The table, estimated at $10,000-15,000 was lent to the New South Wales Government for the purpose, and brought $14,400 (including buyers’ premium). It was a major attraction of the property, built 41 years ago by John and Therese Glennon.
The 18 matching mahogany dining chairs (Lot 109) estimated at $6,000-8,000 fetched three times the upper estimate, changing hands for $29,400, while a suite of Gothic revival oak dining room wall panels (Lot 112) estimated at $15,000-30,000 did not fare as well, selling for $12,000.
A 19th century Italian finely carved Carrara marble figure group depicting Romeo and Juliet embracing on a balcony, signed by P. Barranti, (Lot 200) sold for $16,800, against an estimate of $8,000-10,000.