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The Ray Mitchell and Julian Sterling Collections — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:591
Sale Title:The Ray Mitchell and Julian Sterling CollectionsLots with images:524
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:546
Date:26-Feb-2007
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The Order of the Sacred Treasure; 3rd class neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel with central surround cabochons, in original lacquer case of issue
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The Order of the Sacred Treasure; 6th class breast badge, in silver-gilt and enamel with central surround cabochons, in a single palownia flower lacquer case of issue, complete purple case of issue
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Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class breast star, silver with gilt and enamel applique centre, in palownia flower case of issue, complete with red tassles
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Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel with central cabochon, in lacquer case of issue (slight chip on upper arm)
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Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with cabochon in single palownia flower lacquer case of issue, complete with red tassle (slight chip on upper arm)
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Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel with central surround cabochons, in palownia flower case of issue, complete with purple tassles
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A Japanese Imari four piece setting for late Edo period, comprising various plain and foliate rimmed dishes and bowls and teabowls and saucers, each one decorated with a basket of flowers in the centre, the cavetto with stylised floral motifs within eight segments
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An Arita bowl, early Edo, early 18th century, well decorated with birds and flowers in underglaze blue, gilt and enamels, 16 cm
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A foliate-rimmed Imari dish, early Edo, early 18th century, decorated in cobalt blue, gilt and enamels with 'The three friends' in a central cartouche surrounded by a brocade border, 19.5 cm
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A polychrome Arita plate, early Edo, decorated in the centre with a vase of flowers, the cavetto with two ho-ho birds amongst exotic flowers, 21.5 cm. Literature: see Tageshi Nagataki Imari, Famous Ceramics of Japan 6, Kodansha, 1982, pl 31 for a dish with similar design
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A large yellow-ground cloisonne vase, Ando Jubei mark, 20th century, decorated with a large ho-ho bird in vibrant enamels within silver cloisons, 30.5 cm
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A pair of goldstone cloisonne vases, Meiji period, possibly early Namikawa Yasayuki, each one decorated with flowers in soft enamels between patterned borders, silver wires, gilt copper rims and base, 18.2 cm
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A pair of 'black ship' cylindrical jars, Meiji/Taisho, Circa 1925, each one decorated in gilt and enamels, featuring Dutch ships on the sides and covers, 10.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kutani ovoid jar and cover, Meiji period, Circa 1900, Finely decorated in gilt, iron red and pink enamel with a continuous genre scene of a village beside a river, the domed cover with three fans, Six character mark, 18.5 cm
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A rare large Shino-ware quatrefoil deep bowl, Edo period, the straight-sided bowl with cantered corners, delicately painted in underglaze iron, the inside with gentle grasses beneath a single concentric line, the exterior with drying fish nets and flocks of birds, all under a crackled buff-coloured glaze sitting unevenly at the rim, supported on four short loop feet, 17.8 cm x 11.5 cm. Provenance: Gladys Shead Collection, Sydney, Sotheby's London, 16th & 17th November 1989, lot 688
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A large Japanese Kutani shallow bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), profusely decorated with flower heads and scrolling designs, with two figures and brocade bands, 46 cm diameter, flower mark to base
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A pair of Nabeshima dishes, Edo period, late 18/early19th century, each one decorated in underglaze blue, green and yellow enamels and iron-red with wheels and cherry blossoms, a 'shippo' design on the outside and 'comb' pattern on the tall foot, 21.5 cm. Provenance: The John Hilliard Collection, Literature: for similar examples see Nihon on Toji, vol 10, no 204; also Iro Nabeshima, Asahi Shimbun commemotrative exhibition catalogue, p 74 for a similar dish, dated late 17C; see Sothebys London 9/6/2004, lot…
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A rare and important pair of Arita polychrome figures, Genroku period, (1688-1703), each one in the form of a Chinese girl, dancing while balancing a pot on her right palm, her dog jumping at her feet, decorated in underglaze blue, gilt, iron red, black and green enamels, 32 cm. Literature: Kurita Museum, Nov 20 1981, Tokyo, cat No. 16, pg54-55, This figure must have been modelled on a young Chinese girl who would have lived in Nagasaki in those days.the dress is decorated with an overwhelming red colour…
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A rare pair of Arita vases, Genroku period (1688-1703), supported on Louis XV ormolu bases, each one moulded in the form of Benkai, the hero riding a huge carp as it leaps through waves, decorated in green, black and aubergine enamels, iron-red and gilt, 24 cm. Benkei was a hero during the 12th century and was nicknamed Oniwaka (young demon). He is often seen exhibiting great feats of strength
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An important silver koro modelled as a wooden drum, Meiji period, with Ozeki seal mark, signed Inshi Koku sen, with gold seal of Motonobu (1847-1897), one side decorated with Fuden, the wind God and the reverse with Raiden, the thunder God, throwing lightening bolts, the details in gold, copper, shakudo and shibuichi, the silver cover surmounted by a lion-dog with details in gold and silver, gilt handles, supported on a circular base with stylised dragons chasing a flaming pearl,original wooden box. Height…
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A Japanese painting in gouache and raised gold on paper, Edo period, early 18th century, depicting a scene from a mythic tale, with three samurai seated on a verandah, early 18th century, frameD, 30 cm x 26 cm
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A literati painting, early Edo, ink and colour on silk, Kano school, late 17th century, depicting a flock of egrets on the shores of a lake beside mountains, more birds in the foreground landing on the water as the sun sets, two seals, 60 cm x 39 cm. Provenance: The John Hilliard Collection, cat No 127
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A Japanese kakemono, early Edo, early 18th century, ink and colour on paper, depicting a daimyo seated in elaborate robes, on a tatami mat beneath a pine, old brocade silk mount, signed, wooden box, 68 cm x 28 cm. Provenance: Christies south Kensington
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A Japanese carved wood figure of the Zen patriarch Daruma, 19th century, seated in long flowing robes, with a stern visage, 7 cm high, inscribed
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A Japanese polychrome pottery figure of a monk holding a vajra and rosary, Edo period, 15.5 cm high. Exhibited: the National Gallery of Victoria
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A Japanese gilt and polychrome carved wood figure of Jizo, Edo period, Holding a khakhara (monks staff), standing in flowing robes on a round lotus base, 19.5 cm high
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A large north West Persian carpet
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A small Hamadan, west Persia, prayer rug, 149 cm x 100 cm
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A fine Qashgai rug, 258 cm x 147 cm. Exhibited: Powerhouse Museum, Sydney 2004, 'Pathways through Paradise' Oriental rugs from Australian Collections
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An Empire gilt bronze mounted secREtaire abbatant, French, circa 1815. Width 92 cm. Depth 42 cm. Height 144 cm
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A pair of tole ware black Chinoiserie chestnut urns early 19th century, 33 cm high
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An Empire mahogany and giltwood centre table, French, with black fossil marble top, 86 cm diameter, 72 cm high
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A Louis XV kingwood and gilt bronze mounted biblioteque, French 18th century, 138 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 210 cm high
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A transitional 18th century marquetry commode. Width 100 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 81 cm
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A set of four Louis XV fauteuils stamped P.Forget, French 18th century. Height 87 cm. Width 48 cm. Pierre Forget 1723-1789 Maitre Ebeniste in 1755
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A pair of Louis XV walnut caned, back bergere's. Width 63 cm. Height 96 cm
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A French fruitwood armchair, 18th century. Height 104 cm. Width 70 cm
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A Louis XVI walnut tabouret stool, French, early 19th century, 114 cm long, 44 cm deep, 43 cm high
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A pair of Restauration mahogany fauteuils, stamped Demay Rue de Nord, French, circa 1820. Width 57 cm. Height 93 cm
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A pair of brass and birchwood demi lune tables, Swedish, 93 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 77 cm high
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A pair of Bleu de Roy porcelain and gilt metal mounted table lamps, French, circa 1900. Height 61 cm
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I .Maubeurgius, The three children of Henry VII and his Queen Elizabeth,Price Arthur, Prince Henry and Princess Margaret, From the collection at Kensington Palace, Monochrome engraving by George Vertue London 1748, 53 cm x 47 cm
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Cavalier Pyranessi, a pair of engravings of monuments, 40 cm x 54 cm
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Netherlandish school, children and flowers, oil on canvas, 72 cm x 60 cm
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A porcelain plaque of a young woman, in the style of Kpm, German, Circa 1900, 21 cm x 13 cm
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Circle of Michael Angelo Maestri, Love and Pride, Gouache on paper, 30 cm x 39 cm. Ex: Barry Byrne Collection Sydney, Christies, July 1992, lot 792
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C Kinzl Le Prage, a set of five hand coloured engravings of monkeys, 19 cm x 24 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze andirons in the Chinoiserie manner, 19th century. Width 40 cm. Height 41 cm
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Italian school, 17th century, in the manner of the cardossi family, Ruins and figures, oil on canvas, 73 cm x 102 cm
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A rare painted George II mahogany tilt top tea table,English with contemporary Italian top, both Circa 1720, the top painted with alexander the great's meeting in the wilderness, 74 cm wide, 76 cm high
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A George IV ormolu three piece argand lamp garniture, English Circa 1825, 51 cm wide, 44 cm high
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A fine set of six George III mahogany dining chairs. This design is attributed to the architect, sir john soane. Related chairs are illustrated: R. Edwards The Shorter Dictionary Of English Furniture, London, 1964. p.162, fig.185. Soane adopted the same design for his parlour chairs at Wellbeck St and then at his Lincoln's Inn Fields mansion. A similar set sold Sotheby's, New York, 16/17 April, 1993, lot 473. Provenance: J. B. Hawkins, Whitley, Moss Vale, New South Wales
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A George III serpentine fronted fold over card table, English, 92 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A George III canted front fold over card table, English Circa 1770, 77 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 74 cm high. Provenance: The Questers, G.L. Auchinachie, sydney, 1982.
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A satinwood crossbanded mahogany sofa table, English 19th century, 88 cm wide closed, 135 cm wide open, 69 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A giltwood and marble top serpentine fronted console table, 18th Century with alterations, 104 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 87 cm high
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A George III mahogany and parcel gilt wall mirror, English circa 1760, 45 cm high. Provenance: John Wilson Antiques, Melbourne, 1987
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A set of three rare painted armchairs in the Regency manner, probably French
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A superb pair of painted Cassapanca, Italian, Circa 1800, 340 cm long, 40 cm deep, 150 cm high
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A fine George II pad foot cabriole legged drop leaf dining table, English Circa 1720, 165 cm open, 145 cm long, 57 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A fine quality william IV small mahogany library bookcase, english, circa 1835, 223 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 214 cm high
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A pair of Empire style basalt wall brackets, stamped P.Ipsen, Kjabenhaven, 21 cm high
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A pair of French bronze cherubs, 17/18th century, each. Height 33 cm
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An 18th century French kingwood table de nuit, (bedeside table) 46 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 70 cm high
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A bronze portrait plaque incised A Maury Duvall F Waltrick.A.Son.Ami dated mdcccxxix, 13 cm diameter
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A Flemish bronze group of dancing boys, 16/17th century, 4 cm high
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A circular bronze bas relief panel, Italian 18th century, 15 cm diameter
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A Continental medieval style silver medallion depicting Adam and eve, 9 cm diameter
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A French gilt brass repeating carriage timepiece by L'Epee, No. 5/100.with moon phase, day, date and month subsidiary dials. Height 15 cm. Width 10.5 cm, 9.5 cm deep, retailed by Hardy Brothers
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A moss agate obelisk, a lapis obelisk and a lapis and onyx obelisk, 27 cm, 20 cm and 21 cm high
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Cai Savorelli after Pet Camporesi and the sculptor Johann Octavianni, a pair of coloured steel engravings of friezes from the palazzo of Clementi's XIII, 106 cm x 41 cm
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A set of 12 illuminated zodiac plates after Les Tres Risches Heures de Duc be Berry in the Institute de France in the Musee Conde Chateau de Chantilly Nr Paris, hand gilded, 14 cm x 23 cm
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A Painted Wood Tribal Mask, 20 cm high, metal stand
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A Sampson of Paris porcelain vase in the Chinese manner as a lamp, 50 cm high
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A green upholstered ottoman, 120 cm wide, 65 cm, 55 cm high
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A Modern two seater settee in gold moquette with a Kuba cloth cushion and two other cushions, 210 cm wide, 110 cm high
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A natural Amethyst section, 30 cm high
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A Green buttoned and upholstered armchair and matching ottoman, 80 cm wide, 82 cm high
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A Herend porcelain bottle cooler, 19 cm wide, 12 cm high
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A black Flemish style ebonised, wall mirror, 130 cm high, 70 cm wide
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Cavalier Pyranessi, Designs for the throne of Hortensius, front and back, Pair of monochrome engravings, 26 cm x 40 cm
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Cavalier Pyranessi, Chiesa di S Teodoro, Monochrome engraving, 51 cm x 40 cm
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Le Livre de la Chasse, A Pair of illuminated coloured prints after the 15th century book of the hunt in the Biblioteque Nationale, Paris, 17 cm x 15 cm
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Cavalier Pyranessi, A monochrome engraving of a fireplace, 42 cm x 28 cm
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The Bedford Hours, An illuminated print after the 15th century book of the hours printed with permission of the British Library, 25 cm x 22 cm
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Cavalier Pyranessi, Nel Museo del Cavalier Piranesi, in Roma, A monchrome engraving of a monument, 27 cm x 41 cm
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Cavalier Pyranessi, An engraving of furniture and sedan chair designs, 29 cm x 42 cm
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Artist unknown, A set of four coloured engravings of parrot fish from a book, 21 cm x 32 cm
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Cavalier Pyranessi, Three monochrome engravings of armour designs, one dated 1778, 42 cm x 49 cm and 40 x 53 cm
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A 17th century coloured steel engraving of Corona Imperialis, from a book, titled to margin, 41 cm x 49 cm
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A Pair of bronze caryatid figure mounts, French 19th century, 20 cm high
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