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Furniture — Shapiro Auctioneers

$72,000
Important Victorian satinwood cylinder top desk, c1870,…
$57,600
Attributed to Nicolas Sageot, Louis XIV bureau mazarin, French…
$46,636
Chippendale rococo style water gilded mirror, England, c. 1850,…
$38,400
Queen Anne figured walnut secretaire bookcase early 18th…
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Number of lots recorded:96
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Prices available:96
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Furniture
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*** Important Victorian satinwood cylinder top desk, c1870, attributed to Gillows, Lancaster, having a central pierced toprail leading to a mirrored panel, and three short drawers below, flanked by twin canopied pavilion tops with twin panel doors the… ***
*** Attributed to Nicolas Sageot, Louis XIV bureau mazarin, French c. 1700, ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid tortoiseshell, ebony and ebonised boulle marquetry, inlaid overall with Berainesque motifs, rectangular top centrally inlaid with a figures beneath a… ***
*** Chippendale rococo style water gilded mirror, England, c. 1850, an elaborate gilded frame comprising 16 mirror plates, carved throughout with foliage, garlands, shells and c-scrolls, surmounted by a central cartouche flanked by finely carved ho-ho birds,… ***
*** Queen Anne figured walnut secretaire bookcase early 18th century, with cross and feather banding, the top with broken arch pediment and two shaped bevelled mirror panelled doors enclosing a fitted interior, the lower part with drop writing flap enclosing… ***
*** Exhibition Quality Gilt Wood and Gilt Metal Overmantle Mirror and Matching Wall Brackets Possibly American, circa 1870 the oval frame surmounted by an applied spray of fern leaves, leading to the original mirror plate, encased in the profusely carved… ***
*** Carlo Bugatti, centre table, 1898, with inlaid repousse copper, parchment, brass, ebonised wood, bone and pewter. Height 78 cm. Length 88 cm. Width 72 cm, Literature: cf. Bugatti, the Cleveland Museum of Art, Turin Exhibition 1898, p12, Henry. H.Hawley,… ***
*** Exceptional burr walnut, marquetry and ormolu mounted credenza, c. 1850, in the manner of Holland & Sons, the variegated rouge marble top fitted within a gilded bronze frieze, above three panelled doors decorated with urns, musical instruments and flowers… ***
*** Australian Cedar Circular Tilt-Top Centre Table, probably Hobart, Tasmania, c. 1850, having a twelve segment star-veneered top raised on pedestal base with carved acanthus collar resting on a triform base with three paw feet, 75 x 19 cm *** N/A
*** Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh, George III style mahogany four door breakfront bookcase, the pediment fitted with twin pierced foliate capped swan neck mouldings, leading to the dentiled everted cornice, the doors having applied anthemion roundels, acanthus… ***
*** Owen Jones, Aesthetic movement pollard oak side cabinet the rectangular top with stepped outset corners, leading a short apron and a single panel door, flanked by twin glazed doors, each enclosing a selection of shelves, with Corinthian capped pillars… ***
*** Louis XV carved walnut serpentine commode, French, mid 18th century with two long drawers, brass pulls, pierced apron, on cabriole legs ***
*** Grecian figured mahogany settee, modelled with a raised acanthus carved back rail leading, red regency striped fabric upholstery, scrolled ends, pierced, scrolled foliate and capped hairy paw and claw feet and the original castors, attributed to Anthony… ***
*** Chinoiserie lacca povera orange painted bureau cabinet, c. 1780, the pair of paneled doors enclosing shelves, above a fall front concealing an interior fitted with drawers, hidden column drawers and pigeon holes, the sliding writing surface set in dummy… ***
*** Set of ten Adam style mahogany dining chairs, c. 1880, probably by Cooper & Holt, London, shield backs with raised arch carved foliate decoration, blue suede upholstered saddle seats, raised on finely detailed moulded splayed legs, together with six… ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar four section dining table, N.S.W origin, c. 1860, the rectangular top raised on turned legs, with brass forked clips, height 78 cm width 380 cm depth 129 cm. Provenance: The Family Hotel, Campbell's Hill, East Maitland, NSW,… ***
*** Federal Figured mahogany secretary, Boston, the slightly everted cornice leading to channel carved pilasters, flanking twin tambour slides enclosing pigeon holes and drawers; the lower part with a rectangular hinged top enclosing a baize writing surface,… ***
*** Exceptional Irish Regency library armchair, mid 19th century, in the manner of Mack, Williams & Gibton, buttoned back brown leather upholstery, with two finely carved griffin supports, height 112 cm width 82 cm depth 55.5 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940), throne armchair, c. 1902 walnut, ebonized wood, leather, copper and pewter inlay ***
*** Louis Majorelle, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk, c. 1900 ***
*** George III mahogany corner cupboard, English, of two parts, the top section with a pierced double swan neck pediment, leading to a single glazed door fitted with astragal glazing bars, all raised on a plinth. Height 256 cm. Width 105 cm. Depth 49 cm. ***
*** Art Nouveau Two Door Bookcase, French, c. 1900 ***
*** Jules Leleu, French Art Deco rosewood and vellum cabinet, parchment and rosewood. Height 140 cm. Width 175 cm. Depth 53 cm ***
*** Louis Majorelle, Two Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs, c. 1900 (2) ***
*** Carlo Bugatti, salon table, manufactured by Carlo Bugatti; wood inlaid with metal and bone, applied wrought copper ***
*** Classical figured mahogany Grecian settee, modelled with a raised back rail, a black fabric upholstered back, arms and seat, scrolled ends, foliate capped, hairy paw and claw feet and its original castors ***
*** Regency mahogany breakfront sideboard, c. 1820, the shaped top with ebony string inlay, above a two drawer frieze, one with felt lining for silverware, raised on six turned legs with prominent claw and paw feet, height 91 cm width 200 cm depth 68 cm.… ***
*** French Art Deco mirror, c. 1920, in the style of Edgar Brandt, wrought iron and mirror plate, height 166 cm width 151 cm. Provenance: John Playfoot Fine Art, Melbourne, 2004. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of French gilt bronze and carrara marble gueridons, c1890 with rams' heads and hoofed feet. Height 70 cm. Diameter 70 cm ***
*** Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940) corner chair, c. 1900 walnut, ebonised wood, silk, parchment, copper and pewter inlay ***
*** Louis Majorelle, carved mahogany etagere *** N/A
*** Italian giltwood mirror late 18th century, of oval shape, carved with acanthus leaves, 160 x 150 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Sydney, the Norman Wheeler collection, August 1994, lot 266, Christopher Selmes, Bronte House. Christie's Sydney, The John Schaeffer… ***
*** Gordon Russell, wardrobe, London, two panelled doors, each with turned wood handles, on hexagonal bulb feet, ebony oak. Height 72 cm. Width 54 cm. Depth 24 cm ***
*** Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926), Art Nouveau three piece salon suite, c. 1900, 'Aux Clematites' pattern, comprising a settee and two armchairs, the frames elaborately carved with clematis flowers and foliage, signed (3), height 106 cm (chair); height… ***
*** Louis XVI kingwood, rosewood and tulipwood marquetry commode, c. 1780, with grey marble top above three short drawers and two long drawers with gilded brass handles, raised on spindle legs with simulated flutes, height 86 cm width 125 cm depth 59 cm.… ***
*** Jules Leleu (French, 1883-1961), Art Deco dining table, c. 1929, macassar ebony, rosewood and silver-plated bronze mounts, the top of circular form above four tapered legs, height 72 cm diameter 125 cm. Provenance: Rosewood Gallery, Paris, 2005. Private… ***
*** Pair of south German rococo console tables, each with a later serpentine moulded breche d'alep marble top above a frieze carved with floral swags, the legs with female busts, on scrolled feet, height 97 cm width 130 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,… ***
*** Attributed to Leonard Boudin (French, 1735-1807), French Directoire plum pudding mahogany commode, late 18th century, the rectangular moulded grey marble top with eared corners, above three short and two long panelled drawers, flanked by fluted pilasters,… ***
*** Spanish chestnut table, 17th/18th century, the rectangular top above a two drawer frieze profusely carved with foliage, above turned and carved supports joined by cast iron stretchers, height 83 cm width 118 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance: The Collection of… ***
*** Ebonised Boulle cabinet on stand in 17th century style, with an everted cornice, a single panel door centred by a cameo of a lady, an inset pietra dura panel of a single floral spray in a vase, two adjustable internal shelves, a shaped apron, a concealed… ***
*** Monumental Australian Colonial cedar bookcase, c. 1840, in the Egyptian revival taste, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors decorated with parcel-gilt stylised flowers, and enclosing shelves, height 246 cm width 165 cm depth 54 cm.… ***
*** Maison Leger, Paris, French transitional kingwood, amaranth, rosewood and ormolu mounted bibliotheque, 19th century, the cornice with two concealed drawers above a pair of glazed doors flanked by two panelled cupboard doors embellished with Greek key… ***
*** Pair of Louis XVI Bergeres, late 18th century, light green painted, the padded back with stylised tree finals, above a bowed seat, on conforming tapering legs headed by paterae, height 98 cm width 69 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Violon d… ***
*** Dominique (French, 1922-1970), Art Deco sideboard, c. 1930, walnut and parchment, of rectangular form with bow front, the tiered top over five drawers flanked by two doors enclosing shelves, raised on plinth base with bracket feet, height 97 cm width 191… ***
*** Bone inlay and ebonised chest of drawers 20th century all over geometric design, with three long drawers, height 94 cm, width 101 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW. ***
*** Set of eleven 'Harlequin', George III, Lancashire elm, spindle back chairs with rush seats ***
*** Louis Majorelle, Marquetry Table, c. 1900 ***
*** Victorian ebonised and marquetry side cabinet, in the French manner, the front door inlaid with foliage, flanked by curved glazed doors on bun feet with applied gilt-bronze mounts. Height 113 cm. Width 187 cm ***
*** Pair of Louis XV fauteuils a la Reine, by Jean-Nicolas Blanchard (French, 1730-1787), c. 1770, each with grey painted frame, with cartouche shaped back, top rail and apron carved with a pomegranate, the padded armrests raised on voluted supports with… ***
*** George II walnut chest of drawers, c. 1730, the rectangular top with double crossbanding decoration, above two short drawers and three long drawers with polished brass escutcheons and pull handles, raised on bracket feet, height 89 cm, width 98.5 cm,… ***
*** George III mahogany triple pillar dining table, the shaped rectangular top, having a reeded edge, opening to receive twin leaves, resting on three baluster turned pillars, each with triform channel carved supports, terminating in paw and claw brass cup… ***
*** Arne Jacobson, Egg Chair and Footstool, designed 1957 brown leather ***
*** Alan Wanzenberg (American), Hollywood Regency curved sofa, green velvet upholstery, on fluted metal legs, with two cushions, height 74 cm, width 205 cm, depth 95 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Carlo Bugatti, Pedestal, c. 1900 ***
*** Impressive Victorian walnut breakfast table, c. 1850, the circular top inlaid with a central floral and musical trophy surrounded by a band of scrolling foliage inlaid in various stained and natural fruitwoods, above a turned pedestal and raised on three… ***
*** Osvaldo Borsani cocktail cabinet, Italian, c1940 engraved mirrored doors, internal lights. Height 130 cm. Width 40 cm. Length 155 cm ***
*** Louis Majorelle, Carved Mahogany Mantel Mirror, c. 1900 ***
*** George III flame mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase, late 18th / early 19th century, the moulded cornice above four astragal glazed doors, the lower section with a fitted writing drawer with a pair of doors below, flanked by two drawers and two doors… ***
*** Monumental Regency Mausoleum form mahogany plate warmer, c. 1820, the architectural top over a single panel door flanked by two carved lion columns, the interior lined with tin for insulation, raised on a rectangular plinth base, later lock stamped… ***
*** Carved, figured mahogany gentleman's classical dressing table, New York, the central rectangular original mirror plate, flanked by scrolled acanthus carved supports and three short drawers below, the lower part with rectangular top leading to a two short… ***
*** George IV rosewood sofa table, the rounded rectangular top above a twin scrolled frieze, on two end supports, height 73 cm width 142 cm depth 81 cm ***
*** Anglo Indian rosewood dining table, 19th century, the circular top with gadroon edge, over a carved pedestal base, with three scrolled supports, raised on a platform with lion paw feet, height 73.5 cm, diameter 152 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn… ***
*** Anglo Indian satinwood and ebonised cabinet, Sri Lanka, the moulded cornice above a pair of doors flanked by carved columns, over a three drawer frieze with applied and open carved detail, the base with a pair of cupboard doors, raised on turned feet,… ***
*** Chinoiserie lacquered and ormolu mounted dressing table 20th century all over gilt decoration of butterflies amongst flowers against a turquoise ground, the top with fold out mirror and fitted interior, on tapered gilded metal legs joined by X shape… ***
*** Georgian mahogany bureau chest of drawers, c. 1800, rectangular top above a drop front drawer opening to reveal a central cupboard and flanked by pigeon holes and small drawers, above three long drawers raised on bracket feet, height 103 cm width 109 cm… ***
*** Irish George II style mahogany serving table, late 18th/19th century, the moulded rectangular top above a shaped apron centred with carved shell flanked with acanthus and floral motif, on cabriole legs, height 69.5 cm width 79 cm depth 53 cm ***
*** Regency crossbanded rosewood tilt top centre table, 19th century, the circular top with brass inlay, on downswept legs with brass castors. Height 70 cm diameter 126 cm ***
*** French provincial pine bookcase, late 19th century, stepped cornice above four glazed doors, each with six original glass panels, open shelf below, lower section with four glazed doors each with six panels, height 254 cm, width 184 cm, depth 36 cm.… ***
*** 19th century Lacquered Cabinet, on stand, comprising a pair of doors enclosing four long drawers, the lacquered decoration centring on a three leaf Môn with gilt and silvered trailing floral leaf scrolling with applied copper strap hinges ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar Grecian sofa, New South Wales, c. 1826-27, the comb-back carved with flowers and acanthus leaves, over-scrolled arms with carved acanthus leaves, ogee moulded front rail and raised on turned feet, with second generation black… ***
*** Louis XV style fruitwood commode, late 19th century, of bombe form, with serpentine marble top above two drawers with ormolu mounts, height 86 cm width 132 cm depth 64 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader. Private Collection Point Piper, NSW ***
*** George II provincial oak dresser 18th century the plate rack with moulded cornice above three shelves flanked by two panelled doors with fluted motif, over small cupboard doors, the base with four short drawers and shaped apron on turned baluster supports… ***
*** Irish Regency demi-lune mahogany serving table c. 1820, the demi-lune top above a fluted frieze, raised on four ring and spiral twist legs, height 94 cm width 271 cm depth 79 cm. Provenance: John Wilson Antiques, Melbourne, March 1995. The Collection of… ***
*** Mario Bellini, set of ten cab chairs, designed 1977, manufactured by Cassina, black leather ***
*** Empire mahogany and ormolu commode, c. 1800, in the manner of Bernard Molitor, the rectangular grey marble top above four long drawers flanked by tapering pilasters surmounted by classical heads terminating with pairs of feet, height 91 cm with 125 cm… ***
*** French Provincial chestnut refectory table 18th century, the rectangular top above two turned trestle end supports joined by a platform stretcher, height 81 cm width 190 cm depth 74 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar sideboard, Tasmanian origin, c. 1840, the triangular shape back above a breakfront top, three drawer frieze comprising a central cushion moulded drawer flanked by two short drawers, over two pedestals with cupboard doors, raised… ***
*** Poul Kj'rholm, Pko chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1997 black laminate wood, # 263/500 ***
*** Federal figured mahogany work table, New York, circa 1815, the rectangular top, with outset corners, leading to a bushing slide and twin graduated drawers, the upper fully fitted, each crossbanded in figured mahogany, and a writhen pillar, quadraform base… ***
*** George III leather upholstered wing back armchair, c. 1780, the leather upholstered wings, back, arms and seat, leading to square turned legs, united by ankle stretchers. Height 108 cm ***
*** Dorothy Draper, chest on stand, ebonised finish with gilt highlighting and brass ring pulls. Height 120.5 cm. Width 120 cm. Depth 53.3 cm ***
*** George II walnut and cherrywood armchair, designed by John Vardy, probably executed by Thomas Vardy, c. 1755-60, the shaped rectangular back above out-scrolled arms with square Greek-key supports on square chamfered legs joined by pierced stretchers, with… ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar lyre fronted easy chair, N.S.W origin, c. 1840, the rectangular padded back over scrolled arms, raised on slender bulbous turned front legs with brass castors, upholstered in red velvet (A/F), height 102 cm width 76 cm.… ***
*** Louis XV style white-painted and parcel-gilt bureau plat 19th century, the serpentine top inset with gilt-tooled leather, above a three drawer frieze, raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, height 73 cm width 174 cm depth 66 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** German walnut and burr walnut parquetry wardrobe, mid 18th century the stepped cornice above two doors inlaid with cross banded panels, the frieze drawers below. Width 168 cm. Depth 61 cm ***
*** Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959), Cantilevered Sofa, Model No. HC402, designed in 1909 for the Robie House in Chicago, selected by Thomas A. Heinz, manufactured by Bexley Heath Ltd., USA, in 1995, quarter-sawn, solid oak and veneered panels, two… ***
*** Italian ormolu, bronze and malachite centre table early 20th century the circular malachite top surrounded by a gadroon border and supported by three sphinx monopodia above a bronze base, height 80 cm, diameter 100 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,… ***
*** Louis XVI style ormolu mounted Bibliotheque, 19th century, the moulded cornice above a pair of glass doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, over two doors fitted with shelves, highlighted with garlands of oak leaves and acorns, flowers and foliage,… ***
*** Attributed to Jean Avisse (French, 1723-1796), pair of Louis XVI cream painted fauteuils, 18th century, with channelled back rail, the padded back, seat and armrests upholstered in light blue and cream floral fabric, arms on scroll moulded supports,… ***
*** French Art Deco wrought iron console table, in the style of Edgar Brandt, c. 1930, with inset variegated marble top. Height 100 cm, width 28 cm, length 128 cm ***
*** Georgian pier mirror, 18th century, with three plates surmounted by an urn of flowers flanked by birds and ribbon tied floral swags, raised on cornucopia legs, height 160 cm width 72 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** After Gustav Stickley (American, 1858-1942) pair of Morris armchairs, designed c. 1910/ c. 1970 manufactured by the Michael Company Sacremento, Ca, oak and brown leather cushions, adjustable back, together with matching footstool, retain manufacturer's… ***
*** Swedish parcel-gilt mahogany console and pier glass attributed to J. H. Dumraths, c. 1820 with ormolu mounts, the pier glass with an arch pediment with applied ormolu rosettes and leaf scroll corbels supported on leaf crested turned pillars and with… ***
*** Regency Cuban mahogany extension dining table c. 1825 in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, the rectangular top with two D-ends, central drop leaf section and three additional leaves, on tapering turned and reeded legs with brass caps and castors ***
*** Walter Burley Griffin, desk armchair on castors, 1916 Japanese oak and leather, manufactured by James Moore & Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Height 104 cm. Provenance: Newman College, University of Melbourne, Victoria ***
*** Venetian secretaire bookcase, painted with Chinoiserie on an emerald green ground with gilt accents, the upper section with mirror plates, the lower section with fall-front enclosing a fitted interior and writing surface, above three shaped drawers,… ***
*** Set of six English elm wood Windsor arm chairs, 19th century, with plank wood seats, labels LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers, London, certificate of age/country of origin ***