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Auction House:Philips Auctions AustraliaNumber of lots recorded:349
Sale Title:Fine & Decorative ArtsLots with images:349
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:225
Date:15-May-2023
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A set of seven copper saucepans, circa 1900, the set of seven straight-sided saucepans with rivet joined cast steel handles. Height 10 cm, diameter 20 cm, and smaller
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A set of eight copper saucepans, circa 1900, the heavy gauge copper set of eight straight-sided saucepans with tine lined interiors and rivet joined cast steel handles, the largest stamped with maker's mark 'Legry Miromesnil'. Height 14 cm, diameter 23 cm, and smaller
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A French copper jam pan, circa 1900, the heavy gauge copper circular pan with a lightly hammered finish throughout, flared sides and a pair of rivet joined copper high set loop handles. Height 12 cm, diameter 33.5 cm
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A French copper jam pan, circa 1900, the copper circular pan with flared sides and a pair of rivet joined brass handles. Height 13.5 cm, diameter 36 cm
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A French copper jam pan, circa 1900, the large heavy gauge copper circular pan with a lightly hammered finish throughout, flared sides and a pair of rivet joined brass handles. Height 16 cm, diameter 43 cm
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A set of five large copper saucepans, circa 1900, the heavy gauge copper set of five straight-sided saucepans with tine lined interiors and rivet joined cast steel handles. Height 16 cm, diameter 28 cm, and smaller
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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 Napoleon III ebonised liquor box, late 19th century, the rectangular ebonised box with hinged and folding top cover and two side doors, the front with brass stringing and mother-of-pearl beaded borders centering a finely inlaid lozenge cartouches with flower basket, the interior fitted with the original 4 decanters with stoppers and complete set of 16 liqueur stem glasses with gilt bands, supported on a removable tiered tray with side handles, with key. Height 28 cm, width 35 cm, depth 26.5 cm
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A Victorian walnut and mahogany writing slope, 19th century of typical rectangular form with brass shield vacant cartouche and matching escutcheon, the lock with key of conforming style, with shaped brass capping to the corners and banding to the edges, opening to a black tooled leather writing plane (later), with fitted compartments, pen tray and original glass ink pots with brass stoppers. Height 13.5 cm, length 34.5 cm, width 23 cm
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A Victorian papier mache serving tray, 19th century, the large tray with scalloped edge decorated with inlaid mother of pearl floral motifs and gilt highlights to the bevelled border. Length 65 cm, width 50 cm
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An antique glass dome, 19th century, the tall dome upon a fitted ebonised oval timber base, suitable for a clock or other display. Height 51 cm, width 33 cm, depth 21.5 cm
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An Art Deco wrought iron kitchen stand, circa 1930, the kitchen cutlery or oil/vinegar stand with arched back and scrolled textured splats, two square compartments, decorated with applied roses and foliage. Height 27.5 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 10 cm
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A Venus de Milo torso on plinth by Giannelli, late 20th century, the bonded alabaster model of the Venus de Milo's torso, incised 'A. Giannelli' to the drapery, and raised on a natural stone square plinth. Height 38.5 cm
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A pair of ceramic table lamps and shades, the pair of large contemporary cream glazed baluster lamp bases with scrolled and gnarled twin handles, with matching conical ivory fabric shades. Height 63 cm
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A neoclassical style table lamp, the contemporary lamp base with a composite faux marble tapered column set above and below a Corinthian style capital and square stepped base, with label 'Imperio' made in Spain to the underside, with a pleated silk cream shade. Height 72.5 cm
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A French marble and glass kerosene lamp, late 19th century with a square stepped gilt bronze base decorated with rais-de-c?ur border, supporting a slightly tapering marble stem in cream and brown tones with cast bronze Corinthian capital, leading to a clear glass stepped and thumb cut font, fitted with a Hs (Hugo Schneider) brass burner and Matador chimney. Height 81 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 large French copper cooking pot and cover, late 19th century, the large stock pot or Marmite with rivet joined cast steel side handles, tin lined interior, the domed cover with rivet joined copper handle. Height 33 cm, diameter 42 cm
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A French brass jardiniere, circa 1900, the circular brass planter with a floral embossed band to the rim and high set twin handles. Height 22 cm, diameter 25 cm
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A set of five copper saucepans, circa 1900, the heavy gauge copper set of five straight-sided saucepans with rivet joined cast steel handles. Height 9.5 cm, diameter 20.5 cm, and smaller
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A set of five copper saucepans, circa 1900, the set of five saucepans with pouring spouts, tin lined interiors with lightly hammered finish to the underside, rivet joined cast brass handles, the largest stamped 'Havard made in France' height 10 cm, diameter 20 cm, and smaller
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A set of five copper saucepans, circa 1900, the set of five straight-sided saucepans with tin lined interiors and rivet joined cast steel handles. Height 8.5 cm, diameter 18 cm, and smaller
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A set of five copper saucepans, circa 1900, the set of five straight-sided saucepans with tin lined interiors and rivet joined cast steel handles. Height 10 cm, diameter 20 cm, and smaller
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A set of five copper saucepans, circa 1900, the set of five straight-sided saucepans with tin lined interiors and rivet joined cast steel handles. Height 8.5 cm, diameter 18 cm, and smaller
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A French glass and metal jewellery stand, in the shape of a high back chair with a mirror back surrounded by applied flower heads and scrolls, the seat as a deep blue glass bowl with clear frilled rim. Height 26 cm, width 12 cm, depth 10.5 cm
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A French pocket watch stand and watch, in the form of a lyre back chair with cast foliate scrolls, the seat as a pink cracked ice bowl with clear frilled rim, together with a French nickel silver pocket watch (as found). Height 20.5 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 14.5 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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Two miniatures and a portrait print, 19th/20th century comprising two oval hand painted French miniature portraits, one inscribed verso 'The Countess of Buguoie' (Bucquoi) in ebonised frame with brass inset border and mother of pearl detailing, signed Gc, the other of a young woman signed Bremont in ornately carved wooden frame, together with a print portrait of a standing nobleman in a wooden frame.
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Two miniatures and a butterfly wing picture, 19th/20th century comprising one of a young woman bust-length, probably late Georgian and on ivory, in a dish form ebonised frame, another circular of Jane, Countess of Harrington seated, signed 'Sorel', in a floral brass frame with tied ribbon crest, and a Morphos butterfly wing picture in ebonised rectangular frame, depicting three couples dancing in 18th century dress.
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Three Victorian mourning photo frames and swivel brooch, 19th century comprising a Victorian pinchbeck framed mourning photo brooch with lady and gentleman portraits in oval swivel plaque, a small sterling silver embossed square frame (1900 Chester, James Deakin & Sons) with scrolls and circular aperture, and an early Victorian ebonised oval dished frame with cut-out portrait against inked landscape.
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A Syrian circular brass tray with silver and copper overlay, circa 1900, the circular brass tray decorated overall in silver and copper with calligraphic and foliate cartouches, inter-locking arabesques and geometric designs. Diameter 25 cm
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Two Syrian and Egyptian engraved copper trays, 20th century, the rectangular copper trays, one Syrian c1900 with calligraphic and foliate cartouches surrounded by inter-locking arabesques, the other Egyptian c1950 engraved with Isis on her throne with guards. Length 49.5 cm, width 24.5 cm, and smaller
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A Chinese carved ivory chess set, mid 20th century, the chess set of stained and natural carved ivory chess pieces, fitted within original hinged box painted as game board. Height 14.5 cm, and smaller (figures)
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An Indian painted wood set of figural chess pieces, in traditional Rajasthan style, the complete set of polychrome painted kadam wood chess pieces, with Kings and queens modelled as princes seated on a howdah, bishops on camelback, knights on horseback, castles riding elephants and pawns on light cavalry, in velvet lined fitted case. Height 14.5 cm, and smaller (figures)
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A modern design ceramic iridescent lamp, circa 1970, the asymmetric two-pronged slip cast lamp base, in two toned iridescent glaze with tapering white glass shades with a frosted free flow design, marked 6840-D to the underside. Height 41 cm, width 16 cm, depth 14 cm
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A pair of French crystal and brass table candelabra, circa 1900 with a brass and moulded glass stem supporting two scrolled outswept arms, each with pendant drops and dishes with electric candles, with additional tiers of pendant embellishments, the whole surmounted by crystal finials. Height 52.5 cm
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A round jewellery box stand, India, late 20th century, the unusual cylindrical cabinet with two tiers of drawers and lift up top with removable tray, brass strung and inlaid throughout with stylised floral motifs, and raised short scrolled feet, with modern lock and key. Height 38 cm, diameter 36 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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A Museum porcelain replica of the Marie-Antoinette-Clock, Franz Hermle for Victoria & Albert Museum, London, the lyre form cobalt blue glazed porcelain case enriched with gilt laurel leaves, beading and Louis XVI style formal ornaments including sun mask, with a jeweled ring around the dial, the Hermle brass movement striking on a bell stamped 130-070, titled on brass plaque to the underside 'Victoria & Albert Museum, Marie-Antoinette Clock', with key. Height 39 cm, width 16.5 cm
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A Louis XV style tulipwood clock, Hermle, mid 20th century, the case of shaped form with a decorative pressed brass dial, enamel cartouches and Roman numerals, surmounted by a pagoda top and scrollwork finial, the body floral inlaid with a matte finish, with pierced and foliate cast bronze trims, mounts and scrolled legs, fitted with a Hermle pendulum brass movement stamped 131-070, with key and pendulum. Height 47.5 cm, width 23.5 cm, depth 12.5 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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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 pair of Empire style gilt bronze candlesticks, circa 1900, the pair with slightly tapering square columns with Atlante capitals and raised on octagonal stepped bases with rais-de-coeur trim border and supporting relief carved onyx sconces with foliage. Height 31.5 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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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 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 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 signed cold painted bronze nude by Louis Noel, Louis Noel (Belgium 1938-2014), the nude young woman figure, modelled seated on a stepped portoro marble plinth, and holding a dove in her right hand, signed 'L Noel' to the back. Height 24.5 cm, width 24.5 cm
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A fine classical bronze figure, circa 1930s, the patinated bronze figure of a seated and wistful young woman in classical robes and with braided hair, upon a square variegated marble plinth, unmarked. L height 21 cm, length 18 cm, width 16 cm
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A French bronze Art Nouveau table lamp, 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. With receipt London June 1982 height 47 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 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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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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A late Victorian 'Mappin & Webb' mahogany longcase clock, circa 1890, the 11" broken-arch dial signed 'Mappin & Webb London Paris Rome', gilt engraved with silvered chapter ring and gilt Arabic numerals, with subsidiary seconds and chime/silent selection dial, in moulded broken-arch mahogany case with reeded columns and pilasters, the trunk with astragal glazed door to an extended box base, the movement striking tubular chimes, complete with weights, pendulum, chimes and winder. Height 230 cm, width 55 cm,…
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An Art Deco spelter Goldfish table lamp, circa 1930, the stylised goldfish modelled leaping above coral reef, in pewter and bronze colours, posed beside a white globular shade with slender concentric gilt bands, and raised on a mottled dark grey marble base. Height 13.5 cm, length 20.5 cm, width 9 cm
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An Art Deco spelter seagull table lamp, circa 1930, the seagulls in full flight above waves in copper and bronze lustre colours flanking a spherical ice crackle pearl glass shade and raised on a mottled cream and red marble base. Height 17 cm, length 38 cm, width 10 cm
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An Art Deco spelter deer table lamp, circa 1930, the recumbent stag and deer in lustrous copper bronze colours flanking a spherical green glass shade with gilt concentric rings and raised on a mottled cream and red marble base. Height 15 cm, length 40 cm, width 10 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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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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An Art Deco spelter pheasant, circa 1930 with fine stylised plumage and in lustrous bronze, gold and shot colours, raised upon on a two toned, pink veined and black marble base fronted with contrasting white onyx tile trims. Height 25 cm, length 50.5 cm, width 12 cm
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An Art Deco spelter greyhound group, circa 1920, the hurdling naturalistic greyhounds in lustre colour raised on metal stands and mottled grey marble base. Height 11 cm, length 17.5 cm, width 7 cm
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A pair of Art Deco spelter deer bookends, circa 1930, the opposing pair of recumbent does in bronze and gold lustre colours, raised on cream marble base with canted corners. Height 13 cm, length 16 cm, width 8 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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An Art Deco spelter model of a gazelle, circa 1930, the gazelle with stylised features modelled standing in bronze lustrous colours, raised upon an oval veined black marble base. Height 23.5 cm, length 26.5 cm, width 11 cm
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A signed pair of Art Deco seagull spelter bookends, Jean Lemoine, circa 1930, the pair of seagulls in flight skimming across cresting waves in pewter tone, raised on portoro black marble bases, each engraved 'Melo' (pseudonym used by Jean Lemoine on spelter pieces) to the marble. Height 21.5 cm, length 14 cm, width 8.5 cm
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An Art Deco spelter deer group, circa 1930s, the standing stag and doe in lustrous bronze colours, raised on mottled cream marble base with canted corners. Height 15.5 cm, length 38 cm, width 9 cm
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An Art Deco spelter seagull group by Limousin, circa 1930, the pair of seagulls dramatically flying above cresting waves in deep bronze tones, on a variegated marble plinth faced with black marble and a contrasting onyx tile, signed 'G. Limousin' to the back of the wave. Height 23 cm, length 33.5 cm, width 11 cm
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An Art Deco spelter deer group, circa 1930, the stylised recumbent stag and doe with one foreleg raised, in lustrous bronze and gold colours, raised upon a two-tone veined marble base faced with contrasting black marble tiles. Height 32 cm, length 54.5 cm, width 13 cm
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An Art Deco spelter model of an Alsatian, circa 1930, the recumbent alert dog in bronze and gold lustrous tones, upon a two tone striated marble base faced with contrasting black marble and yellow onyx tiles. Height 13.5 cm, length 27 cm, width 10 cm
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A pair of Art Deco rearing horse spelter bookends, circa 1930, the rearing horses in bronze and gold lustre colours upon veined black marble bases and vertical supports. Height 14 cm, length 19 cm, width 8.5 cm
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A bronze model of an Alsatian by Cartier, Thomas Francois Cartier (1879-1943), circa 1930s naturalistically posed, the Alsatian dog standing at the alert on a rock with his ears pricked, in patinated gilt bronze tone, raised on a carved limestone base, incised 'Cartier' to the base. Height 42 cm, length 32 cm, width 12 cm
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An Art Deco bronzed terracotta panther group after Ouline, Alexandre Ouline (France/Belgium, active 1918-1940), the leaping panther modelled naturalistically catching its prey springing out of green grasses, in verdigris bronzed finish, raised upon a rectangular plinth, incised signature 'Ouline' to the back to the grass. Height 36 cm, length 71.5 cm, width 19.5 cm
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A bronze ormolu and marble figural mantel clock, Japy Freres, also stamped Barbot, Paris, circa 1850 in the Louis XVI style, the white enamel Roman dial set in a rectangular white marble stepped case with canted corners, with bronze ormolu floral pendants, beaded borders, linked C-scrolls and leafy scrolling feet, surmounted by a lady in 18th century dress resting her elbows on a small dressing table, the brass movement stamped 'Etablissements Barbot' and 'Japy Freres', with key and pendulum.H: 56 cm, W:…
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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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A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces, mid 20th century with mounts cast as tapering ribbed pillars with ribbon ties and formal ornaments terminating laurel and rose leaves and issuing two scrolling acanthus decorated arms supporting dishes and sconces. Length 29 cm, width 25 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style brass sconces, mid 20th century, the pair of cast vegetal sconces with two scrolling arms with tear drop lustres and floral dishes supporting electric candles. Length 30 cm, width 19 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style bronze sconces, mid 20th century, the pair of cast vegetal sconces with foliate arms, dishes and sconces supporting electric candles. Length 44 cm, width 23 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style bronze sconces, mid 20th century, the pair of cast vegetal sconces with foliate arms, dishes and sconces supporting electric candles. Length 31 cm, width 21 cm
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A pair of bronze and onyx candlesticks, circa 1930, the pair of small candlesticks with knopped onyx columns raised on gilt bronze scrolling rococo square bases, with floriform sconces. Height 18.5 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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Five Chinese and Oriental porcelain items, 19th to 20th century comprising a Cantonese export rose medallion cup and saucer c1880, decorated with shaped figural panels between lavish borders of trailing foliage, roses, butterflies and birds, two blue and white Qing plates, one decorated with a stylised Qilin, the other with floral sprays on a diapered pattern ground, together with a modern footed blue and white oval brush wash signed underside. Diameter 17 cm, and smaller
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A large Japanese Satsuma vase, early Showa period, c1930s, the high shouldered baluster shaped vase with a short neck with a rolled rim, in muted hues, raised enamels and gilt upon a matte black ground with lotus patterns to the collar, the body depicting the female deity Kannon and four attendants, the collar with shimazu crest and raised on a small flared foot; stamped 'Made in Japan' and signed with characters underside. Height 32.5 cm
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Seven Chinese blue and white porcelain items, comprising a joss stick holder, possibly Ming Dynasty, a late Qing domed water pot, and five late Qing small dishes with stylised flower pot decoration, concentric rings and ochre rims, all unmarked. Height 6.5 cm, (pot) diameter 15.5 cm, (dishes)
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A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, early Showa period, c1930s, the baluster shaped vases with a short necks with a rolled rims, each in raised enamels and gilt upon a matte black ground with geometric patterns to the collar, the body depicting the female deity Kannon and two attendants against a mountainous background; signed with characters underside height 26 cm
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Three Chinese jade Archers' rings in hardwood box, 20th century comprising a white jade ring of rounded form, a smaller rich green ring, and a mottled green jade ring, housed in a cloche covered wooden fitted box with double gourd finial. Height 12.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm, (domed box)
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A Satsuma gilt and enamelled koro and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912) of squat baluster form, the domed cover with a Buddhist lion finial above the body with a further pair of gilt lions joined at the shoulder and rim, on three feet with grotesque masks and animal paws, the body decorated in satsuma palette with two panels of figures on a brocade patterned ground, apparently unmarked with trace gilt painted mark to the underside. Height 42 cm, width 30 cm
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Two Japanese Imari plates, Meiji period (1868-1912) with scalloped edges, one with flower bouquet medallion to the well, with spraying floral and vegetal decoration in shaped reserves, in the typical palette of underglaze blue with cobalt and iron red emerald enamel highlights, the exterior with underglaze blue scrolling vines and symbols. Diameter 22 cm
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Two Chinese blue and white footed bowls, 20th century, the Chinese export footed cup and dish with underglaze decoration, one on a tapering stem with dragon motif to the exterior, the other with a scalloped rim, central medallion and stylised floral reserves to the interior and exterior, unmarked. Height 8.5 cm, and smaller
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A Chinese carved jade horse on stand, 20th century carved in the Tang style and modelled standing on an integral square base raised on a wooden stand, the mottled stone in green and brown tones with areas of striation and suffusion, finely incised details to the mane and tail. Height 17.5 cm, width 21 cm
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A fine Hetian white jade bangle, late Qing, the Xinjiang province white jade bangle of even tone, round with a domed outer and smooth inner profile, in a later square silk lined floral box. Inner diameter 6.3 cm
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A carved jade lion figure, the carved lion in repose but alert posture, head turned with a scrolling mane and tail, in mottled pale celadon with modulating brown and tan tones. Height 4.5 cm, width 6.5 cm
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A Chinese purple splashed Junyao bowl, possibly Yuan Dynasty, the tapering stoneware bowl raised on a small circular foot, of typical decoration with a purple copper splash to a blue glazed ground thinning to an olive tone around the rim, the thick exterior glaze coagulating shy of the base, with crackles and firing grit marks. Height 8 cm, diameter 18 cm
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Four carved jade bowls, 20th century comprising three jade bowls with mottled figuration, a pair and a single, with rounded bodies, slightly flaring rims and raised on shallow foot rings, the pair in pale green tones, the single translucent and of thinner outline, richly flecked with yellow tones, together with a larger Afghan white jade bowl carved with three bands of repeat pattern to the exterior. Height 6 cm, diameter 11 cm, and smaller
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A Chinese porcelain dome form dragon brush pot, Daoguang period mark, the fine dome form circular brush pot, decorated in polychrome enamels with a central band of two five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds and above waves, bearing a Daoguang zhuanshu seal-form script mark to the underside. Height 8 cm, diameter 9 cm
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A signed Yixing 'Frog and Lotus' teapot and cover, the Lianzi Quingwa Yixing teapot in even green tone and of compressed globular form, with a body of overlapping lotus leaves, a round handle, and leafy spout, the circular cover in the form of a lotus pod with partly movable seeds and surmounted by a frog finial, with maker's stamped mark to the underside and under the cover. Height 9.5 cm, width 14.5 cm
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Three Cantonese export Porcelaine plates, late 19th century, the famille rose plates typically decorated with reserved decoration featuring figures engaged in narratives in garden pavilion settings, and birds, insects and flora, upon a profusely embellished ground, one earlier c1870, one repaired. Diameter 20.5 cm
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A Japanese blue and white Arita charger, Aoki Brothers Company, Meiji period, the scallop edged charger underglaze decorated with successive lattice diaper and scroll pattern borders interspersed with bold floral reserves, enclosing a circular arrangement of flowers and foliage, spur marks underside, with mountains and waves imagery to the exterior, maker's mark to the underside. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 45 cm
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A Chinese Yixing teapot, 20th century, the terracotta coloured teapot of ovoid ribbed form, the lid with radiating ribs and a round knop, with a copper swing handle, stamped under the lid and to the underside of the pot, maker's mark for 'Chen Hong Xi'. Height 10.5 cm, width 15.5 cm
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Two Chengua-Style Doucai porcelain cups, Apocryphal Chengua marks, possibly late Qing comprising a doucai wine cup of conical form set above a small circular foot, decorated to the exterior with four lotus plants in soft underglaze blue outlines with overglazed green, ochre and iron-red enamels; together with a lotus stem cup or bowl decorated to the interior and exterior, marked to inner stem. Height 9.5 cm, diameter 16 cm, and smaller
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Two Japanese Imari plates, Meiji period (1868-1912) one with scalloped edge, both with central roundels and decorative reserves to the border with varying flora and birds in the typical palette of cobalt, iron red and with emerald highlights, the exterior decorated in underglaze blue with scrolling vines and symbols. Diameter 21.5 cm, and smaller
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