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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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*** Anglo-Indian rosewood double ended sofa, c. 1830, the rectangular back surmounted by a double scrolled crest, over-scrolled arms carved with papyrus, beaded front rail, raised on lion paw feet, height 83 cm width 202 cm depth 71 cm ***
*** Italian provincial fruitwood and marquetry writing desk, late 18th century, the rectangular top with green tooled leather insert, above five drawers flanked by two candle slides, raised on cabriole legs, height 79 cm, width 105 cm, depth 62 cm. Provenance… ***
*** Pair of rouge lacquered Chinoiserie coromandel cabinets, each with a grey and red marble top, above a long drawer and a pair of doors, red lacquer with carved floral and bird decoration, on fluted tapering legs (2), height 124 cm width 82 cm depth 42 cm ***
*** Versace, pair of Vanitas dining chairs, 'Barocco Circle' print upholstery in black and gold, black lacquered hand-carved beechwood with gold ornamentation, scrolled arms terminating in acorns, raised on fluted front legs and saber back legs (2) ***
*** Carved and gilt French mirror, 1900, scrolled foliate border surmounted by garlands and a central shield motif. Height 185 cm width 122 cm. Provenance: Conley & Co.. Private Collection, NSW ***
*** Regency mahogany armchair, with curved back and carved scroll detail to arms, simple turned legs with brass castors, detached cushion and panels to back and front upholstered in red and brown trailing leaf pattern velvet. Height 108 cm, width 50 cm, depth… ***
*** Louis XV style serpentine walnut secretaire abattant, with marble top fall front enclosing pigeon holes and drawers above three long drawers all cross-banded and strung with applied scrolled metal handles and mounts, 128 x 75 x 43 cm ***
*** Louis Philippe giltwood mirror, c. 1850, rounded rectangular moulded frame with floral decoration, surmounted by a pediment of scrolling flowers and central shell shield (A/F), 183 x 112 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Charles II Bobbin-turned oak armchair, c. 1660-70, the top rail with acorn finials, plain rectangular seat above four legs joined by stretchers, height 104 cm width 64 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of green marble pedestals, late 19th century/Early 20th century, with Corinthian capitals (2), height 100 cm width 30 cm depth 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney ***
*** French Japanned three-tier bamboo etagere, c. 1900, with mirrored back and black lacquered shelves decorated with floral motifs, height 200 cm width 132 cm depth 45 cm ***
*** French bamboo and parcel-gilt jardiniere, c. 1900, lattice work to front and sides, original fitted zinc lining tray, maker's plaque 'Sanglier & Lespine, Destival Successeur, 52, 56 & 76 Rue Basse du Rempart, Boulevard Des Capucines, Paris', height 98 cm,… ***
*** Regency mahogany and brass inlay sofa table, c. 1820, the top with brass string inlay and two drop leaves, above two frieze drawers and two opposing faux drawers with brass inlay, raised on double twisted column supports with saber legs and brass-cap… ***
*** Australian Colonial cedar food safe, N.S.W. Origin, c. 1850, with two pairs of doors enclosing shelves and two short drawers, missing mesh to sides and doors, height 157.5 width 107 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney,… ***
*** McGuire Furniture (San Francisco, USA), Set of Four Director Safari Chairs, c. 1960, brown buffalo leather, brass fittings, visible wear to leather surfaces (4) ***
*** Gothic revival mahogany and oak bookcase, early 19th century, possibly Norwegian, the pediment with tracery above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with two long drawers with brass pulls escutcheons, on carved… ***
*** Pair of George III style wingback armchairs, 19th century, brown leather upholstered with nailhead trim, on cabriole front legs and splayed back legs (2), height 124 cm width 92 cm depth 68 cm ***
*** French Elmwood farm table, c. 1850, with exposed mortise and tenons. Height 79 cm, width 79 cm, length 169 cm ***
*** Gothic revival giltwood mirror with arched top, Solomonic columns and carved decoration. Height 154 cm. Provenance: Collection of Margot Montgomery ***
*** Eight panel black lacquer coromandel screen, late 19th/early 20th century, the front depicting maidens and other figures in lakeside and garden pavilions within a border of sinuous dragons, a freize of precious objects below ***
*** English mahogany armchair arm supports carved with waterlily leaves, upholstered in Manuel Canovas fabric, raised on turned legs, together with footstool (2) ***
*** George III mahogany linen press, c. 1790, in the manner of Giles Grendey, the blind fret carved cornice, above a pair of panelled doors, with two short and two long drawers below, on bracket feet, retains the British Antique Dealers Association label,… ***
*** Biedermeier cylinder roll top desk 19th century the interior fitted with three short drawers each side of a central compartment door inlaid with classical figures and obelisks, three long drawers. Height 122 cm. Width 114 cm. Depth 59 cm ***
*** French Art Deco Macassar ebony bar cabinet, c. 1940, in the style of Emile Jacques Ruhlmann, the curved top above two doors with silver escutcheon, one opening to reveal a mirrored bar shelf, height 120 cm width 145 cm depth 47 cm. Provenance: Purchased… ***
*** Monumental Louis Phillippe gilt-wood mirror, c. 1880, the oval frame surmounted by a crest carved with foliate, height 198 cm width 133 depth 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader. Private collection, 54 Park Street Spa, Sydney ***
*** George II oak side table, c. 1750, the rectangular moulded top above a single drawer with an engraved brass escutcheon flaked by two brass pulls, height 68 cm, width 77 cm, depth 44 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney ***
*** Yjro Kukkapuro, three seater sofa, model no. 810-3T, manufactured by Ateljee(?) timber and black leather ***
*** George III walnut low boy c. 1790, the rectangular top above a three drawer frieze, raised on cabriole legs terminating in hoof feet, height 71 cm width 75 cm depth 47 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney ***
*** Gio Ponti, set of six Superleggera dining chairs, leather upholstery, manufactured by Cassina ***
*** Late 18th/early 19th century Dutch marquetry cylinder roll top desk profusely inlaid on the central cylinder panel with flowers in a basket and garlands, fitted interior with inset leather desk pull out, raised on tapering legs with spade feet. Height 100… ***
*** Pair of Louis XV fauteuils a la Reine by Bernard II van Risamburgh (BVRB), c. 1750, each with a cartouche-shaped padded back, upholstered in pink and grey floral fabric, the channelled frames richly carved with floral scrolls and acanthus, on cabriole… ***
*** Gillows of Lancaster, birch satinwood, ebony and Purpleheart, Pembroke table, c. 1845, top and sides with purpleheart string inlay, the rectangular top with two drop leaves with rounded edges, above a drawer and a faux drawer with ebony knobs, raised on… ***
*** George III Chippendale style mahogany and parcel-gilt mirror, c. 1760, the scrolled frame with carved giltwood applied decoration in the form of garlands of roses down the sides, the top surmounted by a phoenix 122 x 56 cm. Provenance: Hackwood park,… ***
*** Louis XVI parquetry table a ecrire, first half 19th century, the rectangular top inlaid with cube parquetry within an interlaced key-pattern above a single drawer, raised on tapering legs, height 75 cm, width 90 cm, depth 60.5 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** Georgian walnut veneer and cross banded bureau, blaise lined slope top with ten fitted and internal drawers, above two short drawers and two long drawers raised on bracket feet, height 107 cm, width 98 cm, depth 55 cm ***
*** George III mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, c.1790 the shaped rectangular top, leading to a brushing slide, and three cock-beaded long drawers, each fitted with oval back plated and drop handles, all resting on splayed bracket feet. Width 105 cm.… ***
*** In the style of Emile Jacques Ruhlmann (French, 1879-1933) sideboard, Art Deco sideboard, of macassar ebony veneer, with four doors, nickel plated bronze features, two cutlery drawers, three adjustable shelves, with black base, this version was produced… ***
*** George IV mahogany bookcase, c. 1825, the Gothic arched astragal glazed doors above a long drawer and a pair of paneled cupboard doors, height 232 cm width 121 cm depth 47 cm. Provenance: Robert Campbell (1769?1846), Duntroon homestead, or Yarralumba, ACT… ***
*** Italian hand painted bombe chest, shaped top with faux marble finish, two short drawers above two long drawers raised on cabriole legs, gilt highlighting, together with two similar bombe shaped side tables (3). Height 82 cm width 99 cm depth 40 cm height… ***
*** Pair of 18th century Venetian side chairs, painted and parcel gilt carved scroll back with cabriole legs, upholstered seats ***
*** 19th century giltwood wall mirror the rectangular frame, recently restored, having applied turned pilasters and foliate carved panels, its original mirror plate surmounted by an eglomise panel of the Capitol building in Washington. Height 106 cm ***
*** Large ebonised two door breakfront bookcase, the moulded pediment above a pair of glass doors enclosing adjustable shelves, lower section with four panelled doors, height 239 cm, width 160 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Suite of six rococo revival walnut dining chairs, each with foliate carved top waist and side rails leading to a fully upholstered seat, similarly carved apron all resting on cabriole supports with French scroll toes. Height 104 cm (6) ***
*** Pair of chrome stools, French c. 1960 with velvet upholstered cushion seat (2). Height 51 cm. Width 58 cm. Depth 45 cm ***
*** French giltwood mirror, c. 1900, of upright rectangular shape, the pediment embellished with ribbon and swags of flowers, together with giltwood demi-lune console table, with white marble top (2), 176 x 62 cm, height 86 cm, (table). Provenance: The … ***
*** Set of French Art Moderne dining chairs, tall backed with silver gilt finish to frame and silk brocade upholstery (10). ***
*** Set of eight Arts & Crafts high back side chairs, Melbourne ***
*** O. Noel Coulson, occasional table, limed oak, inset leather top, brass sabots. Height 55 x 56 x 62 cm. Provenance: designed for the interior of a Toorak home in 1956 ***
*** Fine George III mahogany chest of drawers, 18th century, the sides and moulded top inlaid with satinwood, above four drawers similarly decorated, raised on bracket feet, height 94 cm width 94 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Alstergren Family, Toorak, Vic. The… ***
*** 19th century Scandinavian mahogany secretaire a abbatant having a stepped top, leading to a foliate carved apron, and a central hinged panel door, enclosed a selection of short boxwood strung drawers and pigeon holes, and three graduated long drawers,… ***
*** Victorian Sheraton revival satinwood Pembroke table, c.1880 the rectangular top, having twin drop sides, each with central panels crossbanded with rosewood, resting on square turned legs with brass cup castors. Length 69 cm. Height 72 cm ***
*** George II mahogany and walnut armchair, c. 1740, with a serpentine top rail above a pierced splat, scrolled arms and emerald green velvet drop seat, raised on claw and ball feet, height 93 cm width 79 cm depth 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** After Jean-Michel Frank (French, 1895-1941), pair of side tables, white leather, oak, brass and wrought iron, each table with a single drawer (2), height 58 cm, width 48 cm, depth 38 cm ***
*** Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood armchairs, 19th century, carved frames, with padded back and seat upholstered in red and white silk damask, on fluted tapering legs (2), height 98 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook, private collection, Sydney ***
*** Near pair of Sheraton style demi-lune tables, fold-over top with fruitwood marquetry of flowers and ribbons, green lined interior, on square section tapering legs (2), height 75 cm width 91 cm depth 46 cm ***
*** Regency double sided mahogany open bookcase, early 19th century, with four open shelves on either side, decorated with applied roundels above turned legs on casters (A/F), height 150 cm width 108 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry… ***
*** Federal style mahogany sofa, 19th century, in the manner of Duncan Phyfe, the crest rail carved with double cornucopia flanked by acanthus leaves, cream and beige strip upholstery, on splayed legs with lion paw feet on castors, height 87 cm width 200 cm… ***
*** Italian green painted and giltwood trumeau mirror, 19th century, the rectangular mirror plate within a green painted and parcel-gilt frame, 190 x 148 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW ***
*** French Empire style ebonised and parcel-gilt occasional table, the circular white marble top above three legs elaborately carved with swans, on a tripartite base with central gilded metal pine cone finial, height 72 cm diameter 62 cm ***
*** Marble console table, the shaped rectangular top above two scrolled supports, boxed in wooden crate. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW ***
*** English refectory farmhouse oak table, 17th/18th century, the rectangular top above turned legs joined by stretchers, height 75 cm width 245 cm depth 91 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney ***
*** After Jean-Michel Frank (French, 1895-1941), pair of Art Deco style Parchment armchairs, of cube form, parchment, timber and olive-green velvet upholstery (2), height 80 cm width 70 cm depth 67 cm ***
*** French provincial cherrywood bombe secretaire commode, Bordeaux, 1780, fall-front desk enclosing a fitted interior with secret compartments, above serpentine body with two short drawers and two long drawers, apron carved with acanthus leaves and shells,… ***
*** Louis XV style Provencal walnut fauteuil 19th century shaped rectangular back, scroll arms with carved floral decoration, back and seat with floral tapestry upholstery, the apron carved with acanthus leaves and centred by a grotesque mask, on cabriole… ***
*** Pair of Secessionist cane armchairs, Austrian c. 1915 (2) ***
*** French Art Deco side table, c. 1920, in the style of Edgar Brandt, triangular marble top above a wrought iron frame embellished with roses, height 67 cm width 76 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** George III Cuban mahogany tea table c. 1760 the rectangular folding top with well carved rim, above reeded legs with fretwork, height 72 cm, width 84 cm, depth 41 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Irish Regency mahogany two-tier dumbwaiter c. 1815 circular shelves with gilded brass gallery, tripod base on castors, height 101 cm, diameter 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Victorian oak library steps 19th century with five steps and railings on both sides, height 179 cm, width 63 cm, depth 78 cm. Provenance: Howell & Howell, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** William and Mary oak chest of drawers, 18th century, the rectangular top above four panelled drawers with moulded geometric design, on bun feet, the metalwork later, height 89 cm width 97 cm depth 57 cm ***
*** Regency mahogany four poster bed, height 238 cm width 196 cm depth 122 cm ***
*** George III wing back leather chair, c. 1810, tufted taupe leather with brass nailhead studs around the silhouette, height 112 cm, width 86 cm, depth 82 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Six palisander Brazilian rosewood dining chairs, with black vinyl upholstered seats. Height 79 cm ***
*** French Gothic revival cast iron Tracery, 19th century, converted to a mirror, height 174 cm width 100 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader. Private collection, 54 Park Street Spa, Sydney ***
*** Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959), Barrel Chair, Model No. HC109, designed in 1904 for the Darwin D. Martin House, selected by Thomas A. Heinz, manufactured by Bexley Heath Ltd., USA, in 1995, quarter-sawn, solid oak, rounded back, with continuous… ***
*** Cast iron grill, c. 1900, converted into a console table, with white rectangular granite top, height 80 cm, width 130 cm, depth 30 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader, Sydney. The Collection of Alan James and Jenny Fletcher, Sydney ***
*** Verner Panton, pair of Cone chairs ***
*** Pair of Louis XVI style carved walnut armchairs, carved walnut frames with gilt highlights, green silk damask upholstery (2). Height 102 cm ***
*** Pair of late Regency/William IV library chairs, with continuous cane back and green button leather seats ***
*** Set of eight Windsor chairs, 19th century, each with semi-circular back supported by upright rods, comprising six dinning chairs and two side chairs (8), height 91 cm ***
*** Thonet, bentwood chaise, Austrian, ca.1890, continuous cane seat, back reclines. Length 187 cm ***
*** Swiss black forest carved wood musical child's bench, first half 20th century, finely carved with two dancing bears with inlaid glass eyes holding a bench, the lift seat opening to reveal a musical movement, height 33 cm, width 66 cm, depth 18.5 cm ***
*** Georgian Mahogany Telescopic Music Stand, c1860, the square top with pierced panels and fitted with a sheet music rest leading to the brass capped ring turned pillar, enclosing the action, all resting on a concave sided platform base on squat bun feet,… ***
*** Pair of red leather wing chairs. Height 115 cm, width 74 cm, depth 70 cm. Provenance: Guinevere's of London ***
*** Victorian mahogany campaign chest, modelled in twin sections, the upper part with a fitted sectetaire drawer, with pigeon holes and drawers and a single drawer below; the lower part with twin long drawers, all resting on turned feet, both with applied… ***
*** Louis XV style gilt overmantle mirror, 19th century, leaf and berry border surmounted by garlands and a central shield motif. Height 198.5 cm. Width 160 cm. Provenance: Orlando design and Antiques, Mosman. The Estate of a Lady, NSW ***
*** Chinoiserie lacquered cocktail cabinet gilded border, two doors, three internal shelves and mirrored back and lights, labelled to back 'Check photograph', height 152 cm, width 143 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman ***
*** Louis XVI style parquetry and ormolu mounted occasional table, 20th century, the circular top with block pattern, on three cabriole legs joined by shaped stretchers with ormolu urn finial, height 75 cm diameter 36 cm ***
*** Regency convex mirror in gilded frame, c. 1815, with eagle surmount and ball decoration, ebonised slip, original gilding and plate, height 105 cm, width 60 cm. Provenance: Fraser's Antiques, Willoughby, 1992 ***
*** Napoleon III ormolu mounted ebonised boulle Semainier, c. 1860 white marble overlaid top above three mock drawers forming the fall front and four drawers, the whole inlaid with cut brass on a red tortoiseshell ground, with a shaped apron and bracket feet.… ***
*** Empire style desk mahogany 19th century, four short and one long drawers, turned legs, stretcher base, tooled leather top, gilt metal mounts. Height 78 cm width 140 cm depth 79 cm ***
*** Regence style marble topped Chinoiserie commode, the shaped rectangular top leading to a selection of long drawers all resting on bracket feet. Width 107 cm depth, 53 cm. Height 84 cm ***
*** Spanish oak sideboard, 18th century, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above an arch carved frieze, over a small door, short drawer and secret drawer flanked by two panelled doors, with brass hardware, height 110 cm, width 179 cm, depth 51.5 cm.… ***
*** Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, 19th century, with central bevelled oval plate surrounded by further shaped panels, the surround carved and moulded with scrolls and flowers, the whole surmounted by two maiden's busts, 140 x 92 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** Victorian spinach green marble pedestal, 19th century, with a square top and spiral carved column, raised on square base, together with a composition stone Buddha head (2), height 115 cm, 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney ***
*** Neoclassical carved giltwood Trumeau mirror early 19th century the egg and dart moulded cornice above a cream painted plaster bas-relief plaque depicting Naïades, Triton playing the conch shell and putti. Height 200 cm. Width 101.5 cm. Provenance:… ***