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The Best of Florence Court, Day 1 — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House: Dunbar Sloane Ltd. Number of lots recorded: 204
Sale Title: The Best of Florence Court, Day 1 Lots with images: 105
Auction Location: Auckland Prices available: 175
Date: 27/07/2009









Lot Description Price Image
*** A Small and Well Proportioned Mahogany Regency Bow- fronted Sideboard, 2 cupboards and one drawer. Height 91 cm Width 92 cm Depth 50.5 cm ***
*** Pair Late 18th century George III Painted Chairs in the European manner, with flowers and figures. Removable seats. Height 103 cm Width 55 cm ***
*** Queen Anne Walnut Bureau with fall enclosing a fitted interior and secret sliding panel. The drop front desk is wider than the bureau which was common in the late 17th century Cross banded decoration throughout and sitting on bun feet (which may have been replaced over the years). Height 97.5 cm Width 97 cm Depth 62cms ***
*** William and Mary Oyster Veneered Centre Table Late 17th/Early 18th century on 'X' shaped stretcher base. Height 75 cm Width 94.5 cm Depth 65 cm Some veneer needs attention and it requires professional polish ***
*** A Top Quality George I Walnut Kneehole Desk with brushing slide (dressing kneehole). An unusual and rare feature is that the centre cupboard can be pulled forward to come flush with the drawers. The top edges have no "overhang", it has a flush or "caddy top" which makes the piece of furniture appear smaller. Drawers are lined in oak, the top is quartered with herringbone inlay around the drawers. Good rich dark honey colour richness overall. H.… ***
*** 19th century Circular Mahogany Beaded Top Table on carved centre pedestal and pad foot base. (Needs professional polish). Height 69 cm Depth 77 cm ***
*** An 18th century Dutch Oak Inlaid Occasional Arm Chair inlaid with flowers and a Lion's head. The inlay on arms, legs and front of back support is of a lighter coloured wood, maybe fruitwood. Height 96 cm Width 67 cm ***
*** A Fine Regency Late George III Sofa Table with brass inlay on the top, drawers and side flaps. Cross banded on the top (Rosewood and Mahogany?). Two drawers, one with ink and 2 pen sections and secret hiding place, ivory key holes (escutcheons), brass paw feet on brass castors. Two false drawers, one each side. Height 71 cm Width 101 cm (flaps down), Depth 61 cm Note: There is a little piece of veneer missing and some veneer lifting. Provenance - Sold to Mrs. Seabrook by David Cook for $6000 approx.… ***
*** A Queen Anne or George I Style Walnut Armchair, (maybe made late 18th C or early 19th C), supported with one back and three front legs, all carved with shell, ball and claw feet. Removable seat. Height 94 cm Width 78.5 cm ***
*** An Important and Stunning 18th century Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Cabinet on Stand with 10 drawers. (The stand may be of a later period). Brass fittings and hinges and painted scenes all over, including the top. Height 155 cm Width 87.5 cm Depth 43 cm ***
*** A 18th century Early George II Walnut Chest on Chest with banded drawers and top. The bottom chest is on cabriole legs. Length 146 cm Width 109 cm Depth 64 cm ***
*** Late 18th century /Early 19th century French Walnut Armchair with original tapestry. H.123 cm Width 68 cm ***
*** A Very Rare and Beautifully Made 18th century Mahogany and Satinwood Banded Work Table, with slide under drawers. The tapered and strung legs terminate on brass castors and X frame under stretcher. Original colour (superb Collector's piece). Height 71 cm Depth 51 cm Width 34.5 cm ***
*** A Very Pleasant George III Solid Mahogany Kneehole Desk or Writing Table with brushing slide and cock beaded drawers, also semi secret drawer in the front and central cupboard. Original brass handles. Height 81 cm Width 84 cm Depth 49 cm ***
*** Late 18th century French Cherry wood Dresser and Top of 3 drawers and cupboards. Good patina, original brass fittings and hinges. Height 230 cm Width 117 cm Depth 55 cm ***
*** Copper Bed Warmer Length 130 cm ***
*** Pair of Brass and Timber Leather Studded Bellows marked [Triton]. Length 86 cm ***
*** French Late 19th century Bronze Nude of a Woman signed by Adolphe Jean Lavergne on green marble plinth. Height 57.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Italian Marble Head of a Young Girl does not appear to be signed. Height 36 cm ***
*** Very Rare Pair of 19th century French Ivory Mirrors made in the town of Dieppe in the Napoleonic style, c. 1820 - 1830. (Some small pieces of ivory missing on the side). In the early 19th century much ivory was imported from the French Territories in Africa to Dieppe where there was a thriving industry making ivory brush handles, small items etc. Very occasionally and on a "commission basis" a wealthy client would order a major work with approx.… ***

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