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The Connoisseur's Collection - Part 2 — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:487
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Collection - Part 2Lots with images:466
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:282
Date:29-Oct-2008
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An Italian alabaster and marble bust of Beatrice, 19th century, with alabaster face and mottled sage green coloured marble bodice raised on a shaped marble base inscribed 'Beatrice'
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A Marble Figure Of A Boy, Circa 1900, the standing figure modelled as a paper boy with one arm raised to his face and a bundle of newspapers under his arm, the paper inscribed 'The Bulletin', 94 cm high
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After Clodion (1738 - 1814) Figure Group, French, 19th century, the semi draped male and female figures flanked by putti, on a naturalistic base, brown patina on stepped marble plinth, the figure 65 cm high, the plinth 112 cm high
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Etienne Henry Dumaige (1830 - 1888) Le Combat Et Volontaire, Bronze, modelled as a pair of french soldiers, one inscribed to the base 'Avant le combat, Volontaire de 1792, par Dumaige', the other inscribed 'Apres le Combat, Granadier de 1792, par Dumaige', 66 cm high
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A Classical Bronze Figure Of An Athlete, Signed G. Amadio, after the antique, the nude male figure standing on a circular plinth, 60 cm
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A Pair Of Bronze And Gilt Bronze Candelabra, French 19th century, each with applied ormolu acanthus leaf and mask motif to column on tripod base, 70 cm high
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A Pair Of Cast Iron Hounds, After Alfred Jacquemart (1824-1896), each seated on a shaped rectangular base, one with head slightly raised and game bird at his feet, the other with collar at his feet, 92 cm high, Purchased Sothebys Amsterdam, 21 October 2007, lot 351
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A Pair Of Lead Garden Figures, 19th century, each figure modelled as a small child wrapped in a shawl and holding a bouquet, mounted on a circular plinth, 70 cm high
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A Pair Of Bronze, Gilt Bronze And Crystal Lustre Candelabras, 19th century, each candelabra with six branches and applied putti to the columns on a tripod base, 55 cm high
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A Pair Of Large Indian Marble Urlie Temple Basins, each open bowl with a broad rim flanked by volute handles, to a channelled neck and compressed body, 29 cm high, 100 cm diameter
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An Impressive Pair Of South East Asian Storage Jars, each with a small aperture, over a very large ovoid body with applied strap handles, one with a mottled brown treacle glaze, the other with brown elongated fluted decoration, possibly 17th Century, 104 cm high
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A pair of Empire style iron obelisk planters, each with cockeral and banded orb finial, trellis sided above a solid box compartment, each panel centered with a chevron fern motif on straight legs. Height 200 cm
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A Chinese iron Bath, early 19th century, the rounded rim, with pairs of decorative iron rings mounted to either side of the body supported on four splayed feet, 125 cm length, 46 cm high
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A Lead Cast Figure Of Mercury, After Giambologna, 18th Century, the figure wearing his winged cap and standing on a sphere supported on a square plinth, 290 cm high, Purchased in Houdan, France, 1988
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A Large Flemish Tapestry, the central cartouche with a scene depicting a young lady accompanied by putti in a wooded landscape within a floral border with central bow motif on a ground interspersed with floral sprigs, 233 cm wide,336 cm high
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A Continental Woven Tapestry, Late 19th century, within a border of fruit and flowers, the large central panel decorated with stylized blooms on a blue and terracotta ground, 270 cm wide, 360 cm high
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A Gilt Bronze Figure Of A Young Woman, After August Moreau, modelled as the figure of a semi-draped young woman seated on a square marble plinth, 24 cm high
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A Berlin porcelain plaque, 19th century, framed in an elaborate gilt metal mount, the plaque depicting a religious scene of a robed figure ascending from the heavens surrounded by putti, 48 cm by 31 cm
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A Dutch Alms Dish, 17th Century, the rim with petite pendant pattern, the tondo with outer leaf border, inscibed band around grape bunches and leaves, with a central rosette, 40 cm diameter
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Trompe l'oeil quadrature canvas triptych, titled 'Piazza Del Campo Santo Venice a Capriccio', after Canaletto
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After Antonio Canova, marble sculpture of Cupid and Psyche, Italian, late 19th century, the winged cupid kneeling on a draped cloth to embrace the semi nude Psyche who is lying on a textured rocky outcrop, carved in white marble and raised on an impressive verde marble swivel platform supported on verde marble column with lotus leaf base and octagonal plinth, sculpture, column 112 cm high
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A composite cast figure of the discobolos, after the antique, cast from the original marble by Charles Francis Summers (1858-1945), Rome 1884, the original attributed to Naukydes of Argos, the classical athlete wears a fillet and stands with his weight on his left leg, his right leg extended forward, looks down to his right arm bent at the elbow and holds a discus in his lowered left hand. Height 175 cm
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A Pair Of Composite Cast Garden Urns, each of ovoid form with a pair of shaped tablets over a spiral fluted body, with gadroon design on a moulded square plinth surmounted by a cone and acanthus motif finial, 206 cm high
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A collection of six hand coloured botanical prints, all, signed L. R. Lafitte and framed, 88 cm by 77 cm
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European School Soldiers In A Village Scene, 18th Century, oil and canvas, 40 cm by 35 cm
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After Phillip Wouwerman, 18th Century, Battle Sceneoil on canvasthe reverse bearing red wax seal of a coat of arms of a lion rampant, paper label inscribed in ink 'Wouverman' and a pencil inscription 'No 15 over fire place Right Hand', 20 cm by 30 cm
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After Philllip Wouwerman, 18th Century, The Halt at the Gypsy Campoil on canvasunsigned, 45 cm by 55 cm
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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 doors, brass hinges and raised on bracket feet, 116 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 195 cm high, This piece is understood to have come from Babworth House, Darling Point, Sydney and then Retford Park, Bowral.
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A Circular Gilt Metal Mirror, 19th century, the bevel edged plate with beaded border and elaborate openwork, pierced scroll and foliage border, 44 cm diameter
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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, 177 cm high, 55 cm deep
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George III mahogany elbow chair, in the manner of George Hepplewhite, with a shield shaped back, a pierced splat, fleur de lys cresting, a drop in tapestry seat, square tapering legs and cross stretchers
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A pair of Regency bronze and marble urns, the shallow circular bronze bowls with double serpent handles and egg and dart decoration to rims, radiating lobing to underside, palmette baluster stems and on circular bases, raised on gold veined marble plinths with bronze and marble stepped bases. Height 25 cm
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A Small Rectangular Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, the lid slightly domed with monogram plaque to lid and the interior fitted with compartments, on small brass bun feet, 12 cm wide
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A rectangular regency tortoisehell tea caddy, with fitted compartments to interior with monogram plaque to lid, on small brass bun feet
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A Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, of rectangular sarcophagus form with fitted interior, monogram inlaid brass plaque to lid, on small brass bun feet, 22.5 cm wide
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George II Walnut Marquetry Bracket Clock By John Massey, English, Circa 1730, 8-day fusee movement converted from verge to anchor escapement, brass face, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and Arabic minutes, original hands, subsidiary dial in arch for penny moon phase, mask head and scrolling leaf spandrels, the walnut case inlaid with foliate motifs, the doors and sides glazed, brass carrying handle, dial signed John Massey, 27 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 48 cm high
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A George III mahogany cellaret, circa 1780, of square form with hinged lid, fitted compartments to interior, on platform base with bracket feet, brass drop ring handles. Width 41 cm. Depth 41 cm. Height 41 cm
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A George III Tortoiseshell And Ivory Dressing Mirror, Early 19th century, of rectangular shape with bevel edge plate glass, ivory finial and knobs, supported on shaped splay feet, 53 cm high
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Fonderia Giorgio Sommer, an Italian bronze sculpture 'Venus Emerging From a Clam Shell, Circa 1900, the Goddess Surmounting Two Dolphins, on Yellow Marble Base. Height 29 cm
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John Baird, shale model of an elephant 'Jumbo', stylistically modelled with ivory tusks standing on all fours, on a rectangular stand. Width 29 cm. Height 29 cm
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Ola Cohn (Australian 1892 - 1964) bronze ‘Mother and children', the mother with a small child perched on her shoulder and a young girl nestling behind her, standing on a black veined marble base. Height 56.5 cm, George's gallery, Melbourne
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A pair of Italian painted and silvered wooden candlesticks, 18th century (converted to Lampbases), with crimped edge metal drip pans, turned and carved stems, raised on tri-form carved acanthus leaf feet. Height 50 cm
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A fine French oak Armoire, 18th century, the cornice ornately carved with rounded corners above a frieze with buds and trailing vine, the two shaped panel doors carved with scrolling foliage and acanthus leaves to top and bottom and a wide relief band to the centre with baskets of flowers and trailing foliate motifs, the doors flanked by carved pilasters, scroll apron and raised on cabriole legs, extended brass hinges and mounts
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A French Provincial Painted Oak Commode, Basically 18th Century, the painted burgundy body with a shaped top with three decorative painted panels, the serpentine front with two short and two long drawers each with painted panels, brass mounts, raised on out-thrust legs, 136 cm wide, 69 cm deep, 93 cm high
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A George III mahogany fold over tea table, circa 1770, the hinged rectangular top with moulded edge, band frieze and raised on square moulded supports. Width 96 cm. Depth 47.6 cm. Height 72 cm
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An early George III mahogany side chair, the high back and seat upholstered in gold brocade, raised on square moulded legs
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A Mahogany Upholstered Window Wing Stool, 19th century, the oblong seat with serpentine front and scroll ends, the linen cross stitched seat hand worked by Tom Gillies, on turned legs with cross stretchers, 97 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 62 cm high
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A Regency mahogany stick barometer, maker Anthony Gatty, Reading, UK, the mahogany case with broken pediment and acorn finial surmount, the glazed door protecting silvered scale with vernier and mercury thermometer, the edges of casing has ebony and boxwood feather banding, turned cistern cover, 97 cm high
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A George III mahogany chest on chest, with carved pediment above an arrangement of two short and six long graduated drawers, all cock beaded, brass drop handles, bracket feet. Width 120 cm. Height 177 cm. Depth 55 cm
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A Regency Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard, the bowed centre with single drawer and shaped panel back, flanked by panel front drawers with carved fluting and rosettes to corners, supported on sabre legs, 160 cm wide 50 cm deep
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A French Cherrywood Occasional Table, Circa 1890, the rectangular top with faux bamboo border, the frieze with two drawers and on turned legs, all with stylised bamboo accents, 91 cm wide, 75 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A set of five Hepplewhite style and period mahogany dining chairs, and another Hepplewhite chair of similar style and later Date, a pierced splat back, wheat sheaf cresting, drop-in seats upholstered in striped silk, raised square legs and cross stretchers
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A Fine Regency Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard, the sunken central section with arched back and single drawer flanked by pedestals, one with cellaret and cupboard, the other pedestal with two drawers and a cupboard, ebony key pattern stringing throughout, brass handles, on squat bun feet, 130 cm wide, 50 cm deep,100 cm high
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A George III mahogany longcase clock, W. Lee, Okehamption, the dial painted with Roman numerals and minute batons, the arch painted with figures in rural scene, the corners painted with floral sprays, dial maker's stamp to back plate Finemore & Sons. Height 225 cm
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A George II Style Mahogany Footstool, Late 19th century, the rectangular shot silk upholstered seat resting on carved mask head knees and the legs terminating in elaborate lion paw feet, 58 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 48 cm high
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A French ceramic roof ridge capping, 19th century, of rounded rectangular form with a crackle glazed white dove surmount and grotesque mask head ends, 34 cm wide, 33 cm high
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A Biedermeier Walnut Occasional Table, 19th century, the circular marble top situated on a wide apron, raised on a turned pedestal and tripartite base, 83 cm diameter, 73 cm high
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Maurice Guiraud - riviere (French 1891-1967) an Art Deco gilded bronze sculpture, circa 1925, modelled as a speeding female with swept back flowing hair, possibly a design for a car mascot. Height 22 cm
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George III mahogany bachelor's chest of drawers with a rectangular top, a moulded edge, a retractable dressing slide, an arrangement of four graduated cock beaded drawers, brass drop swan neck handles and bracket feet
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A George III mahogany fold over tea table, circa 1785, the demi-lune top and the frieze with satinwood inlaid stringing, raised on square tapering legs. Width 91 cm. Depth 44 cm. Height 70 cm
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A Set Of Six George III Mahogany Dining Chairs, comprising a carver and five dining chairs, turned top rail, reeded rail backs, drop-in striped silk upholstered seats, fluted tapering front legs, cross stretchers
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A large George III mahogany cellaret, of plain rectangular form, the top and sides with ebony stringing and cross banding, the faux front with three sham drawers opening to a fitted interior and a single drawer under, cast brass cherub handles, on bracket feet, 70 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 61 cm high
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A George III mahogany D-end dining table, circa 1775, with wide apron and raised on square tapering legs with brass casters. Width 179 cm. Depth 107 cm. Height 72 cm
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A George III Mahogany Drop Side Supper Table, the top of plain form, raised on square moulded chamfered supports, 135 cm wide, 107 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A provincial painted pine Chinoiserie side table, early 19th century, the rectangular shaped and moulded top painted with a tiger, single drawer to apron, on square chamfered legs, lion mask head brass ring drop handle. Width 78.5 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 74 cm
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A Regency marble top, rosewood mirror-back console table, the slim rectangular golden marble top supported on turned supports with brass rings, mirrored back and resting on platform base. Width 107 cm. Height 94 cm. Depth 34 cm
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A George III pine corner cupboard, with a moulded angular cornice above a recess fitted with three shaped shelves, above a two panelled door cupboard, flanked by linen fold pilasters, 110 cm wide, 76 cm deep, 214 cm high
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George III pine corner cabinet, the upper section with stepped cornice over two arched panel doors, the lower section with a single drawer over a single panel door with brass hardware, 112 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 256 cm high
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A French provincial carved pine salon mirror, late 18th /early 19th century, the dual shaped plates within an ornately carved 'C' scrolled foliate surround, 71 wide. Height 130 cm
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An early 19th century oval miniature on ivory, depicting a young gentleman wearing a black jacket and white jabot, in gold frame and leather case, 8.5 cm by 7 cm
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Unknown Artists, Two Continental, watercolours, 19th century, a Venetian Scenedepicting a harbour scene with architectural backdrops, 25.5 cm x 40 cm and 25 cm x 37 cm respectively
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Blamire Young, (1862-1935), Evening Out, watercolour on paper, signed, lower right' Blamire Young', 13 cm x 13 cm and 14 cm x 20 cm respectively
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Margaret Olley (Born 1923 - )Tarred Net 1961, ink and wash on papersigned and dated lower right 'Margaret Olley 61', 40 cm by 49.5 cm, Macquarie Galleries, Sydney
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Reinis Zusters, (1919-1999), 'Winter Morning' Reflections, (Trident Crane) Woolloomooloo, oil on canvas, signed lower right 'Zusters' dated 61, 76 x 126 cm
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Donald Stuart Leslie Friend, Toledo, pen and watercolour, signed lower left 'Toledo, Donald Friend'52, 29 cm x 46 cm, Macquarie Galleries, Sydney
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A Pair Of George III Silver Wine Coasters, John Roberts And Company, Sheffield, 1810, each with gadroon rim, wooden base and a circular silver boss to centre, 14.5 cm diameter
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A George III Silver Circular Salver, William And Robert Peaston, London, 1757, decorated in rococo manner with shell and scroll applied border, crest to centre and on three hoof feet, 475gms, 24 cm diameter
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A Pair Of George III Silver Salts, Robert Hennell I, London, 1795, each boat shaped with reeded rims and oval foot, crested, 138.9gms, 10 cm long
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A pair of George I Irish silver tazza, William Clarke, Cork, 1715 - 1725, of plain circular form with applied reeded rim, engraved crest to centre, raised on circular foot, 330.8gms total weight. Diameter 13 cm. Height 4.5 cm
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A George III Circular Salver, Peter Ann And William Batemen, London, 1800, of plain design, reeded rim and raised on three reeded scroll feet, crested to centre, 216.6gms total weight, 20.5 cm diameter
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A George II silver covered sugar vase, Edward Wakelin, London, 1755, circular with asymetric and rocaille decoration, bifurcated handles, detachable bell shaped cover with twisted scroll finial, stepped circular foot, engraved crest, 19.5 cm high
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A Large George III Silver Oval Meat Dish, London 1791, of plain form with waved gadrooned border, 1750gms, 46 cm long
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A Pair Of Edwardian Silver Sauce Boats, D & J Wellby Ltd, Garrick Street, London, 1907, squat rounded bodies crested with scalloped gadroon rim, double scroll handles and applied shell and three scroll feet with shell surmounts and shell feet, 772grms, 19 cm long
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A set of four old Sheffield plate telescopic candlesticks, urn shape tops and barrel stems, oval bases and detachable drip pans 27 cm (extended), 19 cm high (retracted)
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A Pair Of Regency Entree Dishes, Paul Storr, London, 1820, the plain oblong bases with rounded corners and gadroon borders, the half domed lids with a band of gadrooning to top, engraved armorials to side, associated detachable leaf cast handles, 3400gms approximate total weight, 29.5 cm long
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A Pair Of Sheffield Plate Two Branch Candelabra, each with urn shaped sconces on slender tapering stems, stepped oval bases and detachable nozzles, 43 cm high
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James Dixon & Son, Sheffield Plate Meat Cover, of plain rounded form, leaf cast handle and scrolling leaf decoration, 35.5 long
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A Sheffield Plate Meat Cover, the crest with lobed decoration and a lower border of fluting, armorial to side, double scroll leaf handle with gadroon border, together with, meat cover 38 cm long, meat dish 50.5 x 37.5 cm
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A set of knives, late 18th/ early 19th century, comprising eight table knives and dessert knives with steel blades, silver ferrales, green stained ivory and silver terminals engraved with crest
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A George III Silver Coffee Pot, John Robertson I, Newcastle, 1798, of urn shape with domed lid and urn shape finial, engraved bright-cut and scrolling foliate decoration, vacant cartouche to one side and monogrammed to other, bright-cut engraving to lid, with floral band and similar engraving to circular stepped foot, ebonised handle, 33 cm high
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A Regency Silver Covered Butter Container, John Emes, London, 1818, the oval bucket shape with bands of reeding and angular handles, the interior fitted with glass liner, the plain domed lid with ribbed handle, crested; t, 397.20gms, 14 cm long and 12 cm high; salts 114.8gms, 8 cm long
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A Sheffield Plate Two Handled Oblong Tray, 19th century, with gadroon edges and leaf and flower scroll handles, 71 cm long, 43 cm wide
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A Large Oblong Two Handled Old Sheffield Plate Tray, with rounded corners, gadroon border, leaf scroll handles on four acanthus scrolled feet, 74 cm long, 45 cm wide
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A Pair Of Silver Trencher Salts, Edward Wood, London, 1730, of oblong form with gilt interiors and chamfered corners together with, 85.5gms, 7.5 cm long and 145gms, 10 cm long respectively
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Pair Of Victorian Shell-Shaped Dishes, Joseph Angell, London, 1823, each with applied gadroon border to handle, crested and three periwinkle feet on underside of each, together with, 260 gms, 12 cm long and 77 gms, 14 cm long respectively
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A George III Silver Oval Teapot, Richard Morrison ?, London, 1796, of plain body, hinged domed lid and pear wood finial and wooden scroll handle, together with, 35.3gms total, 26 cm long and 14.5 cm long, respectively
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A Victorian Silver Hot Water Jug, Maker T W Dobson, London, 1896, of baluster form with shaped collar and beak shaped spout, angular timber handle, raised on circular ribbed foot, retailed by Dobson, Piccadilly, t, 19.5 cm high and 15.5 cm diameter respectively
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A fine Old Sheffield plate wine cooler, 22 cm diameter, 25.5 cm high
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A Pair Of George III Silver Sugar Tongs, Hester Bateman, London, 1780, beaded border, initialled, t, 13.5 cm; 14.5 cm long, 35.3 grams; 17.5 cm long, 49.4 grams; 15.5 cm long, 12.5 cm long, 36.6 grams; 65.9 grams respectively
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A Small Silver Square Sweetmeat Dish, Hardy Brothers, Birmingham, 1911, pierced foliate sides and chamfered corners, t, 9.6 cm diameter, 17.5 cm diameter, 15.5 cm long, 23.5 cm diameter 73gm 197.3gm 156.5gm 400gm respectively
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