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The Autumn Auction Series — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:500
Sale Title:The Autumn Auction SeriesLots with images:500
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:273
Date:19-May-2024
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A gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, Tibeto-Chinese, 19th century, standing, with hands held in vitarka mudra, wearing a dhoti, trailing scarf, necklaces and five leaf diadem, perspex stand, 16 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the late Leslie Walford, A.M., Mossgreen Auctions, Sydney 18 November 2012, lot 0304
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A gilt bronze figure of Sakyamuni Buddha, seated in dhyanasana on a waisted lotus pedestal, the hands joined in vitarka mudra, draped in a loose robe leaving the chest bare, the serene face with urna and with tightly curled hair piling high over the ushnisha, 41 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne, 25 October 2010, lot 104
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A gilt-bronze figure of Avalokitesvara Sadaksari, Tibet, 18th century or later, the multi-armed deity seated in padmasana on a double lotus base, the principal hands in anjali mudra before the chest and the attendant arms raised in vitarka mudra and holding a string of beads and a lotus stem, wearing a dhoti and richly adorned with beaded jewels, the face with a benevolent expression, the hair drawn up into a high chignon framed by a foliate tiara, 10.5 cm high. Provenance: Hotel de Ventes de Saint Raphael…
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A gilt bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni, Mongolia, seated on a high lotus throne, the right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, the left in dhyana mudra, 16.5 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne, 4 April 2010, Lot 178 (part)
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A gilt lacquered bronze figure of Buddha, Thai, 20th century, in walking stance supported on a circular lotus base, wearing a long pleated robe draped over the left shoulder, the left hand in vitarka mudra, and the right held down at the side, the head with tight curls over the ushnisha topped with a flaming jewel, and the face with downward gaze, 67 cm high. Provenance: Showplace Auctions, New York, 6 February 2022
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A bronze figure of Sakyamuni Buddha,Thailand, U-Thong style, 14th/15th century, seated in dhyanasana over a low cushioned base, with hands in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calling on the earth to bear witness to his enlightenment, wearing a diaphanous sanghati draped over the left shoulder, the face with downcast, benevolent expression, the hair in tight curls over the ushnisha topped with a flaming jewel, 38.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Dr Paul Sutherland, Guy Earl-Smith Auctions, 29 May…
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A gilt bronze figure of Varahai, Nepal, 18th/19th century, the boar-headed deity seated on a lotus throne, holding attributes including an arrow, fish and kapala in the two pairs of arms, 11.2 cm high. Provenance: Soo Tse Asian Art, March 2012
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A gilt lacquered bronze figure of Buddha, Thai, 20th century, seated in bhumisparsha mudra on a cushioned triangular base with scroll bracket feet, the face with benign expression, 39 cm high. Provenance: John Nicholson Auctions, Surrey, England, 21 February 2018, lot 123
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A gilt and polychrome figure of Padmasambhava, 20th century, wearing his traditional hat and loosely draped robes decorated with lotus scrolls, holding a vajra in his right hand and a lotus flower in his left, seal mark on reverse, 50 cm high. Provenance: Lawsons Auctions, Sydney, 27 July 2014, lot 50
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A small bronze Mon-Dvaravati style figure of Buddha, standing, his left hand raised in vitarka mudra, his right in varada mudra, draped in a long sanghati, 21.5 cm high. Provenance: Borosoothai Antiques, Chiang Mai, 17 September 2012
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A pair of male figures, Dong Son style, Vietnam, each standing on a circular base with arms lowered and hands held in front, fitted stands, 41 cm high. Provenance: Borosoothai Antiques, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 17 September, 2012
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A gilt bronze figure of Manjusri, Tibeto-Chinese, 19th century, the bodhisattva seated in padmasana on a double-lotus base, with right hand raised to hold a sword, the left held before his chest in vitarka mudra, dressed in a dhoti and adorned with jewellery including a five-pointed crown, 10 cm high. Provenance: Hotel de Ventes de Saint Raphael, France, 1 December 2012, Lot 178 (part)
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Two small bronze figures, one of Vishvakarman, Khmer, the celestial architect, kneeling with his right knee raised, and holding an axe handle in his right hand; and a dancing figure of Balakrishna, South India, 9 cm and 10 cm high
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A bronze Pala style figure of Buddha, seated in bhumisparsha mudra on a double lotus throne, wearing a dhoti, jewellery and a high crown, silver inlaid detailing to the eyes, crown, headband, necklace, nipples and navel, 12.5 cm high. Provenance: Kari Khedup, Toronto, Canada, 22 September 2015
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A bronze figure of Manjushri Namasangiti, Nepal, 20th century, the multi-armed deity seated wearing a diaphanous dhoti and adorned with elaborate beaded jewellery, the head surmounted by a foliate tiara and hair drawn into a high chignon, wood stand, 14.5 cm high. Provenance: Bonham's Auctions, Sydney, 18 November 2012, lot 137
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A small bronze figure of Buddha, Tibet, 16th/17th century, seated in dhyanasana and bhumisparsha mudra on a double lotus throne, wearing a robe draped over the left shoulder, the head with tight curls extending over the ushnisha and face with downward gaze, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: The Collection of Colonel Guthrie, Henry Aldridge Auctions, Devizes, England, 20 August 2016, Colonel Guthrie was a doctor working in Tibet in the 1930's
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A bronze figure of Avalokitesvara Sadaksari, Nepal, 18th/19th century, the multi-armed deity seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base supporting a flamiform mandorla, the principal hands in anjali mudra before the chest and the attendant arms raised holding attributes, wearing a dhoti, jewels and a shawl over the shoulder, the face with lowered gaze, 15.5 cm high. Provenance: Au Lion des Neiges, Sydney circa 1990
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A Chinese red and black lacquer screen, the central square panel with two hinged side panels, each with a central black lacquer section bordered above and below with red lacquer panels carved in relief with archaistic dragon motifs on one side and floral motifs on the reverse, the whole supported on two brackets joined by a shaped apron, 242 cm high, the central panel 127 cm wide (at base), the side panels 60 cm wide
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A Chinese lacquer opium bed table, the ebonised frame above a cushion form skirt decorated on three sides with iron red archaistic motifs in relief, above richly floral carved and exaggerated cabriole feet, later granite top, 47 cm high, 179 cm wide, 131.5 cm deep
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A huanghuali folding stool, Jiaoyi, 19th/20th century, the two halves of the frame of the rectangular slatted seat folding down when the hinged round section legs are uncrossed, a rectangular frame supporting the open stool tenoned into the underside of the central member and locking into the junction of the legs, the seat frame with beaded shaped edge carved with dragons, the two pairs of legs joined with metal hinges and terminating in square section base stretchers, the pivoted footrest with metal…
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A four panel porcelain mounted screen, each panel painted on one side with flowering plants, the reverse with a landscape in puce, inscribed and with two seals, the hardwood frame simulating bamboo and pierced with bats and foliate scrolls, surmounted by confronted dragons, each panel 157.5 x 40 cm
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An attractive pair of Chinese lacquered elm wood stacking cabinets, 19th/early 20th century, each cabinet in two tiers, the upper section with two doors opening to reveal a single shelf, the main cabinet with matching doors opening to a broad shelf enclosing two drawers and with two hinged storage compartments below, set with metal circular lock plates, hinges and metal pulls, the front apron carved with scrolling gourd vine, supported on square section corner feet, 245 cm high, 122.5 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep…
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A northern Indian hanging or screen, Rajasthan, late 19th/20th century, block-printed and hand-painted on heavy cotton with scenes from ceremony, hunting and courtly life, drawn from the repertoire of illustrated manuscripts that circulated in the princely courts of the region, 345 x 90 cm. Provenance: Acquired by present owner, Liberty of London, circa 1980
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A blue-ground kesi panel, woven in coloured silks with Shou Lao, standing with his deer beneath a fruiting peach tree, a bat flying overhead, seal mark in red above, 121 x 74 cm
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A northern Indian hanging or screen, Rajasthan, late 19th/20th century, block-printed and hand-painted on heavy cotton with scenes from ceremony, hunting and courtly life, drawn from the repertoire of illustrated manuscripts that circulated in the princely courts of the region, 430 x 138 cm. Provenance: Acquired by present owner, Liberty of London, circa 1980
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A Japanese shagreen and lacquer Tanto, mid 19th century, the tang signed apparently Masahide, the blade with double groove and engraved decoration, an inscription at the tip, the fuchi with cloisonne flower scrolls, the kozuka inscribed and with shell decoration in relief, pine needle design lacquer sheath, 31.5 cm long
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A Japanese gold ground six fold screen, Meiji period, painted with a pair of deer beside a stream in a landscape of pine trees and flowering plants, signed and with two seals, each panel 171.5 x 39 cm
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An impressive Japanese bronze censer, Meiji period, circa 1900, in three sections, the base with writhing dragons rising from crested waves, supporting an urn decorated on either side with figural scenes in relief and set with two sinuous dragon handles, the cover surmounted by a figure standing beside rockwork gazing towards a further dragon rising from the waves at his feet, 179 cm high
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A mother-of-pearl and brass inlaid jewel casket by Tahan, Paris, mid 19th century, on a rosewood base with a velvet interior and raised on petite brass bun feet, with the original key, marked Tahan Paris to the lock, 12 cm high, 24 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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An Art Deco walnut pedestal desk, circa 1930, with quarter veneer panelling to the doors and a highly stylised relief carved frieze feature with flower heads and palm leaves, with cast chrome handles, 139 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 76 cm high
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An Art Deco glass and wrought iron chandelier, French, circa 1925, with swirling grape vines around a central corona and four scrolling arms terminating in pendant glass shades, 120 cm long, 70.5 diameter approx
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A carved polychrome and giltwood figure of the Madonna, late 18th/early 19th century, near flat to the back on an integral wood base, 115 cm high
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An Art Deco spelter and marble elephant figure group, 1930s, naturalistically modelled elephants with a verdigris finish upon a black marble plinth, unmarked, 22 cm high, 48.5 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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Jules Felix Coutan (1848-1939), La Paix, the cast bronze winged figure of peace holding a sword, signed Coutan to the domed base, 198 cm high, 55 cm diameter to base
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An impressive Art Deco style marble statue of an exotic dancer, in two tone marble and raised on a small plinth, 191 cm high, 106 cm wide from hand to raised foot, depth of base 35.5 cm
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A bronze bust of a lady by Auguste Bija, (1872-1957), the bust on a waisted base, signed ABija to the rear shoulder, 41 cm high
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A pair of French ormolu chenets and a fender, 19th century, in the Rococo manner with patinated bronze cherubic figures cradled in scrolling foliage and fruiting grapevines while reading, the fender centred with shell and scroll forms, with maker's stamps, CH, 54 cm high, assembled approx 115 cm wide
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An impressive fruitwood stretcher-based refectory table, the top with an inlaid border on a wrought iron scroll and timber trestle base, 80 cm high, 300 cm wide, 120 cm deep
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A large Neoclassical style walnut armoire, an extended moulded cornice above a fluted pediment, two panelled cupboards with relief carved diamond motifs, raised on short fluted tapering legs, 248 cm high, 150 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A Provincial style breche violette marble top fruitwood sideboard, mid 20th century, three lined cutlery drawers above cupboards with fielded panels, fitted drawers to the interior, and raised on low bracket feet, 91 cm high, 181 cm wide, 64 cm deep
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An impressive pair of nine light carved giltwood blackamoor floor lamps, the Rococo style vegetal arms with pleated shades supported on contrapposto figures posing on rocky bases above shaped plinths, 218 cm high
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A mahogany cased fusee drop dial clock, London, 1880, retailed by J.W. Benson, Ludgate Hill the mahogany case with brass cast bezel, key and pendulum, 50 cm long, 38 cm wide
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A large contemporary wall mirror, with a silver gilt moulded frame enclosing bevelled mirror plate, 214 x 124 cm
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A monumental plaster bust of Chairman Mao, 170 cm high, 135 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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An antique Italian iron safe or strongbox, 18th/19th century, the single door safe with two keys and a special hook opening mechanism, the strapped body studded with hobnails and restrained engraved decoration, 60 cm high, 63 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep. Provenance: Private collection, purchased in Florence
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A pair of relief carved and gilded figural columns, probably Italian, late 18th century, each with a Corinthian capital and fluted column adorned with winged cupids, raised on a stepped, socles, 153 cm high, 29.5 x 29.5 cm at base
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A Spanish style oak stretcher-based table, the richly grained surface top on scroll carved supports united by a conforming wrought iron stretchers, 76 cm high, 184 cm wide, 86.5 cm deep
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A near pair of vintage Syrian mother-of-pearl and marquetry lounge chairs, club style chairs with lobed arching crests and profusely inlaid throughout with coloured wood veneers and mother-of-pearl accents in the Damascene manner, 113 cm high, 85.5 cm wide, 70 cm deep (approx)
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A set of six George III style ladder back rush seat dining chairs, the high back chairs with six shaped slats, with turned legs united by stretchers
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Pietro Bazzanti (1825-1895), Boy with Parrot, a finely carved Carrara marble statue of a boy with a bird on his hand raised on an integral base, and presented on a verde antico pedestal, signed P Bazzanti, Florence to rear of statue, figure, 110 cm high, with pedestal, 207 cm high, PROVENANCE:, Private collection, Melbourne
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A vintage Syrian mother-of-pearl and marquetry wood salon suite, the three seat club style sofa and two large associated square section chairs with lobed arching crests, all profusely inlaid throughout with coloured wood veneers and mother-of-pearl accents in the Damascene manner, sofa: 113 cm high, 188 cm wide, 70 cm deep (approx), chair: 113 cm high, 83.5 cm wide 70 cm deep (approx)
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A Louis XVI style mahogany semainier, early 20th century, with a Carrara marble surface above framed drawers with circular backplates and ring handles, raised on fluted conical legs, 129 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A rustic Spanish style sideboard in the 18th century manner, an extended surface above two fluted frieze drawers with oval ironwork handles and raised on turned legs with a box stretcher, 88 cm high, 204 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A Lalique 'Bacchantes' vase, model No. 997, originally designed 1927, this model circa 2000, satin glass with figures in high relief, signed to foot and numbered 81661, 24.5 cm high
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A Marc Lalique Design, 'Deux Poissons' sculptural group designed 1953, this model circa 2000, the satin glass model of cavorting koi on an integral circular base, signed Lalique France to foot, with original box, papers, 28.5 cm high
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An impressive pair of Art Deco palisander and brass floor lamps, Italian 1930s, square section brass strapped columns supporting tiered brass dishes, the block form bases with circular ear form feet, 206 cm high
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A cherry red velvet upholstered Knole sofa, with braid and fringed passementerie and ties, length of back 161 cm
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A Louis XV style inlaid drinks cabinet in mixed timbers, 20th century, of serpentine profile with floral inlaid quarter veneer twin cupboards above a long drawer, mirrored to the interior with a single glass shelf and lighting, decorated throughout with brass trims, demi figures to the canted edges, and raised on hipped cabriole legs dressed with sabots, 150 cm high, 103 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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An Art Deco Swedish Grace cabinet on stand by Bodafors, circa 1925, the doors in strikingly patterned mahogany and other specimen timbers above two drawers and an undertier, the birch interior with two shelves, label to inside door, with associated keys, 162 cm high, 153 cm wide, 47.5 cm deep
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A pair of high back Louis inspired giltwood armchairs, with Neoclassical style ornamentation to the frames and tapestry upholstery
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A Coalport Sevres-style tete-a-tete cabaret service and a pair of dessert comports, 1860s, comprising a pair of cups and associated saucers, a petite teapot, sugar basin, and creamer on a matching shaped tray, polychrome decorated with flora and gilded borders on a bleu celeste ground, fractionally marked 4/380 with partial impressed marks, and; two comports on moulded tripod bases with fancy birds and floral vignettes within gilded cartouches, marked Coalport A.D 1750 with retailer's stamp for Messrs.…
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A George III mahogany fold over tea table, circa 1800, with an even coloured surface, the pine lined drawer with swing handles and raised on tapering square section legs, 77.5 cm high, 92 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A marble top console table and a gilt mirror in the Louis XV style, with a serpentine marble surface above an elaborately carved and moulded skirt, hipped cabriole legs united by stretchers, accompanied by a shaped mirror with a shell and floral decorated frame, the table 90 cm high, 150 cm wide, 50 cm deep, the mirror 149 x 104 cm
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A set of four Georgian style oak dining chairs, with ear form cresting rails above vasiform splats, the square section legs united by stretchers
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A George III flame mahogany chest of drawers, early 19th century, with two short and two long cockbeaded drawers, stringing and crossbanding to the surface and drawer fronts above a shaped skirt and shaped bracket legs, 91 cm high, 123 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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An English Adam style giltwood girandole mirror, early 19th century, the shield form mirror with an urn form finial, husk, swags, paterae decorations, and pairs of floral decorated sconces, 118 cm high, 75 cm wide (approx)
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A French Regence style cherry wood bookcase, with an extended pediment above twin shaped doors inset with wire mesh, two drawers and conforming cupboards to the lower register and raised on a plinth base, 242 cm high, 159 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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E. MILAINE (AFTER ELISABETH SONREL), Winter 1921, painted pokerwork, signed, dated and titled lower right: E Milaine / 1921 / d'apres Sonrel / A Monsieur Lucien Zay Amicalement, 61 x 44.5 cm
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A French terracotta figural group by E. Baryer, early 20th century, modelled as two children eating cherries, signed to the foot and impressed to the base, Terrecotte/R.Darly/Paris, 43 cm high, 62 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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A cast bronze figure of an urchin boy, 'Mousse Sifleur', by Victor Szczeblewski, late 19th century, the whistling boy with legs apart, hands in pockets, engraved 'Mousse Sifleur' to the base and raised on a waisted marble plinth, 18 cm high
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A large Art Nouveau marble and granite bust, 'Mora', early 20th century, an exotically dressed woman in white marble with a headband and beaded adornments, her dress and embellishments in pink granite, raised on a tapering square plinth and relief marked 'Mora' in striking script, 62 cm high
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A French Provincial walnut commode, 18th century, of serpentine profile with three long drawers each carved with central shell decorations, with foliate brass handles, above a conforming serpentine skirt and raised on short block feet, 89.5 cm high, 120 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A French oak buffet de corps in the antique manner, an arched protruding crest above two doors with shaped fielded panels, two cupboards to the extended lower register above a plinth base, each 247 cm high, 148 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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A French oak buffet de corps in the antique manner, with arching crests above two doors with shaped fielded panels, the extended base with two cupboards above a plinth base, each 247 cm high, 148 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style gilt mounted mahogany occasional table, 19th century, the oval table with a vert d'Estours marble surface, brass trims and ornaments and a pair of allegorical jasperware plaques, 77 cm high, 80 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A set of four lantern style wall sconces, two in brass, two with a painted finish, of tapering form with pointed finials and stiff leaf decorations
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A Regency sofa table, circa 1820, the brass strung mahogany table raised on a turned pedestal, with brass stringing, rosewood cross banding and fillets, above ringturned supports to a platform base, outswept sabre legs with brass shell and leaf capped feet with casters, two frieze drawers, faux to the reverse, 71 cm high, 154 cm wide extended, 68.5 cm deep
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A four seat couch in the oriental manner, with an ebonised oak frame, applied pierced and carved crests featuring fowl in auspicious landscapes and raised on shaped stile legs, with iron red velvet squabs and back cushions, 80 cm high, 270 cm wide. Provenance: The Collection of Harry & Masha Flicker, Melbourne
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A small shaped enamel box decorated with pastoral scenes, French, probably 19th century, the brass mounted box with a domed cover, decorated to the interior with floral sprays, the base marked 'Lille 1763', 5.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 6 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style giltwood elbow chair, of arching form with relief carved running leaf borders, paterae and stiff leaf designs to the arm supports, raised on tapering legs with lobed caps, in grey and gold tone upholstery with a flowerhead motif
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A Louis XV style bedroom suite in a silver grey painted finish, comprising a bed head, two bedside cabinets and a commode in a lightly distressed finish with gilded accents, the bed head 165 x 184 cm, the commode 91 cm high, 123 cm wide, 57 cm deep, the bedside tables 65 cm high, 67 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A set of George III style oak and elm dining chairs, comprising eight chairs and two carvers with pierced splats, each drop in seat variously covered in shades of citrus, teal, purple and pink; the carvers featuring relief carved medallions depicting Lady Justice and the figure of Hope
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A French walnut and violet breche marble top commode, 18th century, of serpentine profile with two long drawers embellished with cast foliate and demi-figure handles above a shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs, 86.5 cm high, 124 cm wide, 65 cm deep. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques
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A set of six Sheraton style mahogany dining chairs, circa 1790, with straight top rails and stick splats, cream and red floral upholstered stuffover seats
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An impressive Renaissance Revival covered metalware bowl, mid 19th century, profusely decorated throughout featuring Bacchanalian imagery in relief, with grotesques, lion embellished handles and a figural finial, in white metal, brass and copper, and a later liner bowl, 57 cm high, 65 cm diameter
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A large Spanish style oak centre table in the 17th century manner, the richly patinated solid plank surface with much patina above twin fluted drawers with iron hardware, the turned legs united by a box stretcher, 87.5 cm high, 204 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A pair of monumental pine and hammered iron tower cabinets, probably Spanish, with iron studwork, long hinges and large pin style locks, the upper register with cupboard, the base with five side drawers, raised on trestle ends, 238 cm high, 85.5 cm wide, 58.5 cm deep
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An oak Spanish style stretcher-base table, with distinctive squashed bobbin legs to shaped trestle ends and iron stretchers, 79.5 cm high, 300 cm wide, 100 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style four piece giltwood parlour suite, late 19th century, comprising a canape and three chairs, with relief carved trims and floral crests, upholstered in a tapestry style floral jacquard in muted pink, green and cream colours, the canape length of back 144 cm, PROVENANCE:, Formerly owned by Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919–91), Prima Ballerina Assoluta of The Royal Ballet
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A pair of Indian trellis pattern wood doors, each 143 x 49 cm
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A fruitwood cabinet in the antique manner, with a projecting cornice above two cupboards each with twin doors, a single shelf to the interior, the open lower register with baluster supports, with a gadroon carved border and raised on a waisted plinth base with shaped bracket feet, 165 cm high, 161 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A decoratively inlaid Moroccan chest on stand, with scrolling wirework and tiles puncutated with coloured elements to an extended base and open stand, 132 cm high, 103 cm wide, 61.5 cm deep, chest and stand, 56 cm high, 90 cm wide, 50 cm deep, chest
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A series of six hand stitched and painted Pompeiian grotesque decoupage panels, probably Italian, 18th/19th century, delicate decoration in colours wire stitched on dark toned canvas, the panels individually hung, but probably originally a screen, each panel 236 x 60 cm
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An amboyna stretcher-based drop leaf table, late 19th/early 20th century, on an ebonised frame, with stringing and decorative chevron borders to the surface and fillets to the swept feet, the scroll ends with brass casters, BADA label to top, 66 cm high, 76 cm wide, 80.5 cm wide
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An Edwardian boxwood string inlaid mahogany Sheraton style lounge suite, circa 1900, comprising a settee and two side chairs with scrolling arms, all upholstered in green velvet, embellished with ebony and boxwood stringing and crossbanding, the settee length of back 121 cm
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A boulle poudreuse, by Tahan, Paris, 19th century, the Louis XV style poudreuse with a lift out tray and single drawer, with a decorative lozenge to the surface enclosed by brass stringing, engraved mark of Tahan to the brass lock, with key, 74 cm high, 62 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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An Anglo Indian teak two tier cabinet, circa 1850, with a projecting cornice above a wave carved frieze with paterae, the ornately bordered cupboards enclosing sunburst motifs, the extended base of conforming design and raised on concealed squashed bun feet, 168.5 cm high, 107.5 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A large antique French door with cast iron fittings, 19th century, with an ornate design and glass pane to the upper register above two fielded panels, 218 x 85 cm
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A Louis XV style giltwood furniture suite, comprising two tub chairs and a canape, each upholstered in ecru linen, the canape 95 cm high, 137 cm wide, 66 cm deep approx.
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A large French painted mirror, with wide delicate scroll and lattice borders punctuated by dancing Classical figures, 125 x 235 cm
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