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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:654
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:176
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:478
Date:30-May-2017
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A Clyne Farquharson crystal vase, beaker form cut with a design of leafy tendrils. Height 20 cm
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A pair of Kosta Boda cut crystal candlesticks designed by Elis Bergh, the round wide bowls with cut decoration on an octagonal column and square base. Etched mark and numbered 65744. Height 18.5 cm
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A Lalique frosted glass dressing table box of oval shape, with silver plated mounts, decorated in relief with rose branches. Etched marks and original label. Length 17.5 cm
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A heavy Daum, Nancy, France, shallow bowl, with rope-twist rim. Diameter 33.5 cm
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A set of six Irish Colleen pattern Waterford brandy balloons. Etched marks. Height 13 cm
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Seven Waterford Crystal champagne flutes, in the Lismore pattern, one with repaired base.
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Six Waterford Crystal wine goblets, in the Lismore pattern.
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A Murano clear and cranberry glass figure of a standing Chinaman, signed. Height 22 cm
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An unusual Murano clear glass sculpture of a stylised bird with elongated neck, signed. Length 52 cm
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Two Murano clear glass kiwis by Elio Raffaeli, with black glass eyes. Height 120 and 15 cm
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A harlequin set of 12 Murano glass wine goblets, decorative knopped stems and various shaped bowls, colours include, blue, pink and amber.
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A harlequin set of 12 Murano glass wine goblets, similar to above.
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A harlequin set of 12 Murano glass wine goblets, similar to above.
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A harlequin set of eight Murano wine goblets, similar to above. One repaired, together with a Murano glass corkscrew.
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An Art Nouveau style cast bronze and glass vase, the plain cylindrical vase held within the flowing dress and hair of a standing maiden, and further captured by a leafy tendril that wraps her arms. Minor break to branch. Impressed marks under the base. Height 24 cm
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A c.1900 Ashby Guild British studio pottery squat vase, the variable pale blue glaze with darker and gold glaze effects, impressed oval mark to base. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A c.1909 Ruskin high fired large vase, tapered waisted form, the variable mottled dark red glaze with blue chun type highlights, impressed mark and date to the base. Height 25.5 cm
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A c.1920 Ruskin high fired specimen vase, mottled red glazed highlights on white ground, the ovoid body tapering to a fine long narrow neck, impressed marks and date 1920. Height 19 cm
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A Ruskin high fired small specimen vase, squat ovoid form, variable purple and blue/green mottled glaze, impressed marks and date 1916 to the base. Height 8.5 cm
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A 1914 Ruskin cylinder vase, mottled blue and blue/green dark tones, tapered form. Impressed marks and dated 1914. Height 19 cm
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A 1914 Ruskin yellow lustre lidded ginger jar, ovoid form the shoulder with five floral pierced rondels. The glaze with 'petrol' effects. Impressed marks and dated 1914. Height 14.5 cm
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An Art Deco Clarice Cliff large stepped square bowl in the orange Erin pattern. Shape 417, all over decoration of dominant orange trees, green, black and yellow other tones, flake chip to rim. 23 cm x 23 cm x 11.5 cm.
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An Art Nouveau buckle, decorated with scarab beetle and Egyptian motifs and set with cabochon 'gem stones'. Width 8 cm
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A large and impressive Lladro porcelain sculpture of a Venetian gondola, the gondolier stands on the stern, three passengers sit before him, manufacturer's marks, no. 3451, artist's signature: J. Ruiz and F. Català, raised on plinth base, with original box. 78 cm x 16 cm x 37.5 cm.
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A large Lladro figurine, 'Merry Ballet' by Salvador Debon, #1015035 on a raised wooden base. Height (including base) 48 cm
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A Lladro figurine, 'Sea Breeze', modelled by Salvador Debon. With original box. Height 36 cm
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A William Moorcroft small vase, squat circular shape, Orchid pattern, impressed marks and paper label. Diameter 10.5 cm
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A modern Moorcroft vase, in the Kiribati pattern, tube-lined decoration of palm trees on the beach, signed, dated and impressed marks to base. Height 21 cm
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A modern Moorcroft circular shallow dish, decorated with peacock feathers. Printed and impressed marks. Diameter 26 cm
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A Walter Moorcroft anemone patterned baluster vase, a row of encircling florals to the shoulder on cobalt blue ground, impressed marks and blue painted initials. small chip to base. Height 22.5 cm
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A Walter Moorcroft anemone patterned baluster vase, similar to above, in good condition. Height 22.5 cm
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A Walter Moorcroft orchid pattern specimen vase, the squat body with an encircling band of orchid decoration, tall mildly flared neck, cobalt blue ground, impressed marks and initials painted in blue. Height 15 cm
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A Walter Moorcroft squat baluster orchid pattern vase, the wide shoulder entirely decorated with orchids in colours on cobalt blue ground, impressed full signature and other marks. Diameter 100, height 7.5 cm
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A rare modern Moorcroft trial design trumpet form vase, the tube-lined florals entwined around pillars before a coastal beach landscape, the base with impressed marks and painted detail 'Des Trial 17-2-05' and with initials 'VL'. Height 255. Provenance: This vase was won by our Moorcroft collector vendor, c.2006 when he entered a draw by purchasing another vase. This was one of only three design trial examples offered in New Zealand in such a way.
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A William Moorcroft MacIntyre Florian Ware two-handled vase, of tall tapering circular section with short foot, decorated with a version of the peacock design in light and dark blue. Printed marks and green painted signature. c.1900-1902. Height 23 cm
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A large and impressive early Moorcroft pomegranate vase, baluster form, the ovoid body and foot decorated in the pomegranate pattern in rich tones on a dark cobalt blue ground, the wide neck with everted rim, impressed marks and painted full signature in green. Height 33.5 cm
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A small William Moorcroft pomegranate baluster vase. Impressed marks and green painted signature. Height 13 cm
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate jam jar with silver plated lid, impressed marks. Height 8 cm
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A tall William Moorcroft pomegranate baluster vase. Impressed marks and green painted signature. Height 23 cm
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate vase, tall neck and squat circular base. Impressed marks and green painted signature. Height 15.5 cm
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A small William Moorcroft pomegranate baluster vase. Impressed marks and green painted signature. Height 15 cm
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A large William Moorcroft pomegranate vase, of ovoid shape. Impressed marks and green painted signature. Height 21 cm
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate baluster vase. Impressed marks. Height 13 cm
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A small William Moorcroft pomegranate vase, of ovoid shape. Impressed marks and blue painted signature. Height 11 cm
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A William Moorcroft two-handled vase, campana shape and in the pomegranate pattern, restored side handle, impressed mark and signature to base. 11 cm x 12 cm.
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A small William Moorcroft vase, squat spherical form, pomegranate pattern, signature marked to base. Height 6.5 cm
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A William Moorcroft small vase, inverted baluster form, in the pomegranate pattern. Height 8.5 cm
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A William Moorcroft Eventide vase, of circular section on a circular foot. Impressed marks and blue painted signature. Height 8 cm
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A Spode Italian scene part dinner set, comprises eight dinner plates, nine side plates, eight soup coupes and saucers, eight dessert bowls, gravy boat and liner, with two small dishes.
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari coffee cup and saucer, together with a small oval lidded dish. Date marks 1939 and 1942
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A Georgian period Derby Imari tea bowl and saucer dish, together with two Derby Imari side plates dated 1892. The tea bowl restored.
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An impressive Crown Derby two-handled urn, with country scenes painted to the body, gilt embellishment to handles, base and rim. Painted mark to base. 22 cm x 31 cm.
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An early 19th century unmarked Derby Imari two-handled sauce tureen on stand.
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A Woodclyffe Persian charger by William Smith, painted in polychrome. Painted signature and monogram and dated 1880. With original Howell & James Art-Pottery Exhibition 1881. Exhibitor's name Mrs William Smith. Diameter 36 cm
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A Flight period Royal Worcester coffee cup, with spiral fluted body and blue and gold decoration, blue crescent mark. Together with a Georgian blue, white and gold saucer dish.
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A Royal Worcester figure, 'Mischief', modelled by F.G. Doughty, painted and printed marks.
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A Royal Worcester figure, 'Sleepy Boy', modelled by Margaret Cane.
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A Royal Worcester fruit hand painted side plate, entirely painted with pears and other fruits on decorative ground, gilt border, printed marks, signed 'English'. Diameter 15 cm
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Two Royal Worcester miniature hand painted items, a jug with peaches and cherries; the plate with apples and cherries, both signed 'Roberts'. Diameter 8.8 cm
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A mid-20th century Royal Worcester rose hand painted potpourri, dominated by red roses, gilt highlights, the pierced cover with spire finial, painted and signed by Millie Hunt, printed marks. Height 11.2 cm
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Two small Grimwades 'Maori Ware' lustre jugs, 'Te Hongi' and 'Defiance'. Printed marks. Height of each approx. 9.5 cm
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Two Coronation commemorative mugs designed by Dame Laura Knight, Edward VIII and George VI, 1936
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An early 20th century Majolica jardiniere, chamfered square form, each side with a relief Oriental design panel. Height 13.5 cm
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A Johnson Bros. dinner set, 'Fish' pattern, comprising 12 plates and two oval ashettes.
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A large Westerwald stoneware flagon, decorated with incised floral designs and with typical cobalt glaze. Height 39 cm
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A Burleigh Ware, 'Willow' pattern dinner service, six place setting. in uncommon lilac colour-way, comprising: dinner, luncheon and side plates, soup bowls, bread and butter plates, lidded tureens (one chipped), ashets, sauce boat and stand.
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Ten antique Delft blue and white tiles, floral subject matter, all framed with old wire hangers, damage commensurate with age. 15 cm x 15 cm.
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Four antique Delft blue and white tiles, decorated with buildings and/or people. some damage. Framed. 11 cm x 11 cm.
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Six antique Delft blue and white tiles, all decorated with animals, including dogs, birds, etc. Some damage. All framed. Varying sizes.
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A c.1830 pair of Coalbrookdale porcelain floral encrusted lidded urns, baluster form, forked branch form handles, painted in polychrome and with vignettes of classical buildings, some damage and repair. Heights 41 cm
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A c.1830-50 pair of Coalbrookdale porcelain lidded flasks, bottle form, traditional floral encrusted and highlighted in polychrome and gilt. Some faults. Height 29 cm
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Three c.1830-1850 Coalbrookdale porcelain floral encrusted items, includes two lidded flasks and one ewer, traditional ornate relief decoration. Some faults.
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A Caughley 'Salopian' porcelain trio, decorated with a 'Willow' pattern in blue and white, highlighted with gilt borders.
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An English 19th century porcelain tea bowl and saucer, decorated in puce and other enamels with flowers, fluted walls.
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A large amphora rose basket, tapered rounded rectangular section, moulded basket weave form with open side handles, the front highlighted with sculpted multiple red roses and leaves. Impressed mark, minor damage. 37 cm x 27 cm x 35 cm.
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Three Royal Doulton 'Titanian' dishes, circular, oval and oblong shapes, decorated with' Bird of Paradise' and an Art Deco design. Diameter 265, lengths 275 and 36.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton vase, in the Robin Hood pattern, octagonal form, special 'Under the Greenwood Tree' mark to base. Height 35 cm
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An old Chinese carved ivory figure of Kuanyin, the goddess stands in traditional elaborate robes, a floral sprig supported to her left hand, black stained detail to her coiffured hair. Height 255, raised on stepped square pierced and carved stand.
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A Chinese carved ivory sculpture, the pierced mountainous form detailed with figures, buildings and trees, raised on a carved wood base. Height of ivory carving 10.5 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory medicine doll, the standing naked woman with arms raised behind her head, good polish and fine detail. Height 130, raised on turned hardwood stand.
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A Chinese carved and pierced ivory box, of oblong shape standing on four feet. Width 110. Some faults.
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A small old ivory lidded container, a section of elephant tusk, finely engraved with lions. Height 8 cm
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A group of six Chinese ivory carvings of Immortals, each modelled kneeling and holding in their hands various talismans. All in natural ivory with light tea staining, and each marked underneath with double character seal mark. Tallest 10 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese finely carved ivory chess set, each piece on an octagonal carved plinth base, one set stained red. Height of the king 9 cm
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Two carved stone Chinese temple lions, modelled in crouching stance on plinth bases. Height 23.5 cm
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A cast metal statuette of Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy sits in repose upon a rocky throne issuing from a wavy base. Traces of gilt and deep red surface colour. Height 56 cm
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A Chinese bronze Jue tripod ritual wine vessel, raised on three blade-form supports, the sides cast with a band of taotie masks reserved on a Leiwen ground, C-scroll handle, long protruding spout, with traditional pair of capped posts rising from the rim. Height 16 cm
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A Chinese carved hardwood Kuanyin figure, the standing goddess within a sinuous wrap, crashing waves to the base, good dark red/brown tone. Height 48 cm
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An old Chinese carved hardwood figure of Kuanyin, the goddess seated upon a rocky throne, soft well carved detail including drapes to her robe, gilt highlights to her face, chest, hands and feet. Height 25 cm
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A Chinese bamboo section brush pot, carved floral decoration, poem and calligraphy to the reverse. Height 12 cm
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A Chinese bamboo section brush pot, the poem carved in calligraphy nearly encircling the body, the base ground through. Height 13.5 cm
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A Chinese carved mottled red stone Kuanyin statuette, the goddess in relaxed repose, her robe lightly draped over her rocky seat. Width 500, height 43 cm
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A fine carved boxwood puzzle ball on an intricately carved stand, the ball of 11 cm diameter carved with multiple layers, the stand intricately carved as a landscape with towering trees and precipices forming a cup to support the ball. Overall height 29 cm
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A mid-19th century Chinese silver Khechong wine ewer, baluster form, the ovoid body with elaborate vacant scroll framed cartouche, stepped pedestal base, acanthus leaf thumb piece to the scroll handle, the hinged lid with ovoid finial, stamped maker's marks to base. 600gms. Height 26 cm
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An early 20th century Yok Sang Chinese silver lidded preserve pot, cylindrical form, flared base, the domed lid and body with encircling engraved dragon decoration, spoon fitting to reverse, impressed marks, the clear glass liner possibly later. 170gms with liner removed. Height 12 cm
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A Chinese silver small cake dish with swing handle, the dish pierced with panels of flowers and bamboo, the swing handle with stamped character marks. Diameter 20 cm
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A rare Chinese silver 'Tongshan Golf Club Viewers' Trophy 20-6-42' railway mine cart. Entirely constructed in silver with railway wheels, axels and fittings, the front high side engraved with golf club and trophy details including date 20-6-42. Note: this date being in the middle of World War II (1939-1945), multiple impressed silver maker's character marks to the base, a heavy piece of solid construction. Weight 435gms. 10.2 cm x 7.4 cm x 10 cm.
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Sau-Kwan Chen (Taiwan b.1967), bronze sculpture, a figure issuing from a rock face, signed and dated 1999, edition 15/30. Height 42 cm
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Two Chinese rice paper paintings, depicting sampans. Each 17.5 cm x 26 cm.
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A large watercolour painting by Tian Shi, 'Harvest', Certificate of Purchase dated 1999 affixed. 65 cm x 63.5 cm.
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