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Made in Aotearoa — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:105
Sale Title:Made in AotearoaLots with images:105
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:81
Date:16-Oct-2023
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A folk art tekoteko. Tekoteko is the Maori name for carvings that represent human figures. Carved from wood. Depicting a figure with hands at the stomach, and paua shell inlay eyes, height 22 cm, depth 6 cm
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A vintage folk art matau, this wood carved hook is of large proportions with muka flax lashings. Matau would often be composite forms with bone points and used by Maori for fishing large fish, length 39.5 cm, width 22 cm, depth 6.5 cm. Provenance: from the collection of John Perry
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A folk art carving of a Maori woman, mid 20th century. Carved from a single piece of wood depicting a seated female figure wearing a piu piu and holding a patu. The woman wears a huia feather in her hair. At the base is a sticker that reads 'Maori Art Depot for Souvenirs 11 Queens Arcade Auckland', height 22 cm, width 15.8 cm, depth 15.7 cm
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A Crown Lynn Prestcold McAlpine Refrigerator jug, 'McAlpine' and 'Prestcold' raised in relief and painted blue. Crown Lynn stamp to base. Areas of crazing to body. These jugs were designed specifically for domestic refrigerators. Crown Lynn was a New Zealand ceramics manufacturer that operated under various names between 1854 and 1989. Many of their designs remain highly collectable today, height 21 cm, width 20 cm, depth 10 cm
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A Chester Nealie celadon vase, a wood fired vase with pale celadon glaze. Applied shells around the exterior of the vase. With miniature lug handles at the shoulders. Maker's marks above the base. Chester Nealie (b. 1942) is a Rotorua born ceramicistwho trained with Shoji Hamada, Takeichi Kawai, and Michael Cardew. His work experiments with the impacts of high temperature prolonged firing using an anagama kiln, height 23.5 cm, depth 12 cm
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A yellow-glazed Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, with 'McAlpine' raised in relief. Unmarked. Some areas of pitting around the jug opening and handle. Minor chipping to the spout. These jugs were designed specifically for domestic refrigerators. Crown Lynn was a New Zealand ceramics manufacturer that operated under various names between 1854 and 1989. Many of their designs remain highly collectable today, height 22.5 cm, width 21 cm, depth 10 cm
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A Royal Doulton Maori Art cup and saucer set, comprising a cup, saucer, and small plate with stylised koru design in red and black with gilt rims. Each stamped to base. The Royal Doulton Maori Ware line was introduced in 1907, when New Zealand obtained dominion status. Cup, height 5.3 cm, width 10.3 cm, depth 8.1 cm, saucer, height 1 cm, depth 133, plate, height 1 cm, depth 17.5 cm
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A rare Maori chess set by Marble Art Ltd Wellington, 1960s. Hand crafted Maori warrior chess set, complete in original boxes. The pawns are represented as taiaha-wielding warriors, the rooks as fortified villages or pa, and the knights as Taniwha. Each box, height 4.5 cm, width 53.5 cm, depth 29.5 cm, largest chess piece, height 12.5 cm, depth 3.3 cm
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A Royal Doulton Maori Art cup and saucer set, comprising a cup, saucer, and small plate with stylised koru design in red and black with gilt rims. Each stamped to base. The cup with a hairline crack to the base. The Royal Doulton Maori Ware line was introduced in 1907, when New Zealand obtained dominion status. Af. Cup, height 5.3 cm, width 10.3 cm, depth 8.1 cm, saucer, height 1 cm, depth 133, plate, height 1 cm, depth 17.5 cm
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A large Len Castle earthenware platter, with alkaline turquoise glaze. Maker's impressed initials to base. Len Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activityand landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery, height 5.5 cm, length 42.5 cm, width 42.5 cm
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A miniature crucible dish by Len Castle, a small dish with heavily textured exterior surface and a green glazed interior. With impressed maker's mark. Len Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activityand landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery, height 2.7 cm, depth 7.6 cm
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A black Len Castle platter, a rich tenmoku glaze to the exterior with a light grey glazed interior. A hairline crack runs through the centre of the platter. Len Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activityand landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery. Af, height 7 cm, width 39 cm, depth 35.5 cm
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A Feltex picture rug of Aoraki 'Mount Cook', depicting mountain ranges with native plant life, a pakeko, and a koru inspired lower edge design. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and '70s, they became part of a greater cause to celebrate New Zealand scenery and culture. 136 x 69 cm
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A Feltex picture rug of a map of Aotearoa, with depictions of pastimes of fishing and skiing. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and '70s, they became part of a greater cause to celebrate New Zealand scenery and culture. 137 x 68.5 cm
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A Feltex picture rug of 'Mt. Egmont', depicting mount Taranaki, coated in snow, with a rural farm scene in the foreground. With the name of a previous owner written to the back. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and '70s, they became part of a greater cause to celebrate New Zealand scenery and culture. 131 x 69 cm
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A Neil brown pounamu hei tiki, Neil brown is highly regarded carver who works in the medium of pounamu. Brown's work is held in collections of Auckland war Memorial Tamaki Paenga Hira and Museum of New Zealand Te papa Tongarewa. A large contemporary pounamu carved hei tiki depicting a human form with head to the left shoulder and hands on thighs. On a waxed suspension cord. Tiki was the first man in Maori legends, created by the Atua Tane, god of the forest. Carving, length 15 cm, width 7.6 cm, depth 20m
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A Reuben Paterson Pour world enamel pin, Paterson was born 1973, Auckland (ngati Rangitihi, Ngai Tahoe, Tahourangi, Scottish) and is known for his dynamic work use of glitter. Limited edition 56/69. Pin, length 6 cm, width 4 cm, box, height 2.9 cm, width 9 cm, depth 9 cm
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A Michael Guy enamel and silver necklace, 1975. Made from sterling silver with enamel designs in blue, white and yellow. Incised ' D1W Stg Sil' to the reverse. Michael Guy joined fingers jewellery cooperativein 1974 shortly after its inception. Fingers is one of the oldest contemporary jewellery galleries in the world and is the longest operating craft gallery in Aotearoa New Zealand. Guy's works are held at Auckland war Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira and have been exhibited at Objectspace, length 29.5…
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A ceramic gold Smelting Crucible, used in New Zealand mines to extract metal from gold ore. Made from partially glazed stoneware. A similar example of a ceramic crucible is held in the Museum of New Zealand Te papa Tongarewa, height 15.5 cm, depth 9.3 cm
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Whites Aviation ninety Mile beach, ninety Mile beach Te-Oneroa-a-Tahais on the western coast of the far north of the North Island of New Zealand. Some foxing and age wear. Established by renowned aerial photographer Leo white, the photographs of Whites Aviation offer a glance into the brisk modernisation of 1950s New Zealand. Framed without glass. Af. Frame 41.5 x 72 cm
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A ceramic gold Smelting Crucible, used in New Zealand mines to extract metal from gold ore. Made from partially glazed stoneware. A similar example of a ceramic crucible is held in the Museum of New Zealand Te papa Tongarewa, height 15.5 cm, depth 9.3 cm
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A Len Castle twig vase, made from earthenware. A textured surface area with deep grooves running up the form. With six openings along the medial ridge. Impressed maker's mark. Len Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activity and landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery, height 14 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 10 cm
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A handwritten letter from Len Castle and a catalogue from the Hamada Museum collection, a handwritten letter in black ink addressed to Pat, dated November 22nd 2009. The letter references the exhibition 'Mountain to the sea' and the Shoji Hamada Museum collection. Included is a pictorial catalogue of the Hamada collection with coloured images, bound with coil binding and laminate covers. Len Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His…
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A Len Castle hanging unit, impressed maker's mark at the neck. Len Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activity and landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery, length 17 cm, width 16 cm, depth 6 cm
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A Te Ariki wool travel rug, decorated with a tukutuku panel pattern in pink, yellow and orange. Original onehunga woollen mills label attached. Onehunga woollen mills produced Te Ariki blankets in various colours and Maori designs. The onehunga mills were established in 1886 to manufacture woollen goods for a market in demand. The mills supported the local economy and sheep farmers. 174.5 x 147.5 cm
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A Te Ariki wool travel rug, with a poutama (stairway to heaven) tukutuku panel design in black, red, and white on an orange ground. Original onehunga woollen mills label attached. Onehunga woollen mills produced Te Ariki blankets in various colours and Maori designs. The onehunga mills were established in 1886 to manufacture woollen goods for a market in demand. The mills supported the local economy and sheep farmers. 142.5 x 173 cm
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An early Manatunga travel rug with a Tukutuku pattern, a Roslyn Dunedin textiles, New Zealand early Manatunga wool travel rug, with a tukutuku panel pattern in white, magenta, and black, the original label 'Maori for Keepsake' 'Wahine' label attached. Manatunga travel rugs were produced by Mosgiel woollens Ltd in Dunedin which was opened in 1871. The mill was a significant employer for the region and lasted until the end of the 20th century when it closed. 186 x 182 cm
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A Graeme Storm sgraffito vase, made from porcelain. With designs of lillies and leaves. Designs in a black glaze with blue glazes in the ground. Maker's mark to the base. Graeme Storm is one of New Zealand's most illustrious ceramicists, having worked as a full time potter for more than 50 years. His hand-thrown forms often feature rich glazes in shades of blue, height 41 cm, depth 28 cm
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Bronwynne Cornish, Pacific Sphinx, 1993, New Zealand. Red earthenware with slips and stains. A sphinx wearing a crown with red lips and purple eyelids. Raised on a cuboid base with painted geometric detailing. Shown at Akasaka Green Gallery, Tokyo, in 1993 for the Centennial of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand. Hoping her work will 'Create a certain atmosphere, ring a long-lost bell, and help people create their own mythologies', Cornish is a leading figure in New Zealand ceramic art. Her work has been…
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A Graeme Storm Barium vase, made from stoneware with Storm's signature vibrant blue glazes. Maker's mark above the base. Felted bottom. Graeme Storm is one of New Zealand's most illustrious ceramicists, having worked as a full time potter for more than 50 years. His hand-thrown forms often feature rich glazes in shades of blue, height 35.5 cm, depth 20.5 cm
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A Garth Chester coffee table, 1950s, New Zealand. Wooden tabletop with stylised metal hairpin legs. Garth Chester is one of New Zealand's most celebrated industrial designers. After a suspicious fire destroyed his factory and plywood press in the 1950s, Chester embraced the simplicity of steel. He produced a number of innovative and contemporary designs for high-end hair salons and cafes. His talent with this new medium is clear in the crisp angular frames of this very rarecoffee table, height 48 cm, width…
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A David Trubridge South Pacific 'Rocker' rocking chair and 'Flip' ottoman, early 2000s, New Zealand. Made from hoop pine plywood and ash. Before settling in New Zealand in 1985, David Trubridge and his family set out on an open ended adventure sailing the Pacific and Caribbean. The five years at sea had a major influence on David's design aesthetic and helped form a strong environmentally conscious philosophy that informs all aspects of his practice. Today, David's work is celebrated throughout the world…
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A Michael Draper desk with storage tower, New Zealand designed and made, late 20th century. Powder coated steel frame with plywood desktop. Twinwall semi-transparent plastic siding to tower and plywood adjustable shelving. Michael Draper began designing furniture in the 1970s. His material of choice was steel, often complimented by panes glass and wooden inserts. In 2005 Draper won the outdoor category of the NZ home & Entertaining design Awards. Desk, height 71 cm, width 180 cm, depth 60 cm, storage tower…
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NZ on air Neon sign, Led neon on perspex. NZ on air is an independent government funding agency delivering quality and diverse New Zealand public media, height 39 cm, width 22 cm
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A Tino Rangitira Neon sign, Led neon on perspex. The Tino Rangatiratanga flag is known as the national Maori flag. In 2009, the Tino Rangatiratanga flag was selected as the national Maori flag after a nationwide consultation. It was first revealed on Waitangi day in 1990, height 34 cm, width 56 cm. Proceeds from the sale of this neon go directly to Ako MaTatupu Teach first NZ
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A tiki neon sign, LED neon on perspex. Tiki was the first man in Maori legends, created by the Atua Tane, god of the forest, height 69 cm, width 41 cm
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A pounamu mere, the blade tapers down to the grip and terminates with graduating ribbing. With a pierced hole at the grip. For early Maori, creating weapons and tools from pounamu was a lengthy process of separating fragments from large boulders by continuously rubbing an abrasive back and forth to create a groove that could snap. Mere are one-handed weapons featuring a flat elongated blade with a sharp striking edge, length 39.5 cm, width 8.3 cm, depth 1.5 cm
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A large stone toki, Aotearoa, crafted from a black stone. A rough surface with losses from use. With a curved profile. When ancestors of Maori first arrived in Aotearoa from East Polynesia they found a wide variety of rock types to use for tools and ornamentation. Stone toki, or adzes were lashed to wood handles and used for wood working, length 21 cm, width 7 cm, depth 4 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa, this taonga falls under the Protected objects Act (1975). To purchase this piece, you will…
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A pounamu hei tiki with red wax eyes, Aotearoa, a small hei tiki crafted from dark pounamu. The head is tilted to the left shoulder, carved lines as facial features, red sealing wax to eyes. There are three fingers to each hand, resting on thighs. Gold ring through suspension holes, woven string with three small pounamu beads at the tie. Hei tiki, height 3.9 cm, width 2.6 cm, depth .3 cm, cord length 36 cm, Provenance: Private Collection, England, this taonga falls under the Protected objects act (1975).…
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A Te Maori exhibition print, 1980s. Te Maori exhibition original print which travelled with the taonga across America's most prestigious Museum s (including the metropolitan Museum ) in 1984 before resting in Aotearoa. The imagery was captured by famed photographer Brian brake. 92 x 69 cm
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A 1939 Centennial Exhibtiion poster, the Centennial was located at Rongotai, Wellington and designed to mark 100 years after the signing of Te Tiriti o WaiTangi. Framed and behind glass. Poster 73 x 47 cm, frame 97.5 x 67 cm
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Denys Watkins visit Rome, etching. Framed behind glass. Denys Watkins is a New Zealand contemporary artist with a career spanning five decades. Print 52.5 x 41 cm
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A Garth Chester magazine rack, 1950s. Made from bent ply with a steel handle. Garth Chester is one of New Zealand's most celebrated industrial designers. His innovative use of steam bent plywood, perhaps best shown in his iconic 1944 Curvesse chair, can be seen in the form of this magazine rack, height 29 cm, width 36 cm, depth 24 cm
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A Rudi Schwarz rosewood dining table, Rudi Schwarz is a designer known for his sleek furniture designs embracing wood. In 1970 he started start his own business in new Lynn where he designed and produced high end contemporary furniture, height 70 cm, width 185 cm, depth 96 cm
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New Zealand design. Tripod base with globe suspended from arched frame. Maker's mark to light fitting, height 160 cm, width 45 cm
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Ray Haydon Fluid 2014, made from stainless steel with a basalt base. Ray Haydon (1950- ) is an Auckland born sculptor who works with several different mediums to experiment with the various forms they take, height 120 cm, width 75 cm, depth 40 cm
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Manos Nathan Tunatahi, fired terracotta vase form with splayed handle-like detailing. Maker's signature and work title inscribed to base. Manos Nathan (1948 - 2015) was born in Rawene, and has Greek and Maori heritage. He remains a leading figure in the development of the Maori ceramics movement, and was instrumental in founding Nga Kaihanga Uku and Te Atinga, height 25 cm, width 48.5 cm, depth 24 cm
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Paul Hartigan untitled, c.1986. Paint on wood. Auckland-based contemporary artist Paul Hartigan is New Zealand's leading proponent of neon Art. He is also one of New Zealand's most significant makers of public Art, widely recognised for his large-scale public light commissions, which have enhanced many of its urban spaces, height 100 cm, width 15 cm, depth 9 cm
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A Te Maori exhibition print, 1980s. Te Maori exhibition original print which travelled with the taonga across America's most prestigious Museum s (including the metropolitan Museum ) in 1984 before resting in Aotearoa. The imagery shows a stern post from a war canoe captured by famed photographer Brian brake. 92 x 69 cm
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A mounted woven textile of Vera Cummings Harata Rewiri Tarapata, woven in muted shades of brown, black, green, and purple. Mounted between boards. Harata Rewiri Tarapata was a descendant of Tamati Waaka Nene and Eru Patuone who were both signatories of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As a teenager, she delivered ammunition to Ngapuhi warriors at Ruapekapeka (1845-46). Textile 34.1 x 25.5 cm, board 53.5 x 44.2 cm
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A Te Maori exhibition print, 1980s. Te Maori exhibition original print which travelled with the taonga across America's most prestigious Museum s (including the metropolitan Museum ) in 1984 before resting in Aotearoa. The imagery shows a bone chest carving captured by famed photographer Brian brake. 92 x 69 cm
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A Colonial sideboard with native wood inlay, inlay of rewarewa to the cabinet doors. This sideboard is an example of how migrants used traditional European techniques, such as of parquetry and marquetry, on native timbers, height 95.5 cm, width 193 cm, depth 53.5 cm
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An ancient kauri round table, made in New Zealand from certified ancient kauri. On a contemporary steel base that can be used either way up. Registered ancient kauri Item 220096, unearthed in the Far north in 2011. Carbon dated as over 50,000 years old. Comes with an authentic registration plate, height 77.5 cm, depth 140 cm
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A John Crichton rattan egg chair, John Crichton was a New Zealand furniture and interior designer. He established John Crichton limited in 1949, a business and shop located on Kitchener Street inAuckland. He offered interior design services and designed and sold furniture. He was a founder of the New Zealand Society of Industrial Designers (Nzsid) in 1959 and served on its council to 1966, height 132 cm, width 70 cm, depth 60 cm
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A Stephane Rondel large Trivet/Panel, Stephane Rondell is a Parisian designer who resides in Tamaki Makaurau. Rondell is known for creating elegant design pieces out of metal. Rondell has worked on iconic projects such as sky city Casino and the Aotea entertainment CentreStephane Rondel 'Cool it' trivet, working effectively to draw heat away from the surface of a table. Made from cast aluminium with playful curves. Impressed makers mark, height 40 cm, depth 40 cm
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A Thomas peacock sextant, this sextant is a rare example of a New Zealand made brass navigational instrument. Thomas peacock was the Mayor of Auckland from 1878 - 1880, and an MP for Auckland north from 1881 - 1890. Marked 'Peacock Auckland'. Includes a custom fitted box, height 10.5 cm, width 28.5 cm, depth 21 cm
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A Stephane Rondel large Trivet/Panel, Stephane Rondell is a Parisian designer who resides in Tamaki Makaurau. Rondell is known for creating elegant design pieces out of metal. Rondell has worked on iconic projects such as sky city Casino and the Aotea entertainment centre Stephane Rondel 'Cool it' trivet, working effectively to draw heat away from the surface of a table. Made from cast aluminium with playful curves. Impressed makers mark, height 40 cm, depth 40 cm
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A Feltex picture rug 'Queenstown', depicting lake Wakatipu, and the mountain ranges of Queenstown in the background. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and 70s, they became part of a greater cause to celebrate New Zealand scenery and culture. 69 x 131 cm
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A Feltex picture rug Aoraki 'Mount Cook', depicting mountain ranges with native plant life, a pakeko, and a koru inspired lower edge design. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and 70s, they became part of a greater cause to celebrate New Zealand scenery and culture. 131 x 69 cm
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A Feltex picture rug of 'Lake Matheson New Zealand', depicting Te Ara Kairaumati with a bush scene surrounding it, and a mountain range reflected. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and 70s, they became part of a greater cause to celebrate New Zealand scenery and culture. 69 x 131 cm
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A complete set of three official publications of Cook's voyages in second editions, including the first voyage 1773, second voyage 1777, third voyage 1785 with atlas, cook, Captain James (by John Hawkesworth), first voyage, an account of the voyages undertaken by the order of his present Majesty for making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere... And performed by Byron, Cateret, Wallis & cook., 2nd edition, 3 volumes, frontis. Map: 'Chart of the part of the south Sea' chart torn., London, W. Strahan & T.…
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Signed works of Arthur Conan Doyle Authors edition, limited to 1000 copies, this being no.763, signed by Arthur Conan Doyle in the 'The white Company', comprising the white Company (signed by Conan Doyle), the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the great shadow, Uncle Bernac, Rodney stone, the Exploits of Brigadier Gerard, Tragedy of the Korosko, the green flag, Stark-Munro letters, round the red lamp, Micah Clarke, the Refugees, a Duet with an occasional Chorus, the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, a study in…
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A new authentic and complete collection of voyages round the world Undertaken and Performed by Royal authority Captain Cooks first, second, third and last voyages, by George William Anderson, one volume, 150 engravings, London, Alex Fogg, n. D. (1784-86). An important early compilation of Cook's three voyages, plus Byron, Wallace, Carteret, Mulgrave, Anson.
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A photograph of a Touhou Silvereye bird, by an unknown photographer. Mounted on board. Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis) were self-introduced to Aotearoa in the 1800s and now have a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. The Maori name tauhou translate to 'Stranger' or more literally, 'New arrival'. Photograph 40.9 x 30.3 cm, board 51 x 40.5 cm. Provenance from the collection of John Perry
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A trio of woven Ruth Castle decorative dishes, each intricately woven with rattan in natural and black pigments. Ruth Castle's (neMain)work has been exhibited widely and is held in a range of public New Zealand institutions. Largest diameter 44 cm, depth 9 cm, smallest diameter 38.5 cm, depth 6 cm. Provenance: originally given to the vendor by Ruth Castle
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A folk art box by M. Osborne, a wood box with painted designs of a marae over a landscape. Signed to the underside of the lid. A missing screw to one of the inner hinges, height 7 cm, width 19 cm, depth 19.2 cm
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Two Richard Parker wall plates, made from terracotta. One with a pale, high-gloss yellow glaze and painted hearts, the other with a rich blue glaze and unglazed dots. Each with a wire to the plate base for hanging. Maker's label affixed verso. Richard Parker is an award-winning artist with an impressive range of work in public and private collections worldwide. He has exhibited widely over many years both in New Zealand and in Japan, Europe, and the United States. Approx. Diameter 11 cm
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A Volley chair by Jamie McLellan, Volley is a playful lounge chair composed of a single sheet of pressed ply, which creates an ergonomic, three-dimensional form. The upholstered seating area sits atop a robust swivel pedestal base allowing for 360 degrees of rotation. Jamie McLellan is head of design for Allbirds in San Francisco, height 76 cm, width 73 cm, depth 76 cm
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The cast light by Philippe Malouin, handmade in New Zealand. Cast is a large modular pendant lighting system made from fibreglass with a warm Led light, height 14 cm, depth 135 cm
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A resident studio carbon fibre Interstellar dining table, with its unique carbon fibre tabletop, Interstellar is a dynamic statement piece with an ultra-thin profile that has the appearance of floating in space. Black powder-coated or brushed stainless steel legs ground the piece and bring in an aura of high luxury. Handmade in New Zealand, height 74 cm, width 300 cm, width 95 cm
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A Len Castle avian bowl, made from earthenware. With an alkaline glaze to the interior, and a oxide textured exterior. Features maker's mark to base. Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activity and landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery, height 8.5 cm, depth 22.5 cm
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A very rare Len Castle inverted volcano, moulded from earthenware in an inverted volcano form. The exterior has a rough grey texture and pock marks. The interior has a alkaline blue glaze. This rare blue glazed inverted volcano is one of only three made. Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activityand landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery, height 25 cm, width 79 cm, depth 7…
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A Len Castle avian bowl, made from earthernware. With an alkaline glaze to the interior, and a oxide textured exterior. Features maker's mark to base. Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activityand landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery, height 5.5 cm, length 42.5 cm, width 42.5 cm
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A bottle of tangata Lincoln wines Pioneer port, 18.5% Abv, 335ml, an unopened brown glazed tekoteko style decanter bottle containing Lincoln Vineyards Ltd. Pioneer port. The bottle has a gold seal decorated with a repeating arrow pattern around the plastic topped lid and a gold product label with black text around the base. This item is believed to be made by Norman Parker and sculpted by Tam Mitchell, known for his work at Crown Lynn Potteries, height 21 cm, width 8 cm, depth 7 cm
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A folk art Maori vase signed Vinga, carved from a single piece of wood. A large form with incised haehae designs surrounding central designs of three faces on each side. Laquered dark brown. Incised dot lettering 'Vinga' above the base of the vase, height 53 cm, width 28 cm, depth 15 cm
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A Ti-Toki liqueur bottle, with cork stopper. Incised 12546 to base. Made in New Zealand. Some pitting around the groin to one side. This bottle originally held Ti-Toki liqueur, a spirit made from native Tatoki berries, produced by the Ti-Toki Company based in Swanson, Auckland, height 31.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 7.5 cm
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An Andrew van der Putten carafe, made and fired at Driving creek with Barry Brickell. A large spherical form with a short neck featuring two openings and a strap handle. With a brown salt glaze. Maker's mark impressed on the strap. Andrew van der Putten (1946- ) began his career inTitirangi, and works with stoneware and earthenware, across a variety of forms and coloured glazes, height 40.5 cm, depth 33 cm
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A large Patti Meads seed Pod vase, made from earthenware. A long cylindrical shaft with a flared top. Glazed in tones of rich brown. Impressed maker's mark above the base. Patti Meads is a New Zealand ceramic artist. She has exhibited within New Zealand and overseas and her work isheld in the collection of the Christchurch Art gallery, height 45 cm, depth 16.5 cm
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A Greg Barron shino jug, a large and heavy form with strap handle. With impressed wave designs. A rich orange glaze. Impressed makers mark at the neck. Barron is a ceramic artist withan extensive history of exhibiting in major New Zealand exhibitions and who has received numerous awards. From his workshop in Glenbervie, Northland he works with a view of sustainability, and uses locally sourced clays and a smokeless wood fired kiln, height 37.5 cm, depth 31.5 cm. Provenance: Previously of the collection of…
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Unknown photographer untitled, photographic print. Likely printed from a glass plate negative. Depicting one of Rotorua's thermal vents, possible the 'Brain Pot'. Framed behind glass. Print 26 x 35 cm, frame 53.5 x 61 cm
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Robert Percy Moore Cape Kidnappers, gelatin silver print. 'Cape Kidnappers New Zealand' inscribed. Signed 'R P Moore' and inscribed 80 Manners St Wellington in ink to the lower edge. Robert Percy Moore (1881 - 1948) is considered to be New Zealand's greatest panorama photographer. He travelled extensively photographing homesteads, public events, Royal visits, groups, and urban and rural scenery. Framed behind glass. Photograph 18.5 x 94.5 cm, frame 43.5 x 117.5 cm
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Trevor Lloyd leopard skin, ink on paper. Artist's proof. 'Leopard Skin' handwritten in pencil to lower left, artist's signature and 'Ap' to lower right. Framed behind glass. Lloyd was a New Zealand artist, illustrator, and cartoonist. Hiswork is evocative of the New Zealand bush and often contained Maori motifs. Work 21.5 x 20 cm, frame 41.5 x 38 cm
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A Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay signed lions club of Auckland programme, Pelorus press Auckland, 1971. Illustrated wrappers. Signatures on the image of Mt Everest. The face of our $5 note, Hillary (1919- 2008), and Tenzing Norgay (1914 - 1986) became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mt Everest, in 1953. 24 x 17.6 cm
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A signed copy of Nothing Venture, Nothing Win by Edmund Hillary, first edition, London, H & S, 1975. Hardback. The face of our $5 note, Hillary Kg Onz KBE (1919- 2008), and Tenzing Norgay (1914 - 1986) became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mt Everest, in 1953.
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A signed copy of two Generations by Edmund & Peter Hillary, signed by Edmund Hillary. First edition, London, H & S, 1984. Hardback. The face of our $5 note, Hillary Kg Onz KBE (1919- 2008), and Tenzing Norgay (1914 - 1986) became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mt Everest, in 1953.
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A pair of Prop spears from Xena warrior Princess, each spear have long wood carved handles and feature foam spear tips and leather lashings. Zena warrior Princess ran from 1995-2001 and starred New Zealand actress Lucy Lawless as the title character. The series were filmed in New Zealand in locations, most notably the WaiTakere Ranges. Longest, length 207 cm, width 10.5 cm
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A New Zealand chess set, the pawns are represented as taiaha-wielding warriors, the rooks as fortifiedvillages or pa, and the knights as Taniwha. One King with damage and repairs to the base. The board made from wood with a leather top, impressed with a border of native flora, fauna, koru and wheku. Each light square with an impressed kawhai design. Board, height 3 cm, width 46 cm, depth 46 cm, tallest piece, height 13.5 cm, depth 3.5 cm
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A folk art hei tiki, the Maori word 'Hei' denotes something worn around the neck and 'Tiki' is a word used by Maori for human images carved into wood, bone, stone, or other material. Carved from a single piece of wood. With incised detailing and a paua shell inlaid eyes, length 13.1 cm, width 7.4 cm, depth 2 cm
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A large Ian Smail teapot, made from stoneware. With two strap handles and a short spout. With a brown salt glaze. Smail learned his craft at night school in 1972. Smail and his wife set up a kiln in Auckland's north Shorth that was used by many of Aotearoa's most respected potters, height 28 cm, depth 34 cm
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A Doris Dutch Cityscape vase, made from earthenware in a cylindrical form. A rough and textured surface, and applied geometric designs that represent a city scape. Impressed maker's mark at the base. Dutch's (1926-2012) works are held in many prestigious including the Auckland Art gallery Toi o Tamaki and Museum of New Zealand Te papa Tongarewa. Dutch was interested in the New Zealand landscape and in the fragility and impermanence of the man-made environment, length 31.5 cm, depth 6.6 cm
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A signed and editioned print of a Peter Bromhead drawing of Robert Muldoon, paper mounted on board. Editioned 25 of 50. Signed in pencil to the lower corner. Bromhead Mnzm(1933-) is a cartoonist, illustrator, and newspaper columnist, who has worked with theAuckland star and New Zealand Herald. 40.5 x 30.5 cm
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A collection of New Zealand Prime Minister's signatures, includes letters with signatures by Helen Clark, Keith Holyoake, David Lange, Geoffrey Palmer, Robert Muldoon, Peter Fraser and Jenny Shipley. Some information has been redacted. Largest 29.7 x 21 cm
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Sam Mitchell, Auckland, New Zealand, 2011, ink on found book page, 14 x 22 cm. Sam Mitchell is an artist based in Auckland, New Zealand. Mitchell is known for artworks that are painted in acrylic on perspex in reverse.
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C. F. Goldie, prints, drawings, & Criticisms' - Alister Taylor and Jan Glen, published in 1979. A Major catalogue raisonnewith biography of Goldie. Beautifully bound in quarter leather and linen binding and housed in a solander box. Famous for his photo realist style, Goldie's (1870-1947) portraits of Maori, have captivated admirers, and critics alike for decades, height 40 cm, width 32 cm, depth 6.3 cm
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A rare vintage New Zealand Fanta enamel sign, featuring the Fanta logo used between 1962 and 1970, diameter 40 cm
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Edward Jerningham Wakefield, Esq. Illustrations to adventure in New Zealand, featuring large fold-out lithographic prints depicting New Zealand scenery. Facsimile edition of 500 copies published in 1968 by a. H. & a. W. Reed. Still in the original box.
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A Chester Nealie anagama fired vase, made from earthenware. With miniature lug handles. In a rich brown glaze. Incised signature to the base. Nealie (1942- ) is a Rotorua born ceramicist, who trained withShoji Hamada, Takeichi Kawai, and Michael Cardew. His work experiments with the impacts of high temperature prolonged firing, using an anagama kiln, height 23.5 cm, depth 12 cm, height 14.2 cm, depth 11.5 cm
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A pair of Roger Brittain organic stem vases, two delicate vases made from earthenware. Each with brough exteriors and applied continuous wave designs. Brittain's (1944-) works are held in prestigious public collections such as the Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hakena and Auckland Art gallery Toi o Tamaki. Tallest, height 19.2 cm, depth 8.5 cm, smallest, height 14.5 cm, depth 6.2 cm
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A Ross Mitchell-Anyon floor pot, Muddy Waters Pottery. Made from earthenware with a brown glaze over rough textured surface. Mitchell-Anyon (1954-2022) came to Aotearoa in 1964 from Australia and settled in Whanganui. His ceramic making career spanned some 40 years and his works are held in the quartz Museum of studio ceramics, height 32 cm, depth 24 cm
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G B Scott Ngauruhoe in Eruption silver gelatin print 5th June 1954, silver gelatin print, with hand written script and in original frame. With paperclipping from the New Zealand Herald on the reverse. G B Scott was an Auckland photographer, printer, and publisher, height 19 cm, width 23.5 cm
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