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Important Asian Works of Art and Fine Furniture — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:403
Sale Title:Important Asian Works of Art and Fine FurnitureLots with images:280
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:131
Date:22-Nov-2010
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A Doulton Burslem porcelain lidded vase 19th century, signed Leslie Johnson ovoid, painted with a young nymph in a landscape, flanked by loop handled raised on a square foot, gilt highlights, conforming dome lid, printed factory mark. Height 27 cm
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A monumental Doulton Burslem porcelain vase made for the world's Fair Chicago, circa 1893, ovoid with a flared neck, finely painted with Poseidon the reverse an allegorical winged figure, flanked by scroll terminals with Grecians supported by serpents, raised on a turned circular base with scroll feet supporting a further four allegorical, figures, the whole ornately applied with raised foliate decoration, gilt floral swags and highlights, (lacking cover), printed factory mark and Worlds Chicago Fair mark.…
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A 19th century Moore Brothers centre piece, modelled as three putti supporting a simulated cane basket, the whole decorate with polychrome vine, leaf and floral clusters, raised on a naturalistic base, impressed factory mark. Height 33 cm
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A 19th century Davenport tureen, ladle and stand The shaped tureen with conforming ladle and stand, each decorated with a central landscape within a blue border on a cream ground, impressed factory marks, 29 cm high
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A late 18th century Wedgwood jasper ware chestnut dish and cover The pierced domed top with applied beaded, floral swag, grape and vine decoration, covering a ruffled edge circular footed dish, together with a conforming pierced dish, impressed factory marks, 23 cm high
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A Hugo Lonitz majolica tureen Circa 1890 Of sarcophagus form decorated in relief with elk on a stippled brown ground, surmounted by a large boar raised on hoofed feet, impressed fish maker's mark and No. 1544, 26 cm high
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Two continental porcelain figural jars Possibly Conta & Boehme Each in the form of an elderly gent dressed in a robe reading a news paper, one being the Melbourne Age the other the Times, 24 cm high
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A 19th century english porcelain vase and cover Possibly Coalbrookdale, globular, flanked by fine acanthus handles surmounted by a campana pierced cover with conforming finial, the whole finely painted with garden flowers and raised Rococo style gilt decoration, four scroll feet, (repair to one handle), 39 cm high
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A Worcester scale blue porcelain plate 18th century circular with a serpentine rim painted with floral sprigs on a blue and cream ground, gilt highlights, underglaze factory mark, 19 cm diameter
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A Worcester enamelled porcelain tea bowl and saucer 18th century With a central painted roundel and floral decoration, under glaze factory mark, 12.5 cm wide
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A rare Derby blue and white porcelain sweet meat stand Circa 1770 The raised central floral decorated shell flanked by three lower shells united by a pierced shell, mollusk and foliate base, some restoration, 21 cm high
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A Lowestoft porcelain teapot 18th century Globular painted with floral sprigs, some restoration, 16 cm high
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An english porcelain blue and white tea caddy 18th century Baluster, with blue floral decoration, 12 cm high
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A Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer 18th century Circular, with a blue painted garden scene, underglaze factory mark, 10.5 cm diameter
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A Worcester blue and white porcelain sauce boat 18th century with a shaped rope edge rim, flanked by a loop handle, underglaze factory mark, 7.5 cm high
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A Lowestoft porcelain tea bowl and saucer 18th century The shallow circular body painted with floral and foliate decoration, 13 cm diameter
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A New Hall porcelain tea bowl and saucer 18th century Circular painted with floral decoration, 12.5 cm diameter
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A Wedgwood Basalt stoneware urn Campana, flanked by loop handles, raised on a circular foot, impressed mark to base, 26 cm high
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A 19th century French porcelain jewellery casket In the Baroque Style, possibly Jacob Petit With finely painted garden themed roundels to all sides raised on acanthus scroll feet, the conforming cover with ram's head and mask decoration surmounted by a seated putto, gilt highlights, 22.5 cm wide
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A Limoges porcelain part dinner service Cream with an embossed foliate gilt border, comprising soup bowls, serving dishes, dinner, entree and side plates, (minor chips to isolated pieces). (90)
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A pair of 19th century Sevres style lidded urns Each of a wrythen baluster form with a slender neck, painted with floriate reserved on a white ground, gilt highlights and gilt metal mounts surmounted by an acorn finial, circular foot, blue painted factory mark, 38 cm high
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A Sevres style gilt metal mounted urn 19th/20th century, Signed B. Lebrun Baluster with central painted roundel depicting a courting couple the reverse a wooded scene on a bleu celeste ground, flanked by gilt metal handles, raised on a shaped gilt metal foot, 50 cm high
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A Regency brass inlaid flame mahogany bracket clock Signed James Martin Bath Having an eight day-bell striking dual fusee movement, with an enamel Roman numeral dial, mounted in an arched brass inlaid case with sound frets and brass lion head drop handles, associated case and movement, 39 cm high
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A late 19th century French mantel clock Having an eight-day gong striking movement with Roman numeral dial mounted in an architectural black slate case flanked by gilt metal mounted Rouge Royale marble pilasters, surmounted by a Romanesque frieze and four acorn finials, 52 cm high
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A Victorian flame mahogany longcase clock Signed Whiston Newport Having an eight-day movement with a Roman numeral painted break arch dial, mounted in a flame mahogany cross-banded case flanked by columns raised on a plinth base with bracket feet, 217 cm high
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A substantial Victorian flame mahogany library clock Signed Barwise London, circa 1840 Having an eight-day bell striking movement with a foliate engraved Roman numeral silvered dial, mounted in a waisted flame mahogany case applied with carved acanthus decoration, signed dial and rear plate, Barwise London, 78 cm high
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A 19th century French gilt metal mantel clock With an eight-day bell striking silk suspension movement, with a silvered Roman numeral dial, surmounted by a female figure, the whole decorated with Classical motifs, 62 cm high.
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A George III flame mahogany long case clock Signed George Penny, Wells Having an eight-day bell striking movement with silvered Roman numeral dial, the dentil cornice flanked by columns above a shaped door, cross-banded and boxwood strung, plinth base, bracket feet, 212 cm high
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A George IV painted pine wine table The circular top raised on a turned standard terminating in a circular foot with bun feet, the top and base ornately painted with a family in period dress amongst ruins, 56 cm diameter x 73 cm high
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A set of six George III style mahogany dining chairs In the Hepplewhite taste Each with an open carved shield back above a tapestry upholstered seat raised on square tapering legs united by a cross stretcher
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A George III style flame mahogany bureau Late 19th century The cross-banded fall front opening to a fitted interior with boxwood string inlay, above four drawers and a shaped inlaid apron, bracket feet, 117 x 121 x 54 cm
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A Victorian cast iron garden seat Replicating the Coalbrookdale Company's design of the 1870s, the curved rectangular back with cast and pierced with fern motifs, above a wooden slatted seat
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A late Victorian gilt metal mounted ebonised and amboyna inlaid side cabinet The shaped top above a single panelled string and marquetry inlaid door flanked by columns and a further curved glass doors, plinth base bun feet, 147 x 104 x 41 cm
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A Victorian mahogany presentation gentleman's chair The shaped carved back with central sterling silver engraved plaque above a tan leather button upholstered back and seat, flanked by scroll acanthus carved upholstered arms, scroll legs, the plaque inscribed 'Presented to Mr A. N. Langdon by his Teachers of Castle Green Sabbath School on his leaving that Institution a Testimonial of their esteem for his consistent character and devoted services as Teacher and Superintendent for nearly forty years, Dec.…
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An Afghan Mushwaney Herat rug Having a red and navy geometric pattern border and field, 267 x 212 cm
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An Afghan Ghori Herat rug Having a tan border on a red field with a geometric pattern, 243 x 138 cm
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An oak and chestnut wainscot armchair Late 17th century The panelled back with a shaped and carved crest rail above a plank seat flanked by open arms raised on block turned legs united by cross stretchers
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A reconstituted stone bust of a male In the Classical taste 53 cm high
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A William IV rosewood fold over tea table, the rounded rectangular swivel top above an acanthus and berry carved frieze, raised on a square scroll decorated standard with quadripartite base, brass castors, 92 x 75 x 45 cm
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A Persian carpet Having a navy, cream and red border and ground, the whole with exotic birds, tigers, deer, serpents and floral decoration, 260 x 354 cm
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A pair of George III style mahogany armchairs In the Hepplewhite taste Each with a circular beaded back and patera carved vertical splat above a split cane seat flanked by open scroll arms and a shaped patera decorated seat rail, fluted square tapering legs, ball and claw feet
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An English walnut and boxwood inlaid secretaire on cabinet 17th century and later The upper section with a fall-front enclosing a writing surface lined with imitation-leather and an interior fitted with a central small cabinet surrounded by an arrangement of small drawers, the lower section with a pair of cabinet doors enclosing six short drawers, raised on bracket feet, 107 x 144 x 53 cm
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A 19th century reconstituted stone architectural urn Of compressed circular form, the exterior carved with a band of rosettes, on a turned stem and circular base (with a repaired break to the stem), 80 cm diameter
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A set of four Victorian rosewood dining chairs Each with an acanthus carved balloon back and a horizontal splat above a fitted seat, sabre legs
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A fine quality Victorian burr walnut and marquetry tilt top dining table, the highly figured circular top inlaid with a foliate boxwood band raised on a turned standard emanating three scroll legs, porcelain castors. Diameter 136 cm. Height 74 cm
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A fine and impressive Regency flame mahogany and rosewood sideboard Possibly by Gillow, circa 1815 In the Thomas Hope style, having a scroll carved splashback fitted with a central oval panelled lift top compartment and two further compartments, above a shaped rectangular top, the bow front frieze drawer flanked on either side by a pedestal set with a single recessed oval panelled cupboard door with carved reeded columns enclosing drawers and a cellarette, the whole featuring egg and dart borders, cut…
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A fine pair of Regency style giltwood pier mirrors In the manner of Robert Adam, circa 1870 Each with the original rectangular plate within a fluted and beaded surround surmounted by an urn with pierced scrolling acanthus and floral swags, the base with a central rosette and conforming swags, 190 x 83 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Great Brampton House, Herefordshire, 1990
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A large Najafabad persian pattern rug Having a blue border on a maroon ground, the whole with foliate decoration, 399 x 299 cm
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A 19th century French gilt brass gasolier Converted to electricity, the pierced foliate corona above a fluted and balustered stem emanating six foliate decorated branched terminating in sconces, acorn finial, 74 cm high
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A 19th century French gilt brass chandelier The bow and ribbon corona and stem with three grotesques each emanating two foliate branches terminating in sconces, 80 cm high
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A Louis XVI provincial oak armoire Later half of the 18th century The moulded pelmet with central medallion inlay above two panelled doors, shaped skirt, shaped block supports, 146 x 214 x 67 cm
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A French provincial Louis XVI painted enfilade The rectangular faux marble top above three central circular drawers flanked by panelled doors, the whole ornately carved with shell and scroll decoration, shaped apron, scroll supports, 170 x 104 x 50 cm
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A Iranian Isphahan rug Having a navy border on a red ground the whole with foliate and floral decoration, some wear and restoration, 285 x 390 cm
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A fine early Victorian ebonised occasional table The shaped top above a single frieze drawer, raised on a turned stem with a tripod base, the top painted with a scene depicting three hounds in a landscape, 76 cm high
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A set of eight late 19th century satinwood inlaid mahogany dining chairs In the late Regency style The canted rectangular seat rail above reeded supports and a pierced horizontal splat, each with a fitted seat raised on square tapering supports
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An exceptional early 19th century inlaid satinwood lady's writing cabinet secretary In the manner of Thomas Sheraton The rectangular top with hinged pagoda form pediments, the whole veneered on all sides in finely figured satinwood, crossbanded in Kingwood, with ebony and boxwood string inlay, the central tambour front section enclosing storage compartments and an arrangement of eight drawers, flanked by panelled doors, each inset with a painted Classical vignettes depicting Apollo and Daphne, the…
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A George IV mahogany side cabinet The rectangular top and back with a small beaded shelf raised on scroll carved supports, above two brass mesh satin lined doors, plinth base, turned feet, 101 x 138 x 42 cm
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A set of eight Victorian carved baronial style dining chairs Comprising six dining chairs and two carvers, each having an arched crest rail ornately carved with fruit swags above a padded tablet back, the upholstered seat raised on turned and reeded legs, red velvet upholstery
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A fine Victorian mahogany library table Stamped J. Ridge, Croydon The rounded rectangular tooled leather inset top above a moulded frieze with two drawers raised on turned egg and dart tapering reeded legs, porcelain castors, impressed maker's mark on both drawers, 182 x 73 x 85 cm
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A Victorian flame mahogany bookcase The moulded cornice above two arched glazed doors flanked by corbels, above an ogee moulded drawer and a further two panelled doors, plinth base, 109 x 235 x 51 cm
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A George III oak dresser base The rectangular top above three drawers with drop brass handles and escutcheons, raised on square supports, 195 x 81 x 50 cm
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A 19th century gilt wood over mantel mirror The rectangular plate within a beaded, egg and dart surround, surmounted by a putto within a wreath, 119 x 179 cm
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An Afghan Sestan Balouch Herat rug Having a brown and red border on a blue ground, 192 x 108 cm
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An Afghan Adreskand Herati Rug Having a navy border and field decorated with various animals, 290 x 151 cm
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A Regency mahogany armchair The spade back flanked by open scroll arms above a drop in seat raised on saber legs, the whole with finely carved reeded highlights
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A set of Victorian mahogany library steps Comprising three steps with flame mahogany panels and tooled leather inset tops, two with compartments, raised on turned legs, 67 cm high
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A continental glass and silvered brass basket chandelier The silvered basket emanating eight short branches terminating in sconces, the whole decorated with beaded swags and glass drops, 70 cm high
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An early 19th century French provincial cherry wood armoire The moulded cornice above two panelled doors, shaped skirt, scroll legs, 159 x 181 x 47 cm
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A pair of Scagliola pedestals Each verde with a black marble top and plinth base, 99 cm high
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A French gilt metal chandelier The foliate and putti decorated stem emanating nine foliate branches terminating in sconces, 73 cm high
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A fine Napoleon III zebrawood, walnut and marquetry bureau plat The leather inset cross banded and string inlaid rectangular top above an ornate floriate and foliate panelled serpentine frieze raised on cabriole legs with gilt metal mounts and sabots, 111 x 75 x 61 cm
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A William IV rosewood tapestry fire screen The beaded and floral shield shaped tapestry raised on a brass and rosewood standard, carved with acanthus decoration, tripartite base, bun feet, 142 cm high
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A Continental brass and glass chandelier The knopped glass stem emanating six brass scroll arms terminating in sconces, the whole draped in beaded swags and glass drops, 95 cm high
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An impressive brass bound display case Early 20th century Two sectional, the upper section with a glazed door flanked by faceted glazed panels, the interior with adjustable shaped shelves and a mirrored back, the lower section with a separate door and a single shelf, raised on a floral and foliate cast brass scroll leg base, 118 x 192 x 46 cm
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A pair of cast iron classical garden urns Campana, each cast with foliate swags, flanked by putti upon mask heads, knopped standard, square base, wooden plinths not included, 91 cm high
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A bronze mounted Venetian glass mirror The oval bevelled edged plate within a floral sprig etched ruby glass surround surmounted by a pierced brass lyre, draped in acanthus and beaded decoration, 118 cm high
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A large 19th century French walnut armoire The breakfront stepped pelmet above two panelled doors, flanked by gilt metal mounted pilasters, raised on turned feet, 166 x 232 x 68 cm
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A pair of Louis XIV style fruit wood armchairs, the rectangular upholstered back and cushion seat flanked by carved open arms above a shell carved seat rail and sabre legs, united by an x cross stretcher
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A large 19th century French lantern The faceted glass and brass body surmounted by a turned cover supported by a cast iron scroll and foliate decorated arm and wall plate
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A pair of Italian walnut side cabinets In the Rococo style The shaped rectangular top above three drawers with cast metal handles, raised on cabriole legs, 67 x 76 x 37 cm
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A fine quality louis XVI style gilt metal mounted bonheur du jour Signed L. Lebrum, circa 1890 The rectangular rouge marble top with pierced brass gallery above a single painted panelled door depicting a courting couple, flanked by mirrored compartments and fluted columns, the lower cylinder top section painted with another scene opening to a leather inset fitted interior above a floral swag painted frieze drawer, raised on tapering fluted legs, 81 x 152 x 50 cm
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A fine William IV rosewood games table The break-arched, cross-banded gallery edged top with a boxwood and birdseye maple inlaid chess board above frieze drawers raised on dual square supports with lappet carved bun feet, brass castors, 76 x 71.5 x 47 cm
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An early Victorian mahogany library armchair, the buttoned leather back above scroll arms and a fitted seat raised on turned and lappet carved supports, brass caps and castors
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An early 19th century cedar tea table The rounded rectangular dropside top above a single frieze drawer flanked by acanthus and scroll carved decoration, raised on a square scroll carved standard and quadripartite lappet carved sabre legs, (the top converted from a fold over design), 91 x 77 x 47 cm
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A fine 19th century continental walnut and parquetry specimen table Possibly Italian Sorrento ware The circular top with an elaborate geometric inlaid pattern using various timbers including ebony, walnut and other fruit woods, raised on a turned and ebonised standard and three shaped inlaid conforming legs, 90 cm diameter x 76 cm high
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An impressive French oak bookcase Late 19th/early 20th century The moulded cornice above a shell and foliate carved frieze and two arched glazed doors flanked by fluted columns, the lower section with two foliate carved drawers above two oval panelled carved doors depicting trophies of the hunt, a pheasant and a rabbit, flanked by pilasters, stepped plinth base, 139 x 250 x 60 cm
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A pair of Victorian cast iron garden bench seats Having a wooden slatted back and seat raised on cast foliate, hound mask heads and serpent decorated supports, 160 cm length of back
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A Victorian mahogany extending dining table The rounded rectangular top raised on turned tapering fluted legs, porcelain castors, three leaves, 287 x 62 x 134 cm
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A set of twelve Victorian mahogany dining chairs one chair of later manufacture, each with a green leather button upholstered balloon back above a conforming fitted seat raised on turned and reeded tapering legs. (12)
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A Victorian cedar side table The shaped lion carved crest back above a rectangular chamfered top and shaped apron, raised on turned tapering supports, 137 x 116 x 48 cm
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A late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt metal mounted bibliotheque The moulded reverse breakfront cornice above a single glazed door inlaid with a wreath, flanked by conforming doors, acanthus gilt metal band and mounts, raised on tapering legs, 148 x 180 x 42 cm
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An 18th century French provincial chestnut cabinet The rounded rectangular top set with three frieze drawers, above two panelled doors carved with rural peasant motifs, above a serpentine apron, raised on scrolling legs, 144 x 115 x 57 cm
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An Iranian Heriz carpet Having a navy border on a red ground the whole with a geometric foliate pattern, 345 x 257
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A large Louis XV style walnut armoire The shaped foliate and shell carved pelmet above a large mirror panelled door flanked by narrow conforming doors, shaped skirt, scroll legs, 220 x 263 x 64 cm
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A 19th century mahogany bureau The applied floral and foliate fall front opening to a fitted interior above four floral and foliate applied drawers raised on carved bracket feet, 90 x 101 x 49 cm
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A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs Each with a spoonback and a vertical foliate upholstered and carved splat, above a fitted leather upholstered seat
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A continental wrought iron and coloured glass chandelier The knopped glass stem emanating six wrought iron arms terminating in sconces, the whole draped in coloured glass drops, fruit and beaded swags, 82 cm high
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A Child's elm windsor chair The bentwood spindle back above a solid seat raised on turned legs united by a cross stretcher
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A Victorian oak partners desk The rounded rectangular leather inset top above six frieze drawers raised on twin pedestals with four drawers, and a cupboard to each side, plinth base, 141 x 74 x 114 cm
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A 19th century gilt wood mirror The shaped bevel edge plate within an acanthus decorated surround surmounted by a floral and shell cartouche, 123 x 177 cm
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