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The Connoisseur's Auction - Night Two — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:148
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction - Night TwoLots with images:148
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:117
Date:31-May-2022
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French country farmhouse table, with wide plank top, supported on tapering square legs with peg construction, 2 drawers to one side
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Suite of four English chairs, country, English oak with upholstered drop-in seats
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French provincial style servery table, cherrywood fitted with 2 drawers with lower pot-board, makers: Jean-Christophe Burchkardt, label inside
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Apprentice Georgian miniature chest, mahogany fitted with 4 full width drawers and mushroom knobs
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Royal Crown Derby plates, set of four 19th century Imari pattern with hand painted red, blue and gilded decorations, diameter 25 cm
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Pair of early 19th century carver chairs, polished mahogany with spade backs, scroll arms, black leather seats and turned legs
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Venetian style mirrors, a pair of decorative framed fancy shaped, matching pair
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Pair of carved winged cherub wall hanging, corbels quality carved pair of cherubs
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David Bromley, 'Butterflies' acrylic and gold leaf on canvas, signed lower right 122 x 153 cm
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19th century French silk gown, three piece olive green silk with green tassels with ribbon and flower details c.1860's, purchased in Paris by the current owner
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Walnut display bookcase, two full length glazed doors with carved acanthus leaves
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Sheffield Plate food cover, Victorian food dome, the 'Patent oval dish Cover'
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Silk birds of paradise hanging silk rug, beautiful red ground silk hanging, 160 x 100 cm
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Iranian Kashan rug, hand woven pure wool, red ground with central medallion and floral decoration 330 x 220 cm
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Georgian country chest of drawers, in English oak, fitted with five drawers, brass handles on bracket feet
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Royal Crown Derby dish, oval shaped Imari pattern decorated with hand painted orange flowers with cobalt blue and gilded highlights, width 28 cm
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Pair of Royal Crown Derby dishes, Japan pattern crescent shape porcelain dishes decorated with vase with flowers and fruit basket and gilded highlights, width 27.5 cm
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Pair of Royal Crown Derby dishes, Japan pattern shell shape dishes decorated with hand painted vase with flower and vegetables and gilded highlights, width 24 cm
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Arts and craft tapestry, depicting a 'Dancing water Bird' mounted in original frame, 57 x 44 cm
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Persian carpet, Finest quality Burgundy ground, hand woven wool, 175 x 110 cm
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Walnut credenza, mirror back above a serpentine shaped marble top, mirrored door below
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19th century table centrepiece, porcelain footed bowl decorated with hand painted lily flower to centre and scrolled gilded pierced work to edge, repaired
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Important cedar library table, early fine quality Australian cedar with ebony strung inlays to the top, the base on turned and carved tulip shaped legs, or Germanic influence.
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19th century walnut cutlery box, burr and flame walnut with a brass plaque to the top, 2 doors to the front concealing 4 full width drawers, all drawer have been relined
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Iranian Tabriz rug, hand woven pure wool, red ground with floral decoration 343 x 300 cm
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Persian carpet, Finest quality hand woven wool with highly elaborate design 150 x 100 cm
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Ladies Bonheur de jour, 19th century walnut, with cylinder top concealing a fitted interior with sliding desk inset with leather
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French ormolu mantle, Japy Freres figural mantle clock depiction a maiden holding a book a with Sevres turquoise porcelain dial and insert decorated with hand painted flowers against blue ground resting on wooden velvet lined stand, height 32.5 cm
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A pair of French armchairs, carved and gilded frames, upholstered with petit point cartouche designed fabric
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19th century Majolica banquet lamp, with white mushroom shade cast iron hanging and weighted pulley
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Persian Akhcheh rug, hand woven wool, Burgundy ground 275 x 80 cm
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Victorian burr walnut centre table, with marquetry inlaid decoration to the oval top, tilting mechanism supported on a turned pedestal and four carved legs, on castors
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Royal Crown Derby dish, Imari pattern deep square dish decorated with hand painted orange flowers and blue and gilded highlights, width 23 cm
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Royal Crown Derby cups and saucers, set of seven Imari pattern coffee cups and saucers
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Helena Wolfsohn porcelain lidded vase, impressive hand painted floral decoration with wreath design panels, decorated with courting couples, eagle finial to lid, repair to wing
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19th century burr walnut games table, circular shaped with checkered top, turned and reeded column with carved tripod legs
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Metal chess set, Medici inspired Florentine chess set, silvered and bronzed metal finish, finely cast detail, purchased in Florence 1977
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Victorian walnut davenport, of unusual design with three tiers, the top writing slope inlaid with leather and boxwood
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Victorian walnut games table, carved legs with a turned stretcher
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Large blue and white platter, 'Willow' pattern
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Victorian cameo back settee, green floral upholstery with deep buttoned back, carved walnut frame
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Iranian Tabriz rug, hand woven pure wool, red ground with central medallion and floral decoration 345 x 250 cm
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Georgian mahogany chest, fitted with five drawers, mushroom knobs on turned legs
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Victorian epergne, green pink and milk glass centre piece with tulip style trumpet epergnes
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Quality gentleman and ladies chairs, carved walnut framed with a later fabric covering with deep buttoned backs
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Victorian mahogany extension dining table, polished finish with 2 extension leaves, supported on turned legs and brass casters
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Suite of eight Victorian dining chairs, polished mahogany frames with balloon backs and carved dragon back supports, red velvet upholstered drop in seats, and turned front legs
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Franconia German porcelain, gilt and floral decorated tableware from Bavaria
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Wedgwood Dinnerset, 'Wellesley' pattern featuring embossed fruit design to rim, hand painted foliate design to centres, eight person with platters and tureens, one entree plate missing, A/F to two cups and one coupe
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Iranian Tabriz rug, hand woven pure wool, red ground with central medallion and floral decoration 390 x 295 cm
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Edwardian wash stand, Tasmanian huon pine marble top stand with tiled back and original glass knobs
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Large warming Platter,Blue and white 'Onion' pattern, with metal warming base
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Artist unknown, 'Central European city scene with Cobblestone Stairway and Figures' oil on canvas, unsigned' 73 x 58 cm, appears to have been recently cleaned and reframed
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A Sheraton style card table, early 19th century folding card table with baize interior, inlayed in exotic timber veneers of finest quality, Ex: John Klinger est
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Japanese bronze censor, decorated with applied silver and bronze foliate and animals, detailing in silver inlay. Two parts with central reservoir, signature character mark to base, height 35 cm
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Chinese emperor and Emperess framed scrolls, imposing decorative wall Art depicting Chinese male and female figures dressed in traditional Imperial costume, with Dynasty Reign mark to emperor, hand coloured Daoist symbolism present, one glass A/F
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An imposing breakfront Victorian sideboard, of finest quality and exceptional carvings to the crest of the large mirror back and handles below
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Three piece clock garniture set, white marble with gilt metal mounts, enamelled face, pair of five branch candelabra's
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Auguste Moreau 'Badinage', spelter figure with torchiere lamp, gilded highlights on circular wooden base, height 72 cm
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Auguste Moreau 'Alerte', spelter figure with torchiere lamp, gilded highlights on circular wooden base, height 72 cm
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Victorian mahogany card table, Swivelling top with a baize interior, octagonal column with a quadruped base
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Tall cut crystal storm shade, diamond cut crystal on thick crystal base
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Pair of antique fire screens, hand held with beaded embroidery brass rods and enamel handles
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19th century bow front chest, flame mahogany front with a rosewood cross banded top, fitted with five drawers
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Impressive silver plated punch set, comprising bowl, ladle, twelve cups, gilt lined, on etched tray, embossed scrolled rim
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19th century cordial bottles, a pair of, antique overlaid bottles with flowers decorated with BADA label attached, minor chip to one rim
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19th century low Libary table, burr walnut top with metal mounts to the apron, supported by carved twin pedestals
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Royal Crown Derby cups and saucers, set of six Imari pattern fluted cups and saucers decorated with burnt orange flowers and cobalt blue and gilded highlights in original presentation case
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Victorian Drop-Side occasional table, burr walnut with marquetry inlaid top, turned and carved twin pedestal legs with stretcher on original porcelain casters
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Persian carpet, Finest quality hand woven wool with highly elaborate design 150 x 104 cm
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19th century walnut credenza, mirrored back with carved details and a white marble top, fitted with three mirrored doors
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Victorian coromandel wood sectional travel base, fitted sectional interior with removable tray showing lower sections with fitted lid with central silver armorial plaque dated 1884
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Pair of Doulton Burslem vases, stunning rose colour vases with hand painted floral and gilding decorations and small yellow blossoms around the base and neck, signed by the artist, height 36 cm
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French oak gentleman's press, in the Breton style, fitted with two carved doors, metal hardware and internal shelving
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Spelter warrior on horseback, late 19th century modelled with soldier in full armour on stallion
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Quality Victorian credenza, mid 19th century burr walnut, white cararra marble top, mirrored back with exceptional carvings
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Cut crystal tazza, quality large bowl table centrepiece on stand, diameter 32 cm, height 1.5 cm
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Collection of stone fruit, six various pieces including jade and glass
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Pair of French plates, 19th century porcelain plates decorated with hand painted portraits of Marie-Antoinette and Madame de Sevigne with cobalt blue and gilded border
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Ecclesiastical candle stand, with a ruby glass storm shade and brass column
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19th century burr walnut wardrobe, with two mirrored doors, carved corbels and bun feet, all hanging space to interior
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19th century grandfather clock, with an English oak case and inlaid shell design cameo, painted face and brass eagle to the top
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Meissens pierced twin handle serving bowl, twin thorn handles on entwined to the feet with hand gilt and painted birds and butterflies and central ship scene
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19th century music canterbury, polished rosewood with Barley twist columns, and music compartment above single drawer on original brass castors
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Cedar chest of drawers, fitted with five drawers, mushroom knobs with inlaid mother of pearl
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Coalport porcelain tray, blue bamboo and bird decoration
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Elegant dining room table, mahogany in the Sheraton manner with satinwood inlays, tapering square legs, winding extension mechanism with two leaves
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William IV style chairs, suite of six carved mahogany chairs including carvers
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Iranian Tabriz rug, hand woven pure wool, red ground with geometric style medallion and floral decoration 380 x 295 cm
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Gascoigne armchairs, a pair in Burgundy leather with deep buttoned backs together with a matching stool
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Small decorative cabinet, fitted with four drawers and two cupboard doors, the drawer fronts hand painted
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Bronze Buddha statue, Thai buddha head, height 26 cm, width 21 cm
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William IV dining chairs, seven mahogany with tapestry upholstered drop in seats, including one carver, two chairs with different tapestry upholstery
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Early 19th century flame mahogany table, circular top with sectional veneers above an octagonal shape three form pedestal base
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Michael Aram, 'Butterfly Ginkgo Vase' bronze and metal vase entwined in butterflies, signed to base
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Silver stand, Victorian carved wooden stand with tri bamboo cluster legs and ornate pierced gallery and base decorations
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Wash stand, Georgian carved two tier stand with single drawer
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Australian Colonial cedar desk, leather top, five drawers
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Georgian mule chest, petite 18th century oak coffer w key and drawer, carved panels and footed brass escutcheoned
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Iranian Tabriz rug, hand woven pure wool, red ground with central medallion and floral decoration 390 x 280 cm
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