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European and Australian Decorative Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:498
Sale Title:European and Australian Decorative ArtsLots with images:442
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:222
Date:26-Aug-2008
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An Indian ivory sculpture first half 20th century, the two animated figures in ceremonial dress the male holding a carved bamboo pole the female with upraised hand holding a bunch of flowers both delicately inlaid with paste supported on a stepped wooden base. Height 37 cm.
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A Chinese Silvered Bronze Censor Compressed ovoid flanked by vertical horseshoe handles the upper body cast with a zoomorphic frieze raised on three feet 22.5 cm high.
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Two Chinese Polychrome Terracotta Duck Figures Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) Each with a circular opening to the top of the head above a bulbous body. Height 35 cm.
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A Chinese Terracotta Figure Of A Horse And Rider Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 Ad) The seated rider in full costume the horse standing at attention with saddle cloth and decorated coverings 84 cm high. Note: accompanied by a thermoluminescence certificate.
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A Chinese archaic style bronze wine Warmer Qing Dynasty 19th century or earlier serpentine having three cylindrical receptacles with an opening at the lower centre the body decorated with taotie masks and archaic motifs the sides having two drop handles supported on four feet wax export seal to base. Height 13.5 cm .
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A Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Temple Censors Each having a flared rim above a baluster stem and spreading base 43 cm high.
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An Impressive Chinese Cloisonne Temple Censor Qianlong reign mark Cast in the form of a tower with a ribbed dome roof and pierced bronze panels the ovoid body flanked by gilt bronze dragon handles above three toutie mask feet on a drum base relief moulded with a dragon and a pierced foot with conforming decoration 133 cm high.
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A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases Meiji period of slender ovoid form delicately decorated with silver wire panels depicting peony blossom and chrysanthemums a single bird on each vase. Height 24 cm.
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Ginbari ovoid shaped vase from the Meiji period, with a hammered and chased silver foil ground and translucent and coloured enamels depicting carp among pond weeds
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne temple figures 20th century two sectional each depicting a mythical beast with open mouth and pointed horns the removable upper body supporting a jade candle cup supported by four clawed feet 14.5 cm high.
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A Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Vases Meiji Period Ovoid each with silver wire cells depicting blossoming peony chrysanthemums and iris on a vibrant turquoise ground 26 cm high.
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A Moroccan Bone And Silver Inlaid Camphorwood Casket Having a hinged canted rectangular top the lid and side panels with geometric rosettes and engraved silver borders raised on bun feet 53 x 38 x 32.5 cm.
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A Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand Republic period 20th century, the base delicately carved with a flowering peony and bud the upper section carved with prunus and blossom the backdrop for both a section of bamboo 32.5 cm high.
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An Antique Chinese Polychrome Figure Of Guang Yin Possibly late Ming dynasty Seated in an attitude of Royal Ease wearing flowing robes and crown on a cloud 148 cm high.
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Meiji period tapestry depicting a fighting rooster and dragon, in tones of copper and silver
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A 19th century Elm Tansu Rectangular three sectional with four sliding doors above an arrangement of seven drawers cast metal mounts 118 x 159 x 40.
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A Chinese export silver tea service late 19th/early 20th century, comprising a teapot creamer and a sugar vessel the handles of simulated bamboo the bodies relief decorated with blossom and bird decoration signed Kw to base and Chinese character mark. Height 13.5 cm est.
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A pair of Chinese exportware covered jars late Qing Dynasty 19th century baluster each decorated in famille rose palette depicting a fruit tree amongst rockwork with blossoms apocryphal four character Qianlong overglaze red mark to base 30 cm high.
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A Chinese Silver And Enamel Bowl On Stand 20th Century The bowl of compressed flared form the interior enamelled with pale blue the exterior enamelled with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl 4.5 cm high.
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A Chinese Black Lacquered Cabinet Late 19th/early 20th century Having two panelled doors painted with a scene depicting pagodas and wisteria trees in a garden setting within foliate borders raised on square legs 119 x 182 x 53 cm.
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A Chinese rice paper scroll painted with the image of a learned mandarin dressed in traditional attire seated on a tiger pelt his robe incorporating crane motifs symbolising wisdom 120 x 64.5 cm high.
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Ming style bronze Bodhisattva of a crowned figure seated cross legged, holding a cup in one hand, an offering in the other and dressed in flowing robes and a scarf
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A 19th century Japanese Altar Table Embroidery Depicting shi shi dogs on a red ground 90 x 80 cm.
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A Thai Bronze Buddha Head 20th century Modelled with a contemplative expression pendulous ears his head with rows of tight curls the centre supporting a flame shaped finial 46 cm high.
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A Pair Of Miniature Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period 1868-1912 Both vases of baluster shape inlaid with gilt and silver depicting lillies amongst reeds both signed to base 10.5 cm high.
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A Japanese Bronze Teapot Meiji Period Globular decorated with chrysanthemums and butterflies inlaid with silver and gilt signed to base 20 cm high.
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A Japanese Bronze Censor Meiji Period Globular relief decorated with a peasant and a young man in a landscape flanked by scroll handles raised on a tripartite base cast seal mark signed to the body 29.5 cm high.
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A carved ivory figure of a geisha, the standing female figure with traditional head-dress and robe signed to the base 25 cm high.
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A Chinese celadon octagonal charger Ming Dynasty, the central well carved with a lozenge-diaper decoration the cavetto with double lines the sides carved with stylized scrolls 37 cm diameter.
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A Chinese carved ivory figure of an Immortal 20th century, the standing figure draped in a flowing robe clutching a sword shaped staff under one arm incised seal mark to base. Height 20 cm.
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A large pair of Fo dogs on stands Meiji period red lacquered with gilt highlights one with a foot on a ball the other a cub raised on stepped pierced plinth bases. Height 154 cm .
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A Japanese Cyprus Merchants Chest Circa 1880 Rectangular with an arrangement of eight drawers and two sliding doors iron lock plates and handles 98 x 97 x 47 cm.
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A Chinese Elm Altar Table Rectangular with scroll ends raised on pierced carved supports 297 x 97 x 55.
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A Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle 20th Century Of cylindrical shape each side carved with various scenes separated by scrollwork 7.5 cm high.
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A Chinese Red Lacquered Altar Table Late 19th/early 20th century The rectangular top above a pierced and carved panelled frieze raised on square legs 135 x 103 x 75 cm.
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A Chinese Red Lacquer And Giltwood Altar Table Late 19th/early 20th century The rectangular top above a pierced and relief carved frieze raised on square legs 148 x 110 x 68 cm.
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A Satsuma reticulated basket and cover Meiji period 1868 -1912, the body of ovoid form with reticulated ribbing decorated with gilded chrysanthemums gilded signature to base (damage to handle) 11 cm high.
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A Japanese Satsuma Vase Meiji Period Baluster the body decorated with two differing panels the first of three geisha in a landscape the other a scene of community life signed to base 32 cm high.
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A Satsuma reticulated Censor and cover globular the upper section and lid both finely reticulated below a hand painted procession of figures gilded signature to base. Height 11 cm.
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Five Chinese porcelain tea bowls and covers on stands Guangxu six character mark and of the period, each bowl of tapering flared form decorated in the famille rose palette depicting a phoenix and a dragon chasing a flaming pearl the lids similarly decorated the stands with sprays of clouds 9 cm high.
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A Chinese porcelain wine cup bearing a rare Daoguang six character mark and of the period, the small bowl having flared sides the body decorated in the famille rose palette depicting an immortal with his flute playing attendant amongst a landscape 4.5 cm high.
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A Chinese porcelain wine cup Guangxu six character mark and of the period, the small flare sided bowl painted in the famille rose palette depicting a pomegranate tree with fruit 4 cm high.
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A Chinese porcelain wine cup Guangxu six character mark and of the period, the small flare sided bowl painted in the famille rose palette depicting a pomegranate tree with fruit 4 cm high.
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Blue and white porcelain brush pot from the Kangxi period with a repeat pattern of a shrine flanked by two attendants playing cymbals
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A Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Moon Flask Vase Late Qing Dynasty Compressed globular flanked by applied chilong each side decorated with a scene of two scholars in a garden the remainder with floral foliate bird and butterfly decoration 30.5 cm high.
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A Japanese Lacquer Tray Rectangular foliate decorated with gilt highlights signed 50 x 30 cm.
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A Japanese Bone And Ivory Panel Carved in high relief depicting leaves flowers and a bird in flight 64 x 41 cm.
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A Chinese Mutton Fat Jadeite Plaque 19th century Of square form depicting two figures seperated by a bird the border inticately carved with key pattern 7 cm long.
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A Chinese Mutton Fat Jadeite Plaque 19th century Of circular form intricately carved depicting the Chinese character for longevity surrounded by scrollwork 5.5 cm length.
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A Chinese Mutton fat Jadeite plaque 19th century of square form the centre depicting two figures seperated by a bird surrounded by an intricately carved scrollwork border 7 cm long.
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A Chinesefamille rose Enamel Plate Qing Dynasty 18th Century Circular with a central panel depicting a pair of deer at play within a rocky landscape the cavetto decorated with four lobed medallions depicting various landscapes amongst sprays of flowers 34 cm diameter.
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A Pair Of 19th century Chinesefamille rose Vases Baluster each moulded with dragon and figural motifs above enamelled court scenes within foliate and trellis borders 42.5 cm high.
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19th century Boulle mantel clock with an eight-day gong striking movement, a cartouche Roman numeral dia and a scarlet tortoiseshell and cut-brass, Boulle marquetry and gilt metal mounted case
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A French brass repeating carriage clock 19th century, having an eight-day gong striking lever platform movement with a pierced gilded dial centre and Roman numeral silvered chapter ring flanked by Corinthian pilasters mounted in a bevel edge fluted brass case.
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A French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock The eight-day count wheel movement with enamel Roman numeral dial mounted in an architectural case surmounted by putti 47 cm high.
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A Victorian Skeleton Clock The eight-day fusee time piece with scrolling brass plates and pierced Roman numeral dial raised on an ebonized plinth base under a glass dome the dome 31 cm high.
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A French Gilt Brass Figural Mantel Clock 19th century Having an eight-day count wheel bell striking movement with enamel Roman numeral dial mounted in a classically decorated case surmounted by an aristocrat on a mule 48 cm high.
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A George III mahogany longcase clock Robert Alexander Leith, having an eight-day bell striking movement the brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary for seconds and date aperture the hood with swan neck pediment flanked by turned columns raised on a plinth base. Height 226 cm .
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A French brass oval carriage clock 19th century, having an eight-day bell striking lever platform escapement the enamel Roman numeral dial with alarm subsidiary mounted in an oval engraved brass case with bevelled edged glazed panels 18 cm high.
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A 19th century French figural gilt metal mounted mantel clock Martin Baskett, having an eight-day bell striking count wheel movement and Roman numeral enamel dial mounted in an ornate classical foliate and floral decorated case surmounted by a courting couple. Height 50 cm.
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An English National Time Recorder With an eight-day time recording movement mounted in an oak glazed case 111 cm high.
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A French Gilt Bronze And Marble Figural Mantel Clock The eight-day bell striking movement with enamel Arabic numeral dial mounted in a griotte uni marble case surmounted by a standing female figure playing a lute 65 cm high.
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A George III flame mahogany longcase clock Richard Greaves Newcastle, having an eight-day bell striking movement the dial with a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring brass spandrels seconds subsidiary date aperture and rolling moon break arch surmounted by a bell shaped pediment flanked by fluted columns raised on a plinth base. Height 249 cm .
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A French Brass Repeating Carriage Clock 19th century Having an eight-day gong striking lever platform movement with Roman numeral enamel dial mounted in a bevel edge brass case 18.5 cm high.
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A French Gilt Metal Clock Garniture Having an eight-day gong striking movement mounted in a classical porcelain inset case with conforming urns 39 cm high.
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A Substantial French Gilt Metal Mantel Clock 19th century Having an eight-day bell striking movement with a Roman numeral cartouche dial mounted in an ornate foliate and floral swag decorated case with central mask head grotesques to all corners surmounted by an urn raised on paw feet 71 cm high.
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A Victorian cedar longcase clock signed John Holmes London, having an eight-day bell striking movement with a painted Roman numeral dial mounted in a round foliate carved hood raised on a tapering casement with a plinth base. Height 215 cm .
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A French Onyx And Spelter Figural Mantel Clock 19th century Having an eight-day bell striking movement mounted in an onyx gilt metal mounted case surmounted by a standing female figure with roses 63 cm high.
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A large 19th century Railway clock, the eight-day fusee time piece with a white painted Roman numeral dial mounted in a mahogany case
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19th century porcelain mantel clock with an eight-day bell striking movemen, an enamel Roman numeral dial, an ornate porcelain case depicting two figures, one with a gavel, the other a caduceus, and gilt highlights, made by R.L. Henry, Paris
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A Vienna Regulator Having an eight-day gong striking movement with enamel Roman numeral dial 120 cm high.
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A French Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture Having an eight day bell striking movement with an enamel Roman numeral dial mounted in a classical scroll and floral decorated case together with conforming five branch candelabra 43 cm high.
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A Victorian Flame Mahogany Long Case Clock Thomas Rudd Dudley Having an eight-day bell striking movement with a painted Roman numeral dial and arch the case with cross banded decoration flanked by pilasters 237 cm high.
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Art Nouveau fruitwood wardrobe with a single mirror panelled door, a grapevine marquetry inlaid pelmet frieze, a lower drawer and a conforming marble topped bedside cabinet
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French Art Nouveau mirror with a rectangular bevelled edged plate and an ornately marquetry inlaid surround
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A Pair Of Louis XV Style Armchairs And An ottoman Each with an upholstered tablet back above scroll carved arms the seat rail with relief carved anthemion decoration raised on leaf capped cabriole legs; the ottoman of conforming decoration.
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An 18th Century Oak Refectory Table The substantial plank top above an arched niche frieze with a shaped spandrel bracket to each corner raised on turned baluster legs 267.5 x 80 x 91.5 cm.
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A Pair Of Louis XIV Style Tan Leather Armchairs Each with a high square back and seat above sweeping scroll arms raised on cabriole legs united by stretchers.
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A French Four Fold Painted Leather Screen Last quarter 19th century Each rectangular panel painted with a decorative trellis cartouche depicting birds and fruit amongst foliage 200 x 244 cm.
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A Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Bombe Commode The shaped Breche d'alep marble top above two drawers with a central floral marquetry roundel within a parquetry surround cabriole legs with sabots 105 x 94 x 49 cm.
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A Pair Of French Giltwood Torcheres Early 19th century Each with a multi-baluster standard terminating in a circular drip tray with foliate decoration and gadrooning raised on a tripartite base 130 cm high.
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A French Provincial Style Pearwood Armoire Late 19th/early 20th century The straight moulded cornice with canted corners above a scroll and floral carved frieze centred by a lozenge the two doors with scroll framed panels the apron with conforming decoration cabriole legs 138 x 242 x 660 cm.
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A Good French Mahogany And Marquetry Display Cabinet Late 19th/early 20th century The breakfront top above a foliate marquetry inlaid frieze and three glazed panelled doors each separated by a reeded columnar stile with a foliate gilt metal capital raised on a platform base and toupie feet 176 x 179 x 42 cm.
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A Pair Of French Mahogany And Marquetry Armchairs Circa 1900 Each with a shaped back and vertical splat flanked by scroll arms the whole with ornate foliate inlaid decoration raised on cabriole legs pad feet.
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A French Mahogany And Marquetry Salon Suite Circa 1900 Comprising a settee and four chairs the settee with a dual arched back with vertical splats flanked by scroll arms the whole with ornate foliate inlaid decoration raised on cabriole legs pad feet 89 cm length of back.
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A late 18th century Dutch mahogany and marquetry cylinder bureau, the rectangular top above a rounded front opening to an arrangement of short drawers and a writing slide the bombe lower section with three drawers above bracket supports the whole ornately decorated with shell and urn medallions and floral swags within Greek key boarders 114 x 119 x 61 cm.
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A 19th century Dutch Mahogany And Marquetry Display Cabinet The serpentine cornice centred by a foliate crest above glazed panelled doors and sides the bombe base with three long drawers the whole ornately inlaid with foliate marquetry and classical motifs raised on ball and claw feet 149 x 227 x 44 cm.
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An Attractive Pair Of Flemish Marquetry Side Tables Mid 19th century Each with a rectangular top ornately inlaid with a central cartouche showing vase with a profusion of flowers on an anthemion console the ovolo edge with a geometric bone and ebony inlaid border above a band frieze and x-stretcher base of conforming decoration raised on barley twist supports 118 x 72 x 77 cm. Provenance: The Joseph Farley Collection.
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A 19th century Dutch Mahogany And Marquetry Inlaid Armchair The shaped back and vertical splat flanked by scroll arms the whole with ornate foliate inlaid decoration raised on cabriole legs pad feet.
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A Pair Of French Provincial Style Fruitwood Bookcases Each with a canted stepped cornice above two mesh panelled doors the lower section with two frieze drawers and two carved panelled doors plinth base 159 x 263 x 55 cm.
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An 18th Century Aubusson Landscape Tapestry With a central image showing a gentleman and a lady in a rural setting against a mountainous background a mill and ruins in the foreground 230 x 280 cm.
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A French Provincial Style Oak Sideboard The shaped parquetry top above three scroll panelled doors and a drawer scroll feet 100 x 185 x 50 cm.
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A magnificent Napoleon III cut brass and tortoiseshell inlaid Boulle bureau mazarin 19th century, the tooled leather inset top flanked by pedestals with two drawers each and a further central frieze drawer raised on oblique tapered legs united by concave stretchers the whole ornately inlaid with arabesque cut-brass and tortoiseshell inlay above toupie feet 168 x 75 x 85 cm.
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A Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Commode Late 19th/early 20th century The serpentine breche d'alep top above two deep drawers decorated sans traverse with foliate marquetry inlay raised on cabriole legs the whole with gilt metal mounts and sabots 131 x 90 x 52.5 cm.
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A Pair Of Louis XVI Style Brecia Verde Marble cassolettes Each domed cover with an anthemion finial above a pierced gilt metal neck the ovoid body flanked by foliated handles united by ribbon swags raised on a circular foot 53 cm high.
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A Louis XV style white painted and gilt wood duchess lounge, 19th century, the round back with an arched top rail centred by a foliate crest above padded arms and a fitted cushion raised on cabriole legs 164 cm long.
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A Pair Of 18th Century Italian Gilt Wood Wall Mirrors Each having the original rectangular plate within a pierced gilt wood surround surmounted by a finial carved as a pair of musicians above satyr mask head pendants 87 x 54 cm.
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A Pair Of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze And Slate Gueridons Each with a circular black stone top above a small central tray the whole with foliate cast decoration raised on scroll supports united by a cross stretcher 73 cm diameter x 72 cm high.
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A Louis XV Style Scarlet Tortoiseshell And Cut-Brass Inlaid Boulle Bureau Plat The gilt metal mounted serpentine top above a single frieze drawer and shaped apron raised on gilt metal mounted legs with sabots the whole with Berainesque inlaid cut brass scroll work and leafage 109 x 76 x 61 cm.
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A Fine 19th century Flemish Cushion Fronted Mirror Having a floral repousse decorated crest above a central bevelled plate within a canted mirror panelled surround 136 x 85 cm.
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