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Auction House:Philips Auctions AustraliaNumber of lots recorded:359
Sale Title:Fine & Decorative ArtsLots with images:359
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:286
Date:3-Apr-2023
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A Tamron Ultra-Telephoto Zoom with case and Monopod, the Tamorn Sp 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC Usd zoom, with original box, manuals, carry case, and a Sirui P-326 carbon fibre Monopod.as found
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A Nikon D700 Digital SLR camera, 2008-2012 the Nikon 12MP FX, 5 Fps camera with a wide-angle zoom lens Nikon Dx Af-S Nikkor 12-24 mm 1: 4G, as found.
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A Nikon D800E Dslr camera and Nikon F/2.8 lens, 2012-2014 the 36 MP Fx-format Dslr with Af-S Nikkor 14-24 mm F/2.8G Ed lens.as found
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A Nikon D300 Digital SLR camera and other accessories, 2007-2009 the Nikon 12 MP Dx-format camera with Cm,Os sensor, Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 43-86 mm f/3.5, as found, together with a Nikon Pb-6 bellows focusing attachment and Ps-6 slide copying adapter to use with Nikon F series.as found
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A Zenza Bronica Etr series medium format camera with accessories, Bronica Co. (Japan), Etr, 1976-1980 the Zenza Bronica with winder, fitted with Zenzanon MC 40 mm f/4 lens with Seiko leaf shutter, with two film back holders and other accessories.as found
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Two Nikon F and F3 Cameras with lenses and four Drives, the Nikon F with Nikkor-P auto 105 mm f/2.5 lens, the Nikon F3 with Nikkor-Ud auto 20 mm f/3.5, together with a mirror Reflex Nikkor 500 mm f/8 in its original leather case, a Nikon Pk-13 extension ring and four motor drives including Nikon Md-4 and Md-12, all as found.
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Three Nikon Dslr D40, D70 and D80 Cameras with lenses, the Nikon digital single-lens reflex cameras, with Nikon Af-S Dx Zoom-Nikkor 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G Ed, Nikon 28-50 mm f/3.5 Ai-s, and Nikon 28 mm f/2 Ai-s.as found
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A group of five lenses and accessories, comprising a Nikkor 35 mm f/2.8 Pc, a Nikon Micro-Nikkor 105 mm f/4 Ai-S together with the Nikon Pn-11 extension Tube, a Nikon 50 mm f/1.4 Nikkor-S auto, a Bronica Zenzanon MC 150 mm f/4 and a Bronica Zenzanon MC 75 mm f/2.8, all as found.
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A group of Cameras, comprising a Pentax Mz-50 SLR camera with a Sigma 70-210 mm F/4-5.6 Uc-II Zoom, in Sigma carry case, together with a group of digital cameras including Nikon Coolpix P7000, and a miniature Minolta-16 camera, all as found.
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A Nikon F4 SLR camera, serial no 2536054 the Nikon F4 with a Mb-23 motor drive attached, and an Af micro Nikkor 55 mm f/3.5 lens. As found
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A Nikkormat El-Series SLR camera with lens, Nippon Kogaku, 1972-1976 the Nikkormat camera in black body with electronic autoexposure, Nikon Aw-1 winder, with a Nikkor 28 mm f/3.5 Pc lens, and a Nikon DR2 right angle viewfinder attachment. As found
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A Hasselblad V-Series 501C medium format camera and accessories, Hasselblad (Sweden), 501c model, 1994-1997. The Hasselblad camera with cast aluminium alloy shell body, focusing hood, Zeiss Planar C f/2.8/80 mm lens, together with two Zeiss Sonnar C lenses: 150 mm f/4 and 250 mm f/5.6, tripod and bellows, as found.
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A Leica model I (a) camera with Rangefinder accessory, Serial number 36543, c1930. With Leitz Elmar 50 mm f/3.5 fixed lens, and vertical rangefinder in feet, black lacquered brass and vulcanite body.as found
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A group of five lenses, comprising a Nikon 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, a Nikon 24-120 mm f/3.5-5.6 VR, a Nikkor-P auto 300 mm f/4.5, a Nikon series E 70-210 mm f/4, and a Zenza Bronica Zenzanon MC 250 mm f/5.6, as found.
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A Pelikan pen and two metal ornaments, comprising a Pelikan ballpoint pen in its original pouch and case, together with a jaguar hood ornament in chrome, and a stylised kiwi gilt metal paperweight, both unmarked.as found
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A Polaroid SLR 680 camera, 1980s the Polaroid land camera with flash, in its original box, as found.
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A Russian Mto-1000A lens in leather case, circa 1970s the Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope lens, 10.5/1000, with original leather case and three lens filters.as found
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A Rolleiflex 620 and three folding Cameras, early 20th century the Rolleiflex 'Old standard' (Franke & Heidecke, 1932-38), type K2 build 620, with a Zeiss Tessar 75 mm f/4.5 in Compur shutter, with leather case, together with folding cameras including Kodak 1-A and Kodak Six-20 junior. All as found
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A set of German laboratory scales, Paul Bunge, Hamburg, circa 1900 the model 4C precision brass balance scales (ex. Melbourne University Chemistry Department), with short-beam analytical balance invented by Paul Bunge, housed in a mahogany glazed cabinet with lift up front and side door, with two weights, maker's plaque inside the case. Height 42.5 cm, width 37 cm, depth 26 cm
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A large Victorian pewter meat cloche, second half 19th century the oval dome meat cover with a bold gadrooned band and scrolled handle, unmarked. Height 24 cm, length 37.5 cm, width 25.5 cm
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A Victorian cast iron 'Morris school of Motoring' stamp, 19th century the paper embossing stamp, black body with gilt floral decoration, with 'Morris school of motoring Limited' seal, working. Height 11 cm, length 16 cm, width 8 cm
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Two French pocket watch stands, late 19th century comprising one in the form of a high back chair with a glass bowl and frilled opalescent rim, the beaded floral medallion back surmounted by hook, the other in the form of a coat hanger with a 'Honor' medal at the top flanked by s-scroll hooks, the long stem raised on a wooden spreading base. Height 28.5 cm, and smaller
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A pair of French trench art artillery shell vases, World War I, 1916 the pair of French 75 mm field gun brass shell cases, dated 1916, worked with repousse roses reserved on stippled ground. Height 34.5 cm
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Two French pocket watch stands, c1900 comprising one cast bronze with bean form basin and floral decorated back, and one trench art chair form, with bullet crossed legs and back, the seat made with Reims Cathedral ashtray, surmounted with lion mask. Height 14 cm, and smaller
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A French bronze jewellery casket, 19th century of rectangular form, the lid and sides inset with a relief cast allegorical scenes, lock as found, raised on cast toupie feet. Height 10.5 cm, length 16 cm, width 12.5 cm
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A 9ct gold Williamstown racing cup 1949 trophy Winner, 9ct gold, with maker's mark for William Drummond, on wooden stand. The urn form trophy with double 'C' scroll handles, engraved 'Melbourne racing club / Williamstown cup 1949 won by Messrs. F.D. Coppin & J.L. Meagher's Saxony', raised on an octagonal tapering wooden plinth; hallmarked under rim, engraved to foot, stamped 'Stokes' to the underside, bearing label 'Wm. Drummmond & Co 346 Collins St Melb' to plinth. W:425g (w/o stand) H30 cm
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A 9ct gold 'Wagga Wagga gold Cup' 1939 Winner trophy, 9ct rose gold with high carat bloom in yellow gold the waisted urn form trophy and cover with S-scroll twin handles and kangaroo final, engraved to shaped reserve 'Murrumbidgee Turf club, Wagga Wagga gold cup 1939, Donated by Misses A&F Sullivan, won by Mrs O. Mc L. Faulkner's Saul'; stamped 9ct to body, with copper plate fitted to base, dinted, a/f. Weight 352g height 23.5 cm
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A William Ricketts Pottery tree stump sculpture, the tree trump sculpture with Aboriginal child spirit figure, incised 'W. Ricketts' and dated 1946 to the underside. Height 27 cm
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A William Ricketts double-sided Pottery bust, the earthenware nude bust of an Aboriginal girl, the reverse adorned with two children's faces, incised 'Wm. Ricketts' to the underside. Height 27 cm
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A treen oak candle box, late 18th century the English rectangular candle box of traditional form and simple construction with a raised backboard with a rounded top and a shaped suspension hole for wall hanging, the vertical sliding bevelled lid within a chamfered protruding edge, two internal compartments with one press, in dark rich patina, engraved Ah and dated 1799. Height 6.5 cm, length 32.5 cm, width 12 cm
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A late Victorian walnut inlaid jewellery box, late 19th century the top inlaid with a border pattern, with brass scrolled keyhole escutcheon, interior fittings missing, with mirror underside lid and key. Height 12 cm, length 26 cm, width 20 cm
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A French burl walnut liquor box, late 19th century the rectangular burl walnut veneered box, the hinged top with waved front finely inlaid with brass and mother-of-pearl oval panels of foliage and flower heads, interior empty, no key. Height 24.5 cm, width 31.5 cm, depth 24.5 cm
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A mixed group of ephemera, 19th to 20th century comprising maps including Oceania, lithographs, military portrait prints etc. Various sizes
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A set of seven copper saucepans, circa 1900 the heavy gauge copper set of seven straight-sided saucepans, with rivet joined steel handles. Height 8 cm, diameter: 19 cm, and smaller
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A pair of brass ships cabin lanterns, Eli Griffiths & Son Ltd., Birmingham (1870-1963), circa 1915 the pair of oil lanterns of traditional shape with three panes of glass, one hinged for access, each with Bulpitt type burner, wooden carrying handle, vented chimney, hook, one stamped 'E.G&S' and dated 1917 to lid, the other similar with one glass pane missing, stamped 'S.Co Ltd'. Height 41 cm
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A set of six copper saucepans, circa 1900 the heavy gauge copper set of six straight-sided saucepans, with rivet joined steel handles. Height 12 cm, diameter: 25 cm, and smaller
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A French copper Daubiere, 19th century the oval heavy gauge braising or stewing pot, tin lined, with rivet-joined handles to the sides and to the recessed lid. Height 15 cm, length 45 cm, width 22 cm
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A French copper Daubiere, 19th century the oval heavy gauge braising or stewing pot, tin lined, with rivet-joined brass handles to the sides and to the lid. Height 14 cm, length 39 cm, width 19 cm
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A French copper Daubiere, 19th century the rectangular heavy gauge braising or stewing pot, tin lined, with rivet-joined brass handles to the sides and to the recessed lid. Height 17 cm, length 38 cm, width 18 cm
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A French milk glass fuel lamp, late 19th century with mechanism by P.J.H, a floral sprigged shaped font upon a waisted stem with floral baluster cup to a broad base, with brass mechanism and clear glass chimney. Height 57 cm
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A pair of French ceramic fuel lamps, late 19th century with 'Kosmos Brenner' mechanisms, the high shouldered bases enamel painted with blossoming trees on a celadon tone ground, with circular brass stepped bases and capitals with beaded borders, and clear glass chimneys height 37 cm
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A French spelter and glass fuel lamp, late 19th century with a pierced rococco base surmounted by a bulbous green glass font, with a burner and clear glass chimney. Height 55 cm
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An antique F.A Stallman steamer wardrobe trunk, Frank a. Stallman, Columbus, Ohio, early 20th century the studded metal bound steamer trunk with cushion-top, with a fitted faux leather interior featuring five drawers below a locking jewellery box to one side, and a set of wooden hangers above a single drawer to the other side, with original Yale brass locks, leather handles and remains of some decals, marked on label 'F.A. Stallman, Manufacturer, Columbus, Ohio'. Height 110 cm, length 58 cm, width 56 cm
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A French antique tole Peinte cylindrical washstand, 19th century the cylindrical painted tole washstand with hinged lid enclosing a faience sink with blue floral decoration over door enclosing pail beneath sink and open compartment to base, the whole painted charcoal with geometric designs to door, raised on claw feet. Height 86 cm, diameter: 36 cm
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A golden tiger skin rug with head, 20th century the golden tiger skin (Panthera Tigris) with claws, taxidermy head and tail, mounted on brown felt backing. Length 224 cm, width 146 cm
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A French Vallauris glazed tile panel, 'La Roue' workshop, Vallauris, c1970. The horizontal wall panel made of eight applied polychrome painted square tiles, depicting a sailboat by the shore, signed 'La roue Vallauris' lower right, mounted on board. Height 40 cm, width 80 cm
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A French Vallauris glazed tile panel, 'La Roue' workshop, Vallauris, c1970. The vertical wall panel made of eight applied polychrome painted square tiles, depicting a sailing boat by the shore, signed 'La roue Vallauris' lower right, mounted on board. Height 78 cm, width 40 cm
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A bronze figure of a young shepherd boy, late 19th century in the manner of Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, depicting a shepherd boy sitting on a rock, wearing a broad hat and holding his staff, on an integral naturalistic base, and raised on a Belgian slate stepped plinth with canted corners and gilt trim line, unmarked. Height 36 cm, length 38 cm, width 16 cm
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A Demetre Chiparus bronze and ivory figural group 'Les Amis de Toujours', Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947), circa 1925 the impressive cold painted, parcel-gilt and silvered bronze and ivory figural group, modelled as a lady standing, her two faithful borzois at either hand, with carved and tinted ivory face and hands, on a stepped and bow fronted mottled brown marble plinth, the base engraved 'Chiparus', the bronze stamped with J.L. Foundry mark numbered 15 and 'Made in France' height 41 cm, length 42.5 cm,…
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An Art Deco bronze and marble 'Starfish Dancer' after D.H. Chiparus, 20th century modelled standing on her tip toes in a cold painted bronze ornately scaled body suit and cloche, the 'Starfish dancer' with her arms entwined above her ivorine head, raised on a tall variegated marble plinth fronted with green onyx and portoro marble tiles, signed 'D. H. Chiparus' to top of plinth. Height 76 cm
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An Empire style gilt bronze portico mantel clock, A.D Mougin, circa 1900 the rectangular form a portico clock with octagonal dial, ornate brass dial with Roman numerals, sunburst pendulum with mask, on four square columns on onyx tiles, the front columns with Atlante capitals, the stepped base and top with rais-de-coeur trim border and applied decoration, raised on lion paw feet to the front, the dial stamped 'A.D. Mougin Deux Medailles', with key and pendulum. Height 33.5 cm, width 26.5 cm, depth 18 cm
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A French Art Nouveau allegorical table lamp after Jouant, attributed to Jules Jouant (1863-1921), circa 1900 the bronze figural nude maiden standing, her lower body wrapped in iris leaves forming the shaped square base, with her extended arms morphing into an arch of foliage and flower heads over her tilted head with a pensive expression, small illegible (foundry) mark to the arch. Height 47 cm
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A pair of Art Deco rearing horse spelter bookends, circa 1930 the rearing horses in gold and bronze lustre colours, with stylised mane and tail, raised on black marble bases. Height 17.5 cm, length 16.5 cm, width 8.5 cm
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An Art Deco spelter Alsatian dog figure, circa 1930 the recumbent alert dog in deep bronze tone upon a two tone variegated marble base faced with contrasting brown and yellow onyx panels. Height 14 cm, length 30 cm, width 9.5 cm
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An Art Deco figural group after Balleste, Enrique Molins Balleste (1893-1958), circa 1930 depicting a kneeling maiden with deer, lustrous bronze and gold colours, upon a mottled pink and cream marble layer over a flecked black rounded marble base fronted with onyx tile, signed 'Balleste' to reverse. Height 22 cm, length 28 cm, width 13.5 cm
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An Art Deco spelter stag signed Thierry, circa 1930 the recumbent stag with one foreleg slightly raised, in lustrous bronze and gold colours, raised upon a veined cream marble plinth faced with onyx punctuated by portoro black marble inserts. Height 23.5 cm, length 35 cm, width 12 cm
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An Art Deco spelter Alsatian group, circa 1930 one sitting and one recumbent dog with stylised features, in gold and bronze lustre colours, raised upon a veined peach and cream base, with black marble and onyx trim. Height 19 cm, length 41 cm, width 12 cm
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An Art Deco spelter deer group, circa 1930 the synchronised prancing figures of a stag and deer in lustrous brown and copper tones, mounted on a veined black marble base fronted with mottled red marble tile flanked by black marble and cream onyx trim. Height 20 cm, length 45.5 cm, width 9.5 cm
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An Art Deco spelter elephant group, circa 1930 the trumpeting elephant followed by calf, realistically modelled and decorated in modulating bronze tones upon an elongated two-tone marble base with alternating green and cream onyx trims. Height 21 cm, length 39.5 cm, width 12 cm
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An Art Deco spelter stag, circa 1930 the walking stag in bronze pewter colours with stylised features, raised on a veined beige marble base. Height 23 cm, length 32 cm, width 10 cm
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A pair of Art Deco spelter fawn bookends, circa 1930 the stylised 'Bambi' style prancing fawns eating berries and vegetation, cold painted in gold and green colours, mounted on veined black marble bases. Height 12.5 cm, length 11 cm, width 7 cm
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A pair of Art Deco spelter seagull bookends, circa 1930 the pair of 'Goeland' seagulls in flight above cresting waves, in gold and bronze lustre colours and raised on variegated marble bases height 12.5 cm, length 11 cm, width 7 cm
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A Royal Geographical Society world clock, Des. Richard Good (1979) for Arthur Imhof S.A, 1981. The gilt brass square frame mounted on an ebonised wood plinth, surmounted by a terrestrial globe marked in gilt on a lacquered black ground, raised on a drum movement with annular 24-hour dial, the silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals. The clock was designed by British watchmaker Richard good with the goal of being able to view the time at a glance in all parts of the world. H 28 cm, L: 22.5 cm, W: 22.5…
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An Art Deco spelter gazelle group, circa 1930 the standing gazelles in gold and deep bronze colour, raised upon veined pink marble base. Height 14.5 cm, length 40 cm, width 7 cm
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An Art Deco spelter deer group, depicting a recumbent doe and a stag in copper and bronze colours upon a layered cream and black marble stepped base. Height 16.5 cm, length 38 cm, width 12 cm
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A bronze greyhound after Pierre-Jules Mene, 20th century the naturalistically modelled greyhound in an alert position, with a textured body and dark chocolate patina raised on a domed base, signed 'P.J Mene' to the base height 23 cm, width 33.5 cm
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An Art Deco spelter Alsatian group, circa 1930 one sitting and one recumbent dog, naturalistically modelled, in copper and brown colours, raised on a veined beige base with a mottled grey, red and white surround, punctuated with black marble inserts. Height 28 cm, length 55 cm, width 15 cm
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An Art Deco spelter Alsatian group, circa 1930 one sitting and one recumbent dog with stylised features, in gold and bronze lustre colours, raised upon a piano-style plinth with alternating veined black and white marble tiles to the top and front. Height 26 cm, length 55.5 cm, width 12 cm
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A French Art Deco onyx and spelter panther clock, Chartier Marcus, Paris, circa 1930s the stepped rectangular two tone onyx fronted clock facade housing a rectangular dial with Arabic numerals and chromed surround, mottled brown marble back, raised on two square black marble feet, surmounted by the spelter figure of a walking panther in lustrous chocolate colours, the movement stamped 'Chartier Marcus, fini Paris', with key and pendulum.
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A pair of neoclassical style bronze mounted marble urns, c1900 the baluster form urns, each with trumpet necks in pink and grey veined white marble, high set vegetal handles with bifurcated terminals, with two rais-de-coeur (leaf-and-dart) girdles, cast stiff leaf foot, raised on stepped square base and bun feet. Height 36.5 cm
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A pair of French Empire style cast spelter and marble urns, late 19th century each of baluster form, cast with relief classical figural frieze, the waisted neck with foliage branches flanked by scroll handles, all raised on a square variegated green marble bases with gilt beaded borders, with toupie feet. Height 41 cm
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A fine bronze figure 'La Jeunesse Effeuillant Des Roses' after Millet, Aime Millet (1819-1891) depicting a classical young maiden in long flowing robes with one arm extended over her head, pensively dispersing rose petals, in rich brown patina, raised upon a circular base, with incised signature 'Aime Millet' to the side of the base. Height 45.5 cm
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A French bronze allegorical figure of a maiden, Antoine Gaudez (1845-1902) 'Paix Et Abondance', c1890 the dynamic figure of a young maiden walking in dark brown patinated bronze, with a garland of fruit in the folds of her flowing dress and a flower in her right hand, her upswept hair with a jeweled headdress, standing on a sphere over a swirly cloud base, signed to base and sphere and titled. Height 55.5 cm
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An Art Deco figure of a spelter tiger, circa 1930s the crouching and growling tiger amidst vegetation, in cold painted green, deep bronze and gold finish, raised on bold angular shards of mottled grey marble and raised on variegated dark marble plinth. Height 22 cm, length 43 cm, width 12 cm
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A French bronze group of Pointers signed L. Noel, circa 1940s realistically modelled as two pointers finding game, in matte bronze colours, on a naturalistic base and raised on a portoro marble plinth, signed 'L. Noel' and 'Statua' to base and titled 'Sur la piste' to brass plaque affixed to the plinth. Height 19 cm, length 49 cm, width 16 cm
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A large French bronze group of two Alsatians after Louis Riche, circa 1930s cast by Jollet (Paris) from a model by Louis Riche (1877-1949), the two alert dogs on a naturalistic terrain base in brown patinated bronze, incised signature 'L. Riche' to the side of the base and bearing the foundry stamp 'Jollet & Cie bronze Paris, ancienne maison Colin'. Height 43 cm, length 50 cm, width 25 cm
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A large French Art Deco bronze golden pheasant signed R. Pollin, circa 1920s the French patinated bronze figure of a golden pheasant walking on rocks with long tail out-stretched, on a naturalistic base with vegetation, raised on a green veined black marble plinth, signed 'P. Pollin' to base. Height 39 cm, length 70 cm, width 21 cm
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A pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze and tortoiseshell five branch candelabra, third quarter 19th century the square section bulbous stems veneered in tortoiseshell and inlaid in boulle style, issuing a central stem and three leafy branches, each with floriform sconces and cups, raised on an acanthus leaf decorated bases spreading over scrolled feet. Height 61 cm
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A late 18th century bracket clock by Jaquet-Droz, movement signed Pierre Jaquet-Droz, circa 1780 the large Louis XVI-style cartel clock and conforming wall bracket, in a green lacquered shaped case with glazed side panels, gilt mounted with masks, C-scrolls and acanthus leaves motifs and a vase finial, the circular silvered dial with Roman numerals, the bell striking brass movement engraved 'Jaquet-Droz a La Chaux de Fonds', with pendulum. Height 109 cm, width 51 cm, depth 25 cm
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An ivory figure of Shoulao, late Qing, early 20th century the standing immortal carved from the curved tusk, holding a branch of peach tree in his left hand, his long staff in the other hand, wearing long robes falling to the ground in soft pleats, his bearded face with a serene expression and calm smile, with a young boy to his side, all raised on a circular base, with maker's mark 'Tao Qian' to the underside. Height 26 cm
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A set of 4 carved spinach jade bowls, chopsticks & knife rests, 20th century the four spinach jade bowls of thin outline with rounded bodies, slightly flaring rims and raised on shallow foot rings, in pale green tone with rich mottled figuration, each on carved wooden stand and in original cases, together with four pairs of spinach jade chopsticks, each with carved turtle form rests. Height 4.5 cm, diameter: 10 cm, (bowls) length 22 cm, (chopsticks)
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A signed large Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono modelled as an amorous couple in an erotic embrace, the details finely engraved and polychrome stained, two-character mark to the back. Height 14.5 cm
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A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece shunga okimono of a reclining couple in an embrace, with finely engraved and polychrome inked highlights, two-character mark to the underside of his foot. Width 7 cm
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A Japanese carved ivory erotic netsuke, Taisho period, 1920s depicting a recumbent man and woman in an embrace in a tub, with finely engraved and stained highlights to the hair and clothing, the underside with himatoshi. Width 6 cm
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A signed carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece carving of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to base. Width 4 cm
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A Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of an actively amorous couple at play, realistically carved, reversible, with engraved and inked highlights to the hair. Width 6 cm
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A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark under clothing. Width 5 cm
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A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark under clothing. Height 4 cm, width 5.5 cm
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A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece shunga okimono of man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to base. Height 4.5 cm
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A signed large carved erotic ivory seal, late 19th to early 20th century designed as Chinese seal depicting a realistically carved actively amorous couple at play on an integral oval base inscribed with a du Fu poem spring on one side and engraved with a shunga ukiyo-e on the other side, signed to the front, the base cut. Height 10 cm
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A fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree and enamel lidded jar on stand, 20th century the compressed globular filigree jar and cover on a circular spreading base, overlaid in brightly coloured enamels with auspicious fish, birds, horses and trees in shaped reserves, with hardstone cabochon flower heads, stiff leaf and lappet borders to the foot, rim and cover, stamped 'Silver' to the underside, on wooden stand, in original fitted case. Weight 668g height 16.5 cm
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A signed carved erotic ivory seal, late 19th to early 20th century designed as Chinese seal depicting a realistically carved actively amorous standing couple at play on an integral oval base inscribed with a springtime suggestive poem on one side and engraved with a shunga ukiyo-e on the other side, signed to the front, the base cut. Height 11 cm
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A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece shunga okimono of a recumbent couple in an embrace, with finely engraved and polychrome inked highlights, two-character mark to the underside of his foot. Width 7 cm
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A Japanese ivory okimono of an Ama and octopus, Taisho to Showa period the Japanese shokushu goukan ('tentacle erotica') themed okimono depicting a recumbent Ama lying nude on top of a large octopus, with inked highlights to the octopus' eyes and tentacles, two-character mark to the underside. Width 8 cm
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A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to the underside. Height 6.5 cm
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A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the okimono depicting a seated monk aroused by the reading of an erotic book open on his lap, the pages engraved with inscriptions and an erotic scene, with finely engraved and stained highlights to his clothing, two character mark to the book. Height 6.5 cm
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A Japanese carved ivory erotic netsuke, Taisho period, 1920s depicting a recumbent man and woman in an embrace with finely engraved and stained highlights to the hair and clothing, the underside with himatoshi. Width 6 cm
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Two signed Japanese carved ivory erotic Okimonos, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimonos of standing man and woman in an embrace, on integral bases, with engraved and inked highlights, two-character marks to the underside. Height 7 cm, and smaller
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A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a standing man and woman in an embrace, raised on an oval domed base, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to base. Height 5.5 cm
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A signed carved erotic ivory seal, late 19th to early 20th century designed as Chinese seal depicting a realistically carved actively standing couple in erotic encounter on an integral oval stepped base, inscribed with a springtime suggestive poem on one side and engraved with a shunga ukiyo-e on the other side, signed to the front, the base cut with six characters. Height 10.5 cm
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