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Traditional Antiques & Fine Art Including a collection of South African paintings — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:615
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques & Fine Art Including a collection of South African paintingsLots with images:614
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:341
Date:13-Oct-2019
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Lady's floriform pendant, with clear central stone, surrounded by purple stones, length 3 cm
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Chinese mother of pearl dragon brooch, nicely carved, length 5 cm
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14ct gold chain, set with smoky quartz pendant
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Lady's 9ct gold and amethyst dress ring, with central oval amethyst
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Bag of assorted gemstones and dress studs, including amethyst and peridot
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Satsuma brooch, of quatrefoil form, decorated with bird and flowering branches, in tones of pink, green and blue, accented in gilt, a/f to clasp, length 5 cm
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Chinese purple stone bangle, hinged, with metal mounts
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Chinese tri colour jade bangle, of circular form, in tones of green, white and purple, d 8.5 cm
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Newco USA rolled gold pocket watch, with circular enamel dial and Arabic numerals, the case decorated with acanthus, fleur-de-lis and c-scroll motifs
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Lady's Longines 18ct rolled gold wristwatch, with octagonal shape dial, Arabic numerals and black leather strap
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Victorian hummingbird head brooch, with spectacular green and orange feathers, mounted on leaf, length 4 cm
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Chinese 22ct gold brooch, c.1900's, depicting a bird on branch, length 5 cm
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Stunning ladies diamond and emerald cocktail ring, set with central emerald, surrounded by a row of diamonds and then a row of emeralds, total weight 7gm
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Wonderful diamond and ruby love brooch, in the form of two birds seated on a branch facing each other set with ruby eyes surrounding to central diamonds, length 5 cm
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Theodore Fahner silver and enamel brooch, of circular form, decorated with a central floral enamel work, with enamel surrounds in tones of blue, green, white and yellow
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Good Georg Jensen sterling silver Art Deco brooch, set with central roundel of horse's head, flanked by bar, impressed factory marks
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Wonderfulaberge three piece gold brooch, in trompe l'oeil, in the form of a knife, fork and spoon set with small seed pearls, marked KF Karl Faberge mark, Petersburg,1890 (3) Literature: Faberge: Imperial Craftsman and his world, illustrated by G. Von Habsburg, 2000, p.154, pl. No. 295
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Faberge Rhodonite jewelled and gilt elephant fob, with rhodonite carved elephant set with diamond eyes and jewelled blanket in the Mughal taste, suspended from a fob chain of four textured links centered by colored stones, in fitted case, 56 standard, height with chain 8 cm. Provenance: Purportedly originally with the Mountbatten family Bonham`s London, November 26, 2014, lot 79
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Gentleman's Cyma wristwatch, of rectangular form, with Arabic numerals, set with square subsidiary dial, set within stainless steel, stretch band
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Gentleman's Timor wristwatch, with circular dial, baton numerals, date dia, 17 J, stainless steel case and band
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Gentleman's Thomas Lancaster Whipp pocket watch, c.1910, with circular dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial within gilded case, diameter 5 cm
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Tibetan sterling silver bracelet, decorated with buddhas and temples, with floral surrounds, total weight 29gm
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Gentleman's Peerless wristwatch, with circular dial, with Arabic and baton numerals, 2736880, with stretch stainless steel band, a/f
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Two pearl necklaces, one set in tones of pink, the other in tones of white, (2)
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Ladies 9ct gold Rolex wristwatch, with circular white dial, Arabic numerals, circular gold case, stamped Rolex, W&D624694 to case, a/f
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Gentleman's Mondial wristwatch, circular silvered dial, baton numerals, date dial, automatic, stretch band
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NSW poultry pigeon canary & dog medal, engraved 1889, of circular form depicting dogs heads in relief, d 4.5 cm
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World War II American army cap badge, gilt cap badge depicting American eagle with wings outspread
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Handsome apple green Peking glass snuff bottle, slight a/f, height 7 cm
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Japanese enamel bowl, of deep facetted form, decorated with bird and wisteria, in bright red tones, height 95 cm and d 20.5 cm
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Pair of Japanese bronze vases, of bulbous form, decorated with birds and floral motifs, raised on pierced floral pedestals, height 23.5 cm
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Framed Chinese textile, with embroidered floral motifs on silk and cotton, in tones of yellow, pink, orange and green, length 20 cm (textile)
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Pair of Qing Dynasty opium scales and case, the case in wood, opening to reveal scales with whale bone handle, length 27 cm
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Three volumes of the life of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D, by James Boswell Esq.,' 1792, comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works in chronological order', Dublin, printed by John Chambers, in brown leather binding
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17th century book: the Histori of the Defendors of the Catholiqve Faith, by Christopher lever, printed in London 1627, in brown leather binding
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Book: St Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth century, by William Godwin, third edition, Vol. II, published 1816
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19th century holy bible, containing the old and new Testaments Translated out of the original Tongues and with the former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, published 1837 Edinburgh
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Mid 18th century German Bibla Sacra, c.1744 Theologia Moralis by by F. Bartholomaeo Mastrio de Meldvla rebound, but complete copy
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Early 17th century book 'In Omnes Beat Pavli Et Aliorvm Apostolorvm Epistolas Commentaria' c.1603, by G. Gvilielmo
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The Pastorals of Virgil by Robert John Thornton, with a Course of English reading adapted for Schools in which woodcuts and 6 engraved plates by William Blake, third edition, Vol.II, published 1821h all the proper facilities are given, enabling youth to acquire the Latin Language in the shortest period of time, illustrated with 230 engravings including 17
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Set of thirty six Russian novels, the Greatest Masterpieces of Russian Literature, in English, including Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Chekhov and Turgenev, in red leatherette richly tooled and lettered in gilt (36)
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Six leather bound antique books, including Bostons Primitae Ultima and Odyssey (6)
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Four antique books, including a short and plain instruction for the Better Understanding of Lords supper 1740, the works of the Reverand Jonathan swift, D.D. 1803, the Rise and progress of Religion in the Soul, 1835 and drunken Barnabys four Journeys to the north of England 1723
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Four antique books, including Shakepeare's works, Fables by the late Mr. Gay published 1806, Punch's letters to his Sons by Douglas Jerrold and the Beauties of Addison published 1822 (4)
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Four antique books, including an Essay Concerning human Understanding by John Locke, Sixteenth edition, the Roman history from the Foundation of the city of Rome to the Destruction of the Western Empire by Dr. Goldsmith, a new edition, the book of Notable published 1840 and the Beauties of Shakespeare by the Rev.W.Dodd published 1882 (4)
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Two 19th century books, the works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin consisting of Essays 1847 and the Beauties of Samuel Johnson 1819 (2)
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Fourteen classic novels, including Oliver Twist, Tom Sawyer and black beauty (14)
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Set of twenty classic novels, from Gordons classic library, including Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and Emily Bronte, in leatherette case, (20)
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Magnificent Regency gentleman's press on chest, c.1820, in flame mahogany, with a sloping pediment, above a pair of flamed mahogany panel doors, with beaded moulding, flanked by slender spiral columns, opening to fitted sliding shelves, above a pair of drawers and two lower drawers on turned feet, 223 cm x 131 cm x 56 cm
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Lovely Dutch 18th fall front walnut bureau, the fall front opening to a fitted interior, above a series of three bow front drawers, the whole inlaid with cross banded borders, stringing and panels, raised on bun feet, 104 cm x 92 cm x 60 cm
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Wonderful bronze figure of stallion, depicted rearing on its back feet, with its head slightly turned, h137 cm x 160 cm
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Large pair of decorative bronze giraffes, depicted standing on all fours, with textured finish, height 133 cm (2)
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Good semi antique Kashan rug, of rectangular form, the central panel set with scrolling foliage, surrounded by multiple borders in rich tones of red, cream, cobalt, pale blue, 236 x 162 cm
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Good Persian rug, of rectangular form, with a central diamond medallion, surrounded by a ground of scrolling foliate motifs and multiple borders in rich tones of red, blue and green, 171 cm x 110 cm
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Delightful 19th century French Louis XVI style two door bookcase, of rectangular form, set with a stepped pediment, above a pair of glazed bevelled glass doors with brass moldings, opening to adjustable shelves, flanked by fluted columns, above a lower drawer, on a pair of bun feet, the whole accented in gilt, 224 cm x 150 cm x 55 cm purchased: the house of desks, 2000
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Lovely pair of 19th century French Charles X period bergeres, probably by Jeanselme, in mahogany and mahogany veneer with upholstered backs, above a pair of scrolled and upholstered arms, raised on sabre legs, accented with anthemion moldings (2) purchased: Howell & Howell, 2000
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Pair of French Louis XVI style fauteuils, in a painted and gilt finish, with carved ribboned crest rail, above a circular caned back, with cushions back, above a pair of padded arms, above a caned and cushioned seat, raised on four tapering fluted legs, (2) purchased: harlequin Antiques, 1998
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French Louis XVI style side table, in walnut, with a shaped rectangular top, each end with pull out shelf/table rest, raised of four tapered fluted legs, united by stretchers and urn finial, 70 cm x 76 cm
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19th century inlaid mirror, of rectangular form, inlaid with scrolls and shells, with rectangular bevelled mirror, 46 cm x 61 cm
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Good late 19th century specimen display cabinet, of rectangular form, with glass hinged top with segmented sections, original used for grazier to display fine wool samples, above a pair of panel doors with fitted drawer, above a carved apron, on four cabriole feet, 91 cm x 74 cm x 94 cm
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Set of six late 19th century dining chairs, with rectangular backs, with spherical finials, above a elaborately carved centre splat, above a over covered seat on four turned legs, (6)
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Late 19th century bentwood towel rack, with a straight rod top flanked by four bentwood supports set with three stretchers, height 90 cm
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19th century Australian cedar wash stand, with shaped apron back, above a rectangular top, with central well, flanked by a pair of arms, above three drawers, on four bobbin reel supports united by lower shelf, 98 cm x 103 cm
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Elegant Art Nouveau standard lamp, with a painted pink glass shade, with oil lamp fitting, flanked by foliate scrolls on support on four paw feet, height 157 cm
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Good semi antique Isphan rug, of rectangular form, the central panel decorated with vase and scrolling foliate motifs, surrounded by multiple borders, in tones of blue and red, 190 cm x 135 cm
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Afghan Qunduzi rug, of rectangular form, in tones of red and black, 130 cm x 80 cm
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Afghan Beluchi rug, of rectangular form, with central panel surrounded by geometric border, in tones of red, black and cream, 140 cm x 80 cm
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Afghan Turkaman rug, of rectangular form, with central stylised panel, surrounded by geometric borders, in tones of red, black and cream, 120 cm x 80 cm
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Delightful Biedermeier style occasional table, with a circular top, with fine ebonised stringing, above tapering support, on trefoil base with bun feet, height 73 cm, depth 79 cm
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Fine George II style parcel gilt mirror, of rectangular form, set with eagle finial, flanked by a double swan neck pediment, above a rectangular mirror with gilt surrounds, height 144 cm
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Gainsborough style arm chair, with a straight upholstered back and seat above a pair of arms, on four legs, in a green brocade fabric
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Late 19th century gilt mirror, with a carved scrolled finial, above arched case set with bevelled mirror, height 93 cm
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Set of six Italian spaghetti chairs, after Giandomenico Belotti, in a red finish with black strapping, (6)
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Large faux marble pedestal, with a square top, above a tapering pedestal base, in a green and gilt finish, height 120 cm
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Italian alabaster column, of cylindrical form in tones of white, cream and grey, height 106 cm
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Italian marble column, in cream and gilt with volute capital, height 120 cm
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Edwardian oak torchere, with a circular top, above a carved spiral support and cricular base, height 91 cm
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Very large pair of decorative horses, depicted standing on all fours wearing decorative saddles, accented with coloured cabochons, and bone panels, both standing on plinths, 105 cm x 103 cm
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Pair of outdoor garden lions, depicted seated with heads slightly raised, height 64 cm
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Large carved stone outdoor figure, in the form of an Easter Island head, height 107 cm
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Large pair of Chinese carved Kwan Yin figures, depicted wearing flowing robes, height 135 cm (2)
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Large carved Chinese Kylin, depicted seated, with incised decoration to the body, height 78 cm
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Superb Napoleon III French Japanese secretaire, of handsome proportions, set with white carrara marble top, and brass insets and mounts, above an apron drawer opening to reveal fitted interior, above a pair of doors, flanked by a pair of fine gilt bronze maidens, the whole on pedestal base, 100 cm x 132 cm x 56 cm. Purchased: Harlequin Antiques 1998, then private collection Sydney
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Louis XVI style marble top console table, with a brown and rouge marble demi lune top above a carved apron raised on four tapered and fluted legs with ribboned decoration united by stretchers with urn, in a painted finish, 92 cm x 114 cm
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William IV mahogany serving table, with rectangular top, set with three drawers, with wood handles, with twin supports, united by stretcher, on four carved feet, 78 cm x 119 cm x 58 cm
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Antique style dining suite, comprising of ten dining chairs, extension dining table to two leaves and magnificent sideboard, (11)
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Chinese altar table, with narrow rectangular top, set with three drawers, with inset handles, raised on four curved legs united by stretchers, 101 cm x 152 cm 51 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Persian Hamadam runner, of rectangular form, with central diamond panel, surrounded by floral motifs and borders, in tones of red, cream and brown, 300 cm x 95 cm
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Fine Persian Nain rug, of rectangular form, with central stylised panel, surrounded by foliate motifs and floral borders, in tones of cream, blue and brown, 189 cm x 115 cm
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Persian Hamadan runner, of rectangular form, decorated with stylised geometric motifs, in tones of blue, red, orange and black, 235 cm x 124 cm
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Three piece Louis XV style suite, comprising of a pair of armchairs and two seater, all carved with acanthus crest rails and curved arms above a generous seat on cabriole legs, (3)
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Edwardian tall back armchair, with rectangular back, above a pair of carved acanthus arms square seat and carved legs
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Louis XV style carved gilt wood mirror, in a cream and gilt finish
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Victorian walnut games table, of demilune form, with hinged top opening to tooled leather games table on turned foot, on four carved legs on castors, 75 cm x 95 cm
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Good Emille Galle Art Nouveau occasional table, of triangular form, inlaid with an image of a stag in mountain landscape, signed Galle, above shaped supports and lower inlaid shelf on three shaped legs, height 73 cm
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George III mahogany chest of drawers, of rectangular form, set with two short drawers above three graduated drawers all cock beaded, with swan neck handles, raised on four bracket feet, 105 cm x 117 cm
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Lovely Victorian nursing chair, with a carved crest rails, above an hour glass back, on turned legs, in a dusty pink fabric
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19th century hall chair, with inlaid crest rail, above a splat back covered seat on four fine legs
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Edwardian mirrored back sideboard, with a shaped mirrored back, set with a series of shelves and mirrors, above a rectangular top set with series of drawers and doors with carved motifs, on six legs, 237 cm x 152 cm x 57 cm
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Victorian mahogany mirrored back sideboard, with shaped mirror back with scroll supports, above a central drawer, above a central arched flamed mahogany door, flanked by two similar, opening to fitted drawers and shelves, 100 cm x 167 cm x 65 cm
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