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Traditional Antiques & Fine Art, Tribal Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:752
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques & Fine Art, Tribal ArtLots with images:748
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:474
Date:22-May-2022
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Australian Aboriginal sword club, of curved tapered form, with ribbed handle, written 'Avoca Vic. 1860-1900,' length 60.5 cm. Provenance: Tom McCourt collection, then private collection, Melbourne, then private collection, Queensland
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Aboriginal pointed throwing club, with pointed end and tapering handle, with incised fine fluting to body and notched grip, length 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales, then private collection, Queensland
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Australian Aboriginal Hunting/Killer boomerang, Central Australia, curved to one end, fluted to one edge, length 72 cm. Provenance: Keith Hofmaier collection, then private collection, Queensland
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Large Australian Aboriginal Beanwood shield, Central Australia, in natural pigments, with cross and dot motifs, length 78 cm
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Australian carved boab nut, decorated with emu, birds and flowers, height 18 cm
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Australian carved boab nut, carved with various animals amongst trees, height 17.5 cm
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Rare 19th century Maori wahaika whale bone club, in sperm whale bone cachalot (Physeter macrocephalus), with curved end carved and pierced with tiki figure above head handle, painted marks S1860//Dep, length 39 cm, with export information from New Zealand Government,. Provenance: Loaned to Auckland Museum, then Estate of Erica Louise Tipene New Zealand, then private collection, Sydney
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New Zealand Maori carved bone heru comb, with paua shell inlay, length 16 cm, a/f with break, together with 'The Maori Hei-Tiki' booklet from the Otago Museum 1940 (2)
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Oceanic hardwood fighting club, with lobed baluster club, above a cylindrical handle, with cross hatching, length 51 cm
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Sepik River carved basket hook figure, of figural form with carved features and lower mask carved into hook, height 60 cm
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Dayak Mandau sword, with carved deer horn hilt, with brass inlaid blade and wooden scabbard, length 75 cm
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Bete people dance mask, Ivory Coast, in dark brown patinated wood, height 32 cm
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Impressive Papua New Guinea carved figure, in the form of crocodile/man, with ochre pigment, shell and fibre decoration, length 148 cm
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Atauro carved wooden fertility figure, 20th century, of elongated form, height 82 cm, mounted on a wooden base, total height 87 cm
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Fijian kava bowl (Tanoa), with circular shallow bowl, raised on six cylindrical legs, diameter 43 cm
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Three middle Sepik tortoise shell arm bands, engraved with geometric patterns and motifs (3). Provenance: Ex-Sotheby's label, lot 550
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Three Sepik River necklaces, made from various animal teeth and shells bound with natural fiber rope (3). Provenance: Ex-James R Lawson labels
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Three Sepik River necklaces, in various animals teeth and shells (3). Provenance: Ex-James R Lawson labels
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Three Sepik River necklaces, in boars tusk, dogs teeth, talons and shells, bounded by natural fiber rope (3). Provenance: Ex-Sotheby's label, lot 549
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Early New Guinea Kina shell breast plate, of crescent form, with natural roped fiber attachments accented with cowrie shells, label stating area as 'Tambarum,' length 17 cm (point to point)
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New Zealand Maori carved bone pendant, early/mid 20th century, set with paua shell eyes and suspended on a braided cord, length 10 cm (pendant)
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Two Sepik River necklaces, together with a New Guinea pendant, in shell, boars tusk and wood (3)
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New Zealand ivory and greenstone carving, in the form of a bird, with incised decoration to body and greenstone eye, 5 cm x 6 cm
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Two Fijian tapa cloths, of rectangular form, decorated with stylised motifs, in ochre tones (2)
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Agnes Djunguwana (Australian Aboriginal), Pandanus Mat natural fibre diameter 132 cm with Maningrida Arts and culture certificate.
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Margaret Poulson (Aboriginal, c.1955), Kurparu with nest and eggs (Australian magpie) natural fibre and feathers 18 cm x 30 cm with certificate from Tjanpi Desert weavers
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Narapayi giles (Aboriginal, c.1920), basket minari grass and raffia 13 cm x 38 cm
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Nancy Nyanyarna Jackson (Aboriginal, born 1949), basket raffia, feathers and seeds diameter 23 cm with Tjanpi Desert label
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Ruby Reid (Aboriginal, born 1945), papa (dog) natural fibre and textile 19 cm x 43 cm with certificate from Tjanpi Desert weavers
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Betty Kutunga Munti (Aboriginal, born 1936), yellow Coolaman natural fibre and feathers 40 cm x 24 cm with certificate from Tjanpi Desert weavers
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Eunice Yunurupa porter (Aboriginal, born 1948), basket raffia and textiles 64 cm x 25 cm with Tjanapi Desert weavers label and certificate
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Four woven objects, in natural fibre, comprising three dishes and a box and cover, in bright tones (4)
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New Guinea woven mask, of oval form with eyes, elongated nose and mouth, with woven fringe, in tones of red, brown and black, height 34 cm
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Australian Aboriginal knotted string bag, in natural fibre, with shoulder strap, decorated with die bands of colour, in tones of purple, length 68 cm
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Australian Aboriginal Twined dilly bag, in natural fibre, of tapering form, in bands of earth pigments, length 26 cm
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Australian Aboriginal Twined dilly bag, in natural fibre, with loop handle, in bands of colour in natural tones, length 33 cm
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Australian Aboriginal knotted string bag, in natural fibre, of rectangular form, with string strap, with banded decoration in tones of mustard and purple, height 34.5 cm
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Australian Aboriginal knotted string bag, in natural fibre, decorated with bands of earth coloured pigments, length 58 cm
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Australian Aboriginal engraved pearl shell, with hair cord, engraved with Greek key pattern, evidence of natural pigment, length 49 cm (including cord). Provenance: Marc Pinto gallery, then private collection, Queensland
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Australian Aboriginal engraved pearl shell, with natural hair cord, engraved with angular line marks, evidence of natural pigment, length 19 cm. Provenance: Marc Pinto gallery, then private collection, Queensland
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Australian Aboriginal engraved pearl shell, with hair cord, the shell engraved with repeating star motif, evidence of natural pigment, length 54 cm (including cord). Provenance: Marc Pinto gallery, then private collection, Queensland
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Pair of Australian Aboriginal pearl shells, engraved with marlin, hammerhead shark, shell and seaweed, length 19 cm. Provenance: Francesco Villicich, then private collection, Queensland
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Australian Aboriginal food tray, in pandanus, of circular form with twin handles, in tones of cream and yellow, diameter 29 cm
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Two pairs of Aboriginal Clap sticks, both decorated with dot work, in bright tones of orange, blue, yellow and red, length 30 cm and 45 cm (4)
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Three Aboriginal painted seed necklaces, by Peggy Tilmouth, Erica Ross and Beatrice Gibson, with painted decoration (3)
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Carved and painted mask, in bright tones of green, blue, red, purple and yellow, height 31 cm
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Contemporary Australian blood wood bowl, carved in its natural form, in tones of brown to yellow, a/f, length 52 cm
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Two carved Aboriginal works, depicting 'Ngintaka' (Perentine lizard), both carved in the natural form of the wood and accented with poker work circles, with certificate from Maruku Arts, length 83 cm (2)
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Cook town Daintree area grass skirt, with woven red, black and yellow wool with raffia, length 62 cm
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Aboriginal dance Castanets, in the form of a series of half shells on rope handle
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Native American shield, of circular form, with a skin cover, accented with bead work, feathers and painted motif, diameter 57 cm
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Peru artisan decorative bow, arrow and Quiver, the bow carved and painted with mask and accented with pony hair, length 106 cm
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Affortunato (Fortunato) Gory, (Italian, 1895-1925) in cold painted bronze and ivory, depicting a dancer standing on one leg with arms outstretched, holding one end of flowing scarf in each hand, signed A.Gori to bronze, height 42 cm (figure) and height 46 cm (including plinth)
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Stunning pair of Moser exhibition size glass vases of baluster form with a waisted neck and everted rim, each hand decorated with large enamel birds perched on a branch amongst foliage, in tones of green, blue and brown on amber glass, with gilt accents, height 41.5 cm (2)
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Japanese silver shibayama Koro and cover of domed rectangular form, with floral finial above a lobed body, set with two gilt shibayama panels displaying birds perched within a tree and a basket hanging from a tree full of flowers, flanked by enamel and filigree handles, surrounded by sprays of flowers in brightly coloured enamels, the whole resting on four feet, height 22 cm
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Handsome Victorian sterling silver teapot, hallmarked Sheffield, 1875, Ws//Hs (William & Henry Stratford), the hinged cover set with floral finial, embossed with central c-scroll cartouches surrounded by flowers, foliage and bright cut decoration, total weight 706gm, height 23.5 cm
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Large rare British Regulation Surgeons set, c.1878, by Arnold and Sons, London, the set holds over fifty pieces including three ebony handled large amputation knives, one catlin double edged interosseous knife, two trephines, one craniotomy saw one Dr Butcher's bow saw and many other pieces, most in unused condition, a few pieces are contemporary replacements and some smaller items are missing but largely complete, 45.5 cm x 25 cm x 11.5 cm note: an article was written on this piece in the Journal of…
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Rare pair of Regency mahogany library tables, with narrow rectangular tops with stepped borders, raised on four elegant spiral turned legs, on porcelain casters, 77 cm x 168 cm x 76 cm (each)
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Large late 19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a man holding a bouquet of flowers while resting his other arm on a shovel and watering pail, in tones of green, yellow, purple and blue, raised on an acanthus and c-scroll base with gilt accents, blue crossed sword mark to base, height 34 cm
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19th century Italian micro mosaic panel, of rectangular form, depicting an interior scene with maid bringing tea on a tray, with her master trying to take advantage of the situation, in a slate frame, in tones of purple, red, green, white, brown, blue and yellow, 22.5 cm x 13.5 cm (image), 27.5 cm x 19 cm (frame)
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Paul Philippe (French, 1870-1930), 'The Awakening,' in ivory, depicting a women stretching, signed P. Philippe to base, raised on a tapering onyx base, height 18.5 cm (figure) and 29.5 cm (including base)
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19th century Moser glass drinks service, comprising large ewer and stopper and eight glasses, in clear glass, decorated with enamel insects, foliage and applied acorns, with gilt accents, height 43 cm (ewer) and 17 cm (glass)(9)
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Delightful Japanese ivory pot and flowers, carved in the form of jonquils and foliage, some coloured green, yellow and orange, within a facetted ivory pot, height 21 cm
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Rare and large Edwardian gilt sterling silver sugar caster and cover, hallmarked London, 1902, F.H (Francis Higgins III), of baluster tapering form, the body decorated with flower heads, foliage, c-scrolls, and reeded work, raised upon a domed circular foot, total weight 385gm, height 26 cm
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Stunning Anglo-Indian sewing box, in horn, of fluted sarcophagus form, opening to reveal a beautifully fitted interior in ivory and horn, with cotton reels and pin cushion, 21 cm x 27 cm x 20 cm
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Georgian secretaire two door bookcase, set with a pair of astragal glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves, above a a central faux drawer fall front secretaire with fitted interior and ivory handles, flanked by two short drawers on each side, with drop ring handles, above a pair of panel doors, raised on facetted tapering feet, 242 cm x 140 cm x 56 cm
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Stunning late 19th century alabaster floor lamp, with bud finial above a domed shade with lower acanthus carving, supported on a spiral twist column with lower lobed baluster knop, on a stepped base on grey alabaster plinth, height 62 cm
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Large William Moorcroft 'Moonlit Blue' vase, c.1925, the body of baluster form with a elongated tapering neck and slightly flaring rim, decorated with trees in a landscape in mottled light and Royal Blue tones, signed in green to base with impressed 'Moorcroft', 'Made in England', '572' and 'D' markings, height 29 cm
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Demetre Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947), c.1920, in bronze and ivory, figure from 'The Secret,' depicting a young lady wearing a sun hat and scarf around neck, with pleated skirt and high heels, raised on an elaborate onyx and marble base, signed Chiparus on plinth and impressed foundry mark to skirt 'Made in France,' height 37 cm (figure) and 53 cm (including stand) note: this is one figure from the figure group.
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Large 19th century Moser glass ewer, of bulbous form with a tapered neck and spout, in Amberina glass, decorated in relief with enamel parrot, surrounded by enamelled insects, oak leaves and applied acorns, with gilt accents, height 43 cm
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Very large Japanese Meiji period lacquered box and cover, of deep rectangular form, beautifully decorated with a scene of boats, lake, pine trees and ducks, in gilt, with a speckled finish, with original fitted box with signature to exterior, 18 cm x 48 cm x 37 cm. Provenance: Sir Richard Nagy, then private collection, Sydney
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Stunning George IV sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked to body, cover and divider, London, 1821, Iet (J E Terrey & Co (John Edward Terry), of squat form the body embossed with Chinoiserie motifs and engraved 'W' within c-scroll cartouche, the hinged cover set with figural finial, opening to reveal two compartments separated by sterling silver divider, total weight 723gm, height 14 cm
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Beautiful Regency gentleman's fitted toiletry box, of rectangular form, set with a brass plaque, surrounded by inlaid brass border of floral scrolls, the hinged cover opening to reveal a fitted interior with manicure sets and toiletry boxes, with removable shelf, with red velvet and tooled red leather surrounds, the whole set with inset brass handles, 14 cm x 33.5 cm x 23 cm
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Victorian inlaid oval top occasional table, in walnut, the top inlaid with central medallions surrounded by four inlaid urns, the whole on a bird cage base, set upon four swept feet, 70 cm x 90 cm x 55 cm
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Charles Arthur Muller (French, born 1868), in bronze and ivory, depicting a lady with jewelled robe tied at waist, with one arm outstretched, the other resting on head, signed Muller and impressed 50 to bronze base, raised on a marble plinth, height 26 cm (figure) and 30 cm (including plinth)
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Pair of 19th century Moser glass vases, of compressed form with a quatrefoil rim, each decorated with gilt acanthus spray above a textured lower body with hand painted floral accents, on a gilt oval base, height 14.5 cm (2)
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Exceptional Japanese carved ivory banana, of naturalistic form, carved displaying part of the skin peeled back, extremely life like, a/f, signed and seal mark verso, length 19 cm
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Large Herend Masterpice porcelain button nose baluster vase, 20th century, the white ground hand painted with peacock, peonies, flowers and foliage, with a dot and diaper border to the shoulders, with factory mark and painted 6751/pp to base, height 58 cm
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Victorian sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked Birmingham, 1852, H&T (Hilliard & Thomason), modelled in the form of a clam shell, with hinged steel grater, total weight 22gm, width 4.3 cm
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Rare William & Mary sterling silver nutmeg grater, c.1690, of teardrop form, the hinged cover engraved with tulip, opening to reveal steel grater, with hinged base engraved with flower, total weight 17gm, height 2.2 cm and length 4 cm
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19th century polychrome scrimshaw whale's tooth, by the Britannia Engraver, first half of the 19th century, titled to lower edge 'Daniel the Fourth of London', the obverse depicting the whaleship Daniel IV on fire at sea with loose rigging, inset with red sealing wax as flames, the reverse titled 'Ranger of London' and depicts the ship at full sail with red sealing wax inset to flags and figurehead, the whole set between a foliate vine border encircling the tip and base, length 19 cm
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Beautiful Royal Vienna cabinet plate, c.1900, of circular form, finely painted with maiden wearing daisies in her hair an and titled 'Marqueritte,' diameter 24 cmd picking the petals off a daisy in her hand, surrounded by heavy gilt border accented with medallions, signed Wagner, blue beehive mark to base, impressed mark
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Good William IV rosewood card table, with hinged top opening to covered playing surface, the whole upon a tapered fluted column with carved foliate knop, on a circular base raised on four handsome paw feet, 72 cm x 92 cm x 45 cm
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Good Aesthetic movement ebonised cabinet, with pierced gallery top, above four bevelled mirrors, above a lower cabinet set with drawer and a pair of doors decorated with birds perched within a tree on a gilt ground, flanked by a pair of open shelves and lower shelf, on four turned feet, 164 cm x 111 cm x 42 cm
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Pair of 19th century French gilt bronze candelabra with central light and flame form snuffer, set above five scroll branches, the whole supported by cherub in draping robe, resting upon an alabaster and rococo style base with acanthus, c-scroll and floral accents, signed Moreau, height 57 cm (2)
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Claire Jeanne Robert Colinet (1880-1950), c.1920, 'Egyptian Dancer,' in bronze and ivory, depicting a dancer with one arm outstretched and holding foot with the other hand, accented in gilt and enamel, later onyx base, a/f, height 22.5 cm (figure) and 36.5 cm (including base)
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William Moorcroft 'Waratah' vase, c.1932, of squat baluster form with a short tapering neck, decorated with four waratah flowers on a green and blue washed ground, with impressed signature, 'Made in England' and 'Potter to H.M the Queen,' height 10 cm
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William Moorcroft 'Claremont' pattern vase, c.1918-26, of squat baluster form with slightly flaring rim, decorated with toadstools on a mottled blue/ green ground, signed with impressed 'Moorcroft', 'Made in England' and 'M32' to base, height 11 cm
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William Moorcroft blue 'Cornflower' vase, c.1928-1949, of baluster form, decorated with repeating cornflowers in Royal Blue on a mottled light blue ground, signed 'W.Moorcroft' in blue with impressed 'Moorcroft' and 'Made in England' marks, height 32 cm
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William Moorcroft 'Eventide' pattern vase, c.1925, of classic baluster form tapering to a slightly everted rim, signed and with impressed marks 'Moorcroft' and 'Made in England', height 16 cm
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William Moorcroft 'Waving Corn' pattern vase, c.1935, of baluster form, decorated with sheaths of corn in ochre tones, signed to base and impressed 'Made in England' and 'Potter to H.M the Queen', height 23 cm
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Exquisite 19th century Moser glass ewer, of lobed form, with a pinched spout and loop handle, in Amberina glass with applied acorn and polychrome enamelled insect and oak leaf decoration, on a tapered circular foot, with gilt accents, height 30.5 cm
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James I sterling silver 'St Paul' apostle spoon, hallmarked London, 1620, James Cluatt, the large fig shaped bowl and faceted stem set with gilded cast finial, depicting Saint Paul with sword, with Saint Esprit nimbi, weight 57gm, length 18.5 cm. Provenance: Biggs collection, Christies, London, 20th September 1978, lot 69, £2090, then sold Mrs Jane How, 16th March 1982 £5000, then Bonhams and Brooks, London, 6th March 2001, lot 93, £17,800, then purchased from J.Hy Bourdon-Smith, London, 2007, includes…
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Charles I sterling silver 'St Andrew' apostle spoon, hallmarked London, 1641, Tp (Thomas Paulson or Thomas Paine), featuring a large fig shaped bowl and faceted stem, the gilded cast finial modelled as St Andrew holding the Saltire cross, with dove (St Esprit) nimbi, the reverse of each bowl pricked with the initials P over Im, total weight 50gm, length 17.5 cm. Provenance: J.H Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London, UK, 2005, receipt of purchase and import customs declaration documents included in sale.
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Charles I sterling silver 'Master' apostle spoon, hallmarked London, 1641, Tp (Thomas Paulson or Thomas Paine), the large fig shaped bowl and faceted stem set with gilded cast finial, depicting the master (Jesus Christ) with right hand in blessing and left hand with cross and orb, with Saint Esprit nimbi, the reverse of each bowl pricked with the initials P over Im, weight 50gm, length 17.5 cm. Provenance: Biggs collection, Christies, London, 20th September 1978, lot 69, £2090, then sold Mrs Jane How, 16th…
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Beautiful Japanese shibayama box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with a fan and star shaped ivory panel with flowers and butterflies, on a heavy ground of flower heads in mother of pearl, with tromp l'oeil basket weave in mother of pearl, a/f, 6 cm x 13 cm x 10 cm
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Cased set of duelling pistols by W.Parker, c.1,800, with scroll engraved bolted locks and walnut body, marked 'Maker to his Majesty' and 'W.Parker/ Holborn/ London' to barrel, with engraved initials 'Pi' within plaque, both set within a baize lined mahogany case with various accessories and campaign style fold out handle to cover, with engraving 'Mr Irvine' to case, pistol length 32.5 cm, case 7 cm x 41 cm x 23 cm
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Good 19th century inlaid walnut tea caddy, of deep rectangular form, decorated with herringbone veneer borders, opening to three lidded compartments with ivory handles, with secret drawer to side, the whole raised upon gilt metal feet, 17 cm x 23.5 cm x 14 cm
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French Napoleon III boulle liqueur cabinet, 19th century, of rectangular form with serpentine edging, in faux tortoishell finish with intricate fine cut brass inlay work, the hinged cover and front panel opening to reveal a richly veneered interior, with gate hinged sides, without decanters, a/f (some lifting to inlay and past repairs), marked 'Coignard 22 Rue Chapon Paris' to lock plate, 27.5 cm x 34 cm x 27 cm
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Late 18th century Moroccan powder flask, c.1760, of moon or pilgrim form with twin loop handles set to the shoulder, in gilt engraved brass with inlaid silver accents, incised with foliate motifs, height 19 cm x width 13 cm, together with clear perspex stand. Provenance: purchased from Warwick Oatman Antiques, Richmond, Tasmania 2021. Original reciept of sale included.
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