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The Connoisseurs Auction — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:401
Sale Title:The Connoisseurs AuctionLots with images:401
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:243
Date:1-Feb-2021
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Pair of crystal two branch wall sconce light fittings with hanging prisms
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Mahogany sideboard with bevelled mirrors, three drawers, turned columns, well carved floral panels 250 x 190 cm
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French slate and marble three piece mantle clock and garnitures, with brass ormolu mounts in working condition with key
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A rare early 19th century carved carrara marble figure of a monk carrying a large woven basket of fruit concealing a naked woman to the interior some minor damage and repairs
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19th century carved carrara marble figure depicting the semi-clad Venus some repairs to the base
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A Victorian style mahogany glazed display cabinet fitted with two full length glazed doors and adjustable internal glass shelves
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Royal Doulton part dinner set, including dinner plates, entree plates, bread plates, soup bowls for eight and serving ware some A/F in the 'Old Leeds Sprays' pattern
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A superb Victorian mahogany banquet extension dining table fitted with four leaves supported on turned legs terminating by brass and porcelain castors, length 314 cm fully extended seats 12
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Suite of six high Victorian period dining chairs with carved backs and ivory velvet upholstered seats
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Suite of six 19th century walnut balloon back dining chairs with upholstered cushioned seats
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Exquisite 19th century Italian terracotta figurine of a young child draped in cloth. Height 69 cm
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Genuine hand knotted Iranian carpet with has used 'Persian' design features, 100 percent wool pile, 374 x 298 cm
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A Georgian mahogany chest fitted with six drawers of unusual configuration, ivory escutcheons and turned knobs with mother of pearl
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A Georgian style mahogany knife box with internal stationery letter insert decorated with the Spencer lady Diana family crest, iron mask ring handles, 37 x 22 x 31 cm
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Pair of Staffordshire flat back extra large porcelain figures of spaniels, height 34 cm
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Late 19th century rare and substantial hanging Millers lantern with superb brass fittings depicting women in sailboats, the font in porcelain with blue and white decorations and hanging cut crystal prisms
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19th century mahogany ladies work table, with fitted interior on cabriole shaped legs
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A Regency mahogany wine table with tilt-top, above a tripod base, satinwood stringing
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A late 19 C. French bureau plat desk in cherrywood, leather embossed and gilded panels to the writing surface, fitted with five drawers, cabriole feet and pegged constructions
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Victorian polyphone with original Hugo Wertheim, Melbourne, Adelaide label in mahogany inlaid case together with two records
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A Victorian squat walnut Wellington chest fitted with six drawers, feathered veneers and inlays
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Victorian flamed mahogany twin drop side table on carved quadruple base
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An important designer open armchair by renown furniture maker Christopher Guy Harrison, the Villepin chair is an outstanding, beautiful tear drop fauteuil with Christopher's signature arms, which are carved from mahogany to give a rolled paper appearance, finished in gold leaf
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An important designer open armchair by renown furniture maker Christopher Guy Harrison, the Villepin chair is an outstanding, beautiful tear drop fauteuil with Christopher's signature arms, which are carved from mahogany to give a rolled paper appearance, finished in gold leaf
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A designer table lamp by Versace decorated with tapering square 'Barroco' pattern shade, ebonised and gilded column base with the Versace's signature Medusa mask
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A designer table lamp by Versace decorated with tapering square 'Barroco' pattern shade, ebonised and gilded column base with the Versace's signature Medusa mask
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An ornate rope twisted and tassel gilt metal side table with glass top
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An ornate rope twisted and tassel gilt metal side table with glass top
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Genuine hand knotted Iran carpet handmade, 100 percent wool pile, 400 x 295 cm
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An early Victorian mahogany revolving piano stool with acanthus leaf decoration, terminating to lion paw feet
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Scottish flame mahogany chest of six drawers, bow fronted, mother of pearl inlays to circular knobs, brass escutcheons
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19th century original street lantern mounted on a cast iron wall bracket, of classical form
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A George III mahogany fall front writing bureau of good quality, the fitted interior with drawers and pigeon holes and a leather writing insert fitted with four full width drawers below
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Genuine hand knotted Persian woollen carpet which has used Hamedan design features 155 x 135 cm
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A late 19th century French 'Directoire' style armoire in fruitwoods with inlaid reserves with central mirrored door and ormolu mounts
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A late 19th century French 'Directoire' style armoire in mahogany with fruitwood, amboyna and kingwood veneers, marquetry inlays with central mirrored door and ormolu mounts
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19th century Tasmanian huon pine chest of eight drawers
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Hand knotted pure woollen carpet, pink ground 150 x 110 cm
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19th century polished mahogany three door wardrobe with central mirrored door and fitted interior
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Exquisite 19th century Indian hall chair with extensive and decorative reticulated carving
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A Chinese ebonised pine side servery table fitted with four drawers
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Chinese silk surcoat embroidered with fine metal thread dragons
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Large and impressive 19th century Cantonese famille rose porcelain bowl in 'Rose Medallion' pattern decorated with panels of Chinese garden scenes and gilding on a carved wooden stand four character mark to base
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19th century bronze three clawed Japanese dragon vase with some Chinese influence, c1890. The King of dragons lived on the sea bottom. He owned the 'Tana', the pearl with ruled the tides. The ball on this vase represents the Tana. Height 29.5 cm
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Victorian mahogany bookcase of moderate proportions with two shield doors and single drawer at base, two glazed doors to top
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19th century flame mahogany Germanic chest of four drawers
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19th century burr walnut side table of large proportions fitted with a drawer
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19th century burr walnut side table of large proportions fitted with a drawer
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Palmer & Co. Antique banquet lantern with brass corinthian column, brass font with etched citrine glass shade minor chips to rim of shade
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French blue glass kerosene lamp with handpainted base and reservoir with brass fittings
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Late 19th century French Breton oak buffet with attractive carvings to the door panels and heavy metal hardware
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Matthew Flinders three vol set 'A voyage to Terra Australis' vol I and II together with charts 1966 facsimile edition
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An exotic hardwood silver inlaid walking stick with ivory mount
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A 19th century French oak dresser in the Breton style
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Johnson Bros. England 'Willow' pattern dinner ware fifty six pieces
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Victorian carved mahogany library chair well upholstered in red velvet
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A rare Australian Colonial cedar draw-leaf extension dining table, by makers J.G. Olding of Pirie St Adelaide, 4th June 1880
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Set of six Canadian spindle back country chairs with woven wicker seats, in exceptional condition
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Pair of pokerwork vases, hand painted with red blossoms height 49 cm
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A rare huon pine pokerwork vase of tall proportions decorated and hand painted with 'Three Parrots' Hurnalls retail label attached height 47 cm
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A rare Houn pine pokerwork vase 'Red Pointsettia' height 45 cm
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Genuine hand knotted Afghan carpet handmade, 100 percent wool pile, 485 x 380 cm
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19th century Germanic corner cabinet of tall proportions in flame mahogany
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Decorative Chinese lacquered papier mache wall mask 'Head of Guanyin' with oak display stand
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19th century Chinese pine sideboard fitted with two cupboard doors and six drawers in a distressed lacquer painted finish
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Pair of 19th century Japanese porcelain table lamps on carved wooden bases decorated with hand painted cranes and foliage against black ground
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An unusual Chinese Feng Shui luopean on a metal and timber stand, used by Feng Shui practitioners in relation to directional energy to plan a space
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19th century French oak Gothic revival buffet with carved panelled doors to both the upper and lower sections
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Small walnut writing desk with gilt tooled leather top, four drawers and cabriole legs, in the William and Mary style 105 x 45 x 75 cm
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Brentall table lamp depicting bronze nude lady figure and hand painted glass shade with beaded tassels
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Genuine hand knotted Persian carpet which has used 'Bakhtari' design features, 100 percent wool pile, made in Iran, 370 x 305 cm
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19th century cedar secretaire bookcase with glazed doors above fitted drawer
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Victorian mahogany six drawer chest of drawers with bun handles inlaid with mother of pearl, flanked by carved corbels
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19th century walnut stationery cabinet of miniature proportions
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French Louis Philippe walnut extension dining table, the single extension leaf supported by 6 legs when extended
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Set of six 19th century mahogany dining chairs upholstered in velvet, and bearing the label 'David Jones Australia Guaranteed Antique'
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Royal Doulton flow blue nine piece porcelain dessert set decorated with daisy flowers and gilding
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19th century Continental flame mahogany buffet, beautifully carved with fruit, flowers and game
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A bronze and marble statue modelled in the form of a young male nude
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Bronze table lamp with mythical figural mermaid base and glass shade
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Pure woollen Baktiari Persian hand woven carpet decorated with traditional central medallion design, 370 x 256 cm
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Edwardian blackwood hall stand with carved back, shield shaped mirror, brass coat racks and single drawer below marble top
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Pair of rosewood Sheraton style ladies and gentleman's chairs with satinwood inlays
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Fine quality late 19th mahogany Sheraton style mirrored back sideboard with satinwood inlays
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An attractive French style mahogany open armchair upholstered in fine tapestry
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An elegant 19th century walnut credenza with marble top and mirror back
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Large bronze figure modelled in the form of an exotic dancer with gilded highlights
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19th century Scottish open armchair with scroll arms, pierced back splat and leather upholstered seat
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Hand woven pure woollen Pakistan Bukhara carpet, 285 x 365 cm
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19th century mahogany single ended chaise longue of fine quality upholstered in pink foliate brocade covers with bolster cushion
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Pair of 19th century hall chairs with carved backs
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A Victorian walnut centre table with oval tilt-top on quadruped base
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Genuine hand knotted Persian carpet which has used 'Bakhtiari' design features, 100 percent wool pile, made in Iran, 350 x 290 cm
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Polished mahogany Pembroke table with turned legs
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A rare William IV mahogany settee with double scrolled ends and exquisite carvings to the framework, upholstered in velvet
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Genuine hand knotted Afghanistani carpet which has used 'Torkaman' design features, 100% wool pile 390 x 300 cm
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Persian hand woven pure wool hall runner, 603 x 75 cm
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Hand knotted Persian woollen prayer rug, 186 x 124 cm signed by artist
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Sarcophagus shaped large wine cooler with turned flanks lion head handles on brass lion paw feet
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Victorian walnut table on quadrupled base, shaped top
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