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Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:230
Sale Title:Fine Furniture & Decorative ArtsLots with images:225
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:130
Date:20-Nov-2007
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A 19th century Australian cedar miner's couch, circa 1860, secondary timber pine, the curved back with central over scroll, over scrolled ends each consisting of three turned supports on s-crossed supports, over stuffed cushion seat on later pine stretchers, above a curved apron, raised on turned tapering legs terminating in brass casters, 208 cm wide, 63 cm deep, 93 cm high
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A 19th century Australian full cedar bookcase, circa 1870, the moulded cornice above a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves above a pair of curved moulded drawers and two further arched panelled doors raised on a plinth base. Width 106 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 237 cm
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A 19th century Australian cedar and upholstered double end sofa, circa 1860, the curved moulded back with central floral scrolled decoration above over scrolled arms with moulded leaf decoration above a sprung seat, over a moulded rail and raised on turned feet with tulip carved decoration, on brass castors, 220 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 104 cm highProvenance:Acquired by the present owner from the Hobart Theatre Tasmania in the 1970s
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A 19th century Australian cedar pedestal desk, circa 1860, the rectangular top with moulded edge on one rounded corner above a central short drawer and raised on conforming pedestals, each with four short drawers, raised on eight turned feet, 122 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 75 cm highProvenance: Purchased by the current owner from a former accountant at Sargood Brothers who acquired it when the offices were re-furbished.
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An Australian Queensland maple freestanding low bookcase, circa 1910, the rectangular top with moulded edge and low gallery back above four sliding doors enclosing adjustable shelves, raised on six short turned feet. Width 229 cm. Depth 33 cm. Height 135 cm
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An Australian Queensland maple freestanding low bookcase, circa 1910, the rectangular top with moulded edge and low gallery back above four sliding doors enclosing adjustable shelves, raised on three short turned feet and two block feet, 229 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 134 cm high
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An early 19th century Anglo-Indian teak and caned chaise-longue, circa 1825, of English Regency design, the s-scrolled back with flower finial, shape removable side panel and over scrolled end above a simple rail, raised on lobed tapering legs with leaf carved panels to both the front and back terminating in brass and ceramic castors, unrestored, 250 cm wide, 76 cm deep, 92 cm highProvenance:An 1830s Hunter Valley property
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A 19th century Australian full cedar secretaire bookcase, circa 1860, the moulded cornice with scrolled acanthus leaf decoration above a pair of glazed doors with single bars, enclosing three adjustable shelves above a curved secretaire drawer with acanthus leaf decoration enclosing three short drawers and pigeon holes, above a pair of raised panelled doors flanked by spiral turned columns, raised on turned bun feet, of grand proportions with beautifully figured cedar panels, 145 cm wide, 64 cm deep, 233…
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A large Anglo-Indian rosewood and teak centre table, circa 1830, the circular top with egg and line carved border above a central bulbous carved column with anthemion leaf decoration on a square platform base, raised on lobed feet with recessed castors, 150 cm diameter, 74 cm high
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A 19th century Australian cedar and upholstered double-ended sofa of small proportions, secondary timber huon pine, the curved back with central scrolled carved decoration, over scrolled arms, a moulded rail and raised on turned and lobbed legs with later castors, 189 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 81 cm high
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An Anglo-Indian teak and laurel centre table, circa 1820, the circular top with rounded edge supported on a tapering square section pedestal with raised panelled sides, on a square platform base on short turned waisted feet, 120 cm diameter, 75 cm highProvenance:Sotheby's Melbourne, May 5 1992, lot 325Barnbougle House, Northern Tasmania until sold at a clearing sale in the 1950'sNote:The Neo-classical design of the pedestal suggests the influence of Richard Brown's pattern book 'The Rudiments of Drawing…
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A 19th century Australian full cedar bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of pointed arched doors with astragal glazing, enclosing four adjustable shelves above a pair of ogee moulded panelled doors enclosing a shelf, raised on a plinth base, the lower section stamped J. SLY twice on the back, twice on the top of each drawer and the top stamped twice on the back upper section, missing veneer from right side plinth return. Width 124 cm. Depth 59 cm. Height 240 cm
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A 19th century Australian full cedar secretaire chest, circa 1850, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers and central door above a pair of arched panelled doors, flanked by tapering doric pilasters, enclosing a single shelf, raised on turned feet, 112 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 113 cm high
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A rare early 19th century Australian cedar campaign chest of drawers, circa 1830, secondary timber pine, the rectangular top with moulded edge above three graduated drawers with faux cock-beaded decoration, raised on small turned feet, 97 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 106 cm highNote:Most military/campaign chests to be seen today are of the Victorian period, but this piece shows the clear influence of the earlier English versions.
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A 19th century Australian full cedar chest of drawers, circa 1845, possibly by Andrew Lenehan, the rectangular top with candle burn mark above a line inlaid rosewood veneered frieze containing two secret drawers above two short and three long graduated rosewood cross-banded drawers with turned handles, raised on tulip shaped turned feet, with good patina. Width 112 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 118 cm
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The Burke & Wills/King Medal in the form of a brass breast plate made for presentation to members of the Yandruwandha People of Copper Creek, 1861 for Courage and Humanitarianism, the brass breast plate of crescent form, inscribed, ?Presented to (blank) by the Exploration Committee of Victoria for the Humanity shewn to the Explorers Burke, Wills and King. 1861.' Discovered in the desert sands about 50 kms south west of Wills' memorial between the Moomba and Walkers Crossing Track in the Gidgealpa Station…
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A set of four Queen Anne carved walnut single chairs, together with four similar 19th century chairs, the elaborately carved backs supported by gadrooned upright, above drop in seats, foliate scroll carved front and side rails, raised on cabriole legs with shell carved knees, restorations (8)Provenance:Edinburgh, Scotland, Law family pre 1950 since then with the same family in Australia
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A Queen Anne style walnut display cabinet on stand, English, late 19th century, the arched moulded top above a pair of glazed doors with cross glazing bars enclosing two shelves above three short cross-banded drawers over a shaped apron, raised on turned tapering legs joined by shaped stretchers, on bun feet. Width 71 cm. Depth 38 cm. Height 186 cm
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An early 18th century oak joynt stool, the rectangular seat above a carved frieze raised on four turned legs joined by stretchers, seat later, 44 cm wide, 25 cm deep, 53 cm high
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An early 18th century oak joynt stool, the rectangular seat above a carved frieze raised on four turned legs joined by stretchers, 46 cm wide, 27 cm deep, 46 cm high
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A good George II walnut chest on chest, mid 18th century, the moulded cornice above three short and three long feather banded graduated drawers above three further graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 104 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 184 cm high
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A George III mahogany card table, the demi-lune hinged top above a line inlaid frieze, raised on square tapering legs, restorations, 91 cm, 44 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A set of six late George III mahogany and tapestry upholstered dining chairs, the tablet form top rail above turned ball and reeded cross-rails, raised on reeded uprights above Renaissance design tapestry seats on ring turned tapering legs (6)
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A George III style satinwood and rosewood console table, English, 19th century, the demi-lune top with rosewood banding and central shell inlay above line inlaid frieze, raised on square tapering legs, 77 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 85 cm high
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A George III mahogany and leather upholstered win GBack armchair, the serpentine topped rectangular back with shaped wings above over scrolled padded arms, a cushion seat, raised on square legs joined on an H-stretcher
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A George III style mahogany and leather upholstered armchair, 19th century, the oval padded back above down swept arms and a padded seat, raised on square tapering legs
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A George III mahogany gentleman's chest, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a brushing slide and four graduated long drawers, raised on bracket feet. Width 96 cm. Depth 49 cm. Height 87 cm
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A George III rosewood, satinwood and marble topped console table, the demi-lune griotte marble top above a satinwood line inlaid frieze, raised on turned tapering inlaid legs, converted, 93 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A set of eight provincial late George III oak and elm dining chairs, the curved top rail above a pierced vase splat, a solid seat and raised on square legs joined by stretchers, restorations and alterations (8)
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A Regency mahogany and rush seated x frame open armchair, the rectangular back with reeded supports and pierced splat, outswept arms over a rush seat (worn) and raised on a reeded x-frame support
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A Regency painted and caned armchair, the turned top rail above a pierced splat with a central painted vase of flowers, over scrolled arms on turned supports, above a caned seat, raised on square tapering legs
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A Regency mahogany extending dining table, with one extra leaf, circa 1820, the rectangular top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a plain frieze, raised on four turned and reeded tapering legs terminating in brass castors. Width 243 cm. Depth 138 cm. Height 75 cm
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A Regency faux rosewood and upholstered armchair, the curved rectangular back above overstuffed arms on s-scrolled supports, a cushion seat and raised on reeded tapering legs terminating in brass castors, the whole upholstered in pink damask
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A Regency mahogany and upholstered armchair, the curved rectangular back above overstuffed arms on s-scrolled supports, a cushion seat and raised on reeded tapering legs terminating in brass castors, the whole upholstered in pink damask
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A Regency mahogany rosewood breakfast table, circa 1820, the circular top with moulded edge and plain frieze on a hexagonal column and triform platform base with scrolled feet with recessed castors, 127 cm diameter. Height 71 cm
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A fine Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, circa 1820, the cornice with a central moulded panel surmounted by a laurel leaf crest, above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves above a secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes with birdseye maple veneer, above three further drawers, flanked by spiral turned pilasters, raised on turned feet, 132 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 256 cm high
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A Regency rosewood and brass inlaid breakfast table, the circular top with inlaid border above a square column with gadrooned moulding on a quatrefoil base with scrolled feet, 123 diameter. Height 72 cm
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A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid card table, the rectangular top with line inlay and rounded corners above a panelled inlaid frieze raised on four ring turned columns on a quatrefoil platform with four over scrolled out swept legs terminating in paw brass castors, one leg restored. Width 92 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 74 cm
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A mid Victorian burr walnut and satinwood centre table, the rectangular top with rounded corners and satinwood border above two short line inlaid drawers, raised on carved turned end supports, joined by a turned stretcher, on scrolled feet with ceramic castors, 114 cmwide. Depth 60 cm. Height 72 cm
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A small Regency rosewood and marble topped pier cabinet, the rectangular marble top above a pair of glazed doors with brass grilles enclosing two adjustable shelves, raised on later turned feet, 75 cm wide, 29 cm deep, 89 cm high
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William IV pollard oak music cabinet, by brown & Lamcort, Chester, with a rectangular top, a moulded edge, a pair of reverse painted cupboard doors enclosing a shelf and a series of vertical divides, plain pilasters with leaf carved tops and bottoms and a plinth base, the internal shelf and lock both with the maker's name
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A Regency mahogany tea table, the rectangular hinged top with rounded corners above a plain frieze raised on a ring turned column on out swept scrolled reeded legs with brass castors, 92 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A George IV mahogany cellarette, of sarcophagus form with a hinged panelled lid, tapering sides, a moulded panelled front and raised on a plinth base, lacking interior, hinge damaged, 76 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 53 cm high
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A Regency rosewood and pollard oak card table, the rectangular top with pollard oak cross-banding above a plain-frieze with scrolled supports raised on an octagonal column above a quatrefoil platform with over scrolled feet, and recessed castors. Width 92 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 77 cm
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A Victorian boulle pier cabinet, circa 1860, the ebonised rectangular top with out stepped corners above gilt bronze framed frieze, above a pair of glazed doors enclosing a single shelf above a shaped apron with gilt bronze mounts, decorated overall with brass and tortoiseshell inlaid decoration, 139 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 114 cm high
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Victorian ebonised and brass inlaid boulle display cabinet with a moulded cornice, a stepped central, a large glazed upper door, two adjustable upper internal shelves, glazed side panels, a pair of glazed lower doors a single internal lower shelf, a line inlaid apron with a central mask, brass feet and decorated overall with brass inlay
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A verde antico marble column, the square top above a twisted stem, raised on a moulded base. Width 30 cm. Depth 30 cm. Height 115 cm
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A fine pair of Victorian mahogany bookcases, circa 1850, the moulded cornice with outswept corners above a curved frieze and three arched glazed doors with blind fretwork decoration, enclosing six adjustable shelves above three short cupboard doors each with pierced fretwork decoration and silk backs, raised on a moulded plinth base (2), 179 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 288 cm highPlease note: We believe that this pair of bookcases were designed by the Scottish furniture designer Peter Thomson.
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An early Victorian walnut adjustable duet music stand, the top with two adjustable music stands with pierced decoration raised on a turned column on three scrolled legs, lacking candle holders. Width 38 cm. Height 117 cm
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A Victorian verde antico marble pedestal, the circular rotating top above a plain column with raised decoration, on an octagonal base, 45 cm sq, 87 cm high
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A Victorian cast iron and mahogany adjustable reading stand, by Blomfield & Co, the mahogany reading stand on an adjustable bronze rod, above a circular table, raised on a rope twist cast iron stem with rope and anchor base, 37 cm diameter, 108 cm high
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A Victorian mahogany, satinwood and marquetry inlaid corner cabinet, the moulded cornice above a single astragal glazed door enclosing three shelves, flanked by canted corners with inlaid bell flowers, above a cupboard door with central crest and conforming central panels, raised on bracket feet, 85 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 211 cm high
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A Victorian walnut and marquetry pier cabinet, the white and grey veined serpentine marble top above a floral inlaid frieze, above a single cupboard door with a floral vase within a gilt border, with inlaid side panels, raised on a plinth base. Width 72 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 102 cm
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A Victorian mahogany extension dining table with two extra leaves, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a plain frieze, raised on turned tapering legs terminating in ceramic castors, together with a leaf holder in the form of a five tier what-not, 277 cm wide, 126 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A Victorian mahogany and satinwood breakfront sideboard, of Sheraton design, the rectangular cross-banded top with curved ends and brass rail above a central long inlaid and cross banded drawer above inlaid spandrels, flanked by a cupboard door enclosing a cellarette drawer to one side and two drawers to the other, raised on square tapering legs, 183 cm wide, 65 cm deep, 131 cm high
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A pair of 'sthetic movement ebonised and gilt decorated single chairs, circa 1890, the moulded top rail above a painted architectural back, caned seat and raised on ring turned tapering legs joined by an H-stretcher (2)
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An Empire style white painted and gilt decorated console table, the grey marble top above a long frieze drawer with Greek key decoration above two scrolled supports with gilt paw feet, a mirrored back, curved platform base and roundel feet, 98 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 85 cm high
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A pair of Empire style gilt brass and marble six light candelabra, the black and grey veined marble columns issuing six scrolled arms with bird heads and shade, on a stepped base with winged eagle mounts (2), 108 cm high
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A pair of Directoire mahogany and upholstered single chairs, the curved top rail above an oval padded back, overstuffed seat upholstered in yellow and black damask with Greek key pattern, raised on square tapering legs (2)
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A Directoire style mahogany and gilt metal mounted cylinder bureau, French, circa 1890, the rectangular top with three-quarter pierced gallery above a cylinder front enclosing a pull out tooled leather writing surface and an arrangement of drawers and cupboards, above three long drawers with cast handles, raised on shaped feet, 105 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 118 cm high
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Pair of Empire style mahogany and gilt mounted armchairs with well proportioned overstuffed backs and arms, shaped supports decorated with gilt bell flowers, cushion seats, plain gadrooned edged friezes, square tapering fluted legs and brass feet
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Directoire style plum pudding mahogany and gilt bronze mounted glazed bibliotheque, with and inverted moulded cornice, a panelled frieze, two large bevelled glass doors enclosing two shelves, gilt bronze fluted columns, a pair of short drawers and turned legs
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A late 19th century French walnut buffet, the moulded cornice above a carved panelled frieze above three cupboard doors divided by pairs of turned columns above a recessed section with turned supports over a pair of curved short drawers and a further pair of cupboard doors flanked by columns, raised on small bun feet, 145 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 213 cm high
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Provincial oak and elm cupboard with a moulded cornice, a pair of panelled and grilled doors, two internal shelves, a shaped apron and square feet
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A Louis XV style walnut and marble topped bombe commode, circa 1900, the serpentine shaped rouge royal marble top above three long drawers each with c-scrolled decoration above a shaped carved apron with foliate scroll carved feet, back stamped with maker's name Bardie-Bordeaux, 130 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 90 cm high
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A Provincial Louis XV style oak dresser, French, early 19th century, the upper section with a curved moulded cornice above a vine and flower head carved frieze above three open shelves and a pair of panelled cupboard doors, the lower section with three central drawers flanked by a pair of cupboard doors, raised on short scrolled cabriole legs, 228 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 238 cm high
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A Louis XV style walnut serpentine bombe commode, French, circa 1900, the rouge Royal marble top above three long drawers, a shaped apron and raised on out swept feet, decorated throughout with floral marquetry panels and gilt metal mounts. Width 115 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 89 cm
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A Louis XV style king and rosewood marquetry inlaid centre table, French, circa 1890, the oval shaped top with arabesque inlay and moulded edge above a shaped apron with conforming inlaid decoration, raised on tapering cabriole legs with gilt bronze mounts, 128 cm wide, 84 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A French 18th century tapestry, depicting a classical allegorical scene of an 'The Expulsion' in Renaissance style within architectural borders decorated with putti, fruit and flowers, 195 cm wide, 233 cm long
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A French early 19th century tapestry, depicting a coastal scene of mariners loading barrels on to moored craft beneath leafy trees in a moorish landscape, 201 cm high, 270 cm wide
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A fine Louis XV style kingwood, marquetry and gilt bronze mounted writing desk, French, circa 1900, the shaped top with gilt edge and marquetry border with a tooled leather insert above a single drawer raised on slender cabriole legs with floral mounts and terminating in scrolled sabots, 113 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A Louis XV style walnut, burr walnut and satinwood serpentine commode, French, 19th century, the rectangular serpentine fronted top with diagonal satinwood banding and burr walnut panels above three long drawers with gilt bronze handles and conforming inlaying, with inlaid bombe sides, a shaped apron and out swept feet, 136 cm wide, 75 cm deep, 90 cm high
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A French late 18th century tapestry, depicting Diana gazing at the sleeping Venus in a sylvan setting within a banded border, 226 cm high, 218 cm long
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A 19th century Italian giltwood and composition wall mirror, the rectangular arched frame within a moulded frame with foliate scrolled decoration and grape and leaf decoration, surmounted by a winged putto flanked by a pair of winged angels. Width 95 cm. Height 186 cm
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A large scaglioli marble pedestal, of plain circular form, on a moulded black marble base. Diameter 31 cm. Height 115 cm
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A late 19th century Venetian carved giltwood wall mirror, the later rectangular bevelled plate within a strap work and foliate scrolled frame, 65 cm wide, 74 cm high
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Ebony, amboyna and ivory inlaid breakfront bookcase with a moulded cornice, a central broken pediment, a large full length central astragal glazed door, by two arched doors either side, adjustable internal shelves, three long drawers with slides, turned bun feet, inlaid ivory arabesques within amboyna panels and geometric ivory decorated ebony panels
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A pair of yellow and grey veined simulated marble pedestals, in the form of ionic columns (2), 28 cm sq, 138 cm high
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A Venetian ebonised and gilt Blackamoor figural torchere, in typical costume standing on a boat holding a tray above his head, raised on a white painted plinth, 44 cm wide, 30 cm deep, 97 cm high
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An 18th century Italian walnut bureau cabinet, the moulded arched cornice above a pair of cross-banded doors enclosing a series of cross-banded drawers and a central cupboard door with shelves above a fall front bureau enclosing three steps of short drawers above a pull out slide and four shaped long drawers, raised on later bun feet, 117 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 217 cm high
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A late 17th century North Italian walnut cassone, the rectangular hinged top with fish scale border above an elaborately carved front panel featuring a crest within a border of floral roundels, raised on scrolled mask feet, 112 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 63 cm high
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A Regence style gilt bronze, ebony and brass inlaid boulle marquetry bureau plat, French, 19th century, in the manner of Andre-Charles Boullethe rectangular moulded brass bound top with cabochon clasps, decorated profusely with scrolled arabesques and bacchanalian figures and birds above a frieze decorated with scrolling foliage and filled with three panelled drawers with female mask escutcheons, the reverse with three simulated drawers, the sides mounted with conforming masks, on cabriole legs headed by…
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A Louis XVI style carved giltwood and upholstered fauteuil, French, late 19th century, the arched padded back within a foliate scroll carved frame, above padded arms on acanthus leaf and bell flower decorated supports, over an over stuffed seat above a floral rail, raised on tapering legs with fluted decoration
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A Louis XVI style mahogany and brass bedside table, French, circa 1900, the oval pink marble top above a short drawer, a marble lined cupboard, raised on fluted legs with a platform base, on turned feet, 40 cm wide, 33 cm deep, 85 cm high
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A Louis XVI style giltwood pier mirror, the rectangular bevelled plate within a bead and dart frame with stepped corners and an s-scrolled carved crest, 91 cm wide, 147 cm high
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A transitional style mahogany and walnut writing table, French, the rectangular top with gilt bronze border and tooled leather insert above a long drawer with gilt bronze garlands and a central embossed brass panel, mirrored on the reverse, raised on tapering fluted legs with gilt bell flower decoration, terminating in bronze feet, 82 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A Louis XV style beige marble fire surround, the serpentine shaped overmantel above a floral carved frieze, raised on acanthus and bell flower carved pilasters, 152 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 115 cm high
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Maramaduke Craddock (1660 - 1717), A peacock, ducks and other birds in a river landscape, oil on canvas, in a giltwood frame, 74 cm wide, 62 cm highProvenance:The property of a distinguished private collection, Sydney
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Carl Wilhelm Huebner (German 1814-1879), Signing the Deed, oil on canvas,signed and dated 1848 lower left corner, 73 x 66 cm
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Phillip Ferdinand de Hamilton (Belgium, 1664-1750) (attributed), An exotic Parrot and other birds amidst foliage in a palatial water garden, the neo classic landscape centred with a terracotta urn & statues, oil on canvas, in a giltwood frame, Canvas 72x46. 8 cmFrame 89x63. 8 cmProvenance:The property of a distinguished private collection, Sydney. The Barry Byrne CollectionChristie's Sydney, 15th-16th July 1992,Lot 775.
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A French silver flatware service for eighteen persons, maker HL not identified, French first (950) standard, probably late 19th century, floral foliate pattern, comprising eighteen each of table forks, table spoons, gilt dessert forks, gilt dessert spoons and thirty table knives with steel blades, together with associated documents and passports, in original leather cases (120), 5215gms.
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A Georg Jensen silver bowl in grape and leaf pattern, of circular form with pierced stem depicting leaves and clusters of grapes on aspreading foot, design no. 197B, impressed marks, small dent to foot, 14. 8 cm diam
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A Christofle silver plated flatware service for twelve persons, mid/late 20th century, in Perle pattern, comprising twelve each of table knives, table forks, table (soup) spoons, dessert knives, dessert forks, dessert spoons, teaspoons, fish knives and fish forks, all in fitted wooden case on cabriole legs with hinged lid to accommodate eight each of table and dessert items (serving pieces missing) (108)
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A Victorian electroplated biscuit sachet, Fenton Bros, Sheffield circa 1877, the rectangular sachet embossed with scroll foliate decoration, hinged at base to open flat, each half with decorative openwork hinged covers sliding into the vertical position, all on a four legged decorative frame with carrying handle, bearing the Patent Office Design Registration mark for 5 July 1877, 23 cm high, 23 cm long
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A Victorian sterling silver imposing figural centrepiece, by James round, Sheffield 1894,the circular base lobed and with husk swags on four shell scroll feet rising to a domed foliate decorated section with two cartouches, one vacant, one with monogram, either side of the base two small satellite circular sections each with additional matching foot and supporting a triton figure holding a naturalistic ring for crystal dish, the central domed section from which extend four candle branches with foliate…
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A Georg Jensen 'Acanthus Pattern' flatware service for six, and additional items, designed by Johan Rhode in 1917, comprising nine dinner knives and forks, six dessert spoons and forks, six soup spoons, six tea and six coffee spoons, six cake forks and eight small knives (62)
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Extensive one hundred and eight piece Continental silver plate cutlery service for twelve with a 'Jubilee' pattern, comprising twelve dinner knives, dinner forks, entree knives, entree forks, fruit knives, table spoons, dessert spoons, tea/coffee spoons and serving pieces including a soup ladle, berry spoons, a pair of sauce ladles, butter knives, pate knives, tomato knives, a pair of pickle forks and caviar forks
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A Sterling silver tea urn, Edward Barnard & Sons, London 1912the vase shaped body with bold lobes repeated on the in curved shoulder above a lightly flared rim, all on a spreading pierced circular foot, two leaf capped looped handles, a ribbed spout with composition 'anthemion' tap, a plain waisted domed pull off cover surmounted by matching lobes and with matching flange finial, the body attached to the frame by two hinges with chained pull-out pins, the frame on four shell feet with leaf capped shoulders…
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An electroplated epergne, apparently unmarked, probably English, circa 1880, featuring two palm trees with drooping fronds on a naturalistic moulded base with two greyhounds, one standing, the other sitting, missing glass dish, 43 cm high
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Marguerite Mahood,Untitled, an earthenware wall mask, 1938, of a woman's head wearing a pierced acanthus-decorated head dress, incised signature Marguerite Mahood to lower right border and incised H1450. M. Mahood verso, 25. 5 cm highProvenance:Purchased by Private Collection, Melbourne in 1938 and thence by descent
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