Because it is a deceased estate, the executor has instructed Aingers that all the items must be sold.
Managing director John Ainger said one of the lots, 372, an outstanding pair of 19th century Venetian Nubian figured torcheres, was the only pair he had ever had the opportunity to sell at auction.
“The socialite purchased the pair in 2004 for $24,000,” he said. “A Napoleon III ebonised and profusely ormolu mounted credenze with three pietra dura panelled doors is another spectacular piece purchases the previous year for $36,500.”
Other items in the deceased estate are equally impressive. A 20th century French Louis XV style commode (lot 365) was bought in 2004 for $32,000, along with a 19th century Louis XV style and Vernis Martin panelled bombe shape single door vitrine (lot 295) for $16,000.
Auction goers no doubt also will be impressed with the outstanding 19th century French walnut marble top two-door display vitrine decorated with porcelain panels featuring cherubs (lot 459) and matching 19th century French walnut marble top corner cabinets (lot 460) bought from Glenleigh Antiques in 2006 for $28,500.
For porcelain collectors, a set of six Royal Worcester cabinet plates (lot 408) by A. Shuck retailed in 2003 by Waring & Gillow in London for $10,000 is another bonus from the estate.
Likewise, the French bronze and ormolu pink Sevres hand painted clock garniture set (lot 458), signed by maker Nathan & Co Paris, and bought for $17,500.
Other auction highlights include a signed pottery mask by Australian sculptor William Ricketts – famous for his works featuring Australian Aboriginals at his Mt Dandenong sanctuary outside Melbourne – along with a strong selection of paintings from such notable Australian artists as Kenneth Jack and Leonard Long.
Jewellery is another strong attraction auction attraction with lots like 853 – a pair of icy jadeite, tsavorite, garnet and diamond earrings – and lot 860, a diamond and ruby flower brooch, bound to bring plenty of attention.