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The Decorative Interior: Art Nouveau and 20th Century Design — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:141
Sale Title:The Decorative Interior: Art Nouveau and 20th Century DesignLots with images:141
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:71
Date:5-Dec-2019
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An Art Deco desk and chair, probably French, circa 1930, the desk having a tooled inset leather top, above a central drawer flanked by two large drawers with brass ring pull handles, raised on turned tapered legs, terminating on ormolu feet. The 'U' backed chair applied with the same scrolled motif, legs and ormolu feet, desk 74 cm high, 145 cm wide, 75 cm deep. Chair 76 cm high
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An American Art Deco art glass horse, by Steuben, circa 1930s, modelled in a standing pose, inscribed 'Steuben' to base. 18 cm high, 23.5 cm long
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A Murano glass table lamp, circa 1940s, the base comprising a twist column with gold leaf inclusions, raised on a circular base, and finished with a tassled shade. Base 50 cm high, 77 cm high with shade
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A Japanese Rokubei studio pottery horse okimono, Kyomizu Rokubei VI (1901-1980), circa 1960s, the earthenware okimono in the stylised form of a horse, decorated with black under a clear glaze, and covered with cloudy flakes of gilding. Impressed hexagonal mark to the side. With the signed tomobako (original box). 16 cm high, 17 cm wide
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A Japanese Tozan studio pottery horse okimono, Ito Tozan III (1900-1970), circa 1960s, the stoneware okimono in the stylised form of a horse, decorated with overglaze enamels and gilding over a clear crackled Kiyomizu glaze. Impressed circular two-character mark 'Tozan' to the base. With the signed tomobako (original box). 18 cm high, 18 cm wide, Other Notes: Ito Tozan III was a notable Teiten exhibition artist in Japan, and became a judge for the exhibition ultimately.
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A Japanese Kyoyaki Tozan studio box, Miyanaga Tozan II, Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1960s, the cylindrical box with a gently domed lid with relief carved decoration of a crane and deer with stylised Kanji characters, with a lengthy hand-carved inscription to the base of the box, together with a two-character 'Tozan' mark within a square. The whole covered in an even pale green celadon glaze. Together with tomobako (original box) and original signed cloth wrapping. 6.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter
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A Japanese Seto Kawamoto studio vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907), Meiji period, circa 1880-1900, the porcelain vase of cylindrical bamboo sectional form, decorated with the seven sages of the bamboo Grove in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilding. Seven-character mark 'Seto Kawamoto Msasukichi Sei' in underglaze blue to the base. 30.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoyaki Dohachi monochrome studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s, the tall ovoid vase covered in a monochromatic deep blue glaze, the interior with a clear glaze, the mouth rim dressed with a brown enamel. Six-character mark 'Kachutei Dohachi Zo' within a double rectangular in underglaze blue to the base within the foot rim. Together with a custom wooden box. 26 cm high, 10 cm diameter
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A pair of Japanese Kutani sake Tokkuri, Taisho period (1912-1926), the two ovoid flasks of mostly unglazed stoneware with incised spiral rings running the full length, the front decorated with abstracted vine and leaf motif in silver and gilding, the interior glazed with a creamy grey glaze, splashing out and over the mouth and neck. The base of each with a painted iron-red four-character mark 'Kutani.......' (partly unread). Together with signed tomobako (original box). Each 13.5 cm high, 6.5 cm diameter
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A rare Austrian bentwood and granite top writing table, by the Kohn Bros. Circa 1930s, the painted surface evoking a decorative patina, inset with a black granite top, the base incorporating several bentwood arches, remnants of the maker's label to underside. 77.5 cm high, 121 cm wide, 95.5 cm deep
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A pair of Italian Art Deco armchairs, in the Gio Ponti style, circa 1940s, of wingback design, upholstered in red leatherette, raised on ebonised legs, 90 cm high
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A pair of Czech modernist nickel armchairs, circa 1930, upholstered in cream fabric, having a tubular canterlever bases, 81 cm high
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An Italian ceiling light, in the style of Pietro Chiesa, circa 1950s, in brass with four globes and rounded glass panels. 83 cm high (with chain), 25 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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A Danish ceramic bottle vase, by Michael Andersen and Son, circa 1940, of circular form, with a crackle glaze, raised on four feet, serial number and stamp to base, 21 cm high
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century, of blauster form with scrolling floral design against an apple green ground. Makers mark to centre of the base. 32 cm high
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century, with a design of chrysanthemum on a pale yellow ground. Unsigned. 24.5 cm high
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century, with a design of birds on a willow branch to the front, against a pale yellow ground. 18 cm high
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century, with a design of chrysanthemums on the front against a pale blue ground. 22 cm high
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, 20th century, with a design of orchids on the front against a pale blue ground. 25 cm high
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An American oak Arts & Crafts display cabinet, early 20th century, the arched pediment top above two glazed doors and a bottom drawer with an apron below, raised on legs with casters, 192.5 cm high, 104 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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An Arts & Crafts display cabinet, circa 1890, the arched pedimaent top with a ceramic and enamelled roundel, flanked by rounded lead light cabinets surmounted with striking deep moulded cornices. Below, the recessed shelf and cabinet with lead light doors applied with metal work hinges and porcelain insets, above another recessed shelf flanked by cupboards. 203 cm high, 142.5 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A French zinc Oeil-De-Boeuf mirror, 19th century, the oval mirrored plate set within a shaped frame with a curved pediment. 97 cm x 95 cm
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A Japanese Koransha studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890s, the baluster form vase decorated all over with finely gilded scrolling tree peonies, against an iron-red ground, with a finely enamelled border just above the footrim of lappets in gilding and pale green and pale pink enamels. Underglaze blue scented orchid mark in the centre of the base. 12 cm high, 7 cm diameter
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A Japanese Bizen okimono of a bullock, Toho Kimura, Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1960s, the stoneware okimono naturalistically modelled to render a recumbent bullock, the clay exhibiting 'Goma' (sesame seed glaze) spots to the back and feet of the beast. Square impressed seal to the rear next to the tail. Together with the signed tomobako (original box). 9 cm high, 26.5 cm long
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A Japanese Fukagawa Koransha studio double gourd vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s, the porcelain studio vase of double gourd form, decorated with bamboo leaves against a bright yellow ground with banded decoration around the mouth and footrims and around the centre of the gourd shape. Three character iron-red mark to the base 'Fukagawa Sei' beneath the Koransha scented orchid mark. 22 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter, Other Notes: the combination of the Fukagawa mark and the Koransha scented orchid…
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A Japanese 'Suiseki' scholar's rock, Showa period (1926-1989), the long natural-formed basalt rock with a fitted stained cyprus base. 11 cm high, 54 cm long, 16 cm wide
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A Japanese cloisonne Musen Jippo vase, by Ando, 20th century, of baluster form with pale green wireless cloisonne design of peonies against a darker green ground. Signed to base. 26 cm high
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Two similar Japanese cloisonne Musen Jippo vases, by Ando, 20th century, each with pale green wireless cloisonne design of peonies against a darker green ground. Signed to base. (Fault to one vase). The taller 25 cm high
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A Japanese cloisonne Musen Jippo vase, by Ando, 20th century, of baluster form with pale green wireless cloisonne design of peonies against a darker green ground. Marked 'Jun gin' to the silver rim of the base. Signed to base. 30 cm high
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A Japanese 'Suiseki' scholar's rock, Meiji period (1868-1912), the weathered stone evokes distant mountains and waterfalls, on a fitted base. 22 cm high (including stand), 44 cm long, 17 cm wide
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A Japanese handled Jubako, 20th century, with raised gold lacquer chrysanthemums on a deep brown ground. 22 cm high
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A Japanese lacquer Jubako, 19th/20th century, the five-tiered stacking boxes decorated with bamboo leaf designs in raised gold lacquer against a black ground, with a nashiji interior. Accompanied by a matching tray. 43.5 cm high, the tray 9.5 cm high
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Two pieces of Japanese lacquer, 20th century, comprising a covered box and a jubako. The jubako with internal decoration of flowers and grasses against a nashiji ground. The covered box decorated with grasses and chrysanthemums. The jubako 16.5 cm high, the box 31.5 cm long
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Two pieces of Japanese lacquer, 19th/20th century, comprising a flower form bowl and a rectangular box. The bowl decorated with chrysanthemums in raised gold lacquer on a deep red ground, signed to base. The box with scrolling grapevines against a nashiji ground. The bowl 10 cm high, 20 cm diameter, the box 13.5 cm long
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A Japanese lacquer Jubako, 20th century, decorated with pine trees and cranes against a black ground. Unsigned. 30.5 cm high
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A small collection of five Japanese lacquer boxes, 20th century, comprising a selection of boxes in varying sizes, designs and colours. The tallest 18.5 cm high
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A small collection of five Japanese lacquer boxes, 20th century, in varying sizes, designs and colours. The tallest 12.5 cm high
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A small collection of Japanese lacquer boxes and bowls, 20th century, decorated in bold stripes. The two bowls marked 'Zohiko'. The largest box 15.5 cm high
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A Japanese lacquer box, Meiji period, 19th century, decorated to the top with bush clover and grasses against the autumn moon. 12 cm high
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A Japanese lacquer box, late 19th/Early 20th century, the plain rectangular black lacquer box with rounded corners, boasting a design of flying fish to the top. Signed to interior. 12 cm high
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A shaped Art Deco display cabinet, veneered in walnut, the cabinet of octagonal form, with two doors, raised on twin pedestal bases, 122 cm high, 117 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep
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