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The Mackley Estate Collection Part II, Online — Elder Fine Art

Auction House:Elder Fine ArtNumber of lots recorded:114
Sale Title:The Mackley Estate Collection Part II, OnlineLots with images:114
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:76
Date:17-Mar-2024
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A large contemporary bronze figured group, "Boy and girl sitting on log observing a turtle", bronze. Height 133 cm, length 210 cm, width 80 cm
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An impressive large Lifesize contemporary patinated bronze animalier, figure of a Foal, bronze. Height 111 cm, length 116 cm, width 25 cm
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A finely carved 19th century putti figured base walnut and fruitwood table, supported by two carved putti on an organic floral and foliate base with a tree trunk and branch support, fitted with a single drawer and a rectangular parquetry top height 72 cm, length 61 cm, width 38 cm
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A superb 19th century French bureau abbatant circa 1870, a superb 19th century French Napoleon 111 period brass and mother of pearl inlay bureau abbatant. Circa 1870, fitted with 3 lower drawers below central drop-front secretaire lemonwood fitted bureau and drawer to top having fluted column supports, allover ormolu mounted and Carrara marble top. Height 140 cm, width 81 cm, depth 39 cm
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An exceptional late 19th century French parquetry inlay ormolu mounted mahogany single door vitrine, in the Louis transitional manner, having reeded supports, ribbon and foliate ormolu mounts and marble top. Circa 1900. Height 169 cm, width 73 cm, depth 40 cm
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A good quality pair of contemporary bronze cranes, one with head up, the other facing down, height of tallest height 120 cm, width 33 cm
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An impressive large contemporary Victorian style patinated bronze, figured group "Horse and jockey", bronze. Height 90 cm, length 110 cm, width 35 cm
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A finely modelled Japanese Meiji bronze animalier figure, "Striding tiger", bronze with glass eyes signed with 2 character mark (Yoshi Yama) circa 1890, supported on naturalistic polished timber base. Height 23 cm, length 59 cm, depth 28 cm
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An outstanding tall pair of 19th century French carved walnut figures of semi nude mythical maidens, each superbly carved wearing traditional toga and standing with one arm raised a matching left and right pair. Height 144 cm, width (Rh 58 cm Lh 64 cm) D 34 cm
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William Ricketts. An extremely rare and one of the most important exhibition style pieces by master sculptor William Ricketts. This work is one of the most highly detailed and refined terracotta clay sculptures to ever be seen, standing a large 171 cm tall, featuring a main centre figure of an aboriginal elder backed by a central oval type shield or pod, with the elders arms and hands placed firmly backwards grounding him to the sculpture. Sculptured tree roots rise from the base turning into branches,…
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William Ricketts. An important William Ricketts terracotta clay pedestal style sculpture of large proportions standing an impressive 117 cm in height. With a large widened base, spirit hands reaching up to a large central detailed self portrait of the artist, with an Aboriginal elder to his right, imbedded into the large and impressive sculpture. Thew reverse shows a detailed Pitjantjatjara family group with a young Aboriginal girl guarding them from above them. This along side Lot.30 & 64 in this auction…
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William Ricketts. An impressive bulbous shaped terracotta clay sculpture of large proportions by William Ricketts, including a highly detailed self portrait of the artist with an Aboriginal elder imbedded into the central front form with spirit hands reaching up to the two central figures. The reverse of the sculpture displays twelve highly detailed faces of a Pitjantjatjara family group. Total dimensions 71 x 41 x 30 cm¨
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A superb large pair of 19th century French Sevres two handle lidded vases, set on a rich cobalt ground with finest gilding and hand painted panels to front and rear depicting courting couples and landscapes. Height 48 cm, width 24 cm lidded height 57 cm
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A superb large 19th century French Sevres two handle lidded vase, set on a white and turquoise blue ground with finest gilding and hand painted panels to front and rear depicting courting couple and coastal landscape to rear signed, Belmont, having ormolu base, mask handles and acorn finial to lid. Circa 1890s. Height 43 cm, width 24 cm lidded height 52 cm
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An important large 19th century Majolica jardiniere on stand, superb blue drip glaze finish with satyr mask handles and hoof footed legs to simulated timber and mask adorned base. Attributed to Minton. Height 92 cm, width 49 cm, depth 49 cm
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A delightful 19th century Italian sculptured marble bust of mother and child on matching pedestal, superbly modelled and carved circa 1870, signed but illegible, supported on the matching gun barrel octagonal base pedestal, bust height 63 cm, width 45 cm, height all over on pedestal 1710 cmm
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An impressive large 19th century cold painted metal figure titled, depicting classical maiden supported on a turned marble base. Height 93 cm, width 33 cm, depth 29 cm
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A contemporary bronze group, three dolphin figure water feature, bronze. Height 68 cm, width 62 cm, depth 35 cm, (can be plumbed as a fountain)
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A finely modelled patinated bronze figure, displaying a cowboy atop his horse galloping across the plains, finished in deep brown patina, supported on a marble base. Height 54 cm, length 65 cm, width 23 cm
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Contemporary bronze group, a large contemporary bronze group water feature classical maiden with conch shell, (can be plumbed as a fountain). Height 180 cm, width 40 cm, depth 46 cm
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Metal animalier figure, a finely modelled French Art Deco green patinated cold painted metal animalier figure "Panther on the lookout", ,ounted on a black marble base, bearing makers plaque Les Maitres Bronzes Christien. Circa 1920s. Height 22.5 cm, length 65.5 cm, width 15 cm
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William Ricketts, an extremely rare monumental two piece terracotta clay sculpture of large proportions, each piece featuring highly detailed faces of Indigenous Elders entwined and infused into the sweeping sculptures. A total of nine individual life size faces of Aboriginal Elders. This along side Lot.30 & 31 in this auction is considered to be one of the largest privately owned works known outside the artists Sanctuary in the Dandenongs, Victoria. Total dimensions - left panel: height 56 cm, length 97 x…
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A large and impressive well Taxidermed, 14 point antique deer head and shoulder mount, on a shield timber back board. Height 128 cm, width 85 cm, depth 32 cm
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A large contemporary bronze figured group, boy and girl on bench with boy reclining head resting on girls lap reading "Book of student". Height 117 cm, length 117 cm, width 59 cm
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A large contemporary bronze figure, "Boy in cap, resting on Shovel", bronze. Height 74 cm, width 24 cm, depth 35 cm
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A large contemporary bronze figure, girl with umbrella, patinated brown figure with green dress. Height 148 cm, width 69 cm, depth 67 cm
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A large contemporary bronze figure, "Reclining Semi-Nude Maiden", bronze. Height 55 cm, length 160 cm, width 41 cm
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A whimsical large heavy quality contemporary bronze group, depicting boy holding ladder for girl and boy climbing, bronze. Height 237 cm, width 56 cm, depth 102 cm
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Life size metal sculptured group, Kim Kennedy "Geebung polo Match" fabulous monumental life size, metal sculptured group, circa 1988. Height 290 cm, length 700 cm, width 120 cm
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Chinese bowl shipwreck Artifact, Song Dynasty (960-1279), south china sea, C.O.A. Included. Height 22 cm, width 23 cm
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Chinese bowl shipwreck Artifact, Song Dynasty (960-1279), south china sea C.O.A. Included. Height 10 cm, width 14 cm
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Chinese bowl shipwreck Artifact, Song Dynasty (960-1279), south china sea C.O.A. Included. Height 10.5 cm, width 14 cm
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Chinese mercury pot on stand shipwreck Artifact, Song Dynasty (960-1279), south china sea. Height 18,5 cm, length 17.5 cm, width 13 cm
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A good quality large Japanese Meiji period bronze animalier group, depicting elephant being attacked by 2 tigers supported on a naturalistic timber base, signed with 3 character mark. Height 30 cm, length 44 cm, depth 22 cm
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A fine Japanese Meiji period Satsuma Kuroda signed vase, having allover hand painted and gilded decoration of immortals, signed to base circa 1890. Height 17.5 cm, width 10 cm
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A fine Japanese Meiji period Satsuma Hododa signed vase, having allover hand painted and gilded decoration of immortals, signed to base circa 1900. Height 24.5 cm, width 13.5 cm
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Ivory chess set in case, an impressive late 19th century carved ivory 32 piece carved ivory chess set in case, comprising larger and smaller ceremonial elephants and figures ranging in size from 2.5 cm to 5.5 cm, case -, height 3 cm, length 36.5 cm, depth 9 cm
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Bronze figure, a finely modelled Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze figure of the wood gatherering scholar. Signed to base with a two character mark. Height 30 cm, width 11 cm, depth 14 cm
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12 candle Wrough iron torchere, an impressive large Renaissance style blacksmith made 12 candle wrought iron torchere c1890 having allover foliate decoration, pierced column support and early style metal rivet construction, height 186 cm, width 76 cm
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Catherine Alison Fellows (UK 1829-1912), an important framed sculptured marble "Head of a girl", in the round housed in original finest quality frame, signed and dated 1875, Diam 41 cm
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An exceptional 19th century alabaster lamp, "The Bather Surprised", finely sculptured semi nude seated figure below turned support and opaque shade, height 72 cm, width 27 cm
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Patinated bronze animalier figure, an impressive large contemporary patinated bronze animalier figure of a striding stallion. Height 111 cm, length 126 cm, width 46 cm
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Bronze animalier figure, an impressive large lifesize contemporary patinated bronze animalier figure of a foal. Height 111 cm, length 121 cm, width 29 cm
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Chinese terracotta Foo dogs, an impressive large decorative pair of green and yellow glazed Chinese terracotta foo dogs circa 1960s. Height 60 cm, width 27 cm, depth 33 cm
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Single door walnut vitrine, an elegant French style single door walnut vitrine with Vernis Martin lower panels depicting romantic landscapes in the Louis XVI manner, shaped side and door glass and ormolu mounts. Circa 1940s. Height 198 cm, width 117 cm, depth 49 cm
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Bronze blackamoor figured pedestals, an impressive large pair of late 19th century bronze blackamoor figured pedestals, "The Falconers", finely modelled and detailed depicting a nubian male and female in traditional costume, both in a kneeling position with a bird of prey landing on their arms, supported on an octagonal base with circular top aloft above bird. Height 73 cm, width 46 cm, depth 46 cm
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Tim Shaw, "Bottle on Stand", art glass sculpture signed Tim Shaw, vase -, height 45 cm, width 21 cm, stand -, height 26 cm total, height 51 cm inc stand
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Tim Shaw, "Slash & Cut", art glass sculpture. Height 51 cm, width 25 cm
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David & Hermia Boyd coffee pot, Australian pottery signed D & height Boyd. Height 30.5 cm, width 19 cm
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Robert Beck coffee pot, Australian pottery, signed - Beck. Height 23 cm, width 21 cm
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Robert Beck coffee set, (6 cups & saucers, milk jug & saucer), Australian pottery signed Beck, cup -, height 7 cm, width 12 cm jug -, height 8.5 cm, width 10 cm saucer - D 12 cm
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A fine pair of 19th century Mary Gregory blue glass vases, with hand painted enamelled decoration depicting maiden and boy in period costume. Both, height 31 cm, width 14 cm
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Robert Beck lidded chicken tureen, Australian pottery signed Beck. Height 22 cm, width 24 cm
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A large vintage Melba Ware porcelain animalier figure of the polar bear, Manufacturer mark to base. Height 20 cm, length 41 cm, width 11 cm
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Royal Doulton, scene of buck with three deer standing in field of flowers designed by Charles Noke & Arthur Eaton. Height 22 cm, width 12 cm
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Royal Doulton, model 2249, designed Alan Maslankowski signed and dated 24 Aug 1987. Height 31 cm, width 17 cm
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Two Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Binh Thuan recovered Chinese Zhangzhou Pottery bowls, recovered from renown Binh Thuan shipwreck, sunk off coast Vietnam 1608 recovered 2001. With Christies stickers and serial no.s from auction 2004 22556 -, height 8 cm, depth 20 cm, 40440 -, height 8 cm, depth 19 cm
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Pair of miniature jarlet shipwreck artifacts, artifacts recovered from the Royal Nanhai. Height 7.5 cm, width 5.5 cm &, height 6 cm, width 7 cm
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Modern abstract woman Shona, stone (Zim) signed Ndale. Height 71 cm, width 31 cm, depth 23 cm
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W.H.Austin (Royal Worcester) a superb set of 10 floral painted exhibition plates, of 4 sided design each plate on rich blue border with fine gilding and central hand painted panels of various bouquets of garden flowers. Date mark 1928, 21 cm x 21 cm
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Ernest Barker (Royal Worcester) a superb set of 14 floral painted exhibition plates, each plate on quaker blue border with fine gilding and central hand painted panels of various bouquets of garden flowers. Date mark 1935 and bearing unusual retailer mark Fide-Et-Fiducia, Diam 24 cm
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Royal Doulton, featuring a coach scene, model 1618 designed by Charles Noke. Height 25 cm, width 17 cm
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Royal Doulton, scene of country cottage in a field of daisies designed by Charles Noke, artist - Catherine Francis. Height 29 cm, width 12 cm
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An impressive large late 19th century mahogany mirror back sideboard in the Chippendale manner C 1900, on cabriole feet with 4 carved panel doors below 2 drawers, central bow front with large central shaped mirror flanked by 2 lower mirrors, shelves, and carved panels, terminating in a pierced and carved arch pediment with shelf motif. Height 268 cm, width 211 cm, depth 80 cm
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A superb large 19th century Italian sculptured figured marble & alabaster lamp on pedestal, beautifully sculptured with central marble figured group depicting smiling young girl and boy in period costume standing in front of a turned pillar supporting translucent shade. Figure signed Prof.G Pineschi and standing on a massive octagonal base, circular top mottled alabaster pedestal with gun barrel turned column, Allover - height 226 cm, width 42 cm, depth 53 cm figure height 126 cm, width 39 cm, depth 53 cm
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A finely modelled Japanese late Meiji period bronze animalier figure, "Striding tiger on rocky Outcrop", the striding tiger climbing on a naturalistic rock, signed to foot. Height 35 cm, length 49 cm, width 19.5 cm
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An imposing large Eastern carved wooden figure depicting hunter carrying deer, with dog by his side, made in Borneo. Height 261 cm, width 78 cm, depth 110 cm
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Bluey Roberts (b.1948), a sterling silver mounted carved emu egg featuring central emu egg finely carved with a continuous silhouette scene of emus in an outback landscape, having sterling silver emu column and emu finial to top supported on a turned redgum base. Hallmarked sterling silver. Height 29 cm
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John Campbell (Tasmania) drip glazed yellow and green Pottery twin handle vase, of tapering form with shaped twig like handles C 1933, signature to base. Height 35 cm, width 27 cm, r84
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Animalier figure, a finely modelled French Art Deco patinated cold painted metal animalier figure "Golden Pheasant", mounted on a black marble base, signed S.Melani. Circa 1920s. Height 25.5 cm, length 56 cm, depth 16 cm
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A heavy quality late 19th century French throne armchair, in the Louis XIV manner having oak base with turned supports and stretcher and floral tapestry and studded upholstery. Height 119 cm, width 68 cm, depth 78 cm
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Antonio Amorgasti (1880 - 1942), "Polar Bears" a finely modelled glazed terracotta animalier group, signed to base, retailer logo verso. Height 34 cm, length 50 cm, width 19 cm
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Royal Doulton titanium Ware vases, baluster shape manufacturer mark to base on both. Height 10.5 cm (both)
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Tim Shaw, "Bumble bee Figure", art glass sculpture. Height 13 cm, length 21 cm
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An impressive large 19th century cold painted metal figure, titled "Passage du Gue" after Bouret, mother carrying child supported on a turned marble base. Height 63 cm, width 27 cm
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Billard table Prestige Billards (Dandenong), approx 8ft x 4ft
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An impressive large and finely sculpted verde marble figure of a classical Roman maiden, superbly detailed wearing a traditional peplos and sandals with one arm raised and her hair in a bun. Height 98 cm, width 32 cm, depth 27 cm
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A good large pair of late 19th century Chinese blue and white lidded vases, decorated with birds in garden landscapes. Height 48 cm, width 24 cm
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An exceptional Palace size pair of late blue and white two handle vases, having allover panelled decoration depicting exotic birds and blossoms signed to base with character mark. Height 81.5 cm, width 32 cm
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Bronze figure, a finely modelled Japanese Meiji period painted bronze figure of the farmer. Height 33 cm, width 13 cm, depth 15.5 cm
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An impressive tall late 19th century Eastern floral painted vase, of ballast form and pastel hues with pink base and top with gilded highlights, (note: crack through base). Height 68 cm, width 30 cm
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Kim Kennedy, "Changing the Team", fine large detailed iconic Australiana metal sculptured group. Height 44 cm, length 125 cm, width 29 cm
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Kim Kennedy, "Geebung polo Match", fine large detailed iconic Australiana hanging metal sculptured group. Height 48 cm, length 157 cm, width 17 cm
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Table lamp, a finely modelled French Art Deco cold painted figured table lamp in the form of a classical maiden seated on a rock observing a swan, supported on an iconic Art Deco three colour marble and onyx base. The central panel translucent for lamp function. C 1930s. Height 46 cm, width 36 cm, depth 18 cm
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A fine large Jozefina Krosno handcrafted art glass bowl, bearing original sticker. Height 26.5 cm (highest) L 47.5 cm, width 36 cm
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Marble figure, an elegant large marble figure of a semi nude classical maiden "Venus of the Source" after the ancient master, standing on superb 19th century pedestal having barley twist support with foliate capital and square plinth base and top. Figure signed but illegible. Numbered 946 Allover. Height 186 cm, width 34 cm, depth 32 cm, figure height 78 cm
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Double sided partners bureau desk, a unique flamboyant large French marquetry inlay, kingwood and palisander double sided partners bureau desk, in the Louis XV1 manner, each side having matching allover floral marquetry inlays to top, sides and drawers etc, fine ormolu mounts, with drop front concealing fitted bureau with 4 small drawers, pigeon holes, writing surface etc. Above three lower shaped drawers and cabriole legs. All in original condition (this desk always referred to by the Mackleys as "Twin…
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A good quality pair of contemporary bronze cranes, one with head up, the other facing down, height of tallest 120 cm, width 33 cm
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A good quality original late Victorian carved walnut double ended chaise lounge, circa 1890-1900 on tapering fluted legs with scroll carved arms and back, diamond button velvet upholstery. Height 96 cm, width 179 cm, depth 75 cm
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Tim Shaw, "Salmon Vase", art glass sculpture signed to base. Height 39.5 cm
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Blue art glass bowl, H 26 cm Diam 34 cm
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A fine Victorian burr walnut kidney shape writing desk, having satinwood stringing and inlays, gold tooled leather insert panels to top, raised central lift top secretaire, lemonwood fitted interior, brass gallery to back and supported on 4 carved cabriole legs with central stretcher and fluted column supports. Height 86 cm, width 99 cm, depth 51 cm
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Rosewood ladies desk -Bonheur du jour, an elegant French 19th century Vernis Martin painted piano top rosewood ladies Desk-Bonheur du jour, on shaped cabriole legs with foliate ormolu mounts, fitted with full length lower drawer below Vernis Martin painted dome central panel depicting a courting scene, having secretaire fitted interior, drop down writing surface, drawers, pigeon holes etc below 3 smaller upper drawers and pierced brass gallery. All original condition. C 1870s. Height 107.5 cm, width 79 cm,…
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A heavy quality mottled verde marble pedestal, on square plinth base with rectangular top and gun barrel tapering column. Height 109 cm, width 48 cm, depth 38 cm
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Royal Doulton, model 2249, designed Alan Maslankowski. Height 31 cm, width 17 cm
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Kim Kennedy, "Miner & Wife", metal sculpture. Height 164 cm, length 266 cm, width 164 cm
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A striking contemporary bronze figure, supported on 2 footed legs with large moonface to front, multi masks on side. Signed but illegible, dated 1979. Height 86 cm, length 89 cm, width 49 cm
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A large abstract contemporary metal sculpture, supported on a spoked metal wheel form base with spanner and industrial spike foliate like decoration. Height 201 cm, depth 193 cm
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A good heavy quality composite stone garden urn on pedestal of Versaille design, having raised bacchanalian cherub, goat mask, grape and foliate decoration (with plant). Height 151 cm, width 62 cm
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A good heavy quality composite stone garden urn, having foliate decoration and cherub supports. Height 136 cm, depth 51 cm
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