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Decorative Arts & Asian Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:578
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Asian ArtsLots with images:578
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:315
Date:20-Oct-2020
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A pair of American Gothic revival side chairs, circa 1880, the reeded finial terminals above carved Gothic themed splats and spindles, the seats upholstered in original verdure tapestry, upon legs and stretchers of conforming design, 110 cm high, 49 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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An Arts & Crafts Hand-Beaten sterling silver chalice, by Omar Ramsden, London, circa 1920, the globular bowl with an everted lip, raised on a circular foot with a twisted stem, decorated with patera. The underside engraved 'Omar Ramsden me fecit'. Approximately 134 gms silver, 12 cm high, 7.5 cm diameter
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An Arts & Crafts inlaid oak bookcase, designed by Arthur W. Simpson of Kendal (1857-1922), circa 1910, of simple form, delicately inlaid with geometric designs to each side. Having three shelves. 134 cm high, 72.5 cm wide, 24 cm deep. Provenance: Paul Reeves, London
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A pair of Morris & Co. Oval Cord-Seated 'Sussex' chairs, designed by Ford Madox brown, late 19th century, with turned uprights triple top rail and spindle detail with central cross, oval rush seat, triple front stretcher. Total height - 87 cm, seat height 43 cm. Other Notes: for a smiliar example see Leonard Joel, the collection of the late John Schaeffer AC, August 25 2020, lot 505
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An Art Nouveau brass and glass chandelier, circa 1900, the decorative twist formed stem terminating with a glass pendant shade encased in pierced brass band and finial, the four emanating scrolled and foliate branches with partly frosted glass shades, 146 cm drop, 105 cm diameter
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An Art Nouveau wine ewer, attributed to WMF, in the style of Albert Mayer (1867-1944), circa 1890, the jug finely decorated with an aquatic scene, of female and putto casting a net into the sea. No factory marks visible, stamped 22 to base. 33.5 cm total height, 16.5 cm wide
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A French Art Nouveau brass chandelier, the stylish brass chandelier emanating three arms each with floral appliques and flower form moulded glass shades, approximately 100 cm high, 80 cm diameter
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A large pottery cat figure, by Wemyss for Goode & Co., circa 1930, the cat modelled in a seated position with glass eyes, and decorated with a thistle design. Printed retailer's mark in black to base underneath Wemyss stamp. 33 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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An apple green glaze pig figure, by Wemyss, early 20th century, naturalistically modelled, factory stamp to underside, 9 cm high, 17 cm wide.
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Two floral ceramic jardinieres, by Wemyss for Goode & Co., circa early 20th century, each decorated with repeating rose motif. Printed retailer's mark in blue to base underneath Wemyss stamp to smaller pot and signed T. Goode Wemyss in green along with Wemyss stamp to larger pot, 21 cm high, 24.5 cm diameter & 17.5 cm high and 19.5 cm diameter respectively
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A German Art Nouveau tea service, by Gerhadi & Co, circa 1905, comprising a coffee pot, tea pot, creamer, sugar and two handled tray, each decorated with a floral design. Stamped Gerhardi & Co. 1771 to underside. The tray 59 cm wide
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A rare Australian oak Melbourne stock exchange Chairman's chair, late 19th century, modelled in the Gothic revival style, the black leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved pediment bearing a monogram and flanked by turned stiles terminating with Gothic steeples, the roll over arms and contoured seat raised on turned legs and stretchers. This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the Melbourne stock exchange, until the close of call trading at that exchange in December 1961. Accompanied by a…
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An Australian oak Melbourne stock exchange chair, late 19th century, modelled in the Gothic revival style, the black leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved monogram and three fleur de lys finials, the roll over arms and contoured seat raised on turned legs and stretchers. This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the Melbourne stock exchange, until the close of call trading at that exchange in December 1961, 124 cm high, 61.5 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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An Australian oak Melbourne stock exchange chair, late 19th century, modelled in the Gothic revival style, the black leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved monogram and three fleur de lys finials, the roll over arms and contoured seat raised on turned legs and stretchers. This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the Melbourne stock exchange, until the close of call trading at that exchange in December 1961, 124 cm high, 61.5 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A rare set of six Australian silver and copper goblets, bowl and amethyst set spoon, by Gary Bradley, circa 1980, each goblet having beautifully hammered sterling silver bowls upon cast copper, modelled with female, anatomical forms, the matching sugar bowl in solid silver with a fig shaped spoon set with an amethyst cabochon, hallmarked to all elements, goblets 9 cm high. Provenance: acquired from the artist, thence by descent
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A boxed commemorative set of six gilded sterling silver tea spoons, Stuart Devlin, London, circa 1973, the bowl of each spoon with a pointed tip, the gilded textured stems terminating with opera house finials, hallmarked to the underside of each stem. Approximately 210gms sterling silver, each 15 cm long
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Norman Lindsay (1879-1969), sphinx radiator cap 1988, cast bronze, on marble base, edition 88 of 200, signed with initals in cast, National Trust stamp on base. 22.5 cm high, the base 9.5 cm x 9.5 cm
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A sterling silver tea and coffee set, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, circa 1901, comprising coffee pot, tea pot, sugar and creamer. Each of faceted from with reeded borders and acacntus leaf plaquettes beneath a central monogram, raised on four ball feet. Total weight including wooden handles 2026 gms weight. The coffee pot 25.5 cm high
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A Muller Freres Art Deco lamp, circa 1920, with a mottled glass shade and a wrought iron base, the shade signed 'Muller Freres', 28 cm high
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A French Art Nouveau cameo glass vase, 'Wisteria', by Emile Galle, circa 1900, the pink glass body of tapered form with a flared rim, with lavender cameo and acid etched overlay in a wisteria motif, 'Galle' cameo signature, 29.8 cm high
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A rare French Art Nouveau four piece 'Ginette' bedroom suite, by Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), Nancy, circa 1919, the rare suite comprising a bed, wardrobe, mirror and bedside cabinet. All similarly decorated with marquetry and abalone inset floral bouquets. The bedhead and wardrobe both signed Majorelle Nancy. Model no. 424. Wardrobe: 216.5 cm high, 119.5 cm wide, 43 cm deep bedside: 89 cm high, 37 cm wide, 34 cm deep mirror: 166 cm x 110.5 cm bed: 158.5 cm wide, 206 cm long (rail). Provenance: Private…
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A French Art Deco terracotta sculpture of two Lionesses, signed Leo Amaury, circa 1930, the two lionesses modelled in stalking poses, upon a shaped terracotta base, inscribed 'Leo Amaury' to lower right hand side, 'Terrecuite R. Darly' impressed to the inside along with the insciption 'Paris', 15 cm high, 63 cm long, 26 cm wide
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A French Art Deco Macassar ebony veneered occasional table, circa 1920, veneered overall in macassar ebony, the circular top incorporating a striking starburst veneer, and raised upon a stylish hoop base, 63 cm high, 93.5 cm diameter
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An impressive black lacquered Art Deco desk together with two matching chairs, circa 1930, the desk of subtle oblique form with luxurious Art Moderne curves and lines, the leather inset top with stepped moulded edges, comprising three drawers flanking a knee hole and a central drawer, the front fitted with two retractable bookrests above doors applied with classic Art Deco gold finished and chrome handles. The chairs with carved central splats, studded leather seats and moulded front legs. 74.5 cm high,…
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A set of six black lacquered Georgian style dining chairs, 19th century, the central vase splats with green highlights, above upholstered drop-in seats, on cabriole legs and stretchers, 104 cm high, 49 cm seat height
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A French Art Deco nickel and brass chandelier, circa 1930, the nickel plated stem applied with cast brass, with six emanating scrolled branches in cast brass with decorative moulded and frosted glass shades, marked 'Ezan, France'. 105 cm high, approx 70 cm diameter
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A French patinated spelter figure of a panther, by Demeter Chiparus, circa 1930, modelled in a stalking pose with a green patina, raised on a black marble base, inscribed 'D. H. Chiparus' to the marble, 25 cm high, 75 cm long, 16 cm wide
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A frosted glass figure, 'Grande Nue Socle Lierre', by Rene Lalique, designed in 1919, circa 1920, the clear, frosted and sepia stained glass figure evokes the simplicity of the nude female figure and showcases Rene Lalique's natural skill in design and manufacture. The piece is engraved R. Lalique, and is presented on ebonised socle base, influenced from traditional Chinese design. Later fitted with a light beneath the stand, which casts a soft light beneath the figure and through the stand. 41.8 cm high…
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A French Art Deco glass table lamp, circa 1930, in frosted pressed glass, comprising three pieces, with a floral motif, 37 cm high, 21 cm diameter
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George Rayner Hoff (1894-1937), Amihion and Antiopa 1921, bronze bas relief cast 1998, the bronze nicely framed in a later oak frame. Edition of 5, signed lower right: G. Rayner Hoff and inscribed lower centre: Amihion Antiopa, 62 cm x 35 cm, mount size: 95 x 59 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Sotheby's Australia, Sydney, 21 March 2005, lot 111, Menzies, Sydney, 25 March 2010, lot 207
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George Rayner Hoff, the Kiss, 1923, bronze, edition of 10, 32 cm x 28 cm x 12 cm
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A Murano opalescent glass pendant, by Barovier & Toso, circa 1940, the conical shade crafted in rippled opalescent glass with applique glass leaf and floral details with gold foil inclusions, approximately 105 cm long
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A stylish French Art Deco palisander dining suite, by F. Pigeon, Paris, circa 1930, comprising a dining table with six chairs and a sideboard. The dining table and sideboard resplendent in bookmatched palisander veneer and accented with striking cast brass inclusions overall. Both raised on elegant splayed legs terminating on brass caps. The table incorporating extension drawers intended for leaves (not included). A small plaque to base of table reads 'Les Meubles de F. Pigeon, 42 Rue de Reuilly, Paris…
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A modernist Limoges porcelain dinner set, circa 1960, comprising twelve dinner plates, twelve soup plates, twelve dessert plates, two large oblong serving plates, two small oblong serving dishes, a large serving bowl and a gravy boat, the dinner plates 24.5 cm diameter. The large serving tray 35.5 cm x 24 cm
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A French Art Deco brass and enamelled chandelier, circa 1930, comprising six branches with frosted glass shades, enamelled in olive green with stylish cast brass fixtures, 78 cm high, approx 90 cm diameter
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A Luxurious French Art Deco Macassar ebony buffet, circa 1930, break fronted, with a marble plate top of conforming shape, the central macassar ebony doors opening to reveal two internal drawers with brass knobs above a shelf, flanked by mirrored display cabinets with glazed doors framed in brass, the whole raised upon four splayed legs, 107 cm high, 173 cm wide, 51 cm deepest point
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A French Art Deco marble figure of a dancer, early 20th century, modelled as a female in a spirited dancing pose, presented on a graduated marble base, unsigned, total height 37 cm
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A pair of French Art Deco 'Moustache' leather club chairs, circa 1920, the moustache formed back support, upholstered in tan leather, 76 cm high, 80 cm wide, 72 cm deep
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A French Art Deco wrought iron and marble hall stand, of rectilinear design, with a overhanging rack and central mirror above a rouge marble plate shelf, flanked by umbrella holders, 188 cm high, 120 cm wide, 85 cm deep
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A framed French Art Deco ostrich fan, circa 1920, incorporating faux tortoise shell sticks, the frame of conforming shape with gilded decoration, the frame 62 cm x 85 cm x 6 cm
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A framed French Art Deco ostrich fan, circa 1920, incorporating Bakelite sticks, the frame of conforming shape with gilded decoration, the frame 56 cm x 76 cm wide, 6 cm deep
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A French stand, in the Art Deco manner, circa 1950, square stone veneered top on a decorative enamelled wrought metal base, 81 cm high, 34 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A French wrought iron Art Deco manner mirror, in the Art Deco manner, circa 1950, of rectangular form set within a decorative enamelled wrought iron frame with scroll work decoration, 105 cm high, 74.5 cm wide
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A French floor lamp, in the Art Deco manner, circa 1950, of square form, the stone veneered shade surmounting a decorative wrought metal enamelled base, 177 cm high, 49.5 cm wide
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Jacques Gachat French, 20th century, untitled, portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1920. Unframed. 120 cm high, 83 cm wide
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A pair of Art Deco style wall lights, Attributted to Maitland Smith, 20th century, of demi lune form, with brass banding and marble finish, 51 cm high, 51 cm wide, 25.5 cm deep
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A pair of fully Rewired brass ship Gauges Convereted to wall sconces, by Babcock and Wilcox circa 1880, each mounted onto timber panels, each supporting two globes, the makers label above the glass housing, total height 100 cm, 20.5 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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A stylish French Art Deco palisander desk, by Sanyas Et Popot, circa 1940, the rectangular top with rounded edges, above a knee hole and four drawers with spherical chromed knobs, 77 cm high, 130 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A French Art Deco ebonized buffet, circa 1930, the rectangular marble plate top, above a single central drawer and door, flanked by larger doors applied with gilded octagonal plaquettes, all endowed with gilded brass drop handles, escutcheons and hinges, the whole raised upon bun feet to the front, 103 cm high, 179 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A bronze model of lady Godiva, after Leon Mignon (1847-1898), circa 1900, modelled astride a horse, cast with signature 'L Mignon', and mounted on a black Portoro marble plinth, 40.5 cm total height, the base 36 cm x 13.5 cm
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A set of six sterling silver coupes, by Charles S Green & Co., Birmingham, circa 1969, the shallow coupes, each decorated with a delicate floral swags, raised on slender baluster stems with a circular foot, approximately 840 gms silver, 11.5 cm high, 9 cm diameter
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An Art Deco cold painted sculpture on onyx base, signed G. Arisse, circa 1930, modelled with a kneeling woman flanked with hound' and pheasant, G. Arise inscribed to front right hand corner of the base, 44 cm high, 85 cm long, 18 cm deep
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A French Art Deco lamp, by Artisanat Francais, circa 1930, the chromed metal directional shade, on an adjustable articulated arm with the maker's name stamped to the bottom, mounted on a marble base, 37 cm high (adjustable height)
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A pair of French classical style wire urns on base, mid 20th century, of typical form and of welded construction, featuring a rustic painted finish, 103 cm high, 61 cm diameter
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A painted bronze sculpture of a male, after Gaston Guitton (French, 1825-1891), 20th century, modelled as a classical semi-nude male seated on a rock formation. Signed Gaston Guillon to rock formation, and stamped a. Delpy, Pars to base, 54.5 cm high
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A French Art Deco wrought metal dressing table mirror, the overall with a bronzed finish, with metal worked rosettes and a spider on a web to one corner, 54.5 cm high, 32.5 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A pair of Biedermeier style mahogany and satin wood bedside cabinets, 20th century, of rounded form, the veneered drawers with bronzed ring-pull handles, raised upon three elegantly tapered legs, united with a lower shelf, 66 cm high, 46 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep
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An Art Deco burr walnut dining table, circa 1930, the curved rectangular top featuring bookmatched burr walnut veneer, the edge with a decorative carved foliate band, above an apron of conforming shape, raised upon two splayed pedestals decorated with roundels, terminating on moulded bases united with a stretcher, the table extending with one spare leaf, 76.5 cm high, 247 cm long fully extended,102 cm wide
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A Bohemia Marie Therese chandelier, the eight 'S' form branches heavily adorned with amber and clear Murano droplets, extending from a baluster column, 69 cm high, approx 60 cm diameter
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A Czech crystal chandelier, circa 1940, six branches with double tiered throngs, the frame stamped 'Made in Czechoslovakia', including chain 115 cm high, 60 cm diameter
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A stylish pair of stone top side tables, attributed to Maison Charles, Paris, circa 1980, the plate tops comprising samples of onyx and other semi precious stone, set in in Louis XVIII style nickel plated bases, unmarked, 33 cm high, 42 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep
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A pair of French burr amboyna bedsides, in the Empire manner, 20th century, the three drawers with brass handles, flanked by corinthian columns, upon plinth bases, from the Hotel Bristol Paris, 61 cm high, 62 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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A French Chinoiserie commode, circa 1940, of serpentine form, with two generous sized drawers, painted with landscape, flora, birds, and fishing scenes against black lacquer, with gilded highlights, and applied with ormolu mounts, 76.5 cm high, 79.5 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A pair of Italian high-back armchairs, in the style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1940, of the classic Italian 1940s design, newly upholstered in an olive green velour, with a down filled cushion, raised upon dainty carved feet, 92 cm high, 79.5 cm wide, 77 cm deep
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An Art Deco Murano glass chandelier, Barovier and Toso, circa 1930, the air bubble controlled dish eminating fifteen textured glass leaf throngs, approximately 104 cm long
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A Venetian glass pendant, circa 1950, the basket form pendant emanating eight leaves, approximately 134 cm long
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An Italian polychrome blackamoor lamp, circa 1940, carved, in polychrome with gilded highlights, holding an electrified gilded eight branch candelabra, raised on a pedestal, 195 cm high
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An Italian blackamoor lamp, circa 1940, carved, in polychrome standing on a gilded stone formed pedestal, holding a gilded metal work five branch electrified candelabra, 210 cm high
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A pair of French Art Deco walnut framed club chairs, circa 1940, of modernist geometric design with cream velour upholstery, 80 cm high, 80 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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A modern sterling silver circular tray, by Barker Ellis silver Co., Birmingham, circa 1988, of circular form with a beaded rim, approximately 782 gms silver, 30.5 cm diameter, 0.5 cm high
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A stylish Arts & Crafts German 800 silver candelabrum, by Emmy Roth, circa 1930, the lovely and beaten silver candelabrum with a stylized fluted stem with a central sconce, emanating three curved arms, marked 800 with facsimile signature, approximately 1402 gms silver, 45 cm high, 40 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne. Other Notes: Emmy Roth was a German female silversmith, who was heavilly influenced by the Bauhaus movement and often featured contemporary architectural models in her…
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A Silver-Mounted violin bow, by Thomas R. Egan (Fl Los Angeles), Los Angeles, circa 1990, the octagonal stick with ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands, stamped 'Thomas R. Egan' to the handle, accompanied by a copy of a valuation from Vita Dolce Violins, Los Angeles, dated 19 July 2002, accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership, 71.5 cm long. Provenance: Smith & Singer (formerly Sotheby's Australia), Russell Crowe: the Art of Divorce, April 7 2018, lot 32,…
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A Bohemia crystal chandelier, circa 1950s, the six branches emanating from a crystal stem, adorned with lustre drops, total height including chain - 133 cm, 62 cm diameter
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A 'Pewter Reflection' mirror, by Theodore Alexander, the pewter Argento framed wall mirror, with a bevelled frame and a rectangular bevelled edge mirror plate, the verso has prefitted hanging wires so it was hang vertically or horizontally, 173 cm high, 133 cm wide, 7.5 cm deep
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A French Art Deco salon table, attributed to Jules Leleu, circa 1930, the circular top incorporating a starburst satinwood veneer, upon a walnut hoop base with outsweeping legs, 57 cm high, 75 cm diameter
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An Italian Latticino hand blown cage pendant, by Archimede Seguso, circa 1930, the pendant light hand blown and mounted in a scrolling metal cage form frame, 110 cm total length
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An Italian Latticino hand blown cage pendant, by Archimede Seguso, circa 1930, the pendant light hand blown and mounted in a scrolling metal cage form frame, 110 cm total length
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A French Art Deco cold painted spelter and ivorine figure, by E. Menneville, circa 1930, modelled as a young female descending a set of painted stone and onyx steps flanked by two borzois. Her face and hands carved from ivorine, the base signed 'Menneville', 47 cm high, 44 cm wide, 21.5 cm deep
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