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Major Antique & Art Auction — Elder Fine Art

Auction House:Elder Fine ArtNumber of lots recorded:327
Sale Title:Major Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:327
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:152
Date:14-Nov-2010
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A Romantic 19th century Gilt Spelter French Mantel Clock, the ornate case sitting on a separate base, surmounted by three figures, white enamel dial, moon hands, the twin barrelled movement striking on a bell. Height 50 cm
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A high quality 19th century French onyx and champleve enamel mantel clock, the bow fronted onyx and ormolu case enamelled baluster pillars and enamel decoration to the top and bottom of case, the 11.5 cm brass dial with enamelled bezel and centre, the gilt chapter ring with painted Arabic numerals and blue steel hands, the twin barrelled movement, striking on a coiled gong with a twin jar mercurial enamelled pendulum. Height 34 cm
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Mid-19th century French ormolu mantel clock, the waisted gilt ormolu case with ornate surmount. Cherub decoration to the front of case. Clock sitting on a gilded plinth with scrolling acanthus feet, the 9 cm 13-piece brass and enamelled dial with Roman numerals with blue steel hands to the twin barrelled movement, silk suspension striking on a bell. Height 35 cm
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Late 19th century French Gaint compendium carriage clock, the ripple moulded corniche case with three piece handle with inset compass and circular thermometer dial reading Reamur and Fahrenheit over the 10 cm two pieced dial with brass chapter ring, Arabic numerals and visible lever escapement to the twin barrelled gong striking movement. Height 26 cm
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Late 19th century French Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock, mounted on a rouge marble base with ormolu decoration. The bronze wing cherub with clock in the form of a drum, the 5 cm enamel dial with Arabic numerals, interspersed with floral swags gilt pierced hands and single barrelled movement with lever platform escapement. Height 25 cm
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A Rare Crown Derby Kerosine Table Lamp, on bronze base, decorated in the Chinese manner. Height with shade 52 cm
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An Unusual Performing Clown Nine Piece Russian Art Deco Breakfast Set, comprising four eggcups, salt and pepper, spoon holders and ashtray.
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German Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of a Young Girl, with victorious bay leaf headdress with armorial insignia which is repeated on base and signed Blasche. No. 8/119 Height 53 cm
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A fine modelled German Potschappel porcelain figure on horseback, 'Timbalier Des Grenadier Cheval', circa 1890. Height 36.5 cm
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A fine porcelain Nymphenberg figure on horseback, inscribed to base in German 'Officer of the Berne Cavaliers Legion, 1804-1806'. Height 30 cm
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A fine quality porcelain Frankenthal figure of Napoleon on horseback in full military dress, height 28 cm
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A fine quality porcelain Frankenthall figure of Franz Marschall on horseback in full military dress., height 27 cm
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A large and impressive Royal Worcester potpourri lidded urn, depicting highland cattle in a mountainous landscape with exceptional quality gilding, signed by John Stinton. Height 30 cm
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A Royal Worcester handpainted two handled urn, depicting young maiden in an exotic garden setting, signed by Sedgley. Height 23 cm
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Exquisite blue Coalport lidded urn of elegant proportion, heavily gilded with centre hand painted panel of exotic flowers, signed A. Bowdler. Height 25 cm
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A Royal Worcester ewer shaped two-handled vase, of elegant proportion decorated with highland cattle in a misty landscape with a misty mountain panel verso, gilt decorated on a grey green ground, signed by John Stinton. Height 27.5 cm
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A Pair of Exceptional Royal Worcester Hand Painted Lidded Urns, decorated with highland cattle with high quality gilding. Signed by John Stinton Height 27 cm each
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A Pair of Royal Worcester Grecian Shaped Lidded Urns, decorated with highland cattle in mountainous landscape and finely gilded. Signed by John Stinton Height 29 cm each
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A Pair of Fine Quality Royal Worcester Hand Painted Urns, depicting elegant cranes in a river landscape. Signed by A. Lewis Height 26 cm each
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Royal Worcester ewer shaped two handled vase and cover, decorated with roses on a cream ground, the cover with a bud finial. Heavily gilded, signed R. Austin. Height 36 cm
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A Large Royal Worcester Two Handled Urn, decorated with roses and leaves. Signed by A. Shuck Height 33 cm
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A pair of quality Royal Worcester urn shaped vases, decorated with roses, the panels surrounded by raised gilt borders each with lions mask handles, all on a blue d'roi ground, signed Roberts. Height 15 cm
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An impressive duck egg Royal Worcester two handled hand painted lidded urn, depicting swans in flight, heavily gilded with classical embellishments. By R. T. Rea. Height 28 cm
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Royal Worcester Cabinet Plate, exquisitely gilded and hand painted with plums and grapes. By R. Sebright Diameter 23 cm
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Royal Worcester cabinet plate, exquisitely gilded and hand painted with peaches and grapes. By R. Sebright diameter 23 cm
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Royal Worcester Cabinet Plate, exquisitely gilded and hand painted with apples and blackberries. By R. Sebright Diameter 23 cm
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Royal Worcester Cabinet Plate, exquisitely gilded and hand painted with plums and gooseberries. By R. Sebright Diameter 23 cm
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A rare Royal Worcester fruit plate, richly decorated with an apple, pear and raspberries, the salmon and blue ground with gilt decoration. By R. Sebright diameter 22.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester plate, decorated with cattle in landscape, the border with a blue d'roi ground gilt gadrooning and ornate swags with panels on a pink ground, signed by John Stinton diameter 23 cm
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An Outstanding Dresden Hand Painted Plate, ‘Dein Lieblingslied’ With pierced work and extensive gilt decoration. Circa 1890. Signed ‘Geyer’ Diameter 26 cm
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An Outstanding Dresden Hand Painted Plate, ‘Lucia de Lammermore’ With extensive pierced work and gilt decoration. Circa 1890. Signed ‘Geyer’ Diameter 26 cm
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Impressive Capo di Monte figural group, comprising four females by a stream together with two dogs, the central figure surrounded by her attendants. Mounted on gilt decorated base. Height 46 cm
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A Rare and Impressive Antique 18th century Chantilly Centrepiece, decorated in the oriental style of two females with flowers and two children surrounding a basket shaped vase. Bears red mark. 29.5 x 38 x 30 cm
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Emil Eckardt (19th century German), 'Ein Gruss Aus Der Welt', painted on K.P.M. Porcelain plaque signed lower left, 33 x 20 cm
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A fine 19th century Meissen figure group, comprising four young Bacchus figures, one seated on a goat. On gilt scroll decorated base. Height 17.5 cm
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Fine 19th century Meissen Figure of Spring, in the form of a maiden holding a garland of roses. On gilded circular base. Height 18 cm
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Fine 19th century Meissen Figure Group, of a courting couple feeding a pet lamb. On a rocky outcrop. Height 19 cm
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Fine 19th century Meissen Figure of Harvest, in the form of a maiden holding a sheaf of wheat and a sickle with a flowing purple robe. On gilt scrolled base. Height 20 cm
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Fine 19th century Meissen Figure of a Boy, in a yellow cape with yellow feathered hat and holding a raised cup. On a circular gilt scroll base. Height 16.5 cm
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Fine 19th century Meissen Figure of a Boy, in a pink coat feeding geese. On a gilt scroll decorated base. Height 13 cm
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Fine 19th century Meissen Figure of a Seated Maiden, holding bunches of grapes. On a gilt scroll decorated base. Height 11.5 cm
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A fine 19th century Meissen figure of a boy, in a burgundy coat, striped pantaloons playing a flute. On a gilt scrolled base. Height 12.5 cm
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A fine 19th century Meissen figure of a young maiden, with green apron holding basket of flowers. On a gilt decorated circular base. Height 14.5 cm
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A Fine 19th century Meissen Figure of a Boy, in a blue patterned jacket carrying baskets of grapes. On gilt scrolled base. Height 14.5 cm
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A fine 19th century Meissen figure of a young couple courting, the maiden holding a bouquet. On a gilt and floral decorated base. Height 14.5 cm
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A Fine 19th century Meissen Figure of a Boy, with orange waistcoat and basket of grapes. On scroll decorated base. Height 14 cm
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A Fine 19th century Meissen Figure of Bacchus, seated pouring water from a classical urn. Height 7.5 cm
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Impressive Royal Vienna chocolate pot and covered cup and saucer, elaborately decorated with classical panels each framed with raised gilt foliate decoration. Height pot 16 cm, cup 10 cm
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A Fine German Porcelain Centrepiece, of two borzoi dogs on shaped cream glazed base. Height 36 cm
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An Exceptional Jewelled Vienna Covered Urn, ‘Appius Claudius’ Richly decorated with hand painted Romanesque figures. c.1890. Height 24.5 cm
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A pair of quality Satsuma vases, Meiji period. Densely decorated in gilt and enamels with scenes from history and the permit of leisure. Base marked with Shimazu clan mark.
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High quality Satsumi charger, Meiji period. Lavishly decorated with panels containing figures from the Buddhist, historical and contemporary worlds. Base marked Dai Nippon with Satsuma clan mark. Diameter 36 cm
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A collection of three high quality miniature Satsuma vases, exquisitely decorated with Japanese scenes and quality gilt work. Height 6 cm
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Pair of Satsuma vases, decorated with Arhats. An Arhat is one who has achieved the highest level of enlightenment in Buddhist teaching, signed on the base Dai Nippon with Shimazu clan mark. Meiji period 1868-1912. Height 10 cm
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Pair of Satsuma Vases, decorated with scenes of children at play and numerous flowers. Marked indistinctly. Meiji Period 1868-1912 Height 12 cm
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Small Satsuma vase, densely decorated with scenes from daily life. Shimazu clan mark to base. Meiji period 1868-1912. Height 10 cm
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An exquisitely decorated Satsuma bowl, the exterior decorated with a profusion of tiny butterflies, the interior with cartouches of landscapes and scenes of people at leisure on a flower and basket lattice-like ground. Marked Kozan. Meiji period 1868-1912 diameter 15 cm
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An Intricately Enamelled Porcelain Figure, of a military character from the Chinese opera. China mark to the base. First half of 20th century Height 24 cm
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A Chinese Porcelain Figure of a Woman Holding a Child, richly decorated in enamels. Probably a character from an opera. China mark on base. First half of 20th century Height 22 cm
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A Good Quality Spinach Jade Group, comprising a censer with lion mask, ring handles. The top with a standing lion and archaic masks carved on the front and the back in relief. The censer is complimented by a pair of lidded vases with similar decoration. Height Censer 32.5 cm on the stand. Vases 36 cm on the stands
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Signed Komai box, with all over vine leaf decoration, probably used to contain incense wood. It includes as an accessory a tray decorated in gilt with iris and a duck framed in vine laves, the interior of the upper section is gilded and engraved with egrets and other aquatic birds. Two small storage drawers are in the lower section, the crest on the lid has water plantain leaves contained in a circle. Base marked Komai Kyoto with a Japanese mark. 6 x 9 x 7 cm
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A fine quality Chinese ivory carving, of a female attendant holding a vase with peony blooms, signed on the base, seal at the back of the costume, late 19th century. Height 30 cm
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A fine quality signed Chinese ivory carving, depicting a group of musicians appeasing a dragon on a small gilded plinth. Height of ivory 6.5 cm
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A superb miniature Japanese silver gilt chest of drawers, with enamel plaques applied to the body, the enamel work depicting birds and seasonal flowers is of the highest quality. Fitted stand, circular mark to the base. 9.5 cm x 8.7 cm x 5 cm
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Late 19th century Gilt Brass and Enamelled Panelled Miniature Carriage Clock, the ornate hinged handle over a miniature ornate brass case with decorative enamel side panels. The white enamelled dial surmounted by rhinestones and an ornate panelled mask. Eight day movement with cylinder escapement. Height handle up 9 cm
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Chinese jade carving of celestial beauty, on a fitted wooden stand, beautifully modelled face and hair, early 20th century some minor damage. Height 21 cm including the stand
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Fine Quality Figural Japanese Bronze, of a fisherman casting a net. On wooden base, signed in panel. Meiji Period. Height 20 cm including base
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Exceptionally carved ivory and exotic wood geisha, her carved gown profusely decorated with mother of pearl decoration. Height 26 cm
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A Japanese embellished ivory figure of Shevo-Lau the God of Longevity, holding fungi in one hand and a long staff in the other, the embellishments are inlaid shells and silver wire work fashioned into a fan and jewels etc. Height 25 cm
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A charming Japanese ivory model of Kuan-Yin with child attendants, two male devotees at her feet, signed indistinctly. Height 15 cm
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Japanese ivory carving of a Chinese subject of mythological origin, finely carved and beautifully detailed, signed. Meiji period. Height 9 cm
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An important Japanese Meiji period ivory and Shubiama two door cabinet, opening to reveal three drawers, having silver mounts and the finest dragon mother of pearl decoration, signed with character seal. Height 6 cm
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Well carved ivory figure of an old man carrying a walking stick and a lantern, a large toad at his feet. Height 16 cm
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A Large Japanese Ivory Figure, of a man and his performing monkey. Height 32 cm
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A Rare Chinese Fine Quality Ivory and Silk Framed Panel, with one erotic panel hidden. 18 x 14 cm
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Large Japanese Well Carved Ivory Figure, of a man cutting chrysanthemum flowers. Height 25 cm
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Well Carved Japanese Ivory, group of boys/monks collecting offerings. Height 23 cm
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A charming Japanese ivory figure, of a fisherman with a harpoon and fishing basket. Height 18 cm
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Two fine Japanese ivory figures, of Ebisu and Dai Koku, lucky gods. Height 10 cm
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A Small Bulbous Signed Finely Painted Fuzan Satsuma Story Vase, beautifully decorated with interior scenes and outdoor activities. Height 15 cm
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An exceptional Kinkozan vase, beautifully decorated with exotic birds and wisteria and fine quality gilding. Height 22 cm
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A rare and important triple seal Kinkozan small bulbous vase, exquisitely decorated with foliage gilt and exotic birds. Height 9 cm
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Exquisitely Decorated and Signed Satsuma Bowl, with exotic panels and figures by a lake. Height 6.5 cm
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An outstanding pair of slender Japanese Satsuma period cabinet vases, having the finest detailed butterfly decoration and gilt highlights. Meiji period. Height 16 cm
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A massive and most impressive Satsuma vase, with two large painted panels on either side. One scene shows a woman out walking amongst cherry blossoms with her children, the other scene relates to autumn where the scene shows people in front of a temple viewing maple leaves. Meiji period. Height 45 cm
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A finely decorated small and slender signed Satsuma vase, decorated with panels of warriors, geishas and butterflies. Height 6 cm
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An Exceptional Japanese Satsuma Cabinet Bowl, having all over chrysanthemum decoration, with the finest gilt highlights. Signed with character seal to the base. Meiji Period. Height 8 cm
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A Superb Large Satsuma Jardiniere, having all over decoration of immortals, and fine gilt highlights. Signed with character seal to the base. Meiji Period. Height 23 cm
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Pair of 18th century Chelsea Derby Porcelain Candlesticks, of seated minstrels with bocage behind. Height 22 cm
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Finely decorated three-piece Davenport tea set, with gilt embellishments. Height of teapot 13 cm
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Four Exquisitely Decorated 18th century Miniature Derby Vases, comprising pair of spill vases and pair with handles. Height 9 cm
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Signed Delft Porcelain Clock, beautifully decorated both front and back. Note small chip and minor repair. Height 26 cm
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Large Blue and White Delft Lidded Urn, decorated in the Imari style with panels of flowers. Height 40 cm
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Large Blue and White Delft Lidded Urn, decorated with exotic flowers. Height 38 cm
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A Scheibe-Alsbach porcelain Figure, of a Bacchus astride a goat. Circa 1910. Height 23 cm
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Charming Capo di Monte Ormolu Mounted Jewel Casket, decorated with mythological subjects. Height 13 cm
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Early Capo di Monte Tazza, decorated with sea nymphs supporting a platter with a border of romantic Grecian scenes, heavily gilded with a central floral motif. Height 17 cm
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An exceptional large French 19th century carved giltwood console table, fitted with a carrara marble top and having rococo scroll decoration, together with the original matching mirror. Height 335 cm
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An exceptional quality walnut two-door credenza, finely inlaid top with high quality ormolu embellishments. Height 120 cm
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An Exceptional Quality Victorian Pop Top Piano, fronted walnut davenport in fine condition. Height 93 cm
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