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The Connoissers Auction, Night 2 — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:143
Sale Title:The Connoissers Auction, Night 2Lots with images:143
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:79
Date:30-May-2023
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The Bragg chair, a swivel chair of historical importance, gifted by Sir Lawrence Bragg, pale blue velvet upholstery set in handcarved seat flanked by serpentine bentwood arms and set on height-adjustable quatrefoil base purchased from the Bonython Estate
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Small mahogany dropside table, circa 1820 drop flaps to the top, fitted with two drawers and X stretcher base
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Tim Strachan, 'Earth Strata' ceramic mural, sticks and grass c.1988, 90 x 178 cm
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Gershom Garlngarr, 'Promised Wife Story' ochres and gouache on paper, unsigned, 76 x 102 cm purchased from Injalak Art centre NT
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George James Coates, 'Figural Study' water colour sketch, signed lower right 32 x 22 cm
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A. Cardinal, 'Rouen Cathedral' watercolour, signed lower centre, 31 x 20 cm
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William IV sofa table, mahogany with two fitted drawers above a classical carved twin pedestal base
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Japanese warrior statue, semi clad in flowing robes, with arm raised weapon missing supported on a wave decorated base with legs in the form of fish, height 38 cm
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Pair of carved wooden candlesticks, wooden candlesticks in rose design with metal candle sconce, from Nepal, height 30 cm
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Carved fire bellows, Continental oak with carving in the form of a dragon
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Edwardian mahogany glazed display cabinet, with a single door, boxwood stringing decoration
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Swarovski Crystal figurine, 'Pierrot' from the masquerade series designed by Adi Stocker 1999, boxed with certificate of authenticity and stand. 21 cm
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Swarovski Crystal figurine, 'Anna' from the magic of dance series designed by Anton Hizinger 2004 boxed with certificate of authenticity, plaque and stand. 17 cm
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Swarovski Crystal figurine, 'Isadora' from the magic of dance series designed by Adi Stocker 2002 boxed with certificate of authenticity, boxed plaque and stand. 20 cm
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Pair of Dutch oil paintings, artist unknown, oil on canvas, depicting interior scenes of 'Grandparents with their Grandchildren' unsigned, each 25 x 21 cm mounted in original 19th century frames
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Scottish longcase clock, early 19th century mahogany with shaped pediment and arched top, the face with Roman numerals and hand painted decoration in the form of Scottish Knights including Rob Roy, etc, by makers Alexander Dugal, Strathaven
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Library bookcase, mahogany mid 19th century with three glazed doors to the top section above two fitted drawers and three timber panel doors below
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George Baxter prints, a pair of coloured prints, framed
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Victorian jug, ruby red with frilled edge and clear handle, height 18.5 cm
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Group of three Michael S Sutty figurines, of Irish guard officers in bisque porcelain
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Old England, a pictorial Museum of Regal ecclesiastical Baronial Municipal and popular Antiquities 2 volumes 1845 folio, half leather gilded spines, marbled boards, heavily illustrated with colour chromolithographs and black and white image
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White hill claret jug, twisted glass base with a plated lid decorated with cherub mask and flowers
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Ovoid bowl centre piece, a spectacular large early Victorian ovoid shaped bowl on capstan raised foot. This bowl is etched decorated with four panels depicting Pickwick characters Tony Weller, Fagin, Sam Weller and bill Sykes. Each character is separate by grapevine and grape decoration, an exceptional piece ex Johart Antiques, height 30 cm width 23 cm
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Gothic revival longcase clock, by makers: Walter Barr, Glasgow, the case with carved frieze, engraved dial with second hand and date
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Edwardian mahogany inlaid display cabinet, attractive, two door glazed
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19th century English cups and saucers, four early Worcester cups and saucers decorated with gilding some 'A/F'
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Royal Crown Derby cups and saucers, five 'Imari' pattern, small cups and saucers decorated with hand painted foliate and gilding one extra saucers
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Bloor Derby porcelain, 19th century tea bowl and saucer with matching cup decorated with gilding and another similar cup
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Vienna regulator wall clock, walnut case with pendulum weight and key
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Polished cylindrical pedestal, with slightly tapering column
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Nude bust, modelled as Grecian lady with head turned in blanc de chine white
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Architectural garden sculpture, wrought iron circular spheres connected to a spiral twist, red with copper central ball resting on a cast iron plinth
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Iranian Balouch rug, handwoven wool, red and black ground, geometric design. 205 x 105 cm
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19th century bow front chest, 5 drawers in flame mahogany, turned mushroom shaped knobs
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Fan shaped fire screen, brass folding fans with decorative swags and masks
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Exquisite Sheraton style dining table, mahogany with satinwood cross banded rim and strung inlays, five extension leaves, the round table closed opens to a large banquet table
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A large and impressive pair of mantle vases, Bohemian pair of overlaid white vaseline over ruby glass with hand enamelled bouquets of flowers and crystal droplets, height 38 cm
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Silver plated domed lidded serving dish, twin handle base with classic domed lid, embossed finial, engraved crest by Martin and Martin Australia
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Baroque and gilt chandelier, decorated with acanthus leaves and wrought iron and scroll candle sconces
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Suite of six early mahogany chairs, with upholstered and padded seats
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Iranian Kashan rug, handwoven wool, red ground with floral design and central medallion. 430 x 300 cm
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Excellent pair of antique library chairs, with tube shaped back, turned spindles and upholstered in tan leather
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Fine Victorian serpentine sideboard, of petite proportions, carved and shaped back, the base breakfront with cupboards and drawers
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Georgian bracket clock, in mahogany and boxwood strung case, makers Evans - Royal exchange
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Pair of gilded Torchiere lamps, in the French style depicting gilded cherubs holding torches
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Exceptional William IV centre table, the circular top with gadrooned edge supported on a carved twisted column with bun feet originally the property of Sir mark Oliphant
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19th century ruby glass banquet lamp, brass Regency column with ruby glass reservoir with etched ruby glass shade
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Iranian Tabriz rug, handwoven wool, red ground with floral decoration and central medallion. 300 x 205 cm
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Victorian butler's tray on stand, in mahogany, the removeable tray on a folding stand
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George III mahogany table, of small and fine proportions, slender and tapering turned legs with end drawer
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Victorian milk glass vase, pink overlaid with enamelled floral decoration, chip to rim
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Ladies davenport, polished mahogany with fitted interior, three drawers fitted to one side
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Finest quality Victorian what not, in burr walnut, three tiers with mirror back, carved fretwork and lower fitted drawer
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Georgian Old Sheffield Plate - soup tureen, c.1815 - 1820 silver shields on lid and base, excellent condition
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Moose handled tray, steel tray with chromed finish
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19th century silky oak ladies work table, fitted with a full width drawer, bobbin turned supports and lower sewing receptacle
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Antique 'Bonheur de Jour', ladies writing table of ebonised and amboyna veneers, inlays etc leather embossed top with drawers above the super structure
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19th century cast iron umbrella stand, decorated with mask and removeable trays to the lower section
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Oak and brass magazine stand, most elegant design on a swivelling base
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Iranian rug, handwoven wool, red ground with floral decoration and central medallion. 295 x 195
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Iranian Tabriz rug, handwoven wool, beige ground with geometric floral design and central medallion. 340 x 250 cm
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Sheraton Revival cylinder top ladies writing desk, fine quality, in mahogany with satin wood cross banding and strung inlays, three drawers above cylinder top enclosing small drawers, pigeon holes and leather writing top with inkwell provisions, three apron drawers below
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Framed portrait of a lady, the unsigned oil painting on canvas, depicting an elegant young lady with feathered head dress and lace dress with shawl, 73 x 60 cm the painting has been cleaned and relined on canvas
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Massive black beauty floor lamp, in the form of a full size stallion with a lamp and shade attached to his head this type of lamp was used in large hotel and emporium lobbies, height 406 cm, length 300 cm
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Gloria Petyarre, 'Mountain Devil Dreaming' acrylic on paper, unsigned, 73 x 50 cm
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Unknown artist, 20th century European school "Girl with the Basket" oil on canvas, signed lower right, 60 cm x 50 cm in ornate gilded frame
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Rex wood, 'Jungle Forms' lithograph pencil, signed lower right 1962 44 x 62 cm
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Otto Pareroultja, 'Central Australian mountain Range' watercolour, signed lower centre, 50 x 72 cm faded in colour with a few minor repairs
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Kenneth Entata, 'Central Australia' oil on board, signed lower left. 25 x 73 cm
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Taxidermy albino lioness, rare, half body specimen mounted to a naturalistic base comes with Cites import paperwork, taxidermist Garry Pegg
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Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase, with carved pelmet and corbels, fitted drawer and two cupboard doors below
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The English Cyclopedia, a dictionary of universal Information, London - Bradbury Agnew and Co. C.1870, 11 volumes, half leather with marbled boards and edges A/F some covers detached, loss to spine
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French marquetry 'Bombe' commode, Louis XV style chest of 2 full width and bombe shaped drawers, original serpentine shaped marble top and ormolu mounts
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Victorian carved marble and alabaster table lamp, depicting young Roman couple beside lamp post, signed to the back Professor Costa, height 82 cm
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Ornate giltwood mirror, highly decorated in the Regency manner with bevelled glass centre panel, 133 x 107 cm
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Sheraton Revival gentleman's press, mahogany with satinwood inlays, two doors above two full width drawers below, on bracket feet
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Iranian Kashan rug, handwoven wool, red ground with floral design and central medallion. 350 x 255 cm
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Rare travelling dressing table set, belonging to lady Cochrane, leather case with monogrammed lid and every individual piece of tortoise shell item including hand held mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, combs, trinket boxes, powder boxes etc.
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Waterford Crystal lamp, substantial cut crystal in the form of a kerosene lamp, electrified and comprising base and shade, marked
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French 19th century Android barometer, marble and brass upper android barometer on rouge marble column base with central milk glass thermometer in two parts. 42 cm
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19th century breakfront sideboard, with a mirrored back, 3 drawers and 3 doors, polished mahogany
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Jeremy boot, 'Birds and Parrots' water colour, signed lower left 1978 15 x 20 cm
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Iranian Qashqee rug, handwoven wool, burnt orange and yellow ground. 225 x 135 cm
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A Victorian credenza, inlaid walnut with mirrored panel doors, carved adornments and marble top
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Waterford Crystal rock whiskey set, luxury 'Elysian' pattern and elegant set with gold details comprising of decanter, pair of tumblers and gold metal tray. Design by Jo Sampson with original boxes and dust cover tray diameter 38 cm, decanter, height 23 cm
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A French provincial oak armoire, carved domed top above a full length glazed door, internal adjustable shelves
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Japanese plates, set of twelve decorated with bamboo
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French demi-lune bedside tables, kingwood with inlays to the two fitted drawers, marble tops
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Iranian Balouch rug, handwoven wool, beige and red ground, decorated with trees, flowers and chandelier. 185 x 105 cm
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Georgian style Torchiere stand, reeded tapering column with carved acanthus leaf decorations, tripod legs
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Japanese Satsuma presentation vase, baluster form with waisted top section on footed base decorated boldly with court procession scene to one side and blossom tree with traditional dress figures to other, height 41 cm, width 21.5 cm
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An exquisite walnut canterbury, burr walnut with boxwood inlays, shaped dome hinged lid and hand embroidered silk panels
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Georgian mahogany side table, of simple form with square tapering legs and fitted drawer
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Large cut crystal rose bowl, substantial starburst cut with metal mesh cover and plaque inscribed 'Port Augusta racing club Ltd 1937'
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Parlour chairs, suite of 6 including 2 carvers, inlaid back and rests, brocade upholstered seats, in the Sheraton Revival style
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Exquisite walnut credenza, Victorian burr walnut with marble top, mirrored back, carvings and turned columns to the mirrored door base
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Victorian ruby glass banquet lamp, duplex 19th century parlour lamp with brass Grecian column with ruby glass reservoir and finely etched ruby glass lamp shade with chimney, height 75 cm
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Iranian Kashan rug, handwoven wool, beige ground with floral decoration. 305 x 200 cm
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Late 19th century German upright piano, in walnut, by makers Scheel, inlaid satinwood decorations restored and tuned by Lucien Parent Pianos of Adelaide with receipt available
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The Kiss, last replica maquette of Auguste Rodin's sculpture, signed, stamped and mounted on plinth, height 30 cm
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