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Estate & Collector — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:298
Sale Title:Estate & CollectorLots with images:296
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:238
Date:17-Nov-2019
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Besler, Basilius (German 1561-1629), 'Asphodelus Maior Albus', (spotted Orchid), plate from botanical folio, 'Hortus Eystettensis', pub. Nuremburg, 1613, hand coloured copper engraving, 48 x 40 cm
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Merian, Maria Sibylla (German 1647-1717), 'Butterfly Metamorphosos 7, from, 'Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium', pub. 1726, height and coloured engraving 38.5 x 28 cm
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Knorr, George (German 1705-1761), 6 various engravings, from, 'Thesaurus rei Herbariae Universalis', pub. 1770, copper plate engraving (6), 30 x 20 cm approx. (each)
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Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm (German 1683-1741), 2 various Pairints from, 'Phytanthoza Iconographia', pub. 1735-45, 'Hyacinthi Flores', &, 'Scolymocephala', mezzotint (2), 32 x 20 cm, & 32 x 21 cm
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6 various botanical hand coloured lithographs. 25 x 19.5 cm (largest)
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Folio of 30 botanical etchings & lithographs. Approx. 26 x 18 cm (each)
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Folio of 22 various animal & bird etchings. 28 x 20 cm (largest)
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Bloch, Marcus Elieser (German 1723-1799), 3 various engravings, 'Cottus Quadricornis', (19 x 30 cm), 'Ostacion Cornutus', (18 x 32 cm); &, 'Squalus Centrina', (18 x 35 cm). From, 'Ichtyologie, our histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere.', engraving (3)
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Pennant, Thomas (British 1726-1798), 3 etchings from, 'British Zoology.', pub. 1776. Plate III (19 x 12 cm), plate X (119 x 12 cm), & plate XIV (17 x 11 cm).
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Edwards, George (1694-1773), 4 plates from, 'A natural history of Birds', pub.1802, plate no. 58, 69, 148 & 170, copper plate engraving (4), 23 x 19 cm (each)
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Seguy, Emile Allain (French 1877-1951), 3 various Pairints from, 'Suggestions for Stuffs & Carpets.', plate numbers 1, 13 & 17. Stencil (3), 36 x 26 cm (each)
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Jones, Owen (British 1809-1874), 2 folio plates from, 'The Grammar of Ornament', pub. 1856, 'Renaissance', (30 x 20 cm); &, 'Middle Ages', (29 x 19.5 cm).
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22 17th/18th century woodcut Pairints. Various artists including. Christoffel van Sichem (1581-1658). 8 x 10 cm (average)
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Van Meurs, Jacob (Dutch c1620-1680), 9 various engravings from, 'De Franse Merkurius.', copper plate engraving (9), 11 x 12 cm each (approx)
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11 various 19th century steel plate engravings. 31 x 24 cm (largest)
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15th C illuminated page. From, 'Book og Hours', France. Ink, colour & gilt on Velum 15 x 9.5 cm
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Indian school illuminated book page, tiger Hunt, calligraphy script verso. Some insect holes, gouache & ink, 18.5 x 9 cm
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Mogul illuminated manuscript page. A burning fortress under siege. With war elephants & cannon. Calligraphy script verso. Gouache, ink & gilt
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Indian school miniature Pairince & courtesan, gouache ink & gilt on ivory, 10 x 6.5 cm
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Indian school, nobleman & Courtesans, 19th century or earlier, ink, gilt & colour on paper, 24 x 19 cm
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Victorian papier mache side chair. With mother of pearl inlay, c1880. Estate late Lily Mathieson.
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Eastern icon St Constantine & St Helena, gilt & tempera on wood panel, 36 x 29.5 cm (overall)
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Ethiopian Coptic school, St George & the dragon, watercolour on card, 33 x 23 cm
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Nicolette / Nicoletti?, Ofrenda de Tiara,' 1925, Chalcography, 51.5 x 34.5 cm
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Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese 1786-1864), 3 boating Subjects, woodblock triptych, 21 x 34 cm (each)
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Chikanobu, Toyohara (Japanese 1838-1912), 'Catching Fireflies', woodblock triptych, 34.5 x 72 cm (overall)
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Chikanobu, Toyohara (Japanese 1838-1912), 'Emperor Meiji enjoying the cool Evening', woodblock triptych, 34 x 23 cm each image
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Two Chinese scrolls. One depicting emperor Qianlong, (1711-1799), the other with six seated civil officials, ink & colour (2), 108 x 239 cm each (perspex case).
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Framed Chinese silk embroidery. Blue ground with bird and floral decoration.78 x 29 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain baluster vase. Famille rose enamelled decoration of figures in a garden, height 58 cm
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Pair Chinese blue & white lidded jars. Under glaze blue, decoration of tendrils & flowers, height 22 cm
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Japanese Ginbari cloisonne vase. Pale green ground with blossom branches, height 21 cm
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Japanese Ginbari cloisonne vase. Green with soft floral decorative band, height 22 cm
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Chinese bronze hand warmer. Qianlong reign mark to base. Bail handle & engraved court scene to sides, height 19 cm, length 22 cm
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Chinese silver gilt & enamel tea caddy. Filigree body enamelled with flowering trees & birds, height 18 cm W534g
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19th century bronze Malay Cerek (kettle). Melon form, ritual kettle from Sarawak province, height 25 cm
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Japanese porcelain square formed bottle. Applied square neck, cobalt underglaze panels with red iron & copper lotus flower decoration, height 22 cm
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Japanese Meiji period ivory lion. Tokyo school carving of a male lion on a wooden stand. With old restorations. Together with one other. Nb: export restricted, length 21 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze ruyi sceptre. With jade inlay, length 29 cm
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Two Chinese jade carvings. A stylised cicada & bird, length 10 cm (largest)
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French comtoise clock, ornate brass case & pendulum. The white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, signed, 'Louis Badoz Au Puy.', Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 130 cm
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Late 19th century French spelter lamp, 'La Danse', by Auguste Louis Mathurin Moreau (1834-1917). In the form of a maiden dressed in classical robes, holding a torch aloft. Foundry stamp & signature. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 97 cm
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Victorian kerosene table lamp. With pink milk glass font & etched glass shade. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 62 cm
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Alabaster figural lamp, young woman standing next to a drum, height 48 cm
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Cenedese Murano art glass aquarium block. Mounted on a light stand, depicting tropical fish & seeweed. Bears label, 'Pairemiata Glass Murano', to side. Glass 20 x 15 x 5 cm. Maple base, height 10 cm, width 30 cm, depth 20 cm, Estate late Lily Mathieson.
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Seguso Murano art glass vase. In green, orange & clear glass, height 41 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'St George and the Dragon.', HN2856, dated 17/11/82. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 42 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'Flower Seller's Children', HN1342. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 20 cm
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Pair Royal Doulton porcelain figurines, 'Harlequin', &, 'Columbine.', HN2737 & HN2738. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 31 & 32 cm
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Disabled soldiers Pottery vase, 1920-25. Red earthenware baluster shape with twin handles. Multi-coloured drip glaze, 'Dsp', impressed mark to base, height 18 cm
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Australian pokerwork ashtray stand. Decorated with trees. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 75 cm
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Three Royal Doulton porcelain figurines, 'Autumn Breezes', HN1934 (height 19.5 cm), 'Grand Manner', HN2723 (height 20 cm); &, 'Charlotte', HN2421. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 17 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'Pairincess Badoura', HN4179. Edition 131/500. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 19 cm
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Crown Devon rouge Lustreware vase. With enamelled & gilt floral decoration, height 22 cm
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Two early Royal Doulton character figures, 'The Poacher',HN2043 (height 16 cm); &, 'Owd Willum',HN2042 (height 18 cm). Both with impressed signature, 'Harradine'
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5 Shelley porcelain vases. Fruit border pattern no. 8545, height 8 cm - 13 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'Abdullah.', HN2104. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 16 cm
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Royal Doulton figurine, 'Falstaff', HN2054, height 18 cm
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Royal Doulton figurine, 'The Pairofessor', HN2281, height 18.5 cm
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Two Royal Doulton porcelain figurines, 'Wistful', HN2396 (height 17 cm); &, 'Leading Lady', HN2269. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 20 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'Cleopatra', HN2868. Edition 337/550. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 19 cm
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Royal Doulton figurine, 'The Wizard', HN2877, height 24.5 cm
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Royal Doulton figurine, 'The Jester', HN2016, height 24.5 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'Matador & Bull', HN2324. Edition of 500. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 39 cm, length 61 cm, width 39 cm
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Royal Doulton figurine, 'Blue Beard', HN2105, height 26 cm
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Royal Doulton figurine, 'The Potter', HN1493, height 18 cm
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Royal Doulton figurine, 'The Foaming Quart', HN2162, height 15 cm
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Three Royal Doulton lady figurines, 'Karen', HN2388, 'Adrienne', HN1963; &, 'Southern Belle', HN2229, height 20 cm (each)
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Two Royal Doulton porcelain figurines, 'Lady Charmian', HN1949 (height 21 cm); & Daffy down Dilly', HN1714. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 20 cm
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Austrian terracotta spaniel dog head, c1900-20. Realistically modelled & painted with glass eyes, length 17 cm
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Two Edwardian citrine glass serving trays, one twin handled cake plate & one 4 sectional serving tray, Dia 26 cm (each)
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'The Potter', HN1493. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 18 cm
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Three Royal Doulton porcelain figurines, 'Lucy', HN3653 (height 19 cm), 'Kate', HN3765 (height 20 cm); &, 'Nicola', HN2839. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 19 cm
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Lladro figure of a Mexican boy. In a poncho & sombrero, together with a Nao swan figurine, height 29 cm (boy), height 20 cm (swan)
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Four Royal Doulton porcelain figurines, 'Rose', HN1368 (height 12.5 cm), 'Christmas Morn', HN1992 (height 18.5 cm), 'Veneta', HN2722 (height 21 cm); &, 'Top, 'O of Hill', HN1834 (height 18 cm), (hairline crack). Estate late Lily Mathieson.
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Clarice Cliff, 'Tree & House', pattern plate, diameter 22.5 cm
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Two Clarice Cliff hand painted plates. One Rudyard pattern (diameter 15 cm); & one autumn pattern (diameter 14.5 cm)
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Clarice Cliff bowl & plate, 'Coral Firs', pattern bowl; & a green floral decorated plate. 15.5 x 13 cm (bowl), 18 x 15 cm (plate)
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'King Charles.', Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 43 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'St George.', HN2067, Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 40 cm
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Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, 'Jack Point.', HN2080, Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 42 cm
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Two Royal Doulton figurines, 'The lobster Man', HN2317; &, 'Shore Leave', HN2254, height 18 cm & 19 cm
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Ignac Fischer reticulated vase. Twin handled bulbous vase with reticulated rim. Orientalist enamelled design, height 16 cm
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Victorian Mary Gregory water & tumbler. Together with a ruby glass ewer, height 20 cm (tallest)
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Royal Doulton figurine, 'Omar Khayyam', HN2247, height 16 cm
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Abelam lintel head. Decorated with polychrome natural pigments, height 43 cm
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Carved stone head, Thought by vendor to have come from Easter Island. Ex: Brian Murray estate, height 23 cm
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Large Aboriginal stone knife, length eilira type blade with a hardwood handle. Resin mounted. Collected Florina station, Daly river, NT. Ex John Benny collection, length 35 cm
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Three Paire-Columbian Mesoamerican Pottery figures. Chancay, cuchimilco figure (height 16 cm); Mexican Nayarit drummer figure, (height 14 cm); & Jama Coaque culture figure of a woman (height 20 cm)
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Mid 19th century packet, 'Dargeling', tea. Imported & sold by Christie & Co, high St Heathcote, Melbourne. Circa 1850-1860 16 x 8 x 8 cm
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Fijian Tanoa bowl. Used for kava. Raised on four legs, the rim & bowl interior with intricate geometric decoration, height 18 cm, diameter 41 cm
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Pair silver plate twin branch candelabrum. Corinthian column stems on a square stepped base. Some slight wear to plating, height 59 cm
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Wood & Sons, 'Shan Tung', blue & white charger, diameter 41 cm
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Edwardian twin handled oak tray. With central low relief star carving. Fold down legs, length 57 cmx45 cm
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Arts & Crafts wall clock, square timer case with applied gilt brass numerals (one loose). Pendulum missing, 34.5 x 34.5 cm
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Jupe Brothers Australian table cricket game, 1945. Including. Green field cloth, base plate, bowler, batsman, players, booklet of rules & games played. An ink cartoon of Don Bradman by J S Munro, 1961 & silver gelatin photograph of D. Jardine, English Captain of the, 'Bodyline', series, 1920-30s, printed in London. Also including. 13 cigarette cards of English & Australian players, length 72 cm (game cloth)
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Matchbox HO Railroad set. GP20 locomotive & car transporter. Unused in original packing, Estate late Lily Mathieson.
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James Campbell Pottery Brisbane stoneware paperweight. Coggle pattern & yellow glaze. Including, 'Cooee Pottery', cream earthenware dish, central floral painted design. Diameters 15 cm and 12.5 cm
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Persian silk & wool Tabriz carpet, black ground with pink boarder & central medallion, 156 x 103 cm
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Royal Albert part tea service, 'Lady Carlyle', pattern. Six tea cup trios, sugar bowl, cream jug. With two additional spare cups.
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