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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:432
Sale Title:Classic Furniture, Objects & CollectablesLots with images:432
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:236
Date:14-May-2017
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A walnut commode and Hutch, Austria, 18th century, circa 1760, the shaped two door and drawer hutch, above a two drawer commode raised on tapering legs, 201 x 115 x 60 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Phillips auctions, December 8 1996
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A substantial carved oak framed wall mirror, in the rococo style, the segmented rectangular plate with a boldly carved foliate surround, 188 x 147 cm
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A French Provinicial polychrome armoire, 18th century, rectangular, with two panellled doors, boldly painted with floral scenes and ornamental designs, all on bun feet, 180 x 118 x 59 cm
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A French porcelain inset bureau plat, rectangular witha serpentine edge, the leather inset top above a single drawer set with a sevres porcelain plaque, the whole raised on ormolu mounted cabriole legs
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An Indian wool and silk rug, the cream border framing the powder blue centre, all decorated with a repeating paisley pattern, 245 x 157 cm
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A Georgian walnut Veneereed chest on an oak stand, rectangular in form, with eight drawers each with elaborate brass handles, the whole raised on barley twist legs united by a shaped stretcher base, 163.5 x 102 x 57 cm
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A George III Hepplewhite mahogany dining chair and a Chippendale chair, both seats with matching needlepoint upholstery.
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A rare display organizer / letter tidy, Carlo Bugatti (1856-1910), circa 1910, repousse and perforated with metal and bone inlay, 35 x 54 x 54 cm
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An Italian oak radiator cover, 20th century, the carved frame inset with two doors, the whole decorated with crest shaped plaques, on lion feet
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A set of six French oak dining chairs, circa 1910, hand woven cane panels to the back, Flemish style legs, serpentine cross stretcher base with mortise and tenon joinery
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A French three piece salon suite, circa 1900s, white painted with gold highlights, upholstered in blue satin, settee: 112 x 146 x 70 cm
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A Biedermeier satinwood settee, Karl Johann, 19th century, with shaped back pediment, upholstered in striped fabric, over splayed legs, 106 x 242 x 72 cm
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Two Biedermeier blonde wood side tables, one circular with tapering legs on bun feet joining to a cross stretcher, the other rectangular with a single drawer. The circular table measures 71 x 69 cm, the rectangular table measures 73 x 63.5 x 43.5 cm
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A set of six Biedermeier blonde wood dining chairs, Austria, circa 19th century, backs displaying a carved theatre motif, stripped upholstery to seat, 84 x 51 x 42 cm
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A Biedermeier circular supper table, Austria, 19th century, circular, raised on a faceted pedestal on a circular base, with later extensions, 74 x 110 cm (unextended)
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An Art Deco Cloud suite, Harry & Lou Epstein, circa 1934, comprising a three seater sofa and two matching armchairs, each with satin birch show wood to back and arms, upholstered in biege leather. The sofa 85 x 73 x 88 cm
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The grand Complications table clock by Josef (Joseph) Ruetschmann (1755-1801), Price on Application, an exceptionally rare Viennese eight day scarlet tortoiseshell and ormolu mounted table clock, circa 1770, triple fusee, with perpetual calendar, full calendar moon phase, grande sonnerie striking, with multiple dials and apertures, 66 cm high
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A Black Forest grandfather clock, circa 1910, the elaborate hand carved case depicting a fox below a vine leaf covered brick wall, with two perched owls below the circular clock face. All below an owl pediment with outstreched wings and electrified glass eyes. The clock with three weights, a pendulum and a Westminster chime, 260 x 69 x 45 cm
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An unusual Chinese export ware throne seat, circa 1880, Elaborately carved overall, featuring owl finials above a detailed seat and back flanked by dragon handles, 107 x 63 x 62 cm
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A Chinese export ware display cabinet, the heavilly carved and pierced pediment above a stepped body, with two drawers and two glazed doors opening to abstract shelves, the whole decorated in repeating dragon motifs, 202 x 113 x 46 cm
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A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid Mallow form lacquer tray, 17th century, of compressed octagonal mallow form, very finely decorated in mother of pearl inlay with two birds against rockwork with bamboo and plum blossom (small chips, repairs to the lacquer, small losses to the inlay)
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A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid table screen, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the central panel depicting a gathering of scholars in a fenced garden pavilion, framed by quadrilobe pierced rectangular reserves, the reverse of the central panel depicting peonies against a rock (small losses to inlay and lacquer, small old repairs) 50 x 50 x 22 cm
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A collection of five celadon plates and two bowls, 19th century and later, each varying in tone and size, ranging from 9 cm to 24 cm diameter
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A collection of six polychrome porcelain plates, 18th century and later, each with a varying floral design, ranging from 20 cm to 23.5 cm diameter
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A collection of four blue and white plates, 19th century and later, three with floral designs and the fourth with a landscape design, ranging from 20 cm to 37 cm diameter
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A small Peking glass snuff bottle, 20th century, traditional in form, depicting emporer Guang xu, flanked by taotie head lugs, 9 cm high
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne incense burners, circa 1900, each in the form of an elephant, each carrying a double gourded vase on their backs, all above a pedestal base
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A small Chinese side table, the square top with a gadronned rim, above a carved apron, rasied on tapering legs above scroll feet, 43 x 46 x 46 cm
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A Tang Dynasty Stele six scenes on stand. Provenance: Mike Lin colleciton, Taiwan, purchased privately in 2001, 60.5 x 60 x 6.5 cm (excluding stand)
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A Chinese painting of a Kingfisher with Loquats, Ding Yanyong (1902-1978), Cyclical date, 1975, ink and pigment on paper, inscription with artist seal, 138 x 68 cm, depicting a kingfisher perched on a Loquat bough, influenced by the works of famed Ming painter & literatus BADA Shanren, inscribed by the artist with a poem reciting his admiration for the inspiring landscape of the loquat tree, with its iconic ever green and luscious leaves, which he has captured with his generous brush strokes
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A pair of south East Asian painted scenes, each a devotional scene with a central deity, both in a clear glass frame with a wide border, 53 x 38.5 cm
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A Japanese lacquer document box, Meiji/Taisho period, early 20th century, unsigned, of square shape with central design of entwined dragons in hiramaki-e low relief application on al Ro-Iro (black) ground. Facted edges with scrolling grasses with central motif of the Kamon - Takanoha-mon (hawk feather crest), 11.5 x 26.5 x 25 cm
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A Japanese watercolour, Ozawa Nankoku (1844-?), early 20th century, of large and crow on a plum branch. Signed Nankoku Osawa Saku, 61.5 x 74.5 cm
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A Satsuma stoneware bowl, Matsumoto Hozan, Meiji period (1868-1912), of deep form, the steeply rounded sides painted in colours and gilding on the exterior with 'Mille fleurs' between brocade borders and lapettes of tortoise shell and wave patterns, the interior with spiral streams of butterflies radiating from a central figural medallion, the base inscribed Dai Nippon Kyoto Matsumoto Hozan, 11.5 x 14 cm diameter
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A Satsuma group, various Themes, Meiji period (1868-1912), comprising a dish, signed Kozan Sei, 15 cm diameter, a small lidded box (no signature) and a satsuma bowl, signed to underside, 13 cm diameter, 5 cm high (3)
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A Satsuma vase, wisteria decoration, signed Hozan, of classic baluster shape, with two opposing scenes of geishas and farmers, set around a wisteria edges, 15.5 cm high
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A Satsuma bottle vase, blue ground, wisteria decoration, signed Kinkozan, Meiji period (1868-1912), of classic baluster shape, the main decoration depicting a well painted Samurai battle. Some wear to parts of overglaze enamelwork, 15 cm high
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A Japanese Satsuma miniature teapot, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, a fine quality Satsuma tea pot of flat shape teapot with separate panels of sprays of chrysanthemum and paulownia, with bamboo handle. 7 x 16 cm
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A Japanese lacquer Bunko, Tebako, & tray, circa 1950s, the tray 30.5 cm diameter. Provenance: belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner., note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government Analytical chemists. He was instrumental in creating Australia's first Clean wine Act, not to mentoin publishing several examinations on viticulture., W. P Wilkinson was also well travelled, spoke seven languages fluently and as…
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A Japanese lacquer Maki-E box, Meiji period (1868-1912), rectangular lacquer box with main design of mount Fuji, hillsides, river & bridge in a range of Maki-e (Sprinkled picture) techniques including, Takamaki-e (high relief), Hiramaki-e (low relief), Togidashi, Nashiji and Kirikane, 4.5 x 12 x 7 cm. Provenance: belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner., note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government…
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A Japanese Manju style netsuke, late 19th century, of a contorted face with mouth open, the top section unscrewing from its 'Top knot' hairstyle. Manju are flat rounded netsuke, usually in two parts, named after the Japanese rice cake traditionally eaten at new year, 6 x 6 cm. Provenance: belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner., note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government Analytical chemists. He was…
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Two Japanese carved wood netsuke & an Ojime, Meiji period, late 19th century, the first a seed pod with resident sparrows, the second a seated boy alongside a kettle, the third a finely carved wooden Ojime (fastening toggle). (3). Provenance: belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner., note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government Analytical chemists. He was instrumental in creating Australia's first Clean…
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A collection of four Japanese ivory netsuke, 19th century, the first a standing sage reading a scroll with age wear, the second of a merry reveller in stained ivory, the third of a puppy also in stained ivory and kiri decoration, the fourth, a chick breaking out of its egg. Various sizes. (4). Provenance: belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner., note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government Analytical…
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Three Japanese netsuke, wood, late 19th century, group of three works in wood including the classic subject of the Setsubun (new year festival) and Oni (Devil) that is trying to take shelter from beans being thrown at him, the second a realistic mushroom, the third a rabbit with inlaid horn eyes. (3). Provenance: belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner., note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government…
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A Japanese netsuke, 18th century, unsigned, a Yama-Inu or wild dog with its mouth open, revealing fangs, the tail curled between its legs, 3.5 x 4 cm, note: during the 18th century, Japanese forests were teeming with wild dogs known as yamainu (dogs of the mountains) the Yama-Inu were for a long time mistakenly identified as wolves, animals that did not actually exist in Japan.
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A Japanese gentlemans Smoking set, early 20th century, tobacco pipe, Cherrybark & silver box & card/ cigarette case. Bamboo kiseru (tobacco pipe) with brass and cloisonne mounts. The card holder depicting theme of the 'Foxes wedding'. Tobacco box with inset silver panel featuring engraved and inlaid decoration of carp swimming upstream. Also including a silver and mixed metal box. Signed with inscription - Kiyotomo's Grandson Hanzan. Featuring takaramono (treasured objects) associated with Shichi-fuku-jin,…
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A pair of Japanese Shakudo lapel buttons, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, in fitted wooden box, shakudo ground with overlay work in silver, shibuichi,and with gold inlay featuring scenes of daily life. Fine work characteristic of the objects produced for the Western market by traditional sword furniture craftsmen after the banning of swords with the Edict of Haitorei in 1876.
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A Satsuma Koro by Hyokoseki, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, of ovoid form decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear crackled glaze with an overall design of circular cartouche panels of flowers, Kanji characters with a further band of scrolling grasses around the base, the underside with the Shimazu family crest and signed Dai Nippon Satsuma Yaki Hyokoseki ga, 20.5 cm high
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A Japanese Satsuma double Lipped vase, Meiji period / signed Matsumoto Hozan, double lipped with heart shaped figurative cartouches within falling fans, the base with heart shaped diapers signature below the Yasuda Company trade mark and partial paper label, 17.5 cm high
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A Satsuma Compressed vase, with signature of Meizan, of compressed ovoid from with sparse polychrome decoration of chrysanthemums in bloom and plovers hovering in flight, sprays of gold enamels and shoulder with lappets of brocade patterns. Apocryphal signature to base, 14.5 cm high
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A pair of Arita style bowls, 19th century, the first with a design of pines and interlocking symbols of tortise shell, scrolling grasses and pagodas with central inner design of a travelling dutchman, the second with designs of crane, grasses and pines - probably intended as a wedding present. (2), 9 x 18 cm & 8 x 17 cm. Provenance: belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner., note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal…
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A Japanese stoneware Hibachi (hand warmer), Ito Tozan (1846-1920), of cylindrical form and tapering inwards, Kyo-yaki stone Ware base with Ukibori (raised relief) decoration of sparse white chrysanthemums and pierced rectangular sections on opposing sides, with accompanying presentation box, 24 cm high, History: Ito Tozan I was a leading figure in the Kyoto ceramics world during the late Meiji and Taisho eras. His work is in the collections of Museum of fine arts, Boston, the Victoria and Albert Museum,…
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A fine quality Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed Kinkozan Zo, Quatrefoil, with four panels featuring Amida Buddha and attendants to two panels, with samurai and geisha decoration to the remaining panels, bordered by a tortoise shell pattern on a gosu blue ground, 30 cm high
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A fine quality Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed Kinkozan Z0, Quatrefoil, with four panels featuring Amida Buddha and attendants to one panel, opposing is a Buddhist procession bordered by Karakusa (scrolling grasses) on a gosu blue ground, gilt signature on red enamel to base, 30 cm high
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A Japanese Tsuishu & shibayama lidded jar, 19th century, the body and cover of carved red lacquer, inset with gold Kinji ground and decorated reserves of birds and flowers, the base depicting dramatic waves in carved & lacquered wood and the finials in the form of the mythological Baku, 36.5 cm high
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A pair of Japanese bronze figures, Meiji period (1868-1912), excellent quality bronze okimono depicting two warriors. The first of a Samurai in a fighting pose and holding a detachable Tachi (sword), his clothing rendered with dynamic movement, the second of an imposing warrior standing with feet apart in a belligerent post with a detachable Yari (spear). Both with garments typically decorated with stylised and elaborate crests, unsigned, fixed to a rectangular wood stands, 24.5 x 14.3 x 18.3 cm (each,…
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A Japanese bronze Sentoku vase, early 20th century, exceptional quality and of tall oviform shape, with inlaid iro-e (coloured inlay) and silver hirazogan (low relief inlay) depicting a group of three Manchurian cranes, engraved feather details, 28 cm high, note: in both Chinese and Japanese mythology, cranes were believed to live for 1000 years, and were a powerful embodiment of the wish for longevity and the wisdom gained through experience
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A Japanese bronze vase Sentoku carp design, signed Kozan with Kakihan, Studio seal mark to base, Meiji period, fine quality with wide tapering body on circular base. The shoulder of the vase inlaid in half relief with two brass carp. (silver eye). Incised mark to underside signed Hoshu, 16.5 cm high, note: swimming carp recall the Chinese legend of a carp that became a dragon after swimming up a waterfall at the headwaters of the yellow river, a parable of effort and success.
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Taisho period (1912-1926), circa 1925, of tall tapering form, silver rims and the pattern of fruit and flowers in gold and silver wire on an akasuke (pigeon or oxblood) enamel ground. Engraved mark of Ando Co., 24.5 cm high
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A pair of Japanese lacquer Kai-Oke shell game containers, 18th / 19th century, pair of boxes for storing shells for the Kai-awase (shell matching), with main design of Kamon (family crests), bamboo leaves to top and delicate gilt copper Kanagu (metalwork fittings) and orginal ropes and tassels. Two sets of one hundred & eighty shells were usually required for this traditional game of memory where designs from poetry anthologies or classics like 'The Tale of Genji' where matched with their accompanying…
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A Japanese pair of lacquer Maki-E trays by Zohiko, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890, with the 'Elephant mark' from renowned kyoto lacquer Studio. Gold lacquer decoration of seasonal flowers and birds. Stylized dragon and cloud motif borders. One of the most exclusive lacquer manufacturers in Japan, Zohiko Studio has been in continuous operation since 1661, 25.5 x 26 cm
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A set of 10 Japanese lacquer serving trays, Taisho period (1912-1926), with accompanying presentation box, each tray with a design of birds, 29 x 29 x 6.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese framed scroll paintings, colours on silk, Kano Tanshin (1653-1715),Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century, the pair showing classic and dynamic hunting scenes around misty pine tree and wooded areas. The first depicting archers on the hunt for deer, the second with a group hunting wild boar with Yari (spears). Both signed Tanshinsai Fujiwara Morimichi (1785-1835). 117 x 50 cm each
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