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Furniture — Bonhams

$348,000
An important French mid-18th century Louis XV ormolu-mounted…
$288,000
A fine Irish Regency mahogany four pedestal dining table, in…
$192,000
An important 1867 Great Exhibition Louis XVI style lacquer and…
$162,000
A pair of George IV mahogany breakfront bookcases, the…
Auction House:
Bonhams
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Furniture
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*** A good Regency gilt convex girandole, the plate surmounted by an eagle and snake crest, the sides with trailing oak leaf and acorn fronds and pairs of candle sconces, the apron with berried fronds. Width 113 cm. Height 118 cm ***
*** A Dutch late 17th century Prince's wood oyster veneered cabinet on stand, with a pair of cupboard doors enclosing a fitted interior of drawers and a central pair of cupboard doors revealing a yew wood veneered interior of drawers, central niche and secret… ***
*** A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest, the dentil carved cornice with later broken arch pediment above three short drawers and three long graduated drawers flanked by fluted canted corner, above fold out secretaire drawer enclosing an… ***
*** An Australian specimen wood revolving bookcase, circa 1890-1900, of exhibition quality, the square top with multiple banded borders and central star motif, above two shelves with ivory inlaid vertical dividers, above a single drawers and raised on a… ***
*** A large pair of pine Wellington specimen chests, early 20th century the rectangular tops with thumb moulded edge above fifteen numbered drawers each with turned handles, flanked by plain pilasters with scrolled mounts, raised on plinth bases, 80 cm wide,… ***
*** A French late 19th century transitional style kingwood, marquetry and gilt bronze mounted cabinet, the break front white and grey veined marble top above a cast brass foliate edge cast decorated frieze and a single marquetry decorated cupboard door… ***
*** A George III mahogany serpentine chest with flower head and ribbon carved edge above two short and three long graduating drawers flanked by blind fret carved canted corners on later carved ogee feet. Width 103 cm. Depth 63 cm. Height 93 cm ***
*** A George IV mahogany serving table of small size, the panelled frieze outlined with bobbin mouldings, on turned and lobed tapered legs. Width 155 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 82 cm ***
*** An unusual pair of Arts & Crafts style wing armchairs, upholstered in leather with curved wings, on mahogany square section legs joined by turned H-stretchers ***
*** An Italian late 19th century walnut table top display cabinet, the domed top above a glazed drop down door with glass back and sides above reeded ends and acanthus leaf scrolled feet. Width 63 cm. Depth 38 cm. Height 66 cm ***
*** A French 18th century giltwood mirror, the central rectangular bevelled mirror-plate with further mirrored surround, carved with flowers and 'C'-scrolls, surmounted by a pierced cresting with musical trophy. Width 88 cm. Height 143 cm . ***
*** A French 18th century giltwood console, the serpentine breche d'Alep marble top above a pierced shell and acanthus frieze on moulded 'S' scroll in curved supports, centred by a shell and foliate terminal, restoration to shell and foliate terminal. Width… ***
*** A pair of early 20th century walnut parquetry and gilt metal mounted bombe commodes in the Italian mid 18th century style the crossbanded serpentine shaped tops above three drawers on splayed feet. Width 99 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 76 cm ***
*** A mid Victorian walnut firescreen display of exotic birds by Ashmead & Co., arranged on delicate moss-covered branches and foliage and comprising a male green violet-ear hummin GBird, two male golden-headed manakins and two male eastern striped manakins,… ***
*** A Biedermeier ebonised, parcel gilt and gilt metal mounted commode, the drawers flanked by columns terminating with paw feet, with later Carrera marble top 128 cm wide x 62.5 cm deep x 99 cm high. Provenance: The Cary Collection, Sydney ***
*** A George IV mahogany extension dining table with three graduated leaves, in the manner of Gillows, circa 1830 the rectangular top with rounded corners and thumb nail edge above a plain frieze, raised on eight turned and reeded legs terminating in brass… ***
*** An Australian full cedar secretaire bookcase of large proportions Circa 1840, circa 1840 the moulded cornice above a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, above a secretaire drawer with simple hook release mechanism, enclosing an… ***
*** A George IV inlaid mahogany and marble topped centre table, in the manner of George Bullock the black marble topped inlaid with scrolling rouge marble bands above a square tapering column with canted ebony inlaid corners with scrolled decoration, on… ***
*** A Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted cut Brass-Inlaid tortoiseshell and ebonised 'Boulle' centre table, third quarter 19th century, decorated overall in premiere partie, the serpentine tooled leather top with gilt central flower burst medallion, the drawer… ***
*** An Australian cedar and pine inlaid gentleman's press, circa 1825, the moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors with ebonised beading enclosing two fixed shelves above four short line inlaid drawers, raised on ring turned feet with geometric inlay,… ***
*** A large George II oak corner cabinet of architectural form with an ogee moulded and Greek key cornice above a pair of swan neck pediments, the arched panelled doors enclosing three shaped shelves, above a smaller pair of panelled doors enclosing a shelf,… ***
*** A Napoleon III boulle secretaire bookcase, French, circa 1870, the rectangular cornice with canted corners above a pair of shaped rectangular glazed doors enclosing two shelves above a secretaire drawer enclosing two drawers and a pigeon hole, with green… ***
*** A French 18th century giltwood and cream-painted trumeau, surmounted by a painted canvas depicting a young lady holding a bird, within a carved scrolling foliate frame, the rectangular mirror-plate within a ribbon-tied reeded frame with floral garlands.… ***
*** A French 18th century Louis XV walnut, kingwood and parquetry games table, the rectangular removable top inlaid with a chess board flanked by panels, the underside with writing surface, the interior inlaid with backgammon board flanked to each side by a… ***
*** A French Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood serpentine commode, the shaped top above two drawers with scrolling foliate handles, on cabriole legs and acanthus cast sabots. Width 99 cm. Depth 55 cm. Height 79.5 cm . ***
*** A pair of French 18th century Louis XVI giltwood demi-lune consoles, in the manner of Jean-Charles Delafosse, each with a shaped stepped marble top above a frieze centred by ribbon tied floral garlands, on circular tapering fluted legs, joined by a… ***
*** A George II walnut and gesso wall mirror, the later plate within a walnut veneered and carved gesso Kentian design frame, surmounted by a scrolled broken pediment with a central flaming urn finial, 67 cm wide 127 cm high ***
*** A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase in a gothic taste, the arched pediment with glazed panel surmounted by a pointed finial above a centrral open arch flanked by a pair of glazed cupboard doors with shelves over a secretaire drawer enclosing drawers… ***
*** A Regency fustic mahogany and rosewood crossbanded breakfast table, the rounded rectangular tilt top above a turned column support on reeded downswept legs, brass caps and castors. Width 143 cm. Depth 107 cm. Height 69 cm ***
*** An American late 19th century oak roll top Derby desk, the roll top enclosing a fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes with hinged slides above two pedestals with four drawers to each side and a central drawer, currently detached, the key escutcheon… ***
*** A Collectors chest with brass handles, each drawer containing shell and urchin specimens, comprising nine drawers 91.5 cm wide x 51 cm deep x 108 cm high ***
*** An Australian cedar Wellington style chest, circa 1850, of unusual proportions, the rectangular top above four short and three long graduated drawers with turned handles and brass escutcheons, raised on later bun feet, 67 cm wide, x 41 cm deep, 109 cm… ***
*** Two Indian silvered throne chairs, each of impressive proportions, ornately cast with lion mounted arms and crests, the padded seat above a conforming frieze raised on lions paw cabriole legs, the tallest 159 cm high. Provenance: Reputedly from the Gol… ***
*** Two rare Charles II oak long joint stools or benches, English, late 17th century, the rectangular seats with thumb moulded edge above a plain frieze and raised on turned legs joined by a single stretcher, 134 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 54 cm high. Provenance:… ***
*** A good William IV mahogany and leather upholstered chaise longue, circa 1835, the shaped three quarter back with acanthus leaf over scrolled end and button back upholstery with a classical ionic carved pilaster end above a moulded front edge and raised on… ***
*** An Australian burr cedar and cedar gentleman's chest of drawers, circa 1840, the rectangular cedar top above three deep drawers and two long graduated drawers flanked by plain columns, raised on tulip shaped turned feet, 97 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 94 cm high ***
*** An Australian cedar and caned armchair, circa 1820, the top rail and cross-rail with pine stringing above down swept arm on turned supports, over a caned seat with button back leather cushion above a plain front rail and raised on ring turned tapering legs ***
*** A small George III mahogany chest of narrow proportions, with two short and three long drawers on bracket feet. Width 94 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 86 cm ***
*** An Australian Victorian cedar and brass bound secretaire campaign chest, the secretaire drawer and short drawer above three long graduating drawers on bun feet, secretaire possibly added later. Width 118 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 113 cm ***
*** A Louis XVI style giltwood salon suite, comprising a sofa and two fauteuils, the rectangle backs with imbricated frames, with acanthus leaf scrolled arms on fluted tapering legs with rope twist collars, the sofa: Width 141 cm ***
*** A French kingwood and brassbound strong box, the interior with drawers and a concealed compartment to the lid, the exterior with brass fleurs de lys strapwork ***
*** An Art Deco ivory tusk mounted circular wall mirror 41 cm diameter ***
*** A French 19th century, Louis XV style, giltwood console, the serpentine marble top above a pierced frieze of 'C' scrolls and scrolling foliate branches, on cabriole legs carved with further scrolling foliage and flowers, joined to the centre by a shaped… ***
*** A Louis XVI style giltwood and composition mirror, the arched rectangular plate with bead and rope twist frame surmounted by floral scrolls. Width 98 cm. Height 170 cm ***
*** A late 19th century carved giltwood and composition wall mirror, in the Louis XVI style, the rectangular plate surmounted by birds amongst oak leaves. Height 207 cm x. Width 120 cm. ***
*** A Victorian fallow deer antler umbrella stand, comprising 13 antlers in a ring to a circular oak base. Height 71 cm ***
*** A late 19th century carved teak vitrine, designed by Lockwood de Forest II (1850-1932), made in Ahmedabad, India, assembled in New York, 167.5 x 81.4 x 30.8 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Lockwood de Forest II (1850-1932) and by descent to the… ***
*** A large Australian cedar display cabinet, circa 1890, the stepped cornice above three removable glazed panels enclosing four graduated shelves, raised on a plinth base, 186 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 194 cm high ***
*** An Australian cedar card table, by Andrew Lenehan, circa 1845, the rectangular hinged top enclosing a green baize, above a plain frieze, supported on a faceted bulbous column with stylised floral collar above a circular platform, raise on three paw feet… ***
*** A joined oak standing livery cupboard, West country, English, circa 1620 and later, the boarded top above carved frieze, the central cupboard flanked by carved panels and figural carved terms in the form of nobles, on four legs joined by under-tier, 70 cm… ***
*** An Australian full cedar sideboard by Joseph Sly, circa 1845, the shaped back with foliate scroll carved decoration above an inverted breakfront top, over ogee moulded drawers and three cupboard doors, two enclosing single shelves and one with three… ***
*** A William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, circa 1830, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragle glazed doors enclosing shelves, over a long drawer, above a secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers over two cupboards doors… ***
*** A Directoire style mahogany and brass mounted bibiliotheque, French, circa 1890, the moulded cornice surmounted by a brass inlaid panel, above a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable glass shelves flashed by fluted columns, above a long drawer with… ***
*** A good large early Victorian carved mahogany sarcophagus shaped cellarette made by W Constantine & Co, the rising top enclosing a zinc lined divided interior, the front carved with a floral and fruit swag on scrolled lion paw feet and brass castors, paper… ***
*** A French Louis XV oak sideboard, the rectangular top with canted angles to the front, above three small frieze drawers and three cupboard doors, the interior with one shelf, on small cabriole feet. Width 183 cm. Depth 49 cm. Height 98.5 cm . ***
*** A Regency mahogany open bookcase, the moulded cornice above three open sections each with three adjustable shelves divided by reeded pilasters, the lower section with a pair of single drawers flanked by cupboard doors enclosing two drawers to the left and… ***
*** A French 18th century transitional ormolu-mounted tulipwood, satine and parquetry secretaire a abattant, by Louis-Noel Malle, Paris,the shaped stepped marble top above a frieze drawer with foliate handles and escutcheon, the drop-front inlaid with a star,… ***
*** A small George II mahogany secretaire bookcase, the ogee moulded cornice above a later astragal glazed door enclosing adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted interior above four drawers on bracket feet, alterations. Width 76 cm. Depth… ***
*** An Australian cedar library table, circa 1860, the rectangular top with moulded edge above two short drawers with turned handles, raised on twin tapering column end supports on rectangular platforms joined by a turned stretcher and raised on S-scroll feet… ***
*** A Victorian camphorwood and brass bound secretaire campaign chest, the top plan drawer above a central fitted secretaire drawer, flanked by two short and one deep drawer above three long drawers on turned bun feet. Width 105 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 117 cm ***
*** A mid Victorian cedar secretaire chest, with satinwood interior of drawers and pigeonholes, three long drawers below flanked by canted pilaster corners with leafy capitals. Width 122 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 128 cm ***
*** A large early 18th century oak refrectory table with a later top, the panel led top above a carved frieze decorated with continuous scoll and flower head motif, above six bulbous carved legs joined by stretchers. Width 305 cm x. Depth 92 cm x. Height 78 cm ***
*** A George III style black and polychrome decorated Japanned wardrobe, the ogee and stepped cornice above a pair of shaped panelled doors decorated with a quail and a Himalayan Monal enclosing a hanging rail and two drawers on bracket feet. Width 150 cm.… ***
*** A 17th century French oak side table, the solid panel led top above three carved panel s, the central one being a cupboard door, with further panel s to either side, raised on tapering legs. Width 158 cm. Depth 77 cm, 83 cm in diameter ***
*** A massive stained pine refectory table, the rectangular plank top on canted legs united by a H-stretcher. Width 365 cm. Depth 109 cm. Height 76 cm ***
*** A French 18th century Louis XV walnut bergere, the curved backrail centred to the top by a floral bouquet, the padded back and armrests on scroll supports, the serpentine seat with loose cushion, on cabriole legs, the underside of the carcass with traces… ***
*** A Ceylonese hardwood and ebony chest on stand, second half 19th century, the rectangular chest with hinged top with moulded ebony edge, the stand with two short drawers and inlaid with floral decoration, raised on substantial bulbous carved legs, 102 cm… ***
*** A French 18th century transitional ormolu-mounted walnut semainier, by Pierre Garnier, Paris, surmounted by a shaped stepped marble top above seven drawers each with a foliate cast escutcheon, on short cabriole legs, stamped under the marble P.Garnier.… ***
*** A French 18th century Louis XVI mahogany jardiniere, the rectangular open top with removable copper liner with pierced baluster gallery surround and square handles, the frieze flanked to each angle by a fluted pilaster, on tapering fluted turned legs and… ***
*** A French 18th century Louis XVI ormolu-mounted mahogany bonheur du jour, by Pierre Garnier, Paristhe upper-structure surmounted by a three-quarter gallery surround, above two tambour sliding doors and eight small drawers, the pull-out writing slide… ***
*** A rare set of four French footstools, late 19th early 20th century comprising two graduated pairs, with square tapering legs and hairy paw feet, decorated with white paint and gilt neoclassical motifs, 71 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 45 cm high ***
*** A pair of Windsor style elm and ash chair back settees, 20th century the curved top rail above spindle backs, curved arms and saddle seats, raised on shaped legs joined by stretchers, 170 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 104 cm high ***
*** A pair of George III style mahogany and leather upholstered wing-back armchairs, the padded wing-back above an over-stuffed seat, raised on square tapering legs joined by an H-stretcher ***
*** A pair of George III style leather wing-back armchairs, each with a buttoned and studded leather upholstered back, scrolling arms and cushioned seat raised on square supports and cross-stretchers ***
*** A French 18th century walnut and fruitwood games table, the shaped top inlaid with a chess board, the reverse lined with a baize playing surface, the interior inlaid with a backgammon board, fitted with compartments, the front and back with small frieze… ***
*** A pair of George III giltwood armchairs, the shield shaped backs carved with reel moulding, the foliate and bead carved arms continuing to similarly carved square tapered legs ***
*** A Regency style mahogany drum top table, the leather inset top above a frieze of four mock and four true drawers, on a vase turned column and outswept legs, 106 cm in diameter. Height 75 cm ***
*** A Louis XVI style satinwood, rosewood and gilt metal mounted buffet, French, circa 1890, the sun burst veneered top above three short drawers and three cupboard doors decorated with conforming sun burst veneers, raised on out swept legs, decorated with… ***
*** A French 18th century Louis XV giltwood mirror, the shaped mirror-plate within a scrolling foliate carved frame, surmounted to the top by mythological winged beasts and birds to the angles, the base carved with a flower-filled basket, areas of restoration… ***
*** A French 18th century giltwood mirror, surmounted by a fruit-filled basket, flanked by 'C' scrolls, the mirror-plate within a frame of scrolling branches, vine leaves and grapes. Width 98 cm. Height 187 cm . ***
*** A George III mahogany breakfront wardrobe, the raised centre section with a moulded cornice above a pair of cut corner panelled doors, the side sections with acroters to the cornice above panelled doors and pairs of drawers, on a plinth base. Width 154 cm… ***
*** A Regency mahogany and brass inlaid footstool in the manner of George Smith, with grape and vine carving and ebonised and brass inlaid rosettes, on cast gilt metal shell feet. Width 43 cm. Depth 26 cm, 22 cm in diameter. Width 43 cm. Depth 26 cm, 22 cm in… ***
*** A large Victorian oak folio stand, with reeded frame and brass quadrant support, on square section columns and sledge feet. Width 122 cm. Depth 76 cm, 116 cm in diameter ***
*** A George IV rosewood and brass inlaid sofa table, the rectangular drop end top above a pair of frieze drawers and opposing dummy drawers on later scrolled carved end supports and gilt metal feet. Width 151 cm. Depth 69 cm. Height 74 cm ***
*** A large 19th century giltwood and compositing overmantle mirror, the later rectangular bevelled plate within a ribbon and flower head decorated frame with scrolls to the bottom surmounted by a central crest with floral swags and acorn leaves. Width 61 cm.… ***
*** A William IV rosewood breakfast table, the crossbanded circular tilting top on an octagonal baluster column and concave plinth with rosewood grained bun feet, 134 cm in diameter. Height 75 cm ***
*** A George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, the upper section with dentil cornice above three octagonal astragal glazed doors, the lower section with three cut corner panelled doors on a plinth base. Width 185 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 218 cm ***
*** A large Australian cedar bookcase, second quarter of 19th century, the moulded cornice above a large pair of astragal glazed doors with curved glass panels above a series of square panels, enclosing three adjustable shelves above a pair of double panelled… ***
*** A French 18th century Louis XVI ormolu and brass-mounted mahogany semainier, the rectangular white marble top with pierced three-quarter gallery surround, above seven drawers, with fluted angles, on tapering feet and small sabots. Width 80 cm. Depth 42 cm… ***
*** A Regency mahogany bergere, with caned back and sides on turned lotus leaf carved front legs, brass caps and castors ***
*** A George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the rectangular hinged top above two short and three long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet 86 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 81 cm high. Provenance: private Collection Queensland ***
*** A large Italian neoclassical style carved walnut occasional table, 20th century, with four sphinx forming the end pedestals united by a stretcher supporting a toughened glass top, once in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, 168… ***
*** A set of seven George III Sheraton design mahogany dining chairs together with eight later chairs, the oval back with bell flower, shell and bird inlay, pierced splats above over-stuffed seats and raised on square tapering legs joined by an H-stretcher,… ***
*** A William IV mahogany and leather bergere library chair, upholstered in green buttoned leather, the down-swept arms, raised on turned and block supports, once in the library of Harrington park colonial homestead, from 1954, 50 cm wide, 81 cm deep, 93 cm… ***
*** A pair of French Louis XV style walnut armoires, converted to display cabinets, circa 1900, the arched cornice with central sea-scroll carved crest above a large door with later bevelled glass, enclosing three adjustable glass shelves and later mirrored… ***
*** An Australian cedar and rose mahogany work table, circa 1840, the rectangular top with cross-banded edge above a cross-banded frieze with turned inverted finials to corners, the work box has been recovered in deep red silk, the two side supports are… ***