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The Winter Auction Series, Day 2 — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:591
Sale Title:The Winter Auction Series, Day 2Lots with images:588
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:359
Date:6-Aug-2019
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A pair of tortoiseshell and ivory opera glasses, French 19th century with leather case 8 cm long extended
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A George II style Chinoiserie black lacquer armchair, English, 19th century
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A large gilded scagliola pier mirror, possibly Swedish circa 1790 167 x 114 cm
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A pair of rococo revival porcelain candlesticks, probably Minton circa 1840 27 cm high
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Three relief decorated salt glaze jugs, English mid 19th century the tallest 22 cm high
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A French majolica fleur de lys form vase, Rouen region 19th century 24.5 cm high
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A George III painted satinwood writing box, circa 1800 16 cm high, 46 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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A mother of pearl inlaid tortoiseshell card case 19th century 10 cm high, 8 cm wide, 1.5 cm deep
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A Biedermeier elm and ebonised settee, circa 1820 103 cm high, 130 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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Two Mexican pauwa shell mounted boxes the largest 3 cm high, 12 cm wide, 7.5 cm deep
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An oval miniature portrait on ivory of lady Ancaster, probably English 19th century 10 x 8 cm including frame
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A pair of George III mahogany side chairs
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A pair of carved ebony elephant bookends 17 cm high, 14 cm wide, 4 cm deep
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A pair of George II style Chinoserie red lacquered side chairs
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A set of four Biedermeier side chairs, circa 1830
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A set of four door panels inset with scenes from the life of Christ two 196 x 81.5 and two 196 x 55
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A George III satinwood string inlaid tea caddy 15 cm high, 30 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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An Arts & Crafts oak secretaire bookcase, circa 1910 216 cm high, 97 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A mother of pearl inlaid macassar sewing box, English 19th century 14 cm high, 29 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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A set of three Thonet style bentwood chairs, early 20th century
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A collection of four amphora vases and bowls, Czech early 20th century the tallest 21 cm high
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A large Art Deco 'Alienware' tazza and bowl by Ditmar Urbach 30 cm high, 36 cm diameter
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A Chinoiserie decorated black lacquer cabinet on stand, English 18th century and later 166 cm high, 101 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style bronze leaf form candelabra 19th century 18 cm high
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Irene Carter (1900-1955) untitled (Cathedral interior) watercolour signed lower right: Irene Carter 44 x 33 cm
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A pair of oak joined chairs after the original design by William Richard Lethaby, circa 1900 note the design based on Lethaby's 'Masters Chairs' design for the Art Workers Guild, 1893. Reference: Fischer fine Art limited, London, exhibition catalogue 15 May - 27 June 1986, Truth, beauty and design
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A pair of Continental Majolica putto and mask relief decorated jugs, 19th century stamped to base: Mk in a cartouche surmounted by a crown / 604 34 cm high, 16 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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A large collection of Booths gilt and blue painted porcelain, early 19th century the covered urns 26 cm high
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A gilt brass mounted agate snuff box, 19th century 6 cm wide
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A French spelter figural lamp 'La Glorie' by George Maxim circa 1920 58 cm high
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A pair of Biedermeier Karelian birch burl wood veneer settees, Northern European early 19th century upholstered in stripped green silk length of back 147 cm
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E. Streichler (German active 1900) Farmhouses and farmhouse with well (untitled) oil on canvas (2) each signed lower right: Streickler 49 x 63 cm each
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A set of four hand coloured prints of hunting scenes after the originals by J F Herring, late 19th century 39 x 67 cm
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A pair of Venetian bulbous glass lamps, mid 20th century with yellow silk shades
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A brass bound walnut stationary compendium,19th century in the form of a domed chest, the hinged cover opening to reveal various document apertures 16.5 cm high, 22.5 cm wide, 12 cm wide
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A oval Sheraton style barber pole banded mahogany mirror, English late19th, early 20th century 77 x 53 cm
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A WMF silver plate jewellery box, German, circa 1900 13 cm high, 13 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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Artist unknown untitled (portrait of a lady) pencil on paper initialled lower right: F G 39 x 29 cm
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A French silver cartouche shaped snuff box, Paris circa 1735 the hinged cover chased with figures in a stream within rococo scrolls, similar figure of children to the reverse, illegible makers mark, charge and discharge marks 6.5 x 4.8 x 2 cm, 49 grams. Provenance: 'The Collection of Rodney Davidson', Leonard Joel, Melbourne, March 2017, lot 15 Christies, Geneva, 15th November 1983, lot 403
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A Louis XV style boulle bracket clock, 20th century with ornate gilt brass mounts and scrolling inlaid strapwork throughout 56 cm tall
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A marquetry inlaid walnut side table, Dutch, first half 19th century 70 cm high, 67 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A carved giltwood cushion mirror, French 19th century surmounted with birds and flowers 170 cm x 86 cm
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An Edward VII silver cigarette case by Charles S green & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1905, of plain form, hinged frontal panel opens to reveal a picture compartment, gilded interior, engraved shield with fleur-de-lis detail, initials Df, weight 103.1gms, length 8 cm, width 6 cm.
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A European mount deer skull with antlers with one asymmetrical antler 73 cm high
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Large European mount deer skull with antlers a European mount deer skull with antlers with near symmetrical antlers 76 cm high
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European mount large a large European mount deer skull with antlers with near symmetrical antlers 80 cm high
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A carved ivory crab, circa 1920 10 cm wide
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A French cherry-wood embossed tray 3 cm high, 52 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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Georg Fischhof (Austrian 1859-1915) fishing boats (untitled) oil on canvas signed lower left: J.Claiton (pseudonym) 68 x 55 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, fine furniture, Art & objects, November 2015, lot 541
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A Danish silver serving spoon by W&S Sorenson, pierced foliate design, c.1940, weight 95gms, length 22 cm.
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Fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marquetry centre table, French, 19th century a Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marquetry centre table, French, 19th century the shaped oval top finely decorated and inlaid with foliate scrolls and classical motifs 72 cm high, 144 cm wide, 84 cm deep
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Paul Casebeer Californian landscape oil on board 23.5 x 29 cm signed lower left: Paul Casebeer
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Ken Gailer (born 1958) Rembrandt, Oranges, and two Limes, 2001 oil on board signed and dated lower left: Gailer 2001 titled verso 72 x 82 cm
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Ken Gailer (born 1958) the story of painting, 2001 oil on board signed and dated lower left: Gailer titled and dated verso 36 x 73 cm
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Ken Gailer (born 1958) Eclectic Meditations, 2002 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right: Gailer 02 87 x 79 cm
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Ken Gailer (born 1958) Eclectic Meditations no. 2 2002 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right: Gailer 02 91 x 84 cm
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Ken Gailer (born 1958) Eclectic Meditations no. 3, 2002 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right: Gailer 02 84 x 76 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style painted wingback armchairs with carved lion paw feet and lion mask velvet upholstery
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A Regency revival mahogany brass mounted display bookcase with a domed pediment flanked by urn finials above a pair of astragal glazed doors, the projecting lower section with silk lined cupboard doors, gilded lion paw feet 224 cm high, 143 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A Louis XV style gilt wood salon mirror 117 cm high, 82 cm wide
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Porcelain urns, circa 1870 a large pair of Belleek first period gilded amphora urns, circa 1870 of classical form with a flared rim, decorated with classical acanthus and raised on three hoof feet, first period black mark to the base 33.5 cm high note for a similar example see portfolio press, Degenhardt, Richard K., Belleek, the complete Collectors guide and illustrated reference, Pg. 46
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Porcelain first period coral nautilus shell, circa 1870 a Belleek first period nautilus shell on coral, circa 1870 the finely modelled shell raised on a pink highlighted stand of coral, first period black mark to the base 22 cm high note for a similar example see portfolio press, Degenhardt, Richard K., Belleek, the complete Collectors guide and illustrated reference, Pg. 49
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A unusual Belleek first period painted and gilded bowl, circa 1870 of steep sided circular form decorated with a continuous scene of butterflies and wildflowers, first period black mark to the base 11.5 cm diameter note a similar example is held by the National Museum, Dublin. See portfolio press, Degenhardt, Richard K., Belleek, the complete Collectors guide and illustrated reference, Pg. 48
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A rare Belleek first period 'Blue thorn' teapot, circa 1870 the lobed body and branch handle picked out with a rich turquoise blue glaze, first period black mark to the base 14.5 cm high
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A Georgian double ended scent bottle cut glass, gold lids, original shagreen leather case 8.5 cm long
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A Rene Lalique Ambre perfume bottle, made for Coty, circa 1910 molded with female forms, signed R. Lalique 15 cm high, 13 cm diameter
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A German silver cased glass scent flask, 19th century of compressed cylindrical form the removable etched glass scent bottle within a conforming pierced C scroll decorated silver sheath 11 cm high
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A Victorian silver lidded cut crystal perfume bottle hinged lid, maker Charles Meigh, 1892 8 cm high
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A collection of glass paperweights, 20th century comprising twenty seven pieces including examples of millefiore, lustre and clichy style flowers the largest 7 cm high, 7.2 cm diameter
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Two green glass dump flower paperweights, English, circa 1890 the largest 10 cm high
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A collection of five various glass paperweights, 19th century and later the largest 9.5 cm high
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A silver plate tantalus, English, 19th century the lockable frame with three faceted glass square form decanters 36 cm high, 38 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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An Australian Arts & Crafts silver sugar spoon by Sargison, stamped Hobart, the bowl of beaten form, plain shaft with barley twist detail, wire cage finial set with a green hardstone, weight 22.7gms, length 11.5 cm.
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A Lalique Bacchantes vase decorated with female nymphs inscribed to base: Lalique France 24 cm high
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A pair of Lalique crystal candlesticks inscribed to base: Lalique France 13 cm high
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Three Lalique crystal partridges inscribed to base: Lalique France the tallest 18 cm high
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A Lalique 'Marguerite' frosted glass bowl etched to base: R Lalique France 33 cm diameter
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A set of four Baccarat faceted glass 'Royal Family' paperweights each with a sulphide bust portrait of 'Queen Elizabeth II', 'The Duke of Edinburgh', 'Princess Anne' and 'The Prince of Wales', each stamped Baccarat, France to the base 7.2 cm diameter
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Circle of Pieter Muilier (Dutch, 17th century) (untitled) figures in a classical wooded landscape oil on canvas 76 x 99.5 cm. Provenance: Mossgreen, a private Toorak collection of international Art and Antiques, Melbourne, September 2011, lot 118
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An associated George III and IV sterling silver cruet set mixed maker's marks and dates total weight of the stand 1485 gm, 26 cm high
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Jean Carson gray (1927-2012) flower burst, 1989 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right: Jean Carson gray 89 81 x 71 cm
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European school Shepard with flock in landscape (untitled) oil on canvas sign illegibly lower right 85 x 110 cm
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Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (German, 1712-1774) untitled (landscape with travellers resting) and (river landscape with travellers and mules) two drawings - watercolours signed lower left: C. W. E. Dietrich 9.5 x 14.5 cm (each)
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Jacques Thevenet (French, 1891-1989) harbour at low Tide, Brittany watercolour and gouache signed illegibly lower left 42 x 57 cm
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A Louis XV style glazed oak bookcase, French 19th century 265high, 149 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A set of three monochrome etchings depicting the busts of Ercole, Vibio Volusiano and Busto Incognito 40 x 29 cm. Provenance: 'The contents of Dysart House', Mossgreen, Melbourne, October 2011, lot 406
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A vintage embossed satin evening bag floral motif, matching powder compact, satin coin purse
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A gilt metal mounted tortoiseshell jewellery box, 19th century in the form of a domed chest with caryatid pilasters and paw feet 14 cm high, 22 cm wide, 12 cm wide
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A Sevres style 'Chateaus de Longpre' jewel box, 19th century painted and gilt with a bucolic scene of companions in a rustic landscape 8 cm high, 21 cm wide, 13 cm wide
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A Victorian sterling silver sherry tag, Charles Reily & George Storer, London, 1842 together with a Georgian sterling silver P tag, maker's mark for Jonathan Millidge, Edinburgh
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A pair of English vintage sea shell letter racks 20 cm high, 18 cm wide, 7 cm wide
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An unusual William and Mary period tortoise shell pique snuff box, 17th century the oval top finely inlaid with a flower heads and a central foliate cartouche 8 cm wide
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An unusual circular ivory bird decorated box, 19th century decorated with a recessed glazed panel enclosing feather images of two brightly coloured song birds 7.2 cm diameter
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A buttoned black upholstered ottoman with fringe, English mid 19th century 44 cm high, 79 cm wide, 79 cm deep
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A framed miniature portrait of a lady, late 19th century 8.5 x 7 cm
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Two sets of cased opticians surgical instruments, 19th century together with an eye speculum, the cases stamped John Weiss & Sons, Oxford St., London, one box hand inscribed to the cover Dr. R. Stott the largest case 16.5 cm wide
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A fine George IV painted and ebonised tilt-top side table the rectangular top finely painted with a scene of Fountains Abbey within an ornate classical acanthus decorated border 73 cm high, 48 cm wide and 38 cm deep. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, the Thomas Hamel & Martyn Cook collection, Sydney, May 2012, lot 139
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An unusual carved ivory keepsake box, late 19th century of circular form with pierced basket work sides, the base and screw cover carved with an ornate flower head 7.5 cm diameter
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A Pre-Columbian pottery figure of a bull 7 cm high. Provenance: The Collection of Dr John Kenny, Melbourne
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Three English tea caddies, 19th century comprising two box form satinwood strung mahogany caddies and a rosewood sarcophagus form tea caddy the largest 12 cm high, 18 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep
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