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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:262
Sale Title:Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, Including The Russell Brooks Collection of Early Blue and White SpodeLots with images:260
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:163
Date:2-Dec-2021
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French walnut and cane boudoir armchair, 19th century, carved crest and seat rail, raised on tapering fluted legs, cane side (A/F), height 95 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Napoleon III ebonised marquetry and ormolu mounted jardiniere, 19th century, the detachable oval top with geometric and floral marquetry, enclosing a tin liner and further surrounded by a pierced gallery, with one shelf below, raised on four cabriole legs with gilded mounts, height 85 cm width 55 cm depth 38 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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French Empire painted tole Sinumbra lamp, late 19th century, decorated with musical trophies against a black ground, frosted glass shades painted with gilt floral motifs, electrified, glass framed cracked, height 65.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood armchairs, 20th century, with leopard print upholstered backs, arms, and seats, raised on cabriole legs (2), height 103 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Fruitwood serpentine lady's desk, 19th century, the fall-front top enclosing a fitted interior with drawers and leather writing surface, raised on cabriole legs, top (A/F), height 90 cm width 81 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of French gilded metal and walnut table lamps, early 20th century, with carved fluted columns and paper shades, electrified (2), height 79 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Louis XV style beechwood and cane boudoir armchair, 19th century, grey painted, carved and curved back, raised on five cabriole legs, height 88 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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French verdure tapestry, second half of the 20th century, depicting a leafy bucolic landscape, labelled 'Les tapisseries d'halluin finition main', 360 x 188 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XV style cream painted armchairs, early 20th century, the shaped padded backs within moulded foliate carved frames with floral carved top rails, with peach mohair upholstery, raised on cabriole legs (2), height 96 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Pair of glass table lamps, each decorated with wild roses against a cream ground, with giltwood cap and base, with cream silk shades, electrified (2), height 69 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood Bedheads, each with padded back upholstered in a pale grey water-wave taffeta fabric (2), height 122 cm width 100 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria Fish, Sydney
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Pair of Italian gilded metal table lamps, each cast as a sheaf of wheat, on a black wooden base, with cream shades, one lamp (A/F) (2), height 80 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria Fish, Sydney
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French cast iron coal scuttle, 19th century, white painted, of oblong form with two handles, height 24 cm width 63 cm depth 32 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Barbara Barry (American), Art Deco style mahogany sideboard, c. 2000, manufactured by Baker furniture USA, with nickel plated hardware, serving wings to sides, and four cupboard doors, raised on tapering legs, model no. 3430, retains manufacturer's label, height 81.5 cm width 180 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: Cavit & Co, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Art Deco Syle stained beech floor lamp, 20th century, the bell shaped shade painted with sprays of roses, supported by a pedestal carved with roses and two maidens to either side, on four shaped feet, height 183 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late John Schaeffer Ao. Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of terracotta griffins, each creature with the body of a lion, the head and wings of an eagle, tails (A/F) (2), height 61 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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English rustic pine cabinet, with thirty-two graduated short drawers, a few knobs (A/F), height 78 cm width 168 cm depth 26 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria Fish, Sydney
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Edwardian mahogany towel rack, c. 1900, three tiers, on turned supports, height 90 cm width 80 cm depth 32 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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William Morris & Co. Arts & Crafts ebonised Sussex armchair, c. 1880, with spindle turned back, conforming arm rests, above a later rush seat, height 85 cm. Provenance: The collection of Tony White, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Provincial side table, 19th century, rectangular top above a single drawer frieze, knees carved with floral motifs, on cabriole legs, together with a mahogany canterbury, on castors (2), height 67 cm width 70 cm depth 50 cm; height 56 cm width 54 cm depth 35 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Oak refectory table, the rectangular top above square section legs joined by stretchers, together with four Windsor chairs (5), height 74 cm width 150 cm depth 65 cm (table); approx. Height 114 cm (chairs)
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Wrought iron chandelier, with five branches and twisted central stem, height 110 cm width 95 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Continental walnut and marquetry octagonal centre table, 18th century, the top inlaid with panels depicting roaring lions under a coronet, and panels of scrolling foliage, centred by a black slate panel, raised on turned legs joined by an H-shaped stretcher, on bun feet, slate (A/F), height 75 cm width 103 cm depth 65 cm. Provenance: Andre & Cecile Fink, Bonhams, 2010. Private Collection, Sydney
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English oak dough Bin/Table, 17th century, the rectangular hinged top above a pair of panelled doors, height 95 cm width 151 cm depth 58 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Set of eight English oak chairs, early 20th century, bobbin turned spindle backs, with rattan seats, (A/F) (8), height 108 cm width 59 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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French antler chandelier, 20th century, with five applied electrified candles, height 80 cm width 110 cm. Provenance: Howell & Howell, Sydney, c. 2005. Private Collection, Sydney
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Two Georgian wingback armchairs, 19th century, upholstered in brown leather, with brass bullnose tacks, extensive damage to the leather (A/F) (2), height 100 cm width 74 cm depth 67 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Georgian mahogany card table, 19th century, the rectangular fold over top with carved detailing on the edges, above a single drawer, raised on straight legs, height 73 cm width 86 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Pair of Australian Colonial cedar carvers, c. 1830, with shaped backs, above two scroll arms, on turned and carved legs, grey and cream diamond pattern upholstery (2), height 90 cm
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Australian Colonial cedar sideboard, c. 1840, arched back, above a three drawer frieze with two cupboard doors below, one enclosing shelves, the other a celarette with zinc lining, height 125 cm width 171 cm depth 58.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian mahogany bookcase, late 19th century, the moulded cornice above a pair of arched glazed doors flanked by turned corbels, above a secretaire drawer and a pair of panelled cupboard doors, height 223 cm width 108 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian mahogany sofa table, 19th century, the rectangular top with two drop leaves, the frieze carved with stylised leaves, above a carved column ending in a concave base with four lion paw feet, height 72 cm width 92 cm depth 65 cm (ext. 150 cm). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian mahogany davenport, c. 1860, with sloped green leather inset writing surface, pedestal fitted with fitted with four dummy drawers to either side with a hinged storage space to the rear above a large cupboard space, raised on scrolled supports with clawed feet, height 89 cm width 64 cm depth 75 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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English oak double pedestal partner desk, early 20th century, the rectangular top with green tooled leather surface above a three drawer frieze, with two pedestals below, each with cupboard doors to one side and three short drawers to the other, height 74 cm width 153 cm depth 105 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian burr walnut and marquetry oval side table, late 19th century, the oval top inlaid with floral motifs, above a single drawer, raised on double column supports with concave under-tier, height 69 cm width 55 cm depth 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Willian IV mahogany and walnut occasional table, c. 1830, the circular top with a carved scrolling foliage border, above a deep apron with four drawers, raised on a facetted pedestal base with acanthus decorations, on a trefoil base with lion paw feet, height 72 cm diameter 65 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Vienna regulator wall clock, early 20th century, mahogany architectural long case, with glass door and sides, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, with pendulum, height 123 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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German Biedermeier mahogany pier cabinet, 19th century, the stepped top above a frieze drawer, with a bowed cupboard door below enclosing shelves, flanked by a pair of engaged columns, on a moulded plinth base, visible hairline to door, height 138.5 cm width 70 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Eaglemont Antiques, Eaglemont, WA, 2005. Private Collection, Sydney
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Regency mahogany and brass inlay sofa table, c. 1820, the top with brass string inlay and two drop leaves, above two frieze drawers and two opposing faux drawers with brass inlay, raised on double twisted column supports with saber legs and brass-cap castors, height 75 cm width 92 cm depth 64 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Sheraton style mahogany tub armchair, 19th century, decorated with string inlay, the spindle back with a central medallion, on tapering legs (A/F), height 92 cm width 55 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Sheraton style mahogany jardiniere, 19th century, of cylindrical shape, decorated with string inlay and marquetry depicting urns and ribbons, with handles either side, above four tapering legs (A/F), height 50 cm width 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Sheraton style mahogany cheval mirror, 19th century, swan neck pediment with fretwork above a rectangular mirror plate, the frame inlaid with marquetry, on out-swept supports terminating in brass lion paw castors, height 197 cm width 84 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Victorian mahogany and marquetry side table, late 19th century, the octagonal top inlaid with geometrical motifs, above a turned baluster column with four out-swept legs, faded (A/F), height 76.5 cm width 91 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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English oak writing table, 20th century, the square top with black leather surface, two drawers on either side, raised on turned and fluted legs, height 74 cm width 130 cm depth 130 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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English oak double pedestal partner desk, 20th century, the rectangular top with black leather surface above a three drawer frieze, the two pedestals fitted with three short drawers each, height 74 cm width 176 cm depth 100 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Regency mahogany drop leaf occasional table, 19th century, the rounded rectangular top with drop sides, above two drawers, raised on turned legs with brass castors, height 74 cm width 85 cm (126 cm) depth 56 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Georgian style mahogany wine table, with circular pie crust border tilt-top, raised on eagle claw and ball feet, height 67 cm diameter 53 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Hepplewhite style shield back chair, 19th century, with green striped seat, on tapered and fluted square legs, together with a Regency mahogany side chair, restored (2), height 98 cm width 57 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt work table, 19th century, with hinged rectangular lid decorated with scenes of palace life alongside flowers and butterflies, enclosing a fitted interior with fifteen compartments, above two vasiform supports joined by a stretcher (A/F), height 69 cm width 65 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Chinoiserie black lacquer two door cabinet, second half of 20th century, inlaid with hardstone and mother-of-pearl decoration of birds amongst flowers, height 94 cm width 63.5 cm depth 31 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese rosewood sideboard, 20th century, the rectangular top with scroll end above a carved frieze with three short drawers, and a pair of panelled doors below, height 91 cm width 209 cm depth 56 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Two Japanese black lacquer and gilt chests on stands, c. 1900, each rectangular box decorated with flowers amongst rocks, with brass mounts, on black lacquer stands (2), height 52 cm width 62 cm depth 41 cm; height 49 cm width 63 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Pair of Japanned red lacquer and parcel-gilt table lamps, 20th century, each with turned stem and circular foot, painted with floral decoration, (A/F) (2), height 50 cm (excl. Shades). Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Indian mirrored door, 20th century, carved horse finials, hand painted design with floral and figural motifs, with mirrored glass panels (A/F), height 160 cm width 100 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese black lacquer bedside cabinets, 20th century, each with a single panel door, decorated with figures in township landscape, painted birds and flowers to side, on bracket feet (2), height 61 cm width 51 cm depth 38 cm each. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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English Chinoiserie papier mache and black lacquer tray on stand, early 20th century, the shaped rectangular tray decorated with birds amongst flowers against a red ground, on a black lacquer stand with cabriole legs, together with a Georgian style side table, with black finish (2), height 45 cm width 90 cm depth 59 cm; height 45 cm width 90 cm depth 59 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Two Japanese Tansu chests, late 19th century/Early 20th century, one chest with one long drawer above a pair of sliding doors and eight graduated drawers, with iron mounts, the other tansu in two parts with iron handles to sides, having a pair of doors enclosing two drawers, above two drawers and a single door (2), height 90 cm width 84 cm depth 39 cm; height 106 cm width 100 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Chinese porcelain vase table lamp, painted with mythical beasts and flowers, with giltwood base, with cream shade, electrified, height 66 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Pair of white marble temple dogs, 20th century, on sandstone bases (2), height 55 cm width 43 cm on base 20 x 32 cm (height including base 75 cm each). Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Moroccan leather mirror, 20th century, internal mirror surrounded by decorative gold fabric cord, with hand painted timber supports, and sewn leather backing (A/F), height 99 cm width 137 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Chinese hardwood cabinet, 20th century, in three separate sections with four sliding doors backed with paper, above two cabinets one with bifold doors, one with two hinged doors (A/F), height 183 cm width 102 cm depth 46.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney
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Pair of Australian Gothic revival Curule armchairs, 20th century, X-shape frame, with Burgundy vinyl seats (2), height 92 cm width 55 cm depth 55 cm
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Belouch dowry Kelim, 20th century, wool, all-over geometric motifs in shades of brown, red, navy blue and cream, 202 x 146 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Persian rug, wool, all-over geometric and foliate motifs in shades of red, orange, navy blue, brown and cream, 258 x 164 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Persian rug, wool, with all-over geometric and floral motifs in shades of red, navy blue and cream, 404 x 305 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Persian carpet, 20th century, wool, with all-over geometric designs in shades of coral red, blue, green and cream, 350 x 236 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Persian carpet, 20th century, wool, with all-over floral motif and central medallion in shades of blue, red and cream, 280 x 153 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Three Persian rugs, silk and wool, one with arabesque motif in shades of pale pink, orange, black and cream, together with a Persian rug with vase and flowers in shades of cream, green and amber, and an orange and cream rug with central medallion and foliate design (3), 138 x 84 cm; 164 x 103 cm; 193 x 122 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Persian rug, wool, central medallion surrounded by scrolling leaves and floral motifs in shades of sage, cream, pale pink and beige, 197 x - cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Persian rug, wool, all-over geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, green, orange and white, 147 x 105 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Aubusson rug, 20th century, wool, all-over floral motifs in shades of mustard yellow, cream and pink, 367 x 272 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Large Persian rug, wool, all-over floral and geometric designs in shades of cream, beige, peach and sage, approx. 300 x 380 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney
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Chinese rug, 20th century, wool, all-over geometric designs in shades of grey, beige, purple and red, 200 x 400 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Don and Victoria Fish, Sydney
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20th century, needlepoint, in a maple frame, together with a needlepoint on silk and six bookplates depicting furniture and decorations, 80 x 67 cm; 47 x 34 cm, 67 x 67 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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20th century, Chinese embroidery dragon emblem, together with a Chinese knot embroidery (2), 32 x 27 cm; 25.5 x 31.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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Chinese school (19th century), a collection of three works, landscapes; man and turtle, watercolour; chromolithograph c. 1880 (3), diametre 24.5 cm; 29 x 31 cm; 36.5 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Spode, large Greek pattern well and tree meat dish, early 19th century, introduced in 1806, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration of 'Cynisca winning the four-horse race at the Olympics c. 392BC', unmarked, height 9 cm width 52 cm depth 41.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Russel Brooks, Sydney
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Spode, large Greek pattern meat dish, early 19th century, introduced in 1806, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration of 'Artemis drawn by a griffin and Lynx', unmarked, width 47 cm depth 36.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Spode, large Greek pattern soup tureen, early 19th century, introduced in 1806, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration depicting four wild animals, one winged, unmarked, height 23 cm width 37 cm depth 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Spode, Greek pattern reticulated chestnut basket and Underplate, early 19th century, introduced in 1806, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration of a banquet, the underplate with classical figures and vases, underglaze blue workman's marks (2), height 7 cm width 22 cm (basket); width 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Spode, Greek pattern square dish, early 19th century, introduced in 1806, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration depicting the start of a horse race, marked, together with a Greek pattern shaped rectangular dish, with central battle scene, marked (2), width 19 cm depth 19 cm; width 23 cm depth 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Spode, four Greek pattern plates, early 19th century, introduced in 1806, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration, comprising 'A wreath for Victory' plate, impressed 'Spode 20? and blue Spode mark, Heracles fighting Hippolyta' plate, marked '4', 'Refreshment for Philiasian Horseman' soup plate, impressed '4', and a small Greek pattern plate, restored (A/F) (4), diameter 21 cm; 18 cm; 25 cm; 15.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Spode, Caramanian Egg-cup stand, early 19th century, introduced in 1809, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration of 'Sarcophagi and Sepulchres at the harbour of Cacamo', impressed 'Spode 11', diameter 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Spode, Caramanian toast rack, early 19th century, introduced in 1809, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration of 'Border Print', impressed 'Spode 23' and underglaze blue workman's mark 'T', restored (A/F), height 9 cm width 25 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Spode, Caramanian reticulated chestnut basket and Underplate, early 19th century, introduced in 1809, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration of 'Sarcophagi at Cacamo', the basket externally decorated with a scene from Howitt's Oriental sports, impressed 'Spode 23' and underglaze blue workman's mark 'D' (2), height 7 cm width 23 cm; width 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Spode, Caramanian reticulated chestnut basket and Underplate, early 19th century, introduced in 1809, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration of 'Sarcophagi at Cacamo', the underplate with 'Citadel near Corinth', both impressed 'Spode 23' and underglaze blue workman's mark (2), height 7 cm width 23 cm; width 23.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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