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Decorative Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:273
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:273
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:198
Date:22-Jun-2020
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A rare Roman bronze oil lamp, circa 3rd/4th century A.D. The hinged lid cast in the form of the head of mercury, the handle surmounted by a palmette. 21 cm high, 10 cm wide, 10 cm deep, Ex: S. Kovar collection, collected in the 1930's. Ex: East Australian Trading, sale no. AA201508, date: 10 Aug 2015 lot 119.
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An Indo-Greek figure of Dionysus, circa 1st century A.D., modelled holding a slender pine cone (possibly the top part of a thrysus), rasied on an openwork conical base. 13.3 cm high, base 4.7 cm diameter
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A solid cast Egyptian bronze figure of Harpocrates, Ptolemaic period, circa 332-30 B.C. Modelled wearing the upper and lower crowns of Egypt, holding a cornucopia, and with index finger of right hand to mouth symbolising childhood. Presented on custom wood and brass display stand. 10.2 cm high
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A Bactrian bronze Kohl bottle, circa 2nd/1st millennium B.C. The freestanding bottle cast naturalistically in bird form. 6.9 cm high, 7.5 cm long
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A rare and finely cast Bactrian bronze Rhyton with an antelope Protome, circa 2nd millenium B.C. Presented on a custom made perspex display mount. 4.5 cm high, 13 cm long, 6.5 cm wide
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A pair of bronze lion head Protome, Yemen, circa 5th century B.C. Possibly fixings from an ornamented nobleman's chair. Presented on custom made display stands. 8 cm x 5.5 and 6.6 cm x 5.4 cm respectively (not including stands)
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A Hellenistic bronze ring, circa 3rd to 1st century B.C. The bronze ring inlaid with a garnet bezel depicting a lion. The bezel 7 mm x 6 mm. Outside diameter: 25 mm
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An Indo-Greek silver lady's ring, circa 3rd/2nd century B.C. The ring set with onyx bezel, engraved with ibex. 2.2 cm high, inner band 1.5 cm, the stone diameter 0.6 cm
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A Neo-Assyrian bronze ring, circa 8th/7th century B.C. The signet style ring with cast bezel depicting a human headed winged horse, this creature is identical to the Islamic Buraq. Diameter of the bezel 1.4 cm, diameter of the shank 1.7 cm
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An Apulian black glazed Pottery cup, 4th century B.C. Decorated with vertical striations, flanked by a single handle. 8 cm high
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Two Sumerian clay Foundation Cones, circa 2000 B.C. Each conical in form, incised with cuneiform script. 14 cm and 14.5 cm long
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An Egyptian polychrome model of procession with Oxen, middle Kingdom, 21 st/20th century B.C. The seven wooden figures, each with remnant polychrome paintwork, depicting a small procession. The tallest figure 16.5 cm high including pins.
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An Egyptian alabaster vase, Dynastic period, 2900-2350 B.C. Cylindrical in form, with a subtly flared rim. 18 cm high
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An Egyptian alabaster vase, middle Kingdom, 21st to 19th century B.C. Of globular form, with an everted rim. 13 cm high
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An Egyptian alabaster offering dish, New Kingdom, 1570 B.C-1544 B.C. Of shallow rounded form. 28.8 cm diameter
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A middle Eastern glass ewer, circa 1st to 4th century A.D. The ancient translucent iridescent glass pot with loop handle and curved spout. 12 cm high, 19 cm long
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A fine Islamic glass perfume flask, Syria/Lebanon, circa 16th/17th century, the mottled glass flask of ovoid faceted form with an elongated neck, presented on a custom display stand. 15.2 cm high
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A Roman dark olive green glass bowl, circa 1st/2nd century A.D. The ribbed glass bowl with a flared rim and raised linear banded decoration. 7 cm high, 11.2 cm diameter
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A Roman Pale-Green glass vessel, circa 4th century A.D. The globular transparent glass vessel with pinched sides. 9 cm high, 10 cm diameter
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A Roman Pale-Green glass bottle, circa 1st to 4th century A.D. The moulded bottle with stylised tree motif, made in the Levant for the Jewish market in Palestine. 7.5 cm high, 3.8 cm diameter
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A French moulded glass 'Gui no. 2' bowl, by Rene Lalique, circa 1930, decorated with a moulded glass Gui (mistletoe) pattern in cyan hue, the raised mistletoe berries at the base of the bowl functioning as feet, 8.5 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter
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A French moulded glass 'Ormeaux' vase, by Rene Lalique, circa 1930, of globular bottle form with a flared rim, with moulded feuillages (foliage) pattern in deep amber glass, 16.5 cm high
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A French frosted and clear glass 'Avallon' pattern vase, by Rene Lalique, circa 1940s, moulded with a repeating sparrow amongst fruiting vines motif. Marked 'R. Lalique' to base. 14.5 cm high, 16 cm diameter. Approximately 1394 gms weight
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A French frosted glass 'Aigle Cachet' inkwell, by Rene Lalique, circa 1920s, the eagle seal lifts out to reveal a small cavity, fitted with an inkwell liner, all housed in a fitted, stepped and frosted glass base. Etched signature to side of eagle seal. . Approximately 12.5 cm high, the base 22 cm x 22 cm
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A small French cameo glass vase, by Daum Nancy, circa 1910, the vase of tapering flattened form, decorated in an autumnal palette with blackberry motif to each side, signed Daum Nancy with the cross of Lorraine to one side. 11.5 cm high, 6.8 cm wide, 2.9 cm deep. Approximately 254 gms weight
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An American gold Favrile glass centre bowl, by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), circa 1883, the circular iridescent glass bowl with an exaggerated everted rim. Etched signature to base, and dated 1883. 25 cm diameter
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A pair of Bohemian cut and enamelled crystal decanters, circa 1880, the tapering ruby flashed decanters, each cut with panels of hobnail, enamelled and gilt with flowers and scrolls, with spire-form stoppers. 50.5 cm high
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A lovely Baccarat glass and crystal five branch candelabrum, 19th century, with a central sconce surrounded by four rope-twist branches, each adorned with hanging crystal prisms, on a shaped baluster column supported on a beaded circular foot, 54 cm high, 37 cm diameter
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An unusual Victorian standing telescopic kerosene lamp, 19th century, the scalloped milk glass shade above an amber glass font, raised upon a solid brass Corinthian column, 139 cm high
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A pair of French classical inspired floor lamps, 20th century, in the classical manner, raised on enamelled ironwork bases. 179 cm high
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A pair of Italian Murano glass Goto table lamps, by Vistosi, elegantly tapered in form with a flared rim and foot, hand blown with 24 karat flake inclusions. 70 cm high
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A pair of Bragg & Co. Ceramic lamps, designed by Adelaide Bragg, of 'Onion' form, each glazed in 'Jungle green', mounted on a perspex base. Bearing a Bragg & Co. sticker to underside. The lamp bases 56 cm high (not including shades)
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A Swedish crystal chandelier, late 19th century, the eight branch chandelier adorned with cut and beveled crystal and terminates with faceted solid cut crystal pendant hanging from the centre. 80 cm high
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A Venetian glass chandelier, mid 19th century, the delicate and elaborate hand blown glass chandelier with ten scrolled sconces, each with frilled wax catchers, each arm adorned with link chains and floral encrustations, further decorated with sprays of flowers and bouquets. . Approximately 104 cm long, 80 cm diameter
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A Flemish inspired brass chandelier, 20th century, of traditional form, with eight branches. 53 cm long x 70 cm diameter
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A fine French Louis XV style bronze ormolu Rocaille chandelier, circa 1880, the finely cast ormolu bronze chandelier with a figural stem with three foliate arms bearing sconces, modelled in rococo revival taste. 71 cm high, 67 cm diameter
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An Art Nouveau twin branch brass and glass pendant light, circa 1900, each branch supporting two sconces fitted with frosted glass shades. The frame adorned with double dragon motifs and scrollwork. 172 cm high, 80 cm diameter
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A small Venetian polychrome painted wooden blackamoor figural lamp, 19th century, modelled as a young gondolier, standing on the prow of a gondola, holding a removable oar in one hand, and holding a torch aloft in the opposite hand, the lamp with frosted glass flamiform shade. The whole painted in a rich colour palette, and raised on a cylindrical pedestal. . Approximately 124 cm high
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A Venetian polychrome painted wooden blackamoor figural lamp on stand, late 19th century, modelled as a woman holding a lamp aloft with a frosted glass flamiform shade. The whole richly painted and raised on a faceted pedestal. 231 cm high
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A fine Venetian polychrome painted wooden blackamoor figural centre table, late 19th century, signed Testolini, Venezia, the rare centre table with a faux porphyry painted top, the apron modelled as draped cloth, raised on a female figural stem above a square form base on four lion paw feet. The base signed Testolini, Venezia. 94.5 cm high, 74 cm diameter
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An impressive Venetian polychrome painted wooden blackamoor statue with shell basin, late 19th century, modelled as a young woman kneeling on a pillow, her hands raised to cradle a large gilt wood clam shell basin. The whole richly painted and raised on a square pedestal. 103 cm high, 75 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A Venetian polychrome painted wooden blackamoor figural lamp on stand, modelled as a young gondolier, standing on the prow on a gondola, holding a removable oar in one hand, and holding a torch aloft in the opposite hand (the lamp having no shade). The whole richly painted and raised on a faceted pedestal. 204 cm high
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A fine pair of rare Venetian polychrome painted and glazed terracotta blackamoor figures, modelled as two male court figures, dressed in bold patterns, each standing on rock formations. 173.5 cm high
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A pair of French Orientalist figural painted terracotta busts, in the manner of Friedrich Goldscheider, late 19th century, modelled as a male and female, mirrored in pose, wearing a draped shawl. Each raised on socle bases. One impressed '4081' 'Dep' to verso, 74 cm high
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A pair of Louis XV style giltwood framed bergeres, each with flocked velvet upholstery and a separate fitted seat cushion, 100 cm high, 79 cm wide, 73 cm deep
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A Flemish verdure tapestry, 18th century, rectangular, depicting two figures within a woodland setting, enclosed with a floriate border. Cloth backed with a velcro strip to verso. 259 cm x 181.5 cm
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A patinated bronze figural garden statue, the verdigris patinated hollow bronze figure modelled as a young boy holding a rooster in one hand and the other hand held aloft, on a circular base. Modelled after 'Winner of the cock fight' by Jean-Alexandre-Joseph Falguerie. 121.1 cm high
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A patinated bronze figural garden statue, the verdigris patinated hollow bronze figure modelled as a pan holding a flute in one hand, standing on a shell with one leg raised, on a circular base. 136 cm high
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A patinated bronze figural fountain, the verdigris patinated hollow bronze figure modelled as a nude female and a small frog, on a rock formation. 117 cm high, 63 cm wide
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A patinated bronze figural fountain, the verdigris patinated hollow bronze figure modelled as a young Triton blowing a large horn, standing on a conch shell with one leg raised, on a circular base. 134 cm high
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A large bronze sculpture of a blacksmith, signed, Brussels, circa 1880, modelled in a seated position, signed a. Hainbresin to side and with further inscription to verso. 74 cm high
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A French patinated bronze figure of a resting farmer girl, late 19th century, modelled resting on a large sheaf of wheat, with a large two-prong fork. Faintly inscribed to verso. 45 cm high
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A French bronze figure of Diana, the huntress, after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), circa 1870, the nude huntress, modelled holding a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other, standing on one foot atop an integral circular base, signed 'Houdon'. 61 cm high, 26 cm, wide, 27 cm deep
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A patinated bronze figure, the snake, after Adolphe Jean Lavergne (1863-1928), modelled as a young snake charmer, a youth wearing only a loincloth and a turban, holding a stick with a small coiling snake (the original snake missing). All mounted on a graduated marble base. Signed Lavergne to base. 57 cm high
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A large Grand Tour bronze figure of Narcissus, circa 1880, modelled in contraapposto, with an animal skin draped over his shoulder. Bearing a circular plaque to the base 'Fonderia Di Ferroe bronzo di Francesco de Luca, Napoli', 64 cm high
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A French Art Deco cold painted and gilt-bronze figure, 'Radha', by Paul Philippe (1870-1930), circa 1920, modelled as a dancer with both her hands raised, wearing a flamboyant costume with tones of gold, green, pink and blue cold painted enamel, raised on a marble base. Signed 'Philippe', 39 cm high, Literature: Art Deco and other figures by Bryan Catley, 1978, pg 253
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An impressive bronze figural sculpture, 'Gloria Victis', by Ferninand Barbedienne and Marius Jean Antonin Mercie, circa 1875, the beautifully cast and patinated bronze figural group, depicting the figure fame seizing a dying soldier from the field of combat. Titled 'Gloria Victis' to base, and signed a. Mercie and F Barbedienne along with the Barbedienne foundry mark. All mounted to faceted marble base with ormolu mounts. 60.5 cm total height, 20 cm wide. Other Notes: Mercie's sculpture was awarded a medal…
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A Handsome pair of English Regency ormolu bronze candelabra, circa 1820, each central double tier candlestick flanked by five scrolling foliate branches with acanthus leaf mounts and patera, the tapered fluted columns above a tripartite base with claw feet. 73 cm high
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An Italian Grand Tour Sienna marble model of the temple of castor and Pollux, 19th century, realistically carved as a model of the ruin. Mounted on a slate base. 66.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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A large carved marble figure of Rebecca at the well, late 19th/ early 20th century, Rebecca modelled standing in classical robes, leaning against a well alongside a large water urn. Unsigned. 74 cm high, 39.5 cm wide
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A large French Empire ormolu, bronze and porphyry urn, circa 1850, of classical- inspired design, modelled as a shell formed bowl flanked by two semi-nude females, with flowers in each hand, supported by a fluted stem and raised on a stepped porphyry plinth base, with a decorative ormolu lyre mount. 72.5 cm high
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A good quality classical inspired bronze urn jardiniere, the waisted jardiniere of urn form, with egg and dart motif to rim and lower body, raised on a square pedestal base. 49 cm high, 85 cm wide, the opening 29.5 cm-38 cm in diameter
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A French patinated bronze sculpture, 'Cavalier Mexicain Au Lasso', after Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894), 19th century, modelled as a Mexican cavalier with a lasso in hand, astride his horse, all above an rounded rectangular base. The bronze with a lovely brown patina. Signed Dubacand. 37 cm high
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A large pair of French Empire Parcel-Gilt bronze candelabra, circa 1860, each central candlestick flanked by six scrolling foliate branches each joined to the tapered fluted columns with chain pendants, all above three claw feet and a tripartite base. 87 cm high
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A French Art Deco bronze sculpture 'Diana with Fawns', by Marcel Antoine Bouraine, circa 1930, the silvered and patinated bronze, modelled as Diana the huntress, hunting beside two fauns, mounted a stepped pedestal base. Signed Bouraine to pedestal base. 75 cm high, 49 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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A French Art Deco bronze and marble sculpture, by Rene Andre Varnier, circa 1940S, modelled as a male hunter with a spear leaning on a rock formation, approached by a crouching lion. Mounted on a rectangular black marble base. The bronze signed R. Varnier. 55 cm high, 85 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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An impressive bronze and marble sculpture, 'The Hunter', by Demetre Chiparus (1888-1947), circa 1930, the patinated bronze figural group modelled as an athletic male holding a spear aloft over a snarling panther, all mounted on a stepped portoro marble base signed 'D. H Chiparus', 86 cm x 93 cm x 14 cm, other notes: for another example please refer to Alberto Shayo. 'Chiparus master of Art Deco', 2016, page 215
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An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, by Gerda Gerdago, circa 1920, the female modelled in a graceful sweeping pose with one arm extended upward, painted in polychrome enamel and gold patina, her costume incorporating scroll and leaf motifs, a theatrical headpiece, and a gilded brooch inset with semi-precious stones, her carved ivory face with a joyful expression, mounted on an oval green onyx base. Arthur Rubinstein foundry mark and Gerdago marked to the bronze around the lower hem of the dress…
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An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a dancer with cymbals, by Gerda Gerdago, circa 1920, the female modelled in a spirited dancing pose holding a cymbal in each hand, painted in polychrome enamel and gold patina, her costume incorporating geometric motifs, and a theatrical headpiece featuring disks inset with semiprecious stones, her carved ivory face with a focused expression, mounted on an oval green onyx base. Arthur Rubinstein foundry mark, Gerdago, and Austria marked to the bronze. 35 cm high, 18.5…
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An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure, by Gerda Gerdago, circa 1920, the female modelled in a dramatic pose with outstretched ivory hands, painted in polychrome enamel and gold patina, her costume incorporating swirls and scrolls, and a theatrical headpiece, her carved ivory face with a playful expression, around her neck a long draped chain, mounted on an oval green onyx base. Arthur Rubinstein foundry mark and Gerdago marked to the bronze along the drapery of her costume. 32 cm high, 32 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A French gilt bronze Renaissance revival letter opener, by Ferdinand Barbedienne, late 19th century, modelled in the Renaissance style with laurel motifs and a scene of Venus and cupid to the handle. Signed F. Barbedienne, and L. Sevin inv. 1873 (designer). 31 cm long. Approximately 276 total weight.
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A French Art Novueau patinated bronze letter opener, by Victorin Sabatier, circa 1900, elegantly modelled as a nude female beauty reposing on a foliate mound. Signed Sabatier to blade. . Approximately 29.8 cm long. Condition: Approximately 420 gms total weight.
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Two French Art Nouveau letter openers, circa 1900, the first of eucalyptus leaf form with a gum nut modelled to centre, signed, M Bertin. The second of floriate design, signature worn. 15.5 cm and 21.2 cm long respectively. Approximately 150 gms total weight.
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Two French Art Nouveau letter openers, circa 1900, the first with three daisy form flowers, signed M Migneaux. The other, with a floral design, signed F. Claessens, 20.5 cm and 17.5 cm long respectively. Approximately 176 gms total weight for the two together.
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Two bronze letter openers, 19th century, the first modelled with an equestrian handle, marked 'Bronze' and 'Fait main' signed 'Jeanott' to verso. The other of classical Art Nouveau design, the handle modelled as branch and leaf motifs, the blade in the Jambiya style with a dolphin motif. 24 cm and 22.5 cm long respectively. Approximately 274 gms total weight for two together.
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A bronze bust of an Aboriginal elder, realistically modelled, mounted on a marble base, with additional marble plate. Illegibly signed to base of bronze, 42 cm high (not including marble plate)
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A pair of Cold-Painted spelter harlequin figures, by Arthur Waagen, 19th century, modelled as a male and female harlequin, each attired in typical harlequin costume, above an integral square base, one signed Waagen. 102 cm and 101 cm high respectively
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A French Art Deco terracotta sculpture, by Ugo Cipriani, circa 1930, modelled as a semi- nude female, kneeling on a rounded rectangular base. Signed U. Cipriani, and impressed 'Terre Cuite D'arte' to verso. 57 cm high, 56 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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A terracotta bust of Marie Antoniette, by Friedrich Goldscheider, late 19th century, Naturistically modelled depicting a young Marie Antoinette. The reverse signed 'Friedrich Goldscheider, Wein', 'Production Reservee' and numbered 1908 / 8 / 47. 77 cm high, 51 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A Chinese export porcelain armorial soup bowl, late 18th century, decorated to the rim with rococo scrolls and panel en grisaille and to the centre with a large armorial crest. The border of this plate is painted en grisaille with a European strapwork design reminiscent of the style introduced by Cornelis Pronk and there is a gilt rim and an inner line of spearheads. Within the border there are laurel wreathes and pairs of billing doves symbolising matrimony and love. The central arms with the elaborate…
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A French porcelain Amourial dish, by Edme Samson, early 19th century, bearing the Lomax family crest and motto to centre. Decorated with famille rose inspired floral sprays. Samson mark to verso. The John scarce collection, 25 cm diameter, 3.2 cm high. Approximately 522 gms weight.
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Two Chinese export armorial plates, 18th century, the first of octagonal form, decorated to the centre with flowers and butterfly with floral sprays to three of the sides and the crest of Baynton to the top. Made for William Bayntun (sic) of greys Inn, London, circa 1750. The second circular with a scalloped rim, having rococo scrolls in gilt and iron red, and bearing and the arms of Mackintosh of that Ilk beaneth their crest and motto 'Touch not the cat but a glove'. From a service made for Angus…
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A Chinese export armorial tea caddy, 18th century, of flask form, with famille rose enamel decoration to each side in the rococo manner, with cherubim amongst clouds surrounding a coat of arms. The John scarce collection, 10.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide. Approximately 274 gms weight.
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A Samson style armorial entree tureen, 19th century, of oval form, both the lid and dish bearing a large enamelled coat of arms to one side, with a Chinoiserie bird and flower vignette to other side. Unmarked. The John scarce collection, 14 cm high, 31 cm wide, 19 cm deep. Approximately 1272 gms weight.
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A Chinese export famille rose porcelain urn, late 18th century, decorated with festoons of flowers surrounding a monogrammed crest, with entwined handles. The John scarce collection, 18 cm high, 21 cm wide. Approximately 1008 gms weight
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Three English octagonal soft paste armorial plates, 18th century and later, the first being an English replacement for a Chinese export service, decorated with the arms of Murray of Touchdam and Polmaise with the motto ''Tout Prest'. Circa 1755. The second with painted flower sprigs to the rim, decorated with the arms of the Douglas family, together with the motto 'Spero', circa 1800. The third being an English replacement for a Chinese export service decorated with the arms of Tyndall surrounded by…
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A pair of Ridgway & Co. Porcelain armorial plates, 19th century, circa 1840, the first plate decorated with elaborate gilt maroon borders, the centre painted with the Westhead coat of arms, with the motto 'Ora et Labora'. The reverse marked John Ridgway and co/ presented to J.P. Westhead Esq. The second plate with similar decoration however instead bearing the arms of Westhead quartering brown of Lea castle, representing the marriage of the parents of J. P. Westhead. The John scarce collection, 26 cm…
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Three English armorial porcelain dishes, 19th century, the first plate with a reticulated edge, intricately decorated in raised gilding. The centre bearing the Prince of Wales crest finely hand-painted in the centre with the motto 'Ich Dien' alongside the city of London arms with motto 'Domine Dirige Nos'. Being one of sixty Copeland armorial plates that were made when the Freedom of the city of London was bestowed on Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, on June 8th 1863, shortly after his marriage to Princess…
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Three English armorial porcelain dishes, 19th century, the first, decorated in the Imari palette, the centre painted with a rampant lion crest below the motto 'In Ecclesiam Regemque'. Flight Barr and Barr factory mark to reverse. The second, with a blue ground and gilt floral decorated border with the central arms of Claxson above the motto ' Sapere Aude Incipe'. Benjamin Saunders Claxson married Charlotte Eamer on 30th April 1839 in Brighton, Sussex. Marked 'Davenport Longport Staffordshire' to reverse,…
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Three English armorial porcelain dishes, 19th century, the first, decorated with acanthus scrolls in the Imari palette, the centre with a horse crest painted en grisaille below the motto 'Justum Et Tenacem' for Sir Nicholas Colthurst, 4th baronet, of Ardrum, County cork, Ireland. Flight Barr and Barr factory mark to reverse (circa 1810), together with a Leonard Joel paper label for the Payne collection. The second, decorated with acanthus scrolls in the Imari palette, the centre painted with a unicorn…
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Two English armorial serving dishes, 18th and 19th century, the first of lobed form, with a shell form handle. Decorated with a cobalt blue ground with vermicelli design enclosing a central coat of arms for the Thompson family with the motto, 'Dum Spiro Spero'. Signed Chamberlain's Worcester in red to reverse. The second dish, Ridgway, with a shaped silhouette, flanked by two palmetto handles. Decorated in a celeste blue ground with impressed flower motifs enclosing a central coat of arms. No marks to base…
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Three English armorial dishes, 19th century, the first with a green border and three gilt-bordered reserves, one painted with a Chinoiserie scene, one painted with shells and the third painted with a regimental cypher and the words 'Buffs'. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) had a tour of duty in New South Wales from 1821-1827. Marked with the numeral 16 for the 16th recipe of Spode's Feldspar porcelain, circa 1832. The second plate with a peach border and three reserves of decoration, including shells, fruit…
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A rare Boucher & Co. 23rd Wallajahabad light Infantry plate, circa 1820, the plate decorated with the badge of the 23rd Wallajahbad light Infantry, surrounded by a green and gilt border. This regiment was originally raised in 1794 as part of the Madras army of the British East India Company. It bears their two main battle honours, Serangipatam (1799) and Nagpore (1817). The John scarce collection, 23 cm diameter. Approximately 436 gms weight.
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Four English armorial plates, 19th century, a Chamberlains Worcester shaped dish with a gilt gadrooned rim containing a crest within a gilt cartouche, the centre decorated with the arms of the Naylor family above the motto, 'Cassis Titissima Virtus'. Marked Chamberlain's Worcester in script. C.1825. A Chamberlains Worcester 'Royal Gadroon' shaped dish, the green ground reserving three cartouches painted with colourful flowers, the centre finely painted with the arms and crest of the Oliviera family above…
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Four English armorial plates, 19th century, an English dessert plate with a shaped rim and a blue celeste border, decorated to the centre with the arms of Prince Doria Pamphili-Landi impaling those of lady Mary Talbot, daughter of the Earl of Shrewsbury. Unmarked. C.1838. A Flight, Barr and Barr plate with a gadrooned rim and a turquoise ground, bearing the crests and mottoes of Buller and Yarde of Devon. John Yarde-Buller married Elizabeth pattern in 1823. Impressed mark. C.1825. A Grainger Worcester…
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A matching pair of Wedgwood creamware armorial dishes, 18th century, both with a colourful and distinctive border incorporating the Honywood crest at the top. To the centre of each plate are the arms of Honywood impaling Courtney, celebrating the marriage between Francis Courtney and Sir John Honywood on December 13th, 1779. The plate impressed Wedgwood to reverse with letter B, the bowl bearing no marks. The John scarce collection, 24.8 cm and 16.6 cm diameter, Exhibitions: the larger plate was exhibited…
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Three English armorial cups and saucers, 19th century, the first, a two handled chocolate cup on stand, richly covered in a cobalt blue glaze with gilded crest and monogram 'Sjk' to each side. Marked 'Chamberlain's Regent china Worcester to reverse. The second, of generous proportions with a repeating clover motif, above a finely decorated eagle crest of an Irish Viscount and the motto, ' Gloria Quo Coelum Que Vocant'. No marks to reverse, but Chamberlain's Worcester. The third, also of generous…
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Three creamware dishes, Wedgwood and Leeds, 18th century, circa 1770, each with a feather mould rim. The first decorated with Liverpool birds by Sadler and green. No marks to base. The second lobed in form, decorated with Liverpool birds by Sadler and green. No marks to base. The third, Wedgwood, transfer printed with 'The temple of Pola in Istria' from Robert Sayer's 1759 publication 'The ruins of Athens'. No marks to base. The John scarce collection, 19.3 cm, 20.7 cm and 24.3 cm diameter respectively.…
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Three Worcester porcelain transfer printed plates, 18th century, each with a lobed edge, decorated with varying classical ruin scenes. The John scarce collection, 19 cm, 22 cm and 22.8 cm diameter. Approximately 890 gms total weight for three plates.
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A Caughley porcelain spoon tray, 18th century, circa 1785, of scalloped lozenge shape with a dentil border, decorated with blue flower heads. Bearing a Stockspring antiques sticker to reverse. The John scarce collection, 1.5 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep. Approximately 106 gms weight.
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