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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:279
Sale Title:20.21C Art + DesignLots with images:274
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:243
Date:2-Mar-2021
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Florence Knoll (American, 1917-2019), three seater sofa, designed 1954, manufactured by Knoll, steel with polished chrome finish, purple wool upholstery, height 70 cm width 230 cm depth 80 cm. Provenance: green room, opera house, Sydney, 2014. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), set of five bar stools, designed c. 1982, purple leather, steel (5), height 75 cm. Provenance: Burdekin Hotel, Oxford street, Sydney, c. 1982.
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Clement Meadmore and Michael Hirst (Australian, 1929-2005 and 1917-2002), four wire chairs, designed c. 1955, manufactured by Michael Hirst, Melbourne, black coated steel rods (4), height 90 cm.
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Jean-Marie Massaud (French, b. 1966), Aspen sofa, designed 2005, manufactured by Cassina, Burgundy and pink patterned fabric, chromed steel frame, height 180 cm width 90 cm depth 72 cm.
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), set of ten series 7 chairs, designed c. 1955 / c. 2010, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, bent plywood with dark green finish, chromed steel legs, each retains manufacturer' label (10), height 77 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), chaise lounge, model 43, designed 1937/ c. 2017, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch frame with black webbing, retains manufacturer's label, height 70 cm width 164 cm depth 61 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney.
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), tank armchair, model 400, designed 1936/ c. 2019, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch frame with black and white zebra pattern upholstery, retains manufacturer's label, height 70 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney.
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George Nelson & Associates, bubble pendant light, designed 1952 / c. 2015, manufactured by Modernica, retains manufacturers decal label, diameter 55 cm.
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), screen 100, designed 1936/ c. 1960, manufactured by Artek, lacquered pine, height 150 cm width 200 cm. Provenance: Modernity, Stockholm, October 2014. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Dcw chair, designed 1945 / c. 2007, manufactured by Herman Miller, moulded plywood, retains manufacturer's label, height 73 cm width 50 cm depth 53 cm.
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), three stools, model 60 Paimio, designed 1934/ c. 2018, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, with yellow laminated tops, each retains manufacturer's label (3), height 44 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney.
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Ron Arad (Israeli, b. 1951), MT3 rocking armchair, manufactured by Driade, polyethylene monobloc, retains manufacturer's label, height 78 cm width 80 cm depth 104 cm.
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Joe Colombo (American, 1923-1978), pair of white KD27 table lamps, designed 1964, manufactured by Kartell, plastic, retains manufacturer's label (A/F) (2), height 25 cm.
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Apartment 8 (German), two line wall mounted coat stands, manufactured by Schonbuch, white and grey (2), height 170 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney.
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Apartment 8 (German), line wall mounted coat stand, manufactured by Schonbuch, dusky rose, height 170 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney.
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Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978), pair of diamond chairs, designed 1952, white powder-coated steel frame, visible rust (2), height 78 cm width 84 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Hall Best family, Sydney.
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Konstantin Grcic (German, b. 1965), Diana C side table, designed 2002, manufactured by Classicon, powder-coated steel, silver finish, retains manufacturer's labels, height 34 cm width 46 cm depth 35 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney.
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Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy (Spanish and Argentine), Bkf chair or 'Butterfly Chair', designed 1938, mannufactured by Cuero design, brown leather, black powder coated metal frame, height 94 cm width 86 cm.
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Norman Cherner (American, 1920-1987), gas lift Task chair, designed 1958/ c. 2011, manufactured by the Cherner chair Company, walnut veneer, plywood, chromed steel, black leather seat pad, swivel base, retains manufacturers label, height 81 cm.
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Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Meridiana desk lamp, c. 1980, manufactured by Stefano Cevoli, plastic, metal, with adjustable shade, retains manufacturers label, European plug, height 63 cm. Provenance: Ap design house, Sydney.
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After Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), pair of Barcelona chairs, designed 1929, tan leatherette cushions, chrome plated steel base (2), height 82 cm width 75 cm depth 77 cm. Provenance: Arredorama, Sydney, c. 1970.
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James Farrell (Australian, 1902-1999), pair of Oroglass chairs, c. 1970, manufactured by Module Company & staff Pty. Ltd., perspex and mustard velvet upholstered seats and backs, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 74 cm.
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Henry Wilson (Australian, b. 1983), surface sconce, designed 2017, produced by studio Henry Wilson, white marble, height 35 cm width 30 cm depth 10 cm.
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A. Bouchaudeau (French), pair of lounge armchairs, c. 1950, oak and raffia (2), height 76 cm width 65 cm depth 78 cm. Provenance: Alan Wanzenberg Architect, New York, purchased from, the artist's studio, France, c. 1950, Shapiro, a gentlemans collection of, contemporary design, 2017. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Gerard Havekes (Australian, 1925-2011), coffee table, c. 1970, rectangular tiled top, teak base and frame, height 38 cm width 134 cm depth 77 cm.
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Jorgen Baekmark (Danish), set of six dining chairs, model J80, c. 1960, manufactured by Fdb Mobler, oak and paper cord, retain manufacturer's labels (6), height 81 cm. Provenance: Khai Liew, Adelaide. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Set of four Danish dining chairs, model no. 206, c. 1960, manufactured by Farstrup Mobler, teak with navy blue wool seats, retain manufacturer's labels (4), height 76 cm.
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Norman Cherner (American, 1920-1987), armchair, designed 1958/ c. 2008, manufactured by the Cherner chair Company, walnut veneer, plywood, ebony satin finish, retains manufacturers label, height 80 cm.
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Norman Cherner (American, 1920-1987), Konwiser Avenue 'C' Cafe table, designed 1958/ c. 2010, manufactured by the Cherner chair Company, walnut and stainless steel, height 52 cm diameter 75 cm.
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Ingmar Relling (Norwegian, 1920-2002), Siesta chair, c. 1970, manufactured by Westnofa, black painted birch, brown leather cushion, retains manufacturer's label, height 82 cm.
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Hans Olsen (Danish), two seater sofa, c. 1960, manufactured by C S Mobler, rosewood and black leather, retains manufacturer's label, height 72 cm width 126 cm depth 72 cm.
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman, designed 1956/ c. 2009, manufactured by Herman Miller, black leather cushions, moulded plywood shell with walnut finish, metal base, retains manufacturers decal labels, with certificate of authenticity (2), height 82 cm, height 43 cm (ottoman).
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman, designed 1956/ c. 2009, manufactured by Herman Miller, black leather cushions, moulded plywood shell with walnut finish, metal base, retains manufacturers decal labels, with certificate of authenticity (2), height 82 cm, height 43 cm (ottoman).
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Jorgan Kastholm and Preben Fabricius (Danish, 1931-2007 and 1931-1984), Fk bucket lounge chair, designed c. 1960, manufactured by Walter Knoll, dark brown leather, aluminium and steel swivel base, retains manufacturer's label. Provenance: Walter Knoll Store, London, 2017. Private Collection, Sydney.
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David Weeks, New York, adjustable arc table lamp, no. 109, manufactured by David Weeks studio, spun aluminium shade, polished nickel and plastic, height 75 cm.
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Barber & Osgerb studio (British), Paris bookshelf, designed 2005, manufactured by Classicon, jet black lacquered shelves, with two black, two grey and two white powder-coated steel supports, brand new, boxed. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney.
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), set of four EA101 aluminium group chairs, designed 1958, manufactured by Vitra, cast aluminium and enamelled steel, black mesh seats, each retains manufacturer's label (4), height 83 cm.
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Norman Cherner (American, 1920-1987), set of four side chairs, designed 1958/ c. 2010, manufactured by the Cherner chair Company, ebony satin finish, beech and plywood, each retains manufacturers label (4), height 80 cm.
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Carlo Mollino (Italian, 1905-1973), Reale dining table, designed 1946, manufactured by Zanotta, bevelled clear glass top raised above black painted oak base, retains manufacturer's stamp, height 72 cm width 220 cm depth 90 cm. Provenance: space furniture, c. 2007. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Set of eight Danish dining chairs, c. 1960, manufactured by Skovby Mobelfabrik, rosewood and black vinyl seats, retains manufacturer's label (8), height 77 cm.
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Poul Cadovius (Danish, 1911-2011), circular dining table, c. 1960, manufactured by France & Sons, rosewood and brushed aluminium, retains manufacturer's label, height 72 cm diameter 158 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Kai Kristiansen (Danish, b. 1929), set of four compass dining chairs, c. 1958, manufactured by Sva Mobler, oak, red vinyl (4), height 79 cm.
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Yuriko Takahashi (Japanese), pair of Twister stools, designed 2002, manufactured by Swedese, laminated birch veneer with clear lacquer finish and chromed steel tube (2), height 45 cm width 41 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: Scandinavium Store, Surry hills, 2003. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Hans Jorgensen Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007), coffee table, designed c. 1970, manufactured by Getama, oak, retains manufacturers label, height 48 cm width 85 cm depth 85 cm.
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Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972), three piece lounge setting, c. 1960, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, solid oak frame with raised back, flat loose cushions in cream and brown tartan woollen upholstery, retains manufacturers decal label (3), chair: height 85 cm footstool: height 38 cm.
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), set of four moulded plastic chairs, designed c. 1948/ c. 2010, manufactured by Herman Miller, black polypropylene shell seat with wood base, each retains manufacturer's label (4), height 81 cm.
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Andre Dubreuil (French, b. 1951), pair of ram chairs, designed 1986, manufactured by Ceccotti Collezioni, steel, wooden seats, each retains manufacturer's stamp (2), height 93 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Philippe Starck (French, b. 1949), Romeo moon floor lamp, designed 1998, manufactured by Flos, acid-etched pressed borosilicate glass internal diffuser, pressed clear glass shade, grey painted steel stem and die-cast aluminium base, height 160 cm.
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Philippe Starck (French, b. 1949), Romeo moon pendant light, designed 1998, manufactured by Flos, acid-etched pressed borosilicate glass internal diffuser, pressed clear glass shade, diameter 50 cm.
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), three stools, model 60 Paimio, designed 1934/ c. 2018, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, with yellow laminated tops, each retains manufacturer's label (3), height 44 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney.
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), chair, model 611, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch and black leather upholstered seat, height 79 cm.
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After Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of armchairs, designed 1928, white leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames (2), height 68 cm width 76 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney.
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After Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of armchairs, designed 1928, white leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames (2), height 68 cm width 76 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney
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After Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of armchairs, designed 1928, white leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames (2), height 68 cm width 76 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney.
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After Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of LC3 armchairs, designed 1928, black leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames (2), height 66 cm width 103 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney.
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After Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of LC3 armchairs, designed 1928, black leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames (2), height 66 cm width 103 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney.
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After Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of LC3 armchairs, designed 1928, black leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames (2), height 66 cm width 103 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney
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After Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of LC3 armchairs, designed 1928, black leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames (2), height 66 cm width 103 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney
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After Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of LC3 armchairs, designed 1928, black leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames (2), height 66 cm width 103 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney
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After Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of LC3 armchairs, designed 1928, black leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames (2), height 66 cm width 103 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), pair of shell chairs, designed 1948/ c. 2008, manufactured by Vitra, red plastic shell seat with chrome steel eiffel tower base, each retains manufacturers decal label, one rubber foot missing (2), height 81 cm. Provenance: lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney.
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After Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), pair of Brno chairs, designed c. 1930, tubular steel, black leather (2), height 78 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney
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After Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), Barcelona daybed, designed 1930, black buttoned leather upholstery, wooden and chrome plated steel base, missing black rubber feet, height 45 cm width 196 cm depth 98 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney.
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After Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), pair of side tables, designed 1957, circular white marble top supported by white powder-coated aluminium tulip base, one top chipped (2), height 52 cm diameter 41 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney.
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After Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), three side tables, designed 1957, circular white marble top supported by white powder-coated aluminium tulip base, one top chipped (3), height 52 cm diameter 41 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney.
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After Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), pair of side tables, designed 1957, circular white marble top supported by white powder-coated aluminium tulip base (2), height 52 cm diameter 41 cm. Provenance: Mobili furniture, 2009, lobby of Grovesnor place designed by Harry Seidler, Sydney
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Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934), elliptical vase, c. 1985-88, hand-built stoneware with matte brown-black glaze, unglazed central motif to front and rear surfaces, artist's stamps to base, height 12.5 cm width 14.5 cm depth 7 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Alexander Leckie (Scottish/Australian, b. 1932), blossom vase, c. 1960, wheel-thrown stoneware with a dark blue and brown glaze, together with a bowl with olive green glaze, artist's signatures to bases (2), height 16.8 cm diameter 13.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Roswitha Wulff (Australian, b. 1941), squared vase, c. 2005, wheel-thrown stoneware, wood-fired with shino glaze displaying some carbon trapping, artist's monogram and stamps to base, height 18 cm diameter 13 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Fred Olsen (American), weed vase, c. 1990, wood-fired stoneware of altered form with a narrow neck and flaring mouth applied off-centre. Wood-fired and, artists stamp to base, together with a small Roger Webb porcelain vase, turquoise glaze with wax resist spots (2), height 16.5 cm. Provenance: Exhibited at Janet Mansfield gallery, William Street, Paddington, c. 1990, the collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Paul Davis (Australian, b. 1955), Oribe slab platter, Sturt Pottery, Mittagong, c. 2005-2009, thick four-footed slab platter, Hagi style flashing stoneware, carved and brushed grass highlighted by dark green Oribe style glaze, artist's signature to base, height 6 cm width 23.7 cm depth 20.3 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Milton Moon (Australian, b. 1926), charger, c. 1986, wheel-thrown stoneware with matte glaze and brushed floral decoration, artist's signature to base, height 20 cm diameter 40 cm. Provenance: The collection of Jeff Mincham, AM, SA.
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Andrew Halford (Australian, b. 1953), two vessels, stoneware vessel of squat form with incised and glazed geometric pattern, artists mark impressed near foot (2), height 19 cm. Provenance: The collection of Lorna Mellor AM, Padulla Place, Castle Cove, house designed by Peter Swan and interiors by Marion Hall Best, c. 1964.
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Ros Auld (Australian), vessel, c. 2000, slab-built stoneware, with grey and wood ash glaze, artist's signature to base, height 43 cm width 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Australian studio Pottery vase, c. 2000, hand built earthenware of cylindrical form, artist's signature to base 'Light St + 9', height 32 cm. Provenance: Hall Best family, Sydney.
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Jane barrow (Australian, b. 1957), Hawkesbury river Ripples vase, c. 2004, wheel-thrown stoneware with granite lustre and inlaid dark slip ripples, celadon glaze to interior, artist's signature to base, height 25 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Jane barrow (Australian, b. 1957), vase, Journey of the rim series, c. 2010, altered thrown stoneware, saggar fired in charcoal, with granite luster and black inlayed slip pattern, artist's signature to base, height 38.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Lorna Mellor AM, Padulla Place, Castle Cove, house designed by Peter Swan and interiors by Marion Hall Best, c. 1964.
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Andrew Halford (Australian, b. 1953), vase, c. 1990, wheel-thrown stoneware with bands of light slip shell imprint inlay (Mishima), sprayed with granite glaze and gas fired, artist's stamp to foot, height 26.5 cm diameter 14.8 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Owen Rye (Australian, b. 1944), bottle vase, c. 2007, wood-fired stoneware, height 41 cm. Provenance: John Freeland gallery, Sydney, c. 1996.
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Carol Murphy (Australian), coral vessel, c. 2015, earthenware with clear glaze, with stand, height 54 cm. Provenance: Access contemporary Art gallery, Sydney NSW, August 1997. Private Collection, NSW.
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Carol Murphy (Australian), vessel, c. 2015, earthenware with clear glaze, with stand, height 55 cm. Provenance: Access Contemporary Art gallery, Sydney NSW, August 1997, Private Collection, NSW.
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Gillian Broinowski (Australian,1934-2008), flat form vase, slab-built stoneware, artist's stamp to base, height 36 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Phillip McConnell (Australian, b. 1947), shino glazed bowl, c. 1975-84, wheel-thrown stoneware with shino glaze, together with a stoneware flask with iron brushwork, artists monogram and 'The Pottri' stamps to foot (2), height 8 cm diameter 21.8 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Victoria Howlett (Australian, b. 1945), square platter, kimono series c. 1985, stoneware with kimono inspired iris decoration in brushed slips and oxides, unsigned, height 9 cm width 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Les Blakeborough (Australian, b. 1932), angular bottle vase, porcelain with brushed iron oxide and cobalt floral motifs, pale celadon glaze, artist's signature to base, together with four olive green glazed tenmoku form bowls, Ian Mckay, c. 1980, stamped (5), height 19 cm diameter 13 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Harold Hughan (Australian, 1893-1987), bowl, c. 1960, wheel-thrown stoneware with oatmeal glaze, decorated with a brushed cobalt wavy line between iron oxide borders, artist's stamp to base, together with a plate with wax resist pattern, c. 1965, artist's signature to base (2), height 10 cm diameter 25 cm, height 3.7 cm diameter 22.4 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.
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Three Australian studio bowls, comprising Paul Davis Hagi style bowl, Don court wood-fired bowl and Jeff Mincham Oribe style bowl, all signed (3), height. Provenance: The collection of Jeff Mincham, AM, SA.
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Robin Welch (British, 1936-2019), set of six ramekins, c. 1964, wheel-thrown stoneware, with olive green glaze, artist' stamp near base (6), height 7.5 cm.
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Lidded tea ceremony water jar, lacquer, together with glazed stoneware tea bowl, with wooden box (2). Provenance: The collection of Jeff Mincham, AM, SA.
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