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Traditional Antiques, Asian & Fine Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:729
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques, Asian & Fine ArtLots with images:716
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:476
Date:19-Apr-2020
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Magnificent pair of 19th century mahogany knife boxes, of urn form, with lift lids decorated with carved geometric frieze, with fitted interiors, the circular foot accented with beaded borders, the whole resting on a square stepped base, height 65 cm (2)
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Italian marble and alabaster bust of a young woman after Giovanni Bessi (Italian 1857-1922), depicted with head slightly turned, on a pedestal inscribed 'Mignon,' incised signature to back, height 38 cm
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Four 19th century Thorvaldsen bisque medallions, each decorated in relief with cherubs and inscribed 'La Terra,' 'Il Fuogo,' 'L'Aria,' and 'I'Acqua,' for the four classical elements, diameter 6 cm (4), mounted in a gilt frame, 41 x 41 cm
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Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty jade twin handled censer and wooden cover, the pierced cover carved with scrolling flower heads, above a facetted body with taoist motifs, flanked by dragon mask handles with drop rings, raised on a wooden stand, 11.5 x 16 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Sydney, then private collection
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Stunning Victorian gilt sterling silver ewer, hallmarked London, 1866, George Angell, the bulbous body with a tall tapering neck and gilt interior, supported on a spreading circular foot, the whole entwined with applied leaves and vines, engraved with coat of arms and Latin motto of Palmer, total weight 1016gms, height 33 cm
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Exquisite 19th century Biedermeier painted glass beaker, of tapering form, superbly painted with a continuous rural scene depicting men stoking a furnace, surrounded by finely painted flowers and enameled beaded border, height 10.5 cm
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Beautiful 19th century Biedermeier painted glass goblet, finely painted with an oval portrait of a lady in a maroon dress, surrounded by painted swags, ribbons, quivers and hearts in black enamel, raised on a scalloped foot, height 14 cm
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Fine Art Deco bronze and ivory figure, depicting a young lady wearing a period swimming costume holding a parasol, in a cold painted finish, raised upon a black and tan marble base, height 18 cm (figure) 23.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Chinese cloisonne charger, of deep circular form, decorated with interior roundel depicting two dragons disputing a flaming pearl, surrounded by borders of stylised lotus and qiulong, the exterior decorated with stylised lotus and scrolling foliage, in tones of red, yellow, green and white on a turquoise ground, diameter 43 cm
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18th century German figure of St.George & dragon, in wood, depicted in armour impaling a dragon in the mouth with sword, evidence of gilt, height 53 cm
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Monumental Muller Freres Luneville vase, in cameo and enamel glass, with a waisted neck and ovoid body, beautifully decorated with a continuous lake scene with trees and figure within a boat, in tones of blue, yellow, green and purple, signed Muller Freres Luneville to lower body, height 49 cm
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Victorian sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked Birmingham, 1855, H&T (Hilliard & Thomason) of naturalistic nutmeg form, with hinged cover opening to reveal steel grater, decorated with alternating plain and chased acanthus and floral bands, total weight 19gm, height 3 cm and width 4 cm
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George III sterling silver nutmeg grater hallmarked, 1732, Ir (John Robins), with cylindrical steel grill, the top in the form of a bowl, in a reeded frame with loop handle and hinged base, total weight 45gm, height 8 cm and width 3.5 cm
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French brass and butterfly wing box and cover, c.1920's, of cylindrical form with engine turned decoration, the cover set with butterfly wings under glass dome, diameter 7.5 cm
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French ivory miniature and brass jewellery box, of oval form, the hinged cover set with portrait miniature, signed lower left, set in a beaded frame and accented with floral bouquet and acanthus sprays, the body decorated with roses and foliage, the interior fitted with bevel edge mirror, length 11 cm
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Rolex 18ct gold and diamond oyster Perpetual Datejust gents wristwatch, c.1970's, model no. D59445, with round case and diamond numerals, with three hands and magnified aperture for date at three, 18ct yellow gold case and diamond set bezel, with extra links for band, with valuation certificate
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Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) Art Deco bronze and ivory figure, depicting a young girl standing holding a necklace in her two hands, on brown marble, signed F.Preiss, height 14 cm
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Stunning late Ming Dynasty bronze and lacquer Buddha, depicted seated with headdress and eyes downcast, with robes falling from shoulders and holding a censer, raised on purpose made wooden stand, height 78 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with flowering branches and bats, with enamel ruyi head border in tones of pink, green, blue and red, seal mark to base and Jane Carnegie, Melbourne label verso, height 23 cm
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Large Royal Dux porcelain figure group, depicting a man standing with pick axe and a lady kneeling by his side, in tones of pink, gilt and white, height 47 cm
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Good George III mantle clock, by James Anderson, Lyall place, Eaton square, with a circular convex dial set with Roman numeral, with convex glass door, set within a fine rectangular case with pediment and finial, flanked by fretwork sides and lion drop ring handles, on four bun feet, 52 x 28 x 19 cm
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Large Royal Dux porcelain figure group, depicting a man holding a hammer, with a woman kneeling below and passing a child to him, in tones of blue, white and cream, height 63 cm
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Exquisite Henry Pierce Bone (British, 1779-1855) enamel on copper panel, painted London September 1837, of rectangular form depicting Prince Maurice in Regal attire, from the original by Sir Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641) in the collection of the Earl of Craven Combe Abbey, Warwickshire, mounted in a giltwood frame, signed, dated and provenance to back of panel and back of frame, 21 x 16.5 cm (panel)
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19th century porcelain panel after Raphael, depicting Madonna della Seggiola, of circular form depicting Mary embracing the child Christ with the young John the Baptist looking on, diameter 23.5 cm, set in a giltwood frame, 47 x 47 cm
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Large Art Nouveau amphora porcelain figural vase, in the form of an iris with a lady seated, above a gilt spider web and dragonfly, in rich tones of green, gilt and apricot, impressed makers marks, height 45 cm
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Fine and beautiful Royal Vienna porcelain charger, set with a central panel painted with a mother and children in a park setting, surrounded by classical gilt decoration, accented in enamel and tones of cream, makers mark verso, diameter 35 cm
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Stunning pair of German silver twin handled champagne buckets, of tapered cylindrical form, decorated with roundel portraits with ribboned accents and united by swags, flanked by rams head drop ring handles on a spreading foot, total weight 2679gm, height 21.5 cm (2)
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Large pair of 19th century Ernst Bohne & Sohne figures, in the form of a lady and man in 17th century dress, in rich tones of purple, blue, mauve and turquoise, raised on a stepped base, blue anchor mark to base, a/f, height 38 cm (2)
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George IV sterling silver three piece coffee service, hallmarked, London, 1821, I.E.T, comprising teapot, twin handled sugar bowl and creamer, all with gadrooned and floral borders on a lobed body, on circular foot, total weight 1135gm
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Magnificent Victorian sterling silver standish, hallmarked London, 1848, Edward, John & William Barnard, of rectangular form with twin shell handles and cast acanthus, c-scroll and floral rim, engraved with central crest and 'Aufrichtigkeit' meaning sincerity, with central lidded casket set with small sconce, flanked by two heavy crystal inkwells with hallmarked sterling silver covers, the whole raised on four scroll feet, weight 1787gm (without crystal inkwells)
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Magnificent Satsuma Kinkozan vase, of baluster form, tapering from the shoulders, decorated with two reserves of ladies and warriors, surrounded by fine brocade work in tones of gilt and orange on a cobalt ground, signed verso, height 31 cm
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Japanese Meiji period copper lobster, of articulated form, signed to base, length 21 cm
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, by Komei, of slender baluster form with a flared neck and base, cast with elephants in relief, signed to base, height 34 cm (2)
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Rare Burgun, Schverer & Cie vase, Verrerie D'Art de Lorraine, of baluster form set with three black glass lug handles, wheel cut with cameos of figures in classical tastes, in tones of white, blue and gilt, surrounded by stylised leaves on a waisted support and circular foot, makers mark to base, height 18 cm
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French Sabino opalescent glass dove car mascot, depicted perched with head tucked into chest, on tapering facetted support, signed Sabino, France to base, 9 x 9 cm
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Lalique 'Chrysis' crystal car mascot, depicting a kneeling female figure with arched back and flowing hair, raised on a circular base, in a frosted finish, incised Lalique France to base, height 13 cm
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Lovely French Art Nouveau cameo glass vase, of tapering ovoid form, carved with a continuous frieze of flowers and foliage in tones of purple and brown on a yellow and orange ground with silver flecking, height 12.5 cm
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Italian late 19th century alabaster bust, depicting a child with hat and collar, on a tapering pedestal base carved with rose, a/f, height 24 cm
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Italian late 19th century alabaster bust, depicting a young girl wearing a hat, mounted on a pedestal carved with rose, height 24 cm
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Parian ware figure of cupid, depicted seated and crying, a/f, height 22 cm
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George III Sheraton demi-lune card table, the demi-lune top with raiding panel veneer, with fine stringing, raised on four fine fluted tapered legs, 79 x 98 cm
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Fine and rare Georgian casuarina collectors cabinet on stand, c.1810-20, of Australian interest, the moulded rectangular top with a later pierced brass three-quarter gallery above panelled doors enclosing fourteen graduated 'specimen' drawers with geometric internal divisions and silver pulls, the stand with five drawers with later brass ring handles, on square tapering legs joined by scrolled X-stretchers centred by a platform and with brass caps and anti-friction castors, with paper-trade bill to the…
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19th century European school, untitled, the birth of Jesus oil on canvas 100 x 82 cm
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Pair of 19th century Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester vases, c.1815, with slightly spreading lips and cylindrical bodies painted with scenes of rural figures, surrounded by branched coral motifs, surrounded by a marbled base, painted marks to base, a/f, height 12 cm (2)
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Pair of 19th century English vases, probably Coalport, of tulip form, painted with bouquets of flowers, with scroll borders and encrusted with flowers, foliage and fruit, on a turquoise ground, a/f, height 25 cm
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Good George III sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked, London, 1762, Daniel Smith and Robert sharp, of pear form, with domed cover and spiraled finial, flanked by s-scroll handle and shell capped spout, on a stepped spreading circular foot, engraved motto 'Deus pascit corvos' (God Feeds the Ravens), total weight 882gm, height 26.5 cm Comparative Literature: a very similar example was sold by Bonhams, Sydney as lot 174 from the Owston collection on 25 June 2010. Catalogue note: the Latin motto is a…
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Pair of 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, depicting the shepherd and shepherdess, he playing the bagpipes and she the mandolin, with dog and lamb at feet, in tones of pink, green, yellow and green, a/f, height 31 cm (2)
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Lovely Galle cameo glass vase, with a spreading lip above an ovoid body, decorated with a continuous frieze depicting trees, river and mountains, in tones of yellow, blue and green, signed Galle, on circular foot, height 32 cm
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Australian studio glass bowl by Peter Crisp, with gilt and enamel decoration to rim, diameter 27.5 cm
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Australian studio glass charger by Peter Crisp, with gilt and enamel decoration to rim, signed to base, diameter 36 cm
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Good Regency sarcophagus wine cooler, in walnut, with sloping cover and sides, accented with gadrooned borders, raised on four carved bun feet, length 72 cm
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Two large Art Deco alabaster table lamps, of urn form, raised on circular foot, height 45.5 cm (2)
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18th century Irish Georgian writing table, c.1795, with a square hinged top, opening to reveal fitted leather fall front, raised on tapered facetted legs, 81 x 53 x 43 cm
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Superb Napoleon III French secretaire, of handsome proportions, set with white carrara marble top, and brass insets and mounts, above an apron drawer opening to reveal fitted interior, above a pair of doors, flanked by a pair of fine gilt bronze maidens, the whole on pedestal base, 100 x 132 x 56 cm. Purchased: Harlequin Antiques 1998, then private collection, Sydney
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George VI sterling silver Coronation tankard, hallmarked Sheffield, 1936, William Hutton & Sons, with central portrait plaque and ribbed accents to body, with original glass base, total weight 369gm, height 12 cm
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Pair of Mexican sterling silver goblets, by Tane, on a stepped circular foot, with gilt wash interior, total weight 477gm, height 14 cm (2)
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Late Georgian sterling silver creamer, beautifully embossed with central c-scroll cartouche, surrounded by flowers and foliage, accented with beaded borders, total weight 145gm, height 15 cm
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George IV sterling silver footed salver, hallmarked London, 1822, We, of circular form with a cast shell and scroll border, with central coat of arms surrounded by engraved foliate decoration, on three scrolled feet, total weight 856gm, diameter 27 cm
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Large Hanau sterling silver pedestal comport, with a circular top, with embossed leaf decoration to the edges, on a domed circular foot on three ball and claw feet, total weight 1346gm, height 15 cm and diameter 32.5 cm
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George III sterling silver lidded wine ewer, hallmarked London, 1776, the cover set with urn finial, the tapering body engraved with central monogram and decorated with beaded and engine turned borders, the whole on a circular foot raised on a square pedestal, a/f (repair to handle), total weight 790gm, height 33 cm
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Pair of George III sterling silver sugar tongs, hallmarked London, 1792, Gw (Gabriel Wirgman) with bright cut decoration and engraved monogram, total weight 29gm
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Wonderful gilt convex wall mirror, with circular convex mirror, surrounded by beaded border and surmounted with eagle and scroll acanthus finial, height 96 cm
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Pair of Channel Island sterling silver spoons, marked is, total weight 69gm, length 22 cm (2)
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Georgian silver toddy ladle, with baleen twist handle, length 37 cm
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Impressive Irish George III sterling silver fork, hallmarked, 1802, Sn (Samuel Neville), with deep bowl and eight tines, the handle engraved with stork, total weight 124gm, length 31 cm
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Edwardian cigar cutter, set with ivory handle, length 15.5 cm
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Russian icon, of rectangular form within a kiot, depicting Madonna and Child, Kazanskya, accented with enamel halo and corners and gilt silver oklad, impressed silver marks to enamel, set within an arched glass fronted case, 46 x 28 cm
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Lovely pair of French 19th century ormolu and marble candelabra, each set with three scrolled branches and sconces in gilt, supported by a classical maiden, one bearing a torch the other with mirror, on acanthus bases raised on grey stepped cylindrical marble bases, height 41 cm (2)
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Bruno Zach (1891-1945), depicting a lady in high heels exposing her breast, on a stepped base above a black marble base, signed Zach//Argentor//Wien, height 39.5 cm
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Terracotta bust of a child, depicted reading a book, height 34 cm
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19th century French Sevres porcelain cache pot, of deep cylindrical form, finely painted with central scene flanked by a reserve of hand painted flowers, on a blue ground with gilt interior, crossed Ls to base, height 30 cm
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Magnificent 19th century Vienna bronze centrepiece, set with a Baccarat trumpet vase finely wheel cut with flowers, above a knop end, set within a trefoil bronze bowl cast with scrolling foliage, supported on the backs of four blackamoors, accented in gilt, height 56 cm
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Lovely Chinese porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, decorated with reserves of figures within a garden setting, surrounded by a lotus ground in enamel tones of pink, green and blue, height 25 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty crackle glaze jardiniere, of squat baluster form, in cream tones with a darker crackle glaze, raised on a circular foot, diameter 19 cm
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Beautiful Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain tea pot and cover, in famille rose, of baluster form, painted with flowers and foliage surrounded by applied branches, flowers and birds, in tones of pink, green, blue and orange, on a circular foot, a/f, height 25 cm
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Chinese famille vert porcelain bowl, of flared form, finely painted with flowers, foliage and bamboo, in tones of orange, green and pink, on a circular foot, six character mark to base, diameter 13 cm
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Chinese famille noir porcelain bowl, of circular form, decorated with stylised lotus flowers in rich emerald green tones on a black ground, on a circular foot, seal mark to base, diameter 12 cm
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Japanese carved ivory figure group, depicting a figure with young child at his feet, with baskets and flowers, a/f, height 13 cm
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Japanese Meiji period ivory figure, depicting a musician singing and playing the sitar, signed, a/f, height 17 cm
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure, by Seizan, depicting a fisherman holding a trident and basket of fish, his clothes inscribed with waves and floral motifs, signed to base, height 19.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, by Hozan, depicting a mother with a baby in her arm and small child at her feet, signed to base, height 29 cm
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Two Herend porcelain figures, one depicting a Hungarian horseman with pipe, the other depicting a man with knife carving a piece of wood seated on rock, a/f (one restored), height 33 cm (2)
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Italian Maiolica twin handled urn, with twin classical maiden handles, the urn decorated with battle scene, in tones of yellow, blue, green and brown, height 43 cm
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Large Lladro porcelain figure group, in the form of two storks amongst reeds, in tones of white, green and brown, a/f, height 58 cm
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Bisque porcelain bust, depicting Handel, together with two smaller busts of Beethoven and Mozart, height 20 cm and 16 cm (3)
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Italian Art Nouveau alabaster figure, depicting a maiden holding flowers, accented in pink and green, a/f, height 26 cm
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French Art Deco terracotta vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a band of Aztec figures in rich tones of blue, yellow, green and brown, surrounded by borders of geometric figures, impressed P to base, height 34 cm
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Charles Schneider glass vase, c.1920, with waisted neck and baluster body, in a mottled purple glaze, on a circular foot, signed Schneider, height 30.5 cm
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Rene Lalique 'Dahlia' vase, c.1923, of squat baluster form, decorated with flower heads accented in black enamel, signed R.Lalique, height 12 cm
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Pair of 19th century Sitzendorf porcelain candelabra, set with central sconce surrounded by scrolled arms, supported by a figure of a woman and man on rococo bases, in tones of pink, yellow and blue, height 42 cm
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Magnificent and large Japanese embroidered panel, of rectangular form, decorated with ducks amongst flowers and trees, framed, 177 x 136 cm
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Silver mounted walking stick, with antler handle and ebonised tapering handle, length 97 cm
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Russian walking stick, with a knop end set with double headed eagle, above fluted silver mount and carved spiraled support, length 97 cm
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Edwardian walking stick, with sterling silver knop end, above tapering support accented with floral motifs, length 91 cm
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Walking stick, with south East Asian silver tapering handle decorated with a series of figures and shield cartouche, length 100 cm
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Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with an image of Christ, surrounded by an enamel halo with gilt silver surround, impressed silver and assay marks to enamel and lower border, 26.5 x 22 cm
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Set of late Victorian architectural drawers, with two small drawers above six large drawers, with adjustable green tooled leather top, 95 x 125 x 92 cm
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18th century north Italian walnut bureau bookcase, Lombardy, c.1790, with a shaped pediment above a pair of paneled doors decorated with floral inlay, opening to shelves, above a fall front with fitted interior, the base fitted with three bow front drawers, raise on four slightly scrolled feet, 273 x 124 x 60 cm
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18th century Indo-Portuguese fall front desk, in ebonised pear wood and walnut, the rectangular top inlaid with bone and ivory in the form of geometric roundels and fine scroll and line work, the top hinged and fall fronted to reveal a fitted interior of drawers and writing surface with parquetry, above a carved apron on four turned legs united by stretchers, 87 x 125 x 65 cm
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Magnificent Cutler roll top desk, of handsome proportions, the roll top opening to reveal fitted interior, flanked by pedestals, set with drawers, 129 x 167 x 91 cm
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