairs, French early 20th century the mahogany shaped rectangular top, above a stylised bud motif central pedestal with three additional leaves, the chairs with unusual pierced and applied carving to the back… ***
*** A Fine George II Walnut Library Chair, Circa 1740 with petit and gros point needlework, the cartouche to back depicting a young maiden between flowering trees, the seat cartouche with birds amongst flowers and foliage, all within scrolling borders and… ***
*** A Georgian Mahogany Settee 156 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 98 cm high the shaped crest rail centered with a flowerhead motif above dual vase shaped splats and carved arm rests, terminating in carved lion masks, carved frieze and claw and ball feet ***
*** A fine George II mahogany gateleg table, the pale oval mahogany top above cabriole legs, carved at the knee with lion marks and acanthus foliage on paw feet. Percival Griffiths collection 69 cm high, 144 cm wide, 145 cm deep ***
*** A George II Pale Mahogany Silver Table the rectangular cantered top above long slim drawer, above carved knees terminating in trailing harebells on claw and ball feet Possibly Irish 32 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 71 cm high *** N/A
*** A fine Australian cedar double ended sofa, the curved reeded back with a central flamed cedar panel between two scrolls and a gadrooned rail, above over scrolled swan neck arms (one with an internal rotating mechanism), bolster cushions, over a rail with… ***
*** An Australian cedar and horsehair upholstered armchair, the rectangular upholstered back within a cedar frame, with long scrolling arms above a lift out seat, raised on short sabre legs with carved ram's horn decoration joined by front to back stretchers… ***
*** A Fine George III Tulipwood Sofa Games Table, the pale honey coloured and reverse games board above a sliding drawer with inlaid backgammon board and further drawer with an arrangement of compartments, the legs swept out naturall from the e ***
*** A Fine Spanish Vargueno, 17th century, the solid exterior case with finely inlaid geometric motif decoration throughout, the fall front opening to reveal an arrangement of drawers, arched niches and compartments all elaborately embellished with gilt, bone… ***
*** A pair of marble, parcel- gilt bronze and cast iron console tables, French, Directoire period, each of rounded rectangular form with a campana grey marble top above a pierced frieze with a garland festooned apron, raised on scrolled supports surmounted by… ***
*** An Australian cedar and pine back built-in China cabinet, circa 1830, with a pair of geometrical astragal glazed doors enclosing two shelves above a pair of blind fielded panelled cupboard doors with plain sides and top, the front within the original… ***
*** An Australian cedar secretaire chest, circa 1835, the rectangular top above a stepped front with a generous secretaire drawer in the form of two short dummy drawers, enclosing a leather writing surface and an arrangement of drawers, pigeon holes and a… ***
*** An important walnut, bone and ebonised wood cabinet, Italian, 19th century the broken pediment above two long cupboard doors and a further two smaller cupboard doors profusely inlaid with fine bone depicting floral motifs throughout 138 cm wide, 64 cm… ***
*** An Oak Canopied Bed, English, 19th century the carved rectangular canopy, above carved frieze and profusely decorated head panel, supported by carved columns on pedestal base 186 cm wide, 226 cm deep, 234 cm high ***
*** An oak dresser and base, mid 18th century of good patination the everted top with unusual finial details, above three shelves, above a base with an arrangement of five drawers with ring turned brass handles and ring turned legs above a pot shelf 176 cm… ***
*** A Louis XVI Style Kingwood And Ormolu Mounted Bureauplat 184 cm wide, 95 cm deep, 76 cm high the cross bandedleather inset top above a serpentine frieze with mask and acanthus leaf mounts raised on cabriole legs and sabots ***
*** A carved hardwood pedestal desk, 19th/20th century, the wood with attractive grain and colour resembling huanghuali, the rectangular flush panelled top within a broad mitred frame, set at the front with three drawers, each carved with pairs of archaic… ***
*** A Cafe Australia dining chair, blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon), plywood and leather designed by Marion Mahoney Griffin and Walter Burley Griffin, 1916 being part of the furnishing of the 'Fern Room' in Melbourne's Cafe Australia, located at 268-274 Collins… ***
*** An Australian cedar drum table, circa 1840, the circular top with original tooled brown leather insert within a cross-banded border with a thumb nail edge, above four drawers divided by dummy drawers, on a turned column and triform base with bun feet and… ***
*** A fine marquetry chest of drawers, late 18th century, the rectangular top centred with an oval panel depicting two small birds on a ground of peonies, roses and foliage, above two short drawers and three graduated long drawers, on inlaid bracket feet, 95… ***
*** A fine walnut Queen Anne double domed secretaire bookcase, the arched cornice above two mirrored doors, opened to reveal an arrangement of adjustable shelves, the fall headed by a pair of candle slides and revealing a fitted interior ***
*** An Important Black Forest Mirror and Console Table, German, 19th century, the mirror elaborately carved with an eagle and snake in combative mode, with a border of grapes and berries and a small bird resting on branches, the table top intri ***
*** A set of six William IV period mahogany dining chairs together with ten cedar dining chairs including two carvers, the overhanging top rail with double foliate scrolled decorating above a double scrolled cross-rail with wheat sheaf, above drop in seats, a… ***
*** An early 19th century Australian cedar and casuarina work table, the square casuarina and ebony banded top with thumb nail edge above three graduated drawers with rose mahogany cock beading and conforming faux drawers to three other sides, with spiral… ***
*** An Australian cedar and button back upholstered reeded lyre fronted armchair, the curved button back above reeded over scrolled arms, a cushion seat and reeded front rail, raised on turned and reeded tapering legs with brass castors, upholstered in black… ***
*** An important Italian ebonised faux marble and faux tortoiseshell cabinet, 18th century, the breakfront top above an arrangement of drawers and compartments, with central gilt metal female robed figure, the aperture opening to reveal a classical… ***
*** A grande Italian giltwood mantel mirror, late 18th century, the rectangular plate surmounted by a cartouche, carved scrolling foliate cresting, mirror borders and further smaller mirrored sections framed by carved gilded scrolls, 230 cm high ***
*** A George I Walnut Games Table, the rectangular shaped canted top opening to reveal its original cross and tent stitch needlework, depicting a central floral trophy, surrounded by playing cards, and small fish within a border of flowers and counter pockets… ***
*** A lady's French silver plated dressing table mirror, mark of Boin Tabouret, Paris, circa 1895 The bevelled triform mirror having a reeded frame decorated with bullrushes, iris and scrolling foliage with an ovoid cartouche to the top inscribed 'Melba',… ***
*** A George I gilt gesso pier glass mirror, early 18th century with original plate centered by a stylized shell flanked by birds of prey surrounded by foliate and scrolling to the frame with later brass sconces, 108 cm high 58 cm wide ***
*** An Australian cedar three piece dining table, circa 1835, the rounded rectangular top with a pair of side tables to either end and a central leaf, raised on ring turned legs;. Width 176 cm. Depth 122 cm. Height 73 cm ***
*** A fine George III mahogany cylinder top desk, the top retracting to reveal the interior writing section, fitted with a hinged writing slope in green leather, the frieze fitted with two cock beaded drawers supported on square tapering legs, 114 cm wide,… ***
*** An Australian cedar games / work table, circa 1835, the square top with a specimen wood chess board above a single drawer with ebony handles and locking pin for the work basket below, raised on a turned column and four acanthus leaf carved scrolled legs,… ***
*** A fine Regency rosewood veneer occasional table in the manner of John McLean, circa 1805, the rectangular top with rounded ends and finely pierced brass gallery and border, the frieze drawer with turned brass handles with opposing dummy drawer and boxwood… ***
*** A rare cocuswood side table, late 17th/18th century, the rectangular oyster cocuswood veneered top, above a frieze with a central slim drawer on turned legs and a shaped stretcher with spiral twist legs, 92 cm wide, 65 cm deep, 74 cm high. Cocuswood,… ***
*** A French Empire style gilt bronze mounted mahogany pedestal desk and bookcase ensuite each decorated with finely cast classical foliate, floriate and figural gilt bronze mounts the desk 200 cm wide, 99 cm deep, 80 cm high; the bookcase 203 cm wide, 45 cm… ***
*** An Australian cedar display cabinet in the gothic revival manner, circa 1840, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing five shelves flanked by triform half columns, above a long ogee fronted drawer and a plinth base;. Width 120… ***
*** George II mahogany two seater settee with a shaped back, central scroll splats, an upholstered seat, finely carved arm supports, and claw and ball feet ***
*** A Flemish cabinet on stand, 19th century, tortoiseshell, bone, ebony and ebonised, on contemporary stand, the top surmounted by a removable hinged box, below which there are two panelled doors opening to reveal ten drawers, to the centre of which are two… ***
*** A rare Australian cedar duet music stand, circa 1830, the music stand mounted on a pole with adjustable brass candleholders to either side, on a turned column, raised on a quatreform base with lobed bun feet;. Height 150 cm ***
*** A Walnut Chest of Drawers, Early 18th century of good patination, the quatrefoil inlaid top above two short drawers and three graduated drawers, on later bracket feet 101 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 90 cm high ***
*** A set of eight George IV mahogany dining chairs each with tablet back and fine brass inlay, above tan coloured seats on graduated ring turned legs ***
*** An unusual George II mahogany tea table, the pale circular top, above a gun barrel pedestal on three finely carved legs, brass claw and ball feet 72 cm diameter, 71 cm high ***
*** A Chinoiserie lacquered cabinet on stand, late 19th/early 20th century, the doors opening to an arrangement of drawers and compartments, above a stand with carved open work, the exterior and interior decorated with exotic oriental motifs. Width 94 cm.… ***
*** A Large Gilt Mirror, 19th century 275 cm high, 150 cm wide in the paladian style, relief decorated with classical motifs and fluted pilasters ***
*** Pair of 19th century Napoleon III commodes with streaked marble tops, three long drawers, mouldings, gilt handles and escutcheons and squat fluted feet ***
*** A French Walnut Commode, 18th century the moulded serpentine top, above three drawers, panelled sides on scroll feet 135 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 96 cm high ***
*** A fine oak trestle table, English, 18th century, 263 cm by 92 cm ***
*** An unusual fallow antler framed mirror, the sectioned glass tiles interspersed with fine foliate roundels, 220 cm high by 208 cm wide ***
*** A Queen Anne walnut lowboy, the quatrefoil veneered top, above three drawers with original brass escutcheons supported by four slender cabriole legs and pointed feet John Dunn Antiques, Malvern 70 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 71 cm high ***
*** A pair of giltwood and composition pier mirrors, Continental, 19th century the rectangular mirror plate within a bead moulded frame carved with husks, the leaf-carved arched and moulded cresting above a panel centred by ribbon-tied staffs overlaid with… ***
*** An Australian cedar card table, circa 1845, the rectangular fold over top with green baize interior above an ogee moulded frieze, supported on a bulbous column with carved acanthus leaf carved scrolled feet with recessed casters. Width 92 cm. Depth 46 cm.… ***
*** An Impressive French Boulle Cabinet, Late 19th century the shaped top above two doors with central oval plaques and flanked by glazed compartments, decorated with fine bronze mounted columns and opulent decorative detailing throughout 180 cm wide, 50 cm… ***
*** A Fine Regency Rosewood Sofa Table, Circa,1815 with rounded rectangular twin flap top inlaid and crossbanded with ebony and satinwood, the frieze with three drawers on stretcher base terminating with brass capped feet. Provenance: The Estate of the Late… ***
*** A walnut fall front escritoire cabinet, Italian, 19th century, 97 cm wide, 59 cm deep 124 cm high ***
*** A pair of Louis XV beechwood fauteuil, signed L. Cresson, circa 1760, each of generous proportions with a shaped upholstered tablet back and seat, raised on foliate carved cabriole legs (2) 70 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 98 cm high ***
*** A four panelled leather hand painted screen, English, 19th century each panel 220 cm high, 55 cm wide each panel decorated with flowers, birds, fruit and butterflies on a dark ground ***
*** A marquetry chest of drawers, late 17th/early 18th century 105 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 88 cm high the rectangular top with an oval marquetry panel, decorated with tulips and small birds surrounded by panels of exotic birds and flowers, above two small… ***
*** Attributed to Jules Leleu, A French rosewood and gilt bronze cabinet, circa 1935, the shaped rectangular rosewood top with chamfered corners and gilt bronze trim, the two doors with keylock handles enclosing the compartmental interior fitted with eleven… ***
*** A pair of caned beech bergeres, circa 1905 (2). A pair of caned beech bergeres, circa 1905 having circular caned backs centred by a turned roundel, forward scrolling arms, cushion seat, supported on tapering square form legs terminating in spade feet to… ***
*** An Australian cedar glazed bookcase, circa 1850 the cross banded cornice and frieze above two glazed doors, each of three panes with cross bars, enclosing adjustable shelves, raised on turned feet 220.8 cm high, 120 cm wide, 36.4 cm deep. Provenance:… ***
*** A French gilt bronze Sevres style porcelain mounted centre table, Napoleon III, circa 1870 in the Louis XVI manner, the circular top inset with porcelain panels of court beauties, centred by an image of the French King, raised on an ornate standard with… ***
*** Joseph Sly colonial cedar chiffonier with a carved classically inspired backboard incorporating stylised foliage and scrolling, a single shelf, turned column supports, two rounded front drawers, a pair of panel doors, four turned feet and an impressed… ***
*** A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, 124 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 228 cm high ***
*** A six panel hand painted screen, each panel 199 cm high, 45 cm wide each panel decorated with cartouches of small animals, birds, flowers and oriental figures in a landscape on a mottled yellow ground ***
*** A Fine George III Mahogany Bookcase, Late 18th century, the ornamental pediment delicately carved with dentil mouldings and shaped arches above two astragal glazed doors, the lower section with a carved rosette and ribbon band moulding above two panel… ***
*** A pair of mahogany leather upholstered wing back armchairs, of generous proportions, upholstered in brass studded tan leather with loose cushion, outswept arms, raised on fluted square legs with 'H' stretcher, (2). Provenance: David Jones Gallery, Sydney… ***
*** A George IV mahogany inverted breakfront bookcase, the moulded cornice with flower head medallion decorated frieze above four glazed doors enclosing leather edged adjustable shelves and four panelled cupboard doors with moulded decoration, raised on a… ***
*** An Art Nouveau walnut and amboyna glazed cabinet, school of Nancy, circa 1905, in the Majorelle style with fine relief carved scrolling foliate decoration. Width 72 cm. Depth 39 cm. Height 180 cm ***
*** An Australian cedar pembroke table, Tasmanian, circa 1820, the rectangular top with thumb moulded edge and drop leaves above a single short drawer to one end a dummy drawer to the other above a finely turned column and raised on four reeded out swept legs… ***
*** A George II Carved Mahogany Side Chair, Circa 1730 the rectangular upholstered back and seat covered in a sage green silk damask supported by two finely carved cabriole legs with lion mask knees on hairy paw feet. Provenance: 'Leverhulme Collection at… ***
*** A fine early Australian cedar double pedestal sideboard, circa 1840, designed in the manner of Thomas Sheraton, the simple rectangular top over a central drawer in fiddleback cedar and flanked by similar smaller drawers with replacement brass ring drop… ***
*** A Fine George IV Rosewood Drum Table, Circa 1825, the finely figured rosewood top above a frieze incorporating eight drawers, above a graduated conical column on restrained carved base on elaborately carved claw feet and brass castors, 132 ***