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Art, Collectables, Furniture — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:146
Sale Title:Art, Collectables, FurnitureLots with images:145
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:92
Date:25-Jul-2023
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Fine Japanese silk embroidery, a very fine, circa late nineteenth century silk embroidery depicting two long tailed roosters, bamboo, and butterflies on black silk ground. 54 x 53 cm
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Circa late nineteenth century Chinese, 'Portrait of a Lady' oil on canvas. 67 x 40 cm
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An early painted icon, likely circa 17th-18th century Slavonic icon on wood panel. 29 x 19.5 cm. Provenance: purchased Athens 1960. Inspected Perth 1992 by Dr Tatiana Sizova, state history Museum, Moscow.
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Two portrait miniatures - artists unknown (British), two mid to late nineteenth century portrait miniatures of young ladies, one in an ornate circular brass frame of the period, 8 cm diameter; and another in a later frame 13.5 x 9.5 cm. (2)
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Bark painting, 'Turtle' circa mid twentieth century, natural ochres on bark. Perhaps north East Arnhem land. 41 x 27 cm
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Aboriginal shield, Western Australian shield. Stone-carved early 1800s Pilbara Wunda shield (beefwood) with front incisions coated in alternating thick fluted bands of red and white ochre. Reverse carved with same elongated zigzag pattern. Has extensive damage to sides from tribal use. 84 x 17 x 4.5 cm
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Aboriginal spear thrower, Mid-1900s Western Australian woomera with incised zagzag decoration to front and adzed at back. Spinifex resin at handle end and peg fastened with kangaroo sinew. Ex. Robert Croll, a boomerang throwing world champion. 81 x 10 x 3 cm.
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Aboriginal club, fluted mid-late 1900s Queensland pineapple headed club. With rich glossy patina from tribal handling. Head has 13 columns of 7-8 raised knobs to form 'Pineapple' shape. Roughened hand grip. 67 x 6 x 5 cm
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Two Aboriginal Drone pipes, two rare, early 1900s beanwood drone pipes. Spencer & Gille (1899) mention these are 'Rudimentary trumpets' called Ilpirra used in magic and ceremony for charming women and also used in corrobberees such as the Atnimokita. Collected 1950s by geologist Headley gates. 63 cm and 69 cm (2)
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Aboriginal shield, early 1900s Wunda shield (hardwood) with front incised with variant elongated zigzag patter and coated in alternating thick bands of red and white ochre. Reverse carved with same elongated zigzag pattern. Has extensive damage to sides from tribal use. 81 x 11 x 4.5 cm
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Two Aboriginal clubs, two early 1900s stone carved hardwood Western Desert clubs with longitudinally fluted lines along shaft and roughened hand grips. 66 cm and 64 cm (2)
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Aboriginal shield, Western Australian circa early 1900s Kimberley Bardy shield with traditional zigzag design carved on front. The back being carved with a combination of incised fluted lines, geometric designs, and a horse motif. 66 x 13 x 3.5 cm
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Aboriginal shield, Western Australian circa early 1800s Kimberly La Grange shield with front finely fluted and reverse carved with traditional interlocking key design with inset handle. 79 x 11 x 5.5 cm
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Declan Apuatimi Jr working 2000s, clay sculpture of ancestor figure, painted in yellow, red, white and black natural ochres. 61 x 25 cm
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Two early woomeras, one circa 1900, with intricate stone-carved decorations, spinifex gum at one end, and a hook bound with kangaroo sinew at the other. 83.5 x 10 cm. A second woomera circa early 20th century, with stone-carved zigzag patterns and well-used patina. 71 x 8.5 cm. Provenance: Gifted to a public Servant at One Arm Point, WA c1970, but represented by the tribe at the time as being much earlier.
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Three early boomerangs and a fluted club, three circa early 20th century boomerangs, one with painted with natural ochre stripes to front and back, all well-used with patina from handling. The largest 62 x 8 cm. And a fluted club with very finely carved incised lines throughout the length, and a roughened handle 70 x 2 cm. Provenance: gifted to a public Servant at one arm point, WA c1970, but represented by the tribe at the time as being much earlier. (4)
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Three early boomerangs, three circa early 20th century boomerangs, with natural ochre stripes to front and back, all well-used with patina from handling. The largest 62 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: gifted to a public Servant at one arm point, WA c1970, but represented by the tribe at the time as being much earlier.
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Five carved boab nuts, five delicately carved circa 1970 boab nuts, with decorations of turtles, goannas, emus, snakes, kangaroos and hunters. The largest being 10 x 17 cm. Provenance: gifted to a public Servant at one arm point, WA c1970, but represented by the tribe at the time as being much earlier.
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Gwyn Hanssen-Pigott OAM 1935-2013, a porcelain coffee pot and milk jug. With the artist's roundel on the base. Mid 20th century. The coffee pot 20 cm. The jug 7 cm. (2)
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A Handsome pair of Mason's Ironstone vases, circa 1815-25, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, unusually moulded with twelve deep zig-zag flutes, richly enamelled and gilded with four-claw dragons, further gilding adorning the trumpet necks and bases, all on deep blue mazarine grounds. 39 cm. (2)
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Captain cook loving cup by Royal Doulton, a large two-handled loving cup celebrating the achievements of Captain cook. The cup is marked 51 of 350, and accompanied by a 'Scroll of Fame', signed by Charles Noke, premier designer and modeller at Royal Doulton. With applique scenes of cook landing at Botany bay, and the obverse of hallmarked sterling Endeavour. Detailed stamping to the base. 25 x 24 cm.
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A pair of Dartes Freres vases, French Empire Royal Palais hard paste porcelain vases by Darte Freres. The oval baluster bodies richly gilded with painted panels. The sides with lion-headed handles. The bases stencilled in red 'Darte Palais Royal'. Restoration to the base of one vase. 36 cm. (2)
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Les Blakebrough OAM b.1930, a ceramic vessel, brown glaze, having pale gold decorative stripes. Artist's monogramme impress mark to the rim. 23 cm
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Fraureuth porcelain covered bowl, in a serpentine oval form, having a still life hand painted scene to the lid. With green factory mark and 'Fraureuth Kunstabteilung' stamped to base. 11 x 24 x 18 cm
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Royal Copenhagen flora Danica, a pair of fine hand painted porcelain display plates, pierced borders, inscribed verso 'Orobus niger L' and 'Papver dubium L' with factory marks and two blue waves. 27 cm. (2)
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Royal Copenhagen flora Danica, a pair of fine hand painted porcelain display plates, pierced borders, inscribed verso 'Trifolium pratense L' and 'Erica cinerea L' with factory marks and two blue waves. 27 cm. (2)
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Royal Copenhagen inkwell & bowl, in a square form, with lid, polychrome floral painting, ornamental gilding. 15 x 15 x 7 cm. The small bowl in crackle glaze. 17 cm in height. Both with blue wave factory mark. (2)
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Royal Copenhagen covered vase and plate, in a matching red berry motif, the plate with pierced border. 22 cm & 22 cm. (2)
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Two Lladro figurines, the first a harlequin garbed male and his female ballet dancer, the other a lady with flowers in a vase. (2)
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George Jones 1823-1893, a majolica blue tit motif strawberry dish. (minor A/F. One bird has missing wingtip, each sugar bowl has a tiny chip to the rim.) cream & sugar pots, surmounted by a pair of berry eating blue tits. C.1870. 21 x 39 x 20 cm
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A large assortment of Wedgwood items and others, a printed and hand painted tea service in the 'Bideford' pattern, the predecessor to Wedgwood's Kutani crane, was inspired by mid 17th century Asian design. Consists of four cups and saucers, eleven dessert plates, four luncheon plates, with an extra luncheon plate with a blue ground. There is also a milk jug, a sugar bowl and shallow bowl. In addition, there are eight dessert plates in the 'Philedelphia' pattern, the same as 'Bideford', on a blue pattern…
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A very rare Lladro mother & child, the figures having a matte skin and colour glazed blanket and hair. On a shaped wooden stand. 36 cm
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Urn with a Sevres mark, a covered urn with a romantic hand painted and signed scene on the front panel, all on a deep blue ground. A Sevres signature to the lid. 47 cm
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Urn with a Sevres mark, a parcel gilt example, having a hand painted geometric motif on a bright white ground. Bearing a Sevres signature. 22 cm
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A pair of Royal Worcester lidded urns, hand painted panels in a foliate motif on a green ground. Gilt handles. Worcester marks to the base. 32 cm. (2)
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Gucci gold satin Swarovski Crystal clutch, this runway satin clutch has a magnetic snap flap, the inside flap in leather, with an inside pocket. The front having sixteen baguette Swarovski Crystals. One corner has a Gucci gold tag with Swarovski Crystal and a leather bow. New with booklet and in the original dustbag. Authenticity certificate provided. 20 x 8.5 cm
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Gucci Bobouska monogrammed shoulder bag, Gucci bag from the Baboushka series in beige GG monogram fabric and ivory grained leather. Front and back embellished with four white leather hearts with the image of the Gucci emblem. The bag also has four decorative tassels; large interior zip pocket, and closure is with a magnetic button. Authenticity certificate provided. 37 x 23 x 12 cm
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Gucci double Horsehead clutch bag, in brown chocolate suede with a gold tone applique horsehead logo having black diamante eyes, magnetic closure and large interior zip pocket. New with original tissue and booklet. Authenticity certificate provided. 36 cm
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Lanvin clamshell gold tone evening bag, having a black velvet interior with the full 'Lanvin' logo, and a chain shoulder strap. 10 x 6.5 cm
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Cartier unisex 'Aviator' sunglasses, dark lens and gold tone frame in the original box with booklet.
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Jimmy Choo handbag, a small 'Weekend' clutch with a wrist strap. Marked 'Made in Italy' on the interior plaque. 28 cm
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An 'Origenes' handbag by David Luna, featuring intricate hand-embossed floral details, this pastel pink full-grain leather handbag is designed by artisan David Luna. The bag has a full-length zip closure, with a zipper pocket on the inside offering secure space for small items. Leather tassels at each end complete the design. With a 'Origenes' plaque internally. 39 cm
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Ladies shagreen wallet, a tri-fold wallet fashioned in stingray leather, having a full coverage floral motif. The wallet is lined in full leather. Features five open compartments, a zip closure coin compartment, an Id window and multiple card slots. New. 19 x 11 cm
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Four pairs of designer sunglasses, Chanel 'Camellia', Salvatore Ferragamo blue 'Funky' in the original case, Sass & Bide 'Dazed and Amused' in the original case, and lastly a pair of ray Bans. (4)
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Satsuma bowl with stand, Meiji period, decorated in a garden theme. 7 x 16 cm
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Japanese Ginbarri-Jippo vase by Teitaro Kumeno, early 20th century, four panels in a red translucent glaze, with a bamboo motif. Two-character mark, 'Ku-Me' to the base. Metal rims to the top and base. 25 cm
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Khymer gilt bronze figurine, a female deity. 26 cm
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Japanese Satsuma vase, of baluster form, 'Elephant trunk' applique handles, depicting a warrior flaying a giant white snake. 46 x 21 cm
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A Chinese porcelain statue of an Emperor's attendant, a finely executed figurine in a pale green glaze. Early 20th century. 27 cm
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Japanese carved ivory Woodcutter, a Meiji period okimono of a woodcutter making a bundle of his wood cuttings. Raised on an ivory plinth. Signed on the base. 17 cm
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10 Japanese early 20th century hand painted porcelain plates, having an outdoor and exotic bird motif and a maroon and gold border. All 18 cm. (10)
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Large Chinese lidded blue and white jar, having a hand painted motif of prunus flowers upon a cracked ice ground. The lid with a male temple lion finial. Likely late Qing Dynasty. 62 cm
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Tsune Mitsu bronze tiger, Japanese bronze Tsunemitsu / Joko roaring tiger, Meiji period. Signed under. 26 x 59 cm
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Fine Chinese cloisonne charger, a chrysanthemum and scrolling flower motif in red/yellow shaded enamels. On a heavy brass base. C. 1900/Early 20th century. 39 cm
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Fine Chinese cloisonne charger, a chrysanthemum and scrolling flower motif in red shaded enamels. On a heavy brass base. C. 1900/Early 20th century. 39 cm
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Pair of Kutani porcelain vases, These large late 19th century vases with a crenellated flared neck and stylised cherry tree mounts. Hand painted scenes, depicting women playing with children in the garden. A mark to the base of one vase. 49 cm. (2)
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Chinese famille rose plates, the seven smaller plates - five plates (one A/F rim chip) of 10.5 cm, three plates of 14 cm diameter having a mixed flower motif. The larger plates - two of 22 cm diameter having a mixed fruits and court figures motif. 19th century. A four character mark to the base. (10)
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Chinese blue and white plates, two medium dishes of 23 cm and two larger at 29 cm diameter. Having a scrolling flower pattern. (4)
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Chinese blue and white bowls, all seven of 23 cm diameter. Decorated with a 'Window view' of birds and flowers. (7)
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Two Chinese blue and white chargers, scrolling foliate motif, bearing the artemisia leaf mark to the base. 33 & 35 cm. (2)
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Large Chinese blue and white charger, scrolling foliate motif, bearing the artemisia leaf mark to the base. (A/F) 37 cm
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Small Japanese cloisonne vase, a finely executed Meiji period example, having a polychrome foliate motif on a black ground. Tiny loss to the ground on the shoulder.
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A good Meiji period 'Oni' bronze, depicting a mendicant Oni figure. Having a tattered umbrella, accompanied by an Oni boy, resting upon a decorated rosewood stand. Height of figure 27 cm
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Chinese carved mahjong set, the pieces formed from perhaps marine ivory & resin, with the case upon a pierced and carved fold out stand. 40 x 50 x 33 cm
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A small Japanese parquetry box, a Meiji period small chest which compacts for travel, and having eight drawers. 26 x 63 x 23
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Chinese polychrome enamel rouleau vase, having various panels depicting flowering bush, fish and birds on a scrolling foliate ground. Two concentric blue circles to the base. With a carved stand. 45 cm.
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Pair of Chinese square form red clay vases, one vase having an incised bamboo motif on one side, with a foliate motif opposite, the other having a bamboo motif, with an inscription of ten characters opposite. Mask handles. 20 and 20.5 cm. (2)
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Chinese Mono colour powder blue 'Begonia' vase, with double 'Lug' lion handles. With a carved stand. 38 cm
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A Republic period 'Phoenix Tail' vase, depicting a warrior and attendant, hand painted on a white ground. A four character mark to the base. With a carved stand. 34.5 cm
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20th century Chinese gilt brass box, a circular box having a jade centrepiece to the top, with four finely detailed blue cloisonne four-claw dragons, carnelian and turquoise pebbles and enamel work to the rim, all on a fine brass mesh ground. In a fitted presentation case. 11 x 22 cm
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A Japanese covered cloisonne bowl, in a rounded hexagonal form, the panels having butterfly, exotic bird and foliate motifs. The lid has a flower handle, and the bowl rests on three ball feet. Meiji period. 10 cm
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Meiji period ivory mother and two children, a well carved figural group, with artist's signature to the base. (some small losses - two chicks and baby's hand missing.) 13 cm
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Pair of early 20th century Satsuma vases, depicting scholars in an outdoor setting.18 cm. (2)
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A late Qing Dynasty dragon bowl and two teacups, possibly of the late 18th century Jiaqing period. Depicting orange five claw dragons and cobalt blue decoration. (3)
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A Loetz inkwell, Johann Loetz Witwe was an important Art Deco periodglass manufacturer in Klostermuhle, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary. This inkwell in red, iridescent period glass, veined, with a leaf motif bronze hinged lid, scarce in this size. 11 x 11 x 6 cm
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Verlys 'Lovebirds' vase, 'Verlys was set up as a subsidiary of the Holophane Company USA, in a glassworks near Rouen in northern France in 1920, making headlights for vehicles. From 1935, the Company produced Art glasspieces very much in the style of Rene Lalique. This vase has two moulded love birds on a stylised foliage base. 11 x 17 x 7.5 cm'
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Verlys dresser box, a circular box with a relief, stylised 'Raindrops' pattern to the lid. Signed 'Verlys France' to the base in a moulded relief signature. 12 cm diameter.
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Pair of Murano Salviati designed wine goblets, light brown blown glass bowls, gold fleck ruffles with dolphins to the stem, pontil underside. One goblet bears a 'Salviati' sticker. (2)
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A pair of Murano Salviati designed candlesticks, candlestick made of transparent blown green glass decorated with fine gold inclusions. The central part is decorated in relief with draped leaves also with a gold flake infusion. (2)
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Rene Lalique Berger Lampe 'Artichaut', 'Lampe Hygienique Berger'. This system, designed by Lampe Berger Paris in 1890, uses a catalytic burner that heats to burn an alcohol and essential oil mixture. The heated alcohol and essential oils are released into the air and eliminate odor while diffusing scent at the same time. Although designed in the late 19th century, the parts and the oil mixture are available to this day. Rene Lalique produced several designs, the most popular being the 'Artichoke,' this…
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Rene Lalique bowl 'Oursins', 'Oursins' translates to 'Sea urchins'. This is reflected in the motif applied to the outer surface of the sepia toned bowl. Stencil 'R Lalique' signature to the base. C.1935, Marcilhac 3308. 26.5 cm.
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Verlys 'Butterflies' dresser box, with a deeply moulded butterflies motif lid over a plain base, signed 'Verlys France' to the centre. C.1930. 17 x 6.5 cm
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Alan fox vase, glass bottle vase in cobalt blue and black applique glass strands. Signed intaglio 'Alan fox WA 1995' to the base. 31 cm
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Murano kangaroo, in blown light brown glass in a sitting pose and having a pouch. 23 cm
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A small French Charder (Charles Schneider) cameo glass vase, a fine (scarce in this size) Charder - Charles Schnieder - mauve and pink cameo glass vase. Having an acid-cut signature 'Charder' and engraved below 'La verre Francais' 1920's. H:9 cm Dia:11 cm
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Lalique 'Sitting tiger, Grande', a limited edition in frosted crystal and black enamel, marked Lalique France, designed by Caroline Scholl in 2008, and numbered 089, retaining its original clear 'Lalique Paris' label. With the original box and booklet. 24.5 cm
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Rudolph Wels Moser b.1926 - 'Animor' vase, deep amaranth colored glass with gold decorated cut grooves. Wide etched and gilded frieze of elephants and palm trees. Marked in deep etching in the depiction: R.W. Moser Karlsbad. Underside inscribed intaglio: 'Made in Czecho Slovakia Moser Karlsbad'. 17 cm
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Three 'Vaseline' glass items, in the scarce 'Custard' borders and yellow 'Vaseline' glass. Two tazzas and one plate. (3)
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Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, a large 'Dino' vase in mottled orange glass, in a bulbous shape with an asymmetric lip. Retains the Kosta Boda sticker and an 'Artist's Choice' label. 39 cm
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Rene Lalique 'Plumes' vase, a bulbous form vase in frosted and opalescent glass, having a feather (plumes) motif. Moulded 'R Lalique' signature to the base. Marcilhac model 944 circa 1920. A scarce find. 21 cm
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Victorian book press, black painted cast iron in good order.
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19th century tea caddy, mahogany sarcophagus form tea caddy with original compartment lids, ivory escutcheon.
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A Synchronized Leicaflex IIIf camera, by Leitz Wetzlar of Germany. Assorted accessories including four lens, macro attachment, flash, light meter, cables etc.
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Three bottles of Wynns Connawarra Estate wine - 1991 vintage, a Centenary Shiraz Cabernet, a John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon, and a limited Release Michael Hermitage. All 750ml. (3)
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Two Magnums of Wynns Coonawarra Estate wine - 1990 vintage, John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon. 1.5 litre. (2)
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Three Magnums of Wynns Connawarra Estate wine - 1991 vintage, limited Release Centenary Shiraz Cabernet. 1.5 litre. (3)
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Slightly grotesque bronze, depicting Beethoven, signed 'C.S.' in a monogram and numbered 3/100. 13 cm
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Carved ivory chess set, of middle Eastern origin in white and stained dark red ivory. The King 12 cm
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Jacquard-Woven tapestry, 'The Swing' after Fragonard. Made by Hines of Oxord, UK. 270 x 180 cm (with book).
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