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The Estate of the Lyall Sinclair — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:316
Sale Title:The Estate of the Lyall SinclairLots with images:315
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:316
Date:14-Mar-2012
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A Chinese famille-verte figure of a man with a tiger cub, 18th/19th century. 23 cm high
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A George IV rosewood fold over double sided card table, English circa 1825. 72 cm high, 92 cm wide, 46 cm deep closed
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A classical bronze two-handled urn, French or Italian 19th century.21 cm high, 27 cm wide
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A gilt-bronze classical twin-handled urn, French or Italian 19th century.16 cm high, 20 cm wide
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An agate enameled and jeweled snuffbox, Continental 19th century. 10 cm wide, 7 cm deep
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A classical bronze figure of Narcissus, Italian 19th century.25 cm high
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A gilt-bronze bust of Napoleon after Canova, Italian 19th century.15 cm high
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A gilt-bronze monument thermometer, Italian 19th century. 26 cm high
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A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, 19th century 16.5 cm high
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An ivory plaque of Oliver Cromwell, Continental, circa 1900 5.2 x 4.2 cm
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A Chinese lacquered and gilt wood figure of a seated gentleman, 18th century 18.5 cm high
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A Chinese black and gilt lacquer altar-piece, Qing dynasty 18/19th century with inscription. 18 cm high
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A Chinese ivory figure of a scholar, Ming/Qing dynasty 17/18th century
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A silvered-bronze animalier sculpture of a deer Signed Dubicaund. 12 cm And another by the same artist of a seated hare 11.25 cm
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A lacca-povera terracotta figure of a seated Chinese man, Italian 19th century. 18 cm high
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A bronze Nelson door-knocker and a bronze bust of a horse, 19th century 8.5 cm high
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A bronze figure of a philosopher, Italian 19th century.19 cm high
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A pair of bronze figure of Mars and Minerva, Italian 19th century on marble bases.28 cm high
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Three bronze classical figures after the antique, Italian 19th century 7 cm, 13 cm and 14 cm high
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A white Carrara marble bust of a Roman, signed 'E Wolf Fc Romae.1835' together with gilt-bronze mounted ebonized pedestal.70 cm high, 54 cm wide, pedestal 104 cm high
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A bronze figure of Julius Caesar together with a black marble column.51 cm high, column 103 cm high
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A fine bronze model of Marcus Aurelius on Carrara marble base with inscription. 63 cm high, 32 cm wide
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A classical bronze figure of a faun on the back of a snail-bodied faun and another pair of bronzes Italian 19th century 9 cm and 12 cm high
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A collection of four various, 19th century bronzes 6 cm, 7 cm, 12 cm and 18 cm high
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A bronze figure of a naked maiden on rouge marble base.20 cm high
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A pair of gilt-bronze rococo-form candlesticks, French 19th century. 21 cm high
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A collection of three various bronzes, Italian 19th century 5.5 cm, 8 cm and 14.5 cm high
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A classical bronze ewer, Italian 19th century.24 cm high
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A fine bronze figure of 'Spinario' (boy with Thorn), Italian mid 19th century Founders mark: Fonderia G. Somnier, Napoli.72 cm high together with a dove grey marble sculpture pedestal.97 cm high, 47 cm square
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A gilt-bronze figure of a knight in armour, Continental 19th century, after Peter Fischer, 1513.16 cm high
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An unusual blue-glaze ceramic classical figure, Early 20th century. 23 cm high
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A pair of gilt-bronze and bronze busts of nobility, French circa 1820. 17 cm high
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A Greek black pottery twin-handled bowl, 2nd century B.C 7 cm high, 12 cm wide
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Two Chinese blue and white ginger jars and covers.23 cm and 24 cm high
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Two cut-glass tankards, Continental 19th century One with etched glass decoration. 19 cm and 22 cm
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Three mineral specimens and various metal-ware
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A Tang-style glazed horse and various decorative china and glass
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A gilt-bronze and rouge marble Napoleonic revival mantle clock, French 19th century.27 cm high
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A pair of gilt-bronze and marble classical revival candlesticks, French 19th century. 45 cm high
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An Empire gilt-bronze and bronze mantle clock, French circa 1830 Signed Vollaey's Dany a Dumkerque 42.5 cm high, 36 cm wide
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A bronze, gilt-bronze and silvered bronze standish, Italian 19th century. 18 cm high and 25 cm wide
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A Chinese enamelled metal circular jardiniere and an enamelled ovoid vase. 11 cm and 16 cm high respectively
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An early Victorian vinaigrette and various collectible silverware, 19th century
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A pair of carved lime-wood figures, Italian 18th/19th century. 33 cm high
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A bronze and gilt-bronze two-handled urn, Italian 19th century.17 cm high
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A pair of delft and bronze mounted twin-handled vases, 18th/19th century signed.28 cm high
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European School, ?19th century Cottage Scene with figures and chickens by a well Oil on canvas 47 x 63 cm
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English School, ?early 19th century Portrait of Mr John Colohoune Oil on board In period oval frame Image size 24 x 19 cm
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G. Hickoy Portrait of middle-aged gentleman, oil on canvas, signed and dated G. Hickoy 1762 lower right, labelled to verso, 'Edward Drummond Hay’s G. Uncle. Gerard de V*' with another label recording details of the de Visines family history in contemporary oval frame, 32 x 27 cm
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A burgundy glazed cornucopia vase, first half of the 19th century and a Paris porcelain encrier, French 19th century. 18 cm and 12 cm high
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European School, 19th century Landscape with Figures and Buildings, oil on board 14 x 20 cm
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Artist Unknown Portrait of a gentleman Oil on board Gilt frame 19 x 12.5 cm
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A collection of various reference books relating to decorative arts and history
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A black basalt-ware classical figure group, 19th century Impressed P. Ipsen Kjøbenhaven Beneret. 62 cm high, 42 cm wide
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A fine and early bronze figure of the dancing faun, Italian 18th century.71 cm high, 29 cm wide
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Various decorative bound books
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A pair of classical black painted terracotta Medici vases. 36 cm high
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A Japanese bronze model of a lion, circa 1900 signed.46 cm long
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A William IV gilt-bronze ink-stand, English circa 1835. 29 cm wide
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A pair of classical spelter and marble monuments. 29 cm high
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A bronze duck-form censer, 18th/19th century.19 cm high
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A classical bronze figure of a blindfolded god with cupid, Italian 19th century Initialled 'Am'.21 cm high
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A pair of classical figures of Mercury and Venus, Italian 19th century. 38 cm high
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A finely cast bronze of two classical figures, Italian 18th/19th century.42 cm high, 48 cm wide
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A bronze portrait medallion of George III Pub. by S Parker XII Argyll Place London Aj Stotharbe, F.L Chantrey R. A. D. 11.5 cm diameter in rosewood frame
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A bronze and gilt-bronze figure of Napoleon, French 19th century.14 cm high, 10 cm wide
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A pair of Louis XV style gilt-bronze chenets. 52 cm high
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A pair of marble spheres Approximately 22 cm diameter
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Artist Unknown Cattle and castle in landscape Oil on canvas 26 x 19.5 cm
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A mahjong set in bone, bamboo and inlaid wood. Case 17 cm high, 24 cm wide
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A large amethyst glass goblet-form vase. 32 cm
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A pair of bookends cast with hunting scenes and various metal-ware
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A spelter and gilt-bronze figural light in the form of three cupids, After L. Gregoire. 68 cm high
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A fine quality gilt emerald green glass column lamp, Bohemian, 19th century. 55 cm high
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A fine pair of bronze figural candlesticks, Italian 19th century. 40 cm high
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A marble and gilt-metal mounted Victorian mantel clock signed brush and Drummond, Melbourne.36 cm high
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A painted and lacquered tabernacle door, 18th/19th century Painted with an icon of a saint 18 x 9 cm
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A bronze figure of the Florentine boar.15 cm high, 26 cm long
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A silver-plated and green glass butter dish and cover, English 19th century. 15 cm high, 22 cm wide
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An unusual bronze and glass inkwell in the form of a lizard. 17 cm wide
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A Continental silver pierced oval pin dish, Circa 1900. 18 cm wide
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A hinged bronze model of a beetle. 40 cm long
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A large spelter figural light on marble base, French 19th century 177 cm high with shade
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A bronze and boulle stand, signed and dated H.D. Wright, London 1839 and a gilt metal and glass model of a goat-drawn carriage Continental Circa 1900
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A pair of bronze and marble classical figure bookends with three bound volumes bookends 11 cm high
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A bronze model of a horse-drawn plough Signed P. Cornik. 22 cm high, 58 cm long
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A bronze and gilt bronze faun candelabra, French 19th century. 47 cm high
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A black and pink marble sculpture pedestal, Italian 19th century 107 cm high, top 22 cm square
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A bronze and gilt-bronze classical roundel. 13 cm diameter
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English School, 19th century Saddled pony and dogs in a courtyard Oil on board 12 x 21 cm
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Portrait of Admiral Nelson In early 19th century gilt-metal mounted black lacquer frame Image size 8.25 x 6.7 cm
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A contemporary wood-grain finish rectangular coffee table 45 x 102 x 64 cm
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A pair of gilt-metal and clear glass wall lights, 20th century
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A pair of Louis XV style limed wood fauteuils, 20th century
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A pair of brown coarse-weave upholstered two-seater settees. 83 cm high, 138 cm wide
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A matching settee. 83 cm high, 138 cm wide
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A carved beech Louis XV style fauteuil, French 20th century
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An early Victorian walnut and fretwork canterbury, English, circa 1850. 45 cm high, 64 cm wide
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A Continental rosewood music stool, circa 1860 with box seat.54 cm high, 106 cm long
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A pair of white marble-top metal square occasional tables, 20th century. 47 cm high, 77 cm square
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